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National Autonomous University of Mexico says applicants must take test in person after online debacleMexico’s largest and most prestigious university has announced that about 58,000 students will have to resit their entrance exam after abnormally high test results raised suspicions of widespread cheating.The National Autonomous University of Mexico (Unam) said the exam would take place in person after its first attempt at a fully remote online version led to a debacle and thousands of annulled results. Continue reading...

• India has increased its semiconductor demand forecast to $150 billion by 2030, signaling a massive push for domestic chip infrastructure. • In the AI and tech sector, MediaTek is investing $5 billion in AI chips, while investor Chamath Palihapitiya has secured $135 million in funding. • Global attention has turned toward escalating exam protests in India, highlighting a growing national employment crisis.

Exclusive: court records reviewed by the Guardian show medical procedures included force-feeding, intravenous forced hydration and involuntary blood drawsHomeland security officials under the Trump administration have quietly attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in US immigrant detention to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding, a Guardian investigation has found.In 2025 and 2026, officials had definitely performed the procedures on at least three detained immigrants and likely subjected two more to the forced treatment – widely considered torture by human rights groups. The other five people gave in and broke their hunger strike at the last minute as force-feeding procedures loomed.One Kurdish asylum seeker and hunger striker detained at the privately-run Port Isabel service processing center in Los Fresnos, south Texas, was subjected to force-feeding for nearly eight months, according to a series of filings in the southern district of Texas federal court, beginning in May 2025 and ending only when he was deported.Another hunger striker at the same facility was subjected to involuntary medical procedures, including force-feeding, for nearly six months between September 2025 and March 2026, filings in the same court show.Someone detained at the Krome service processing center in Miami, a privately-run ICE jail, was subjected to forced medical procedures for nearly three months, filings in the southern district of Florida federal court show. DHS seemingly began the forced practices three days before Trump’s 2025 inauguration for a second term, then continued.Two other hunger strikers, one at the Northwest ICE processing center in Washington state and another inside the Montgomery processing center on the outskirts of Houston, Texas, were likely subjected to forced medical procedures, according to filings in the western district of Washington and in the southern district of Texas federal courts.In at least five cases, hunger strikers detained in Texas, Arizona and Florida, ended their hunger strike right before officials began with the forced medical procedures, filings in the southern district of Texas, district of Arizona and southern district of Florida federal courts show.The forced procedures were performed inside the detention centers.In six cases reviewed by the Guardian, detained immigrants did not have any legal representation during the court proceedings granting the involuntary medical procedures.DHS and ICE have conducted these procedures throughout the years, regardless of which presidential administration is in power. In 2024, under Joe Biden, the Guardian found that DHS attempted to subject at least 10 hunger strikers in ICE detention to forced medical treatment. It definitely proceeded with at least two people, and likely subjected at least four more people to them. However, since the return of Trump to the White House and the dramatic increase in immigration arrests and detention , medical experts and advocates worry more hunger strikes will occur and strikers will be subjected to the practices.Look out for Force-fed by ICE parts two and three in the coming days Continue reading...

Fernando Alexandre’s push to digitise marking process deemed a failure with some students and parents contemplating legal actionPressure is growing on Portugal’s education minister to resign amid student and teacher protests over his handling of this year’s national school exams.Fernando Alexandre is accused of failing to take responsibility for what critics say is an unprecedented and chaotic school exam season affecting children aged 14 to 18, prompting student protesters to call for him “to be flunked”. Continue reading...

• The Lok Sabha passed a new exam-related bill via voice vote, despite intense sloganeering and a stormy exchange between the government and the Opposition. • The session was disrupted by disputes over Rahul Gandhi's comments regarding police actions taken against student protesters. • Introduced by Union Minister Jitendra Singh on July 27, the legislation follows CJP-led protests that previously led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

• Justice Amy Coney Barrett is facing criticism from populists for refusing to "legislate from the bench" regarding mail-in voting. • The backlash follows the inability of Congress to secure enough votes to eliminate mail-in voting through the SAVE America Act. • The author argues that Barrett is upholding the rule of law and judicial independence by prioritizing written law over political outcomes.

• China's commerce ministry has accused several American artificial intelligence companies of "distilling" Chinese AI models during their research and development processes. • The ministry claims that U.S. firms have utilized Chinese examples and data to train and refine their own AI models. • This allegation highlights growing geopolitical tensions and competition between the U.S. and China over AI intellectual property and technological supremacy.

• Senior advocate Kapil Sibal has challenged the merger exception within the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which currently allows legislators to switch parties without disqualification if a specific threshold of members merges. • The Supreme Court is reviewing whether the current interpretation of the anti-defection law allows for "engineered political realignments" that undermine legislative stability. • A ruling in favor of the challenge would significantly strengthen anti-defection laws by reducing the legal loopholes used by politicians to avoid disqualification during party shifts.

• The Indian government introduced a new bill in the Lok Sabha during the 2026 Monsoon Session aimed at strengthening laws against exam paper leaks. • The move comes amid ongoing political turmoil regarding the NEET controversy, with the Congress and INDIA bloc parties pledging to continue their protests. • The Cockroach Janta Party recently ended its agitation after the government met several demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

• The Indian government is set to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, during the Parliament Monsoon Session. • The draft legislation, approved by the Cabinet on Friday and circulated to MPs on Saturday, aims to implement tougher penalties to prevent paper leaks. • The move comes as the Opposition issues adjournment notices to protest the NEET paper leak row and ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.

• IMAX is expanding its presence in India, driven by the success and technical innovation of Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, *The Odyssey*. • To overcome the format's notorious camera noise, IMAX developed a specialized soundproof “blimp” enclosure at Nolan's request. • This technical breakthrough reduced noise by nearly one-third, allowing for high-quality sync sound recording during the filming process.

