Neet Paper Leak
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Court to hear NEET UG paper leak case on Aug 3, asks CBI to file all annexures in charge sheet
India | Jul 29, 2026, 11:13 AM ISTThe CBI informed the court that the 20,000 pages of annexure documents were currently being scanned. The next hearing in the case at the Rouse Avenue Court is scheduled for August 3.
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CBI charges 13 in NEET paper leak, exposes syndicate spanning from NTA experts to coaching staffers
India | Jul 28, 2026, 11:35 PM ISTThe CBI has filed a chargesheet against 13 accused in the paper leak case, charging them with criminal conspiracy, cheating, and and for criminal breach of trust. The chargesheet is backed by 360 witnesses, 422 documents, and 43 material objects as evidence.
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Who ordered pellet gun firing on student protesters? RAF reveals DCP's orders, Delhi Police denies
Delhi | Jul 28, 2026, 07:20 PM ISTPolice diary entry recorded based on information provided by a Deputy Commandant-rank RAF officer states that personnel deployed in Zone 1 at Jantar Mantar were directed by a DCP to use anti-riot munitions to disperse and control the crowd during the students' protest.
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'Are they terrorists?' Priyanka Gandhi questions pellet gun use on students, demands answer from PM
India | Jul 28, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTPriyanka further alleged that the country's examination and education system had failed, saying repeated paper leaks had shattered students' trust. "The education system has developed flaws. The exam system has failed," she said.
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OPINION | Better late than never: Let anti-paper leak law be enforced soon
India | Jul 28, 2026, 04:40 PM ISTJitendra Singh said special fast-track courts have been set up in Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand for speedy hearing of paper leak cases. The bill will be applicable not only to the National Testing Agency, but also to all examinations conducted by UPSC, SSC, Railway among others.
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Removed 'Pradhan' to save 'Pradhan Mantri'; Akhilesh Yadav tears into Centre over NEET paper leak
India | Jul 28, 2026, 04:12 PM ISTAkhilesh Yadav criticised the Modi government saying, "how can those who failed to prevent the theft can be trusted. The new bill is merely an mendment to the existing law. Whom are you trying to fool?"
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Bihar government to withdraw FIRs, release detainees arrested over NEET paper leak protest
Bihar | Jul 27, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTBihar government has said that all the FIRs registered against the agitators participating in NEET paper leak protest across the state will be withdrawn, and those who were arrested or detained will also be released immediately.
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Centre reviews action over CJP protests, peaceful agitators won't face crackdown: Sources
India | Jul 27, 2026, 06:52 PM ISTSources have told India TV that the government will not taken an action against those agitators who participated peacefully during the CJP's stir in Delhi and other BJP-ruled states. However, action is possible against those involved in violence.
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Lok Sabha stalemate ends after Speaker Om Birla's appeal, discussion on anti-paper leak Bill today
India | Jul 27, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh tabled the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha on Monday, but the opposition continued to attack the government over NEET paper leak, seeking an apology over police action during the CJP protests.
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Anti-Paper Leak Bill Explained: What will change and how is it different from the 2024 law?
India | Jul 27, 2026, 11:58 PM ISTThe Centre has introduced the Anti-Paper Leak (Amendment) Bill in Parliament with tougher punishment, Rs 10 crore fine, Fast Track Courts, STF investigations and fixed timelines. Here's everything changing from the 2024 law and why it matters for students.
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Who are the members of Nandan Nilekani-led high-powered task force on NTA exam reforms?
India | Jul 27, 2026, 09:50 AM ISTThe government will implement the suggestions of the task force, which will ensure the examination system is trustworthy and will bring transparency through maximum use of technology.
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Student dies by suicide after scoring low marks in NEET exam in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar
Maharashtra | Jul 27, 2026, 10:04 AM ISTThe family claims that the student committed suicide after scoring low marks in the NEET exam. A case of accidental death has been registered.
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Who is Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder named to lead 'high-powered task force' on exam reforms?
India | Jul 26, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani as the head of the 'high-powered task force', which has been formed to work on examination reforms. Here is all you need to know about Nilekani.
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In new video, PM Modi announces Nandan Nilekani-led 'high-powered task force' for exam reforms
India | Jul 26, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi has said a 'high-powered task force' will be constituted under Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani for exam reforms in the country. The development comes amid row in India following NEET paper leak.
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In 24-hour ultimatum, Tejashwi asks Bihar govt to release students involved in paper leak protest
Patna | Jul 26, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTTejashwi Yadav issued a warning to the Bihar government of a "massive protest movement" if cases against students protesting against the NEET paper leak are not "dropped" and they are not "released". Yadav also called for action against policemen involved in "firing" on the students.
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Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister a day after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
India | Jul 26, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the education ministry besides his role as the Consumer Affairs Minister.
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From Manto to Jantar Mantar: How Bol Ke Lab Azaad Hain became the voice of protest
Bollywood | Jul 26, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTThe student protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has concluded, but it has immortalised an eight year old song in the process.
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Tej Pratap sent to 14-day judicial custody after arrest during NEET paper leak protest in Patna
Bihar | Jul 26, 2026, 06:59 AM ISTThe action comes after violence broke out between law enforcement personnel and protestors in Patna on Saturday during a statewide shutdown in Bihar called by several opposition parties and social organisations over the NEET paper leak controversy and recent police actions against student agitators.
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'Students far more important for BJP workers than any position': Amit Shah on Pradhan's resignation
India | Jul 26, 2026, 12:10 AM ISTHome Minister Amit Shah hailed Dharmendra Pradhan's tenure as the education minister, stressing that the resignation comes in line with the BJP's ideology of prioritising the country's youth and students over any position.
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New bill with stricter law, punishment on paper leaks to be introduced in Lok Sabha on July 27
India | Jul 25, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe Bill seeks to strengthen the legal framework to combat examination paper leaks and malpractices through stricter penalties, time-bound investigations and trials in fast-track courts.