Content creator Shradha Singh alleges severe online trolling and abuse after a video of her with anti-riot police at a CJP protest in Delhi went viral. Accused of disrespecting personnel, she apologized, but claims the controversy has harmed her career and mental health.
The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march over the NEET paper leak, stating authorities are competent. This decision comes as the Centre continues talks with CJP regarding their demands.
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on nationwide NEET paper leak protests, urging society to uphold meritocracy and ensure students' hard work is rewarded. He reflected on his father's values, emphasizing that cheating is unacceptable. Other cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammad Kaif, and Irfan Pathan, also voiced support for students, with Kaif condemning police action against protestors in Delhi.
A video purportedly showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters escaping a police van during a Mumbai protest has gone viral. The incident, shared by CJP with a sarcastic caption, comes amid escalating tensions from their 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi, where an FIR was registered over violence.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh shared a heartfelt message on the ongoing NEET examination paper leak protests, urging dialogue for a safe learning environment. The controversy has intensified with protests, parliamentary deadlock, and legal scrutiny, including Delhi Police FIRs and Delhi High Court notices. Olympian Manu Bhaker also voiced concern for students.
Telegram's ban in India due to NEET exam leak controversy raises questions about its role in the country's shadow educational economy, copyright infringement, and the balance between intellectual property protection and student accessibility to educational resources.
Over 2 million Indian students retake NEET medical entrance exam amid heightened security after the original was canceled due to question leakage, highlighting a broader crisis of student distress with 12 reported suicides, immense pressure, and a highly competitive education system.
Telegram is back on Google Play in India after a week-long ban (June 16-22) imposed due to alleged use by cheating rackets for the NEET UG re-examination. The app remains delisted from Apple's Appstore. Authorities confirmed the exam's integrity, while Telegram's CEO criticized the ban and suggested potential influence from competitors.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is protesting NEET exam irregularities and paper leaks for the third day at Jantar Mantar. Founder Abhijeet Dipke thanked volunteers and demanded the education minister's resignation, compensation for affected families, and exam cancellation.
A NEET-UG candidate in Ajmer, Rajasthan, alleged she was prevented from entering the exam hall unless she removed her burqa and dupatta. Kulsum Bano stated she wore the same attire during a previous attempt and refused to take the exam if forced to change, prioritizing her identity.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its protest at Jantar Mantar for the second day, demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET exam issues. Founder Abhijeet Dipke urged students to focus on their re-exam and join the protest later, while also appealing for restored water supply to restrooms.
The Delhi High Court upheld the government's ban on Telegram services until June 22, citing its role in facilitating NEET (UG) re-examination fraud. The court found the ban justified due to Telegram's architecture enabling rapid content dissemination and the inadequacy of targeted takedowns.
The Delhi High Court upheld the government's temporary ban on Telegram until June 22, citing the need to prevent fake NEET 2026 re-exam paper circulation and fraud. The court found the ban, under Section 69A of the IT Act, to be a justified and least restrictive measure.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) blocked Telegram to prevent fraud during the re-NEET exam, citing extensive misuse for fake question papers. The block, lasting until June 22, also addresses broader concerns about the platform's use in other illegal activities.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) blocked Telegram to prevent fraudsters from circulating fake NEET question papers and scamming students ahead of the re-examination on June 21. NTA DG Abhishek Singh stated the platform was misused, leading to the blocking of over 200 channels.
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'.
India has banned the Telegram messaging app until June 22, citing its use by cheating rackets to defraud candidates in the upcoming NEET medical entrance exam re-test. The exam was cancelled due to a question paper leak, sparking outrage and protests.
Telegram access in India is restricted until June 22, 2026, due to its alleged misuse in circulating fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National Testing Agency welcomed the government's action, citing the platform's editing feature being used to fabricate evidence.
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 nationwide until June 22 to prevent cheating in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The NTA also requested Telegram disable its message-editing feature in India to stop exam paper leaks.
A 22-year-old NEET aspirant, Pradeep Meghwal, died by suicide in Sikar, India, reportedly due to severe stress following the cancellation of the medical entrance exam after a paper leak. His family had invested heavily in his education.
A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Bhopal watched her home get demolished at 6 am Saturday, burying her study materials under rubble just 36 hours before Sunday's exam. Ankita Dangi, an OBC candidate dreaming to become her family's first doctor, along with her sisters and infant nephew, took shelter at a lakeside temple after the court-ordered demolition of 27 homes in Manas Bhawan Colony. She retrieved her admit card after pleading with authorities and now fears she cannot meet NEET's strict dress code and ID requirements.
