Punjab-Haryana High Court Seeks CBI Response on Pharmacy Exam Cheating Allegations
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought responses from the CBI and Punjab government regarding a plea for an independent investigation into alleged cheating and paper leak in the July 19 pharmacy officer exam for 454 posts. Police arrested several accused linked to an inter-state cheating network using electronic devices but cleared examination officials without detailed inquiry. Petitioners question the police probe's thoroughness and seek a CBI investigation amid concerns over recruitment uncertainty for candidates.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 74%, Right 26%). Overall sentiment is negative (34/100). Lens Score 63/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, ndtv. 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 (32–35/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 24 Sept, 01:10 pm. Other outlets followed.