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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday wish for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on X received a community note, days after a NEET retest necessitated by a question paper leak, which had caused widespread public furore.
Un'indagine Inapp rivela che il 60,4% dei Neet italiani (15-34 anni) cerca lavoro ma rifiuta condizioni come retribuzioni inferiori a 600 euro netti, lavoro irregolare, turni notturni o reperibilità continua. Il fenomeno, seppur in calo rispetto al 2015, persiste, specialmente tra donne e nel Mezzogiorno.
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.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is protesting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks. They've launched a "diaper donation drive" and accuse police of shrinking their protest space.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak. They announced a "diaper donation drive" and alleged police attempts to restrict their protest space.
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.
Telegram users in India continue to face access issues on June 23, with messages undelivered and the app unavailable. This disruption persists beyond the anticipated end of NEET-UG re-examination restrictions, sparking user queries on social media about the platform's return.
The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation entered its fourth day. The group alleged Delhi Police attempted to shrink the protest site by moving barricades at night and bringing in a truck.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued its protest for the fourth day, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak. The group held a candlelight vigil for deceased students and appealed for compensation and parental support for student protesters.
NTA's Okhla headquarters operated a 'war room' for the NEET-UG exam, involving 250 observers, AI tools, and a network across 551 Indian cities and 14 overseas locations. The system monitored 22.7 lakh candidates, 5,440 centres, and 95,000 rooms using 1,38,560 CCTV cameras and human surveillance to flag violations.
India's headlines include a retest for the NEET-UG medical entrance exam amid security concerns, US Ambassador Jamieson Greer's visit for trade talks, and the resignation of AMMA's first woman president Shweta Menon. Pakistan's Defence Minister warned of war over the Indus Water Treaty, while India rejected Pakistan's President's comments on a mosque demolition threat in Varanasi. Sabarimala temple may use AI for crowd management.
Assam Police are investigating a DSP and a havildar after a Brahmin student was allegedly forced to remove his sacred thread during NEET re-test frisking in Nalbari. A magisterial probe confirmed the student identified the personnel involved.
Millions of Indian students retook the NEET-UG medical entrance exam on June 21 following a cancellation due to question paper leaks. The retest was conducted under strict security measures, with over 2 million candidates appearing.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke protested at Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG paper leak, questioning Delhi Police for allegedly restricting access by demanding Aadhaar cards. CJP announced a candlelight vigil for students affected by the row. Dipke also highlighted the lack of basic facilities like water at the protest site.
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.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared a viral video alleging a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak as fake. Over 20 lakh students participated in a re-examination following earlier leak allegations, with the NTA employing extensive security measures.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke protested at Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG paper leak, demanding water supply restoration and criticizing authorities for lack of basic facilities and harassment of donors. The group also seeks compensation for affected families and the education minister's resignation.
NEET aspirant Abdullah Mohammad Talib experienced severe emotional distress after his admit card listed Abu Dhabi as his exam centre, instead of preferred Vidarbha cities. His family reported potential unauthorized access to his account, as he lacks a passport and relatives in Abu Dhabi.
India's NEET UG re-examination, held under tight security following a paper leak scandal, concluded Sunday without reported major disruptions. Over 20 lakh candidates took the test, organized rapidly by the NTA and education ministry.
Protesters at Jantar Mantar, demanding justice for NEET aspirants and resignation of the Union education minister over paper leaks, refused to disperse after their permit expired. They seek compensation for students who died by suicide and vow to continue their agitation in Delhi.
NEET-UG re-examination concluded nationwide. Students reported Physics as the toughest section, Biology as easy to moderate, and Chemistry as mixed. Many found the paper harder than the original, but examination arrangements were smooth, leading to cautious optimism among over 22 lakh participants.
Over 20 lakh medical aspirants took the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam on Sunday after the original test was scrapped due to alleged paper leaks. Conducted with stringent security measures including biometric verification and CCTV, the exam saw mixed student reactions, with Physics being the toughest section. The day also witnessed entry disputes and controversies over dress codes, alongside heartwarming moments of support for a surgery-recovered student.
NEET-UG re-examination concluded with students finding the paper largely moderate, though Physics was noted as challenging. Over 22 lakh students participated under strict security measures, including CCTV and jammers, following the initial paper leak. The CBI is investigating the leak.
