The Delhi High Court has upheld the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, citing concerns over potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG re-test. The court dismissed Telegram's challenge, ruling the ban under the IT Act is well-founded.
India's government defended its temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a 'Frankenstein' platform used by criminals. The air force is involved in transporting NEET-UG retest papers amid exam leak controversy. Meanwhile, PM Modi and Donald Trump reported significant progress on a US-India trade deal.
India's examination system faces unprecedented scrutiny due to recurring paper leaks, cancellations, and errors, impacting millions of students. Recent controversies like NEET-UG and CBSE results highlight systemic flaws, logistical failures, and the economic impact of fraud, prompting calls for reform.
The Indian government told the Delhi High Court that Telegram has become a 'new dark web,' making it difficult to track criminals. This statement came as Telegram challenged a temporary ban imposed ahead of the NEET-UG retest, affecting over 150 million users.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the G7 summit in France, reporting "significant progress" on a long-awaited trade deal. The leaders instructed officials to work towards a balanced agreement. The meeting also touched on the Iran war's impact on the Global South.
Delhi High Court questioned the Centre's ban on Telegram, imposed ahead of the NEET-UG retest. The government cited "shocking material" and examination-related activities on the app, while Telegram argued the blanket ban violates Article 14 and affects 150 million users.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a diversionary tactic that targets students instead of paper leak networks. He argues the ban inconveniences students using the platform for education and won't stop exam fraud.
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.
Russian messaging app Telegram has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government's temporary ban on the platform. The ban was imposed ahead of the NEET-UG re-test due to concerns over exam-related content circulation.
A Delhi court granted interim bail to NEET-UG 2026 paper leak accused Yash Yadav to allow him to take the re-examination on June 21 and attend his sister's wedding. The court cited his right to education, while CBI opposed, citing his role in the conspiracy.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), rejected electoral politics, advocating for protests to secure basic rights. Addressing a NEET-UG paper leak protest, he demanded the Education Minister's resignation and criticized PM Modi for lack of condolences for student suicides.
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, 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.
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.
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.
