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Evening news wrap: NEET exam cancelled over paper leak; stock market crashes over 1,400 points & more - The Times of India
Evening news wrap: NEET exam cancelled over paper leak; stock market crashes over 1,400 points & moreThe Times of India
Seshasayee Paper & Boards consolidated net profit declines 3.77% in the March 2026 quarter
Sales rise 17.81% to Rs 591.84 crore
NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled: All You Need To Know About The Paper Leak
The exam had been held on May 3, with over 22.7 lakh students appearing across the country.
NEET UG Exam Cancelled: Do Students Need To Register Again And Pay Exam Fees? Here's What NTA Says
The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, which was conducted on 3 May 2026 over paper leak allegations.The decision to cancel the examination comes after inputs examined by NTA in coordination with central agencies and investigative findings shared by law enforcement agencies.
Rajasthan SOG probes NEET 'guess paper' with 120 matching questions
Rajasthan Police are investigating the NEET exam for alleged malpractice. A guess paper with 410 questions is under scrutiny. Approximately 120 questions from this paper reportedly appeared in the Chemistry section. This document was allegedly circulating for up to a month before the exam. Authorities are working to determine the extent of any criminal activity.
Sebi proposes 'GARUDA' mechanism to speed up AIF scheme launches
Markets regulator Sebi on Monday proposed a new green-channel mechanism -- GARUDA-- for alternative investment funds (AIFs) to launch schemes to 10 working days of filing their placement memorandums from the current 30 days, in a bid to speed up the deployment of capital by them. GARUDA, or Green-Channel: AIF Rollout Upon Document Acknowledgement, aims to streamline the Processing of Placement Memorandums (PPMs) filed with Sebi and further ease fundraising by AIFs. Under the proposal, regular AIF schemes would be allowed to launch within 10 working days of filing the PPM with Sebi through a merchant banker, unless the regulator raises objections. At present, AIFs can launch schemes only after 30 days from filing, Sebi said in its consultation paper. For the first scheme of an AIF, launch would be permitted from the date of grant of registration or after 10 working days of filing the application, whichever is later. Sebi said the move would "further enable faster and efficient ...
IBA calls for 10 pc fermented organic manure blending with fertilizers to save $2 bn imports
The Indian Biogas Association proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to save USD 2 billion annually in imports. This initiative, detailed in a white paper, seeks to restore soil health and promote sustainable agriculture through phased implementation and integration into government schemes.
SEBI Mulls Overhaul Of Buyback Framework; Seeks Comments
In a consultation paper, the regulator proposed that open market buybacks through stock exchanges should be completed within 66 working days from the date of opening of the offer.
Sun Pharmaceutical receives credit ratings from CRISIL and ICRA
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (Sun Pharma) announced that CRISIL has reaffirmed the rating of the company's long term bank facilities at CRISIL AAA and short term bank facilities and commercial paper at CRISIL A1+.
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hike
Alcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Supply chain disruptions, particularly from the West Asia crisis, have led to significant price surges for glass, paper, and other materials. Manufacturers face potential shutdowns.
EAC-PM calls for changes in priority sector lending to enhance efficiency; greater flexibility to banks
An Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister paper has proposed shifting priority sector lending focus from economic efficiency to social equity, suggesting outdated categories be removed to give banks more flexibility.
SEBI floats consultation paper to revamp online bond platforms
The paper, released on 5 May 2026 by SEBIs Department of Debt and Hybrid Securities, focuses on improving ease of doing business and strengthening the retail bond market.