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Iran Resumes Missile Attacks as US and Saudi Arabia Strike Tehran-Backed Militias in Iraq: What Happened and Why It Matters A temporary pause in fighting has ended as Iran launched new missile attacks while the United States and Saudi Arabia carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq. The latest escalation raises concerns about regional security, energy supplies, and the risk of a wider conflict affecting countries far beyond the Middle East.

Why Did the Houthis Join the Gaza War & Re d sea shipping? Understanding Their Motives and the Wider Impact The Houthis were not part of the Israel–Hamas conflict when it began in October 2023. Yet within weeks, the Yemen-based armed group started firing missiles toward Israel and attacking ships in the Red Sea. These actions turned a local war into a wider regional crisis with global economic effects.

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026: What India's New Anti-Paper Leak Law Wants to Change Millions of students in India depend on public examinations for college admissions and government jobs. When exam papers leak or organised cheating takes place, it affects honest candidates and raises questions about the fairness of the system. To address these concerns, the Indian government introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament on 27 July 2026. The Bill aims to strengthen the law that was first enacted in 2024. What Is the Amendment Bill? The Bill proposes changes to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, which was created to prevent organised cheating, question paper leaks, impersonation, and other unfair practices in major public examinations. The law applies to examinations conducted by central bodies such as the UPSC, Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Railway Recruitmen...

What Changed After the NEET Paper Leak? India's Reforms to Secure Public Examinations The NEET paper leak controversy raised serious questions about the security of India's public examination system. Millions of students depend on these exams for higher education, making fairness and transparency essential. Since the controversy, the Indian government has introduced several legal, administrative, and technological reforms. The aim is to reduce the risk of paper leaks, improve accountability, and strengthen confidence in competitive examinations. What Was the NEET Paper Leak Issue? The controversy emerged after allegations that question papers for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) had been leaked before the examination. Investigations pointed to organised cheating networks operating across multiple states. The incident affected one of India's largest entrance examinations, taken by more than two million medical aspirants each year. It also sparked discussi...