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

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

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

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,

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

CJP Protest Expands as Global Media Examines Modi Government Response The CJP-led Jantar Mantar agitation has attracted international media attention while drawing students, parents and professionals from different parts of India. The widening participation has raised questions about whether it could become a broader political challenge for the Modi government. New Delhi, July 22, 2026: The continuing CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar has

PM Modi Calls NEET Leak a National Issue, Seeks Tough Action Minister Narendra Modi has defended the government’s response to the NEET paper leak, called for strict punishment of those responsible, and asked NDA MPs to reach out to students following major protests in Delhi.   Government Focuses on Rebuilding Students’ Trust The PM Modi NEET paper leak response took centre stage at an NDA Parliamentary Party meeting in New

CJP Rejects Nadda Meeting, Says Key NEET Demands Remain Unanswered CJP representatives disputed the Centre’s account of talks with JP Nadda, saying the meetings produced no firm commitment on demands linked to the NEET paper leak protest. The government urged protesters to end their sit-in and help restore normalcy in Delhi.   CJP Rejects Nadda Meeting, Says Key NEET Demands Remain Unanswered Cockroach Janta Party representa

NEET Protest Rocks Parliament as Monsoon Session Opens Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2026 opened amid repeated adjournments as Opposition MPs demanded debates on the NEET-UG paper leak, police action against CJP protesters, and the alleged Ayodhya donation theft. A Supreme Court judges' amendment bill was introduced during the uproar.   NEET Protest Rocks Parliament as Monsoon Session Opens The Monsoon Session 2026 NEET row t

NEET Paper Leak Case: Supreme Court Questions Centre, NTA And CBI   The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, National Testing Agency, and CBI on petitions linked to the NEET paper leak case. The court expressed concern over repeated allegations affecting national-level entrance exams and reportedly observed that authorities had not learnt enough lessons from earlier exam controversies. NEET Exam Integrity Under Focus

Maithili Sonwane Death Raises Concern Over NEET UG 2026 Cancellation Impact Latur Student Death Raises Concern The death of 18-year-old NEET aspirant Maithili Ashok Sonwane from Gondegaon village in Maharashtra’s Latur district has raised fresh concern over the pressure faced by students after the NEET UG 2026 cancellation. According to police, Maithili allegedly died by suicide on the morning of May 16, 2026. Her father, Ashok Vitthal Sonwa

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Set For June 21 As CBI Probes Leak Case   CBI Probe Expands After May 3, 2026, Exam Cancellation The NEET UG 2026 re-exam will be held on June 21, after the May 3 medical entrance test was cancelled over paper leak allegations. More than 22 lakh aspirants are expected to appear again, making it one of the biggest exam controversies in recent years. The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing the alleged le

NTA And Education Officials To Face Parliament Panel Over NEET UG 2026 Leak Parliament Panel Questions NTA The NEET UG 2026 paper leak case has now come under direct parliamentary review. The Standing Committee on Education has summoned Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi and NTA Director General Abhishek Singh for questioning at 1 pm at the Parliament House Annexe Extension. The panel, chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh, is expected to se

Rahul Gandhi Raises NEET, CBSE And Class 9 Language Policy Concerns   Rahul Gandhi Questions the Education Ministry Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on the Centre amid growing student uncertainty over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row, CBSE Class 12 marks controversy, and CBSE Class 9 language rule issue. He said these developments have affected st