New edu secretary, PM's selfie-video, Wangchuk ends fast: Overnight developments amid CJP protest
In a video message, Modi said the proposed legislation will be discussed and finalized at the union cabinet meeting on Friday.“The cabinet will discuss the issue of paper leaks on Friday and taking suggestions of the cabinet colleagues, further action would be finalized. On Monday, when the second week of the Monsoon session of Parliament will begin, a bill will be brought with provisions for strong action against paper leaks and we will try to pass it as early as possible,” PM Modi said in a video posted to his social media. He said the bill proposes fast-track courts and stricter punishments for those involved in paper leaks.📌'Pathetic midnight video' - Opposition's criticismMeanwhile, the Opposition remained adamant on its demands, which it had outlined previously.
- ▪In a video message, Modi said the proposed legislation will be discussed and finalized at the union cabinet meeting on Friday.“The cabinet will discuss the issue of paper leaks on Friday and taking suggestions of the cabinet colleagues, fur
- ▪On Monday, when the second week of the Monsoon session of Parliament will begin, a bill will be brought with provisions for strong action against paper leaks and we will try to pass it as early as possible,” PM Modi said in a video posted t
- ▪He said the bill proposes fast-track courts and stricter punishments for those involved in paper leaks.📌'Pathetic midnight video' - Opposition's criticismMeanwhile, the Opposition remained adamant on its demands, which it had outlined prev
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HomeNextNew edu secretary, PM's selfie-video, Wangchuk ends fast: Overnight developments amid CJP protestPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced a key bill introducing stringent punishments for paper leaks and a new higher education secretary was appointed.Updated on: Jul 24, 2026, 11:32:38 ISTBy Arya MishraPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link Activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day fast late Thursday night ran parallel to a flurry of actions, both bureaucratic and political, amid ongoing student protests over alleged irregularities in NEET. The government's assurance to Wangchuk was accompanied by PM Modi announcing the drafting of a new bill outlining stringent punishment for paper leaks.
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