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A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the CBI charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, finding overwhelming prima facie evidence that they formed a syndicate to leak, circulate and sell examination material for monetary gain

All three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission resigned amid protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, including paper leaks. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar accepted their resignations. The CID has summoned the members for questioning, while 19 people have been arrested in the case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Home Minister Amit Shah of remaining silent over alleged police action against students protesting paper leaks in Delhi. He demanded accountability, saying batons and pellets were used against young protesters and Parliament remained deadlocked over the issue

Talks between the Jharkhand government and protesting aspirants over alleged recruitment exam paper leaks failed to break the deadlock on Saturday. Protesters said their agitation would continue until demands, including cancellation of the 14th JPSC exam and an independent probe, are met

The CBI alleged three NTA subject experts leaked confidential NEET-UG 2026 questions by exploiting security lapses, including inadequate frisking and CCTV monitoring. Its chargesheet names 13 accused, detailing the alleged paper leak network, investigations, arrests and subsequent examination re-conduct

Protesting Jharkhand job aspirants demanded an independent inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside the state into alleged recruitment exam paper leaks. Rejecting the CID probe, they warned of an Assembly gherao on August 10 if their demands remain unmet

New Delhi: Around 158 cases linked to alleged recruitment examination irregularities are awaiting the start of trial in various courts in the country despite the completion of CBI investigations, with some of them registered more than two decades ago, sources said. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has decided to approach all high courts to transfer these pending cases to the fast-track courts, which are being set up in various states to handle cases under the new anti-paper leak law, they said. Sources said the CBI has decided to

Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed Rahul Gandhi feels threatened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing popularity among the youth. He also defended the Centre's examination reform measures, saying the BJP continues to enjoy strong support from Gen Z voters

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address students at a 'Chhatra Samvaad' in Prayagraj on August 8, focusing on exam paper leaks and employment. The UP Congress said over 1.5 lakh students have registered for the interaction

President Droupadi Murmu approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026, mandating fast-track courts, stricter penalties and time-bound investigations for paper leak cases, with imprisonment up to 10 years and fines reaching Rs 10 crore

Three people were arrested in Bihar over an alleged recruitment exam paper leak, prompting the postponement of the BPSSC Havildar Instructor Examination. Police said digital evidence linked the accused to the leak and suspected similar malpractice in an earlier recruitment test

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the amended anti-paper leak law will serve as the strongest deterrent against crimes undermining public examinations. He said the legislation safeguards students' futures through stringent punishments for paper leaks and organised examination-related offences

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for comprehensive education reforms to tackle paper leaks, saying there would be no mercy for those jeopardising students' futures. He highlighted the amended anti-paper leak law, task force, fast-track courts and ongoing examination reforms

Opposition members demanded greater accountability in public examinations, reforms to the National Testing Agency and the education system during the debate on the anti-paper leak Bill. They raised concerns over paper leaks, recruitment, coaching centres and transparency, while the government defended the legislation

The BJP has intensified its Instagram outreach following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers using reels to engage young people, promote exam reforms and defend the government's anti-paper leak legislation amid sustained Opposition criticism

Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit arrested an MBBS doctor for allegedly helping leak the BPSC TRE-3 teacher recruitment exam paper by taking candidates to Hazaribagh to access leaked questions. The accused was allegedly promised Rs 50,000 per candidate. Investigators have arrested 296 people so far

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after Opposition members demanded a discussion on the alleged police action against students protesting over the paper leak issue in Delhi. The disruption came amid continued protests during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The Centre will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years' imprisonment, Rs 10 crore fines, asset confiscation and fast-track courts to deliver judgments within three months

The father of a NEET aspirant who died by suicide after the alleged paper leak said no compensation can replace his son, but hoped the agitation and subsequent reforms would create a fairer examination system and prevent similar tragedies for other families

Police arrested the alleged mastermind of the Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak and an associate from Bihar, taking total arrests to 14. Investigators are probing the financial network behind the inter-state racket, with more suspects identified and further arrests expected