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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged MPs to ensure a productive Monsoon Session, emphasising fact-based debates over disruptions. He praised India's young innovators behind the Vikram-1 launch, highlighted economic resilience and infrastructure achievements, and took a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
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The Delhi High Court refused to pass an interim order on a plea seeking activist Sonam Wangchuk's transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital. The court said doctors were monitoring his condition and listed the matter for hearing on July 24
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Rahul Gandhi criticised the removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar during his hunger strike, calling it wrong. Congress termed the police action a blot on democracy, while police cited medical advice and court directions
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New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the education system must be rebuilt from scratch to create a safe environment free of stress for children and ensure that parents reap the rewards of their sacrifices. Gandhi shared on X a video clip from his ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ rally in Dehradun on Friday evening. […]
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US-based advocacy groups, including Hindus for Human Rights and the Azadi Project, expressed solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk over his hunger strike in New Delhi. The groups urged the Indian government to engage with protesters and address concerns over alleged examination irregularities.
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A domestic help's daughter from Lucknow cleared NEET after overcoming financial hardship and losing her father due to unaffordable medical treatment. Supported by scholarships and her mother's determination, she now aims to become a cardiologist and serve underprivileged families
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The National Testing Agency informed the Central Information Commission that a DigiLocker-based mechanism for retrieving previous years' NEET scorecards is in its final stages. The initiative aims to provide authenticated access to old scorecards and prevent students from losing important examination records
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The Congress backed activist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janata Party protesters at Jantar Mantar, urging the Centre to engage with their demands over alleged NEET examination irregularities. Party leader Pawan Khera criticised the government's alleged indifference and invoked the principle of "Raj Dharma"
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast over alleged NEET irregularities, promising to raise students’ concerns in Parliament. He also appealed to the government to initiate dialogue, stressing that engagement reflects statesmanship rather than weakness
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Activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his 17-day hunger strike despite worsening health and mounting appeals from political leaders and public figures, while supporters urged the government to initiate dialogue and continued protests demanding reforms in the examination system
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Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray backed the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over alleged examination irregularities, urged Rahul Gandhi to support the agitation, appealed to Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, and announced statewide protests on July 20
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The Cockroach Janta Party's protest over alleged examination irregularities entered its 18th day, while Sonam Wangchuk completed 10 days of indefinite fasting. The Delhi High Court restored the group's X account, and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha extended support to the agitation
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The Centre is considering giving 50 per cent weightage to Class 12 board exam marks in admissions currently based on entrance tests like NEET and JEE. The proposed reforms aim to reduce exam pressure, curb coaching dependence and improve fairness in admissions