NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed on Thursday (Jul 23) "stringent punishment" for those involved in exam fraud that has fuelled student anger, in his first direct comments tied to major protests challenging his government.The comments came after

Modi defends handling of India’s exam paper leak crisis, vows tougher action as Gen Z-led protests, police clashes and opposition attacks escalate in Delhi.

Briefing reporters, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Modi told NDA MPs that the government had acted swiftly after reports of the leak surfaced, arresting 13…