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NEET protest: CJP firm on Dharmeendra Pradhan's resignation, says govt sought time till tomorrow

Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the Centre on Friday amid continuing protests in New Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak.

JNU, DU warn students against NEET protests; Rahul Gandhi erupts: 'How dare you?'

New Delhi/IBNS: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday advised all its stakeholders to refrain from participating in protests over the NEET paper leak, as nationwide demonstrations continue to gather momentum.

CBI gives clean chit to alleged 2024 NEET paper leak 'kingpin' as 2026 protests rage

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday gave a clean chit to Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, who was widely believed to be the "kingpin" of the 2024 NEET paper leak, media reports said.

'No assurances, sack Dharmendra Pradhan': CJP fires back at PM Modi over NEET row

New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak, rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurances of stricter action against those responsible.

'Don't insult students': Rahul Gandhi tears into PM Modi's midnight NEET video, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's exit

New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his late-night social media video assuring students of stricter action against those involved in the NEET paper leak, as protests over the issue continue to intensify across the country.

Indian man found dead in blood-soaked Jerusalem apartment, suspect arrested

An Indian man was found dead inside an apartment in Jerusalem on Wednesday, prompting Israeli police to launch a murder investigation, media reports said.

Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after 'long negotiations', urges CJP protesters to maintain peace

New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist and education reform campaigner Sonam Wangchuk, in the early hours of Friday, ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram following weeks of discussions with the Centre.

'More action tomorrow': PM Modi promises fresh steps on paper leaks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night assured students that more action would be taken against those involved in paper leak cases, as protests led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Internet suspended around Jantar Mantar as NEET leak protest enters Day 34

Security was tightened across central Delhi on Thursday as protests over the NEET paper leak continued, with authorities suspending mobile internet services within a 1.5-km radius of Jantar Mantar until midnight.

IIT Madras students asked to remove Instagram posts backing NEET leak protest

As student protests over the NEET paper leak continued to spread across the country, students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have alleged that the institute asked them to remove Instagram posts expressing solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations.

Rahul Gandhi leads candlelight vigil at Gandhi Smriti as Opposition steps up NEET leak protest

The Opposition intensified its agitation over the NEET paper leak on Wednesday, with Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi leading Congress and INDIA bloc MPs in a symbolic candlelight vigil at Gandhi Smriti in central Delhi.

NEET protest: Centre invites CJP for talks; protesters stick to Jantar Mantar or neutral venue demand

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Thursday renewed its appeal to members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to join talks at a "convenient" time, saying it has sent four formal proposals to the protesters since Wednesday afternoon in an effort to break the deadlock over the ongoing NEET agitation.

Who is Rhiya Ahir? Woman who stood before Mumbai Police van during NEET protest goes viral

Mumbai/IBNS: A 27-year-old woman in a hoodie and skull cap, standing alone in front of a police van carrying detained NEET protesters and refusing to let it pass, has become one of the defining images of the nationwide agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and the police crackdown on protesters.

Khalistani terrorist Pannun announces $1 million support for CJP protests, calls for 'balkanisation of India'

The ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in New Delhi have received open backing from overseas separatist elements after Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the US-based chief of the banned Khalistani organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), announced financial support for the agitation and renewed calls for India's disintegration.

Cockroach Janta Party seeks police permission for Kolkata rally as nationwide protest campaign gathers pace

Kolkata/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), whose ongoing agitation has drawn attention at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, is now preparing to expand its protest campaign to other cities across India, and Kolkata could become the next venue, with the organisation seeking permission from the city police to hold a march on Friday.

'I'll intervene if not opened by lunch time': CJI Surya Kant steps in as metro station closure disrupts Supreme Court access

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would intervene if the Supreme Court Metro Station was not reopened, after lawyers and court staff complained of severe commuting difficulties caused by the closure of several metro stations amid the ongoing NEET protests in the national capital, media reports said.

'We'll put drugs in your bag': Mumbai cop suspended after viral threat to NEET protesters

Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai Police have reportedly suspended a police officer after he was allegedly caught on camera threatening to frame a NEET protester in a false drugs case during the ongoing demonstrations in the city, according to an NDTV report.

'Fulfill the demands first': CJP hits back at PM Modi's message for youth

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message stressing the welfare and future of the country's youth appeared to have little impact on the ongoing NEET protests, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) hitting back by reiterating its key demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Delhi cop seen slapping woman protester removed from Jantar Mantar after viral outrage

New Delhi/IBNS: A senior male Delhi Police officer who was seen slapping a woman protester during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) Parliament March on July 20 has been removed from duty at the protest site, Jantar Mantar, after videos of the incident went viral on social media, NDTV reported.

'Nothing more important than the welfare and future of youth': PM Modi's fresh message amid mounting NEET protests

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday delivered a fresh message for the youth of the country amid sweeping protests against his government in Delhi and other parts of the country over the NEET paper leak.

Centre hits back at Rahul Gandhi over NEET, accuses him of 'selective outrage'

The Centre on Wednesday launched a sharp counterattack against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the government's handling of the NEET paper leak controversy, accusing him of selectively highlighting incidents while ignoring similar cases in Congress-ruled states.

'Truth has finally won': Lalit Modi plans India return after major tribunal relief

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has announced plans to return to India, nearly 14 years after leaving the country, following a major legal victory in the long-running 2009 IPL South Africa case.

'How is this a publicity petition?' Delhi High Court questions Centre in CJP protest case

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the Delhi Police and the Centre on petitions alleging excessive use of force against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protesters during their march to Parliament, while directing authorities to preserve all relevant CCTV footage and videographic evidence related to the incident.

'Don't take legal action against students, I'll end my fast': Sonam Wangchuk's message to Centre

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said he is prepared to end his 25-day hunger strike if the Centre gives an unequivocal assurance that no legal action will be taken against students and young protesters who joined the movement demanding accountability over the NEET paper leak.

'Don't waste our time': Supreme Court snubs plea on NEET protest crackdown

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a petition alleging police excesses during the crackdown on protesters who were marching towards Parliament against the government over the NEET issue on June 20, media reports said.

'We won't leave Jantar Mantar until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns': CJP draws red line

New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday asserted that the protesters will not vacate Jantar Mantar until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

Terror strikes again in Jammu and Kashmir: Policeman shot dead amid Amarnath Yatra security duty

A police constable was killed after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Wednesday, officials said, amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra.

'Congress exploiting students for politics': Dharmendra Pradhan slams Rahul's PM house protest

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the party's protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, accusing it of using students as political tools despite the government's willingness to discuss the paper leak issue in Parliament.

'Stopping paper leaks is a national Responsibility': PM Modi on NEET controversy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for the strictest possible punishment for those responsible for the alleged NEET paper leak, describing the prevention of examination leaks as a "national responsibility" and urging collective efforts to strengthen the country's examination system.

Rahul Gandhi shifted goalpost after Centre agreed to talks: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of changing his demands midway through negotiations during the Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, alleging that the Leader of the Opposition backed away from his original stand after the Centre agreed to a discussion in Parliament on the NEET controversy.