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Modi Introduces Tougher Exam Penalties, Minister Resigns

7/27/2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a bill on July 27, 2026 to amend the Public Examinations Act, raising prison terms to five years and fines to 50 million rupees.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026 after NEET paper-leak protests.
The government dropped police cases against protesters and pledged compensation to families of students who died by suicide.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a bill on July 27, 2026 to amend the Public Examinations Act, raising prison terms to five years and fines to 50 million rupees.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026 after NEET paper-leak protests.
The government dropped police cases against protesters and pledged compensation to families of students who died by suicide.