New Delhi, July 23, 2026 (AFP) - Modi vows punishment for exam leaks fuelling India protests

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2026-07-23

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed "stringent punishment" on Thursday for anyone involved in leaking exam papers, a scandal that has sparked protests against his administration. A series of irregularities has stoked public anger, including the leak of a medical entrance exam paper -- forcing millions to retake the exam -- and a failure in an online marking system. The protest movement has evolved to include concerns over unemployment, oppo......

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