Government Proposes 5-10 Year Jail Terms for Exam Cheats, Ignites Opposition Fury
The Indian government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha today. The bill proposes jail terms of 5-10 years and fines up to Rs 50 lakh for exam unfair means offenders, with fast-track courts and a two-month case disposal timeline. Despite opposition protests, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed for participation in discussions. Expected debate duration is 8-10 hours.
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Lok Sabha passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint committee following Opposition protests.
— NDTV
The Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 amid opposition protests, referring the Foreign Contribution Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
13 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Union Home Minister referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, prompting positive responses from Mizoram, Nagaland, and the Assam Christian Forum.
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