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‘Echo Oppn’s sentiments to Amit Shah’: Rajya Sabha chairman to Rijiju amid ruckus over student protest crackdown

‘Echo Oppn’s sentiments to Amit Shah’: Rajya Sabha chairman to Rijiju amid ruckus over student protest crackdown

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Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday asked Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to “echo the sentiments of the Opposition” to Union home minister Amit Shah, a rare observation that came amid mounting disruptions demanding Shah’s presence over violence at sprawling student protests in Delhi last month. Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan told Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to to “echo the sentiments of the Opposition”. (ANI/PTI) Over the past two weeks, the ongoing monsoon session has been largely washed out because the Opposition demanded a statement from Shah in the House over allegations of police excesses and the use of pellet guns at the July 20 protest demanding the resignation of then education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ALSO READ | Govt-opposition stand-off continues as Rahul sticks to demand for Shah’s statement Kharge demands Shah’s statement When the Rajya Sabha reassembled at 12pm on Thursday, Congress chief and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said, “We are asking the home minister and the Prime Minister to come to the House. …

Purandeswari condemns attack on PG medical student in Rajamahendravaram

Purandeswari condemns attack on PG medical student in Rajamahendravaram

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Rajamahendravaram MP Daggubati Purandeswari has condemned the brutal act of two youths, who allegedly rammed their car into a two-wheeler and grievously injured a PG medical student, Priyanka, who was pillion-riding, on August 3. According to the police, the accused, N. Daswanth and Andrew Joseph, rammed their car into the two-wheeler, while its rider and Dr. Priyanka were returning from a cinema hall, on A.V. Appa Rao Road under Prakash Nagar police station limits. Dr. Priyanka suffered critical head injury, and was rushed to a private hospital, where her condition was stated to be critical. A native of Hyderabad, the victim was studying in a medical college in Rajamahendravaram. In a release on Thursday, Ms. Purandeswari expressed concern over the attack, and assured to take stern action against the accused. Published – August 07, 2026 05:18 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source …

NHRC sends notice to MP govt over assault on Dalit student by teacher

NHRC sends notice to MP govt over assault on Dalit student by teacher

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New Delhi, The NHRC on Thursday said it has sent notices to Madhya Pradesh government and police authorities over reports that a class 4 student was allegedly assaulted and subjected to “casteist slurs” by a teacher at a government-run primary school in a village in Shivpuri district. NHRC sends notice to MP govt over assault on Dalit student by teacher The National Human Rights Commission observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights. The rights panel said it has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report about the incident that took place in Ukawal village on July 28. Reportedly, the teacher was enraged seeing the boy from a Dalit community drinking water from his bottle, therefore, it has issued notices to the state chief secretary and Shivpuri’s superintendent of police, seeking a detailed report within two weeks, it said. The report is expected to include the status of the statutory relief to the victim, it added. According to the media report carried on August …

Sonam Wangchuk appeals to Jharkhand student on hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk appeals to Jharkhand student on hunger strike

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Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday spoke to Devendra Nath Mahto, a student on hunger strike against the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand, and urged him to at least drink water. Heeding his request, Mahato had water on the fourth day of his fast, even as five people under the JPSC, JSSC Reforms Manch banner began an indefinite hunger strike. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Imran Khan Backs Jharkhand Student Protests With Sarcastic Post

Imran Khan Backs Jharkhand Student Protests With Sarcastic Post

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Bollywood actor Imran Khan has voiced support for the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand. He shared a sarcastic post on social media that read, “Students protesting in Jharkhand. Let’s all ignore them, what could possibly go wrong.” The remark comes just days after he joined a student protest in Mumbai. Imran made his acting debut as a lead in 2008 with Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, directed by Abbas Tyrewala. Before that, audiences had seen him as a child actor in films starring his uncle, Aamir Khan, including Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak and Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander. In an interview with Filmfare last year, Imran reflected on his early years in the industry. He said he would tell his younger self to be less fearful and more open to adventure and experimentation. According to the actor, early success often brings advisers with strong opinions about what is right or wrong, leading young actors to believe those voices always know best. He added that true creativity flourishes in freedom rather than in trying to meet others’ expectations. …