• The Indian government is set to introduce the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Parliament on July 27. • The proposed legislation aims to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to implement more stringent punishments for those involved in paper leaks. • This move is critical to safeguarding the integrity of national competitive exams and deterring organized fraud in the examination process.

• Student protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are demanding the immediate removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following widespread exam leaks. • CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal for a judicial inquiry, labeling it an insufficient response to systemic failures. • The situation highlights a growing crisis of trust in India's national examination systems and the government's ability to ensure academic integrity.

• The Indian Cabinet has approved a stricter law to combat the leakage of examination papers, aiming to ensure academic integrity and fair testing. • Nationwide protests have erupted involving angry youth demonstrating against the Chief Justice of India (CJP). • Experts, including Kanti Bajpai, are analyzing the potential impact of Donald Trump's foreign policy and US tariffs on India's economic and diplomatic relations.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to punish officials responsible for widespread exam leaks, stating that those harming the future of India's youth "will not be spared." • The scandal has sparked massive protests led by the "Cockroach Janta party" (CJP), a satirical movement named after a top judge who referred to unemployed youths as "cockroaches." • The unrest highlights deep systemic frustrations regarding unemployment and the inefficiency of India's judicial system, which often takes decades to deliver verdicts.

• A recent inspector general report revealed that Federal Reserve Board and reserve bank staffers were "untimely" in updating bank supervisory marks. • The report found that examiners often took several months to close supervisory findings even after the identified issues had been resolved. • This delay in reporting is significant as it affects the accuracy of bank supervisory marks and the perceived risk profile of financial institutions.

• Youth protesters clashed with police in Delhi to demand the resignation of the education minister following widespread exam paper leaks. • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has responded to the unrest by vowing that those responsible for the exam fraud will be punished. • The incident highlights growing public frustration over systemic corruption and irregularities within the national examination process.

• Yogendra Yadav reports on the "Sansad Chalo March" led by the Cockroach Janata Party on July 20, where student protesters brought their grievances to the Prime Minister's doorstep. • The movement emphasizes a shift for the Opposition, moving away from traditional electoral politics toward a "politics of resistance" centered at Jantar Mantar. • This shift matters as it signals a growing trend of grassroots activism and direct confrontation with government authority over student issues.

• Gen Z protesters in India are demonstrating against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government following widespread cheating scandals and leaks in high-stakes exams. • The movement, where youth have self-identified as "cockroaches" to signal their resilience, has escalated from academic grievances to broader demands for government accountability. • Clashes have occurred between demonstrators and police, with authorities deploying tear gas to disperse the crowds.

• The CJP party led a protest march to the Indian Parliament as young citizens expressed outrage over frequent leaks of college entrance examinations. • These systemic failures in the testing process have sparked widespread anger among students, creating a significant political challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. • The protests highlight growing public frustration with the integrity of India's academic assessment systems and the government's inability to prevent leaks.

Angus Taylor has stated his opposition, but discussion paper’s authors warn ‘if we want a different outcome, we need to be prepared to do things differently’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberal party is canvassing views on gender quotas among possible interventions to increase the number of women in its parliamentary ranks, which it says is critical to the long-term survival of the movement.The idea has re-emerged in a new discussion paper from the Liberal Party Commission, an internal group established under former leader Sussan Ley to review the party after consecutive thumping federal election defeats. Continue reading...

• The FDIC has released a list of state nonmember banks that recently underwent evaluations for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). • The CRA, established in 1977, mandates that the FDIC assess whether banks are meeting the credit needs of their entire community, specifically targeting low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. • Public disclosure of these evaluations and ratings is required by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) for all examinations conducted after July 1, 1990.

• Israel and Lebanon have entered into a Trilateral Framework Agreement in 2026, aimed at managing conflict and establishing border security. • The agreement involves complex negotiations between state actors and non-state armed groups, with the United States playing a critical role as an international mediator. • This framework is significant as it addresses regional geopolitics and humanitarian concerns, demonstrating the use of diplomacy to resolve long-standing security tensions.

Exclusive: Concerns in-person vote system is giving bigger say to organised fringe activists who can attend conferenceSenior Greens are examining ways to revamp the party’s structures to make it more effective and representative now its membership has more than tripled since Zack Polanski became leader.Under the party’s direct-democracy model, policy is voted on only by members who attend one of its two annual conferences, a system some Greens believe risks empowering organised fringe activists who make the effort to travel to the events. Continue reading...

• Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led central government on Saturday, alleging that paper leaks and examination irregularities have become recurring events. • Speaking in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Yadav claimed the government consistently fails to learn from its mistakes, leading to systemic failures in the education sector. • The attack highlights growing political tension over the integrity of competitive exams and the impact of these leaks on students' futures.

• AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP on Saturday following the postponement of an entrance examination in Maharashtra due to a suspected paper leak. • Kejriwal alleged that the BJP-led administration is failing in its governance, stating that the party is "sparing neither the exams nor the temples." • The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the integrity of competitive examinations and administrative transparency in BJP-governed regions.

• Former UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led central government, claiming that examination paper leaks will persist as long as they remain in power. • Yadav argued that the government's failure to learn from previous scams is jeopardizing the futures of students and job aspirants across the country. • Separately, Champat Rai and Anil Mishra of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust have resigned, taking moral responsibility for alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations.

Sarah Steele had ‘distressing and degrading’ experience under US military justice system after assault by airman in CambridgeA UK justice minister has described the case of a British woman strangled by an American fighter pilot as “really serious” and said the Ministry of Justice would examine it.Sarah Steele, a British academic, has come forward to speak about the “distressing and degrading” experience she had with the US military justice system after she was assaulted by the airman in Cambridge. Continue reading...