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CJP says Narendra Modi's paper leak response fails to address accountability. Photo: AI generated

CJP slams Modi for avoiding repeated question paper leak issue on X post

Opposition group renews call for education minister's resignation after Modi's announcement.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Reuters

Fast-track courts to ensure strict punishment in exam leak cases: Modi

Narendra Modi said that fast-track courts are being set up to probe NEET paper leaks. Photo: Hindustan Times

CJP responds to PM Modi's message, reiterates this key demand

Police use teargas to control the crowd during the ongoing protest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), two days after thousands of protesters marched towards parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

Fresh violence at Delhi youth protest demanding minister's resignation

A protestor carries a poster with a message in Hindi which translates as 'Save Our Constitution' as he participates in a protest movement led by Cockroach Janta Party, in New Delhi, India, on 22 July 2026. Photo:AP

India's 'Cockroaches' movement emerges as major youth-led challenge to Modi government

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) hold placards, two days after thousands of protesters marched towards parliament demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, July 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Indian exam protest forces parliament suspension, adding pressure on PM Modi

A trader counts Pakistani rupee notes at a currency exchange booth in Peshawar, Pakistan, 29 July 2025. REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz

Pakistan seeks $10b fund from US after mediating Iran talks, source says

A police officer throws a tear gas canister towards protesters. Photo: Reuters

Thousands protest in India after clashes, despite Modi assuring action on exams

Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian education reformer, who has been on hunger strike, rests on stage before being taken to the hospital by the authorities during a sit-in protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, 18 July. Photo: Reuters

India court allows activist Wangchuk to be moved to private hospital, legal website says

Rahul Gandhi talks with Jitendra Singh, Minister of State, PMO, during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding accountability for police action against students, in New Delhi, India, July 21, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

Indian govt ready to discuss NEET issue in parliament

The destroyed civilian cargo ship Golden Leo on the Black Sea, following an alleged Russian missile strike on 19 July 2026. Photo: AFP

India summons Russian envoy after missile strike kills 4 Indians on cargo ship

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is detained by police during a sit-in protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, demanding accountability for police action against students, in New Delhi, India, July 21, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained during NEET protest outside Modi's home

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File photo: Hindustan Times

NEET protest continues as Modi calls for severe punishment over paper leak