Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Mastermind Bijendra Gupta Arrested in Bihar
Bijendra Kumar Gupta, the alleged mastermind behind the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak, was arrested in Bihar by Bhiwandi Police after evading capture for several months. Gupta, linked to multiple exam paper leak cases nationwide, was brought to Pune and will face further interrogation. The investigation has led to 14 arrests, including Gupta's wife and associates, with authorities probing the syndicate's interstate operations, financial trails, and security breaches at an Agra-based printing press. The TET exam was postponed following the leak.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 5%, Centre 64%, Right 31%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, swarajyamag, freepressjournal, thehindu, thetribune, zeenews, httpswwwoutlookindiacom, opindia, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 4 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 (38–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Jul, 04:52 am. Other outlets followed.