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Telegram Ban Ahead of NEET-UG 2026 Re-Test Sparks Meme Fest Online

The government's temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination may have been intended to prevent cheating and misinformation, but on social media, the decision quickly became the subject of widespread humour and memes.

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'Modi Ji, drop theatrics; Strike at mafia, not students': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over 'Telegram ban' move

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Centre's decision to restrict Telegram access. He claims the government is targeting students instead of the paper leak mafia. The National Testing Agency has blocked Telegram until June 22, 2026, citing its use in cheating rackets for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram…

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Telegram moves Delhi HC against Centre’s ban ahead of NEET-UG re-test; court to hear plea today

Telegram has moved the Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary ban. The government imposed the restriction ahead of the NEET-UG re-test scheduled for June 21. The court agreed to hear the petition today. This move aims to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination. The ban is a measure…

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Telegram CEO claims Reliance, WhatsApp's role behind efforts to ban company's app in India

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov accuses Reliance Group and WhatsApp of lobbying to ban his app in India. He also claims Reliance is disrupting Telegram access for users globally. A telecom source dismisses these claims, stating Durov confuses two separate Reliance entities. The Indian government has ordered Telegram's delisting from app…

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Students welcome temporary restriction on Telegram ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-examination

Students welcome the NTA's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, calling it a positive step while demanding a thorough investigation into the paper leak. Aspirants suggest restricting other social media platforms too, though some express concern about the impact on accessing study resources.

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UGC NET Admit Card 2026 OUT Download Link at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: Check steps to download, direct link, exam schedule & guidelines

UGC NET Admit Card 2026 OUT at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET June 2026 admit cards on its official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can now download their hall tickets online using their login credentials. The examination will be conducted in two shifts daily, and candidates…

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Telegram blocked, edit feature disabled before NEET re-exam

Incidentally, the exam, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after the National Testing Authority (NTA) discovered that several questions were allegedly in circulation over Telegram, before the exam.

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How Telegram Fueled Medical Exam Cheating and Sparked a Nationwide Crackdown in India

India has temporarily blocked access to Telegram, accusing cheating rackets of using the app to sell bogus NEET‑UG exam papers as millions of students prepare for a re‑test.

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NEET re-test nears amid admit card glitches, refund queries

Candidates are facing challenges downloading NEET-UG 2026 re-examination admit cards. The National Testing Agency is working to resolve technical glitches and refund issues. Security arrangements for the retest are being reviewed by the Union home secretary. An alleged fraud network targeting NEET candidates has been busted by Ahmedabad police. The…

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Disproportionate, band-aid solution: IFF on Centre's curbs on Telegram ahead of NEET re-exam

The Internet Freedom Foundation has voiced strong opposition to the government's controversial move to not only ban Telegram but also to strip away its message-editing option. With the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam looming, the foundation labels this tactic as a mere quick fix to a much larger problem of cheating.

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NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: Indian Army helicopter transports question papers to Tirunelveli amid tight security

The NEET examination held last month was cancelled following allegations of question paper leakage, after which authorities announced that the re-examination would be conducted on June 21.

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Telegram temporarily restricted in India ahead of NEET re-exam; NTA welcomes Centre's move

Telegram access in India is temporarily restricted until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National Testing Agency welcomed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's action, citing the misuse of Telegram's message-editing feature to fabricate evidence of paper…

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NEET re-exam: Home secretary reviews states' preparedness

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed state preparedness for the NEET (UG) re-examination, scheduled for June 21. Amidst allegations of irregularities that led to the May 3 exam's cancellation, the focus is on student convenience, security, and exam integrity. States are urged to facilitate student travel, with the Railway Board…

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'Can't download': NEET UG 2026 re-test admit card out, but students report crashes & refund verification mess; What NTA wants students to do now

Medical aspirants face challenges downloading NEET UG 2026 re-test admit cards. Website errors and slow loading times plague the National Testing Agency portal. Confusion also surrounds the bank account verification for fee refunds. NTA acknowledges server strain and assures students that technical teams are resolving issues. Candidates are urged to…

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UGC NET June 2026 admit card expected soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in; Check release date, exam schedule and download process

UGC NET June admit card 2026: The National Testing Agency will soon release the UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The examination is scheduled from June 22 to June 30, 2026. The admit card contains important details for the exam…

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UP: NSUI protests against paper leaks, demands Pradhan's resignation

National Students' Union of India workers marched in Lucknow protesting against paper leaks in competitive examinations. They also demonstrated against the arrest of party members who raised these issues. The march was stopped by police, leading to a confrontation. NSUI demanded accountability from the Union Education Minister and a ban…

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NEET UG 2026 re-exam admit card released at neet.nta.nic.in; check how to download, direct link and other important guidelines

NEET UG 2026 re-examination admit cards are out. Candidates can download them from neet.nta.nic.in. The re-test is on June 21. Preparations are underway with enhanced security. Changes include a 15-minute extension and more rough work space. Prohibited items are listed. Free bus travel is available in Delhi. NEET UG moves…

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NEET re-exam admit card likely to be released today; check steps to download hall ticket and key exam updates

NEET Re-Exam Admit Card 2026: The National Testing Agency is set to release the Re-NEET UG 2026 admit card by June 14, with the re-examination scheduled for June 21. Candidates will now have 195 minutes for the test, and NTA has increased rough work sheets to four. Ensure you check…

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NEET re-test on June 21 will be conducted in a fair and well-organised manner: Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has assured students that the upcoming NEET re-examination on June 21 will be conducted fairly and in an organized manner. He urged all students to remain confident and concentrate on their studies for the medical entrance test.

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NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: NTA brings new updates before exam; from extra time to more rough pages, check full list of changes

NEET UG 2026 was cancelled due to a paper leak, impacting over 22 lakh students. A re-examination is scheduled for June 21. The NTA has increased the exam duration to 195 minutes and expanded rough work space to four pages to improve the candidate experience.

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'Will I perform the same again': Re-exam fear haunts NEET-UG candidates

NEET aspirants are experiencing significant stress and a loss of faith in the examination process. The cancellation of the medical entrance test has forced students back into intense preparation, impacting their mental well-being and daily routines. This situation has created widespread uncertainty for students and parents alike, as they navigate…

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343 posts since May, but India’s exam crisis barely exists in the education minister’s timeline

On June 5, 2026, two days after the first reports emerged about Akanksha Chaturvedi – a NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh who died by suicide after her exam was cancelled due to a paper leak – Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s X feed had other priorities. Birthday wishes for CM Yogi…

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UGC NET June 2026 city intimation slip released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, check steps to download, direct link, admit card update and more

The National Testing Agency has released the advance examination city intimation slip for UGC NET June 2026. Candidates can check their allotted examination city on the official website. The examination is scheduled for June 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30, 2026. This slip is for information only and not…

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CUET UG 2026 provisional answer key out cuet.nta.nic.in; check steps to download, direct link, challenge and other important information

CUET UG 2026 Answer Key out: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and response sheet for CUET UG 2026. Candidates can access these documents on the official website and raise objections against any discrepancies by paying a fee of Rs 200 per question. The final…

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NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: Ministry, NTA, NMC officials to face par panel on health tomorrow

Top officials from ministries, NTA and NMC will brief a parliamentary panel on Wednesday regarding the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. This is the third parliamentary committee to summon these officials. The focus remains on conducting the re-test smoothly. The panel will question them on the examination's conduct and…

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