Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday voiced support for student protests over the alleged NEET question paper leak controversy, stating that the issue transcends politics and concerns the future of the country’s youth. Addressing reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said India is at a critical juncture, and students are facing uncertainty amid repeated allegations of examination paper leaks. He remarked that the Prime Minister had spoken on the issue but…
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New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of setting up fast-track courts to ensure speedy justice in the NEET paper leak case and said this step will prove to be a milestone in securing and safeguarding the future of students.Home Minister said that the welfare and bright future of the country’s youth are both the top priority and a firm resolve of the government.“The Prime Minister’s decision to establish fast-t…
Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that there would be no shortage of funds for flood relief and rehabilitation, saying the Centre bears almost the entire financial burden of disaster management and that additional assistance would be sought whenever required. Addressing reporters at Sonari in Charaideo district, Chief Minister Sarma said the state government would ensure all possible support to families affected by the devastating floods, man…
Guwahati, July 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the flood-ravaged Sonari subdivision in Charaideo district to review the ground situation as severe flooding continued to disrupt normal life across several parts of Upper Assam. During the visit, the Chief Minister toured inundated villages, met families sheltered in relief camps and held discussions with district officials on the progress of rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations. He also reviewed the …
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Turning up the heat on the Centre over NEET paper leaks, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that India’s education system was “in tatters” and the students from lower and middle-class families were losing out because of the ‘broken’ system. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, Rahul claimed that India’s education system has been “rigged” under the current dispensation.“At least 152 paper leaks have happened…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the police crackdown on students protesting repeated paper leaks in competitive exams, declaring that the country’s youth deserved respect and attention rather than batons and tear gas. Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, Priyanka highlighted the struggles faced by millions of young Indians. She said aspirants pour years of their lives into rigorous preparation, often with families taking heavy loans f…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Tuesday lashed out at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over alleged flip-flops pertaining to the protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence, stating that he first agreed to end the Congress stir after the government’s assurance but then went back on his words – a trait unbecoming of his stature. The scathing criticism by the MoS in PMO comes minutes after an unprecedented outreach by the government as he met the C…
Mumbai, July 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Central Government over the forcible hospitalisation of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and the violent lathi-charge on protesting students. Taking to X, Thackeray condemned the government’s heavy-handed response, remarking, “This government itself has become mentally ill and needs to be admitted to a hospital.”Expressing displeasure over the action against peaceful demo…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon amid heavy sloganeering by the Opposition on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.Speaker Om Birla assumed the proceedings of the House by paying homage to the former MPs who passed away. Soon after that, the Opposition benches started sloganeering, creating chaos in the House. Speaker Birla reiterated that peace be maintained and said, “The Parliament is the highest forum of democracy and time will be allotted to…
London, July 17 (IANS) Britain’s Labour Party announced Friday that Andy Burnham has been confirmed as its leader.Burnham, former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be appointed prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer formally steps down, in accordance with established procedure.Speaking at the Trades Union Congress headquarters in central London, British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who also chairs Labour’s National Executive Committee, said Burnham had received nominations from…