Messaging app Telegram has filed a lawsuit in New Delhi, challenging an Indian government order that temporarily blocked its platform to prevent exam fraud. Telegram argues the ban is unconstitutional and a disproportionate restriction on free speech for its 150 million Indian users.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a "new trick" to stop paper leaks that punishes students instead of those responsible. The ban, ahead of the NEET UG re-examination, restricts access to the platform used by millions for study materials.
India has temporarily blocked Telegram access for existing users and delisted it from app stores to prevent paper leaks for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The app remains functional via VPNs, affecting millions of users.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticized India's week-long ban on the platform, imposed due to alleged exam paper leaks, arguing it punishes millions of users without stopping the problem and moves leaks to other apps. The Internet Freedom Foundation also challenged the ban and a message-editing order, citing legal concerns.
A satirical social media account, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has evolved into a Gen Z movement in India, protesting against frequent exam paper leaks and irregularities. The movement, inspired by a judge's remark and fueled by student anger, demands the resignation of the federal education minister.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, has turned green shortly after a $14.2 million renovation aimed at fixing leaks and achieving "American flag blue" water. Algae clumps were seen being cleared, with officials citing "residual" algae from dormant supply lines. Environmental scientists note the difficulty in controlling algae in such a large body of water, and some visitors question the project's cost and effectiveness.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC has turned green with algae shortly after a $14.2 million renovation aimed at fixing leaks and achieving "American flag blue" water. National Park Service employees are working to clear the algae, which has been a persistent issue since 1922.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans are reportedly facing significant drama, including venue and date changes, a shrinking guest list, and security concerns, as they try to avoid a "showbiz circus."
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was slapped by youths during a protest in Jaipur over alleged NEET paper leaks and unemployment. Police arrested five individuals, and CJP supporters accused BJP of orchestrating the attack. Dipke vowed to continue peaceful protests.
A new report suggests top White House officials are concerned about leaks from the Situation Room, potentially involving recordings of secure conversations shared with the New York Times. This comes as a new book by well-sourced reporters is set to be released.
A new report suggests top White House officials are concerned that leaks have reached the president's inner circle, potentially leading to recordings of Situation Room conversations being leaked to The New York Times. This comes as a new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan is set to be released.
Leaks suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch in September 2026 with performance, battery, and camera upgrades, including a smaller Dynamic Island and a new A20 chip. Design changes are expected to be subtle, with a focus on internal improvements rather than a major overhaul.
Sachin Pilot downplayed Ashok Gehlot's recent criticism, emphasizing party unity and affection. Pilot highlighted national issues like exam paper leaks and rising prices, vowing to strengthen Congress and challenge the BJP. He also criticized the Rajasthan government and alleged institutional pressure regarding Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination.
China's cybersecurity watchdog warns against third-party AI 'skills' packages that bypass safety guardrails or offer crypto-mining functions, citing risks of data leaks and money laundering. Users are advised to use official channels and limit permissions.
China's Ministry of State Security warns developers about risks of using 'AI relay services' for accessing overseas AI models, citing data leaks, privacy breaches, and illicit data trading concerns.
NASA astronauts on ISS took shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon for about an hour on Friday as a precaution during a Russian service module leak repair, which was paused for further assessment.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is investigating claims that NEET 2026 question papers were being sold on Telegram. This follows the recent cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam due to widespread paper leak allegations, which are now under CBI investigation and scrutiny by the Supreme Court.
China's Ministry of State Security warns researchers about data security risks, citing cases of leaked sensitive information through international publications, cloud storage, social media posts, and academic exchanges. Leaks can jeopardize careers and national security, with specific advice given on data handling and reporting suspicious activities.
Despite anonymous reports of US presidents expressing anger and frustration with Israeli PM Netanyahu, US policy and support for Israel have remained consistent, with critics arguing that actions, not words, define the relationship.
Nvidia is launching its RTX Spark chip family this fall, entering the consumer PC market with Arm-based processors for laptops and mini-PCs. The chips integrate CPU, GPU, and AI capabilities, promising high performance for tasks like 3D rendering, 12K video editing, and AI agents, while aiming for efficiency and longer battery life.
Mumbai Indians' 2026 IPL season was marred by dressing room unrest and leaks, especially since Hardik Pandya's captaincy. Management plans to address the issues firmly.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre's blocking of the group's social media accounts, including its X and Instagram profiles, citing national security grounds.
The Supreme Court expressed sadness over repeated NEET paper leaks and NTA's failures. It seeks responses from Centre, NTA, and CBI on replacing the agency and directed NTA to detail compliance with expert committee recommendations.
The Supreme Court expressed disappointment with the National Testing Agency (NTA) over repeated paper leaks, directing it to file an affidavit on compliance with court-appointed committee recommendations. Petitions seek overhaul of NTA for NEET UG.
