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Keep students focused on studies, away from protest calls: AIU to varsities

The Association of Indian Universities asked institutions to counsel students against missing classes for protests. Prolonged agitations come at a considerable cost to students' own academic studies. The AIU acknowledged student concerns but stressed the disruption caused by extended demonstrations. Students should focus on academics and trust government efforts to strengthen examination systems. University heads must engage students and keep campuses calm and focused on studies.

Centre appoints 1989-batch IAS officer Anurag Jain as NITI Aayog CEO

Centre unlikely to sack Pradhan over NEET row, open to compensate for victims' kin: Report

The central government will likely not remove the education minister amid NEET paper leak demands. It believes he is not responsible for the alleged examination irregularities. The government may consider compensation for students' families who died by suicide. It is also open to talks with protesters led by the CJP. Parliament remains the appropriate forum for discussing the issue and finding solutions.

Centre unlikely to sack Pradhan over NEET row, open to compensate victims' kin: Report

The central government will likely not remove the education minister amid NEET paper leak demands. It believes he is not responsible for the alleged examination irregularities. The government may consider compensation for students' families who died by suicide. It is also open to talks with protesters led by the CJP. Parliament remains the appropriate forum for discussing the issue and finding solutions.

'Responsibility of govt & opposition to protect children's future': Centre urges dialogue as protests intensify - top developments

Parliament witnessed disruptions over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action. Opposition MPs marked a 'Black Day' protest demanding the education minister's resignation. The government offered a parliamentary discussion, which the opposition refused without the minister stepping down. Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike, setting conditions for ending it. Courts are examining allegations of police brutality during student demonstrations.

'No connection with youth': Goa CM Sawant defends state BJP chief's 'cockroaches' post amid student protests in Delhi

Watch: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh marshalled out, suspended after assembly ruckus

Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh faced suspension from the West Bengal Assembly. He disrupted proceedings by interrupting a fellow legislator during a budget debate. Marshals forcibly removed Ghosh after he refused to return to his seat. This incident highlighted internal rifts within the Trinamool Congress legislature party. Assembly proceedings resumed only after the legislator was escorted from the House.

'NEET paper leaked thrice in last 5 years': Annamalai lambasts former party BJP

K Annamalai criticized the Centre's handling of the NEET controversy and question paper leaks. He questioned the delay in engaging with protesting students after the issue escalated. Annamalai emphasized that protest is a fundamental right in a democracy. He stated the system lost credibility after repeated question paper leaks occurred. The former leader urged students to focus on core objectives and avoid vested interests.

'5,200 applications have been received' for CEO post: Ram Mandir Trust holds second meeting after donation row

'Unacceptable in a democratic society': SC bar bodies condemn police action against protesters, lawyers during CJP march

'Used to getting punched': Rahul Gandhi says he is 'ready to take many more' after detention during NEET protest

Evening news wrap: Sonam Wangchuk sets condition for ending fast; Rahul Gandhi demands Dharmendra Pradhan's exit over NEET row & more

Sonam Wangchuk continues his fast demanding legal immunity for protesters. Rahul Gandhi calls for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET exam controversy. TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee faces suspension for remarks against women MPs. Equity markets experienced a significant decline due to global risks. US-Iran tensions escalated with fresh strikes and regional alerts.

Politics of silence: Is NCP(SCP) chief Sharad Pawar keeping options open on Delimitation Bill?

The silence of Sharad Pawar's NCP(SP) regarding the Delimitation Bill is stirring political rumors. While Sharad Pawar joined the opposition for demonstrations on Tuesday, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi the next day. Supriya Sule, his daughter, expressed conditional support for Bill if it proposed seat increases across states evenly. This reflects Pawar's history of maintaining strategic ambiguity, thereby ensuring his party remains adaptable within shifting political currents.

'No legal action against CJP protesters': Wangchuk sets condition to end hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will end his hunger strike if protesters face no legal action. He seeks assurance from the government regarding the CJP's march participants. Wangchuk also requested compensation for affected students and parliamentary discussion. He wants to return to his work and students after receiving this assurance. The activist will continue his fast indefinitely without this government guarantee.

'Dharmendra Pradhan should be shown the door': Rahul Gandhi backs students - top quotes

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'It is a party of barely 20 people': Kalyan Banerjee hits out at TMC rebels

'Chapter is behind me': Lalit Modi says he'll return to India soon

Lalit Modi plans to return to India by year-end or early next year. This follows major legal relief from the SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal concerning a 2009 IPL case. The tribunal set aside most Enforcement Directorate findings and penalties related to foreign exchange transactions. Modi stated he fought the case for sixteen years and felt vindicated by the verdict.

Delhi HC seeks govt's response on pleas over alleged brutality during CJP march

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi government on Wednesday. This action follows petitions alleging police brutality against students during a recent march. The court has directed the government to preserve all relevant digital records. These records include CCTV footage and body camera recordings from the incident. The matter has been scheduled for its next hearing on September eleventh.

India-China ties gradually normalising since Modi-Xi Kazan meeting: Jaishankar