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CJP protests: IIT Roorkee clarifies advisory amid social media row, says no new directive issued

IIT Roorkee clarified a social media advisory was not a new directive. This communication is an internal advisory issued annually to students and staff. The advisory was misinterpreted as a ban on supporting student protests online. The Cockroach Janta Party organized a protest demanding accountability for the NEET exam leak.…

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India Student Protest Video Goes Viral After Police Brutally Beat Demonstrators While PM Modi Stays Silent

Videos from New Delhi showed police using batons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting the NEET-UG paper leak scandal.

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Delhi HC orders Sonam Wangchuk's immediate transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta; govt says have no objection

The Delhi High Court ordered climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's immediate transfer to Medanta Hospital. His wife had petitioned the court alleging illegal detention and seeking a private facility. The court had previously rejected a similar plea for an interim order on Sunday. Wangchuk was on a hunger strike since June…

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Rahul Gandhi, opposition MPs meet Birla; seek discussion on 'brutality' unleashed on students

Opposition MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking a discussion on student issues. They demanded accountability from the government regarding the examination crisis. Rahul Gandhi stated Parliament must discuss the youth's future and their concerns. Protests over the NEET paper leak issue had previously stalled parliamentary proceedings.

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Cockroach Janta Party Protest: Abhijeet Dipke says no march now as police will hurt youth again

The Cockroach Janta Party halted its protest march after many supporters were injured. Hundreds of protesters and police were claimed to have sustained injuries during clashes in central Delhi. The youth-led movement sought the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. Thousands attempted to reach Parliament despite police…

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PM Modi calls for 'strictest' punishment for those involved in NEET paper leak

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated the government acted swiftly on the NEET paper leak. Thirteen individuals were arrested and imprisoned following the alleged leak incident. The Prime Minister emphasized the government's commitment to protecting students' interests. He highlighted stringent measures taken to prevent future paper leaks effectively. The government seeks…

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CJP Protest in Delhi Live: Abhijeet Dipke continues Jantar Mantar protest; check latest updates

CJP protest live updates: The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues for another day. Protesters demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET examination irregularities. Delhi Police registered FIRs after clashes erupted during a march towards Parliament. Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized while continuing his hunger strike.

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CJP Protest in Delhi: What's happening at Jantar Mantar and Parliament area? What Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk, govt and Delhi Police are saying

CJP Protest Jantar Mantar Update: Delhi remains tense after a large protest march to Parliament turned confrontational. Protesters continue a sit-in near Kerala House after the Jantar Mantar site was cleared. Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized and continues his hunger strike for youth leaders to meet parliamentarians. The Cockroach Janta Party…

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Delhi Police detains 70 CJP protesters, alleges 'violent' & 'unruly' conduct

Delhi Police alleged that CJP protesters turned "unruly, aggressive and violent" during Monday's demonstration in New Delhi, accusing them of attacking police personnel, damaging public property and trying to breach barricades despite repeated warnings. Police said 70 protesters were detained.

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Who are India’s Cockroach Janta party and why are they staging protests?

Explosion of anger over education system and youth unemployment has led to movement’s rapid rise

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‘This is about the future’: At Parliament march, students who came without fear

They came from several states – students, some still in school, who had skipped classes or slipped away without telling their parents to be at Jantar Mantar on July 20. Many were teenagers. Some had lost a year to NEET preparation, some had watched siblings fall into depression after the…

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Under shadow of lathis and barricades: The day the Modi govt finally engaged the CJP

Thousands of protesters marching towards Parliament as part of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) demonstration were met with barricades, tear gas, lathi blows and detentions as a heavy police deployment tried to contain the march.

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'Parliament cannot be notice board': Shashi Tharoor slams govt for not allowing debate on 'burning issues'

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the government for blocking parliamentary debates. He stated Parliament should be a forum for airing public concerns and grievances. Tharoor highlighted issues like the Ayodhya temple donation theft and NEET exam leak. He argued that refusing discussion leads to disruptions and undermines parliamentary function.

