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CJP being refused venue for meeting due to pressure from BJP, alleges Dipke

A Cockroach Janta Party meeting in Delhi was cancelled Wednesday. Organizers claimed the banquet hall revoked the booking due to pressure. They alleged the ruling BJP intimidated venues against hosting their events. This development follows the CJP announcing its national team recently. The CJP previously led a protest at Jantar…

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Kiren Rijiju says government ready for NEET debate, accuses Opposition of 'running away'

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed frustration with the Congress party. He accused the opposition of avoiding a debate on the NEET paper leak issue. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to answer all questions in Parliament. Disruptions have marred both Houses of Parliament throughout the current session. The…

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NEET-PG rules: States still impose varying seat eligibility despite SC domicile ruling

NEET-PG aspirants continue to face varying eligibility rules across states despite a Supreme Court ruling barring domicile-based preference in postgraduate medical admissions. Differences in state counselling requirements, reservation benefits and eligibility conditions have prompted parents to seek uniform implementation, a common counselling portal and clearer national guidelines for admissions.

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'Amit Shah has no courage': LoP Rahul Gandhi says Opposition wants answers, not 'lecture'

Rahul Gandhi rejected Amit Shah's debate offer on student protests, demanding accountability. He questioned who ordered the alleged police action against students during recent protests. Amit Shah stated the government is ready for a detailed parliamentary discussion on the matter. He countered accusations of absence, citing opposition disruptions in Parliament.…

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Amit Shah says ready for NEET debate from 3 pm, puts ball in Opposition’s court

Home Minister Amit Shah has offered a detailed parliamentary discussion on student protests. He challenged the opposition to submit a letter to the Speaker by 2 pm. The government is ready for a 24-hour debate, starting today at 3 pm. Shah stated he would personally answer all questions raised by…

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PM Modi urges people to celebrate Independence Day with honour, pride

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to celebrate Independence Day with pride and glory. He encouraged everyone to take a pledge for a developed India and hoist the tricolour. NDA MPs and Union ministers greeted him with national flags and patriotic slogans. The parliamentary party meeting also included a presentation…

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Rahul Gandhi holding Parliament hostage: BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of disrupting parliamentary proceedings and holding the house hostage. They stated that the government has accepted many of his demands regarding student issues. The party challenged Gandhi to participate in debates instead of avoiding discussions. They also questioned his silence on student protests in Jharkhand…

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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution seeking abolition of NEET, BJP stages walkout

The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Union government to scrap NEET. This resolution advocates for UG medical course admissions based on class 12 marks. It stated that NEET undermines opportunities for rural and disadvantaged students. Most parties supported the resolution, while the BJP MLA opposed it. The…

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Tricolour-waving MPs greet PM Modi at 'Mangal Milan', raise slogans of 'Vande Mataram'

NDA MPs welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with slogans and flags. The coalition's weekly parliamentary party meeting, 'Mangal Milan', was held Tuesday. Ministers and leaders from constituent parties attended the gathering. The Monsoon Session has seen adjournments and limited legislative business. Opposition protests focused on the NEET paper leak and…

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NEET PG Exam City Intimation Slip 2026: Check direct link and how to download it in 5 steps

NEET PG 2026 Exam City Intimation Time: NEET PG Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 is scheduled to be released on August 11. Candidates can check their allotted exam city through the official NBEMS website using their login credentials. The NEET PG 2026 exam will be held on August 30, while…

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Government offer of Shah's statement on student protests fails to end Parliament deadlock

Parliamentary proceedings remain stalled as the Congress demands Prime Minister Modi's reply. The government offered a debate on student protests and police action. Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to respond to the debate. The Congress insists on discussing the Ram temple donation theft allegations. The ongoing stalemate jeopardizes crucial…

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The NEET aspirant who took the reservation debate to Jantar Mantar

During the paper leak protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, NEET aspirant Harsh Dubey began appearing across media platforms to speak about reservation and challenge the Cockroach Janta Party’s approach. He soon became a talking point on social media, with pages such as ‘Aarakshan Hatao Andolan’ emerging in his support.

