Morning Digest: Nilekani to lead high-powered task force on exam reforms; Wangchuk to be discharged from hospital today, and more
The Indian government has established a task force led by Nandan Nilekani to reform the national examination system for better security and transparency. Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk is set to be discharged from the hospital, and international authorities are responding to a fatal attack in Berlin and a maritime incident in the South China Sea.
Why it matters
These events represent significant developments in Indian domestic policy, international security, and regional geopolitical tensions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (July 26, 2026) announced the constitution of a high-powered task force , to be headed by former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, to recommend steps to make the country’s examination system leak-proof and technology-driven.
“We should ensure that our exam system can be trusted, transparent and tech-savvy. Under the leadership of renowned technology expert Nandan Nilekani, a high-powered task force will be formed, which will focus on exam reforms,” Mr. Modi said.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk will be discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Monday (July 27, 2026) and will visit Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi before leaving for Ladakh, his team said.
Mr. Wangchuk, who is recovering in the hospital after he broke his 26-day fast late Thursday night (July 24, 2026) is expected to be discharged at around 11.30 a.m. on Monday (July 27, 2026).
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