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The Central Government has initiated the process to establish fast-track courts in four states to try NEET paper leak cases. Under the Public Examinations Act, 2024, offenders face daily hearings, up to five years in prison, and ₹10 lakh fines

The Congress has demanded an inquiry into a viral video allegedly showing a Mumbai policeman threatening student protesters with false narcotics cases. Party leaders termed it “hooliganism in khaki” and accused the BJP-led government of misusing the police to intimidate youth.

Actor Alia Bhatt expressed solidarity with students protesting alleged NEET irregularities, saying their courage and determination inspired hope. Reacting to police action during the Parliament march, she urged the nation to listen to the voices shaping India's future

The Supreme Court deferred for three months the hearing on refund claims of homebuyers of Supertech's demolished Noida twin towers, allowing time to explore settlement options. Buyers seeking refunds said the last payment was made in 2024, with insolvency proceedings continuing

Delhi Metro services remained disrupted for the second straight day as 17 stations stayed closed amid the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Commuters reported longer travel times, higher transport costs, and uncertainty, with many forced to rely on road transport

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday rejected Union Minister J P Nadda's invitation for talks at his residence, insisting discussions be held at Jantar Mantar or a nearby neutral venue while continuing its protest over the alleged NEET paper leak and accountability demands

NDA leaders protested at Parliament’s Makar Dwar over the NEET paper leak issue, accusing Congress of avoiding debate and disrupting proceedings. BJP leaders backed fast-track courts announced by PM Modi and urged discussion on exam reforms while criticising Opposition protests

Indian Railways approved a ₹440 crore project to construct a 14.52 km third line between Nimpura West Outer Cabin and Midnapur in South Eastern Railway. The project aims to reduce congestion, boost freight capacity, and improve passenger and goods movement on a high-density corridor

The Bihar Assembly’s Monsoon Session witnessed heated clashes between the NDA and Opposition over the Patna student protest, police lathi-charge, and tear gas use during paper leak demonstrations. Leaders traded accusations, while Opposition demanded accountability and ruling parties defended police action

Police launched a major search operation in Rajasthan’s Karauli district for a 400-year-old cannon stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh. The 3,500-kg heritage artefact is suspected to have been moved by an antique smuggling network, with investigations underway

Kolkata Customs officials recovered 707 red-eared slider turtles from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The invasive species, classified among the world’s worst invasive species, was seized as authorities investigated suspected wildlife smuggling

A major train accident was prevented after the Banaras-Mumbai LTT Express loco pilot spotted an iron pipe placed on railway tracks in Uttar Pradesh and applied emergency brakes. Authorities removed the obstruction, while the RPF registered a case and began investigating

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of avoiding debate on paper leak issues in Parliament, claiming discussions would expose their double standards. He backed Prime Minister Modi’s fast-track court announcement and assured strict action against those involved in exam irregularities

The Cockroach Janta Party rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s paper leak measures as inadequate, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over accountability. The party said protests would continue, while Sonam Wangchuk offered to end his hunger strike under certain conditions

CSIR organised a technology transfer event in New Delhi, licensing four indigenous technologies to industry and launching an IoT-enabled rural water monitoring system. The programme also recognised royalty from Bharat Electronics for defence technologies, highlighting India's innovation and technology commercialisation efforts

The Lok Sabha was adjourned amid Opposition protests over the NEET-UG paper leak despite the government's willingness to discuss the issue. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases, promising strict punishment to safeguard students' futures

India rejected Pakistan’s remarks at the UN, stating the Indus Waters Treaty cannot function amid cross-border terrorism. It reaffirmed Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India, while stressing sovereign control over natural resources and transparent, accountable governance during the Security Council debate

A student protest in Mumbai’s Chembur area turned dramatic when a man casually opened the latch of a police van, allowing detained youths to escape. The protest, held in violation of prohibitory orders, saw 700–800 students gather. Police exercised restraint, detaining around 200 individuals.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the ASEAN Regional Forum that attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, urging safe international waterways, stronger counter-terrorism efforts, maritime security cooperation, disaster resilience, and a legally binding South China Sea Code of Conduct

Former Travancore Devaswom Board president PS Prasanth was arrested in the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case after the Kerala High Court directed the SIT to expedite its probe. Prasanth denied wrongdoing, alleging political vendetta and claiming his board exposed the alleged 2019 gold theft

Global crude oil prices jumped over 2 per cent after Iran-backed Houthi militants claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation heightened fears of supply disruptions, pushing Brent above $96 a barrel and raising inflation concerns for oil-importing countries

The death toll in the tunnel collapse at the under-construction NHPC Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project in South Sikkim has risen to 22. Multi-agency rescue teams continue intensive search operations under hazardous conditions to recover remaining trapped workers, with authorities closely monitoring the mission

Several Delhi Police personnel, including an ACP, were injured after miscreants clashed with security forces during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday night. Stones and bottles were hurled at police near Tolstoy Marg, prompting the use of tear gas by RAF and police to disperse the crowd.