Candidate and Associates Arrested for Using Electronic Devices to Cheat in Odisha Exam
During the Odisha Civil Services Preliminary Examination at Ajay Binay Institute of Technology, a candidate was caught using a concealed Bluetooth earbud and smartphone to receive answers from associates outside the exam hall. The candidate was observed reading questions aloud, prompting invigilators' suspicion. Following a complaint, police arrested four individuals, including the candidate, and seized electronic devices for forensic analysis. The case is being investigated under relevant laws addressing unfair means and electronic communication misuse.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (30/100). Lens Score 42/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, negative sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward account focusing on the cheating incident and subsequent police action without political framing. Both sources emphasize law enforcement and examination authorities' responses, reflecting a neutral stance centered on procedural and legal aspects rather than political implications.
The coverage maintains a factual and serious tone, highlighting the cheating incident and arrests without sensationalism. The sentiment is predominantly neutral, focusing on the investigation and security concerns, with no overt positive or negative emotional language.
How 2 sources covered this story
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