With crude oil on the rise, where should investors look next? Explains expert
The latest attack on a Saudi oil vessel in the Red Sea has added to supply concerns, while ongoing tensions between the US and Iran have further increased uncertainty.
Govt rules out Pradhan's resignation amid protests over NEET row: Sources
UPDATED: Jul 24, 2026 19:16 IST
Nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leaks and police violence have expanded across Indian cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jodhpur, and Bhopal. Demonstrators are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister, compensation for families of affected students, and the dismissal of legal cases against peaceful protesters. Discussions between student organization representatives and senior government officials reached a deadlock after the administration refused the education minister's resignation, claiming it evades responsibility.
In response to the agitation, the central government initiated administrative changes by replacing the Higher Education Secretary and approving public examination law amendments with penalties up to ten crore rupees alongside fast-track courts. An India Today investigation confirmed pellet gun usage during a July 20 Delhi protest, referencing medical records from Safdarjung Hospital. Elsewhere, central Delhi experienced metro closures and internet disruptions, an activist concluded a 26-day hunger strike after assurances of parliamentary discussions on exam reforms, and heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across Gujarat, submerging areas and displacing over 22,000 residents.
Read More
LATEST VIDEOS
Made three demands, ministers responded positively to two: CJP after meet with govt
During a second round of talks following ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar over the NEET examination controversy, representatives of the organizing political party held discussions with central ministers. The delegation presented three primary demands: the removal or resignation of the Union Education Minister, financial compensation of one crore rupees for families of candidates who died by suicide due to system failures, and the complete withdrawal of eleven registered police FIRs along with a sovereign guarantee against any future action against peaceful protesters or organizers. While the government expressed a positive stance and in-principle agreement regarding the financial compensation, withdrawal of legal cases, and assurances against improper detention of youth by the police, it requested a twenty-four hour period to deliberate on the demand for the Union Education Minister's removal. The party leadership stated that demonstrations across the country will intensify further and lead to a national call for agitation if the demand for resignation is not met within the stipulated timeline.
Govt sought time to decide on Pradhan's resignation: CJP after meet with ministers
A meeting between Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, and Cockroach Janata Party's Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, concluded at the Constitution Club after lasting over an hour. The discussions centred on demands for the Education Minister's resignation following ongoing unrest regarding education system reforms.
Pellet gun evidence emerges as NEET protests escalate, Parliament remains stalled
The nationwide agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak continues to intensify, with protests spreading from Delhi to Mumbai as students and young demonstrators clash with police, block detention vehicles, and demand accountability over repeated examination leaks.