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In an interview with India Today's Rajdeep Sardesai, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-convener Ashutosh Ranka discussed the decision to call off their planned September 5 protest march following Supreme Court proceedings. Ranka noted that all FIRs against protesting students across the country stand quashed under Article 142 and that the central government has committed to a 90-day deadline regarding compensation. Addressing the demand for financial relief, Ranka emphasized, "One crore is the least any government can do," referencing the loss suffered by families affected by the NEET paper leak. He reiterated that the CJP's core demands included ministerial accountability, financial compensation, and the withdrawal of FIRs against peaceful student protesters. Ranka stated that the group would continue campaigning for student rights, with its immediate focus directed towards accountability and infrastructure inspections in government schools across the country.

A power snag disrupted the conduct of the NEET PG examination at the Sitapura Center in Jaipur, causing significant delays to the computer-based test. The exam, originally scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, was delayed continuously by ten to fifteen minutes multiple times. Frustrated by the technical fault and the lack of a satisfactory response from the National Testing Agency, candidates staged protests outside the examination facility. Following the disruption, officials postponed the test at the centre and rescheduled it for September 5. Aspirants expressed anger over having to bear the brunt of the technical failure and reappear for the examination on the new date.

The National Testing Agency has suspended the empanelment of EduQuity Career Technologies Private Limited and issued a show-cause notice following an examination lapse during the All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test in Jaipur. A power failure at the Jaipur examination center disrupted the test, affecting 49 out of the 192 candidates who appeared at the center and leaving them unable to complete the exam. In response to the disruption, the National Testing Agency has announced a re-examination scheduled for September 1 for all affected candidates.

A power failure during the National Testing Agency's AIAPGET exam at a Jaipur center disrupted the test for several candidates, giving rise to another examination controversy. Out of 192 candidates who appeared at the Jaipur venue, 49 candidates failed to complete their paper due to the sudden power cut. The disruption led to mounting tension among affected candidates at the center. In response to the lapse, the National Testing Agency announced that a re-examination will be conducted for the 49 affected candidates on September 1.

The CBI chargesheet reveals how three NTA experts allegedly accessed, memorised and leaked the final NEET-UG 2026 question paper.

A special news report on India First, anchored by Gaurav Sawant, examines major political developments across South Asia.

In Lok Sabha, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mounted a fierce attack on the government during a debate on the anti-paper leak bill, raising the plight of injured student protesters and alleging harsh police action involving tear gas, water cannons, and pellet guns. She questioned the government's accountability over repeated examination paper leaks affecting millions of students nationwide and criticized systemic failures within the education infrastructure. Gandhi further sparked severe uproar and opposition from treasury benches by making serious allegations against newly appointed Education Minister Prahlad Joshi regarding past controversial comments. Outside Parliament, Rahul Gandhi amplified the assault, accusing the Prime Minister of choosing a minister who defends rapists. Countering the allegations, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya defended the government's measures, emphasizing that high-powered committees, CBI probes, computer-based exam transitions, and stringent legislation are key steps toward permanently resolving examination malpractices.

In this episode of To The Point, a special report panel examines the aftermath of nationwide student protests concerning National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leaks and examination malpractices. Following continuous demonstrations, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was removed, and 47 National Testing Agency (NTA) officials were terminated. The Union government introduced the Public Examination Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha to curb paper leaks, established fast-track courts, and formed a high-level review committee. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government demanding the complete withdrawal of First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against student protesters, threatening to resume nationwide agitation. Representatives from CJP, NSUI, ABVP, and Left student organizations discussed allegations of police brutality, including the usage of pellet guns in Delhi, a police officer firing an AK-47 in Siwan, Bihar, and ongoing student detentions. Additionally, the Supreme Court observed that peaceful protests cannot be brutalized and agitation does not justify lathi charges.

In this episode of The Democratic Newsroom, anchor Preeti Choudhry along with senior journalists Rajdeep Sardesai, Gaurav Sawant, Maria Shakil, Puja Shali, and Akshita analyse the political fallout following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

It was a big victory for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) whose supporters and those who had been protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for more than a month over the NEET paper leak after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down on Saturday.

The government has initiated a major overhaul of the examination system following weeks of nationwide student protests over paper leaks.

Allegations that pellet guns were used against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters during demonstrations over alleged exam paper leaks have intensified the political row, with medical records reportedly confirming pellet injuries and legal experts seeking an inquiry into police crowd-control measures.

The government has initiated a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following recurring paper leaks in national entrance examinations.

The government has initiated plans for a full restructuring of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following widespread paper leak controversies and administrative issues in national competitive examinations.

In an India Today Democratic Newsroom broadcast hosted by Akshita Gopal, young journalists, anchors, and producers join a Gen Z roundtable alongside senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai to analyse student protests in Delhi.

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.

The big focus of this episode of 5 Live is on India's first consumer court order on E20, which went in Chhattisgarh vehicle owner's favour.

The Delhi High Court has upheld the central government's temporary ban on the messaging application Telegram until June 22 to prevent misinformation and paper leaks ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21.

With the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for June 21, the Centre on Monday conducted a high-level review of preparedness across states and Union Territories.

Ahead of the June 21 NEET re-examination, candidates faced technical glitches on the National Testing Agency website while downloading admit cards.