Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra Home Department to withdraw police cases against students involved in NEET protests. The move is aimed at protecting students' academic and professional futures while the State begins the legal process of withdrawing pending FIRs
Police action at BJP MLC C.T. Ravi’s Chikkamagaluru residence on Sunday sparked dramatic scenes after officers served him a notice to appear in a hate speech case linked to remarks made during NEET protests. Ravi refused to accept the notice, prompting police to paste it on his wall, which BJP workers later tore down amid heated exchanges.
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.
Malayalam superstar Mammootty has expressed support for students protesting in Delhi over alleged irregularities in the NEET and other national-level examinations. His social media post drew widespread attention, triggering both praise and criticism from users online within an hour of being published.
