The political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Punjab government intensified after BJP leaders and workers staged a protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Punjab’s Education Minister over allegations related to examination paper leaks. The protest highlighted growing concerns about the integrity of the state’s education system and accused the...
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 political controversy over alleged examination irregularities in Punjab has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanding the resignation of state Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The demand has gained momentum following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, which has once again brought the issue of examination integrity and accountability into the...
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the central government that peaceful protesters would not face punitive or retaliatory legal action in connection with the July 20 demonstration in Delhi. Wangchuk shared details of the government’s assurance in a video message, saying the commitment played a key...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a fresh set of measures to tackle examination paper leaks and irregularities, including a proposed legal framework for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those found responsible. The announcement came amid growing protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demands for greater accountability from the authorities....
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks concerning student protests and examination paper leaks, accusing the government of failing to protect the interests and future of India’s young population. Responding to the Prime Minister’s message, Gandhi argued that the concerns...
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSB-UTU) has cancelled examinations for two subjects following an inquiry into allegations that questions from an examination paper were shared with students before the scheduled test. The decision affects the university’s even-semester examinations for the 2025-26 academic session. The two examinations cancelled by the university are Machine Learning...
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has called for a complete overhaul of India’s education system, asserting that piecemeal reforms are no longer enough to address the deep-rooted issues affecting millions of students. Speaking during an interaction with students as part of the Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign, Gandhi said the country’s education framework needs to...
In a major setback for thousands of aspiring teachers across Maharashtra, the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 was postponed just hours before it was scheduled to be conducted after allegations emerged regarding a possible question paper leak. The last-minute decision has triggered uncertainty and frustration among candidates who had spent months preparing for the...
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has firmly denied allegations surrounding a supposed leak of the NEET-UG retest examination paper after a video circulating on social media sparked widespread concern among students and parents. The agency described the claims as false and misleading, reiterating that the integrity of the examination process remains intact. The controversy emerged...