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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
- Asianet NewsableprelimsDelhi HC: Teacher Election Duty Must Not Cause Unbearable StressThe Delhi High Court has directed the Election Commission of India to ensure that election-related duties assigned to government school teachers do not cause 'unbearable' stress or adversely affect classroom teaching. This observation came while hearing a Public Interest Litigation challenging the deployment of teachers for election work.Polity · Judiciary · Election Commission
- Hindustan TimesCalcutta HC Orders Protection for Inter-faith Marriage, Upholds Right to Choose PartnerThe Calcutta High Court directed West Bengal police to provide security for an inter-faith marriage in Howrah, asserting that adults have the right to choose their life partners. This order reinforces constitutional protections for personal choice and inter-faith marriages, which often face societal opposition.Polity · Social Issues
- 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
- Asianet NewsablePIL in SC challenges Delhi Police's FRT use at Jantar Mantar protestA Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Police's use of facial recognition technology (FRT) and biometric surveillance at Jantar Mantar protests. The petition argues that such surveillance violates fundamental rights to privacy, free speech, and peaceful assembly under the Constitution.Polity · Science and Technology
- 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
- 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
- Hindustan TimesCentre Summons Meta Global Head, Instagram Chief Over IT Rules Non-ComplianceThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta's global affairs president Joel Kaplan and Instagram chief Adam Mosseri after Meta allegedly restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Instagram video. The summons also addresses broader issues of synthetically generated content and non-compliance with IT rules.Polity · Economy
- NDTVAllahabad HC: Woman Deceived by Concealed Marriage Entitled to MaintenanceThe Allahabad High Court ruled that a woman who was deceived into marriage because her husband concealed his existing marriage is entitled to maintenance under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). This decision reinforces the legal protection for women in fraudulent marriages.Polity · Social Justice · Society
- Hindustan TimesSC Bars Coercive Action Against Student Protesters, Orders Release of MinorsThe Supreme Court intervened in student protests over paper leaks, restraining coercive action and ordering release of minors. The court also called for an independent probe into allegations of police excesses and violence.Polity · Judiciary · Security
- 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
- PIBprelimsMDONER USP Initiative: Parliamentary Committee Meeting on NE DevelopmentUnion Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDONER) to review the progress of the ministry's flagship 'Unique Selling Proposition' (USP) initiative. The meeting focused on advancing PM Modi's vision of a self-reliant and globally competitive Northeast, with discussions on market access, value addition, branding, logistics, and export promotion.Polity · Agriculture · Economy
- Asianet NewsableprelimsLok Sabha debates anti-paper leak bill; TMC MP slams betrayalTMC MP Saugata Roy announced a six-hour Lok Sabha debate on the anti-paper leak bill. He also criticized former TMC MPs who joined the newly formed NCPI and the BJP-led NDA alliance, calling it a 'betrayal'.Polity
- 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 TimesHC Seeks Affidavits from Punjab, Haryana on Mental Healthcare Act ImplementationThe Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the chief secretaries of Punjab and Haryana to file personal affidavits regarding the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017. The court expressed serious concern that despite eight years since the Act came into force, key bodies like the State Mental Health Authority and Mental Health Review Board have not been constituted in Haryana, and Punjab has also not fully implemented the Act.Polity · Social Justice · Health
- Hindustan TimesUP directed to prepare Yamuna clean-up plan, complete projects by Jan 2028The Union home minister reviewed a status report on the Yamuna rejuvenation programme, directing Uttar Pradesh to prepare a time-bound action plan and complete all sewage treatment and pollution abatement projects on drains flowing towards the Yamuna by January 2028. The report also highlights UP's demand for its rightful share of Yamuna waters under the 1994 inter-state agreement.Polity · IR · Water Resources
- 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
- Hindustan TimesSC: Enormous issues in enforcing anti-defection law are making of MPsThe Supreme Court agreed to examine a petition by senior advocate Kapil Sibal challenging the interpretation of the merger provision in the Tenth Schedule that allows legislators to escape disqualification. The Court observed that the enforcement issues are the making of Parliament members themselves.Polity
