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The Lok Sabha began debating the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a week-long deadlock. The government said the legislation strengthens action against paper leaks, while the Opposition sought broader stakeholder consultations before its passage

The Centre will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years' imprisonment, Rs 10 crore fines, asset confiscation and fast-track courts to deliver judgments within three months

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) told the Centre that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand despite ongoing talks. It warned the protest would expand nationwide if demands are ignored, while both sides agreed to meet again on Saturday

Union Minister Jitendra Singh urged the CJP to join another round of talks over the NEET issue, saying dialogue is the only path to resolution. He said the government has invited protesters four times and remains open to discussions led by J.P. Nadda

The Centre said it is ready to discuss the NEET issue and related protests in Parliament, accusing Rahul Gandhi of changing his demands after assurances were given. The Congress leader later was detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence

Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh hailed Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 launch as a historic achievement, saying it reflects the success of India's space reforms and the decision to open the space sector to private companies under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership

A bus accident in Udhampur killed 21 and injured 61, with Jitendra Singh confirming casualties. Authorities, including Manoj Sinha, have ordered urgent rescue, treatment, and support for victims after the tragic incident

India has 8.52 million tonnes of rare earth resources but remains dependent on imports due to low-grade deposits, regulatory limits and lack of processing capacity. The government is promoting domestic magnet manufacturing through incentives and infrastructure development

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said India is evolving into a strong pharma economy with growing global presence. He highlighted advancements in indigenous healthcare manufacturing, innovation, and policy support aimed at boosting quality, affordability and contribution to GDP

Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched India’s first open-sea marine fish farming project in the Andaman Sea, calling it a key step towards unlocking the Blue Economy. The pilot integrates scientific innovation with livelihood generation for coastal communities

The Centre told Lok Sabha that filling SC, ST, and OBC reserved posts is a continuous process, supported by special drives, in-house committees and liaison officers. The government said over 4.8 lakh backlog vacancies have been filled across ministries since 2016

The University of Hyderabad will hold its 25th convocation on October 7 at Brahma Kumaris Global Peace Auditorium. Nearly 1,700 graduates will receive degrees. Union Minister Jitendra Singh and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will attend. Registration deadline extended to September 22

A BRS delegation met Union Minister Jitendra Singh, accusing Civil Supplies Commissioner DS Chauhan and Hyderabad Collector D Hari Chandana of making politically motivated remarks favouring Congress during ration card distribution. The party alleged violations of service rules and demanded Centre’s action

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s second spacefarer, returned home to a grand welcome in Delhi after his historic ISS mission under Axiom-4. Welcomed by leaders, family, and crowds, Shukla will meet PM Modi and join National Space Day celebrations later this month

Over 55,000 pension grievances were resolved via the CPENGRAMS portal between January and mid-July 2025, the government informed Parliament. The average redressal time dropped to 20 days, as per Minister Jitendra Singh, reflecting improved grievance handling

The Indian delegation, led by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, held a 'bilateral' with Marianne Sivertsen Ness, Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy at the ongoing UN Ocean Conference in France

PM Modi shares Union Minster Dr Jitendra Singh's article, in which he shares that nuclear power has emerged as a crucial pillar in India's quest for a sustainable and self-reliant energy future

India has acquired independent capabilities in building, launching, and operating satellites, as well as deriving applications from these satellites to benefit society: Singh

The ISRO will resume experiments on the SpaDeX mission in mid-March by trying to separate the two satellites – Chaser and Target

Two persons, including the driver, are missing and a rescue operation is underway