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- Asianet NewsablePublic Examinations Amendment Bill 2026: Milestone for Student WelfareUnion Minister Jitendra Singh moved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha, calling it a 'milestone legislation' for student welfare. The bill proposes stricter punishments and speedy justice for exam-related crimes.Polity · Governance
- MoneycontrolParliament Debates Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Proposals and TimelineThe Bill is slated to be taken up for passage in the Lok Sabha, aiming to amend the existing Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This follows widespread protests and concerns over paper leaks in competitive exams.Polity · Governance
- Times of IndiamainsGovt rejects Meta's explanation on brief removal of PM Modi's Facebook videoThe Centre has rejected Meta's explanation that Prime Minister Modi's Facebook video was removed 'in error', calling it 'not reasonable' and stating the issue is 'far from settled'. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) summoned Meta's global head of public policy over the incident, and further discussions are planned.Polity · Governance · IT and Social Media Regulation
- PIBDefence Minister Unveils Historic Policy Reforms for Indian Coast GuardDefence Minister Rajnath Singh announced two major policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on July 28, 2026. These reforms aim to promote gender equality in recruitment and service conditions, and streamline ex-gratia payments for families of personnel missing at sea.Defence · Governance · Women Empowerment
- MoneycontrolParliamentary Panel Summons Meta, X, Google, Snapchat Over PM Modi Video RowThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT and Communications has summoned social media firms Meta, X, Google, and Snapchat to discuss privacy and public order concerns. This follows Meta's apology for briefly removing a video from Prime Minister Modi's Facebook account, raising questions about content moderation and platform accountability.Polity · Governance · IT and Communications
- Asianet NewsableSP Alleges Voter List Irregularities in UP Anupshahr, Seeks EC ProbeThe Samajwadi Party has submitted a memorandum to the UP Chief Electoral Officer alleging massive irregularities in the Anupshahr Assembly constituency's voter list, affecting over 27,000 voters. The party claims names and details were altered on religious grounds and demands a comprehensive probe.Polity · Governance
- Hindustan TimesTN CM to Pursue Bilateral Talks with Karnataka on Cauvery Despite Farmers' OppositionTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is keen on engaging Karnataka in bilateral talks to resolve the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, despite strong opposition from farmers and the DMK. The move comes amid severe water shortage in Cauvery delta districts and the Centre's statement that Karnataka does not need Tamil Nadu's consent for the Mekedatu project.Polity · Governance · IR · Agriculture · Inter-State Relations
- NDTVParliament Monsoon Session 2026: Public Examinations BillThe Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 is set to be moved in Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session. This bill aims to curb malpractices in public examinations, a pressing issue following recent paper leaks.Polity · Governance
- Hindustan TimesCentre's Anti-Paper Leak Law Exposes Gaps in Haryana's 2021 ActThe Haryana government's anti-paper leak law, enacted in 2021, has shown limited prosecution success, with only 12 of 17 FIRs reaching chargesheet stage by end of 2025. This comes as the Centre fast-tracks its own 2024 anti-paper leak law, highlighting procedural gaps in Haryana's legislation.Polity · Governance · Law and Order
- MoneycontrolParliament Deadlock Ends: Anti-Paper Leak Bill to Be DiscussedThe Parliament deadlock over NEET protests has ended after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla offered a six-hour window for discussion on the Public Examinations Bill. This anti-paper leak legislation aims to reform India's competitive examination system.Polity · Governance
- Hindustan TimesprelimsSC orders speedy, impartial probe into Ram temple donation embezzlementThe Supreme Court on Monday directed a speedy, qualitative, and impartial investigation into allegations of embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The court also ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic audit expert in the special investigation team (SIT).Polity · Governance
- Hindustan TimesParliament to Debate Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Bill After Opposition ProtestsThe Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, introduced by Union minister Jitendra Singh, will be debated in Parliament on Tuesday after Opposition protests halted its passage twice. The bill aims to hike fines and punishment for exam paper leaks, and promises speedy trials via fast-track courts. The debate follows days of protests over police violence during student agitations on July 20.Polity · Governance · Security
- Times of IndiaSupreme Court orders Tamil Nadu to pay market rate land compensation or return 970 acresThe Supreme Court has directed Tamil Nadu to either pay compensation at market rate (as of Jan 1, 2014) for 970 acres of land acquired in 2009-10, or return the land within six weeks. This order significantly increases the state's financial burden from Rs 21 crore to over Rs 180 crore, worsening its fiscal crisis.Polity · Economy · Governance
- Times of IndiaSupreme Court Urges Out-of-Box Thinking to Tackle Paper LeaksThe Supreme Court, while hearing a PIL on medical entrance exams, stressed the need for innovative solutions to address recurring paper leaks. The government informed the court about a high-powered committee formed for education reform. The court will hear the NEET paper leak petition on August 3.Polity · Governance · Education
- Times of IndiaParliament impasse may end; Lok Sabha to take up exam reforms billParliamentary proceedings have been stalled since July 20 due to opposition protests over Delhi Police actions against students. A breakthrough is emerging after Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's outreach, with the government's bill on paper leaks likely to be discussed in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Polity · Governance
- Times of IndiaprelimsSC directs UP to add forensic auditor to SIT probing Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlementThe Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to include a forensic audit expert in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged embezzlement of donations to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The court is monitoring the investigation directly and has sought a status report within two weeks.Polity · Governance
- Asianet NewsableprelimsUP forms SIT for Ram Temple graft probe; SC seeks report in 2 weeksThe Supreme Court has directed the newly formed SIT to submit a status report within two weeks on the alleged embezzlement of donations for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Uttar Pradesh government constituted the SIT under IGP Kiran S to investigate the matter.Polity · Judiciary · Governance
- PIBLok Sabha: Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on 27 July 2026. The Bill seeks to strengthen the existing 2024 Act by introducing faster investigations, special fast-track courts, stricter penalties, and higher fines to curb organised malpractices in public examinations.Polity · Governance · Law and Order