# Behind the NEET paper leak, Hijab ban roll back, and CBSE three language rule

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Podcast: [3 Things](https://stenobird.com/podcast/3-things-69930)
Published: 2026-05-18T00:30:02+00:00
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## Resource

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Hamza Khan about the investigation regarding the NEET 2026 paper leak. He shares what led to the initial doubt, how it was confirmed, the probe and how the government has reacted to the leak. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Akram M. about Karnataka: how the state government reversed the 2022 order that had effectively barred hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges and the reactions this decision has received. (10:40) Lastly, we talk about the CBSE's decision regarding the implementation of the three-language rule for Class 9, starting 1st of July, this year. (18:12) Hosted by Niharika Nanda Produced by Shashank Bhargava, Ichha Sharma, and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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