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TVK demands complete abolition of NEET
Tamil Nadu's ruling party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has demanded the complete abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Rather than merely attempting to make the examination free of irregularities, the party called for its total repeal to ensure full control over all aspects of medical education by the state governments.
Rahul, Priyanka released two hours after detention during Delhi protest
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were released nearly two hours after being detained by Delhi Police during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, as political tensions escalated over the nationwide outrage surrounding alleged exam paper leaks and corruption in India's education system.
Mamata holds first major rally after election defeat
Trinamool Congress leader and former Chief Minister of the state Mamata Banerjee held her first major political rally following her defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections. She addressed party workers and supporters at a rally organized at Dharmatala in Kolkata on the occasion of Martyrs' Day on Tuesday.
Modi directs creation of 'flawless' examination system
Amid ongoing protests over question paper leaks in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed reforms in the government recruitment examination system. He emphasized the need to build a "flawless" and reliable examination system to safeguard the future of the youth.
Police pick up Rahul-Priyanka-Akhilesh from protest
Top opposition leaders faced police intervention while protesting in front of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence. Police turned back Congress leaders and activists led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi as they marched toward the Prime Minister's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday (July 21).
Rahul, Priyanka lead protest outside PM Modi's residence
Amid rising tensions over exam-related irregularities and student protests in India, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi staged a protest in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence. The party sought to step up pressure on the central government through this program on Tuesday (July 21).
27 dead, 83 missing as passenger ferry capsizes in Guyana
At least 27 people have died and 83 remain missing after a passenger ferry capsized off the coast of South American nation Guyana. Rescue operations have been ongoing since the accident.
Modi orders strict action against question paper leak culprits
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the government stands by students in the controversial NIT-UG 2026 question paper leak case. He has also ordered the strictest possible action against those involved in the incident.
Cockroach Party-police clash in Delhi: 118 police injured, 70 arrested
Day-long chase and clashes erupted between the Facebook-based group Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and police in Delhi's Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas on Monday. At least 118 police personnel were injured after CJP supporters threw bricks and stones at them.
US warns citizens worldwide over Middle East tensions
The United States has advised its citizens around the world to remain vigilant amid concerns that ongoing tensions in the Middle East could escalate further and spark new conflicts. Al Jazeera reported the news.