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Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility: Check who can apply for Rs 2,500 monthly aid, who will not qualify and registration starting date

Who is eligible for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Delhi cabinet has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, a scheme promising Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women in the capital. Registrations begin August 1 and the government aims to release the first instalment on Raksha Bandhan, August 28. The scheme targets 17…

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Kangana Ranaut, CJP's Saurav Das spar over actor's comments on Gen Z protesters

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut and CJP spokesperson Saurav Das traded sharp barbs. Ranaut called Gen Z "Generation gutter" and questioned their upbringing. Das criticized Ranaut's language and questioned her mental stability. Ranaut dismissed Das as useless and unemployed, highlighting her career achievements. The exchange occurred amid protests over NEET examination…

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Rahul Gandhi's 'andhbhakt' jibe creates ruckus in Lok Sabha, Speaker orders unparliamentary words to be expunged

Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha, categorizing people into students, know-it-alls, and andhbhakts. He accused Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing police action against students during a protest. The debate occurred during discussions on the Public Examination Amendment Bill. Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently resigned amid examination irregularities. Opposition…

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Cauvery water: Will not allow any project that adversely affects water sharing, says BJP TN spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy

The BJP has assured all Cauvery basin states of strict adherence to the law. The party stands by the Union government's responsible position on the Mekedatu project. No project adversely affecting water sharing will be permitted by the CWMA. The Central government remains committed to equitable implementation of the Cauvery…

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'Waste-guna-huiya' meaning explained: Viral Gen Z gesture used during Parliament's paper leak debate

Parliamentarians incorporated popular Gen Z expressions during a debate on examination reforms. BJP leaders utilized terms like 'clock it' and 'delulu' to critique the opposition. Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Lata Eknath Shinde described the opposition as 'MIA' and experiencing 'FOMO'. Congress MP Deepender Hooda mentioned students using the viral phrase…

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India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters explain how they toppled one of Modi’s ministers

After weeks of student protests, the resignation of India’s education minister on July 25 was hailed as a victory for the so-called cockroaches, a youth movement that has made this originally derogatory term their own. But some are concerned about facing repression down the line, aided by facial recognition.

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The Guardian view on India’s gen Z revolt: the cockroaches are coming together

Editorial: A youth movement born from exam leaks and online mockery has pierced Narendra Modi’s aura of invincibility and may yet reshape Indian politics

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Dharmendra Pradhan receives welcome in Odisha after stepping down as education minister over NEET row

Senior leader Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome in Odisha after his resignation. He stepped down as Union education minister taking moral responsibility for examination irregularities. Many state ministers and party legislators gathered to greet the former minister at the airport. Supporters hailed his resignation as a heroic and exemplary…

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Not the Cockroach Janta Party, not even Sonam Wangchuk: The Modi govt defeated itself

First things first. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, announcing it himself on X. “I am pained to see the events of the past 10 days,” he wrote. No union education minister has ever resigned over paper leaks before. That this one did – a minister central to the BJP’s political…

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As cops target ‘offensive’ posts, Jantar Mantar reportage and reels are disappearing

On July 26, hours after the Cockroach Janta Party called off its 36-day agitation, journalist Yaqut Ali uploaded an interview with Vijeta Dahiya, the outfit’s former spokesperson, on his Instagram account. The two discussed the trolling of Sonam Wangchuk. Neither said anything about the prime minister, abusive or otherwise.

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Prime Minister cancelled Bihar tour realising BJP will lose Bankipur bypoll: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav alleged Prime Minister Modi cancelled his Bihar visit. This cancellation occurred due to anticipated defeat in the Bankipur bypoll. Student unrest and government unpopularity were cited as reasons for the expected loss. The Bihar government announced withdrawal of cases against protesters. Yadav demanded a judicial inquiry into police…

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'Welcomed him as if he were a superstar': Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP MPs for felicitating Pradhan

