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CJP hardens protest stand as Wangchuk sets terms to end his hunger strike

The CJP said talks with the Centre must be held at Jantar Mantar, while Sonam Wangchuk sought an assurance that protesters would not face any punitive legal action

Neet UG paper leak case: Court allows CBI to get fresh handwriting samples

The Rouse Avenue court allowed the CBI to collect additional handwriting and signature specimens of accused Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar after the forensic examiner flagged existing samples as insufficient

Neet UG paper leak case: Court allows CBI to get fresh handwriting samples

The Rouse Avenue court allowed the CBI to collect additional handwriting and signature specimens of accused Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar after the forensic examiner flagged existing samples as insufficient

Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his hunger strike if the Centre assures no legal action against student protesters, citing commitments on his other key demands

Govt ready for Neet discussion, but Oppn says Pradhan must resign first

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he will end fast if the Centre assures no action against protesters

Delhi HC seeks Centre, police reply on force used during Parliament march

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the city police on two pleas alleging excessive use of force against protesters during the July 20 march to Parliament. A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed the authorities to preserve all relevant records in relation to the police action, including CCTV camera footage and any videography. The bench issued a notice on the PILs and gave four weeks to the authorities to file their counter affidavits. "Let a counter affidavit be filed on behalf of the respondents within four weeks," the court ordered. "In the meantime, we direct that the relevant record in relation to the incident as mentioned in the writ petitions, including the CCTV footage and videography, shall be preserved as per the SOP of the Delhi Police or the Union of India," it added. The matter would be heard next on September 11. Senior advocates N Hariharan, Vikas Singh and Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for the

Ready for discussion on Neet leak, protests won't help: Govt to Opposition

The government on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that it is willing to hold a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue, and urged Speaker Om Birla to convene a meeting of all parties to decide on the rule, date and duration of the debate. As soon as the House reassembled at noon after an earlier adjournment, Birla asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to make a statement but Congress leader K C Venugopal intervened to assert that the Opposition is also seeking the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Rijju said the government is willing to hold a discussion on NEET paper leak issue but the Speaker will have to meet floor leaders of all parties to decide on the rule under which the discussion will be held, its date and duration. Amid Opposition sloganeering, the House was adjourned till 2 pm. The opposition has been demanding a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue and is also seeking the resignation of Pradhan over the handling of the controversy over th

Ready for discussion on Neet leak, protests won't help: Govt to Opposition

The government on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that it is willing to hold a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue, and urged Speaker Om Birla to convene a meeting of all parties to decide on the rule, date and duration of the debate. As soon as the House reassembled at noon after an earlier adjournment, Birla asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to make a statement but Congress leader K C Venugopal intervened to assert that the Opposition is also seeking the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Rijju said the government is willing to hold a discussion on NEET paper leak issue but the Speaker will have to meet floor leaders of all parties to decide on the rule under which the discussion will be held, its date and duration. Amid Opposition sloganeering, the House was adjourned till 2 pm. The opposition has been demanding a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue and is also seeking the resignation of Pradhan over the handling of the controversy over th

Delhi tightens security as CJP protests widen, Congress rallies spread

The Centre is airlifting 20 additional CRPF companies to Delhi as the CJP agitation, Opposition protests and overseas demonstrations over alleged NEET-UG irregularities widen

Best of BS Opinion: India's foreign exchange strategy needs stable capital

From forex inflows and examination reform to FPI policy, rupee depreciation and behavioural science, today's Best of BS Opinion examines India's key policy choices

Ill-judged crackdown: Government must engage constructively with protestors

The Delhi student protests underscore growing anger over exam failures, demanding accountability, education reforms, and meaningful government engagement instead of police action

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka detained after sit-in protest outside PM's residence

Police detained several Opposition leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, while clearing a protest backing students' demands over the NEET-UG paper leak

Govt open to Neet debate in Parl: Jitendra Singh after Rahul Gandhi meet

Singh said Rahul Gandhi was assured that the government was prepared to discuss all issues related to Neet in Parliament

Delhi HC allows Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung to Medanta Hospital

Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28 in support of the CJP student protest over exam paper leaks and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Strong action taken to protect youths' future: PM to NDA MPs on Neet row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that strong action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leaks so that no one plays with the future of the youth, and said states should join hands with the Centre to tackle the menace in national interest. Modi made the remarks at a meeting of the NDA MPs here, a day after thousands of students led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took part in the 'Sansad Chalo' march against irregularities in the NEET exam and to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Briefing journalists after the meeting, which was named 'Mangal Milan', Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the prime minister told MPs that the government acted immediately after reports of the paper leak surfaced, and 13 people were arrested and sent to jail. "At the same time, the prime minister said, to ensure that students' future was not affected, the NEET re-examination was given priority, conducted successfully, and the ...

Strong action taken to protect youths' future: PM to NDA MPs on Neet row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that strong action was taken against those involved in the NEET paper leaks so that no one plays with the future of the youth, and said states should join hands with the Centre to tackle the menace in national interest. Modi made the remarks at a meeting of the NDA MPs here, a day after thousands of students led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took part in the 'Sansad Chalo' march against irregularities in the NEET exam and to demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Briefing journalists after the meeting, which was named 'Mangal Milan', Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the prime minister told MPs that the government acted immediately after reports of the paper leak surfaced, and 13 people were arrested and sent to jail. "At the same time, the prime minister said, to ensure that students' future was not affected, the NEET re-examination was given priority, conducted successfully, and the ...

Protesters continue sit-in at Jantar Mantar; CJP vows to continue agitation

CJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, who met Nadda along with party spokesperson Saurav Das, said the meeting with the government ended without any outcome.

NTA rejects viral Neet-UG OMR discrepancy claims, calls images doctored

The testing agency said the circulated OMR answer sheets were digitally manipulated, maintained that all declared results match original records

NTA rejects viral Neet-UG OMR discrepancy claims, calls images doctored

The testing agency said the circulated OMR answer sheets were digitally manipulated, maintained that all declared results match original records

Can CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar outgrow its dependence on Wangchuk?

As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike galvanises support, the CJP faces a defining test over whether its movement can sustain momentum beyond its strongest symbol