The Union Cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the anti-paper leak law, proposing up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore for offenders. NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet on Friday approved amendments to the Prevention of Paper Leak law, proposing tougher penalties for those involved in examination paper leaks. … Read more
The app allows anonymous communication without mandatory user registration, phone number verification or centralised logging of messages NEW DELHI: The Union government’s cybercrime coordination centre has directed Microsoft-owned GitHub to remove Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging application developed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, citing concerns that it could be misused by terrorists, organised crime groups … Read more
Rahul Gandhi brings alleged pellet gun victim before media (Image/X) New Delhi: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday renewed his demand for the removal of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of being responsible for the alleged NEET paper leak and the ongoing crisis in the education system.Addressing … Read more
NEW DELHI: Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar on Friday joined the protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak and welcomed the dialogue between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Union government, expressing hope that the talks would lead to a positive outcome.Calling the agitation a significant moment, Aiyar said, “This … Read more
Supreme Court on Manipur (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday proposed setting up special courts to conduct day-to-day trials in criminal cases arising from the 2023 ethnic violence in Manipur, while directing investigating agencies to expedite pending probes and ensure victims receive copies of chargesheets without delay.A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant … Read more
File photo of CJI Surya Kant NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday refuted reports that he had refused to list a petition challenging the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest march, clarifying that no such plea had been filed in the Supreme Court.The CJI said a lawyer … Read more
NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Friday reacted to activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day hunger strike, which he had undertaken in support of students protesting the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities and demanding accountability from the Centre.AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal welcomed Wangchuk’s decision to call off his ‘anshan’ citing that his life is important for … Read more
The two men were identified as Vikramjit Singh, who is wanted in connection with a 2023 case registered at Ajnala police station in Punjab, and Manveer Singh Dhillon, a US national originally from Punjab’s Moga district. NEW DELHI: A wanted member of the pro-Khalistan outfit Waris Punjab De and a US national linked to the … Read more
In its advisory, the university said demonstrations at Jantar Mantar are “strictly regulated” under Supreme Court directives and warned that participation in unlawful gatherings could invite legal action NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the University of Delhi (DU) over its advisory asking students to stay away from … Read more
In the expected amendment, the government is likely to increase the jail. NEW DELHI: The central government will introduce an amendment to the law meant to prevent paper leaks and cheating in public examinations to provide for fast-track courts for paper leak cases.In the expected amendment, the government is also likely to increase the jail … Read more