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Rahul Gandhi Claims Police Officer Quietly Told Him, 'Is Sarkar Ko Hatao' During Detention

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has made a sensational claim after being detained during a protest over the NEET paper leak controversy. Speaking to the media, Rahul Gandhi alleged that police personnel who dragged him away from the protest site quietly told him that "this government must go."

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'Not An Isolated Incident': Delhi HC Questions Police Stand, Seeks Reply On PILs Alleging Excessive Force During CJP Protest, Orders CCTV Preservation

The Delhi HC seeks the Delhi Police's and the Centre's responses on PILs alleging excessive force during the CJP protest, questions the police stand and orders the preservation of CCTV footage and other records related to the July 20 NEET paper leak march.

23 days ago

Immediate Accountability and Overhauling of Examination System inescapable

Despite mounting public outrage and opposition demands, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has not resigned. He vowed systemic fixes including a shift to computer-based testing for NEET from next year, and described some involved as protectors turned predators. Critics, however, say accountability at the top remains missing.

23 days ago

Sonam Wangchuk to end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters, considers Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Activist Sonam Wangchuk writes letter to Govt, softens his chief demand. A clear earlier demand for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has now been modified to "Consideration of the resignation of Hon'ble Education Minister".

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1,017 Flood-Prone Locations Identified Across J&K; Over 10 Lakh People at Risk

Amid incessant rains and the threat of flash floods and landslides, the Jammu and Kashmir government has identified 1,017 vulnerable locations with over 10 lakh people at risk. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directed officials to strengthen rescue and relief measures, restore essential services on priority and maintain round-the-clock preparedness across the Union Territory.

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Iran war costs US $37.5 billion; Trump seeks $88 billion, warns Tehran over Hormuz attacks

US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant for every attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, AP reported. Trump said the response would apply to missile, rocket, drone or other weapon strikes. The warning comes as attacks have escalated and efforts for an interim deal to end the war have stalled.

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Centre Agrees To Detailed Lok Sabha Debate As Dharmendra Pradhan Meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

The Centre agrees to a detailed Lok Sabha debate on the NEET paper leak as Dharmendra Pradhan meets Speaker Om Birla, while Akhilesh Yadav urges Parliament to rise above politics and focus on students.

23 days ago

NEET Paper Leak Row: Vijay's TVK Demands Complete Abolition of NEET Amid Nationwide Protests

Amid student protests over NEET in Delhi, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam said its "uncompromising and firm stand" was that the national-level entrance test for medical aspirants should be abolished.

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Boulder Crushes Tempo in Ramban, Killing Two; Jammu-Srinagar National Highway Closed

Two passengers were killed and three others injured after a massive boulder crashed onto a moving tempo in Ramban amid heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The tragedy came as fresh landslides forced the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, while the rain-related death toll in Jammu province climbed to 25 over the past four days. DyCM Surinder Choudhary and MP Mian Altaf Ahmad also had narrow escapes after separate landslides struck along the Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch highway.

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A day after joining CJP protest, Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi in Parliament

The Prime Minister's Office also shared photographs of the meeting on social media, though no official details of the discussion were disclosed. The interaction took place as Parliament's Monsoon Session continues amid repeated disruptions over the student protests and the alleged NEET paper leak.

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"Modi ji doesn't have his own children, so..: Arvind Kejriwal attacks PM Modi, says congress, BJP one union; congress hits back

The Congress and AAP engaged in a fresh political slugfest after AAP accused the grand old party of working in tandem with the BJP over its protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. While Congress dismissed the allegations and hit back at AAP

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50 OTT platforms blocked in last 2 years for obscene content: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Centre has blocked 50 OTT platforms in the last two years for allegedly streaming obscene content and violating provisions of the Information Technology Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha.

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J&K Police Head Constable Martyred in Terrorists' Firing in Anantnag

A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable, Ashiq Hussain, was martyred after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a cordon and search operation in Anantnag district on Tuesday. The operation, launched on specific intelligence inputs, remains underway as security forces have intensified the cordon to prevent the terrorists from escaping. Unconfirmed reports suggest that The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Oppn MPs in black protest outside Parliament House over NEET paper leak, police cruelty

INDIA bloc MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav, wore black and protested outside Parliament on Wednesday against the alleged NEET paper leak and police action on students and Opposition leaders.

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'Don't Waste Our Time': CJI Surya Kant On Plea Against Police Action On CJP Supporters

The protest over the alleged NEET paper leak and NTA reforms turned violent after demonstrators marched towards Parliament, triggering clashes, a police lathi-charge and tear gas. The incident has sparked a political row, with the Opposition demanding accountability and the CJP expanding its list of demands.

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