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03 Aug

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Erupts Over Alleged Pharmacy Exam Paper Leak as Congress Stages Walkout; AAP Challenges For A Debate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP government, Congress walkout, Harjot Bains, Paper Leak, Punjab Assembly, Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The opening day of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha's Monsoon Session witnessed high political drama on Monday as the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and opposition Congress legislators clashed over an alleged pharmacy examination paper leak. The stormy confrontation triggered intense slogan-shouting inside the House, culminating in a protest walkout by opposition members. The controversy erupted during Question Hour when Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa raised the issue and demanded the immediate resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. Drawing parallels to national controversies surrounding competitive entrance exams, Bajwa alleged that multiple examination paper leak…

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,…

28 Jul

CM Bhagwant Mann Defends Punjab’s Recruitment Record, Accuses Opposition of Smear Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Merit-based Jobs, Paper Leak, Punjab government, Recruitment

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Calling out the BJP, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal for trying to tarnish the reputation of Punjab and its hardworking youth through false paper leak allegations, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said his government has provided 69,000 government jobs with no farmaish (recommendations), no paper leaks and no cash, but solely on the basis of merit. Speaking during his visit to Parliament, where he met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and other MPs, the Chief Minister said the BJP should stop maligning Punjabis for political gains and fight…

23 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Accuses Opposition of Misleading Youth Over NEET Controversy

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana governance, Nayab Saini, NEET controversy, Paper Leak, Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched a sharp attack against opposition political parties, alleging that they are engaging in deliberate tactics to mislead young people over the NEET examination controversy. Speaking to reporters at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, Chief Minister Saini emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken strong note of the situation to safeguard the future of students, directing authorities to register police complaints and fast-track investigations to ensure swift judicial proceedings for those responsible. Saini criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for failing to participate in a constructive parliamentary debate on the…

23 Jul

PM Narendra Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts For Examination Paper Leaks Cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFast-track courts, Judicial reform, Narendra Modi, Paper Leak, Student welfare

New Delhi (GGurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that the Central Government has decided to establish dedicated fast-track courts across the country to ensure the rapid trial and stringent punishment of individuals involved in examination paper leaks. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister emphasized that the welfare and future of the nation’s youth remain the government’s highest priority, confirming that explicit directions have been issued to relevant administrative departments to initiate necessary implementation steps immediately. The executive directive marks the government’s latest administrative measure intended to restore integrity to public competitive examinations and safeguard…

22 Jul

“Education Should Be The Next Trend”: Salman Khan Breaks Silence on NEET Student Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCJP Protest, exam reforms, Jantar Mantar, NEET Protest, NTA scandal, Paper Leak, Salman Khan

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has issued a statement on X regarding the nationwide NEET paper leak protests following violent clashes at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Reacting to the recent police crackdown on demonstrating medical aspirants, the actor expressed deep sorrow over the escalation of violence while extending support to the youth demanding institutional examination reforms. Salman's intervention adds celebrity weight to the movement, urging authorities to address the students' concerns directly while warning political parties against hijacking the cause. https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/2079980444469395837 Addressing the aftermath of what began as a peaceful demonstration organized alongside student groups, including the…

17 May

CBI Raids Maharashtra Coaching Centre in Ongoing NEET-UG Paper Leak Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBI Raid, Latur coaching, NEET leak, NTA probe, Paper Leak

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak by conducting extensive searches at the main office of Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Latur, Maharashtra. The federal agency's operation began on Sunday afternoon in the city's Shivnagar locality and extended late into the evening. This raid follows an intense eight-hour interrogation of RCC founder Shivraj Motegaonkar at his residence on Friday. Investigators suspect that certain medical professionals in Latur may have purchased the compromised examination papers prior to the national test. A specialized CBI team has been stationed in Latur…

27 Feb

Haryana Board Exam 2025: Class 12 English Paper Leaked

nishuthapar10 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Board Exam 2025, Paper Leak

Nuh (National Times): The Haryana Board Exam 2025 commenced today, but concerns arose as the Class 12 English question paper was leaked just 30 minutes before the examination. The breach has raised significant questions about the security of the examination process. Reports indicate that the leak originated from Punhana in Nuh district. Haryana Board of School Education Secretary, Ajay Chopra, has acknowledged the issue and assured that an investigation is currently underway. Despite implementing advanced security features, the board was unable to prevent this leak, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in the system. Authorities are actively investigating the source of the leak…