New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid intense sloganeering by the Opposition benches. Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh introduced the Bill, as part of its legislative agenda to further strengthen the legal framework against paper leaks and examination malpractices.However, the Opposition MPs continued with the sloganeering because of which the House was adjourned till …
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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) As the Centre prepares to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday, several Opposition MPs expressed scepticism over the proposed legislation, arguing that stricter laws alone would not prevent examination paper leaks and alleging that the government has failed to ensure accountability in previous cases. Opposition MPs maintained that similar legal provisions already exist and questioned whether the pro…
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Centre’s approval for the Rs 6,969.67 crore Dwarka Road Tunnel project is set to transform urban mobility in the National Capital Region (NCR) by easing traffic congestion, improving airport connectivity and providing a seamless link between West and South Delhi, an official statement said on Saturday.The project will connect the Shiv Murti Interchange on the Dwarka Expressway (NH-248BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, providing a high-speed route for commu…
Guwahati, July 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the prevailing flood situation in the state and assured all possible assistance from the Centre for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.Sharing details of the conversation in a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said the Prime Minister called him to take stock of the flood situation, the scale of damage caused by the deluge, the progress of relief operations and the…
Guwahati, July 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that while the concerns of students over the NEET examination are genuine and deserve attention, the issue should not be politicised, especially at a time when the state is battling a severe flood situation. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said the government empathises with students and wants the country’s examination system to become more transparent and robust. He noted that the Centre has already initiated steps to…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) As part of a complete overhaul of the examination system, the National Testing Agency has sacked 47 of its officials, sources in the Union Education Ministry said on Friday.Sources privy to the matter said that legal and criminal action may also be initiated against some of the officials, amidst a massive students’ agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over NEET paper leak and other exam irregularities.Coming soon after the Centre’s approval of a proposal Bil…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) As the Centre prepares to introduce a Bill in the Parliament next week calling for harsher punishment in paper leak cases, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju warned the Congress that it will “fall into a trap” if the Opposition continues the disruption of Parliamentary proceedings.His reaction came after the first week of the Parliament’s Monsoon Session witnessed major disruptions as the Opposition, in view of the students’ agitation, kept the condition of Union Education Min…
Bhopal, July 24 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday accused the BJP-led Centre of using excessive force against students protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over the NEET paper leak and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Addressing a press conference at the Congress office in Bhopal, AICC spokesperson Shobha Oza stated that the Centre responded to students’ demand for justice with police action instead of fixing accountability for the paper leak.She…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Centre has released Rs 266.64 crore as incentives under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Medical Devices up to FY 2024-25, while Rs 209.80 crore has been disbursed under the Medical Device Parks Scheme, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda informed the Lok Sabha on Friday.In a written reply, Nadda said that of the Rs 209.80 crore released for medical device parks, Rs 177.98 crore has already been utilised.Under the Scheme for Strengt…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Centre said on Friday that it remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future.Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on X that he and J P Nadda held a detailed discussion with Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.”Along with Union Minister for Health Sh @JPNadda Ji, met Shri Sonam Wangchuk Ji at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, and held a detailed discussion on students’ concerns. Assured…