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Students of NALSAR University observed a one-meal solidarity fast in support of the hunger strike over the NEET paper leak and education-related issues. They demanded accountability, called for democratic engagement and announced a postcard campaign to the Union Government.

Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments on the opening day of the Monsoon Session as opposition parties protested police action against students demonstrating over the alleged NEET paper leak. Continuous sloganeering stalled proceedings, forcing the House to adjourn without transacting any business

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann appealed to the Centre to listen to youth protesting over exam paper leaks instead of using force. Senior AAP leaders joined the CJP-led march to Parliament demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Police used teargas and lathis in central Delhi on Monday as thousands protested over competitive exam paper leaks and Sonam Wangchuk's fast. Demonstrators demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, disrupting central Delhi and prompting Parliament adjournments

Activist Anna Hazare urged the Centre to hold talks with educationist Sonam Wangchuk over his hunger strike, saying the government should clearly respond to his demands instead of testing his limits amid the ongoing protest

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has voiced strong support for students protesting against exam paper leaks. Calling education and safety fundamental rights rather than privileges, she urged for institutional accountability, stating the crisis transcends partisan politics

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has launched an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, joining the Cockroach Janata Party’s protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over exam irregularities.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for praising Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on his birthday, asking whether he remembered students who allegedly died following the NEET paper leak controversy and demanded accountability for the education system

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar overnight, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over alleged examination irregularities. Dipke appealed to farmers and the public to join the protest and support students

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters staged a late-night protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Dipke, joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, vowed to persist until Pradhan steps down, with Wangchuk announcing a hunger strike from June 27 if demands are unmet.

The Delhi High Court will deliver its verdict on June 19 regarding Telegram’s plea against the Centre’s decision to temporarily suspend its services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.

The National Testing Agency has confirmed that the NEET-UG re-examination will take place this Sunday, June 21, as scheduled. Urging candidates to ignore social media rumors, the NTA stated that robust safeguards are in place

The bigger problem isn’t the platform but the vulnerabilities within India’s examination system, where leaks often originate long before they surface on messaging apps

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, addressing students at the "Chhatron ki Goonj" rally in Kota, criticized India’s education system for putting immense pressure on children. He interacted with NEET, JEE, and civil services aspirants, stressing that education should not crush students’ dreams.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov alleged that Reliance may have been involved in efforts to ban the messaging platform in India and disrupt access abroad. An industry source rejected the claims as misinformation, saying Durov had confused Reliance Communications with Jio.

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will visit Kota, Rajasthan, on June 17 for his student-focused outreach programme Chhatron ki Goonj. The event, designed as an interactive dialogue rather than a political rally, comes amid rising concerns over NEET, paper leaks, and recruitment controversies.

Telegram has been blocked across India following government directions ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination. Telecom operators restricted access while Google and Apple removed the app from stores. The Centre said the move aims to curb exam fraud, misinformation and cheating networks

Former Tamil Nadu BJP President, K Annamalai criticized the Union government for stringent measures and security protocols announced for the NEET re-test scheduled on June 21. He said that the strict entry procedures, would increase anxiety among students and further burden them.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was allegedly slapped during a protest at Jaipur’s Shaheed Smarak over paper leaks and unemployment. Supporters reportedly assaulted the accused before police intervened and detained two youths. Investigation into the incident is underway

Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Dharna Chowk demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak issues and CBSE marking irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to address the gathering