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ACC reshuffles seventeen secretary level officers
IndianMandarinsArchived
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet reshuffled 17 secretary-level officers on July 23 in a major administrative overhaul. Vineet Joshi moves to Panchayati Raj, Naresh Pal Gangwar to Higher Education and Piyush Goyal to NHRC. D Thara was assigned the Capital Development depa
Centre amending Public Examinations Act for leaks
NDTVArchived
The Centre is amending the Public Examinations Act 2024 with Cabinet approval expected Friday, sources said. Changes include fast-track courts, higher jail terms and fines. Current penalties are three to five years and Rs 10 lakh fines. The Bill is slated for Lok Sabha Monday. Pr
Wangchuk ends fast after minister assurances
The HinduArchived
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 23 after receiving written assurances from two Union Ministers on student cases and NEET suicide compensation. Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred as CJP protests continued. Seventeen Delhi metro stations s
Delhi HC notifies exam leak court
The HinduArchived
Delhi High Court on July 23 notified a designated court at Rouse Avenue to handle criminal cases arising from examination paper leaks. Judge Anu Grover Baliga will preside over prosecutions under the Public Examinations Act 2024. The move followed PM Modi's announcement the same
Parties split over CJP youth mobilisation
The HinduArchived
A July 23 analysis describes India's political parties facing divergent strategies toward the Cockroach Janta Party youth movement born from NEET agitation and a Supreme Court judge's cockroach remark. Congress staged a dharna outside Modi's residence on July 21 while Samajwadi PBJP accuses Rahul of misusing LoP role
The HinduArchived
BJP on July 22 accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of misusing constitutional privileges by staging a dharna outside PM Modi's residence over police action against NEET protesters. Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge protested on July 21 demanding Modi's resignati
Delhi Police NSA powers extended till October
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Sandhu extended Delhi Police preventive detention powers under the National Security Act until October 18 amid CJP protests. A July 15 home department notification grants the commissioner detention authority under Section 3(2) of the act. Police called
SC lawyers recite Preamble with students
LiveLawArchived
Supreme Court lawyers recited the Constitution's Preamble on the apex court lawns on July 23 during lunch recess as part of a Save Democracy, Save Constitution campaign amid student protests. Senior advocates Indira Jaising and S Muralidhar led the gathering. SCBA president Vikas
CJI may intervene on metro court access
LiveLawArchived
SCBA president Vikas Singh on July 23 raised Delhi Metro's closure of the Supreme Court station before Chief Justice Surya Kant during student protests. Singh asked that lawyers, litigants and registry staff with valid passes be allowed to exit after screening at the station. The
Rival protests disrupt monsoon session
NDTVArchived
Opposition MPs staged a protest at Makar Dwar on July 23 demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resign over NEET paper leaks. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav joined banners against the education minister. NDA MPs held a parallel demonstration accusing t
Opposition steps up pressure on CJP protests
DWArchived
Opposition MPs wore black in Parliament on July 22 protesting police action against Cockroach Janta Party demonstrators and echoing demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Rahul Gandhi listed three student-backed demands at a press conference: sack Pradha
Annamalai urges government dialogue on NEET concerns
The HinduArchived
Former BJP leader K Annamalai on July 22 urged the Union government to engage in meaningful dialogue and take swift action over NEET concerns. He said the NEET-UG paper has leaked thrice in five years, adding pressure on students. He warned that if students lose faith in the fair
Three thousand five hundred VBA workers detained
The HinduArchived
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar said nearly 3,500 party workers were detained ahead of the July 23 Maharashtra bandh. The bandh protests the Centre's education policies and alleged police action against Delhi student agitators. Ambedkar alleged heavy police deployme
Delhi HC to hear PIL seeking NIA probe into protest
LiveLawArchived
The Delhi High Court on July 23 agreed to hear a PIL seeking an NIA probe into the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest over the NEET paper leak. Petitioner Satish Kumar Aggarwal alleged foreign-funded conspiracy behind the agitation. Advocate Barun Kumar Sinha said Delhi was made hostag
Opposition hits back at BJP paper leak claims
News18Archived
Opposition parties on July 23 hit back after BJP president JP Nadda accused Congress and allies of presiding over multiple examination paper leaks. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Nadda got the date wrong on the J-K SSB leak in 2022 under the Lieutenant Govern
Rahul rebuts PM fast-track courts announcement
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 23 hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases. In a post on X, he rejected the government's claim of protecting students' interests and reiterated three demands: sack Dharmendra Pradhan, a
PM announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases
NDTVArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on July 23 that the government will set up fast-track courts to try paper leak cases and directed officials to take necessary steps. The post on X came amid CJP protests and opposition demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignati
