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The Congress accused the BJP of using excessive force against protesting students in Bihar over allegations that AK-47 rifles were deployed during demonstrations. The BJP rejected the claims, demanded Rahul Gandhi's apology and accused him of spreading misinformation

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.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan condemned BJP leaders Bandi Sanjay and Konda Vishweshwar Reddy for remarks against students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, demanding an apology and warning of consequences.

Municipal workers repainted graffiti-covered walls and cleared waste around Jantar Mantar after the month-long student protest ended. The clean-up erased slogans, murals and messages left by demonstrators as civic authorities restored the area to normal

Over 60 Delhi lawyers gathered at Tis Hazari court on Saturday to protest alleged police brutality against student demonstrators during a July 20 march. Reciting the Preamble, the advocates demanded a judicial inquiry into the police response and accountability

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) told the Centre that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand despite ongoing talks. It warned the protest would expand nationwide if demands are ignored, while both sides agreed to meet again on Saturday

Student leaders and unemployed youths were detained during protests in Hyderabad supporting a statewide bandh over recruitment issues and the alleged NEET paper leak. Demonstrations at Osmania University and Dilsukhnagar demanded accountability from both Union and state governments.

Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) Telangana staged a protest near Charminar against alleged police action on students during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and scrapping of the National Testing Agency over repeated exam irregularities and paper leaks.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling him a "criminal education minister" and blaming him for paper leaks and student unrest. Presenting injured Delhi University student Sahil, allegedly hit by a pellet gun during the July 20 protests, Gandhi accused the government of attacking the future of youth and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s apology. Delhi Police denied using pellet guns.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea over the July 20 police action against students, clarifying that only a representation had been received and no petition had been formally filed

Union Minister Jitendra Singh urged the CJP to join another round of talks over the NEET issue, saying dialogue is the only path to resolution. He said the government has invited protesters four times and remains open to discussions led by J.P. Nadda

Several students participating in the Jantar Mantar protest said they concealed their travel plans from their families to join the agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak. They described the movement as a fight to protect the integrity and future of India's education system

Student protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak erupted in Patna and Katihar on Thursday. Police detained several demonstrators and used mild force to clear a sit-in outside the Katihar Collectorate complex

A Mumbai police driver was removed from duty after a viral video showed him threatening student protesters with fabricated drug charges. The incident sparked political outrage, with Congress alleging state repression and CM Devendra Fadnavis condemning the driver's actions

Union Minister J P Nadda said the government is ready for another round of talks with the CJP over the NEET protest, offering his office or residence as the venue. The student group reiterated its preference for Jantar Mantar or a neutral location

As the Jantar Mantar protest continued, social media users shared tips on coping with internet shutdowns, navigation, communication and minimizing exposure to tear gas. Protesters also exchanged practical ideas to prepare for disruptions and protect themselves during demonstrations

Social activist Anna Hazare observed a two-hour silent protest in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar in solidarity with Delhi's student agitators. In a letter to PM Modi, Hazare urged the government to hold constructive dialogue and ask Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign

Arvind Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases failed to address students' key demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET irregularities

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

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