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NTA subject expert Manisha Mandhare arrested by CBI over alleged NEET 2026 Biology question leak

NTA subject expert Manisha Mandhare arrested by CBI over alleged NEET 2026 Biology question leak

CBI has arrested Pune senior Botany teacher Manisha Gurunath Mandhare in connection with an alleged NEET UG 2026 Biology paper leak. The agency says she was an NTA-appointed subject expert with authorized access to the question paper and shared confidential content with selected candidates. CBI claims she ran special coaching sessions at her residence in April 2026, dictating Biology questions later reported to match the exam held on May 3 before it was cancelled. Searches across six locations and nine arrests are underway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
CBI arrests second NTA panel insider Manisha Mandhare in NEET UG 2026 paper leak case after PV Kulkarni

CBI arrests second NTA panel insider Manisha Mandhare in NEET UG 2026 paper leak case after PV Kulkarni

In a major step in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak probe, the CBI has arrested Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a senior woman biology lecturer from Pune and an expert on the NTA question-setting panel. Sources say she was detained first for interrogation before formal arrest. The agency claims she had complete access to the Botany and Zoology sections and allegedly mobilised candidates through special coaching at her residence, with questions reportedly matching those that appeared in the May 3 exam. The arrest follows PV Kulkarni’s detention as “kingpin.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026

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Haryana greenlights CBI probe into five IAS officers in 590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case

Haryana greenlights CBI probe into five IAS officers in 590 crore IDFC First Bank fraud case

Haryana has authorized the CBI to investigate the alleged role of five IAS officers in a Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case. The approval, granted under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, enables the agency to question the officers after earlier legal barriers. The probe follows claims that government funds were diverted through fraudulent approvals into private banks like IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. CBI searches in Chandigarh and Panchkula led to seizures of financial records and digital evidence. Sixteen people have been arrested so far.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
CBI Arrests NEET UG 2026 Paper Setter PV Kulkarni Called Kingpin as Raids Expand Nationwide

CBI Arrests NEET UG 2026 Paper Setter PV Kulkarni Called Kingpin as Raids Expand Nationwide

CBI arrested Maharashtra chemistry lecturer Prof PV Kulkarni, a NEET-UG 2026 paper-setting committee member, alleging he masterminded the medical entrance exam leak. Investigators say Kulkarni had authorized access in the weeks before the test and allegedly ran paid coaching sessions where he dictated questions and answers. Forensic checks of seized notebooks reportedly showed handwritten notes matching the actual paper set on May 3. The probe began May 12 on a Higher Education Department complaint and has led to multiple arrests and raids, including at NTA records.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
Supreme Court orders CBI probe over fake law degrees as CJI blasts fraudulent lawyers in black robes

Supreme Court orders CBI probe over fake law degrees as CJI blasts fraudulent lawyers in black robes

The Supreme Court on Friday sharply condemned the growing number of lawyers allegedly holding fake law degrees. During a hearing before CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, the bench said the Central Bureau of Investigation should probe the issue, describing fraudulent practitioners as a serious concern. The court also criticized a practicing lawyer over social media conduct and the aggressive language used while seeking contempt proceedings against the Delhi High Court’s delays. The petitioner later withdrew the plea.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
CBI raids Maharashtra coaching chief in NEET paper leak probe after 2026 exam cancellation

CBI raids Maharashtra coaching chief in NEET paper leak probe after 2026 exam cancellation

The CBI is actively investigating alleged NEET (UG) paper leaks, conducting fresh questioning in Latur, Maharashtra. Investigators visited and questioned Shivraj Motegaonkar, director of Renukai Chemistry Classes, at his residence in Omkar Residency, with a 28-member team currently camping in the city. Earlier, the agency detained a retired chemistry faculty member tied to the paper-setting committee. The NEET (UG) 2026 exam on May 3 was cancelled on May 12. Police inquiry began after a complaint alleging 42 mock test questions matched NEET.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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CBI says NEET UG 2026 leak involved Rajasthan family and interstate network exchanging papers for up to 12 lakh

CBI says NEET UG 2026 leak involved Rajasthan family and interstate network exchanging papers for up to 12 lakh

The CBI has laid out new claims in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, accusing a Rajasthan-based family of orchestrating an interstate network that procured and circulated leaked question papers for ₹10-12 lakh deals. Investigators trace the plot to April 2026, when a Nashik contact allegedly approached a Gurugram resident. They say original mark sheets, roll-number details and a cheque were used as security, with leaked sets sent via Telegram as PDFs before the exam.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
CBI raids Chandigarh and Panchkula as IDFC First and AU Small Finance fraud probe widens

CBI raids Chandigarh and Panchkula as IDFC First and AU Small Finance fraud probe widens

CBI carried out searches at seven locations across Chandigarh and Panchkula as part of a fraud probe involving IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank. The case, handed over by the Haryana government, investigates allegations that bank officials allegedly conspired with public servants to misappropriate government funds. Authorities claim the wrongdoing was routed through jewelry showrooms and private entities, widening the inquiry into how credit and payments were potentially manipulated.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
CBI raids Chandigarh and Panchkula in Haryana bank scam seizing digital evidence and records from 16 accused

CBI raids Chandigarh and Panchkula in Haryana bank scam seizing digital evidence and records from 16 accused