Lok Sabha suspends TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee
The HinduArchived
Lok Sabha on July 22 suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee for the Monsoon Session remainder after alleged inappropriate language against NCPI women MPs Mitali Bagh, Shatabdi Roy and Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. The order came as twenty rebel TMC MPs merged into the National
ABVP condemns Jantar Mantar violence
The HinduArchived
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad on July 22 condemned violence during the Jantar Mantar protest, saying anti-social elements hijacked a legitimate student agitation over exam irregularities. ABVP demanded a high-level panel on examination reforms while distancing its member
Youngest municipal chairperson ousted in Kerala
Deccan HeraldArchived
Diya Binu Pulickakandam, 21, India's youngest municipal chairperson, was ousted on July 21 from Pala municipality in Kerala. A no-confidence motion passed with 17 votes in the 26-member council. Four Congress councillors and vice-chair Maya Rahul defied the party whip, joining op
Delhi HC dismisses PIL on Wangchuk removal
The HinduArchived
Delhi High Court on July 22 dismissed a PIL challenging Sonam Wangchuk's removal from the Jantar Mantar hunger strike on July 18. A bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia noted his wife Gitanjali Angmo had already filed a writ disposed on July 21. Petitione
Rahul Gandhi detained at CJP protest sit-in outside PM residence
Times of IndiaArchived
Delhi Police briefly detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on July 22 during a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence in support of the Cockroach Janata Party protest over exam paper leaks. Gandhi was later released. Thousands remained at Jantar
Centre CJP talks face fresh hurdles
ABP LiveArchived
The Centre renewed efforts to end the standoff with Cockroach Janta Party protesters on July 22, but key differences remain. Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Minister Jitendra Singh were expected to meet the CJP delegation after Lok Sabha adjourned. Government sources said theModi vows action on paper leaks
Daily ExcelsiorArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDA MPs on July 22 that strong action was taken against those involved in NEET paper leaks so no one plays with youth futures. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Modi noted 13 arrests and jail terms after leak reports surfaced. Modi
Delhi HC seeks reply on CJP force
The HinduArchived
Delhi High Court on July 22 sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police on pleas alleging excessive force during the Cockroach Janta Party march to Parliament on July 20. A bench headed by Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya issued notice on two PILs and gave authorities four weekMaharashtra bandh called on July 23
Mid-dayArchived
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar has called for a statewide bandh in Maharashtra on July 23, 2026, protesting the Centre's education policies and alleged police action against Cockroach Janta Party supporters during the Delhi agitation. Addressing reporters in Mumbai
Lucknow HC seeks report on lawyer assault
Times of IndiaArchived
A Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court asked the district judge and police commissioner for reports by Wednesday after Delhi advocates reported an assault at the district court. Abhipsa Mohanty, Komal Agrawal and Ashutosh Srivastava said advocate Saurabh Kumar Verma blocked
Government talks fail at Rahul Gandhi NEET sit-in
The HinduArchived
Union Minister Jitendra Singh met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on July 21 at his sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence over the NEET paper leak. Singh said Gandhi agreed to suspend the protest if Parliament would debate NEET issues, then added a demand for Education
Mamata and rebels hold parallel Martyrs Day rallies
NDTVArchived
For the first time since the TMC mutiny, two Martyrs Day events were held two kilometres apart in Kolkata on July 21. Mamata Banerjee led her faction's Shahid Diwas rally near Birla Planetarium while rebels held a parallel programme near the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Mayo Road. Th
Sena UBT moves SC challenging Speaker merger approval
The Times of IndiaArchived
Shiv Sena UBT on July 21 approached the Supreme Court challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's July 18 decision approving the merger of six UBT MPs with Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the matter before CJI Surya Kant seeking urgent hea
Modi outlined steps to prevent future paper leaks
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told NDA MPs on July 21 that the government took immediate action after the NEET paper leak and 13 people were arrested. Kiren Rijiju said Modi prioritised conducting the re-examination successfully and declaring results without delay. Modi appealed f
Rahul and Priyanka lead protest outside PM residence
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi marched to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lok Kalyan Marg residence on July 21 protesting alleged police brutality against students during the CJP march. They demanded resignations of PM Modi and Education Mini
Wangchuk enters day 24 of hunger strike over NEET
The Times of IndiaArchived
Scientist and activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the 24th consecutive day of his hunger strike on July 21 as CJP intensified protests demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said Wangchuk remained
Both Houses adjourned till 2 pm amid student uproar
The HinduArchived
Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned till 2 pm on July 21 minutes after Monsoon Session Day Two began amid uproar over the police crackdown on CJP protesters. Opposition MPs led by Rahul Gandhi met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla demanding discussion on brutality against students
Modi calls NEET leak national issue not partisan politics
The Times of IndiaArchived
Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on July 21 that PM Narendra Modi told NDA MPs the NEET paper leak should not be partisan politics as it is a national issue. Modi reiterated stringent punishment for those involved and said security and future of youth is the government's priority
Youth movement vows protests after Delhi clashes injure 180
ReutersArchived
India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party said on July 21 it would continue protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leaks. Nearly 180 people were injured on July 20 during clashes with Delhi Police during the Chalo Sansad march. Police
Students defy Delhi lockdown in CJP Parliament march
Al JazeeraArchived
Students defied a Delhi lockdown on July 20 to join the CJP march toward Parliament, chanting now or never as authorities shut metro stations and restricted internet in central districts. Protesters breached barricades despite prohibitory orders on Monsoon Session opening day. Th
Lok Sabha disrupted on Monsoon Session Day One
The HinduArchived
Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted repeatedly on Monsoon Session Day One on July 20 as opposition MPs raised slogans over NEET reforms and the Ram temple donation case. Law Minister Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court judges bill. A visible DMK-Congress split emerged on protes
Calcutta HC refuses TMC plea on frozen accounts
The HinduArchived
Calcutta High Court on July 20 refused the Trinamool Congress plea to operate Rs 440 crore in bank accounts frozen by the Enforcement Directorate. Justice Krishna Rao heard the party's challenge to ED action linked to alleged financial irregularities. The ruling keeps TMC funds l
Rahul Gandhi warns police power does not last
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 20 warned Delhi Police that power does not last forever after tear gas and lathicharge on CJP student protesters marching toward Parliament. He condemned the crackdown on the Chalo Sansad mobilisation as Monsoon Session opened. Gandhi linked t
Hema Malini urges dialogue not disruption at Parliament
India.comArchived
BJP MP and actor Hema Malini on July 20 commented on the CJP Chalo Sansad protest in Delhi, urging dialogue rather than disruption near Parliament. She questioned what stand protesters should take and said the government will take appropriate steps on NEET reform demands. Her rem
Police outnumbered as CJP reaches Parliament doorstep
The HinduArchived
Delhi Police were outnumbered and taken aback by the number of CJP protesters who reached Parliament's doorstep on July 20 despite nearly 3,000 personnel deployed with tear gas and barricades. BJP president JP Nadda later met CJP leaders urging dialogue as the Chalo Sansad marchNadda meets CJP leaders asks end sit-in
NDTVArchived
BJP president JP Nadda met CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on July 20 in a cordial meeting, asking them to end their Jantar Mantar sit-in protest. The government made no commitments on Education Minister Pradhan's resignation. CJP continues demanding accountability over
Delhi HC seeks Wangchuk medical reports
Live LawArchived
A Delhi High Court division bench on July 20 sought fresh medical reports on Sonam Wangchuk's condition, asking AIIMS Safdarjung doctors to assist. The appeal by Gitanjali Angmo challenges a single judge's refusal to shift Wangchuk to Medanta Hospital. The next hearing is schedul
Monsoon Session opens with chaos adjournments
NDTVArchived
Parliament's Monsoon Session Day 1 on July 20 was adjourned multiple times as opposition MPs raised slogans over NEET reforms, the Ram temple donation case and CJP's march toward the building. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment
Bill raises Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37
Daily PioneerArchived
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Bill 2026 on July 20, raising judge strength from 33 to 37 plus the Chief Justice for a total of 34 to 38. The legislation replaces a May ordinance and aims to reduce case backlogs as pending matte
Omar Abdullah leads Jammu Kashmir statehood protest
NDTVArchived
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his father Farooq Abdullah joined a Jantar Mantar protest on July 20 demanding restoration of statehood, the first serving CM to take to Delhi's streets. Police used tear gas as demonstrators marched. Article 370 was revoked in 2
DMK MLA arrested over defamatory remarks on CM
NDTVArchived
DMK MLA G R Markendiyan was arrested in Tuticorin on July 20 over defamatory and threatening remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. Police acted after a July 18 speech in which he allegedly warned about locking the Assembly. The arrest intensifies political friction bet
CJI says don't politicise Ram Temple theft case
NDTVArchived
Chief Justice Surya Kant on July 20 urged parties not to politicise the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case during Supreme Court proceedings. Eight people have been arrested and the court asked for SIT reconstitution. The next hearing is scheduled for July 27 as opposition lea
CJP founder Dipke ends hunger strike July 20
The Indian ExpressArchived
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his hunger strike on July 20 at Wangchuk's request conveyed through Gitanjali Angmo. Dipke joined supporters marching toward Parliament as the Monsoon Session opened. Wangchuk remains hospitalized at Safdarjung while his wife's appeal against a Me
