The debate over India’s examination system and alleged paper leaks took an unexpected turn in the Lok Sabha as lawmakers from both the ruling alliance and the Opposition brought popular Gen Z expressions into a heated political exchange over proposed changes to the country’s anti-paper leak law. Terms such as “clock it”, “delulu”, “FOMO” and...
The Karnataka government has transferred the investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 400 veterinary officers through the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in a move aimed at ensuring a more independent and comprehensive examination of the allegations. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the integrity of...
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in the escalating dispute over Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, questioning the Centre’s position on whether the neighbouring state requires the consent of downstream states before proceeding with the plan. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Vijay...
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a strong show of support from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders at Parliament, days after stepping down from the education ministry amid intense political pressure and protests linked to the NEET-UG examination controversy. Pradhan made his first public appearance at the Parliament complex...
The government on Monday introduced a proposed legislation in the Lok Sabha aimed at strengthening action against question paper leaks and other irregularities linked to competitive and public examinations, even as Opposition members raised protests in the House. The Bill seeks to establish stricter legal provisions to deter organised attempts to compromise the integrity of...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned alleged incidents of abuse involving journalists during protests over the NEET examination controversy, describing attacks on media professionals as unacceptable. The party has also questioned what it called “selective outrage” over incidents involving journalists, arguing that press freedom must be defended consistently, regardless of political affiliations. The controversy...
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is set to undertake an extensive 45-day door-to-door public outreach campaign across Andhra Pradesh, with the objective of highlighting the achievements of the coalition government during its first two years in office. The campaign, beginning July 27, is expected to bring the party’s elected representatives and grassroots organisation directly into...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he plans to travel to New York in September to address the United Nations General Assembly, setting the stage for a potential confrontation with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has previously said the Israeli leader should be arrested under an International Criminal Court warrant. Netanyahu’s announcement...
A new social media-led citizens’ movement calling itself the ‘E20 Janta Party’ has rapidly gained attention online, emerging as a fresh campaign against India’s 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol policy. The movement has drawn thousands of followers across social media platforms and is calling for greater transparency, consumer choice and accountability over the government’s E20...
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of pellet guns and excessive force during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march near Parliament on July 20. With Parliament’s Monsoon Session resuming on Monday, the controversy...