The Centre has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing sweeping changes to India's anti-paper leak law. The Bill comes amid continuing protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and Opposition protests in Parliament over the alleged police crackdown on students during the July 20 Sansad March.

Tibetan monks-in-exile celebrated the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama in Shimla with heartfelt prayers for his health and long life. The ceremony symbolised unity and cultural pride among Tibetans. Prime Minister Modi and other leaders extended warm wishes, while Hollywood star Richard Gere received blessings from the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala.