As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, the political row intensified, with the CJP and Opposition accusing the Centre of failing to address alleged systemic failures in the education system.
The Prime Minister said authorities have been directed to take all necessary steps to safeguard students' interests as protests over the NEET paper leak continue across the country.
The Prime Minister also outlined the government's legislative agenda as Parliament's Monsoon Session opened, with Bills on Supreme Court judge strength and national honour among those slated for introduction.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered India's assistance to Venezuela after twin earthquakes caused widespread destruction. The USGS has warned the eventual death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000 as rescue operations continue.
The Prime Minister was earlier scheduled to dedicate the Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra to the nation on April 21 but a fire incident a day before inauguration derailed the launch.
On 22 August, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three new stretches of the Metro network — the 2.45 km Esplanade to Sealdah section of the Green Line, the 6.77 km Noapara to Jai Hind Airport section of the Yellow Line and the 4.4 km Hemanta Mukhopadhyay to Beleghata section of the Orange Line. He will also flag off three Metro trains on these lines.
In his article, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas wrote that Modi’s unprecedented 12th Independence Day speech was remarkable for its sweep and scope.
"Chaired a meeting to discuss the roadmap for Next-Generation Reforms. We are committed to speedy reforms across all sectors, which will boost Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business and prosperity," PM Modi said in a post on handle X.
The CM met the PM at the Parliament House in New Delhi. CM Dr Yadav also presented a bouquet to PM Modi.
In a post on X after the meeting, PM Modi wrote, “Met Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji. Conveyed my best wishes on his being the NDA’s Vice Presidential nominee. His long years of public service and experience across domains will greatly enrich our nation. May he continue to serve the nation with the same dedication and resolve he has always demonstrated. @CPRGuv”.