The Economic Times

Disruptions mar opening day of Monsoon Session of Parliament

Opposition members disrupted the Lok Sabha's opening day with protests. Slogans and placards demanded action on the NEET paper leak issue. The House faced multiple adjournments as order could not be restored. Similar disruptions occurred in the Rajya Sabha, leading to its adjournment. Both parliamentary houses were ultimately adjourned for…

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Samajwadi Party stages protest in Parliament over alleged NEET paper leak, accuse Centre of failing to address students' concerns

Samajwadi Party leaders protested alleged NEET paper leaks during the Monsoon Session. They demanded a discussion and accused the government of ignoring student concerns. Leaders like Dimple Yadav voiced solidarity with protesting students and their demands. The party called for accountability and the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

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Congress slams Centre over handling Wangchuk, exam issues; opposes Higher Education Bill

Congress leader K C Venugopal strongly criticized the central government's actions. He expressed solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk's ongoing hunger strike. Venugopal alleged widespread irregularities in competitive examinations, impacting students nationwide. He also voiced opposition to the proposed Higher Education Bill.

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What Happened Before the Chalo Sansad March?

As thousands gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned 'Chalo Sansad' march, social reformer Sonam Wangchuk made a significant announcement that changed the direction of the protest. Instead of simply continuing his hunger strike, he laid down three clear conditions under which he would end his fast. At…

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Over 850 students crack NEET from Punjab government schools

Congratulating the candidates, Bains said the achievement reflected the commitment of teachers and the government's focus on strengthening public education.

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'They are using Sonam Wangchuk': Woman who threw ink at Abhijeet Dipke alleges she was assaulted by "goons"

Being a self-described men's rights activist, Trehan said she has no political affiliation and alleged that the protest at Jantar Mantar had nothing to do with the NEET controversy but had a "political agenda", accusing the demonstration of using activist Sonam Wangchuk.

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Sanjay Singh moves Rule 267 notice to discuss NEET paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk's "declining health"

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has moved a notice for Rajya Sabha adjournment. He seeks discussion on the NEET-UG paper leak and related student issues. The notice also highlights the deteriorating health of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Singh calls for a discussion on these matters of national importance. The Monsoon…

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What Makes Sonam Wangchuk One of India's Boldest Voices?

What makes a person leave behind comfort, face criticism, and continue speaking for what they believe is right? The answer may surprise you. Sonam Wangchuk is not just an engineer or an education reformer. He has become a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and civic responsibility. While some admire his courage,…

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NTA probe finds NEET OMR sheets 'completely AI-generated', tampered; legal action likely

The National Testing Agency found one disputed NEET OMR sheet was AI-generated. Another OMR sheet submitted for scrutiny was discovered to have been tampered with. This follows allegations from students regarding discrepancies in their recorded responses and final scores. The NTA will pursue legal action against those submitting fake or…

The Economic Times

MVA leaders slam Centre over handling of Wangchuk's protest; call it suppression of dissent

Opposition leaders criticised the Centre's handling of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. They called the action irresponsible and shameful, amounting to suppressing democratic dissent. Delhi Police moved Wangchuk to a hospital after his health deteriorated on the 21st day. Leaders stated the protest would continue regardless of actions taken against the…

The Economic Times

Friends to foes, controversial bills, agitation at its door: Parliament braces for stormy Monsoon session

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday amid expectations of a stormy showdown, with the government pushing key bills, including a renewed Constitution Amendment Bill on women's reservation and delimitation.

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NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 Released: Check state-wise government and private medical college seats

NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: The National Medical Commission has published the 2026 MBBS seat matrix for aspiring doctors. This year offers 1,36,939 MBBS seats, a significant increase from last year. Private medical colleges contributed the majority of these newly added seats. Twenty-five new medical colleges have also entered the…

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