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NTA Terminates 47 Officials as Centre Tightens Crackdown on Exam Irregularities
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NTA Terminates 47 Officials as Centre Tightens Crackdown on Exam Irregularities

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated the services of 47 officials as part of a major restructuring exercise aimed at strengthening the functioning of the country’s premier examination body, which has remained under scrutiny following multiple paper leak controversies. The dismissals form part of a wider reform initiative, with additional administrative and...

Cabinet Approves Changes to Anti-Paper Leak Law Amid NEET Protest
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Cabinet Approves Changes to Anti-Paper Leak Law Amid NEET Protest

New Delhi, July 24: The Union Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, as the Centre stepped up efforts to address nationwide protests over the alleged NEET examination paper leak. The decision comes amid continuing demonstrations by students seeking accountability, a comprehensive investigation into the paper leak...

PM Modi Addresses Students in Late-Night Video, Promises Tough Anti-Paper Leak Law
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PM Modi Addresses Students in Late-Night Video, Promises Tough Anti-Paper Leak Law

New Delhi, July 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a late-night video message on Thursday addressing students over the NEET paper leak controversy, promising stricter legal measures, fast-track courts and a proposed new law aimed at tackling examination malpractices. In the video, posted at 11.52 pm, the Prime Minister said the paper leak issue had...