Rahul Gandhi wrote to Amit Shah seeking accountability for the police use of force, including pellet guns, against students protesting over Common Job Preliminary exam irregularities in Delhi, highlighting excessive force and injuries.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that he did not refuse to list a petition challenging police action against students during a July 20 protest, stating no formal plea had been filed, only a letter representation. He criticized media for "irresponsible and reckless" reporting.
India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, declined an urgent hearing on alleged police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar, citing lack of time for video evidence. Protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities turned violent.
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, protested outside the PM's residence against alleged police brutality on students during CJP's demonstration over the NEET paper leak, demanding resignations. Several leaders were detained, while Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi visited injured students.
The Madhya Pradesh government's Housing Assistance Scheme provides financial aid to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying outside their hometown when government hostels are unavailable. Eligible students receive a monthly allowance of up to Rs 2,000 based on their study location.
Mathematicians have issued a declaration warning about the risks of AI in research, citing concerns about unreliable arguments and the inability to trust student submissions. The declaration, signed by over 1,200 researchers, calls for responsible AI use and regulation.
HKUST has broken ground on an interim teaching complex for Hong Kong's third medical school, set to welcome its first 50 students in mid-2028. The eight-storey complex at the Clear Water Bay campus will operate until the Ngau Tam Mei site in the Northern Metropolis becomes available in 2034. President Nancy Ip Yuk-yu announced seven clinical professors have been hired, with more overseas interest. Chief Executive John Lee emphasised the school's strategic role in aligning Hong Kong with China's 15th five-year plan.
