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Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh funding

BigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times

'They just moved to VPNs' — Telegram CEO slams UK's teen social media ban with stark Russian comparison

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov didn't mince words about the UK's proposed teen social media ban, drawing a controversial parallel to Russian censorship and claiming that users will simply bypass the restrictions.

TechRadar

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…

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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

BJP govt has 'failed' first test of accountability by not seeking Pradhan's resignation: Kharge

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi government for exam irregularities. He demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, citing widespread paper leaks affecting millions of youth. Kharge highlights the government's failure to ensure accountability, with multiple exams like NEET, SSC, UGC-NET, and CUET facing leaks. Rahul Gandhi will address student…

The Economic Times

NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: Indian Army helicopter transports question papers to Tirunelveli amid tight security

The NEET examination held last month was cancelled following allegations of question paper leakage, after which authorities announced that the re-examination would be conducted on June 21.

The Economic Times

Why has India suddenly banned Telegram?

Indian government cracks down on channels on the Telegram app offering fake entrance exam questions for a hefty fee

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India blocks Telegram over 'medical entrance exam fraud' concerns

India's government has blocked messaging app Telegram until June 22, saying the platform was used to "defraud candidates" taking the medical entrance examination. The restriction was issued under a stringent provision of the IT law, which empowers ‌the government to block access to online sites in the "interest of sovereignty…

France 24

Is Telegram banned in India? What you can and cannot do, and when the restrictions will end

Telegram banned in India: Telegram users in India are facing two temporary restrictions this month. Access to the platform has been restricted until June 22, while Telegram's ability to edit already-posted messages has been disabled until June 30. The measures were introduced in connection with the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination,…

The Economic Times

Telegram temporarily restricted in India ahead of NEET re-exam; NTA welcomes Centre's move

Telegram access in India is temporarily restricted until June 22, 2026, following a government crackdown on fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National Testing Agency welcomed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's action, citing the misuse of Telegram's message-editing feature to fabricate evidence of paper…

The Economic Times

Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia

Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections

The Guardian - UK

Mysterious Russian-speaking handler orchestrated arson attack on Keir Starmer’s former home

Ukrainian builder Roman Lavrynovych, 22, was recruited by a Russian speaking Telegram account known as ‘El Money’

The Independent UK

The Russian-speaking mastermind at heart of Starmer-linked arson trial

Two men have been convicted of attacks linked to ‘El Money’ – a Telegram contact who the court heard wanted to see results of their crimes ‘on the news’

The Guardian - UK

FBI takes out huge AI-powered phishing service: Outsider Enterprise was using over a million phishing URLs to steal credit card data and passwords

Servers, Telegram bots, and money, all seized by the authorities.

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Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine

European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.

The Economic Times

Nine killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacks

Kyiv experienced its most intense Russian air assault in two weeks. The historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery suffered severe damage and caught fire. Four people died and 23 were injured in the strikes. Other Ukrainian cities also faced attacks. Ukraine and Russia continue to exchange drone and missile strikes across…

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Russian attacks across Ukraine kill several, set renowned Kyiv monastery ablaze

Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s biggest cities in an overnight barrage that killed at least 11 people and set fire to a world-renowned religious landmark, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other officials said Monday.

Euronews

Deadly overnight Russian attack in Ukraine as industrial facilities were struck deep into Russia

Two killed and four injured in overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. On the same night, Ukrainian strikes hit strategic Russian industrial facilities located 700km from the border with Ukraine.

The Economic Times

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain

Since the Kremlin ratcheted up control over the internet this year, Russians have been turning to increasingly convoluted technical solutions to circumvent state monitoring and restrictions on popular foreign apps like Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and the Telegram messenger.

France 24

Why Russian trucks in Ukraine are covered in ‘zebra’ camouflage

Images shared by military bloggers show Russian forces using black-and-white striped camouflage on their trucks. The technique aims to deceive the AI recognition systems of Ukrainian drones, underscoring the constant adaptation of tactics in the conflict.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Senior Russian diplomat meets UK, French and German ambassadors in Moscow

Europe has pushed for more peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

Bangkok Post

Cybercriminals exploit Fifa World Cup fans with scams

Cybercriminals are using the Fifa World Cup to launch scams and steal credentials, warns FortiGuard Labs, the research arm of cybersecurity firm Fortinet.

The Economic Times

Drones hit historic museum in Russia-annexed Crimea as officials alter train schedule

Ukrainian drones struck a historic museum in Sevastopol and targeted Russian energy infrastructure. Authorities reduced nighttime train services due to intensifying air attacks. Several Russian cities, including Novokuibyshevsk and Moscow, reported repelling drone assaults. These attacks are impacting Russia's oil output and causing fuel shortages in Crimea.

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