Probe ordered after videos show inmates using phones, TV at Parappana Agrahara prison
Bengaluru (PTI): Prison authorities on Saturday launched a probe after purported videos surfaced on social media showing inmates at the Parappana Agrahara Central Prison allegedly watching television and using Android phones, sources said.
In the purported videos, several inmates appeared to be receiving special privileges, including access to electronic gadgets.
One of the clips purportedly showed Umesh Reddy, a rape convict facing multiple charges of sexual offences, using an Android phone inside the prison. A television set was also seen installed inside his barrack, sources added.
Following the circulation of these videos online, prison officials said an internal inquiry has been initiated to verify their authenticity and identify those responsible for facilitating such access.
"Further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation," sources said.
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NEET-UG re-exam to be held on June 21
New Delhi (PTI): Medical entrance exam NEET-UG, which was cancelled following allegations of irregularities in the examination process, will be re-conducted on June 21, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Friday.
The exam was earlier conducted on May 3.
The NTA had on Tuesday announced the cancellation of NEET-UG and said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities linked to the exam.
"The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, 21 June 2026," a senior official said.
The announcement came after a high-level meeting was held late on Thursday evening at the residence of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to review preparations for conducting the exam afresh.
