The Ministry of Education refuted claims by Sam Pitroda regarding a hacking incident during a virtual session at "IIT Ranchi," which does not exist. The ministry clarified that Pitroda was not invited to any event by IIIT Ranchi, condemning his remarks as an attempt to malign IIT's reputation and warning of legal consequences.
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