examination reforms

July 31, 2026 8:15 AM

PM Modi welcomes passage of anti-paper leak bill in Parliament, says ‘paper leak mafia will not be spared’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, describing it as a significant step towards creating a more transparent, credible and robust examination system. He asserted that those involved in examination paper leak rackets "will not be spared" and said the new law fulfils the government's commitment to protecting the future of students. In a video message shared on X after the Rajya Sabha pa...

July 31, 2026 12:00 AM

Rajya Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill, strengthening legal framework against exam malpractices

The Parliament on Thursday cleared the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha passing the legislation by voice vote after it had earlier been approved by the Lok Sabha. The Bill aims to strengthen the legal framework to curb unfair practices in public examinations and safeguard the interests of students and job aspirants. Replying to the debate in the Upper House, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Eart...

July 26, 2026 10:31 PM

PM Modi announces Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms, says focus is on reliable and transparent examination system

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms under the leadership of technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, saying its recommendations would be used to strengthen the credibility of upcoming examinations through greater use of technology and systemic reforms. In a video post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The Government of India is continuously taking various measures for the future of students. Those w...

July 25, 2026 8:43 PM

President Murmu accepts Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation; Pralhad Joshi gets additional charge of Education Ministry

President Droupadi Murmu, on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday accepted the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect under Article 75(2) of the Constitution of India. The President has also, on the advice of the Prime Minister, directed that Union Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi be given additional charge of the Ministry of Education, in addition to his existing portfolio. Pradhan resigned from the Union...

July 25, 2026 8:37 PM

NEET row: How PM Modi’s message changed the entire situation

A series of dramatic developments unfolded in the students' protests over the alleged NEET question paper leak after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message on the night of July 24. July 24, late night (around 11:30 PM) - PM Modi's video message * Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message addressing the NEET paper leak controversy and examination reforms set a new social media record. Within just 24 hours, his Instagram following increased by more than one million. Following the overwh...

July 25, 2026 5:40 PM

Dharmendra Pradhan steps down as Education Minister

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday resigned from the Union Council of Ministers amid paper leak controversy, saying his decision was aimed at protecting students' interests and preventing the country's youth from becoming "trapped in a web of confusion." In his resignation letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to education and said he was stepping down in the larger interest of students and the nation. "For over f...