Morning Digest: 13 Indian sailors trapped amid attacks in Black Sea; At least two dead in shopping mall hit by earthquake in Japan, says report, and more
The Indian Parliament is debating a new bill regarding public examination integrity amid political friction. Meanwhile, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Japan has caused casualties and trapped citizens, and 13 Indian sailors are reported stranded in the Black Sea due to ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
These events highlight critical issues in domestic governance, international disaster response, and the safety of global maritime workers in conflict zones.
Treasury and Opposition benches sparred in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday as the House took up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Opposition describing it as an “admission of failure”. Initiating the debate for the Opposition , Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi questioned why the government was amending a law it had hailed as “historic” just two years ago. Responding to the Opposition, BJP MP Anurag Thakur hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for sitting on a dharna outside the Prime Minister’s residence, saying Mr. Gandhi did so because students did not ask him to lead the protests. The House will continue the debate on Wednesday.
Two women were killed at the mall in Japan hit by a powerful earthquake and subsequent explosion, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported early Wednesday, citing local officials.
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