'Many friends yet to return': Patna students restart protest over NEET stir crackdown

The demonstrators demanded immediate release of all students still in jail and the withdrawal of criminal cases registered against those arrested during the statewide agitation. "We want a verified list of those who have been released from jail and those who are still behind bars after being arrested during the protests," one of the protesters said. A student activist from Siwan also alleged excessive use of force during earlier protests.

Needs 'decoding': RSS leader Atul Limaye links CJP protest to 'subversion of democracy', Dipke hits back

158 exam irregularity cases await trial; CBI seeks fast-track disposal under new anti-paper leak law

Over 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some dating back two decades. The CBI will ask high courts to move these pending matters to new fast-track courts. Dedicated prosecutors and resources will be provided to expedite the conclusion of these trials. The new anti-paper leak law mandates day-to-day hearings and trials within three months. This initiative follows recent student protests and calls for examination system reforms.

'He will not be taken back': Mayawati expels former MP Ashok Siddharth from BSP again

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati expelled former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth from the party. Siddarth faced expulsion for indiscipline and violating party directives in several states. The party chief also announced the expulsion of coordinator Randhir Singh Beniwal for similar reasons. Mayawati clarified that senior Uttar Pradesh office-bearers would not hold state roles. Ramji Gautam will continue as Punjab in-charge until upcoming assembly and Lok Sabha polls.

'Whenever we seek statehood': Farooq Abdullah questions 'timing' of Kulgam terror attack

Two migrant labourers were killed in a terrorist attack in Kulgam district. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah questioned the timing of this incident. He noted such attacks occur when his party demands statehood restoration. People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti called the killings a security lapse. She requested a high-level investigation and compensation for the victims.

India, Bhutan sign Rs 4,000-crore credit pact, review development projects

India and Bhutan reviewed development projects and signed a Rs 4,000-crore credit line. They also expanded cooperation in the health sector and approved new projects. India provided financial and technical assistance for various initiatives. Electric vehicles were handed over as part of green mobility support. The two nations also inaugurated new parks developed under Indian funding.

Watch: Saffron-clad Pappu Yadav, opposition stage Ram Temple donation theft skit in Parliament

Opposition MPs staged a symbolic protest in Parliament over alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. They also demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation regarding NEET-UG student protests. Independent MP Pappu Yadav enacted a priest pocketing donations in a street play performance. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders participated in the demonstration.