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Govt will set up fast-track courts on paper leaks, assures PM Modi

Centre invites protesters for talks, but CJP says move sidesteps accountability

Sitharaman defends govt on Neet row, says Congress 'exploiting issue'

FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the government's response ensured arrests, a timely re-examination and prompt declaration of results, allowing students to move ahead with admissions.

Amit Shah meets LS Speaker Om Birla amid Parliament deadlock over Neet

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against the backdrop of continuous opposition protests in Parliament over the NEET paper leak. The government has accused the opposition of attaching the pre-condition of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before agreeing to a debate. Sources said Shah met Birla after the Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day amid continuous ruckus. Earlier, top opposition leaders including the Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav met Birla. TMC leaders Saugata Roy and Mahua Moitra were also present in the meeting. During the Question Hour, Birla had asked opposition leaders to meet him to decide on the duration and date of the discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The Monsoon session, which began on Monday, has so far been a washout due to opposition protests over paper leak and alleged theft of Ram temple donations. Police crackdown on Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests he

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No evidence links Sanjeev Mukhiya to Neet-UG 2024 paper leak case: CBI

The CBI on Thursday said that it did not come across any evidence to establish the involvement of Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya in the theft or distribution of the stolen NEET-UG 2024 question paper. In 2024, Bihar Police detected the theft of the NEET-UG question paper and registered a case, the agency said in a statement. "At that stage, prima facie suspicion had emerged against Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, who may have been involved in the theft, as he was found involved in certain other paper theft/leak cases. Bihar Police accordingly named him as an accused in the FIR," a CBI spokesperson said. The case was subsequently transferred to the CBI, and during the course of its investigation, the agency identified "each and every person" involved in the theft and onward distribution of the stolen question paper, along with each beneficiary. The CBI filed multiple chargesheets against 45 persons before a Patna court. "In the course of its investigation, the CBI did not

No evidence links Sanjeev Mukhiya to Neet-UG 2024 paper leak case: CBI

The CBI on Thursday said that it did not come across any evidence to establish the involvement of Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya in the theft or distribution of the stolen NEET-UG 2024 question paper. In 2024, Bihar Police detected the theft of the NEET-UG question paper and registered a case, the agency said in a statement. "At that stage, prima facie suspicion had emerged against Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, who may have been involved in the theft, as he was found involved in certain other paper theft/leak cases. Bihar Police accordingly named him as an accused in the FIR," a CBI spokesperson said. The case was subsequently transferred to the CBI, and during the course of its investigation, the agency identified "each and every person" involved in the theft and onward distribution of the stolen question paper, along with each beneficiary. The CBI filed multiple chargesheets against 45 persons before a Patna court. "In the course of its investigation, the CBI did not

Govt resolved to ensure bright future for India's youth: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the welfare of the youth and their bright future is both the highest priority and the resolve of the Modi government. In a message posted on X, the minister said the decision to expedite hearings and take stringent action against the guilty in paper leak cases through the establishment of fast-track courts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a reflection of this very commitment. "This important step by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against those who toy with the future of the youth due to paper leaks will prove to be a milestone," he said. Earlier in the day, the PM said the welfare of the country's youth is the top priority of his government and asserted that anyone trying to harm their future will not be spared. Modi's outreach to the youth came three days 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 the resignation of Unio

Govt resolved to ensure bright future for India's youth: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the welfare of the youth and their bright future is both the highest priority and the resolve of the Modi government. In a message posted on X, the minister said the decision to expedite hearings and take stringent action against the guilty in paper leak cases through the establishment of fast-track courts by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a reflection of this very commitment. "This important step by Prime Minister Narendra Modi against those who toy with the future of the youth due to paper leaks will prove to be a milestone," he said. Earlier in the day, the PM said the welfare of the country's youth is the top priority of his government and asserted that anyone trying to harm their future will not be spared. Modi's outreach to the youth came three days 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 the resignation of Unio

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Oppn demands Pradhan's resignation

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday as Opposition parties continued to insist on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before starting a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was ready for a discussion on NEET on Thursday itself and the Opposition should not put any condition for holding the debate. However, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said Pradhan has to resign first before any discussion on the issue can take place. As both sides continued sloganeering, Chairman CP Radhakrishnan adjourned the House till 12 noon. Parliament has seen repeated adjournments since the monsoon session commenced on Monday.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Oppn demands Pradhan's resignation

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday as Opposition parties continued to insist on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before starting a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was ready for a discussion on NEET on Thursday itself and the Opposition should not put any condition for holding the debate. However, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said Pradhan has to resign first before any discussion on the issue can take place. As both sides continued sloganeering, Chairman CP Radhakrishnan adjourned the House till 12 noon. Parliament has seen repeated adjournments since the monsoon session commenced on Monday.

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

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