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Viral CLAT ad sparks outrage amid NEET controversy, says ‘Think Beyond NEET, IIT-JEE’
Mumbai: The controversy surrounding NEET has taken an unexpected turn with a viral advertisement igniting further outrage among students. Alleged irregularities in the NEET exam results have reached a boiling point, with students nationwide protesting and demanding the complete cancellation of the exam and a thorough investigation into the reported discrepancies.
A newspaper advertisement for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) has gone viral on social media platform X. The ad’s message, perceived by many as insensitive, reads: “Disappointed with NEET results? Think beyond NEET, IIT-JEE. Think CLAT! 5-year law from NLU’s.” Accompanying the shared ad, a user said, “Capitalism is peaking. Last time a shaving blade company tried to capitalise on young topper’s looks.”
The controversy began on 4 June when the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NEET results. Following the announcement, numerous students reported discrepancies in their scores, leading to widespread calls for the cancellation of the NEET UG 2024 exam. Many medical aspirants, dissatisfied with their results, have demanded an investigation into the alleged irregularities.
The demand for a probe into the NEET results is gaining momentum. Students believe that only a thorough investigation can address their concerns and restore faith in the examination process. However, the authorities have yet to respond to the students’ demands, leaving them anxious and frustrated.
The viral ad, while highlighting alternative paths, serves as a stark reminder of the uncertain future many medical aspirants now face. For some, this could mean giving up on their lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. The students await a response from the authorities, hoping for a resolution to this controversy.
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Indigo appoints Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer
Air India Express MD joins to steer global growth and operational efficiency.
MUMBAI: Indigo just recruited its next big strategist from the rival camp because when you’re chasing the skies, sometimes the best way to fly higher is to borrow the pilot who already knows the route. InterGlobe Aviation, parent company of IndiGo, announced on 23 March 2026 that its board has approved the appointment of Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer. Singh, who most recently served as managing director and CEO of Air India Express, will lead enterprise-wide strategic planning, operational efficiency initiatives and the airline’s aggressive push into international routes.
Reporting initially to managing director Rahul Bhatia and later to Indigo’s incoming CEO Singh brings over three decades of experience across strategy, operations and commercial functions in aviation. At Air India Express he drove network expansion and performance turnaround, earlier roles at Air India and Oman Air sharpened his focus on long-term planning.
“Aloke brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and operational depth,” Bhatia said. “His experience will be critical as Indigo seeks to build a more agile, resilient and future-ready organisation.”
The appointment arrives at a pivotal moment. Indigo, India’s dominant domestic carrier, has faced intense scrutiny after operational disruptions in December 2025 thousands of cancelled and delayed flights due to crew scheduling misalignments with new pilot fatigue norms triggering fines, passenger chaos and regulatory heat. Former CEO Pieter Elbers resigned in March 2026 citing personal reasons, though his exit followed sustained pressure from those setbacks and rising costs.
Singh described joining Indigo as “a pivotal moment” for both the airline and Indian aviation, as the carrier accelerates beyond its domestic stronghold into a more competitive global arena.
In an industry where turbulence is measured in both altitude and headlines, Indigo isn’t just hiring a strategist, it’s recruiting a steady hand to navigate from domestic dominance to international takeoff, one calculated flight plan at a time.
