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...
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...
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....
The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed strong political protests on Tuesday as opposition Members of Parliament staged a coordinated demonstration, observing what they described as a “Black Day” to protest alleged police brutality against student demonstrators in the national capital. The protest intensified political tensions between the ruling government and opposition parties, with lawmakers accusing...
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee was suspended from the Lok Sabha after complaints were raised against him over the alleged use of abusive language during parliamentary proceedings. The action has intensified political tensions between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition, adding another chapter to the ongoing confrontations inside Parliament....
The Centre has indicated that it remains willing to engage in discussions with the Opposition and representatives of protesting students over concerns surrounding irregularities in competitive examinations. However, the government has stopped short of committing to the protesters’ key demands or announcing a timeline for the next round of talks, leaving the political standoff unresolved....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s reported 7.7% economic growth rate and urged political parties to ensure that parliamentary discussions during the Monsoon Session remain grounded in facts. In his customary remarks before the commencement of the session, Modi said India’s economic performance reflected the strength and resilience of the country’s economy while...
The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Central government over the ongoing fast by environmentalist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk, while also raising serious concerns about recent examination-related issues and the proposed Higher Education Bill. Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal accused the Union government of ignoring democratic voices and failing to...
A fresh political controversy erupted after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut publicly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to recite Vande Mataram without relying on a teleprompter. The remarks have triggered a sharp exchange between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition, adding another chapter to the...