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Cabinet Clears Tougher Paper Leak Bill, Rs 10 Crore Fine

The Union Cabinet approved a bill amending the Public Examinations Act to raise penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years in prison and a Rs 10 crore fine for organised offenders. The bill is expected in Parliament on Monday, following PM Modi's late-night announcement amid protests over the NEET-UG leak.

NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled, CBI Probes Paper Leak

India has cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and handed a paper leak investigation to the CBI, with fresh exam dates yet to be announced. The move freezes medical admissions nationwide and leaves millions of aspirants in limbo pending a rescheduled test.

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Union Cabinet approves draft bill for stricter punishments in paper leak cases

The Union Cabinet approved a bill amending the Public Examinations Act to raise penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years in prison and a Rs 10 crore fine for organised offenders. The bill is expected in Parliament on Monday, following PM Modi's late-night announcement amid protests over the NEET-UG leak.

1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

NEET, Telegram Ban And The Edtech Void

India blocked Telegram under the IT Act after NEET-UG paper leaks disrupted exams for over 2.2 million medical aspirants, with the Delhi High Court upholding the ban until at least June 22.

2mo ago · 5 min · Policy & Government

NEET-UG 2026 cancelled LIVE: CBI to probe paper leak allegations

India has cancelled NEET-UG 2026 and handed a paper leak investigation to the CBI, with fresh exam dates yet to be announced. The move freezes medical admissions nationwide and leaves millions of aspirants in limbo pending a rescheduled test.

3mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

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