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The Supreme Court restrained states from taking coercive action against student protesters over exam irregularity agitations and directed preservation of digital evidence. The court said allegations of police excesses and violence require a fair probe while seeking responses from six states

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut triggered controversy after calling Gen Z protesters "Generation Gutter" and describing protest videos as "puke inducing". Her remarks sparked widespread criticism from Congress leaders and social media users following the end of the CJP-led agitation

The Supreme Court ordered the release of eligible student protesters under 18 without criminal records and directed preservation of digital evidence from NEET paper leak demonstrations. The court sought responses from states, calling allegations of police excesses deserving of fair investigation

Bihar Police Headquarters reported that 694 people, including many students and minors, were detained during statewide protests on July 25. While 339 were released after verification, 355 were produced before court for alleged violent acts. The clashes left 91 police personnel injured, including senior officers, and caused damage to government property.

The Supreme Court will hear two petitions alleging excessive police force against students protesting the NEET paper leak and exam irregularities. The pleas challenge the July 20 crackdown in Delhi, while the Delhi High Court has already sought responses and ordered preservation of evidence

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not referring to the student protests and alleged police brutality in his Mann Ki Baat address, accusing the government of ignoring concerns over education even after the month-long NEET agitation ended

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee urged young people to critically assess celebrities, influencers and sports personalities who remained silent during the student protests over alleged exam irregularities, saying public support should go to those who stand with people during crises

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

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised Gen Z students for forcing Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation through persistent protests. Tharoor called it a victory for democracy while emphasizing that comprehensive examination reforms and accountability are still urgently needed

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

In a social media statement following his resignation, outgoing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan framed his exit as a conscious act of moral restraint to protect national unity and prevent anti-social elements from co-opting student protests over the NEET issue

BJP President Nitin Nabin commended Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Education Minister, calling it a display of high integrity. While the Cockroach Janta Party hailed the resignation as their first victory after 36 days of NEET-related protests, agitation continues

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its month-long NEET agitation on Saturday after the Centre accepted its demands, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government also agreed to withdraw all FIRs and provide compensation to affected families

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologize to students protesting NEET irregularities over alleged police action. Criticizing the PM's social media activity during the crisis, she urged him to show leadership and sack the responsible minister

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated that removing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam leaks is non-negotiable. Calling students India's future and Prime Minister Narendra Modi the past, Gandhi assured protesters at Jantar Mantar that no pressure would displace them

The agitation over the NEET paper leak spread across multiple states after the CJP's nationwide protest call, with students, political parties and civil society groups staging demonstrations demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and condemning the July 20 police crackdown in Delhi

De Gaulle made one major mistake: He dismissed students as simply being afraid of examinations rather than recognising their demand for accountability

Sonia Gandhi alleged that the Modi government has weakened India's education system, ignored students' demands for accountability and reforms, and responded to peaceful protests with repression. She also criticised education policies, examination reforms, and the handling of alleged paper leak cases

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked PM Narendra Modi over police action on protesting students in Delhi and widespread paper leaks. Demanding accountability, she criticized internet shutdowns as PM Modi promised fast-track courts to punish paper leak perpetrators

Actor Dulquer Salmaan expressed distress over the ongoing NEET student protests at Jantar Mantar, calling the uncertainty faced by young people "gut wrenching" and urging the government to engage in peaceful, empathetic dialogue