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Lok Sabha resumes business after days of deadlock, takes up anti-paper leak Bill amid sharp govt-Opposition clash

The Lok Sabha resumed legislative business, debating the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026. The government defended the proposed changes as a significant step for student protection. Opposition members dismissed the legislation as inadequate and criticized its effectiveness. They highlighted ongoing paper leaks despite the previous 2024 law. The debate focused…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

BJP leaders step up Instagram activity after PM's call for digital outreach

The BJP is intensifying its digital outreach on Instagram to connect with young people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads this coordinated push following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Several Union ministers and party leaders have joined this heightened activity on the platform. The party's focus follows student protests which highlighted…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests: Official records

Police records detail the use of non-lethal munitions during a protest march. The Rapid Action Force fired plastic pellets and tear gas shells near Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties have targeted the government over the use of force against protesters. The Delhi Police stated claims of using pellets against peaceful protesters…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Kangana Ranaut on NEET Protest: BJP MP calls CJP demonstrators 'filth' and 'garbage'

Reacting to viral videos from the NEET paper leak protests, the BJP MP said the visuals left her "scarred" and alleged the Opposition was obstructing education reforms in Parliament.

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Govt to push anti-paper leak Bill even without debate if Opposition refuses discussion: Rijiju

The government will pass the Public Examinations Bill without discussion if the Opposition refuses participation. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged political parties to hold consultations for the debate. The Bill aims to strengthen legal frameworks against examination fraud with tougher penalties. Opposition parties demand detailed scrutiny by a committee…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

"Toh fayda kya hua?" Priyanka Gandhi slams reports of FIR on students in states; says new exam bill 'pointless'

Priyanka Gandhi questioned the new anti-paper leak bill's effectiveness. She cited unverified reports of FIRs against students in Bihar and Bengal. Opposition MPs protested alleged police action on student protestors outside Parliament. The government plans to introduce an amendment bill during the Monsoon Session. A task force will recommend reforms…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

"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…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 26

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.…

The Economic Times · Jul 26