The Record

• 2000 Information Technology Act, Section 69A enacted, allowing government to restrict online content for 'national security concerns' → Used to block various accounts and content over the years, often with little transparency Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2015 All India Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Test (AIPMT) cancelled by Supreme Court due to electronic device use and answer key leaks, re-test ordered within four weeks Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2015 AIPMT (precursor to NEET) paper leak, Supreme Court ordered re-examination Bureau coverage · www.ndtv.com
• 2017 Rakesh Ranjan alias Rocky arrested for trying to photograph NEET papers from a van, spent 3 years in jail Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2019 Congress promised 'NYAY' scheme for minimum income guarantee, 'youth-centric' manifesto → Scheme not implemented nationally, youth unemployment remains high (various reports) Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2021 NEET paper leak, 4 arrested, exam not cancelled Bureau coverage · www.ndtv.com
• 2022 HPSC recruitment for gazetted officer posts, 22% of unreserved category candidates from outside Haryana. Outcome: Local youth feel disadvantaged, leading to protests Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2023 Sanjeev Mukhiya (another alleged mastermind) arrested as conspirator in Teacher Recruitment Exam (TRE) paper leak Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2023 Government ordered X to block accounts related to farmers' protests and critical journalists → Accounts were blocked, raising concerns about censorship Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2023 Supreme Court refused urgent hearing on pleas regarding Manipur violence, citing 'law and order' as a state subject. Outcome: Delayed intervention, criticism of judicial inaction Bureau coverage · www.livelaw.in
• 2024 NEET-UG faced paper leak allegations in Jharkhand and Bihar; Supreme Court declined nationwide re-test but CBI probed Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2024 Four Biwal family members qualified NEET, allegedly after Dinesh procured papers from Yash Yadav Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2024 NEET UG exam held May 3, allegations of paper leak surfaced, CBI took over Patna case from local police, chargesheeted 45 accused Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2024 NEET-UG paper leaked, NTA maintained 'no widespread, systemic breach' Bureau coverage · NDTV India
• 2024 NEET paper leak allegations, NTA declined re-examination citing limited leak, SC issued directions to strengthen framework Bureau coverage · Hindustan Times
• 2024 'Cockroach Janta Party' X handle blocked by MeitY based on IB inputs citing 'national security concerns' → Founder moves Delhi High Court, highlighting the ongoing pattern of using Section 69A against critical or satirical voices Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2024 NEET-UG and other exam paper leaks trigger widespread student protests, leading to the resignation of the Union Education Minister Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2024 NEET-UG paper leak allegations, protests across India, government denies widespread issues, NTA maintains integrity. Outcome: Limited action, minister remains in post Bureau coverage · www.newindianexpress.com
• 2024 NEET paper leak, re-examination for some, widespread protests Bureau coverage · www.ndtv.com
• 2024 Supreme Court refused urgent hearing on electoral bond transparency, citing 'technicalities'. Outcome: Information released after elections, reducing immediate impact Bureau coverage · www.livelaw.in
• 2024 NEET-UG paper leak leads to Radhakrishnan Committee formation to strengthen exam mechanisms. Outcome: SC now questioning implementation, implying recommendations were not fully acted upon Bureau coverage · Hindustan Times
• 2024 Congress launched 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' focusing on youth and justice → Limited electoral impact in general elections Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2024 NEET exam paper leak leads to widespread protests and calls for Education Minister's resignation. Government response: denial, minor arrests, no high-level accountability newindianexpress.com
• 2025 Four Biwal family members qualified NEET, raising suspicion Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2026 NEET-UG cancelled entirely due to 'irregularities' and paper leak allegations, CBI probe ordered Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2026 Dinesh Biwal allegedly procured NEET paper for Rs 15-30 lakh from Yash Yadav, selling it further Bureau coverage · Indian Express
• 2026 NEET UG exam held May 3, allegations of paper leak, NTA cancelled exam, CBI registered new case Bureau coverage · The Hindu National
• 2026 NEET-UG paper leaked, NTA chief claims 'not through NTA system' while CBI investigates NTA officials Bureau coverage · NDTV India
• 2026 NEET-UG paper leak, exam cancelled, CBI probe ordered. SC notes 'no lessons seem to have been learnt' Bureau coverage · Hindustan Times
• 2026 NEET paper leak again, student protests, police action against activists. Outcome: Activists detained, protests continue, minister's resignation demanded Bureau coverage · www.newindianexpress.com
• 2026 Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill passed, promising stricter punishments (5-10 years jail, Rs 50 lakh fine) and fast-track courts Bureau coverage · TOI Top Stories
• 2026 NEET-UG paper leak leads to nationwide protests, Education Minister's resignation, and formation of Nandan Nilekani task force for tech reforms. Outcome: SC expresses concern that new committee might discard previous recommendations 'lock, stock, and barrel' and questions continuity Bureau coverage · Hindustan Times
• 2026 Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike for NEET accountability and other issues met with police removal from protest site newindianexpress.com
• 2026 NEET paper leak, CBSE 12th portal chaos, CUET exam delay → 21 student suicides (CJP records), widespread protests, police action against students. 2024 (implied from 152 leaks): Multiple exam leaks affecting 7.5 crore students → No significant punishment for perpetrators, students lathi-charged for protesting indiatoday.in