Politics Wrap: India — Today's Developments

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, turning a protest-fueled legislative push into law. The legislation, passed by voice vote in both Houses of Parliament earlier this week, dramatically increases penalties for exam fraud — a direct response to the NEET 2026 paper leak scandal that triggered nationwide student protests.

The Penalty Hike

• Standard offences: Jail terms jump from 3-5...