Govt plans tougher anti-paper leak law with harsher penalties, Special Task Force, fast-track courts: Sources

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The government is planning to introduce more stringent provisions to prevent paper leaks and strengthen the legal framework against examination-related fraud. According to government sources, the proposed amendments aim to significantly enhance punishments, ensure faster investigations, and expedite trials to curb organised exam malpractice.

Victory of democracy: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) As Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister on Saturday, educator, innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk congratulated the countrymen, calling it a "victory of democracy".

'Win for democracy': CJP after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, one of the key demands of the Cockroach Janta Party-led students' agitation, the outfit called it a "win for democracy".

'Pained by last 10 days' events': Dharmendra Pradhan on stepping down as Education Minister

IANS | July 25, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday announced his resignation, saying he was deeply pained by the developments of the past 10 days and wanted to ensure that anti-national forces did not exploit the situation arising from the controversy over examination irregularities.

Delhi Police warn against spread of fake content; STF constituted to deal with paper leak cases

IANS | July 25, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Saturday cautioned civilians not to trust any content on social media without verifying its source and warned people against spreading deepfake and AI-generated videos.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister amid Jantar Mantar protests

IANS | July 25, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday tendered his resignation as the Union Education Minister amid the paper leak protests across the nation.

Fresh FIR against Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee over Sebashray health camp case

IANS | July 25, 2026 1:38 PM

Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Trouble has deepened for Trinamool Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee after a fresh FIR was registered against him and his absconding personal assistant, Sumit Roy, at the Bishnupur Police Station in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Saturday.

Students' demands non-negotiable, won't back off despite detention, threats: Rahul Gandhi

IANS | July 25, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday said he met students who observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the ongoing protest over the paper leaks and examination irregularities, asserting that they would not withdraw from the agitation despite "detentions or threats" from the government.

SP MPs to visit Rampur today to oppose proposed demolition of Jauhar University

IANS | July 25, 2026 6:51 AM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party (SP) has intensified its opposition to the proposed demolition of buildings at Jauhar University in Rampur by announcing that a delegation of its Members of Parliament will visit the district on Saturday to assess the situation and press the administration against any bulldozer action.

‘Thank you friends’: PM Modi sets global record with over 303 million views on viral reel amid student protests

IANS | July 24, 2026 11:40 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shattered digital viewing records, capturing a staggering global milestone with over 303 million views on a single Instagram reel within 24 hours.

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Govt plans tougher anti-paper leak law with harsher penalties, Special Task Force, fast-track courts: Sources

Victory of democracy: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

'Win for democracy': CJP after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

'Pained by last 10 days' events': Dharmendra Pradhan on stepping down as Education Minister

Delhi Police warn against spread of fake content; STF constituted to deal with paper leak cases

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister amid Jantar Mantar protests

Fresh FIR against Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee over Sebashray health camp case

Students' demands non-negotiable, won't back off despite detention, threats: Rahul Gandhi

SP MPs to visit Rampur today to oppose proposed demolition of Jauhar University

‘Thank you friends’: PM Modi sets global record with over 303 million views on viral reel amid student protests

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