Lok Sabha Erupts Over Anti-Paper Leak Law as Centre and Opposition Clash
The Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges on Wednesday as the government and opposition clashed over the proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law. The debate comes amid nationwide demands for stricter safeguards following the NEET (UG) paper leak incident. The government termed the bill a 'milestone legislation', while opposition leaders accused it of being a superficial measure, with one remarking that 'Pradhan saved Pradhan Mantri'. The bill aims to introduce harsher penalties for those involved in leaking examination papers.
Meanwhile, a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southern Kyushu region on Wednesday, triggering tsunami warnings and emergency alerts. Parts of the historic Kumamoto Castle walls collapsed due to the tremors. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from coastal areas as a precautionary measure. No immediate casualties have been reported.
In a separate development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rejected the legislative assembly elections being held in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a 'cosmetic' attempt by Islamabad to legitimise its 'illegal occupation' of the region. The MEA stated that such exercises cannot change the fact that PoK is an integral part of India.
In sports news, France has appointed football legend Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach, ending months of speculation. Zidane takes over after Didier Deschamps stepped down following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The appointment has been widely celebrated as Zidane is considered one of the greatest players in French football history.
On the domestic front, the Delhi Police Retired Officers' Association has sought permission to hold a dharna at Jantar Mantar on July 31. The protest is in solidarity with security personnel who were injured during the Parliament protests in central Delhi on July 20. The retired officers have called for better protection and recognition for frontline security forces.
