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Thousands marched in Mumbai under Shiv Sena (UBT)'s banner demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. The protest also sparked controversy after a viral video allegedly showed a police official handling a woman protester inappropriately

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) told the Centre that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand despite ongoing talks. It warned the protest would expand nationwide if demands are ignored, while both sides agreed to meet again on Saturday

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts to ensure speedy justice in the NEET paper leak case, the Madhya Pradesh government decided to establish four such courts in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur for quicker case disposal.

Left-affiliated student unions staged protests in Hyderabad against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and police lathi-charge in Delhi. Traffic was disrupted, schools and colleges shut down, and demands included Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, abolition of NTA, compensation for affected students, and withdrawal of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.

A Delhi court rejected the bail plea of a doctor accused in the NEET paper leak case, calling him an active conspirator in an organised syndicate. The court said the alleged scam undermined students' trust, while extending judicial custody of all 13 accused till August 6

Student protests over the NEET paper leak spread to Jaipur on Friday as aspirants staged demonstrations at Patrika Gate. Meanwhile, Sheo MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati and former RUSU chief Nirmal Chaudhary reached Delhi's Jantar Mantar to support protesting students

The Cockroach Janta Party told the Centre that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand. After talks with Union ministers, it also sought an apology for protesters, compensation for victims' families and withdrawal of cases against demonstrators.

The Supreme Court said it would closely monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks, stressing that ad hoc measures were inadequate. The government assured the court it was implementing reforms beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations to strengthen the examination system

Sonam Wangchuk described the end of his 26-day hunger strike as the beginning of accountability, saying he received assurances from the Centre and MPs on examination reforms, compensation for affected families and protection for peaceful protesters before ending his fast

The Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party are set to hold talks at the Constitution Club of India after the government accepted the outfit's demand for a neutral venue. The meeting comes hours after Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video message on paper leaks, alleging he ignored student protests and police action. Jairam Ramesh demanded accountability, while Rahul Gandhi questioned the PM for avoiding the issue of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Sonia Gandhi alleged that the Modi government has weakened India's education system, ignored students' demands for accountability and reforms, and responded to peaceful protests with repression. She also criticised education policies, examination reforms, and the handling of alleged paper leak cases

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after Union ministers conveyed the Centre's assurances on his key demands. While welcoming the development, the Cockroach Janta Party said its protest would continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Student protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET paper leak turned violent in Darbhanga and Begusarai. Police used lathi-charge and tear gas after protesters allegedly pelted stones and attempted to breach barricades. Several people were injured and detained.

Ananya Panday praised Gen Z for standing up for fairness and speaking out amid nationwide protests, but her Instagram post drew criticism from social media users. The protests continue across several cities over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and paper leaks.

Salman Khan appealed to students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak to return home, expressing confidence that the government would act against those responsible. He also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike following the Prime Minister's announcement.

The Union Home Ministry extended the suspension of mobile internet services around Delhi's Jantar Mantar until midnight during the CJP protest over the NEET paper leak. The restrictions, imposed under the Telecommunications Act, cite public safety and emergency concerns amid continuing demonstrations

Several students participating in the Jantar Mantar protest said they concealed their travel plans from their families to join the agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak. They described the movement as a fight to protect the integrity and future of India's education system

Arvind Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases failed to address students' key demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET irregularities