India's testing agency in focus after more exams canceled
Months after canceling the medical entrance exam, India's testing agency has canceled three other exams prompting outrage among opposition leaders. In Bihar, several people were killed in a temple stampede. DW has more
India's security agency is under scrutiny following the cancellation of numerous exams. Home Minister Amit Shah announced the arrest of over 200 terror operatives linked to Pakistan, ahead of India's Independence Day on August 15. These operatives were part of the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, a group allegedly supported by Pakistan's spy agency.
Authorities seized weapons, ammunition, and explosives during the multi-state operation. Pakistan has not yet commented on the allegations. In a separate development, India has signed a contract with US-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to lease two remotely piloted aircraft systems for the Indian Navy, valued at Rs 1,943 crore ($203 million, €175 million).
This move comes as India and China vie for influence in the region. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the victims of a hotel fire in Tarapith, West Bengal, where at least seven people died in the blaze. The fire broke out in the early hours of the morning, killing all victims by asphyxiation.
The incident has sparked discussions about the role of insurance in mitigating the impact of extreme heat on workers in India, particularly in informal sectors.
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