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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has floated a Rs7.5 crore tender to hire a private security agency for 24x7 protection of its headquarters, regional offices, confidential examination material, server rooms, and other critical infrastructure. The move comes as the agency undergoes reforms following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. Under the proposed two-year contract, security personnel will safeguard sensitive exam records and restricted areas using advanced surveillance measures. The tender follows recommendations to strengthen NTA's security framework, while the CBI continues its investigation into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak that led to the exam's cancellation and re-test. NATIONAL NEWS | Videos

Protests over paper leaks: SC to hear on Monday pleas relating to police action | India News

The agency said its investigation found that the accused received around Rs95 lakh from candidates and attempted to project the proceeds as legitimate income. | India News

BJP leader Smriti Irani has defended the response of the Centre to the Students' protest over paper leaks. She also reminded students that they have the right dissent, not anarchy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the setting up of fast-track courts last week to tackle the cases of paper leaks following widespread protests against the issue.

While Judge Anu Grover Baliga has been transferred to a Special NIA Court, her place in the anti-paper leak court will be taken by Judge Ajay Gupta. The transfers are part of a massive reshuffle ordered by the Delhi High Court, which reassigned 138 judicial officers across various courts in the national capital.

Rahul Gandhi said PM Modi has not met a single grieving parent. "He has not sat with a single student whose future was stolen by a leaked paper. | India News

The action targets assets allegedly bought with proceeds of crime generated by an organised syndicate that leaked confidential question papers for the 2016 and 2021 VDO/VPDO exams and manipulated the recruitment process.

Following the reshuffle, all pending NEET-UG 2026 paper leak cases before the Special Fast-Track Court will now come up before Special Judge Ajay Gupta., India News, Times Now

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the preparations for NEET-PG 2026, emphasising a smooth, secure and transparent examination process set for August 30. , India News, Times Now