CJP to remain pressure group, back Jharkhand student protests: Abhijeet Dipke

CJP to remain pressure group, back Jharkhand student protests: Abhijeet Dipke

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Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the organisation will travel to Jharkhand to support students protesting against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination and other recruitment tests. Speaking to reporters ahead of the CJP’s core committee meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke said the organisation would stand with the protesting students and support their demands for an independent inquiry into the alleged examination irregularities. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Neha Bhasin slams Bhumi Pednekar for her ‘scripted’ remarks on student protests

Neha Bhasin slams Bhumi Pednekar for her ‘scripted’ remarks on student protests

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Bhumi Pednekkar has been receiving severe backlash on the internet after her recent remarks. The actress shared a post on social media calling out the foul language used by the protesters during the students’ protests across the country against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, the internet quickly pointed out that she chose to stay silent when the students were being beaten up, lathi-charged, and pelted with guns during the Sansad March on July 20. Neha Bhasin slams Bhumi Pednekkar Now singer Neha Bhasin has publicly called out Bhumi in her latest Instagram post. Neha penned a long note and wrote, “I would have really respected our dear PM more if there was calling out of police for openly, inappropriately touching women during the protests, as he is offended by the use of gaalis. He himself said these are kids. But the police is appointed to protect and abide by the law. So why is there no accountability there?” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights …

Supreme Court opens door for withdrawal of FIRs against student protestors

Supreme Court opens door for withdrawal of FIRs against student protestors

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The Supreme Court on Monday said it was willing to facilitate the withdrawal of criminal cases against student protesters, clarifying that its previous order did not stand in the way of governments closing or withdrawing FIRs against eligible students and that only those with “grave and heinous” criminal antecedents would fall outside the protective umbrella granted last week. The court’s clarification was welcomed by the Cockroach Janta Party (source:PTI) The court’s clarification was welcomed by the Cockroach Janta Party, and its spokesperson Saurav Das said: “Another major victory was achieved for the youth. The Supreme Court clarified that the states that wish to withdraw the FIRs will have the liberty to do so, and the Supreme Court’s [earlier] order will not interfere with that.” The court’s comment came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre and the Delhi police, reiterated the Centre’s commitment to withdrawing cases against eligible protesters, saying the issue was now one of legal procedure rather than intent. Also Read | Can students be punished for protesting? Here’s what the Constitution …

Bihar: STF constable arrested in Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case

Bihar: STF constable arrested in Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case

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A Special Task Force (STF) personnel was arrested here on Friday morning in connection with the encounter of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari, a student and social activist in Bhojpur district last month. The jawan has been identified as Akshay Kumar. Police had maintained that Tiwari opened fire when they attempted to arrest him on June 17 and that they retaliated in self-defence. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NSUI workers go on hunger strike atop water tank in Jaipur for student union elections

NSUI workers go on hunger strike atop water tank in Jaipur for student union elections

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Three NSUI workers, Vijay Pal Kudi, Viyona Jat and Koshin Khan, climb on top of a water tank near Gandhi Nagar station to stage a protest over the non-restoration of students’ union elections and the police lathi-charge on demonstrators at Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Thursday, July 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Three National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) leaders protesting atop an overhead water tank in Jaipur for the restoration of student union elections on Friday (July 31, 2026) announced an indefinite hunger strike, saying they would survive only on water until the government gives a concrete assurance on their demand. The protesters — Vijaypal Kudi, Viyona Jat and Koshen Khan — climbed the water tank near the Tonk Phatak bridge near Gandhi Nagar Railway Station at around 8 a.m. on Thursday (July 30) and have been up there since. Vijaypal Kudi told PTI that they have around five litres of water with them. “We have no food now. We had brought some food and a rope with us so that, if required, …