The Central Bureau of Investigation raided multiple locations in Chandigarh and Panchkula as part of an investigation into a Haryana bank scam. The CBI said it seized financial records and digital evidence related to alleged fraud involving government funds. According to officials, certain individuals from IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank allegedly colluded with Haryana government public servants to misappropriate money using fraudulent means. The case was transferred to the CBI by the Haryana government, and searches were carried out at seven sites on May 14. Sixteen people have been arrested as the probe accelerates.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan Orders CBI Into NEET 2026 Leak Warning Nobody Will Be Spared for Insider Links

Dharmendra Pradhan Orders CBI Into NEET 2026 Leak Warning Nobody Will Be Spared for Insider Links

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan escalated the NEET 2026 paper leak controversy, telling NTA-linked officials that “nobody will be spared” as the Central Bureau of Investigation takes over. He said the probe will examine every possible link, including potential insider involvement within the NTA, while assuring that “meritorious students” will not face injustice. The government also announced a re-exam with major relief: no fee, choice of exam city and centre, extra 15 minutes, and new admit cards by June 14.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026

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NEET paper leak investigation widens as two more arrests push total near seven

NEET paper leak investigation widens as two more arrests push total near seven

The CBI’s investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak has accelerated, with two additional people arrested on Thursday and the total number of arrests rising to around seven. Authorities identified the new accused as Dhananjay Lokhanda and Manisha Waghmare, arrested from Ahilyanagar and Pune respectively. The CBI also conducted searches at 14 locations across India. Earlier, five people were arrested on Wednesday. Investigators said the Pune woman had received funds linked to 21 bank accounts before the exam.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
NEET UG paper leak Delhi court orders seven day CBI custody for five accused

NEET UG paper leak Delhi court orders seven day CBI custody for five accused

A Delhi court has sent five accused in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case to seven days of CBI custody. The CBI argued custodial interrogation is crucial to crack the conspiracy, spot additional suspects, and track financial transactions tied to an alleged exam-leak network operating across multiple states through intermediaries.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
CBI Detains Retired Professor In Latur In NEET Paper Leak Probe Spark Doubts

CBI Detains Retired Professor In Latur In NEET Paper Leak Probe Spark Doubts

The CBI has detained a retired professor in Latur as its probe into the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak case escalates. The agency’s move suggests it is pursuing a well-organised paper-setting network tied to the city’s reputation as an education hub. Investigators say the development raises new questions about possible connections within the coaching and exam ecosystem.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
NEET UG paper leak accused claims big people shielded as CBI arrests five

NEET UG paper leak accused claims big people shielded as CBI arrests five

In the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, an accused alleges that influential people are being protected while smaller players are targeted. The CBI has arrested five individuals across three states, suspecting a multi-state network involving coaching institutes, courier services, and social media. Investigators are now scanning digital records and financial trails to identify larger operators.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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NEET 2026 Paper Leak Woman Detained in Pune Handed to CBI With Two Suspects

NEET 2026 Paper Leak Woman Detained in Pune Handed to CBI With Two Suspects

Maharashtra Police detained two more suspects in the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak case, including a woman from Pune. The woman, identified as Manisha Waghmare, was picked up from Bibvewadi and reportedly works as a beautician. After questioning, the suspects were handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), signalling a widening probe.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
CBI chief Praveen Sood gets one year extension for second term beyond 2026

CBI chief Praveen Sood gets one year extension for second term beyond 2026

Praveen Sood’s tenure as CBI chief has been extended by one year, marking his second extension in office. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared the move beyond May 24, 2026. Sood had taken charge in May 2023 for a two-year term, with the latest decision following a selection committee meeting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
CBI arrests five in NEET UG paper leak as searches widen and devices seized forensics

CBI arrests five in NEET UG paper leak as searches widen and devices seized forensics

The CBI has arrested five people linked to the NEET UG paper leak, while carrying out searches across India. The agency has seized digital devices for forensic analysis and is coordinating with Rajasthan Police. CBI officials also visited NTA headquarters to collect documents. The NEET UG exam was cancelled after malpractice allegations surfaced.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
NEET paper leak accused Shubham Khairnar sent on two day CBI transit remand

NEET paper leak accused Shubham Khairnar sent on two day CBI transit remand

A Mumbai court ordered NEET paper leak accused Shubham Khairnar, arrested in Nashik, to be placed on a two day transit remand with the CBI. The central agency took him into custody late Tuesday night and produced him before a magistrate’s court, seeking the remand to carry out further investigation in Delhi.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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NEET paper leak suspect detained in Pune, CBI takes over as exams cancelled

NEET paper leak suspect detained in Pune, CBI takes over as exams cancelled

Pune Police have detained a woman linked to the NEET paper leak and handed her to the CBI for further investigation. The leak forced cancellation of the undergraduate medical entrance exam, leaving over 22 lakh aspirants waiting for a new exam date and counselling schedule. Authorities say the probe will focus on how the paper was compromised.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Kejriwal urges Gen Z to protest NEET UG cancellation after paper leak claims

Kejriwal urges Gen Z to protest NEET UG cancellation after paper leak claims

Arvind Kejriwal called on Gen Z to protest after NEET UG 2026 was cancelled due to alleged paper leaks and irregularities. Speaking at a press conference, he claimed more than 93 exam leak cases since 2014 have affected around six crore youth and questioned whether senior leaders were involved. The case is with the CBI, while NTA says registrations remain valid for the re-test.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
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