A parliamentary committee's draft report on an anti-corruption bill acknowledges that a clause allowing removal of PMs, CMs, or ministers after 30 days in custody is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations include a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
A parliamentary committee's draft report acknowledges that a clause in an anti-corruption bill, which would remove officials from office after 30 days in custody, is constitutionally problematic. Recommendations suggest a sunset clause or shifting the trigger to charge framing.
A parliamentary committee is developing a mechanism for simultaneous elections by 2029, with nearly 99% of consulted stakeholders supporting the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. The reform aims to prevent an estimated Rs 7 lakh crore economic loss and reduce disruptions to governance and education caused by frequent polls.
A parliamentary committee is set to adopt a report on an anti-corruption bill that could automatically remove PMs, CMs, and ministers after 30 days in detention for serious criminal charges. Amendments may be made to contentious provisions, with opposition parties expressing concerns about political misuse.
A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education recommended conducting NEET-UG in multiple phases across states to ease logistical burden and granting statutory status to the National Testing Agency (NTA) for independent large-scale exams. The panel also appreciated the secure June 21 re-examination but raised concerns over a proposed shift to Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
Top officials from the Ministry of Higher Education and the National Testing Agency (NTA) will brief a Parliamentary panel on lessons from the NEET-UG re-examination and steps to strengthen the NTA. Former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan will also present reform recommendations.
A Parliamentary Standing Committee, chaired by Brij Lal, reviewed the status of vacant posts in central government departments, evaluated recruitment measures, and discussed Civil Services Examination issues, including CSAT, involving key agencies like UPSC, SSC, and DoPT.
A parliamentary committee is pushing for urgent reforms at the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the NEET-UG controversy. The panel also expressed concerns that the CUET exam might hinder JNU's ability to maintain socio-economic and regional diversity.
Top officials from India's Health and Education ministries, NTA, and NMC will brief a parliamentary panel on June 10 regarding the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to a paper leak.
A parliamentary committee questioned NTA chief Abhishek Singh about the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Singh stated the leak wasn't from NTA's system, with CBI investigating. The re-exam is June 21. Concerns were raised about NTA's process and AI's impact.
