The story so far
NEET Leak Protests
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Student protests led by CJP demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET-UG paper leak. Despite government talks and Wangchuk ending his strike, protests persisted, eventually leading to Pradhan's resignation on July 25. The CJP then withdrew protests, and Pralhad Joshi took over as Education Minister.
How it unfolded
6d ago
CJP withdraws protest after Pradhan's exit
6d ago
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over NEET leak
24 Jul 2026
Government seeks time till tomorrow on resignation demand
24 Jul 2026
CJP continues protest; Wangchuk ends hunger strike
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Monsoon Session: Key bills on births, deaths, SC judges in Parliament
The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will consider the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, and the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill during the Monsoon Session.
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill aims to amend the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, likely to provide for a national database of births and deaths.
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill seeks to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 35? (Note: Actual figure not provided, so state as 'increase the number of Supreme Court judges' without specifying exact number).
The MSME Development (Amendment) Bill is intended to amend the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006, potentially to revise definition criteria or provide for a more supportive ecosystem.
Earlier · 24 Jul 2026
Full story →Mammootty backs Jantar Mantar student protest
Mammootty expressed support for the student protest at Jantar Mantar, urging the government to listen to youth.
Mammootty posted on Facebook: 'Listen to their voices. Protect them. Empower them.'
Dulquer Salmaan, Kunchacko Boban, Tovino Thomas, Indrajith Sukumaran, Kalidas Jayaram, Joju George, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Rima Kallingal also voiced solidarity.
Kamal Haasan criticized the education system, stating it replaces learning with coaching, curiosity with anxiety, and merit with criminality.
Kamal Haasan appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, saying the nation needs his guidance.
Earlier · 24 Jul 2026
Full story →Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live Updates: INDIA Bloc MPs To Protest At Parliament Again Over NEET Leak Row
INDIA bloc MPs plan to protest in Parliament over the NEET leak row during the Monsoon Session.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its protest at Jantar Mantar demanding Pradhan's resignation.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike.
The protests are centered on the NEET exam leak controversy.
Earlier · 24 Jul 2026
Full story →‘No plea filed on CJP protest police action’: CJI Kant fumes at ‘reckless reporting’ of ‘refusing’ to hear matter
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said no petition was filed regarding police action during the July 20 crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi.
CJI Kant criticized media reports as 'reckless' for claiming the court refused to hear a plea that was never filed.
The Supreme Court registry confirmed that only a representation was sent, not a writ petition.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Centre.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →'Don't Regret It': UP Teacher Sacked Allegedly For Joining Jantar Mantar Protest
Dr Mohit Bhardwaj, assistant professor at Ganna Utpadak PG College in Bareilly, was fired allegedly for attending the Jantar Mantar protest on 20 July.
Bhardwaj says he was not given any prior notice or information about his termination.
He told The Quint he went for the students, faced lathis, and now has lost his job.
