Politics Wrap: India — Today's Developments

The government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha on Monday, escalating penalties for exam malpractice to 10 years in prison and a ₹10 crore fine. Minister of State Jitendra Singh tabled the legislation—amending the 2024 Act—amid chaotic scenes as the Opposition staged protests over the alleged police crackdown on NEET-pegged student demonstrations.

The bill doubles the current 3–5 year minimum jail...