A statewide bandh occurred in Bihar over the alleged NEET paper leak. Left-wing student groups organized protests and blocked roads in several districts. Authorities increased security measures and deployed additional police personnel across the state. Protesters demanded the resignation of the Union education minister for the alleged leak. The bandh followed earlier violent clashes and
Shabana Azmi has tested positive for H1N1 and swine flu, running a 102-degree fever, and will isolate for five days. Despite missing the protests, she remains in touch with on-ground updates and expressed solidarity via a post featuring her father Kaifi Azmi’s poem. She was earlier an active presence at the demonstrations before falling ill.
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ continues its strong theatrical run after a record opening. The film has garnered over Rs 65 crore net in India within three days. Worldwide gross collections for the movie have surpassed Rs 112 crore after two days. Day two saw a decline in collections after its massive opening day performance. Future
Activist Sonam Wangchuk released a video alleging obstruction at Safdarjung Hospital. He was transferred to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after court intervention. Hospital authorities stated the video was recorded before receiving the court’s written order. Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after receiving government assurances on his demands. His protest focused on examination reforms and protecting
The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Defence Ministry for procurement delays. Significant gaps existed between Army needs and new artillery system inductions. The Dhanush artillery gun, an upgraded Bofors, was inducted after a twenty-year gap. Structural flaws in defence acquisition and a lack of expertise were highlighted. The committee urged reforms to ensure timely
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has dismissed rumors regarding Rohit Sharma’s retirement. He stated there is no question of the Indian opener retiring at this stage. Sharma himself has expressed his desire to continue playing for India. He aims to secure a place in the 2027 ODI World Cup squad. Shukla also defended the current leadership
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of CJP, has publicly announced his fight against typhoid as he receives treatment. In his statement, he expressed sincere gratitude to the protesters who are uniting in peaceful assemblies nationwide. Dipke asserts that the ongoing demonstrations are crucial for pressing Dharmendra Pradhan to resign. Currently undergoing daily IV treatments, he attributes
