India First: 47 staff sacked as Centre looks to overhaul NTA

The government has initiated a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following recurring paper leaks in national entrance examinations. A total of 47 officials from the testing body have been terminated, with disciplinary and legal actions planned. The centre is preparing a restructuring of the testing agency within 30 days to fix systemic gaps, end third-party outsourcing, and establish a leak-proof mechanism. Amendments to the Public Examination Act 2024 will be introduced in Parliament, proposing fast-track courts, penalties, prison terms up to ten years, and fines up to ten crore rupees. Meanwhile, Delhi University issued an advisory instructing students and faculty to stay away from unlawful assemblies at Jantar Mantar, citing safety concerns, Supreme Court of India directives, and potential risks to academic progress. Political debates surrounding student involvement in protests continue after hunger strikes ended following written assurances. Additionally, the Chief Justice of India clarified that the Supreme Court remains accessible twenty-four hours a day for legitimate petitions following legal procedures.