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.
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.
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.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke mocked PM Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for NEET paper leaks, sharing a meme about Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protesters demand Pradhan's resignation, compensation for affected students, and withdrawal of FIRs against peaceful demonstrators.
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India's opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi, shut down parliament in protest, demanding the education minister's resignation and government accountability for police violence against youth-led "Cockroach" movement demonstrators and exam scandals. Protests continued in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Milhares de manifestantes, liderados pelo movimento satírico CJP e apoiados pela oposição, protestam em Déli contra o governo Modi, exigindo reformas educacionais e a renúncia do ministro Dharmendra Pradhan após um exame cancelado e repressão policial.
Thousands are protesting in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks, marking a major challenge to PM Modi's third term. The article highlights a pattern of Modi's ministers defying calls for accountability despite significant controversies.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of exploiting students for political gains amid NEET protests, stating the government is ready for parliamentary discussion on the issue and committed to reforms, while condemning the opposition's "political spectacle."
PM Modi addressed the NDA parliamentary party, emphasizing government measures to make the exam system "foolproof" and ensure stringent punishment for those behind paper leaks, particularly the NEET-UG incident. He urged shunning partisan politics on the issue and highlighted the Public Examinations Act, 2024, while also praising youth achievements.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused Rahul Gandhi and Congress of exploiting students as political tools by protesting outside PM Modi's residence over the NEET paper leak, despite the government's readiness for a comprehensive discussion.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleged police brutality during its march to Parliament, claiming prominent figures like Prakash Raj and Shabana Azmi were assaulted. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka detailed injuries and vowed to continue protests until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, while Delhi Police rejected the allegations as false and misleading.
Protesters demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged exam irregularities, including paper leaks and technical glitches, clashed with police near Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The demonstration follows activist Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalization after a hunger strike.
Dharminder Singh, 48, appeared in Toowoomba Magistrates Court charged with the murder of Jana Armstrong, 30, who went missing on July 7. Armstrong's body was found Saturday by pig hunters near Ravensbourne National Park. Singh also faces arson and breach of bail charges; his lawyer indicated a not guilty plea.
A 12th-century sculpture from Madhya Pradesh, India, previously identified as Saraswati, has been re-identified as Goddess Gayatri. Archaeologists used digital documentation and iconographic analysis, noting the absence of a veena (a Saraswati attribute) and the presence of other symbols matching Gayatri's descriptions in ancient texts.
Three alleged liquor smugglers have been killed in suspected gang violence in Bihar's Samastipur district over four days. Incidents include a double murder on July 7 and another murder on July 8, with police investigating financial disputes and falling out between associates as motives.
Akash Dhar, a 29-year-old Kashmiri Pandit migrant, opened 'Taste and Treats' restaurant in Langate, Kupwara. Despite his visual impairment, Dhar has received an overwhelming response from the local community, with his landlord waiving rent and customers flocking to the eatery.
Singer Jasmine Sandlas announced her engagement to Shekhar Chaudhary during her 'The Dream Girl India' tour concert in Delhi. She proudly displayed her ring and introduced Chaudhary on stage, expressing her joy to fans.
A three-year-old girl died in Ghaziabad after falling into accumulated rainwater, while heavy monsoon rains caused a road to collapse in Vasundhara Sector 13, submerging vehicles. Widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos were reported across Noida and Ghaziabad, leading to school closures and criticism of civic infrastructure.
Police investigating the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal are exploring if his fiancée, Siya Goyal, secretly married her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary. Goyal and Chaudhary are accused of pushing Agarwal off a cliff. Investigators are analyzing chats and questioning the accused to verify the alleged marriage.
Charges against a radiologist accused of attempting to kill his family in 2023 by driving off a cliff have been dismissed after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program. A judge was legally required to dismiss the charges upon completion of the program.
Charges against a radiologist accused of attempting to kill his family in 2023 by driving his car off a cliff have been dismissed by a San Mateo County judge after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program.
Four officials, including Yadav's private secretary, have been removed from Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's office on administrative grounds and through repatriation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh speculated about a possible scam behind the abrupt dismissals.
Police in Pune are investigating the murder of realtor Ketan Agrawal, with his fiancée Siya Goyal as the prime suspect. Sources claim Goyal secretly married her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, four months before Agrawal's death. Evidence from mobile data suggests a hidden marriage, casting doubt on Goyal's public engagement and grief.
