Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to consult the Opposition on a debate over students’ protests concerning the NEET paper-leak issue. Shah said he was ready to answer all questions during the discussion
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Generation Z is more honest than previous generations and defended the right to peaceful protest. He called for education reforms, supported greater public investment in education, and said the LGBTQ+ community is an integral part of society.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah explain the police action against protesting students in Parliament and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to allegations regarding Ram temple donations during an INDIA bloc meeting
The Supreme Court has clarified that Delhi and other state governments may withdraw FIRs against students who protested over the NEET paper leak, provided they do not have criminal antecedents involving grave and heinous offences. The matter will next be heard on August 18
Bengaluru police registered an FIR after a student allegedly involved in anti-NEET protests was assaulted by unidentified men. Investigators are examining CCTV footage to determine the motive, while AISA alleged ABVP involvement. No arrests have been made so far
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.
