India Archives - Page 15 of 297

30 Jul

Parliament Enacts Stricter Anti-Paper Leak Legislation to Safeguard Examination Integrity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnti-Leak Law, Education Ministry, Exam Malpractice, Government Of India, NEET, Parliament

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Parliament officially granted approval on Thursday to the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing severe criminal and financial penalties to combat systemic malpractice in public examinations. The legislation was passed in the Rajya Sabha via a voice vote, following its approval in the Lok Sabha a day earlier, despite a walkout by Opposition members. The newly enacted law aims to serve as a strong deterrent against the paper leaks that have frequently disrupted academic calendars and impacted student futures. Under the provisions of the amendment, individuals found guilty of leaking question papers…

30 Jul

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection to Student Protesters Amid NEET-UG 2026 Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCJP Protests, Education Ministry, FIR, Indian Law, NEET-UG 2026, Student Rights, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued an interim directive to all states, strictly prohibiting any coercive action against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests regarding the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. These demonstrations, which centered on demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, have reignited a significant legal discussion regarding the finality of First Information Reports. While the court's order provides necessary temporary relief for the protesters, it does not function as a cancellation of the existing criminal records. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, an FIR serves as the…

30 Jul

India Condemns Attacks on Black Sea Shipping Following High-Level Talks with Ukraine

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBlack Sea, Global South, India, Maritime security, S Jaishankar, Ukraine

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, on Thursday to address the intensifying security crisis in the Black Sea. The discussion focused on the safety of international commercial shipping and the welfare of Indian seafarers, who have increasingly been caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict. Minister Jaishankar issued a firm condemnation during the exchange, declaring that attacks on commercial vessels by any party are absolutely unacceptable and reiterating New Delhi's stance advocating for dialogue and diplomacy as the only viable path forward. The diplomatic outreach follows…

30 Jul

Path of Devotion Made Easier: Vrindavan Parikrama Marg to Get a Rs 100 Crore Facelift

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaInfrastructure, Parikrama Marg, Pilgrimage, Tourism, Vrindavan

Vrindavan (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): A major initiative is underway to bring significant relief to the millions of devotees visiting the sacred town of Lord Krishna. To address growing crowds and traffic congestion, a comprehensive development plan valued at approximately ₹100 crore has been drafted to modernize and streamline the Vrindavan Parikrama Marg. The initiative aims to enhance the overall pilgrimage experience by offering safer, smoother, and more accessible routes while fully preserving the spiritual sanctity of Vrindavan. Every year, Vrindavan draws millions of pilgrims from across India and around the globe. Heavy footfall at renowned spiritual landmarks such as the…

30 Jul

US Court Sentences Indian National Mitul Patel in Staged Robbery and Visa Fraud Scheme

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaimmigration fraud, Mitul Patel, U Visa scheme, US news, Visa Fraud

Boston (Rajeev Sharma): A United States District Court judge in Boston sentenced 40-year-old Indian national Mitul Patel to one day in prison, a 1,000 USD fine, and ordered his removal from the country after he pleaded guilty to visa fraud and conspiracy charges. Patel, a resident of Worcester, Massachusetts, admitted to participating in a widespread scheme to stage fake armed robberies at convenience stores and fast-food outlets to illegally secure non-immigrant visas. According to court filings and charging documents, the fraudulent operation began in March 2023 under the direction of co-conspirator Rambhai Patel. The group carried out staged armed robberies…

29 Jul

Five Arrested in Thailand for Abducting Three Indian Tourists in Pattaya Ransom Plot

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian tourists rescued, Jalandhar News, Pattaya abduction, Punjab News, Thailand crime

Thailand (Rajeev Sharma): Thailand Law enforcement agencies have arrested five individuals, including two residents from Punjab's Jalandhar and Amritsar districts, for their involvement in the abduction, illegal confinement, and extortion of three young Indian tourists. The victims, aged between 23 and 26, were reportedly enticed to travel to Thailand through a fraudulent low-cost holiday package before being taken hostage in a residential property in Pattaya. The arrested suspects have been identified by authorities as Avtar Singh (38) from Jalandhar, Jagjit Singh (38) from Amritsar, Rambalak Kumar (28) from Bihar, Sukhbir Singh (37), and Kulra Singh (27). Representative leaders from the…

29 Jul

Supreme Court Quashes 2021 Office Memorandum Granting Retrospective Environmental Clearances

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice Surya Kant, Environment Protection Act, environmental clearance, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court quashed the Union Government’s 2021 Office Memorandum (OM), which established a continuous administrative route for granting retrospective environmental clearances (ECs) to projects that began operations without prior regulatory approval. Declaring the executive order impermissible under law, a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant ruled that the directive failed the tests of proportionality and reasonableness, while infringing upon fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The court emphasized that mandatory prior environmental clearances remain the foundation of India's environmental regulatory framework and that project proponents cannot illegally…

29 Jul

International Tiger Day 2026 Celebrated with Public Awareness Programs at Chhatbir Zoo

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChhatbir Zoo, International Tiger Day, Punjab News, tiger protection, wildlife conservation

Chhatbir (Gurpreet Singh): M. C. Zoological Park in Chhatbir commemorated International Tiger Day 2026 on Wednesday with a series of educational programs, awareness sessions, and contests aimed at promoting the conservation of wild tigers. Organized around the global imperative to safeguard tiger habitats, the initiatives sought to inform visitors and students about the severe ecological challenges facing the species. A key feature of the celebration was an awareness session titled "Their Roar Keeps the Forest Alive," which brought together zoo visitors, school and college students, and prominent conservation advocates. During the event, Punjab State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu released an…

29 Jul

Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill Following Extended Parliamentary Debate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnti Cheating Bill, Exam Reform, Jitendra Singh, Lok Sabha, Paper Leak, Parliament session, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, following a lengthy legislative debate that extended over two days. The bill, aimed at strengthening the legal framework against test leaks and cheating in competitive examinations, was approved following a concluding address by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who addressed both the statutory changes and political objections raised by the opposition. Under the amended legislation, penal measures for individuals engaging in illicit examination practices have been heightened, with minimum prison sentences set at five years and maximum terms extending to ten years,…

29 Jul

Assam Flood Crisis: Death Toll Reaches 75 as Government Unveils Expanded Relief Package

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAssam

Guwahati: (Rajeev Sharma) Assam's flood emergency has claimed 75 lives, with seven additional deaths reported from Sivasagar district, even as the overall flood situation has shown signs of improvement. In response, the state government has announced enhanced compensation, financial aid for affected families, and special assistance for students whose education has been disrupted. Data released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) shows that the number of people affected by the floods has declined to nearly 3.32 lakh across seven districts, compared to 4.45 lakh a day earlier. However, large areas remain submerged, and thousands of residents continue to…