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Activist Sonam Wangchuk welcomed the introduction of the Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill in Parliament and urged the Centre to honour its written assurance of taking no legal action against students involved in recent protests, saying trust was vital for the nation's youth

Rahul Gandhi accused the RSS of controlling India's education system and influencing educational institutions, alleging that students were being discouraged from independent thinking. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he claimed the organisation wanted young people to become "Andhabhakts" instead of critical thinkers

The article alleges that the Congress has adopted different approaches to student and youth protests in Delhi and Telangana. It highlights police action against unemployed youth in Telangana and cites Rahul Gandhi's past assurances on jobs and peaceful protests.

Official police records show the Rapid Action Force fired non-lethal munitions, including two rounds of plastic pellets, during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest near Jantar Mantar on a Delhi Police officer's directions. The use of force has triggered political controversy

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the seventh consecutive day as Opposition MPs protested police action against NEET paper leak demonstrators and demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. Amid the disruptions, the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced

The Lok Sabha began debating the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a week-long deadlock. The government said the legislation strengthens action against paper leaks, while the Opposition sought broader stakeholder consultations before its passage

Congress MPs sought urgent discussions in both Houses of Parliament over alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. They demanded statements from the Home Minister and Prime Minister, while accusing authorities of excessive force, including pellet guns and lathi-charge

The Congress criticised BJP MPs for welcoming former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at Parliament after his resignation. Jairam Ramesh questioned whether the BJP considered Pradhan's tenure commendable despite allegations over NEET irregularities and protests by students

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after Opposition members demanded a discussion on the alleged police action against students protesting over the paper leak issue in Delhi. The disruption came amid continued protests during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon after Opposition members disrupted proceedings, demanding a discussion on the alleged use of force against protesters during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march. The government is also set to introduce an anti-paper leak amendment Bill.

Congress MP Manish Tewari moved an adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking debate on a new anti-defection law to curb political defections while protecting dissent. The demand comes amid renewed discussions over the Tenth Schedule and recent party switches by legislators

Opposition MPs moved adjournment notices in Parliament seeking discussion on the alleged excessive use of force against students protesting over NEET paper leaks at Jantar Mantar. The notices coincide with the introduction of the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026

The Centre will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years' imprisonment, Rs 10 crore fines, asset confiscation and fast-track courts to deliver judgments within three months

The opposition will intensify its attack on the government in Parliament over the alleged police action against protesting students, demanding accountability and an apology from the prime minister while finalising its stand on the proposed amendments to the anti-paper leak law ahead of debate

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge alleged Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak was forced by nationwide student protests rather than remorse. Kharge demanded PM Narendra Modi apologize in Parliament, withdraw FIRs against demonstrators, and compensate affected families

The Congress on Friday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi address Parliament on paper leaks rather than issuing video messages. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged the PM to sack Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and apologise for police action against protesting students

The Union Cabinet has approved a draft Bill proposing tougher punishments for paper leaks. The legislation, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to be introduced in Parliament next week amid nationwide protests over alleged NEET-UG examination paper leaks.

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced upcoming legislation. The move follows nationwide protests demanding accountability for exam irregularities, education reforms, and justice for families affected by the NEET-UG paper leak

Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak to remain peaceful and avoid violence, saying accountability, investigation and reforms were essential while insisting Parliament was the appropriate forum to debate the issue

NDA leaders protested at Parliament’s Makar Dwar over the NEET paper leak issue, accusing Congress of avoiding debate and disrupting proceedings. BJP leaders backed fast-track courts announced by PM Modi and urged discussion on exam reforms while criticising Opposition protests