CBI Advances NEET-UG 2026 Leak Probe, Clears Sanjeev Mukhiya in 2024 Case
The CBI is advancing its investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with the court permitting collection of additional handwriting samples from accused Manisha Sanjay Havaldar. Thirteen arrests have been made, and a chargesheet against key accused, including retired professor PV Kulkarni, is expected soon. Separately, the CBI found no evidence linking Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya to the 2024 NEET paper leak, clearing him after identifying 45 other accused involved in the conspiracy and distribution of the stolen papers.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 83%, Right 17%). Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: opindia, ndtv, thefinancialexpress, ndtv, thetribune, economictimes, thetribune, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 1 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 23 Jul, 07:37 am. Other outlets followed.