- Mintprelims8th Pay Commission: Fitment Factor Above 3 May Raise Salaries, Test Fiscal DisciplineThe 8th Pay Commission will complete half its allocated time in August 2026, and the debate over the fitment factor has intensified as employee unions demand a multiplier above 3. A higher fitment factor could significantly increase salaries and pensions, but the Centre must balance employee expectations with fiscal sustainability.Polity · Economy · Schemes
- 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 TimesmainsUK Judge Calls Indian Supreme Court Workload UnsustainableUK Supreme Court judge Lord George Leggatt, during a visit to India, commented on the unsustainable workload of the Indian Supreme Court, highlighting the stark contrast with the UK Supreme Court's caseload. His remarks have sparked discussions on judicial reforms, including potential separation of constitutional and appellate jurisdictions.Polity · Economy
- 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 IndiaSupreme Court to Hear Plea on Anti-Defection Law InterpretationThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by senior advocate Kapil Sibal seeking interpretation of the anti-defection law, particularly the merger provision under the Tenth Schedule. The court issued notice to the Centre, acknowledging significant issues with the current working of the Tenth Schedule. This could have major repercussions for India's political landscape by curbing illegal defections through party mergers.Polity · Constitutional Bodies · Judiciary · Parliament
- Times of IndiaSC: Insolvency moratorium protects company, not promoters or directorsThe Supreme Court clarified that the moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) protects only the corporate debtor, not its promoters or directors. This ruling came in a case where homebuyers challenged a National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) order that had stayed consumer complaints against promoters of a real estate firm due to pending insolvency proceedings against the company.Polity · Economy
- Free Press JournalBombay HC Seeks Maharashtra Stand on PM Modi's Eco-Friendly Clay Ganesh Idols AppealThe Bombay High Court has asked the Maharashtra government to clarify its stance on Prime Minister Modi's appeal for eco-friendly clay Ganesh idols during the festival. This comes amid ongoing petitions over the use and immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, highlighting the conflict between religious practices and environmental protection.Polity · IR · Judiciary
- Free Press JournalmainsBombay HC Cuts Interim Maintenance, Says Working Spouses Must Share Costs EquallyThe Bombay High Court reduced interim maintenance payable by a husband, emphasizing that earning spouses must both contribute to maintaining their lifestyle. The court also ruled that decisions on child's education and fees cannot be taken unilaterally by one parent when both are expected to contribute financially.Polity · Society · Social Justice
- 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
- Times of IndiaSupreme Court: No bail in digital arrest cases barring exceptional groundsThe Supreme Court has ruled that bail will not be granted to accused in digital arrest scams unless extraordinary grounds exist. This comes as the court termed digital arrests the 'worst kind of crime against senior citizens' and directed that such cases be equated with robbery and dacoity.Polity · Security · Judiciary
- Free Press JournalmainsRPI Opposes Maharashtra SC/ST Sub-Categorisation, Warns of Statewide AgitationThe Republican Party of India (RPI) has submitted a memorandum to the Panvel Sub-Divisional Officer opposing the Maharashtra government's proposed sub-categorisation of SC/ST reservations. The party warns of a statewide constitutional agitation if the policy is not withdrawn, citing constitutional violations and lack of data.Polity · Social Justice
- Mintprelims576 Indians report income over ₹100 crore in FY26; billionaires grow 4x in 5 yearsMinister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Lok Sabha on 27 July 2026 that the number of individuals reporting gross total income of ₹100 crore or more has surged to 576 in AY26, a four-fold increase from 142 in AY22. This highlights rising income concentration and wealth inequality in India.Economy · Polity
- MoneycontrolprelimsKarnataka seeks Centre nod for HAL airport, funds for STRR, suburban railKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, at an all-party meeting in New Delhi, urged the state's MPs to jointly press the Centre to clear 13 pending proposals, including reopening of HAL airport and funding for Bengaluru's suburban rail and Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR). He also demanded release of Rs 2,186 crore in Finance Commission grants.Polity · Infrastructure
- 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