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"Public Examinations Amendment Bill must have no flaws": Opposition seeks scrutiny; BJP backs stringent penalties for paper leaks

A new bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations will be introduced. Opposition MPs seek thorough scrutiny of the proposed legislation's provisions. BJP members welcome the bill as a strong deterrent against paper leaks. The bill proposes stringent penalties including a ten-year prison term. This aims to curb organized…

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NEET row: Opposition leaders to hold strategy meet, stage protest against Police action on students

Opposition leaders convened to plan their parliamentary strategy for the ongoing session. They will discuss police action against student protestors and the NEET paper leak. Leaders voiced concerns over the use of pellet guns on unarmed youth. The government plans to introduce a bill on public examinations today. Opposition members…

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Win polls, lose authority: The lesson of July isn’t that GoI lost a minister, but that authority has to be earned between elections

A youth-led movement, born from exam scandals, forced a minister's resignation. This dissent highlights a growing gap between electoral strength and genuine authority. The government's usual tactics failed against this leaderless, self-mocking protest. Citizens now question the fairness of public systems and electoral processes. Authority must be earned through trusted…

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Ayodhya set to replace paper leak row as Opposition's next battle in Parliament

Opposition parties will shift focus to the Ayodhya donation controversy after student protests conclude. They plan to meet Monday to strategize their parliamentary approach for upcoming debates. Rahul Gandhi has accused Amit Shah of authorizing lethal force against students. The government may combine paper leak discussions with fast-track court legislation.…

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Pradhan offered to quit on first day of student agitation: BJP leader Vijayvargiya

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stated Dharmendra Pradhan offered to resign as Union Education Minister. This offer was made on the very first day of the student agitation in Delhi. Vijayvargiya congratulated Pradhan for foiling foreign designs to destabilize India. He also criticized the Congress for celebrating Pradhan's resignation. The…

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NEET row: PM Modi must apologise, Dharmendra Pradhan has to be sacked, says Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy and sought an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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10-year jail, Rs 10 crore fine & tougher sentence: What's inside anti-paper leak bill cleared by Cabinet to tighten exam security

Anti-paper leak bill: The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Prevention of Paper Leak law. These changes propose a maximum 10-year prison term and a Rs 10 crore fine. The minimum jail term will also increase from three to five years. This move aims to deter examination fraud and restore…

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How J P Nadda played a critical role in bridging gap between Centre, Sonam Wangchuk and CJP

Union Health Minister J P Nadda led government negotiations concerning the NEET paper leak protest. He engaged in multiple talks with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended his hunger strike. The government assured protesters that peaceful demonstrators would not face legal action. This assurance followed discussions on the protesters' broader demands,…

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Govt acted swiftly after NEET paper leak, protected students' future while ensuring strict action against culprits: MoS Murlidhar Mohol

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol detailed swift government actions following the NEET-UG paper leak. Accused individuals were arrested, and a CBI probe was initiated for thorough investigation. A re-examination was conducted within thirty-seven days, ensuring no admission delays. The government prioritized student futures while ensuring strict action against culprits. Discussions are…

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Rajya Sabha washout continues for 5th day; adjourned till Monday amid NEET paper leak row

Rajya Sabha experienced disruptions during the Monsoon Session's first week. Opposition members protested the NEET paper leak issue and demanded the Education Minister's resignation. The House introduced a bill to criminalize insulting the national song Vande Mataram. Proceedings were repeatedly adjourned due to continued uproar and sloganeering. The Upper House…

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Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in LS

Parliament remained deadlocked over the NEET paper leak issue on Friday as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow a debate in the Lok Sabha without preconditions, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance of a law against paper leaks and fast-track courts. However, the Congress and other opposition…

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Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill

Parliament will consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Opposition MPs will move a statutory resolution seeking disapproval of an ordinance. Private members' business includes proposals on constitutional amendments and welfare issues. The Rajya Sabha will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill.

