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Media falsely reported I refused urgent hearing on CJP protests: CJI Kant

CJI Surya Kant said no petition alleging police excesses against student protesters was filed and termed media reports claiming he denied an urgent hearing as false

SC defers NTA reforms plea to August, to monitor anti-paper leak steps

The Supreme Court will monitor the Centre's anti-paper leak measures after hearing submissions on reforms to the printing and transport of NEET question papers. The case will be heard again in August

From Gen Z to Boomers, support pours in for Jantar Mantar protest

Amid hundreds of Gen Z protesters camping at the site, people in their 50s, 60s and even 70s were seen sitting alongside students, raising slogans and lending support to the demand for reforms

SC proposes special courts for speedy trial of Manipur violence cases

The bench said it will help in finding out as to how many special courts will be needed to handle the trials expeditiously

Tax laws are made for the living; I-T notice to dead person invalid: HC

Allahabad High Court said tax authorities cannot make an invalid notice valid by later adding a legal heir, and must instead issue fresh notice directly to legal representative within prescribed time

Delhi HC to hear PIL against internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been protesting in the heart of Delhi since June 20, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the Neet paper leak

PM should speak in Parliament, not deliver 'one-sided Mann Ki Baat': Cong

Opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he announced a Bill to curb paper leaks, saying he should discuss the issue in Parliament instead of speaking through a video message

Brics 2026: Bangladesh invited as India hosts key ministerial meetings

India's invitation to Bangladesh marks a key diplomatic development ahead of the Brics Summit, with ministerial meetings helping shape the bloc's agenda

List of govt assurances that led Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre assured action on key demands, including a parliamentary discussion on paper leaks and no cases against peaceful protesters

CJP set to hold talks with govt after Wangchuk ends hunger strike

The meeting is likely to be held around 12.30 pm at the Constitution Club of India

Private investment in India's space sector crosses $618 million, says govt

Private funding has risen nearly six-fold over the past few years, surging from $100.5 million in 2021-22 to $348.5 million in 2023-24, before reaching $618.5 million by March 31, 2026

Delhi to see light rain today as heavy showers lash western, central India

Delhi is likely to witness light rain and gusty winds through the day, while the IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra

Wangchuk ends fast after Centre's assurances; Modi promises tougher action

Sonam said that he broke his fast after receiving written assurances from the Centre that his demands would be met

Assam flood toll rises to 47, over 721,000 affected across 11 districts

Six more people died in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 47 in this year's floods so far

Removing Dharmendra Pradhan is the 'strictest action': CJP to PM Modi

Reacting to PM Modi's announcement of a proposed anti-paper leak Bill, the CJP said the govt should remove Education Minister Pradhan as the strongest action against examination irregularities

Jantar Mantar protest to continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP

The CJP said it was relieved after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, but vowed to continue its peaceful protest until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Pak-based social media handles spreading rumours amid CJP protests: Police

Delhi Police said the Pakistan-based social media accounts, many of which were also active during Operation Sindoor, were spreading rumours, fake posts and edited videos to provoke people

Wangchuk ends hunger strike after govt assures him of meeting his demands

Wangchuk ended his indefinite hunger strike shortly after midnight on Thursday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi

In a post on X, Gandhi said the prime minister should not insult the intelligence of students

Friday's Cabinet meeting to announce tougher action on paper leaks: PM

CJP delegation will meet with govt ministers on Friday