India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
India restricts Telegram access until June 22 to prevent cheating in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The NTA stated the move shields candidates from fraud and rackets misusing the platform for paper leaks.
As the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam approaches, candidates report admit card download issues, refund confusion, and technical glitches on the NTA portal. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad police arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fraud network targeting NEET candidates.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) acknowledged technical issues with NEET-UG admit card downloads and assured resolution. The re-exam is set for June 21, following a paper leak investigation by the CBI and nationwide protests demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET-UG 2026 re-test preparations at NTA, emphasizing strict confidentiality, cyber security, and inter-agency coordination for the June 21 exam.
Top officials from India's Health and Education ministries, NTA, and NMC will brief a parliamentary panel on June 10 regarding the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to a paper leak.
NEET-UG 2026 retest to be held under stringent security measures after May's paper leak, with experts isolated, multi-tier security, and enhanced oversight across all stages.
NTA denies NEET-UG 2026 re-exam paper leak claims, calls them false and fraudulent, blaming organized cheating rackets exploiting students.
Rahul Gandhi blamed PM Modi's government for the suicide of NEET aspirant Akanksha, citing the NEET-UG paper leak and a 'corrupt system'. He criticized Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and highlighted the father's sacrifices.
Rahul Gandhi blamed PM Modi's government for the suicide of NEET aspirant Akanksha, calling it a consequence of a "corrupt, broken system" after the NEET paper leak. He criticized Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accused Modi of damaging India's education system.
The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL seeking a computer-based test for the NEET-UG re-examination, citing past dismissals and the NTA's ongoing challenges. The plea was tagged with other reform petitions and scheduled for July.
The Supreme Court refused to order the NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21 to be conducted in computer-based mode, citing the National Testing Agency's (NTA) existing issues. The NTA plans to transition to CBT from next year after consultations.
The Supreme Court criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for repeated mismanagement of the NEET-UG exam, citing paper leaks and asking why lessons haven't been learned. The court will examine NTA's processes and has ordered affidavits from NTA and committee chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan.
NEET-UG 2026, taken by 24 lakh students, was cancelled due to a paper leak, causing immense financial and emotional distress to aspirants and families. A re-examination is scheduled for June 21, with investigations revealing a 'guess paper' circulation and multiple arrests.
Rahul Gandhi demands Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, vowing protests until a foolproof system is in place. NSUI also protests, calling for an impartial probe and JPC.
Maharashtra Congress leaders allege BJP blocked social media accounts of satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) following an IB report warning of unrest over the NEET-UG paper leak. CJP founder claims all accounts and website are down.
The website of the 'Cockroach Janta Party,' a viral digital movement founded by Abhijeet Dipke, was taken down. Dipke accused the BJP-led Centre of dictatorial behavior, claiming 10 lakh people had signed up as members and 6 lakh demanded the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG paper leak.
CBI arrested Pune school headmistress Manisha Sanjay Havaldar for allegedly leaking the NEET-UG 2026 physics question paper, bringing the total accused to 11. Havaldar, an NTA expert, shared paper portions with a co-accused. The investigation is expanding to include doctors and coaching operators.
The NEET-UG 2026 exam has been cancelled due to a paper leak, with a re-examination set for June 21. A Rajasthan teacher's discovery of matching questions led to a nationwide investigation and arrests. Future exams will be computer-based.
A parliamentary committee questioned NTA chief Abhishek Singh about the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Singh stated the leak wasn't from NTA's system, with CBI investigating. The re-exam is June 21. Concerns were raised about NTA's process and AI's impact.
CBI expands NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation, questioning educational consultant Shubham Khairnar, teacher Manisha Mandhare, beauty parlour owner Manisha Waghmare, and a Latur paediatrician. The probe focuses on money trails and digital footprints of suspected beneficiaries.
CBI arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, director of Renukai Career Centre, for allegedly circulating leaked NEET-UG 2026 questions. This is the 10th arrest in the case, with over 60 beneficiaries under scrutiny. Motegaonkar is linked to Prahlad Vithalrao Kulkarni, a former NTA translator.
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan faces privilege proceedings in Rajya Sabha for alleged derogatory remarks about a parliamentary committee regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh submitted the notice, citing Pradhan's comments as contempt of Parliament.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Indian government over NEET-UG 2026 exam irregularities, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and questioning PM Modi's silence. The controversy follows alleged paper leaks and exam cancellation.
