India announces stricter penalties for exam malpractice following public unrest

Widespread student-led protests across India, particularly in New Delhi, are challenging the Modi administration's political stability. The protests, initially focused on systemic exam fraud and irregularities, have escalated into demands for the Education Minister's resignation and are being leveraged by opposition parties. The government has responded by pledging fast-track courts and stricter penalties for exam malpractice, though the effectiveness of these measures and the long-term impact on the ruling party's legislative agenda remain uncertain.