Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi backed students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, condemning police action and urging empathy. His intervention highlights an escalating political clash between BJP and opposition over the issue, with PM Modi announcing fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
Actor Imran Khan joined student protests in Mumbai, expressing solidarity with demonstrators and condemning reported state violence. This follows his uncle Aamir Khan's clarification in London that his '3 Idiots' character was not based on activist Sonam Wangchuk, for whom Aamir expressed health concerns.
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.
The Supreme Court declined an urgent plea challenging police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi, with CJI Surya Kant refusing to examine video footage at the mentioning stage, stating the court lacked time.
Thousands of students protested in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over compromised entrance exams. Police cracked down, injuring over 100, leading to calls for Prime Minister Modi's resignation and continued resistance from groups like the Cockroach Janta Party.
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.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra was targeted with eggs and allegedly held hostage for four hours by BJP supporters at a party office in Nadia, West Bengal. Moitra accused police of inaction, while authorities stated they urged her to leave. Similar protests occurred against MP Dola Sen.
A 67-year-old retired BSNL employee was severely beaten by his son in Jaipur, India, as captured on CCTV. The incident, which occurred on June 19, led to public outrage. The victim sustained serious injuries, and an FIR was registered after initial delays by police.
TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh was hit by an egg thrown by a youth outside Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence in Kolkata. The accused alleged Ghosh committed 'atrocities,' while Ghosh called it 'planned hooliganism' and questioned security.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condemned derogatory social media comments against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter, stating such remarks are unacceptable and directed police to take action. He urged Yadav to ensure his party workers also exercise restraint in their language.
An inquest jury will examine whether police actions or treatment delays contributed to the death of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was stabbed in Southampton. The jury will consider the circumstances after Nowak repeatedly told officers he had been stabbed and couldn't breathe. His attacker, Vickrum Digwa, received a life sentence.
British police handcuffed a dying 18-year-old, Henry Nowak, after he was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who falsely claimed racial abuse. Digwa, carrying a kirpan, was sentenced to life. The incident sparked debate on kirpan rights and community division.
Henry Nowak, 18, repeatedly told police "I can't breathe" while being handcuffed after being stabbed. His killer, Vickrum Digwa, 23, lied to officers, claiming he was the victim of a racist attack. Digwa was jailed for life, but his sentence is under review for being unduly lenient. An investigation into the police response is ongoing.
A political confrontation in Punjab escalates as rival camps led by Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann seek separate meetings with President Droupadi Murmu on the same day. Chadha, one of seven AAP MPs who switched to BJP on April 24, is scheduled to meet the President at 10:40am, followed by Mann at noon seeking recall of the defectors. The row intensifies with reports of two FIRs with non-bailable charges against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who alleges misuse of government machinery.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post that accused police officers of violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head during the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley sent a letter criticising the post, while party colleagues Anthony Slaughter and Rachel Millward also distanced themselves from the comments. Polanski acknowledged he should not have commented on police actions via social media and invited Sir Mark to meet and discuss the matter.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is under fire for sharing a social media post criticizing Metropolitan Police officers who Tasered and kicked a suspect in the head during an arrest in Golders Green, north London. The suspect had stabbed two Jewish men on Wednesday. Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the officers, saying he was "proud" of them and writing to Polanski expressing "disappointment" that he amplified "inaccurate and misinformed commentary". The Green Party deputy leader distanced herself from the comments, praising officers as "brave".
Green Party leader Zack Polanski faces criticism after sharing a social media post condemning police officers who arrested a suspect in the Golders Green attack. The officers Tasered and kicked the suspect in the head while trying to wrest a knife from him after he stabbed two Jewish men. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defended the officers, saying he was "proud" of them and that the use of force was "completely reasonable". The Green Party deputy leader Rachel Millward distanced herself from Polanski's comments, praising officers as "brave".
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has defended officers who Tased and repeatedly kicked a suspect during an arrest in Golders Green, north London, after Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticised their actions on social media. The suspect, Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of stabbing two Jewish men on Wednesday. Rowley described the officers as 'extraordinary' and said their quick response prevented further injuries. The Green Party leader shared a post calling the police actions 'violent' towards a mentally ill man, prompting the Met chief to write a letter expressing disappointment.
Dubai police, in joint operation with FBI and China's Ministry of Public Security, arrested 276 individuals and shut down at least nine crypto scam centers. Six defendants have been charged with federal fraud and money laundering in San Diego, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Separately, European authorities arrested 10 people in Albania connected to three scam centers with 450 employees, causing an estimated 58 million euros in losses.
Leeds United’s FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea has been overshadowed by police action against homophobic chanting, with 16 fans reported for prosecution under updated Crown Prosecution Service guidance. Amid a tense, physical match at Wembley, broader concerns around discriminatory abuse, including ongoing “Savile” chants, highlight football’s increasing legal and cultural reckoning with fan behaviour.
