The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed another heated confrontation as the government and the opposition clashed over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill.

The proposed legislation aims to strengthen India's anti-paper leak law through stricter punishments, faster investigations, and expedited trials. However, the opposition argued that tougher laws alone cannot restore confidence in the examination system without fixing administrative failures.

Parliament Erupts Over Anti-Paper Leak Bill | Opposition Targets Government on Student Protests

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. His resignation comes ahead of the third round of talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Celebrations erupted at Jantar Mantar as political leaders across parties reacted, while attention now shifts to education reforms and greater transparency in India's examination system.

Dharmendra Pradhan Quits as education minister | Celebrations erupt at Jantar Mantar

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the government regarding peaceful protesters and discussions on reforms linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. Despite Wangchuk ending his fast, the CJP has announced that the protest will continue until its demands, including the resignation of the Union Education Minister and reforms in the examination system, are addressed. The government has also indicated it is considering compensation for families affected by the paper leak controversy and plans to introduce stricter legislation against examination paper leaks.

NEET Protest: Sonam Wangchuk ends fast after government assurances, CJP continues agitation

In today’s episode, activist Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike after discussions with the government. Wangchuk expressed gratitude and appealed for peace, while Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh conveyed assurances regarding peaceful protesters and possible compensation for victims linked to recent exam paper leaks.

Meanwhile, global tensions continue as a Ukrainian drone strike targets a warehouse near St. Petersburg, causing fires and heavy smoke. Reports suggest multiple drones were involved in the attack.

 US President Donald Trump issues a warning against Yemen’s Houthi rebels following attacks on Red Sea oil tankers, while Kuwait says its air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones after a reported attack near the Iraq border.

Trump also discusses upcoming talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including cooperation and competition in artificial intelligence technology.

In Europe, wildfires in France force thousands to evacuate as extreme heat and drought fuel dangerous flames. Japan’s inflation data also shows core inflation rising to 2.9%, influencing future economic decisions.

Watch the full episode for complete coverage of today’s biggest world stories.

NEET Protest update | Iran Missile threat | US-China AI talks | Europe Wildfires | Japan News 

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after the government assured that no legal action would be taken against peaceful protesters demanding action over exam paper leaks. Wangchuk broke his fast in the presence of Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh after a series of discussions and written assurances from the government. The Centre also said it is positively considering compensation for families of students who died by suicide linked to recent paper leak cases. However, the protest movement continues as the CJP leaders and students are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. A meeting between protest representatives and government officials is expected as discussions continue over education reforms and stronger action against paper leaks.

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-Day hunger strike after government assurance | paper leak protest update 

Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur is voting in the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in India. Udhampur began vote on Friday (Apr 19- the first phase), and the counting of votes in the constituency will be done on June 4.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur votes in phase 1. Here are the key candidates

India's 'Gaganyaan' or first-ever Human Spaceflight programme has been garnering attention as India is working on launching Indian astronauts on home-grown rockets.

ISRO developing indigenous space tourism capabilities, says Indian minister; how credible is it ?

India will have nine nuclear reactors by 2024 and a new nuclear project, the first in northern India, will come up 150 kms away from Delhi in Haryana's Gorakhpur, the government informed the Rajya Sabha.

India announces 'first of its kind' nuclear programme, to have 9 nuclear reactors by 2024

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that Congress is trying to revive its fortunes by stoking protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the North East but it will fail in its attempts.

Congress trying to revive its fortunes by stoking protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill : Jitendra Singh

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the inaugural run of Vande Bharat Express (Train 18) between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra. Shah was accompanied by Union Ministers Piyush Goyal, Harsh Vardhan, Jitendra Singh, and officials from the Indian Railways at the New Delhi junction for the flagging off event.

Amit Shah flags off Vande-Bharat Express between New Delhi-Katra

Watch exclusive interview of Union Minister Jitendra Singh. To know more watch the video

The Interview: Union Minister Jitendra Singh Exclusively speaks to WION

Watch WION's exclusive interview with Union Minister Jitendra Singh.

WION's Exclusive: In conversation with Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Geopolitical situation contributed to the decision to scrap Article 370, but its abrogation has always been part of BJP’s agenda, said Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh.

Geopolitical situation contributed to decision to scrap Article 370: Jitendra Singh to WION

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the decision to amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act is not a correct move as it will end the independence of Central and State Information Commissions.

Decision to amend RTI Act is a bad move: Arvind Kejriwal

Minister of State (MoS) for Prime Minister`s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on Saturday slammed the National Conference (NC) and the Congress and said both the parties used the special status to Jammu and Kashmir as per their convenience.

NC and Congress use special status to Jammu and Kashmir as per their convenience: Jitendra Singh 

Singh, along with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Minister of State Prime Minister's Office, Jitendra Singh, met representatives of the 'Gurjar' community in Kupwara

Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath assigns 2 battalions for border areas

Replying to a question on whether the cessation of anti-terror operations be followed by talks with Pakistan and separatists, he said, "The Government of India will take a decision which will be in the interest of the country."

Terrorism in its 'last stage' in Kashmir: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

The minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office said that by firing from across the border Pakistan had proved to the world that it had no faith in Ramzan, Islam and Holy Quran.

They have least faith in Ramzan & Holy Quran: Jitendra Singh on ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Minister of State for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh said that the despite losing the deposits of its candidate the Congress party was celebrating the loss of BJP in UP

Why Congress did not object to EVMs when they were winning elections: MoS Jitendra Singh

The launch is set for 9:28am on Friday at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota

Countdown begins as ISRO gets set to launch 100th satellite today

The irony is that the communist friends who always talk about social justice are not in favour of justice to women, Singh added.

'Congress sabotaged Triple Talaq Bill as they didn't want BJP to get credit'

WION's senior correspondent Kartikeya Sharma spoke to Jitendra Singh, Minister of State(MoS)(Independent Charge) on J&K and other issues

Stone-pelters hold Centre to ransom, get funding from Pakistan's ISI, says minister of state Jitendra Singh

Zaira, who played Geeta Phogat in the movie 'Dangal', was recently trolled online for meeting with Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

India: Minister says if needed, security will be provided to Zaira Wasim

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