Exam leak protests end as Pradhan resigns, Joshi takes over education ministry
Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs, has taken over the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid protests over exam paper leaks in Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The protest ended "in good faith" following government assurances and Pradhan’s resignation on his 35th day as minister. Joshi emphasized the government's commitment to protecting student interests and taking strict action against irregularities.
30 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi publicly endorsed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which strengthens examination security.
31 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
India's upper house passed legislation to double prison terms for exam leaks and increase fines, in response to protests by the Cockroach Janta Party.
— Indian Express
The Lok Sabha will consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, and the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during today's session.
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