'Govt will have to bow down': Jharkhand students intensify protest over JPSC, JSSC irregularities

IANS | August 3, 2026 1:28 PM

Ranchi, Aug 3 (IANS) As students in Jharkhand continued their agitation demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination, students on Monday said the government will have to bow down because this was a fight for the students of the entire state.

Union minister Nadda reviews NEET-PG 2026 preparedness, stresses fair and secure exam

IANS | August 1, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, J.P. Nadda, on Saturday reviewed the preparedness for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026.

'Unfortunate if highest democratic institution insults scientist': Senior academics on Priyanka's Kamakoti remark

IANS | July 31, 2026 8:23 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (INS) Senior academics on Friday criticised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's "gaumutra expert" remark aimed at IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti, calling the "insult to the scientist" as "unfortunate".

'No compromise with youth's future': Gujarat CM welcomes anti-paper leak law

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:52 PM

Gandhinagar, July 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the legislation reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's belief that the country's youth are the "true architects of a New India" and strengthens a merit-based examination system for millions of aspirants.

Professional criticism acceptable but not personalised mockery: IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:35 PM

Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) Amid a row over Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's "gaumutra expert" remark aimed at IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti, another academician came to his aid. IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty on Friday stated that "professional criticism" of any academician is welcome but he or she should not be subjected to "mockery at a personal level".

PM Modi welcomes passage of anti-paper leak Bill by Parliament, says will make examination system more 'robust'

IANS | July 31, 2026 12:04 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the passage of a Bill ensuring strict actions against any examination paper leak, saying that it will now make the system more robust.

'IIT Head Kamakoti's contributions should not be questioned': Academicians hit out at Priyanka Gandhi's remark

IANS | July 30, 2026 10:19 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Senior academicians on Thursday hit out at Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying that IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti has made significant contributions to the country through his research work which "should not be questioned" at any point of time.

Shatrughan Sinha backs Rahul Gandhi's targeting of Home Minister, cites Newton's third law

IANS | July 30, 2026 9:10 PM

New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha on Thursday backed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged police excesses against agitators during the July 20 Parliament march, saying that the LoP "should have been allowed" to complete his speech.

Employment, loans and skill support: UP government's new initiative for Divyangjan

IANS | July 30, 2026 8:12 PM

Lucknow, July 30 (IANS) In a major initiative to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance among persons with disabilities, the Uttar Pradesh government will organise 'Divyangjan Rozgar Abhiyan 3.0' across the state from August 3 to 10, government officials said on Thursday.

Proposed amendments in exam bill represent India's strongest legislative push yet against any fraud

IANS | July 29, 2026 7:24 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) With the passing of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, the Union government has moved closer to further tighten the legal framework governing examinations in India.

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'Govt will have to bow down': Jharkhand students intensify protest over JPSC, JSSC irregularities

Union minister Nadda reviews NEET-PG 2026 preparedness, stresses fair and secure exam

'Unfortunate if highest democratic institution insults scientist': Senior academics on Priyanka's Kamakoti remark

'No compromise with youth's future': Gujarat CM welcomes anti-paper leak law

Professional criticism acceptable but not personalised mockery: IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty

PM Modi welcomes passage of anti-paper leak Bill by Parliament, says will make examination system more 'robust'

'IIT Head Kamakoti's contributions should not be questioned': Academicians hit out at Priyanka Gandhi's remark

Shatrughan Sinha backs Rahul Gandhi's targeting of Home Minister, cites Newton's third law

Employment, loans and skill support: UP government's new initiative for Divyangjan

Proposed amendments in exam bill represent India's strongest legislative push yet against any fraud

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