India faced pressure across institutions, security and the economy today. The CBI widened its NEET paper leak probe, the Supreme Court questioned the independence of the Election Commission appointment panel, and WPI inflation surged to an 8.3% high amid West Asia tensions. Meanwhile, storms killed 111 in Uttar Pradesh, hostage negotiations intensified in Manipur, and the government explored tax cuts to attract foreign investors.

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India’s institutions faced scrutiny across education, energy and governance today. NEET-UG was cancelled after a paper leak hit 23 lakh students, fuel price hike fears intensified as OMC losses mounted, and a massive Goa land scam exposed forged archival records spanning 1.5 lakh acres. Meanwhile, West Asia tensions erased 17 lakh crore in market wealth, while investigations uncovered deep flaws in welfare delivery and gold import policy.

Fresh concerns over press freedom have emerged in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu after police-linked takedown actions targeted social media posts critical of political leaders and parties. The moves, which affected journalists and digital creators, have triggered debate over free speech, intermediary liability rules and how newly formed governments are handling online criticism during politically sensitive transitions, writes Suganthi Marimuthu.