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Delhi High Court reserves verdict on plea of Telegram app against ban

The Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on Telegram's challenge to a government ban. The ban was imposed before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Telegram argues the restriction impacts millions of users. The government states due process was followed. The court's verdict is awaited on this significant matter.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

NTA urges NEET-UG candidates to stay calm, ignore rumours ahead of re-exam

The National Testing Agency has urged NEET-UG candidates to stay calm and focus on their upcoming re-examination. The agency assures that extensive arrangements are in place for a safe and fair exam. Candidates are advised to ignore rumours and rely only on official NTA communication.

The Economic Times · Jun 18

NEET Re-exam Pressure: Three aspirants die by suicide in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi ahead of re-test on June 21

Neet Paper Leak: Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide amid 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…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 17

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16

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…

The Economic Times · Jun 16

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.

The Economic Times · Jun 16