Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
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.
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.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, undertaken in solidarity with the youth-led 'Cockroach movement' protesting an education exam scandal and broader government frustration. His decision followed negotiations and concerns over potential violence, as student protests in New Delhi saw clashes with police.
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.
Actor Salman Khan initially supported student protests against the NEET paper leak but later backed PM Narendra Modi's promise of strict action, urging students to return home and activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike.
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.
PM Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, prioritizing students' future. This follows student protests over the NEET paper leak, with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticizing Modi and demanding the education minister's resignation.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) representatives allege BJP workers are disrupting ongoing student protests in New Delhi by inciting violence and pelting stones. CJP demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it non-negotiable, as the protest enters its 34th day. Union Health Minister JP Nadda stated the paper leak issue requires in-depth discussion.
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.
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.
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.
Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were forcibly removed after protesting outside Modi's residence in Delhi, condemning the use of force against students. This follows widespread protests, led by the CJP, over alleged question paper leaks for the NEET exam, highlighting middle-class anxieties and creating an opening for the opposition.
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.
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters protested in Delhi for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, facing a police crackdown that injured 60 protesters and 118 police, leading to condemnations from opposition parties.
A US appeals court overturned a lower court's order to release Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, potentially allowing the Trump administration to re-detain him. This decision is part of an ongoing campaign against pro-Palestinian student protesters, with Mahdawi, a lawful permanent resident, facing deportation proceedings.
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.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh expressed support for student protesters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) after a police crackdown in Delhi, urging authorities to address their demands. He also referenced past criticism for backing farmers' protests, anticipating similar backlash.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge attacked PM Modi for veiled criticism of Rahul Gandhi and condemned police action on students protesting alleged examination irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Kharge accused Modi of deflecting from governance failures and corruption, leading to the adjournment of Rajya Sabha.
A 1973 student protest in Ahmedabad over a mess fee hike, fueled by national inflation and commodity scarcity, escalated into the Navnirman agitation, dissolving the Gujarat assembly and inspiring Jayaprakash Narayan's Total Revolution, culminating in the 1975 Emergency.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai's Stanford commencement speech was disrupted by approximately 200 graduating students who walked out and booed, protesting Google's defense ties, including Project Nimbus with the Israeli military and its relationship with ICE.
A heavy police force was deployed at Patliputra Railway Station in Bihar after stone-pelting and vandalism erupted, disrupting train services and affecting students appearing for exams. Authorities used mild force to disperse the crowd after protesters pulled emergency chains and blocked trains.
A student protest in Brussels over education reform turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with police, setting e-scooters on fire, and smashing shop windows. Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
