Rahul Gandhi launched the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' campaign, urging students to sign an online petition addressing issues like paper leaks, exam irregularities, high education costs, and unemployment. A rally in Kota, Rajasthan, marked the campaign's beginning, with Gandhi calling it the start of a larger movement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, questioning the repeated leaks and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal. The exam's cancellation affects 23 lakh aspirants, with CBI investigating a suspected mastermind from Pune.
The United Doctors Front (UDF) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India seeking the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The plea calls for reforms in the examination system and the creation of a statutory national testing authority.
An assistant professor from Lucknow University's zoology department was arrested for allegedly leaking exam papers and making inappropriate advances towards a female student. Audio recordings reportedly support the allegations, leading to protests and an FIR.
Repeated NEET-UG exam paper leaks reignite debate over shifting from pen-and-paper to computer-based testing (CBT), with the Union education ministry and NTA favoring CBT, while the health ministry and NMC express reservations due to logistical challenges.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the BJP-led government for allegedly protecting officials linked to NEET exam controversies, citing the case of former NTA chief Subodh Kumar Singh, who was reassigned despite past scandals.
