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.
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Avantika Maurya, died from injuries sustained after falling from the third floor of a residential building in Indore. Investigators are probing whether it was suicide or an accident, considering her past suicide attempt and recent exam cancellation.
Abhijeet Dipke of CJP criticized the government's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET re-exam, calling it a superficial fix. He highlighted ongoing student suicides and accused politicians of prioritizing personal gain over education.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is holding a nationwide mock drill on June 20 to ensure a smooth NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, following paper leak allegations. NTA is reminding 23 lakh candidates to download new admit cards and warning against fraudulent communications.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on June 20, a day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The re-exam is for nearly 23 lakh candidates following allegations of a paper leak in the original May 3 test. The NTA has issued advisories to candidates regarding admit cards and cautioned against fake messages.
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.
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) has launched a verified WhatsApp channel (+91 78279 80287) for direct communication with NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates. NTA warns against fake messages and scams, advising aspirants to use only official sources and download admit cards from the official website. The agency also stated that admit cards from the May 3 exam are invalid.
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.
Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide due to intense pressure surrounding the medical entrance exam. These incidents follow the NEET controversy and cancellation of the earlier test, renewing concerns about student mental stress. The National Testing Agency assures a secure re-examination.
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.
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A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Coimbatore died by suicide after consuming poison, reportedly due to fear and mental strain over the exam's cancellation and re-examination. She expressed her anxiety in a WhatsApp message to relatives.
Messaging platform Telegram has challenged an Indian government order temporarily blocking the app ahead of a retest of the NEET medical entrance examination. Telegram claims over 150 million users are affected by the ban, which the government imposed due to alleged use by cheating rackets.
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.
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.
A 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Ria, allegedly died by suicide in Dehradun's Chandrabani area on Tuesday morning. Police recovered a suicide note expressing disappointment over studies and love for her parents. Family reported no significant behavioral changes.
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.
A parliamentary committee is pushing for urgent reforms at the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the NEET-UG controversy. The panel also expressed concerns that the CUET exam might hinder JNU's ability to maintain socio-economic and regional diversity.
