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Nilekani to Lead India’s Exam Reform Panel

By BPN News Desk
Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force created by the Union government to recommend technology-driven reforms for India’s public examination system. Nandan Nilekani Leads Exam Reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the task force on Sunday, saying India needed an examination system that was reliable, transparent
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Centre Never Stopped Student Protests: Sitharaman

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the Centre never attempted to prevent students from protesting over examination paper leaks and acknowledged that governments must listen more closely to young people. Centre Respected Student Protests Speaking at a business leadership event, Sitharaman rejected suggestions that the government had initially underestimated
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Sridhar Vembu Backs Social Media Ban for Kids

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Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has called for India to consider banning social media access for young children, arguing that they should spend more time reading, playing outdoors and forming real-world friendships. Sridhar Vembu Proposes Social Media Ban Vembu made the suggestion while responding to France’s decision to restrict social media access for children below 15
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Pralhad Joshi Gets Education Ministry Charge

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Union Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been assigned additional charge of the Ministry of Education following Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation from the Union Council of Ministers. Pralhad Joshi Takes Education Charge President Droupadi Murmu assigned the Education Ministry to Joshi on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The appointment was confirmed through an
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Piyush Goyal Files FIR Over AI Deepfake

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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint over an AI-manipulated video that falsely portrayed him making threatening remarks about students participating in protests. Piyush Goyal Deepfake FIR Registered Goyal said an FIR was registered at Delhi’s Chanakyapuri Police Station at 4.35 am on July 25, 2026. The case was recorded […]
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Vande Mataram Disruption Bill Introduced

By BPN News Desk
The Centre has introduced legislation in the Rajya Sabha seeking to make the intentional disruption or obstruction of “Vande Mataram” punishable with imprisonment, a fine or both. Vande Mataram Bill in Rajya Sabha Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. The
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NTA Sacks 47 Officials Over NEET Leak

By BPN News Desk
The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials as part of a major institutional overhaul following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Legal and criminal proceedings are expected against some of those removed, based on internal findings and inputs from investigating agencies. NTA Terminates 47 Officials The dismissals represent one of the most significant