Morning Digest: Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks; ‘Bihar Bandh’ today against police lathi charge on protesting students, and more
The Indian government has sacked 47 National Testing Agency (NTA) officials and approved amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, introducing tougher penalties and time-bound trials to combat exam paper leaks. In Bihar, the All India Students Association (AISA) has called for a 'Bihar Bandh' on July 25, 2026, protesting police lathi charges against students demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after meeting with Union Ministers, denying any deal with the government. In Europe, over 166,000 people were evacuated as unprecedented wildfires raged near Madrid and Bordeaux, with French President Macron mobilizing the army. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the government, demanding the removal of the Education Minister. Other stories include PM Modi's Instagram engagement and reactions from activist Gitanjali Angmo.
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