PM Modi's crackdown on exam leaks sets the stage for lasting change

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The woe of millions of students in India has turned into a political tug-of-war with parties across the spectrum aggressively airing respective views and interests, refusing to negotiate, all the while heightening tension, friction, and resulting in street fights.

'No negotiation on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation', CJP to continue protest

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday said that it will not negotiate on the demands seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks, while maintaining that if the Centre wants to communicate with the agitators, it will have to hold a meeting at the protest site at Jantar Mantar.

Bengal: CPI-M backs Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka; calls for united ‘anti-BJP’ front

IANS | July 22, 2026 10:36 PM

Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) CPI-M Politburo member and West Bengal State Committee Secretary Md Salim on Wednesday extended solidarity with Congress leaders, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who were detained in the national capital on Tuesday following their protest, and called for further strengthening of anti‑Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) forces in the country.