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CJP Jantar Mantar protest: Govt acted on NEET leak, PM's fast-track courts will ensure swift justice, says Sitharaman

CJP Delhi protests: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the government's swift response to the NEET paper leak. She stated that arrests were made promptly, and fast-track courts will ensure speedy justice. The minister acknowledged the sensitivity of examination paper leaks affecting students' careers. She emphasized that action was taken before…

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NDA ready to discuss NEET paper leak in Parliament, Congress running away from debate: BJP

The BJP and Congress exchanged accusations regarding the NEET paper leak issue. BJP leaders stated the government is ready for parliamentary debate on student concerns. Opposition leaders accused the Prime Minister of harming the education system. Both parties staged counter-protests within the Parliament complex. The government announced fast-track courts for…

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Kiren Rijiju says Opposition 'running away' from NEET debate, offers to let it decide timing

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for a debate. He accused the Opposition of evading discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The government is prepared for a detailed debate in both Houses of Parliament. Opposition parties can decide the date and duration for this discussion.…

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'Come debate NEET in Parliament': BJP Chief Nitin Nabin issues open challenge to Rahul Gandhi, Opposition

The Bharatiya Janata Party has challenged the opposition to debate student issues in Parliament. BJP leaders allege that opposition parties are avoiding discussions to hide their duplicity. The government is committed to addressing youth concerns and ensuring strict punishment for paper leak culprits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured swift…

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NDA, INDIA Bloc MPs face off at Parliament's Makar Dwar amid NEET protests

While Opposition members protested against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, NDA parliamentarians demonstrated against TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee, who was suspended from the Lok Sabha for making objectionable remarks against women MPs.

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Parliament Monsoon Session: KC Venugopal moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over paper leaks, Jantar Mantar police action

Congress MP KC Venugopal submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha. He demanded a debate on the examination system crisis and police action against students. The notice cited numerous paper leaks and student suicides after losing hope. It also highlighted police brutality against protesting students and youth. Venugopal…

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Parliament deadlock continues; Opposition to meet over strategy

Opposition floor leaders will meet to strategize their joint parliamentary approach. Parliament remains stalled as the opposition demands a minister's resignation. They also insist on discussing the NEET-UG paper leak under a specific rule. The government is ready for debate but opposes new conditions. Meanwhile, a TMC leader criticized his…

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Couple of punches not a problem, happy to take many more for people: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated he is happy to endure more physical encounters for the people. He believes his role as opposition leader is to voice public concerns and highlight suffering. Gandhi recounted police whispering sentiments of government removal during his detention. He stressed that his treatment is irrelevant compared to student…

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day as govt accuses Opposition of not allowing NEET debate

The Rajya Sabha faced adjournment for the day due to a deadlock. Opposition parties demanded a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The government accused the opposition of imposing new conditions for the debate. Both sides cited different rules for initiating parliamentary discussions. No business has been conducted in…

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Walloping students in middle of street is shocking: Shashi Tharoor slams government

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor strongly criticised the Centre's actions. He called the lathi-charge on students shocking and very badly handled. Tharoor visited injured students and heard their painful testimonies. He stated that the government's response was insensitive and unacceptable. The leader also condemned the detention of opposition leaders during…

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BJP protests Congress demonstration near PM's residence; scuffle breaks out in Vijayawada

BJP workers protested in Vijayawada against a Congress demonstration in Delhi. Congress demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Rahul Gandhi honored his commitment to students by raising the issue. The Congress leader was detained after the government refused discussion. The opposition will intensify agitation across…

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Akhilesh Yadav, Kiren Rijiju spar over paper leaks in Parliament

Akhilesh Yadav criticized Prime Minister Modi for silence on paper leaks and student issues. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for discussion. Opposition members disrupted Parliament proceedings over alleged police action on students. They demanded the government address students' concerns and irregularities in examinations. Protests will…

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"Who will you listen to, if not students?": TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee asks PM Modi; backs students' protest

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee backed students protesting at Jantar Mantar. He stated the central government must listen to student concerns and their demands. Banerjee criticised police action against the Cockroach Janata Party protest on July 20. Opposition MPs also protested outside Parliament demanding the Education Minister's resignation. These actions…

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