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Kiren Rijiju says Amit Shah ready to reply to debate on student protests, seeks Opposition assurance

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for a Lok Sabha debate. Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to discussions on student protests and police actions. The opposition must assure peaceful participation and listen to the reply. The Monsoon Session has seen disruptions and limited legislative business.…

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NEET-UG paper leak case: Court rejects accused's plea for polygraph, brain-mapping tests

A Delhi court rejected a plea for polygraph and brain-mapping tests for three accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The Central Bureau of Investigation opposed the application, stating it was not maintainable. The court deferred its order on taking cognizance of the CBI's extensive charge sheet. This charge…

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Uncertainty over key bills as Congress vows to resist; Monsoon session heading for washout

Key legislation remains uncertain as Parliament's Monsoon session nears its close. Opposition parties are protesting, demanding statements on student issues and opposing new bills. The government seeks support for women's reservation and delimitation bills, facing mixed responses. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendment bill also faces strong opposition from various…

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"Gen Z was provoked by the way you handled Education Ministry": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday hit back at Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's remarks regarding Gen Z students protesting over NEET-UG paper leaks, rejecting claims that the youth were being misled and declaring that Gen Z was provoked by the management of the Education Ministry over repeated paper…

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Dharmendra Pradhan breaks silence on exit, says Gen Z was ‘misled’ during NEET protests

Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said attempts to mislead Gen Z during protests over the NEET paper leak prompted his resignation. He said the ministerial post was never important to him. Pradhan also hit out at BJD chief Naveen Patnaik, while the party accused him of mishandling student protests.

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NEET paper leak 2026: How WhatsApp ‘watch’ message, Mygate app helped CBI crack case

A WhatsApp message initiated the CBI's investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Investigators used app logs and a WhatsApp group to track students and identify question setters. Chemistry professor PV Kulkarni allegedly shared questions after memorizing them from NTA preparations. Physics paper was leaked separately by another NTA panel…

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Dipke urges Modi to address youth on education, jobs in I-Day speech, launches petition

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP launched a petition for Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The petition requests discussion on youth education, unemployment, and living costs. CJP led a recent 36-day protest concerning NEET exam irregularities and education system concerns. The organisation is now planning a national listening tour to gather…

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CBI flags major security lapses in NEET-UG 2026 exam preparation by NTA

The CBI has identified significant security flaws within the NTA's NEET-UG 2026 examination process. Experts were involved in multiple stages, compromising the integrity of question paper preparation. Lapses in frisking and CCTV coverage allowed question papers to be transcribed and leaked. This led to the reproduction of exam papers for…

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PM Modi hosts MPs of NDA allies over breakfast, expresses concern over Parliament disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted over forty NDA constituent MPs for a breakfast meeting. He emphasised the need for smooth parliamentary functioning and discussed development for West Bengal and Northeast states.

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Parliament adjourned for day amid Opposition protests over NEET, Ram temple donation issue

Parliamentary proceedings were adjourned for the day on Friday due to ongoing Opposition protests. Members demanded a statement from the Home Minister regarding NEET paper leak issues. Protests also highlighted alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The Lok Sabha passed a bill amid the disruptions without…

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Anti-reservation rhetoric is rising, management quota stays invisible

When the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests put the Union government on the back foot, the big news channels along with several social media handles began a curious campaign against caste-based affirmative action to discredit the protests.

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NEET UG 2026 paper leak: CBI chargesheets 3 NTA subject experts as public servants; may face life sentence, fine of Rs 10 crore, if proven guilty

In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation has brought charges against three subject experts from the National Testing Agency. These individuals are accused of engaging in criminal breach of trust by illegally extracting confidential exam materials from NTA facilities. The charges further extend to misappropriation and distribution of…

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CBI finds NEET-UG 2026 paper leak involved 3 NTA experts, multi-state conspiracy

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against thirteen individuals for a NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Three NTA subject experts allegedly accessed and shared confidential examination questions. A chain of intermediaries then distributed these leaked papers to candidates for money. Digital evidence, including chat records, confirms the circulation of leaked questions.…

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