A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan broke his silence on youth protests, promising reforms and accountability, as opposition MPs joined the Cockroach Janta Party's demands for his resignation and an apology from PM Modi following a police crackdown on student demonstrators in New Delhi.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed youth concerns and exam reforms amid protests and calls for his resignation over paper leaks, including NEET. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, also protested, leading to clashes with police in New Delhi.
Seventy-three opposition Rajya Sabha members from about 11 political parties have submitted a fresh notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, their second attempt within weeks after previous notices were rejected. The notice lists nine charges including partisan conduct, misbehaviour, mass disenfranchisement, and deliberate obstruction of electoral fraud investigation. The move comes ahead of West Bengal election results and after a recent CEC-All India Trinamool Congress showdown.
New Zealand minister Shane Jones is facing backlash for describing potential immigration from India as a 'butter chicken tsunami.' Jones defended his use of hyperbole, while political leaders and community representatives condemned the remarks as racist and alarmist.
