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CJP launches online fund for protestors' legal aid after NEET-UG paper leak agitation

The Cockroach Janta Party announced an online fund for legal assistance. This fund will support students and activists facing legal action. These individuals participated in protests concerning the NEET-UG paper leak. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal stated a website will launch soon. Citizens can contribute to this legal aid fund…

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Kapil Sibal slams Centre's handling of paper leak, mocks exam reform task force

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised the Centre's handling of the NEET paper leak issue, accusing the Modi government of first denying the problem, cracking down on protesters and only later announcing exam reforms. His remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a high-powered task force headed by Infosys…

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TMC's Sagarika Ghose seeks Rajya Sabha debate on force used against NEET protesters

TMC MP Sagarika Ghose seeks Rajya Sabha adjournment to discuss alleged excessive force against NEET protestors. She cited reports of pellet gun injuries and assaults on students during a peaceful demonstration. Ghose questioned the authorization and protocols for using such weapons by security forces. Delhi Police denied using pellet guns,…

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Ravneet Bittu resigns as Union MoS Railways after Rajya Sabha term ends

Ravneet Singh Bittu has officially stepped down as the Union Minister of State for Railways after completing his Rajya Sabha tenure on June 21. Having previously served as a Congress MP in the Lok Sabha across three terms, Bittu transitioned to the BJP in 2024 ahead of the General Election.

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Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday

Mamata Banerjee will join the Cokroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. She will express solidarity with students protesting the NEET paper leak issue. Earlier, Banerjee criticized the Centre's police action against CJP protesters near Parliament. She stated her readiness to visit Delhi and join the CJP protest if necessary.…

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Rajya Sabha washout continues for 5th day; adjourned till Monday amid NEET paper leak row

Rajya Sabha experienced disruptions during the Monsoon Session's first week. Opposition members protested the NEET paper leak issue and demanded the Education Minister's resignation. The House introduced a bill to criminalize insulting the national song Vande Mataram. Proceedings were repeatedly adjourned due to continued uproar and sloganeering. The Upper House…

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Vande Mataram Bill 2026 introduced in Rajya Sabha; seeks legal protection for national song

The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, extending penal provisions to anyone who intentionally prevents the singing of Vande Mataram or causes a disturbance to an assembly engaged in singing the national song.

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Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill

Parliament will consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill. Opposition MPs will move a statutory resolution seeking disapproval of an ordinance. Private members' business includes proposals on constitutional amendments and welfare issues. The Rajya Sabha will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill.

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Parliament adjourned for the day amidst uproar over NEET paper leak, CJP protests

Parliamentary proceedings faced disruptions for the fourth consecutive day due to protests. Opposition members demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET-UG exam leak. The government expressed readiness for a debate, blaming opposition for the stalemate. Protests continued inside and outside Parliament, adding to the political pressure. Both Lok…

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Parliament Monsoon Session: KC Venugopal moves adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over paper leaks, Jantar Mantar police action

Congress MP KC Venugopal submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha. He demanded a debate on the examination system crisis and police action against students. The notice cited numerous paper leaks and student suicides after losing hope. It also highlighted police brutality against protesting students and youth. Venugopal…

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Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar over police action against protesting students

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day after the post-lunch session. Opposition members protested police lathi charge on students demonstrating over the NEET exam paper leak. The House experienced multiple adjournments throughout the day due to the commotion. Earlier, the Leader of the Opposition raised concerns about the police…

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Rahul Gandhi, opposition MPs meet Birla; seek discussion on 'brutality' unleashed on students

Opposition MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking a discussion on student issues. They demanded accountability from the government regarding the examination crisis. Rahul Gandhi stated Parliament must discuss the youth's future and their concerns. Protests over the NEET paper leak issue had previously stalled parliamentary proceedings.

