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Inquiry reveals RAF personnel issued pellet guns for Delhi protests
An internal inquiry has revealed that at least a dozen personnel of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) were issued pellet guns on July 20 to control student protesters in Delhi, Hindustan Times reported.
CJP threatens to resume protest after several protesters detained
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to resume protests if police action against student demonstrators doesn't stop.
First hurdle for NEET fast-track court as CBI skips hearing
A special fast-track court at Delhi's Rouse Avenue Courts has directed the director of prosecution to appoint a public prosecutor to represent the State (CBI) in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case.
Jantar Mantar volunteer alleges police blindfolded, abandoned him in Mussoorie
A volunteer, actively involved in the distribution of food at the Jantar Mantar protest, has alleged that he was detained by the police on Friday night.
Right-wing leader who slapped 2 student protesters defends assault
Satyam Pandit, a Ghaziabad-based right-wing activist and self-proclaimed leader of the Rashtriya Hindu Veer Sena, has defended his violent confrontation with two participants in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi.
Bihar cop, seen firing at protesting students with AK-47, suspended
A Bihar policeman who was seen on viral videos using an AK-47 rifle against protesting students in Siwan district has been suspended.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the country.
Anti-paper leak bill debate in Parliament today; 10-hour time allotted
The government will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
NEET-UG paper leak: PM Modi forms task force on exams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's examination system.
Jantar Mantar protest: Participants begin leaving site after 36 days
After 36 days of protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, participants have begun to leave the site.
ChatGPT down: Thousands report issues with login, chats, and API
OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage. The disruption has left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.
Was treated 'like prisoner' at Safdarjung Hospital, Sonam Wangchuk alleges
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has alleged that he was treated "like a prisoner" at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after being forcibly taken there by the police.
'Jo darr...': Salman seemingly responds to trolls after protest comments
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has seemingly responded to trolls who claimed he was scared after he supported the student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
NEET paper leak: NTA sacks 47 officials, legal action imminent
The National Testing Agency(NTA) has sacked 47 officials in a major overhaul of the agency. This decision comes in the wake of widespread protests over NEET paper leaks.
Centre had already notified anti-paper leak law in 2024
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill to impose stricter punishments for question paper leaks, just hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the matter would be taken up at a Cabinet meeting.
Sonu Nigam postpones concert amid Delhi student protests
In light of the ongoing student protests in Delhi over the NEET paper leak, singer Sonu Nigam has decided to postpone his upcoming concert, confirmed Hindustan Times.
'Jallianwala Bagh-like atrocities....': SC to hear pleas alleging police brutality
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two petitions on Monday, alleging police excesses against student protesters.
Cabinet clears bill to punish paper leaks more strictly
The Union Cabinet has cleared a bill proposing stricter punishments for examination paper leaks.
Amol Palekar writes to students; promises legal, medical, financial aid
Veteran actor Amol Palekar has expressed his support for the students protesting against the 2026 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
Delhi Police say pellets not used; hospital report contradicts claim
A 28-year-old man suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest, according to a government hospital report, contradicting the Delhi Police's assertion that its personnel did not use pellet guns against student demonstrators.
Fact check: Did SRK support students' protest?
A screenshot of a social media post allegedly by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has gone viral, leading many to believe he supported the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Delhi: Light rain, cloudy skies prevail in parts
Delhi woke up to cloudy skies on Friday, with light rain in parts of the National Capital Region.
'Being uneducated himself...': Naseeruddin Shah slams PM Modi on protests
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has once again spoken out on the ongoing controversy surrounding the 2026 NEET paper leak and the police action against students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
CJP protest: Connaught Place shops, offices to close by 6:30pm
The New Delhi Traders Association (NDTA) has advised all shops, offices, and restaurants in Connaught Place to close by 6:30pm on Thursday amid ongoing student protests.
Anna Hazare holds silent protest in support of protesting students
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday staged a two-hour silent protest (maun andolan) at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
'We should've listened when...': Kamal Haasan supports protesting students
Veteran actor-politician Kamal Haasan has voiced his support for the students protesting in Delhi-NCR against the NEET 2026 paper leak and the subsequent suicides of several youngsters.
Mumbai Police visit homes, track locations to stop student protests
The Mumbai Police have resorted to targeted direct-contact methods, including digital tracking and home visits, to stop repeat participation in ongoing student protests.
Will intervene if SC metro station doesn't open today: CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has said he will intervene if the Supreme Court Metro Station does not open by afternoon.
Alia Bhatt breaks silence on student protests: 'Their courage humbles...'
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt has finally spoken up about the ongoing student protests in Delhi, after facing criticism for her silence.
Fresh violence at CJP protest: 5 cops injured, metros shut
Youth protesters demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks clashed briefly with police on Wednesday night.
Supreme Court bar bodies condemn police action against student protesters
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have condemned the police action against student protesters in Delhi.
India 'speaks of Vishwaguru...': Ratna Pathak Shah supports students' protests
Veteran actor Ratna Pathak Shah has voiced her support for the ongoing student protests in Delhi, which demand reforms in the education sector.
CJP protests: Centre deploys additional 2,000 CRPF personnel to Delhi
The central government has deployed 20 additional companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to Delhi.
'Mind feels good when you eat...': Sacked CJP leader
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has sacked its spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after videos of him eating a burger during a protest in Delhi went viral.
Woman, 2 daughters die in fire at Delhi home
A devastating fire broke out at a residential building in Lodhi Colony, Delhi, on Tuesday morning.
Opposition plans march to Rashtrapati Bhavan over CJP protest crackdown
Opposition parties in India are planning a protest march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday afternoon, the Indian Express reported.
CJP protest: Health minister meets injured demonstrators
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday.
Shambhu border sealed as farmers head to Delhi for Mahapanchayat
The Haryana government has sealed the Shambhu border to prevent farmers from reaching Delhi for a Kisan Mahapanchayat.
CJP's Dipke says march to Parliament will continue today: Report
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced that its protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue for a second day on Tuesday, according to an exclusive report by India Today.
Punjab farmers to march toward Kisan Ghat in Delhi tomorrow
A large group of farmers from Punjab has left for Delhi to participate in a Mahapanchayat on July 21 against the proposed India-US trade agreement.