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The Daily Catch-Up: Exclusive investigation, NEET probe and politics
An Indian Express investigation reveals questions over a government technology fund, the CBI details how the alleged NEET paper leak worked, Political Pulse tracks the BJP's Bihar challenge after Bankipur, and more of the day's biggest developments.
Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor. (ANI Photo)
Dear Reader,
Welcome to The Daily Catch-Up, your three-minute evening briefing from The Indian Express. Today’s edition leads with an Indian Express investigation into a government technology fund, followed by new details in the NEET paper leak probe and fresh political analysis from Bihar after Prashant Kishor’s breakthrough victory.
Today’s news in 30 seconds
- Express Investigation: The Indian Express investigation finds that a government technology fund awarded money to private firms linked to members of the panel that selected them.
- NEET probe: The CBI has detailed how investigators believe NEET questions were leaked, alleging reliance on handwritten notes and memory rather than digital copies.
- Political Pulse: Can Bankipur become a turning point for the BJP? Political Pulse examines the broader implications of Prashant Kishor’s victory.
- Maharashtra politics: Why Prashant Kishor’s meeting with Sunetra and Parth Pawar has sparked fresh political speculation.
- Consumer rights: A Gurugram shopper won compensation after being charged ₹30 for three carry bags.
The Daily Catch-Up: Your evening briefing
Express Investigation: Questions over government technology fund allocations
An Indian Express investigation examines how grants from a government technology fund were awarded to private firms linked to members of the expert panel responsible for selecting recipients, raising questions about the process behind the allocations.
After Bankipur, is the BJP facing a larger political test?
Political Pulse analyses whether the bypoll result represents an isolated setback or the beginning of a broader political shift.
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What Prashant Kishor’s meeting with the Pawars could mean
A meeting involving Prashant Kishor, Sunetra Pawar and Parth Pawar has fuelled speculation over evolving political equations in Maharashtra.
How investigators say the NEET paper leak worked
The CBI investigation alleges the leaked examination questions were reproduced using handwritten notes and memory, shedding fresh light on how the alleged operation functioned.
IIT Bombay canteens receive food safety notices
Food safety authorities have issued notices to canteens on the IIT Bombay campus following inspections.
Japanese national awarded compensation after Bengaluru jail case
A Karnataka court has awarded compensation to a Japanese citizen following his incarceration in Bengaluru.
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Indian-origin PhD student found dead during US hiking trip
Authorities are investigating after Vikram Mubayi, an Indian-origin doctoral student at UC Santa Barbara, was found dead while hiking.
Why a Hyderabad founder hired his taxi driver
A startup founder’s LinkedIn post about hiring the taxi driver who impressed him has sparked widespread discussion online.
Consumer wins Rs 26,000 over three carry bags
A consumer commission ruled in favour of a Gurugram shopper who challenged being charged for carry bags while making a purchase.
Podcast of the day:
Review: Operation Safed Sagar
Our review looks at why the new Netflix series stands out for its restrained approach to patriotism.
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Movie Review: DC
A visually ambitious film that impresses stylistically but, according to our reviewer, falls short in execution.
Photo of the day: The annual Mahalaxmi Akad Pooja
Members of the Wadar community in Pune perform the sacred annual Mahalaxmi Akad Pooja on the banks of the Mutha River. (Express Photo by Arul Horizon)
Mohanlal offers support to veteran actor Mohan Sharma
The Malayalam superstar has stepped in after reports about the veteran actor’s financial difficulties.
The Daily Catch-Up is published Monday to Friday by The Indian Express.
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