India has temporarily blocked the Telegram app days before a crucial medical entrance exam (NEET-UG) is reheld due to paper leak allegations. The National Testing Agency (NTA) welcomed the move, citing its use by cheating rackets, but critics call it an ineffective 'band-aid solution'.
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.
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.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claims RSS members attacked him in Jaipur to distract from the NEET paper leak. Arriving in Nagpur for a protest demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation, Dipke vowed to continue the movement peacefully despite such incidents. Security has been heightened for the planned demonstration.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, attacked during a protest in Jaipur, alleged the attackers were linked to the RSS. The protest demanded Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Dipke vowed to continue peaceful protests.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a dedicated portal for candidates and the public to report suspicious activities, fake paper leak claims, and impersonation attempts for the Re-NEET UG 2026 exam, scheduled for June 21. The move aims to ensure the integrity of the re-examination following a previous leak controversy.
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.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was slapped multiple times during a protest in Jaipur over the alleged NEET paper leak and unemployment. Videos show him being struck while on supporters' shoulders. Police intervened after Dipke's supporters allegedly assaulted the accused youths. Two youths were detained.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead a nationwide campaign of town hall discussions starting in Kota on June 17, addressing issues like NEET paper leaks and youth unemployment. The initiative aims to unite students and affected youth to demand accountability for examination failures.
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.
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 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.
New online rackets are allegedly selling 'NEET re-exam question papers' and 'guaranteed scores' for up to Rs 20 lakh. An activist has filed a complaint with cybercrime police in Ahmedabad.
A construction firm linked to NEET paper leak accused P.V. Kulkarni voluntarily demolished an unauthorized basement and RCC pillar structure in Beed before the civic body could take action. The Beed Municipal Council had issued notices for planning rule violations.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi over the NEET UG paper leak affecting over 20 lakh medical aspirants, questioning the government's claim of 'personal supervision' by the PM, amidst Supreme Court hearings and new security measures announced for the re-examination.
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.
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.
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.
A Delhi court has remanded Shubham Khairnar to judicial custody until June 6 in connection with the NEET paper leak. The CBI is investigating an organized gang suspected of leaking exam papers for financial gain and aims to identify more co-accused and trace the leak network.
Pune school headmistress Manisha Havaldar was arrested and taken to Delhi for questioning in the NEET paper leak case. The CBI alleges she reconstructed physics questions from memory and shared them with a student on instructions from an NTA expert.
