Indian Railways has introduced new penalty rules for 2026, including a Rs 2,000 fine for smoking, hawking, and begging on trains. Additionally, the railways plan to upgrade Rajasthan's Sikar station and are reviewing a proposal for a Bikaner-Chandigarh train.

The CBI investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak case continues, with new arrests including a coaching giant and a beautician identified as key links. Authorities are also questioning parents who allegedly purchased the leaked exam papers for their children.

Authorities investigating the NEET paper leak have uncovered an inter-state network, detailing the paper's journey from Nashik to Rajasthan through Haryana. A student was detained in Gurugram, and a hostel owner in Sikar played a key role in exposing the scheme.