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The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 after repeated protests, adjournments and a row over Rahul Gandhi's speech. The government said the measure was vital for safeguarding competitive examinations as it prepares to move the bill in the Rajya Sabha.

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes a minimum punishment of five years and a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment for individuals found guilty of leaking question papers or using unfair means in public examinations.

Abhijeet Dipke said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should step down and become an influencer amid the NEET paper leak row. He said student anger had not eased after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and warned the agitation could return.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed NEET UG Counselling 2026 preparedness, introducing student-friendly reforms including one-time reporting, online document verification and enhanced PwBD facilities., Education, Times Now

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The Directorate of Sainik Welfare in Assam has donated Rs 25 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid flood-affected families in Upper Assam. , India News, Times Now

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe defended the state's crackdown on food establishments and licence suspensions. He said the drive targets threats to public health, even as businesses and the Bombay High Court raised concerns over enforcement.

Viral video shows Assam man saving calf from neck-deep floodwater. Floods kill 75, affect 3.32 lakh. CM announces relief package.

Rahul Gandhi has declined to apologise for his accusations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the police's response to student protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20. , India News, Times Now

The court held that the trial judge had no basis to reject the CBI closure reports, adding that the appeal has turned infructuous following the appellant's death.