Current Affairs for May 13, 2026

NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation: Following widespread allegations of a paper leak and compromised exam integrity, the government has officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam. A fresh nationwide test will be conducted to ensure a fair selection process for medical aspirants.

Political Shift in Tamil Nadu: Ahead of a crucial floor test, the AIADMK has formally split. A significant rebel faction of 30 MLAs has extended support to Vijay (Thalapathy) and his party, TVK, effectively altering the state's power dynamics.

National Florence Nightingale Awards: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious awards to 14 nursing professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognizing their exceptional dedication and service to the healthcare sector on the occasion of International Nurses Day.

BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting: India is set to host the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi (May 14-15). Chaired by Dr. S. Jaishankar, the sessions will focus on the theme "BRICS@20: Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability."

Dissent in CBI Chief Selection: During a high-level committee meeting at the PM's residence, Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi submitted a formal note of dissent regarding the selection process for the next Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Community Radio 'Sangam 88.8' in J&K: The Indian Army launched a new community radio station in Rajouri to empower local youth. It aims to bridge the communication gap, provide educational content, and promote regional cultural heritage.

India’s Renewable Energy Milestone: According to a new report by Morgan Stanley, India has emerged as the 3rd largest country globally in terms of installed renewable energy capacity (283.5 GW), surpassing Brazil and trailing only China and the USA.

Dope Test Mandatory in Himachal: The Himachal Pradesh government issued a new directive making dope tests mandatory for all candidates applying for government jobs to ensure a drug-free and healthy workforce in the state.

Record Swim across Ram Setu: A Bengaluru-based techie couple successfully completed a 32 km swim from Sri Lanka to India via the Ram Setu route in just 11 hours, setting a new record for long-distance maritime swimming.

Sanctions in IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Tim David was sanctioned by the IPL governing body for using an "obscene gesture" during a match against Mumbai Indians, while DC captain Axar Patel was fined ₹12 lakhs for a code of conduct breach.