Delhi Police have rejected allegations that excessive force was used against protesters during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar, telling the Supreme Court that the size of the gathering and subsequent clashes required a controlled police response. In an affidavit filed in connection with four petitions seeking a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged police excesses, the force said more than 30,000 people participated in the protest ag

Kerala Police have formally arrested political commentator T.G. Mohandas over alleged remarks made in a YouTube video concerning a student protest in New Delhi, while seized electronic devices are set to undergo forensic examination. TG Mohandas Arrest Recorded by Cyber Police T.G. Mohandas was taken into custody from his residence in Koovapadam, Kochi, on Sunday, August 9,

Parliament Passes Two Major Amendment Bills Amid NEET Row The Lok Sabha passed a tougher anti-paper leak Bill with stricter penalties, fast-track courts, and time-bound investigations, while the Rajya Sabha approved legal protection for Vande Mataram amid Opposition protests over the NEET paper leak controversy. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Pass Key Bills Amid NEET Row

Supreme Court CJP Protest Order: No Coercive Action Against Students The Supreme Court has directed states to avoid coercive action against CJP protesters without criminal antecedents and release eligible detainees. It also ordered the preservation of protest footage, police records, and protesters’ personal data. Court Grants Interim Relief and P

Amit Shah Faces Opposition Pressure Over Student Protest Action Opposition parties have intensified pressure on Home Minister Amit Shah over the July 20 police action against students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak. The issue disrupted Parliament as MPs demanded accountability while the government introduced stricter anti-paper-leak legislation. Opposition Targets Amit Shah Over NEET Protest Police Action The

Nilekani-Led Exam Reform Panel Faces Trust and Privacy Test PM Modi’s Nandan Nilekani-led examination reform task force will examine technology, security and structural changes for the NTA. The APAAR consent dispute shows that privacy, voluntary participation, and accountability will be vital to restoring student trust. Nandan Nilekani Exam Reform Task Force Faces APAAR Trust Test The Nandan Nilekani exam reform task

Two Resignations, Different Accountability Tests Dharmendra Pradhan and Yvette Berry left their education portfolios within 48 hours, but under very different circumstances. One resignation followed nationwide examination protests in India, while the other came after an integrity investigation in Australia’s ACT. Dharmendra Pradhan and Yv

Exam Reform Bill Meets Renewed Opposition Protests The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over the alleged use of force against NEET demonstrators, even as the Centre prepared to introduce a stricter anti-paper leak Bill with tougher penalties and fast-track trials.   Lok Sabha Adjourned as NEET Protest Row Dominates Session New Delhi, July 27, 2026: The anti-paper leak Bill 2026 Parliament debat

CJP Centre Talks on NEET Demands End With 24-Hour Deadline CJP representatives met Union ministers and submitted demands linked to the NEET paper leak protest, including accountability and protection for protesters. The talks unfolded as the Supreme Court ordered the Centre to explain its long-term examination reform plan. Protest Delegation Submits Its Core Demands New Delhi, July 24, 2026: CJP Centre talks

NEET Row Deepens as Parliament Faces Fresh Disruptions The NEET paper leak controversy intensified in New Delhi as Opposition protests disrupted Parliament. Rahul Gandhi also demanded accountability over alleged pellet-gun injuries, while the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained unresolved.   NEET Protest Disrupts Parliament as Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre New Delhi, July 24, 2026: The

Written Assurances End Sonam Wangchuk’s 26-Day Hunger Strike Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the Centre on examination accountability, NEET reforms, and peaceful protests. PM Modi wished him a speedy recovery, while the wider CJP agitation at Jantar Mantar continues. What Changed After 26 Days of Protest New Delhi, July 24, 2026: Activist Sonam Wangchuk

The Centre has appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar as India's new Higher Education Secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi in a major bureaucratic reshuffle. With extensive administrative experience, Gangwar now leads higher education policy, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.   The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, su

NEET Row Intensifies as Annamalai and Anna Hazare Seek Accountability K Annamalai and Anna Hazare have separately questioned the handling of the NEET controversy as student protests continue in Delhi. Their interventions place renewed focus on alleged paper leaks, delayed talks, ministerial responsibility, and trust in the examination system. NEET Protests Bring New Pressure for Dialogue and Responsibility New Delhi,

Sonam Wangchuk Fast Enters Day 25 Amid NEET Protest Talks Sonam Wangchuk remains under medical observation at Medanta Hospital after meeting Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. The meeting has raised speculation over whether he will end his 25-day hunger strike linked to demands for accountability over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Activist and education reformist Sonam Wangchuk remained under medical

Rahul Gandhi NEET Protest Triggers Fresh Congress-BJP Clash Rahul Gandhi’s detention during an Opposition protest near the Prime Minister’s residence has intensified the political battle over alleged NEET and examination irregularities. Congress says it is demanding accountability, while the government has accused the party of prioritising political spectacle. New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has