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The Supreme Court clarified that "criminal antecedents" refers only to grave and heinous offences while allowing states to withdraw FIRs against eligible student protesters. The court also proposed framing guidelines on pellet gun use and continued hearing allegations of police excesses

A girl booked over alleged objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a NEET protest issued a public apology, expressing remorse and claiming she is 15. The apology followed PM Modi's appeal for forgiveness and restraint towards the protesting students

BJP leaders praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for forgiving students who allegedly used abusive language against him during recent protests, calling his response an example of compassionate leadership. They contrasted his approach with the Emergency imposed during Indira Gandhi's tenure.

Police records show the Rapid Action Force fired non-lethal munitions, including plastic pellets, during the July 20 NEET protest near Jantar Mantar. The disclosure intensified Opposition demands for accountability, while Delhi Police denied allegations of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on Monday and visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh. He had supported the NEET protest with a 26-day hunger strike during the 36-day agitation

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Islamic fundamentalists, possibly backed by foreign forces, were behind the violence during the NEET protest in Kolkata. He said those responsible would face action under the state's anti-goonda law and backed tougher anti-paper leak legislation

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said none of the 14 people arrested in connection with the July 24 NEET protest violence in Kolkata are students. He alleged the accused posed as student activists and sought to create disturbances in the city

A viral video showing activist Sonam Wangchuk confronting police at Safdarjung Hospital has reignited attention on his hunger strike supporting students protesting the NEET paper leak. The hospital said the incident occurred before it received the Delhi High Court's written transfer order.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the assault on journalists during a protest over the NEET paper leak in Kolkata, assured strict action against those responsible, and directed authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured mediapersons

Mehbooba Mufti expressed support for the CJP-led protest over alleged recruitment exam irregularities, describing it as a movement to protect the Constitution and democracy while urging the government to address students' concerns and ensure transparency

Union Minister J P Nadda said the government is ready for another round of talks with the CJP over the NEET protest, offering his office or residence as the venue. The student group reiterated its preference for Jantar Mantar or a neutral location

Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old DU student preparing for police exams, faces potential vision loss after sustaining alleged pellet gun injuries during CJP's NEET paper leak protest in Delhi. Doctors at AIIMS describe his visual prognosis as guarded

Delhi Police issued an advisory debunking false social media rumors claiming a 21-year-old female NEET protester had died in hospital. RML Hospital confirmed the injured student is off ventilator support, conscious, and in stable condition

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 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

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.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan, ahead of his film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace, has appealed to students to keep their protests free from political interference. He stressed that the youth’s focus on education and peaceful activism will shape India’s future political change.

Bihar’s capital Patna witnessed violent clashes on Wednesday as hundreds of student activists, mainly from AISA, marched demanding Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak. Police used tear gas, water cannons, and batons to stop the march near Lok Bhavan, leading to stone-pelting, injuries to over 20 personnel, and sealing of the assembly premises.

Several film personalities, including Diljit Dosanjh, Anurag Kashyap, Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi, criticised the police action against students protesting over the NEET paper leak, urging dialogue and expressing solidarity with the demonstrators

The Samajwadi Party and Congress criticised the BJP-led Centre over the NEET paper leak and the Delhi Police action against protesters. Opposition leaders demanded accountability, condemned the use of force, and raised the issue during the Monsoon Session of Parliament