Uttarakhand Technical University Cancels Two Exams After Question Paper Leak; Professor Arrested
Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU) cancelled two even-semester exams for Machine Learning for Internet of Things and Electromagnetic Field Theory after inquiries found that Ashish Kumar Gupta, an assistant professor at Shivalik College of Engineering, shared exam questions with students via WhatsApp and an internal portal before the tests. The university registered an FIR and ordered re-examinations in August 2026. Authorities are investigating the extent of the breach and the involvement of others, while the Uttarakhand government emphasized a zero-tolerance policy on exam malpractice.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 64%, Right 36%). Overall sentiment is neutral (53/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, thestatesman, timesnow, oneindia, zeenews, indiatvnews, indianexpress, ndtv, and 3 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 ranged widely across outlets — from 38/100 to 68/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 23 Jul, 04:33 am. Other outlets followed.