CBI Steps Up NEET‑UG Leak Probe as U.S. Drops Adani Case and Extends Russia‑Oil Waiver

Overview

• The CBI expanded its NEET‑UG investigation by securing custody of a coaching‑centre founder and questioning National Testing Agency staff in a probe into an alleged organised exam‑leak network for India’s medical entrance test.
• The U.S. Justice Department formally ended its case against Gautam Adani, closing a high‑profile matter that had weighed on the conglomerate’s reputation and investor sentiment.
• Washington extended a waiver that lets tankers carrying Russian oil already at sea complete deliveries, giving India temporary breathing room on supplies and freight already en route.
• Reports of a drone strike at the UAE’s Barakah nuclear plant prompted radiation checks and drew a statement of concern from India, a development that could sway Gulf shipping and energy prices if risks widen.
• India’s weather office issued heatwave alerts for Delhi and parts of the north with highs in the mid‑40s Celsius, a strain on outdoor workers, students, and power demand that can force schedule changes and health advisories.