Rahul Gandhi alleged Home Minister Amit Shah was responsible for police brutality against NEET protesters, claiming students were beaten with pellet guns and lathis with nails, despite Delhi Police denying gunshot injuries.
A Special Fast Track Court in Delhi, established under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, will hear the bail applications of Dinesh Biwal and Vikas Biwal, accused in the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak case, marking the court's first hearing.
PM Narendra Modi thanked youth for their feedback on his video addressing examination reforms, amid nationwide protests over NEET-UG paper leaks, promising stricter laws with fast-track courts and tougher penalties.
The Indian government faces ongoing protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, with PM Modi assuring stricter action and Rahul Gandhi demanding the education minister's resignation. The NTA has sacked 47 officials amid restructuring efforts.
President Murmu accepted Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, effective immediately, after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended. Bittu, a former Congress MP who joined BJP, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
The NEET paper leak controversy continues with the Centre seeking more time on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The NTA has sacked 47 officials and begun a major overhaul, while PM Modi promises stricter action and Rahul Gandhi renews criticism. The Supreme Court will hear pleas on police action.
Ravneet Singh Bittu resigned as Union Minister of State for Railways after his Rajya Sabha tenure ended on June 21. The former three-time Congress MP, who joined BJP in 2024, stepped down as the BJP focuses on the 2027 Punjab Legislative Assembly elections.
Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging compassion from critics. Wangchuk concluded his fast after negotiations with Union ministers, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march over the NEET paper leak, stating authorities are competent. This decision comes as the Centre continues talks with CJP regarding their demands.
The Supreme Court has ordered the central government and National Testing Agency (NTA) to submit detailed affidavits on the implementation of reforms addressing the NEET-UG paper leak, committing to year-long monitoring to ensure institutionalization of measures.
Congress veteran Mani Shankar Aiyar joined protests at Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak, welcoming dialogue between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Union government. He expressed hope for a positive outcome while criticizing past fear of Modi and Shah, urging fearlessness.
Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party met with Union ministers, who sought time until Saturday afternoon to respond to demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government gave in-principle approval for compensation to affected families and withdrawal of cases against students, but protests continue until a formal response on the resignation is received.
The Indian government introduced the National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, aiming to extend legal protection to Vande Mataram, similar to the National Anthem. The Bill's introduction was met with noisy protests from Opposition MPs over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak issue, leading to parliamentary disruptions.
JNU has advised its students and faculty to avoid protests at Jantar Mantar concerning the NEET-UG paper leak, citing safety and Supreme Court directives. This follows a similar advisory from Delhi University, drawing criticism from Rahul Gandhi, while the Cockroach Janta Party vows to continue protests demanding the Education Minister's resignation.
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, was allegedly gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot by three men posing as forest officials, who first tied up her minor boyfriend. The incident occurred in Devangana Valley, where the couple was making a social media reel. Police have detained one suspect and launched an investigation.
A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who once praised each other's commitment to education reform, has resurfaced. This comes as Wangchuk leads an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability for NEET-UG paper leak and Pradhan's resignation, marking a sharp political contrast.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced stricter measures against paper leaks, including a draft Bill for Fast-Track Courts and stringent punishments, following widespread protests over NEET-UG 2026 examination irregularities. He also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk, who ended a 26-day hunger strike, to recover.
Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi for not addressing demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, calling PM Modi's video message an insult to students' intelligence. Modi announced a new Bill for stringent punishment against paper leaks, while protests continue nationwide.
India's Centre announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle, appointing Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of Higher Education and T K Anil Kumar as Secretary of School Education, replacing Vineet Joshi. The changes occur amidst ongoing protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike in India following negotiations with Union ministers, citing a desire to prevent violence. Simultaneously, PM Modi addressed the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, promising stricter legislation, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue protests.
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has spoken out on nationwide NEET paper leak protests, urging society to uphold meritocracy and ensure students' hard work is rewarded. He reflected on his father's values, emphasizing that cheating is unacceptable. Other cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammad Kaif, and Irfan Pathan, also voiced support for students, with Kaif condemning police action against protestors in Delhi.
The Indian government is engaging opposition leaders to resolve the parliamentary deadlock concerning the alleged NEET paper leak, offering discussion without preconditions like Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. This follows repeated disruptions in the Monsoon session.
India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and Grandmaster Nihal Sarin advocate for a transparent, merit-based education system as protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities continue. Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite fast, and a student march to Parliament was dispersed by Delhi Police.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for nationwide protests on July 24 against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and police brutality. Despite calls for a bandh by student groups in some states, schools and colleges across India are expected to remain open as no official holiday has been declared.
