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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
30 Jul, 2026

PM SETU

PM-SETU scheme aims to upgrade ITIs and NSTIs, enhancing vocational training quality with industry-aligned courses for improved employability.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
30 Jul, 2026

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026

Lok Sabha passes Bill enhancing penalties for unfair means in public examinations, establishing fast-track courts and special task forces.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
27 Jul, 2026

PM sets up high-powered task force on exam reforms led by Nandan Nilekani, Pg3

PM Modi launches high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani to overhaul India's examination system, ensuring transparency and tech integration after NEET-UG scandal.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
27 Jul, 2026

Nilekani to lead high-powered task force on exam reforms: PM, Pg1

PM Modi appoints Nandan Nilekani to lead high-powered task force, revamping India's exam system with tech-driven, leak-proof reforms after NEET scandal.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
27 Jul, 2026

Youth at the vanguard, Pg6

Union Education Minister resigns after massive youth protests over exam paper leaks, challenging government's authority and highlighting governance failures.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
27 Jul, 2026

Prime Minister announces constitution of high-powered task force on examination reforms

PM Modi establishes high-powered task force under Nandan Nilekani to spearhead crucial examination reforms for national development.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIT and Computers
26 Jul, 2026

'Safeguard essential': Top court on withholding children's Aadhaar details under APAAR scheme, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates pan-India opt-out for children's Aadhaar details in APAAR scheme, upholding privacy and informed consent under DPDP Act.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
26 Jul, 2026

5-10 yrs in jail, Rs 50L-10 cr fine: Anti-paper leak Bill set to be introduced in House next week, Pg6

Parliament to introduce stringent anti-paper leak Bill next week, mandating 5-10 years jail and Rs 50 lakh-10 crore fine for offenders.

Population and Associated IssuesEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
26 Jul, 2026

Deeper jobs problem: Stir a sign demographic dividend is at risk, Pg13

India's youth unemployment hits 16.2%, risking demographic dividend as graduate job prospects dwindle and LFPR declines, sparking deeper economic concerns.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsEducation Sector
26 Jul, 2026

Jantar Mantar is heard, Pradhan is out, Pg1

Youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' forces Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, demonstrating online activism's power in two months.

Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
26 Jul, 2026

Centre to table Bill to strengthen anti-cheating law, Pg1

Centre to introduce Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026, toughening anti-cheating penalties up to ₹10 crore for organized crime networks.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
25 Jul, 2026

With bipartisan support, how House passed 2024 anti-paper leak Act, Pg8

Parliament enacts Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024, imposing 10-year jail for organized paper leaks, addressing exam integrity crisis.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
25 Jul, 2026

Will monitor NEET overhaul steps, take those extra miles: SC, Pg8

Supreme Court pledges rigorous oversight of NEET reforms, pushing for institutional overhaul and data security amidst paper leak concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureEducation SectorGovernment Budgeting
25 Jul, 2026

Alongside Centre, states' education expenditure too declined over past 12 years, Pg17

Alarming 12-year decline in Centre and state education spending fuels nationwide youth protests demanding urgent reforms.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
25 Jul, 2026

PM promise, Sonam step back, show the way, Pg13

Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as Centre pledges fast-track courts and tougher laws against exam paper leaks, sparking calls for deeper education reforms.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
25 Jul, 2026

Jail up to 10 years, Rs 10-cr fine for exam leak: Nod for tough new law, Pg3

Union Cabinet approves stringent anti-exam leak law with 10-year jail, Rs 10 crore fine; Delhi Police forms STF.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
25 Jul, 2026

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks, Pg1

Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, strengthens anti-paper leak law with 10-year jail, ₹10 crore fine, and fast-track courts for speedy trials.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
25 Jul, 2026

SC seeks Centre’s response on NEET reforms, Pg11

Supreme Court demands Centre's detailed roadmap for NEET overhaul, focusing on computer-based testing and robust cybersecurity measures to prevent future leaks.

Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
25 Jul, 2026

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

India's 'Viksit Bharat' dream faces headwinds as low female work participation, exacerbated by past policy shocks and distress-driven agriculture, threatens 2% GDP growth.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
24 Jul, 2026

What this move will address: Endless trials of leak cases, gaps in law, Pg2

Endless trials, legal loopholes, and systemic failures plague paper leak investigations, undermining examination integrity and justice across India.

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