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August 4, 2026 7:13 PM

Jitendra Singh reviews CAT reforms, says technology-driven governance strengthening administrative justice

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing reforms in the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), stating that technology-driven governance is making administrative justice faster, more transparent and citizen-centric. The review took place during a meeting with Central Administrative Tribunal Chairman Justice Ranjit Vasantrao Mo...

August 3, 2026 10:08 PM

Jitendra Singh lauds CVC reforms as disciplinary case pendency drops from over 4,000 to around 700

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday said sustained institutional reforms, technology-driven governance and continuous monitoring have significantly strengthened India's vigilance framework, resulting in a sharp decline in the pendency of disciplinary cases from more than 4,000 to nearly 700 o...

August 2, 2026 4:52 PM

J&K: Ujh Multipurpose Project to be implemented in phases, Jitendra Singh reviews progress

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday reviewed the status and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. During a detailed review meeting with officials of WAPCOS Ltd., a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Jal S...

August 1, 2026 12:08 AM

India’s next growth story will emerge from grassroots innovators: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Friday called for integrating grassroots innovators with India’s formal innovation ecosystem, asserting that the country’s next wave of economic growth will emerge from villages, small towns and local communities rather than only from laboratories and metropolitan centres. Addressing ...

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 25, 2026 4:44 PM

Government committed to regular dialogue with employee organisations: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday reiterated the government's commitment to engaging with employee organisations through regular dialogue and constructive consultations, saying sustained administrative reforms have helped resolve several long-pending service-related grievances of government employees. Speaking during an interaction with a delegation of the Bhartiya Postal Employees Federation (BPEF), the minister said the government's focus on transparency, accountability and employ...

July 24, 2026 5:39 PM

Union Cabinet approves amendments to anti-paper leak law

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, amid continuing nationwide protests over the NEET examination paper leak. The decision comes against the backdrop of protests by students demanding accountability, a comprehensive investigation into the paper leak, and stronger safeguards to protect the integrity of public examinations. During the briefing on cabinet decisions, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwani Vaishna...

July 24, 2026 4:18 PM

Centre, CJP hold second round of talks on NEET reforms; Nadda says another meeting on Saturday

The Centre on Friday held a second round of talks with representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET examination controversy, with Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda saying the discussions remained inconclusive and that another meeting would be held on Saturday after the government completes internal consultations on the issues raised. The nearly two-hour meeting was attended by Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Dr. Jitendra Singh, while the CJP was represented by its Chief Spokes...

July 23, 2026 4:57 PM

Private investment in India’s space sector crosses $618 million: Jitendra Singh

India's private space sector has witnessed significant growth following the country's space sector reforms, with cumulative private investment crossing USD 618.5 million and 105 authorisations being granted to private entities, while the government continues to strengthen the regulatory framework to safeguard national security, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to an Unstarred...