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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

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced a website to collect photos and videos identifying police personnel allegedly involved in the July 20 protest crackdown. It vowed to seek FIRs and court intervention, while reiterating demands for the education minister's resignation and compensation for affected families

Cockroach Janta Party protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities. The agitation entered its second month, while founder Abhijeet Dipke urged peaceful protests and Sonam Wangchuk continued his indefinite hunger strike

Delhi Police denied allegations that pellet guns were used against protesters during the CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march, calling the claims false and misleading. The force warned against spreading misinformation and said legal action would be taken against rumour-mongers

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

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

Police ended a 15-day protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur, citing safety concerns due to rising river levels. Protesters alleged detention of their leader, while authorities denied arrests and defended the project's implementation

More than 100 booth-level officers staged a protest at the Secunderabad Cantonment Board office over pending remuneration for election duties, disrupting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise. Officials assured that the long-pending payments would be released next week.

Concrete mixer operators and construction workers staged a protest outside the Khairatabad RTO office against hefty penalties imposed on their vehicles. The demonstration, held during a Telangana bandh, led to a brief confrontation with police before the protesters eventually dispersed.

Contract healthcare workers staged a one-hour protest at Telangana government hospitals, demanding higher wages, timely salary payments and implementation of labour laws. Unions warned of a larger protest and possible strike if the government fails to address their long-pending grievances

Protesters clashed with security forces in Manipur's Imphal East during demonstrations against relocating the UNLF(P) camp. Residents said the camp provides security for valley villages, while authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters facilitating the camp's planned relocation

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged RSS-linked individuals were behind an attack on him during a Jaipur protest. He said the incident aimed to divert attention from the NEET paper leak issue and vowed to continue peaceful demonstrations demanding accountability

Protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Dharna Chowk demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET paper leak issues and CBSE marking irregularities. Activist Sonam Wangchuk is expected to address the gathering

Students and government job aspirants gathered in Lucknow under the Cockroach Janta Party to protest alleged examination irregularities, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Police said permission was granted legally for the demonstration expected to draw around 1,000 participants

An opinion article criticised pro-Khalistan activists who disrupted an Indian High Commission outreach event in London, arguing that such actions contradict Sikh values of service, dialogue and compassion. The piece said intimidation and disruption weaken causes rather than advancing meaningful democratic engagement

Government doctors in Telangana have intensified protests over the implementation of transfer guidelines under G.O.Ms.No. 38. Doctors' associations allege arbitrary changes to transfer rules, demand physical counselling, and seek protection for long-serving rural doctors.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced he will return to India on June 6 to lead a peaceful protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination irregularities and exam-related controversies affecting students

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly roughed up and targeted with stones, shoes and eggs during a visit to Sonarpur. Condemning the incident, Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of orchestrating the attack, while TMC termed the protest politically motivated

Contract workers in Telangana government hospitals staged a protest in Hyderabad, alleging wage discrepancies, PF and ESI irregularities, and poor working conditions. They demanded a minimum wage of Rs 26,000, abolition of the agency system, and improved workplace facilities and safety gear.

Maize farmers in Karimnagar locked the agriculture market yard gate protesting delays in procurement and shortages of gunny bags, labour and transport facilities. They alleged prolonged waiting under harsh conditions and demanded immediate intervention from officials and market authorities.