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Jagdeep Dhankar forced to resign a year ago, wasn't even given formal farewell: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalled Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation as Vice-President last year. He stated Dhankhar was made to exit due to farmer distress and government insensitivity. Members of the Rajya Sabha did not offer Dhankhar a formal farewell. Dhankhar cited medical reasons for his immediate resignation from the post.…

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Sanjay Singh moves Rule 267 notice to discuss NEET paper leak, Sonam Wangchuk's "declining health"

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has moved a notice for Rajya Sabha adjournment. He seeks discussion on the NEET-UG paper leak and related student issues. The notice also highlights the deteriorating health of activist Sonam Wangchuk. Singh calls for a discussion on these matters of national importance. The Monsoon…

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Kiren Rijiju invites 20 rebel TMC Lok Sabha MPs for all-party meet ahead of Monsoon Session

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju invited rebel Trinamool Congress MPs to an all-party meeting. This meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, before the Monsoon Session begins. The session will commence on July 20 and conclude on August 13. Several opposition parties have experienced splits recently, impacting parliamentary dynamics. Key issues…

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Congress' Jairam Ramesh calls Gyanesh Kumar a 'weapon of mass destruction' for electoral rolls

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chief Election Commissioner a "weapon of mass destruction" for electoral rolls. Opposition parties submitted a notice seeking the removal of Gyanesh Kumar from his position. This demand stems from alleged "proved misbehaviour" and "partisan asymmetry" in enforcing the Model Code. The Monsoon session of…

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Congress, AAP, RJD slam Aamir Khan over '3 Idiots' clarification

Political leaders questioned Aamir Khan's denial about his character's inspiration. They suggested the actor feared the ruling establishment's influence. Khan stated his '3 Idiots' character was not based on Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk, however, recounted meeting Khan and discussing a film idea. Khan urged Wangchuk to end his hunger strike for…

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'Number of MPs, MLAs defecting to BJP presents dirty picture of Bengal's political culture': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the BJP of new tactics to boost parliamentary strength. He alleged the BJP manipulates Rajya Sabha elections through timed resignations and defections. Koel Mallick's resignation and expected BJP induction were highlighted as a strategic move. Banerjee criticized defections, calling them a dirty picture of West…

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Opposition leaders to meet on July 20 to finalise strategy for Monsoon Session

Leaders of Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will meet on July 20 (Monday), the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, to chalk out a joint strategy for the session.

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May rethink over Delimitation Bill if Opposition's amendments incorporated: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated opposition to the Delimitation Bill. He indicated potential support if amendments are incorporated by the government. Raut also addressed allegations of embezzlement at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He questioned Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis regarding temple donation theft. Concerns were also raised…

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TMC turncoats Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik file nomination papers for RS bypolls in Bengal

Three BJP candidates filed nomination papers for West Bengal Rajya Sabha bypolls. These elections are scheduled to take place on July 24. The candidates previously resigned from the TMC and the Upper House. They are now set to return to Parliament on BJP tickets. The BJP holds enough legislators to…

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BJP's picks for Rajya Sabha bypolls signal next phase of Bengal's political realignment

The BJP nominated three former TMC MPs for Rajya Sabha bypolls after their induction. These nominations signal the ruling party's focus on consolidating its position in state politics. The BJP comfortably crosses the required MLA support mark to win all three seats. This move reinforces the BJP's confidence in showcasing…

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Who is Sushmita Dev? Miranda House graduate’s political journey from Congress to TMC and now as BJP candidate for Rajya Sabha

Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kolkata. Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Prakash Chik Baraik were formally inducted. Dev previously served the Congress and led its women's wing. She later joined TMC and was nominated to the Rajya Sabha. Their move follows…

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West Bengal: BJP fields three ex-Trinamool leaders for RS bypolls hours after joining party, TMC leadership fumes

Three prominent Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. These leaders were immediately fielded for upcoming Rajya Sabha by-elections in West Bengal. The Trinamool Congress leaders criticized the defections as an act of ingratitude and betrayal. Sushmita Dev cited the 'double-engine' government model as her reason…

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Millions of people scroll through Instagram every day, trusting that the content and advertisements they see have passed basic safety checks. But what happens when that trust is questioned? A recent move by the Indian government has placed Meta under intense scrutiny after concerns emerged about paid advertisements allegedly promoting…

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