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Pellet guns can't be banned while rules permit their use: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said pellet guns cannot be banned while existing rules permit their use in exceptional cases, but allegations of misuse can be examined individually

Police probe alleged AI use by protesters to counter crowd-control measures

Investigation into the July 20 clashes during the "Chalo Sansad" protest organised by the CJP has revealed that some protesters may have used AI tools to learn methods of countering police crowd-control measures, including use of wet jute bags to minimise effects of tear gas, police sources said on Thursday. According to the source, the ongoing investigation has indicated that some participants may have searched artificial intelligence (AI) platforms for information on mitigating the impact of tear gas, and preparing for confrontations with security personnel. "The investigation is being carried out through multiple methods. We have reasons to believe that some protesters used AI tools or other generative AI platforms to search for ways to immediately reduce the effects of tear gas, including use of wet jute bags, and to prepare themselves with hard hats, masks and goggles," the source told PTI. He said police are in the process of collecting evidence, which is a time taking ...

Young Indians need employment, not just a better examination system

For young Indians, a better testing system is imperative, as is creating more skilling and employment opportunities

SC bars coercive action against student protesters, mulls independent probe

The apex court barred coercive action against protesters without criminal antecedents, ordered the release of detained minors and sought responses from states

Neet protests: SC signals SIT probe into police action against students

SC says a fair probe is needed into allegations of police excesses and attacks on 250 police personnel; orders interim relief, including release of detained students below 18 with no criminal record

The cultural meaning of Neet: Saving faith in India's exam system

For millions, competitive exams represent a status-blind opportunity to move into a higher life orbit. Repairing broken trust needs more than heightened Instagram presence

Beyond CJP, beyond Delhi: How movement took on a life of its own

Anushka Bhardwaj explains how the campaign became decentralised and spread across India, powered by students, satire, and shared outrage

Student protests expose deeper flaws in India's growth and education model

The anxieties and aspirations of the youth are an opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory

SC to hear pleas over alleged police excesses during NEET protests

The Supreme Court will hear petitions on July 27 over alleged police excesses during NEET protests, while the Delhi High Court deferred a surveillance challenge and declined an NIA probe plea

NEET protests to JP Movement: How student movements have changed India's history

A paper leak sparked the latest student protests in India—but history suggests this may be about much more than NEET. From the Nav Nirman Movement and JP Movement to the Mandal protests, India Against

From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy

As students demand reforms to India's examination system, a look back at 11 protest movements that transformed public policy, electoral politics and the country's democratic discourse

Right to protest in India: What the Constitution allows and restricts

CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar has put the spotlight back on protest laws. Here's what the Constitution says about the right to protest and when authorities can impose restrictions

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

What are Sonam Wangchuk’s three conditions for ending his hunger strike? CJP protest in Delhi

Sonam Wangchuk has said he will end his 20-day hunger strike only if three conditions are fulfilled. The demands come ahead of the Cockroach Janata Party's planned march to Parliament on July 20.

Datanomics: India sees over half of South Asia's protest demonstrations

India accounted for more than half of South Asia's protest demonstrations in recent years, with movements ranging from student agitations to farmers' protests

Sonam Wangchuk's wife moves Delhi HC to shift him from Safdarjung Hospital

Gitanjali J Angmo has sought permission to shift Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital, alleging that the family is being denied a transfer

Why Nepal’s Gen Z is turning against Prime Minister Balen Shah

Protests have returned to Nepal less than a year after Gen Z voters helped bring Balen Shah’s government to power. The demonstrations were triggered by the death of a 25-year-old

BEST workers protest in Mumbai, demand salary hike, settlement of dues

Union leaders said retired employees have not received pending payments since 2022, while some workers are yet to receive minimum wages

Cong launches anti-paper leak campaign; Rahul to begin outreach on Jun 17

The Congress on Saturday announced the first phase of a nationwide campaign against the alleged paper leaks and examination irregularities, with Rahul Gandhi scheduled to address a series of student conventions, starting from Kota on June 17. The movement will seek to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for affected youth to share their experiences and demand accountability for "repeated examination failures and paper leak scandals", the party said. In a statement, AICC general Secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said, "The Congress party will therefore seek a comprehensive discussion in Parliament on the crisis confronting India's youth and advocate legislative measures to protect their interests, rights and future." He said LoP Rahul Gandhi, who has emerged as the "most consistent and credible advocate" for India's students and youth, will conduct a series of large student conventions starting with Kota (June 17), Allahabad (July 10), Patna (July

India's political class remains irrationally uneasy about youth dissent

Let's just enjoy the rare spectacle of peaceful youthful defiance