Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 25, following weeks of mounting student demonstrations and criticism surrounding irregularities in the NEET-UG examination.
Shabana Azmi has been diagnosed with swine flu and advised to take complete bed rest, forcing her to miss a scheduled protest demonstration on Friday. According to an official statement released by her team, the 74-year-old actor was suffering from a high fever of 102 degrees Celsius.
A video message released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing public concerns and student protests over competitive examination paper leaks has set a global digital engagement record, crossing 303 million views on Instagram.
Apoorva Makhija has spoken publicly about the emotional impact of the controversy surrounding the YouTube show India's Got Latent, revealing that she experienced suicidal thoughts during the period of intense public backlash. Speaking on Lock Upp Season 2, Makhija said fellow content creator Sufi Motiwala's support helped her cope with what she described as one of the most difficult phases of her life.
Music composer Amaal Mallik has intensified his public criticism of fellow composer Tanishk Bagchi, calling him the 'Zazooo of the music industry; in a series of social media posts. Mallik accused Bagchi of taking credit for others' work, relying on remakes, and harming original composers.
Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's objection to Chinese infrastructure projects in these regions and maintained that New Delhi has legitimate grounds to raise concerns over sovereignty.
Television actress Deepika Singh has responded to criticism after a video circulating on social media accused her of receiving VIP treatment during a recent visit to Vrindavan, allegedly at the expense of elderly devotees and children waiting for blessings.
At least 13 people, including a six-month-old infant, were killed after a massive rockfall struck a Tata Sumo carrying 15 passengers in Himachal Pradesh's remote Pangi Valley on Friday. The vehicle was crushed under falling boulders near Karunallah on the Udaipur-Pangi road in Lahaul-Spiti district.
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a draft Bill proposing stricter punishment for those involved in examination paper leaks, in a move aimed at strengthening the legal framework against exam-related malpractice.
The Sensex declined 332 points, or 0.43 per cent, to close at 76,059.77, while the Nifty fell 102.15 points, or 0.43 per cent, to settle at 23,767.45. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the 23,800–24,000 region now stands as the immediate resistance band.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday said that the government's decision to conduct day-to-day hearings through fast-track courts in paper leak cases would ensure speedy trials and timely justice for the youth.Meghwal said the issue of paper leaks was discussed on Thursday and termed the government's decision a significant step towards ensuring justice.
Addressing the growing public anger, PM Modi stated that the interests and future of the nation’s students remain the government’s top priority and assured strict action against those responsible. "No individual playing with the future of students will be spared," the Prime Minister asserted, promising the setup of fast-track courts to ensure swift justice and stringent punishment for the culprits.
The Delhi Police has dismissed as “false and misleading” a viral claim circulating on social media that three young boys were detained at Nizamuddin Police Station for carrying food to Jantar Mantar. The clarification was issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), South East District.
Actor and content creator Shreya Kalra has once again targeted fellow contestant Ram Kapoor on the reality show Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, saying she believes he is in the house to 'mentally torture' other contestants. Her remarks came during a heated exchange following a dispute over house rules and shared responsibilities
Sara Ali Khan has expressed support for students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak, saying she has 'immense faith' that the government will deliver justice. In a message shared on social media, the actor acknowledged the concerns of students while expressing confidence that the authorities would take appropriate action to address the issue.
Opposition leaders, led by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, escalated their ongoing campaign against the Union government on Thursday, marking the latest development in the controversy surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG).
Salman Khan has appealed to education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike following PM Modi's assurance that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the alleged examination paper leak. Khan also urged students participating in the protests to return home, saying their message had reached the government and that their concerns should now be addressed through dialogue.
The latest episode of Lock Upp 2 featured an emotional exchange between wildcard contestant Apoorva Makhija and actress Shivangi Joshi after Apoorva shared details of conversations that had allegedly taken place behind Shivangi's back inside the reality show.
Actor Varun Dhawan has voiced support for students participating in the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest, urging that the movement remain focused on students' concerns rather than political interests.
Meera Chopra, cousin of global star Priyanka Chopra, has criticised a protester associated with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the alleged use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an ongoing protest linked to the NEET controversy.
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