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Tight security as India holds exam retest after leak scandal

The leak prompted a backlash from students and parents after May’s exam was scrapped, with Indian media reporting suicides of some teenagers.
The leak prompted a backlash from students and parents after May’s exam was scrapped, with Indian media reporting suicides of some teenagers.

Islamic State claims responsibility for northeastern Aleppo attack that killed two Syrian soldiers

India med school hopefuls beset with anxiety before they retake scandal-tainted exam

Alima Javed, 20, said she will sit the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test re-test.
Alima Javed, 20, said she will sit the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test re-test.

Telegram loses bid to overturn India’s temporary blocking of the app

The ban was announced this week over concerns about channels on the app claiming to have questions from the upcoming exam for sale.
The ban was announced this week over concerns about channels on the app claiming to have questions from the upcoming exam for sale.

Why is Telegram getting into trouble around the world?

Governments around the world have tried to limit Telegram through bans, restrictions and criminal investigations.
Governments around the world have tried to limit Telegram through bans, restrictions and criminal investigations.

How India sparred with Telegram days ahead of blocking the app

Telegram has challenged the ban by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in the Delhi High Court.
Telegram has challenged the ban by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in the Delhi High Court.

India curbs Telegram use over medical exam fraud concerns

The Indian authorities said Telegram has been used to "defraud candidates".
The Indian authorities said Telegram has been used to "defraud candidates".

Ukrainian drone kills one in Russia-annexed Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says

Blast in Myanmar village reportedly kills 55 and injures dozens more

Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at gas plant in Russia's Astrakhan region, governor says

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.