Four Candidates Booked for Using Modified Devices in IIT Powai Recruitment Exam
Four candidates were booked for allegedly using modified electronic devices to cheat during a Group D Multi-Tasking Staff recruitment exam at Central Sanskrit University's centre in IIT Powai, Mumbai. Despite mobile jammers and security checks in all 14 exam rooms, suspicious behavior led to body searches that uncovered the devices. The candidates, reportedly from Haryana, were detained after attempts to flee. Police seized the devices and registered a case, with investigations ongoing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 10 Aug, 03:07 am. Other outlets followed.