Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
India's National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated 47 officials and begun a major workforce overhaul, appointing new specialist leadership in cybersecurity, forensics, and test operations. This restructuring follows the NEET-UG paper leak, which necessitated a re-examination for nearly 20 lakh candidates.
India's Union Cabinet has approved a bill proposing stricter punishments, including up to 10 years in prison and a ₹10 crore fine, for examination paper leaks. The legislation, aimed at strengthening legal frameworks against exam fraud, is expected to be introduced in Parliament next week amidst ongoing controversies like the NEET leak and student protests.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on paper-leak cases and examination reforms. Despite this, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) vows to continue protesting until the education minister resigns, leveraging social media to mobilize youth and challenge traditional political communication.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, a key part of the "Cockroach" protests against alleged exam paper leaks and government accountability. Despite government announcements of fast-track courts and new legislation, demonstrators vow to continue until the education minister resigns, citing broader anger over unemployment and student suicides.
Tens of thousands of young Indians, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk, are protesting nationwide against repeated examination paper leaks and demanding education reforms. Police responded with tear gas as the movement questions the state's ability to ensure fairness, posing a unique challenge to the BJP government.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances. Concurrently, PM Modi announced a new Bill with stringent provisions, including fast-track courts, to combat examination paper leaks, to be introduced in Parliament next week.
Tens of thousands of young Indians are protesting nationwide, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), over repeated examination paper leaks and demanding education reforms. The movement, sparked by activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, questions the state's ability to ensure fairness in the education system, posing a unique challenge to the BJP government.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced stringent measures against examination paper leaks, including the establishment of fast-track courts for swift trials and harsh punishments. This decision follows widespread student protests over incidents like the NEET paper leak, with a resolution to be discussed in Cabinet and presented to Parliament.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced stricter measures against examination paper leaks, including fast-track courts and harsher punishments. The Union Cabinet will discuss a new bill on Friday, with efforts to pass it in Parliament next week, amidst nationwide protests over NEET UG exam irregularities.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks, citing negotiations and potential violence. His decision followed PM Modi's pledge for tougher laws against leaks, while youth-led protests continue nationwide.
India's cricket captain Shubman Gill has spoken out amid student protests over exam paper leaks, urging compassion, mutual respect, and a focus on student interests. He emphasized education's power and supported peaceful voices, with other sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar also backing students.
Thousands of Indian youth continue 'Cockroach' protests, demanding the Education Minister's resignation over leaked exams. The movement, now a symbol of broader youth frustration, has prompted PM Modi to call for fast-track courts, while demonstrations in New Delhi faced police action.
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.
Indian PM Narendra Modi vowed fast-track courts for exam paper leaks, facing youth-led "Cockroach" protests in Delhi. Protesters, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and systemic reform, rejected the offer as insufficient, with opposition leaders criticizing the government's handling.
Thousands of Indian youth are protesting nationwide against government inaction on university exam leaks and the police detention of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who began a hunger strike for the education minister's resignation. Protests escalated into clashes with police in the capital.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged fast-track courts for officials leaking exam papers, aiming to quell a youth-led "Cockroach" protest movement. The movement, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and systemic reform, rejected the offer, citing zero past convictions.
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare initiated a silent protest in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, backing Delhi students demonstrating against alleged examination irregularities and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst CJP's ongoing agitation and clashes with police.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called for nationwide protests in India on July 24, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. Youth-led demonstrations have spread across several cities, challenging Prime Minister Modi's government amidst police action and parliamentary disruptions.
Thousands of Gen Z students, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), continue protests in New Delhi over youth unemployment, lack of economic mobility, and exam paper leaks. Demonstrations intensified after clashes with Delhi Police, posing a significant challenge to the government.
Actor Salman Khan voiced support for students protesting alleged examination paper leaks, calling the movement peaceful and urging it remain apolitical. He expressed sadness over the protest's violent turn and solidarity with injured students, praising their demand for educational reforms.
Bollywood star Salman Khan voiced support for students protesting nationwide paper leaks, urging them to maintain a peaceful, non-political focus. His comments come as the Delhi High Court issues notices regarding alleged excessive force during a protest, and activist Sonam Wangchuk demands assurances for protesters.
