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Earlier this month, PM Narendra Modi announced the cancellation of key school-leaving examinations. "We were glued to our phones, waiting for the announcement on Twitter," said 18-year-old Vishwas Dubey. The Boards examinations are crucial for students hoping to secure admission in some of India's most prestigious public universities. Vishwas was among millions of students who were due to take the exams. The exams, originally planned for May, were postponed to July, with the authorities saying they would do a review on 1 June. The cancellation came as a huge relief to many who were anxious about writing exams at a…