Jaipur, July 22 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government over the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, accusing it of jeopardising the future of students and demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing reporters in Dausa, Pilot alleged that the Centre’s handling of issues concerning students reflected an “authoritarian attit…
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Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Wednesday staged a protest rally in Guwahati demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET examination scandal, while also seeking a detailed discussion on the issue in Parliament. The protest march began from Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati and was led by Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Assembly, Wazed Ali Choudhury. Raising slogans against the Centre, Congress leaders a…
Kochi, July 22 (IANS) Actor Mohanlal’s daughter and actress Vismaya Mohanlal has come under a massive cyber attack after expressing support for the CJP-led student agitation in New Delhi against alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and questioning the brutal police crackdown on protesters.Thousands of students had marched from Jantar Mantar towards Parliament demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leaks when police stopped the procession…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently list a petition challenging the alleged police action against student protesters during the CJP-led ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in the national capital, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant asking the petitioner not to “waste” the top court’s time.A Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was hearing the oral mentioning of the matter when the petitioner’s counsel sought an urgent hearing, all…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) In a continuation of the ongoing deadlock, the Rajya Sabha was ultimately adjourned for the day on Tuesday following unrelenting uproar by opposition members protesting the police lathi charge on students demonstrating against the NEET examination paper leak. The Upper House is scheduled to reconvene at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.Chaos engulfed the proceedings from the very beginning. As soon as the House assembled, loud protests forced an immediate adjournment till noon.When…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Delhi Police have launched a multi-pronged investigation into the violence that erupted during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Chalo Sansad” protest on Monday. Police sources say that apart from identifying those involved in the clashes, investigators will also probe whether there was a larger conspiracy behind the unrest. More than 70 people have been detained in connection with the violence, while multiple FIRs are being registered based on complaints received from…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Delhi Police on Saturday said that doctors have assessed the health condition of innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and have opined that he is weak due to prolonged fasting and is showing signs of dehydration, while adding that his condition is continuously being monitored.Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on day 21 of his fast to receive the necessary medical care and treatment. Police personnel reached the protest site in the morning and shifted W…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been admitted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital after completing 21 days of his hunger strike, is weak due to prolonged fasting and dehydration but is currently stable and remains under continuous medical observation, medical officials said. Wangchuk was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his fast to receive the necessary medical care and treatment.In its first official statement on his condition, as rep…
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Innovator, educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, on Saturday said that no oral or IV treatment should be given to her husband without consent from her, his family, and long-term doctors, amid his admission after over 20 days of hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. “I am at Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi where Sonam Wangchuk has been admitted. Nothing should be administered to him orally or intravenous without take consent from me, his…
Garhwa, Jharkhand, July 17 (IANS) Gyanendra Garv, who is the son of Garhwa Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mayank Bhushan, has topped in Jharkhand in the NEET examination. He has secured an impressive 676 marks. The achievement has brought immense pride and joy to his family and the state. According to the family, Gyanendra completed his schooling at Delhi Public School (DPS), Ranchi (Shyamali). He consistently excelled in academics there. Gyanendra used to be among the top-performing students.G…