Sat Feb 08 11:05:06 UTC 2025: ## Headlines: NEET UG 2025 Exam Date Announced; Congress Claims Delhi Election Revenge; BJP Wins Milkipur By-election

**National News:**

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the NEET UG 2025 exam date as May 4, 2025. Applications open February 7th and close March 7th. The exam, conducted in pen-and-paper format, will have 180 questions (down from 200) and a duration of 180 minutes. The results are expected by June 14, 2025, with counseling beginning in July. Over 2.4 million candidates appeared for the exam in 2024. While a panel recommended multi-stage exams following irregularities in the 2024 exam, these changes will not be implemented in 2025.

**Political News:**

A Congress MP claims the party’s performance in recent Delhi elections represents a victory over the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Meanwhile, the BJP has secured a win in the Milkipur by-election in Uttar Pradesh, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath celebrating the victory. Speculation continues regarding BJP’s choice for Delhi’s next Chief Minister, with hints from Virenndra Sachdeva.

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