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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended minister Keshab Mahanta after his daughter joined a protest over alleged NEET irregularities, saying adult children can hold different political views and should not be linked to or judged by their parents

Embracing a Supreme Court remark intended as an insult, the Cockroach Janata Party evolved from a satirical digital page into a nationwide mass student movement. Amplified by social media, Sonam Wangchuk, and public support, the 36-day agitation culminated in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years' imprisonment and a ₹10 crore fine for organised rackets. The legislation also mandates time-bound investigations and fast-track trials to curb examination malpractices

Gitanjali Angmo urged people not to blame peaceful student protesters without evidence, saying their concerns deserve to be heard. She criticised narratives portraying students negatively and called for protecting their voices amid the ongoing CJP-led agitation

BJP president Nitin Nabin accused the Opposition of avoiding debate on paper leak issues in Parliament, claiming discussions would expose their double standards. He backed Prime Minister Modi’s fast-track court announcement and assured strict action against those involved in exam irregularities

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay reiterated his demand for the abolition of NEET, calling it the only solution to the issue. He backed the Opposition's protest over the alleged paper leak and termed Rahul Gandhi's arrest "anti-democratic" and condemnable

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Centre and Delhi Police over alleged excessive force during the July 20 NEET student march to Parliament. The court ordered all CCTV footage preserved and scheduled the next hearing for September 11

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 25-day hunger strike for his health. The outfit assured Wangchuk that the protest over competitive exam irregularities will continue until demands are met

An opposition MP delegation will visit activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital to request he end his 25-day hunger strike. MPs pledged to raise student concerns over exam irregularities and education sector accountability in the Monsoon Session of Parliament

Playback singer Arijit Singh and several prominent public figures have condemned the police crackdown on students protesting the NEET exam irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Singh criticized the use of force during the 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament in New Delhi

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced she would join the CJP's NEET protest in New Delhi and vowed to challenge any attempt to strip the Trinamool Congress of its name or symbol, saying she would move the Supreme Court if necessary

The Centre said it is ready to discuss the NEET issue and related protests in Parliament, accusing Rahul Gandhi of changing his demands after assurances were given. The Congress leader later was detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence

Delhi Police detained Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence over police action against student protesters. Rahul Gandhi sustained a minor injury during the police action

IIT Roorkee issued an advisory reminding students and staff to avoid political activities or public statements that could embarrass the institute's relations with the government. Following criticism online, the institute clarified it was a routine communication under existing conduct rules

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said he would continue his hunger strike until protesting student leaders are allowed to meet parliamentarians or he is permitted to meet them in hospital. He appealed for dialogue and urged the government to address the protesters' concerns.

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.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Centre on Monday over police force against student protesters marching to Parliament. Demanding a parliamentary debate on paper leaks, she urged PM Narendra Modi to directly address the concerns of India's youth

The Centre initiated talks with the Cockroach Janta Party after its Parliament march, with Union Minister J P Nadda assuring protesters their demands would be discussed. The CJP reiterated demands including Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Sonam Wangchuk's release and an end to police action

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked Safdarjung Hospital to file pathological reports of fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk. A division bench will decide Tuesday on Gitanjali Angmo's plea to transfer her husband to a private facility

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Centre over police action against protesters marching to Parliament, alleging the government refused to discuss education policy issues. The protest over alleged exam irregularities triggered clashes, tear gas, lathi-charge and disruptions in Parliament