After talks with the Centre, Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the government sought time until tomorrow afternoon to decide on their demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He also claimed the Centre gave in principle approval to compensation for victims' families and withdrawal of cases against students.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused to hear a petition on police action during student protests. Clarifying that no writ petition had been filed, the CJI said only a representation was submitted and termed the reports irresponsible, false, and a reckless misrepresentation of facts.

Ahead of today's Supreme Court hearing on the NEET UG paper leak case, petitioners filed an additional plea seeking a detailed Standard Operating Procedure for the proposed Computer Based Test format. They argued that merely shifting from pen and paper to CBT would not be enough to prevent future irregularities.

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26 day hunger strike after meeting Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh at a Gurugram hospital. He said the decision followed prolonged negotiations and concerns over possible violence, adding that he would soon reveal the agreed conditions.

The Union Home Secretary has ordered a temporary suspension of mobile internet services within a 1.5 kilometre radius of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The restriction, imposed over public safety concerns, will remain in force from 4 pm until midnight on July 23, 2026.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land at Bhogapuram Airport on August 1 to inaugurate the newly built facility and launch the ASIP Semiconductor project. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, along with Union and state ministers, will attend the event. Authorities are improving road connectivity ahead of the visit.

Producer Ganesh Bandla, along with his family, met Superstar Mahesh Babu and Namrata Ghattamaneni to personally invite them to his daughter Janani's wedding. The wedding is scheduled to take place on August 16 in Hyderabad. The meeting was warm and cordial, with the family extending the invitation to the star couple for the special occasion.

Doctors have come out in support of the ongoing student protests in Delhi by setting up medical camps near the protest site. Carrying first aid kits, medicines, and emergency equipment, volunteer doctors are treating injured protesters and providing medical assistance on the spot. They also condemned the reported use of force on students and doctors, saying they will continue to stand with the protesters.

Malayalam superstar Mammootty voiced support for the ongoing student protests, saying the youth are the nation's greatest treasure and their voices must be heard. Amid growing demands for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the veteran actor urged authorities to protect and empower young people by listening to their concerns.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the ongoing NEET protest would not remain limited to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan if no action is taken. Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he claimed the agitation could eventually expand to include calls for the Prime Minister's resignation.

A Mumbai police officer has been suspended after a viral video allegedly showed him threatening detained student protesters with fabricated drug cases if they returned to demonstrations. Mumbai Police ordered an inquiry into the incident, saying such conduct is unacceptable and promising strict action based on the investigation's findings. VIDEO

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan personally spoke to the family of Gabbar Singh actor Ramesh, who is undergoing treatment after suffering a brain stroke. He assured them of complete support and directed officials to ensure timely medical assistance and continuously monitor his health.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of a Rs 679.71 crore project to widen the Mudigubba to Kadiri stretch of NH 42 into a four lane highway. The upgrade will improve connectivity to the BKV Expressway, Tirupati, and Chennai while boosting logistics, trade, and regional economic growth.

The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL tomorrow seeking an NIA investigation into alleged foreign funding behind the Cockroach Janata Party led NEET protests. The plea also seeks transfer of all related FIRs to the NIA, citing national security concerns.

Alia Bhatt has voiced support for students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak and education reforms. In an emotional Instagram post, she said students represent the dreams and sacrifices of countless families and asked whether the country is truly listening to their voices. Her message adds to growing celebrity support for the movement.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised young lawyers not to mistake social media popularity for professional credibility. He stressed that careers are built through hard work, ethics and courtroom performance. The CJI also cautioned against overreliance on AI, saying it should assist lawyers, not replace human judgment.

Producer Bandla Ganesh suffered a setback after the Supreme Court declined to interfere in the Union Bank property auction case. Challenging the High Court's verdict, Ganesh sought relief over mortgaged family properties auctioned during loan recovery proceedings. The apex court refused to grant any immediate intervention. BACKGROUND