'Govt stands with Yuva Shakti': NDA backs PM Modi's 'swift action' stand on NEET paper leak

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Amid the Opposition's criticism over the violence during the NEET-UG paper leak protest, the National Democratic Alliance leaders on Tuesday came in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that the government took swift action over the exam irregularities, asserting that the Centre stands with the country's 'Yuva Shakti' (youth power).

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid continued Oppn uproar over NEET paper leak protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) In a continuation of the ongoing deadlock, the Rajya Sabha was ultimately adjourned for the day on Tuesday following unrelenting uproar by opposition members protesting the police lathi charge on students demonstrating against the NEET examination paper leak.

Youth continue to trust PM Modi, want strictest punishment for guilty: BJP MP on NEET protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday said that the youth of the country continue to repose their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that their primary demand during the recent 'Sansad Chalo' march was transparency in the examination system and stringent action against those responsible for the NEET-UG paper leak.

Rahul Gandhi demands govt’s apology for crackdown on protesting students

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over ‘brutal’ crackdown on students protesting at the Jantar Mantar against NEET paper leaks and demanded an 'unconditional' apology from the government.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid heavy sloganeering by Oppn MPs

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday amid heavy Opposition sloganeering. It will reconvene at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

Tripura bids farewell to DGP Anurag; last rites in UP on Wednesday; state observes mourning

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:08 PM

Agartala, July 21 (IANS) The last rites of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom attached to his official chamber at the state Police Headquarters here, will be performed on Wednesday at Baraut in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district, officials said.

Remembering VS Achuthanandan: The Left leader who rose after defeat

IANS | July 21, 2026 1:33 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (IANS) Kerala on Tuesday remembered one of its tallest political figures as the CPI(M) observed the first death anniversary of former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan with commemorative programmes across the state.

'This is democracy?' Kharge alleges Oppn silenced in Parliament, stopped from raising student issues

IANS | July 21, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the government of suppressing the Opposition's voice in Parliament, alleging that his party was not allowed to raise the issue of the police action against the protesters a day earlier and questioning the government's handling of the demonstrations.

Rahul Gandhi, Oppn MPs meet LS Speaker Birla; seek discussion on violent NEET protest

IANS | July 21, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met Speaker Om Birla, along with other Opposition MPs, and demanded a detailed discussion in the Parliament on the NEET-UG paper leak issue and the violent Jantar Mantar protest.

Five FIRs registered in violent Delhi protest clashes

IANS | July 21, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Delhi Police have registered five FIRs so far in connection with the violent clashes that erupted in the National Capital between the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters and the security officials, officials said on Tuesday.

Politics

'Govt stands with Yuva Shakti': NDA backs PM Modi's 'swift action' stand on NEET paper leak

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid continued Oppn uproar over NEET paper leak protests

Youth continue to trust PM Modi, want strictest punishment for guilty: BJP MP on NEET protests

Rahul Gandhi demands govt’s apology for crackdown on protesting students

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid heavy sloganeering by Oppn MPs

Tripura bids farewell to DGP Anurag; last rites in UP on Wednesday; state observes mourning

Remembering VS Achuthanandan: The Left leader who rose after defeat

'This is democracy?' Kharge alleges Oppn silenced in Parliament, stopped from raising student issues

Rahul Gandhi, Oppn MPs meet LS Speaker Birla; seek discussion on violent NEET protest

Five FIRs registered in violent Delhi protest clashes

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