Congress leaders have criticized the BJP for honoring Dharmendra Pradhan after his resignation. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called the welcome "shameful" given the circumstances. Rahul Gandhi stated Pradhan symbolizes corruption and a ruined education system. He added the BJP celebrated ruined futures of many children. Students across the nation are observing…

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BJP MP Swati Maliwal targets Arvind Kejriwal over Punjab paper leak allegations in Punjab, calls Cockroach Janta Party AAP's 'B team'

BJP MP Swati Maliwal criticized Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on Punjab's examination paper leaks. She claimed the state has experienced six major leaks over the past five years. Maliwal also alleged the Cockroach Janta Party is AAP's 'B team' created by associates. She stated AAP government brutally lathi-charged protesting…

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BJP leaders step up Instagram activity after PM's call for digital outreach

The BJP is intensifying its digital outreach on Instagram to connect with young people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads this coordinated push following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Several Union ministers and party leaders have joined this heightened activity on the platform. The party's focus follows student protests which highlighted…

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India’s Cockroach movement threatens to restart protests after mass student arrests

Cockroach Janta party says government has broken promise, with detentions in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar

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India’s ‘cockroach’ protesters threaten to hit the streets again over mass arrests

Over 100 people have been arrested across India in days following nationwide protests against country’s education minister

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Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z women 'Generation Gutter', says they are 'not good at studies' in Instagram post

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized young Hindu women's lifestyles and personal choices. She described some as "Generation Gutter" on her Instagram Stories. Ranaut also attacked Gen Z protest reels, calling them "puke inducing" and "jarring". She found the protesters' language and conduct to be "crass". The actress stated she needed…

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India summons Meta head over removal of PM Modi's Facebook post, govt says issue 'far from settled'

India's IT Ministry summoned Meta's global public policy head regarding a removed post. Meta explained the prime minister's video removal was an error. The government found Meta's explanation unreasonable and requires further discussion. The restricted video addressed student concerns over the NEET paper leak issue. This incident raises questions about…

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'Biggest paper leak racket operating within BJP': Sanjay Raut slams Centre

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut criticized the new anti-paper leak bill introduced by the central government. He alleged that the biggest paper leak racket operates within the Bharatiya Janata Party. Raut stated that merely passing a law will not resolve the issue of examination malpractices. The Congress party also plans…

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‘Breach of promise’: How BJP states cracked down on student protesters

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off student protests at Jantar Mantar after receiving assurances, among other things, that no criminal cases would be pursued against protesters across the country. And yet, police in various parts of the country booked protesters on various charges, including attempt-to-murder.

The Economic Times

Arvind Kejriwal hits out at BJP over 'use of AK-47' on student protesters in Bihar

Arvind Kejriwal criticised the BJP over an AK-47 allegedly used at a Bihar student protest. A video showed a constable firing an AK-47 during the protest on July 25. The constable was suspended on Monday after the video went viral on social media. Kejriwal questioned if students should be treated…

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BJP-led NDA Parliamentary Party to hold weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting today

The NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting on Monday ahead of a discussion on the anti-paper leak Bill. The newly formed NCPI will attend for the first time after backing the ruling alliance, while the Opposition is expected to continue pressing the government over the July…

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'Dharmendra Pradhan is symbol of corruption': Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP for honoring Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament. He stated Pradhan symbolizes corruption and India's ruined education system. Pradhan resigned following widespread protests over alleged examination paper leaks. The government introduced a bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations. Students are watching and will remember those…

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SIR enumeration forms haven't reached even 50% of residents in Delhi's villages, unauthorised colonies, says AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party claims widespread issues with voter list revisions in Delhi. Many residents in villages and unauthorized colonies did not receive enumeration forms. The party alleges that BLOs are instructed to mark voters as shifted, deleting their names. This exercise has already led to the deletion of millions…

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Kangana Ranaut on NEET Protest: BJP MP calls CJP demonstrators 'filth' and 'garbage'

Reacting to viral videos from the NEET paper leak protests, the BJP MP said the visuals left her "scarred" and alleged the Opposition was obstructing education reforms in Parliament.

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