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Union Cabinet Approves Draft Bill to Combat Exam Paper Leaks with Stricter Penalties

The Union Cabinet approved a draft Bill to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The proposal includes up to 10 years of imprisonment, fines up to Rs 10 crore, statutory fast-track courts, and a five-month investigation-and-trial timeline.

Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram introduced in Parliament

A Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. It seeks to make intentional insult to the National Song Vande Mataram punishable with imprisonment up to five years, fine, or both.

Government imposes import restrictions on suspension-grade PVC resin

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has imposed a six-month restriction on the import of low-priced suspension-grade PVC resin by introducing a minimum import price. The measure includes specific exemptions for export-oriented units and those operating under export-linked schemes to protect domestic manufacturing competitiveness.

Govt, pharma industry lean on trade talks to soften Trump’s drug tariff plan

The Indian government and pharmaceutical industry are leaning on trade talks to soften proposed US drug tariffs. Because the US is India's largest pharma export market, any tariff shock could affect generic-drug competitiveness and export earnings.

Buxa Tiger Reserve to receive a tigress on October 2

The West Bengal Forest Department is preparing to relocate a tigress to Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2, after the earlier plan was deferred. Officials are considering a donor animal from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve or Assam's Manas landscape, with habitat readiness, prey-base strength and NTCA protocol as key conditions.

Anantnag attack aftermath: Intensify area domination, step up intelligence-led operations, says J&K DGP

After the recent Anantnag attack, the J&K DGP reviewed security preparedness and directed stronger area and night domination in vulnerable zones. The focus is on intelligence-led operations, public security and calibrated policing in sensitive areas.