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Nationwide mock drill held ahead of Neet-UG 2026 re-examination for over 22 lakh candidates

Authorities conducted a nationwide mock drill and stepped up security measures ahead of the Neet-UG 2026 re-examination, which will be held for over 22.79 lakh candidates on June 21

From IAF sorties to Telegram ban: Inside India’s solid plan for a leak-proof Neet retest

Ahead of the Neet-UG 2026 exam on Sunday (June 21), the IAF has conducted roughly 200 sorties to ferry question papers to 18 designated zones across the nation. The Centre has restricted access to Telegram, and those who set the test have been under lockdown

Telegram under scrutiny: Why India, the biggest market, has become Pavel Durov firm’s toughest test

India's temporary suspension of Telegram over the Neet-UG 2026 re-examination has once again thrust the messaging platform into the spotlight. But the paper leak scare is only the latest in a string of controversies that have followed Telegram, raising fresh questions over privacy, content moderation and the misuse of its services.

Neet-UG re-test gets military-grade security as IAF flies over 200 sorties to transport question papers

With over 22 lakh candidates affected by the cancelled May exam, the government has launched an airlift operation involving C-17 aircraft, Mi-17 helicopters, AI surveillance, facial verification and nearly five lakh personnel to prevent leaks

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Why Telegram is the only app banned ahead of the Neet retest

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has blocked popular messaging platform Telegram in India until June 22 at the request of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The development comes ahead of the Neet-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21 after the cancellation of the initial May 3 exam following a paper leak

India temporarily blocks Telegram to prevent NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks

The Indian government has temporarily suspended access to Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, citing concerns over possible leaks and manipulation of exam-related material. The restriction, recommended by the National Testing Agency, will remain in force until June 22.

Neet-UG retest paper setters placed under lockdown ahead of June 21 exam

Authorities have imposed stringent isolation measures and a multi-layered security framework for the Neet-UG 2026 retest following the earlier paper leak controversy

Will Neet question papers get military-level protection?

Amid the Neet-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the Centre is mulling involving the defence forces to provide logistical support for the re-examination scheduled on June 21, according to government sources. However, no final decision has been taken so far, and the proposal will be placed before PM Modi for the final review

From Nashik to Dehradun and beyond, the multi-state network behind Neet paper leak

On Tuesday (May 12), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took custody of a 30-year-old Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) student from Maharashtra’s Nashik in connection with the leak of the Neet paper. The arrested man has been identified as Shubham Khairnar. Police have made multiple arrests across India — from Nashik to Dehradun to Rajgir —with investigators uncovering a well-organised multi-state network behind the leak