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Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe, directed at the IIT Madras director, has sparked controversy and drawn ire from over 200 academicians. An open letter slammed the remark, stating that mockery is not a substitute for substantive criticism and that the director is among India's top tech brains.
A vulnerability in the Telegram messaging app, specifically its 'edited' feature, has been exploited by scammers targeting vulnerable NEET students, leading to interventions and directives from the NTA. An IIT Madras Director previously explained this vulnerability and the necessity of curbs.
Responding to her remarks, BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Gandhi of making an innocent face while covering up the wrongdoings of her own government's past.
The director of IIT Madras and the chairman of ICHR have been named members of the 20-member National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC), tasked with preparing national syllabus and teacher learning material under NCERT in India.
IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti stated that 'human integrity, not tech,' is the primary issue behind paper leaks, emphasizing that the question paper setter is the 'root of trust' in any examination.
Following criticism from the Supreme Court, India's National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reconstituted its textbook committee, including new members such as an ex-national law school V-C and an IIT Madras director.