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LAST UPDATE · 04 Aug 2026, 1:04 pm IST
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In the days following the strategy meet, CJP will reach out to its volunteers across the country and organise a nationwide listening tour to take into account the needs and aspirations of the youth
This victory could see Kishor emerge as the BJP’s main opponent in Bihar, observers say.
The Home department has directed the police not to initiate any adverse legal action against students, youth or any other persons who participated in the agitations across Gujarat
During the Question Hour, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa raised the issue of alleged multiple examination paper leaks in Punjab over the last four-and-a-half years under the Aam Aadmi Party regime
Followers of Sindhanur MLA Hampanagowda Badarli held a protest in Sindhanur and expressed anguish against Congress party’s high command for not including their leader in the State Cabinet. One of them even tried self-immolation, but the police foiled his attempt
Meta and X have been asked to remove videos falsely portraying the concluded agitation as ongoing, while police identify accounts for possible legal action
Voters express anger over the violence against their children by the police during the July 25 Bihar Bandh against irregularities in the NEET-UG exam; many feel the BJP took its voters for granted and the RJD was apathetic
Members of the Samajwadi Party, who took part in the protest, say till now ₹47,000 has been collected and the money would be donated to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and a receipt would be taken
A plea of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders said it will see what the Nandan Nilekani-led high-powered task force formed by the government suggests on the online conduct of the NEET examination.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the government took immediate action against those involved in the recent NEET question paper leak.
‘SC ordering states to close or withdraw FIRs against students who participated in NEET protests major victory’
According to the tender document, the move aims to safeguard NTA's personnel, visitors, assets, premises, records, confidential examination material, server rooms, strong rooms and other critical infrastructure
Ranaut described videos of protesters at Jantar Mantar as a display of "filth, garbage and ugliness"
Opposition members raised slogans against the NEET paper leaks and the embezzlement of Ram temple donations
The statement came after the Centre submitted that it was ‘serious’ about its assurance that no coercive action will be taken against student protesters.
Participants wore black ribbons across their mouths at the Gandhi statue; State convener S.L.N. Vasu sought a periodic review of the reservation system and minimum qualifying marks for all candidates
The clarification came after the Centre submitted that it was “serious” about its assurance to CJP
The Opposition has been seeking a statement from the Home Minister on the police action against protesting students on July 20, including use of pellet guns, and have also demanded his resignation over the issue
Education has become unaffordable and inaccessible for common people in India, Mr. Dipke said, adding that the responsibility has increased after the recent protests and the CJP team would be expanded soon.
Opposition MPs also shouted slogans about the alleged embezzlement of donations made to the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
‘Similar attempts have been witnessed in Uttar Pradesh, where the Act was invoked against labour activists protesting in Noida,’ said Jairam Ramesh.
During the hearing, the CJI said that the petition raised concerns relating to access and movement in the area
The court was among those instituted on July 23 amid youth protests over alleged irregularities in the conduct of competitive exams.
The only relevant question is whether the law enforcers exercised their authority in a manner consistent with the values of a constitutional democracy.
From missing scoresheets, to changing scores, students have reported a range of errors and inconsistencies.
The protesters are demanding cancellation of the 14th JPSC Combined Preliminary Test held on April 19 and an independent probe by central agencies, including the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED), into alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations
Sena (UBT) leader says PM and Chief Minister have held discussions in this regard
The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader says students who exercised their democratic right to protest should not suffer unnecessary adverse consequences in their academic, professional, or social lives on account of criminal proceedings
After meeting the families of three students who were found dead in Tamil Nadu following the NEET controversy, the Congress leader said the government owed young aspirants “truth, justice and an apology” for failures in the examination system
Many have sought legal aid, family counselling, and protection from online abuse following police action against protesters, the IYC says
Social activist calls for time-bound investigation and prompt prosecution of culprits to restore public faith in examination process and recruitment drive
Coming from a modest background, Rakesh attributed his success to the unwavering support and sacrifices of his parents.
Protesters in the state demanded that the NEET examination be scrapped, and that the National Testing Agency, which conducts the test, be dissolved.
While YouTube has not yet issued any official clarification, attempts to access Mohammad Irfan’s page ‘Main Irfan’ display a message stating that “this account has been terminated for violating Google’s Terms of Service”.
Abhijeet Dipke alleged that during the police action, girls as young as 12 years were hit on the head by police personnel.
The Tamil Nadu government’s decision is in line with similar decisions taken by a few other State governments to withdraw cases registered against those who took part in protests against the NEET
Student groups say social media posts falsely claiming fresh protests at Jantar Mantar prompted them to verify the claims with vendors and CCTV footage, and are planning to seek police action against the accounts.
Fuelled by viral outrage and youthful anger, the Cockroach Janta Party’s rapid rise was driven by three very different men whose skills, ambitions and political histories transformed a satirical online campaign into a national protest that brought down Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The government’s concessions have not disrupted the arrangement that produced these grievances in the first place.
The reforms are aimed at making the process more convenient for the candidates, according to the Union Health Ministry; a total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET (PG) 2026 which will be conducted in a single shift across around 340 cities and more than 1,300 examination centres
According to the counselling schedule released by the committee, the first round of AIQ counselling for deemed and central universities will be held from August 4 to August 17. The last date for joining will be August 22
Any party supporting the Delimitation Bill in Parliament would be considered betrayer of the people of Tamil Nadu, says the Congress leader; he meets grieving families of NEET aspirants who ended their lives, says the students are working in a system that is not honest with them
Dipke, who was diagnosed with typhoid during the protests in Jantar Mantar seeking the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister, had said he had been unwell for the past few days and was currently undergoing treatment
Police say Hamim Mondal was tasked with studying CM Suvendu Adhikari’s movements to find vulnerabilities in his security
Vice-Chancellor directs the reimbursement of the advance of ₹2.81 lakh released for organising the national conference, scheduled to be held on the university campus from August 3 to 6, to the University Fund
Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.
Former Higher Education Minister demands a public apology from IUML and Thangal, says he will no longer recognise Thangal as the Kazi of any mahal
In a gazette notification issued on July 31, the law ministry said President Murmu has given her assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026