Politics · July 2026

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on July 26 a task force to reform the examination system, led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, following student protests over exam irregularities. Pralhad Joshi has taken over as the new education minister, calling the portfolio a new subject for him. Asaduddin Owaisi offered an alliance to Akhilesh Yadav to oust the BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh state elections, drawing a 'friend request' jibe from the BJP. Rahul Gandhi asked Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament whether he authorized the use of lethal weapons against students during recent protests. In the UK cabinet reshuffle under Andy Burnham, three Indian-origin ministers were named, including one in a front-bench role. A case was filed against a Bengali actor over a 'distasteful' poster of PM Modi, and the BJP demanded the Punjab education minister's exit, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann hitting back.