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IISER Pune students begin indefinite sit-in, seek action on mental health and academic pressure
August 28, 2026 10:35 am
The students said the sit-in would continue indefinitely until the institute reaches a satisfactory resolution on their demands.
Students ‘lured with biscuits’ to protest: UP cops file FIR in Kannauj
August 25, 2026 6:12 am
In another case, an activist was booked for posting a video of a ‘dilapidated’ school campus in Deoria. CM Yogi Adityanath had issued a directive to file FIRs over ‘misleading’ videos of schools and colleges.
Fadnavis alleges bias in Rahul Gandhi’s Pune student event; Congress hits back
August 20, 2026 11:45 pm
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis alleged that only students from colleges run by Congress leaders were invited for Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune.
Stopped from leaving hospital for Independence Day event, says Jharkhand protest leader Mahato
August 15, 2026 4:58 pm
The hospital administration said Mahato, who has been on hunger strike for two weeks now, was stopped owing to his medical condition
From Quit India and Bhagat Singh to NEET protests: India's students are the vanguard of democracy
August 20, 2026 12:58 am
Students must reach beyond their campuses, build solidarity with workers and farmers, stand with Dalits, Tribals, women facing discrimination, defend public institutions and become an active force for constitutional democracy
The other Jharkhand story: They fought odds, cleared prelims, but exam got cancelled
August 14, 2026 1:30 pm
Over 2,000 who cleared JPSC Combined Civil Services prelims have to start over.
The Daily Catch-Up: Tata Sons succession, Kurla landslide, NEET leak and more
August 12, 2026 9:08 pm
N Chandrasekaran’s decision not to seek another term at Tata Sons puts succession in focus; a Kurla landslide kills two in Mumbai, while the NEET paper-leak probe uncovers fresh details. Also: Trump’s secret aircraft switch, Parliament, Dharavi rehabilitation and the Indus script.
Can’t Rahul Gandhi see students' pain?: Minister slams Congress 'silence' on Jharkhand protests
August 11, 2026 10:41 pm
Vaghani also accused the Congress of repeatedly and deliberately running away from discussions in parliament and that Gandhi is spreading anarchy and falsehood in the country.
‘Don't want to hijack protest’: Abhijeet Dipke says won’t go to Jharkhand
August 12, 2026 9:33 am
The CJP founder said Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahato should continue leading the campaign against alleged irregularities in the recruitment exams.
The Daily Catch-Up: Jharkhand protests, JPSC row, Delhi property fraud and more
August 10, 2026 8:02 pm
Jharkhand protests put Hemant Soren’s government under pressure as a JPSC exam row fuels student anger; a Rs 200-crore Delhi property fraud, rural jobs data, India-Bangladesh ties and more in today’s evening briefing.
STUDENT PROTESTS PHOTOS
In Photos: Patna student protest over paper leaks turns violent, cops use water cannons
August 25, 2026 2:54 pm
Hundreds of students and unemployed young people began the march from the city’s Gandhi Maidan at 10 am
Police use water cannons, tear gas as protesters attempt to reach state Assembly
August 10, 2026 3:47 pm
Several protesters claimed they were injured in the police action, which took place when they reached the final barricade
In Photos: Police stop students' march in Patna over NEET protest crackdown
August 04, 2026 7:30 pm
The protesters demanded the release of all students arrested during last month's statewide agitation and withdrawal of criminal cases lodged against them
In Photos: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters day 18 amid health concerns
July 15, 2026 4:24 pm
According to the medical bulletin issued by the CJP, Wangchuk remains "very weak" and is under 24-hour medical vigilance. His weight has fallen to 57.15 kg, a drop of 400 grams in the last 24 hours
Indonesian students rally in Jakarta over rising living costs, demands policy changes
June 12, 2026 6:53 pm
Protesters voiced their frustration over living costs, which have risen as a result of higher fuel costs since the US launched its war against Iran
CJP joins student protest at Eco Garden in lucknow over irregularities in exams
June 12, 2026 5:48 pm
The crowd included candidates preparing for teaching, medical, revenue, administrative and other government recruitment examinations, many of whom had travelled long distances seeing messages on social media
Bangladesh shuts universities as protests over job quota turn violent
July 18, 2024 6:34 pm
Bangladesh grapples with widespread protests and violence over the government's quota system for jobs, leading to the indefinite shutdown of all universities and at least six deaths.
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