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Lok Sabha Introduces Bill to Increase Maximum Imprisonment for Paper Leaks to Ten Years

Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid Opposition protests to strengthen anti-paper leak laws.

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha today, July 27, 2026, seeking to tighten the existing 2024 law against paper leaks. The legislation aims to impose stricter penalties on organised groups responsible for compromising public examinations. The bill was tabled amid Opposition protests and disruption in the Lower House.

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Government Implements Reforms Following Student Protests and Ministerial Changes

Following protests and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the Centre introduced fast-track courts, formed a task force led by Nandan Nilekani, and tabled new anti-cheating legislation.

Google News India · Indian Express

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Indian Banks Raise $32 Billion Through Dollar-Inflow Schemes, Says RBI Chief

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra disclosed that Indian banks have mobilized $32 billion largely through FCNR(B) deposits and stated the central bank has adequate tools to manage liquidity.

Reuters India · The Hindu

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Probe Finds RAF Personnel Fired Seven Pellet Rounds at Parliament Protest

An official investigation revealed that an RAF personnel discharged seven pellet rounds from a pellet gun during a July 20 protest march in Connaught Place, resulting in five protesters being struck.

Indian Express

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Hindutva Ideologue T.G. Mohandas Sparks Controversy Over Jantar Mantar Remarks

Former BJP state intellectual cell head T.G. Mohandas faced widespread criticism after stating he would have shot protesters at Jantar Mantar.

Reddit News · The Hindu

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Assam Faces Worst Flood Situation in 60 Years

Three districts have borne the brunt of severe flooding that has claimed at least 66 lives in about a week, driven by geographic vulnerability and climatic uncertainty.

Indian Express · The Hindu

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Greta Thunberg Joins London Protest Supporting India's 'Cockroach' Movement

Climate activist Greta Thunberg attended a celebratory London rally organized by Indian students in solidarity with the youth-led movement.

AP India · Google News India

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Remembering the 1986 Delhi Riots

Forty years ago, riots in West Delhi resulted in five deaths and 45 injuries following protests over killings in Punjab.

Indian Express

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Police Search for Second Suspect After Seattle Festival Shooting Leaves Three Dead

Authorities have arrested one person and are actively searching for another following a fatal shooting at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle.

AP India · Reuters India

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Karnataka NEET Aspirant Alleges Rigged OMR Sheet After Re-Exam

Bindushree Pawar claimed she attempted 165 questions during the NEET-UG re-examination, but her OMR sheet recorded only 41 answers completed within a single minute.

Indian Express

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SMILE Scheme Aims for Beggary-Free India Through Comprehensive Rehabilitation

The Ministry-backed SMILE scheme is working to strengthen India's commitment toward a 'Bhiksha Vritti Mukt Bharat' by focusing on comprehensive rehabilitation services.

PIB

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NDA Government Forms Education Reform Task Force Led by Nandan Nilekani

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of a high-powered task force to drive next-generation reforms in India's education sector.

Indian Express

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MP M.K. Raghavan Seeks Judicial Probe Into Police Crackdown on Students

Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha, the parliamentarian demanded disciplinary action against the police officers involved in the recent crackdown at Jantar Mantar.

The Hindu

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Three Injured in Paris Knife Attack, Suspect Arrested

A 31-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly attacking three women with two kitchen knives in Paris on Monday.

Indian Express

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Income Tax Department Karnataka & Goa Region Marks 167th Income Tax Day

The Income Tax Department Karnataka & Goa Region recently celebrated its 167th Income Tax Day.

PIB

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India Proceeds With Energy Drink Crackdown Despite Industry Pushback

India remains firm on its enforcement plans for energy drinks despite protests from major brands including Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster.

Google News India · Reuters India

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Tamil Nadu CM Proposes Bilateral Talks With Karnataka Over Cauvery Water

In a departure from decades of preferring judicial adjudication, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has proposed meeting his Karnataka counterpart to discuss water release without undermining established legal rights.

Indian Express

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Indian Railways Developing Kavach 5.0 for Mumbai's Suburban Network

Central Railway officials confirmed the development of the next-generation indigenous automatic train protection system to enhance safety and operational reliability on high-density local routes.

Indian Express

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BJP Announces Seven-Month Sant Ravidas Outreach Ahead of 2027

The seven-month campaign marks the 650th birth anniversary of the 15th-century saint-poet and targets the Dalit community.

Indian Express

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Schools in Kashmir Valley Reopen After 20-Day Weather-Related Closure

Educational institutions across the valley resumed classes following a nearly three-week shutdown prompted by an intense summer heatwave and subsequent heavy rainfall.

Indian Express