The vice chancellors highlighted Prof. V Kamakoti’s academic and research contributions, noting that he heads one of India’s leading scientific and technological institutions. The academics also highlighted his role in guiding the development of India’s first industry-grade microprocessor.

215 academics pen open letter, slam Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘cow urine expert’ remark on IIT Madras director V Kamakoti

The NEET paper leak protests intensified in New Delhi after fresh clashes erupted between protesters and police near Jantar Mantar. The CJP-led agitation has vowed to continue until the Education Minister resigns. Several police personnel were reportedly injured as protesters clashed with security forces. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has also outlined key demands, including justice for students, compensation for affected families, and accountability over the exam paper leak issue. Parliament remains deadlocked over the timing and format of the debate on the NEET controversy.

CJP escalates agitation after fresh Delhi clashes | students demand education minister's resignation

The detention of Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition MPs has revived questions over parliamentary privilege. Does the Indian Constitution allow police to detain MPs without prior permission from the Speaker? WION Decodes.

Was Rahul Gandhi's detention during Parliament monsoon session illegal? What the law actually says | WION Decodes

The NEET protest has intensified in New Delhi as opposition leaders joined students demanding education reforms and accountability over alleged exam paper leaks. MPs arrived in Parliament wearing black in protest while thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and sweeping changes to India's entrance examination system. Heavy security remains deployed as political tensions continue to rise.

NEET Protest Intensifies: Opposition MPs wear black, students demand education reforms

The NEET examination controversy has triggered fresh political confrontation in New Delhi as Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, and other opposition leaders staged protests demanding education reforms and accountability over alleged exam paper leaks. Several leaders were briefly detained after demonstrating outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended the government's position, stating that the Centre is committed to discussing the NEET issue in Parliament while accusing the opposition of politicizing students' concerns. Here's everything you need to know about the latest developments in the nationwide education reform protests.

NEET row escalates: Opposition protests outside PM Modi’s residence, Centre responds | CJP Protest

Protests demanding education reforms intensified in New Delhi as opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav, were briefly detained after marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The demonstrations centered on the NEET controversy, alleged exam paper leaks, and demands for accountability. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the opposition of politicizing student concerns, saying the government remains committed to addressing education issues in Parliament.

NEET Protest: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained amid massive NEET protest in New Delhi 

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others were released after being detained during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence, while Delhi Police released 70 protesters detained during the CJP march.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka released after detention outside PM's residence, vow to fight on

A caller impersonating Priyanka Gandhi's personal secretary contacted several Kerala politicians, offering cabinet berths in exchange for money. Police are investigating the cyber fraud 



Ministerial berths for money: Kerala Police probe cyber fraud impersonating Priyanka Gandhi's private secretary

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticises Home Minister Amit Shah in Lok Sabha, calling the delimitation plan under the Women’s Reservation Bill a “political move” that could reshape electoral balance.

Priyanka Gandhi targets Amit Shah, says 'Chanakya would be shocked' over delimitation strategy

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had criticised Mallikarjun Kharge after the Congress President demanded clarification from the central government and the foreign minister on the police raid at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s Delhi residence.

‘Utterly shameful and unacceptable’: Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Himanta Biswa Sarma over remarks on Kharge

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took a swipe at Narendra Modi ahead of his Israel visit, asking if he would mention Gaza while addressing the Knesset.

Hope he mentions the 'genocide' in Gaza: Priyanka Gandhi takes a jab at Modi

The tea party offered the leaders a moment to unwind after nearly three weeks of sharp political allegations and counters. The party hosted by Speaker Om Birla went on for 20 minutes and saw several lighter moments between the ruling and opposition MPs.

Priyanka Gandhi’s anecdote at speaker’s tea party made PM, Rajnath Singh smile

The controversy over the renaming of the flagship MNREGA  to "G Ram G" is "unfortunate", said senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. The Congress and a few other Opposition parties, including Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, have taken a hard line against the renaming, setting the stage for more confrontations with the government in the ongoing winter session of parliament. 

Indian Govt- Opposition Clash Over MNREGA: Priyanka Gandhi Calls Out Obsession With 'Changing Names'

'Listen to Priyanka Gandhi's...': Rahul Gandhi's reply on Vande Mataram debate as PM Modi targets Congress in parliament

India News: As vote counting progresses in the Delhi Assembly elections, early trends indicate another setback for Congress in the capital, as per Election Commission data.

Delhi Election Result 2025: Congress gives another poor performance; Priyanka Gandhi reacts

Entertainment | Bollywood | India News: Emergency is based on the 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when former PM Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country.

Here's how Priyanka Gandhi reacted to Kangana Ranaut's invitation to watch Emergency

India news: BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri's remarks about Priyanka Gandhi during the build-up of Delhi elections have ignited significant backlash.

Delhi Election 2025: BJP leader’s 'cheek' comment on Priyanka Gandhi sparks criticism, Congress fires back

India News: Rahul Gandhi accused the Centre of its decision to conduct the cremation of the former prime minister at Nigambodh Ghat instead of a designated memorial site. 

'Centre insulted Manmohan Singh', Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over funeral site

The bag is in clear reference to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 that claimed the lives of 2730 people from the Sikh community while Congress was in power. A tragic stain on India's history



Priyanka Gandhi bag controversy: BJP mocks Congress MP, 'gifts' her bag featuring '1984' in red dripping ink

Just days after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi created controversy for carrying bags depicting Palestine and Bangladesh in Parliament, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi on Friday (Dec 20) 'gifted' the Wayanad MP a bag with '1984' written on it.

These Bills, which were approved by the Cabinet last week, seek to pave the way for holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies across India



Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari in Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation One Election' bill

In a swipe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said throwing youths into the war zone in Israel for "employment" is not an achievement but a matter of shame.

Priyanka Gandhi hits back at Yogi Adityanath, says sending youth to Israel for 'employment' matter of shame

Hitting back at Adityanath, Priyanka Gandhi said those who sent Uttar Pradesh's youths to war-torn Israel instead of providing them employment are calling it their achievement



Priyanka’s bag politics has also inspired other opposition MPs to sport slogan-embedded accessories and stage protests in unison. Earlier, on Monday, Priyanka raised the issues of minorities in Bangladesh in the lower house of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha.



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215 academics pen open letter, slam Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘cow urine expert’ remark on IIT Madras director V Kamakoti

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NEET row escalates: Opposition protests outside PM Modi’s residence, Centre responds | CJP Protest

NEET Protest: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained amid massive NEET protest in New Delhi

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Priyanka Gandhi bag controversy: BJP mocks Congress MP, 'gifts' her bag featuring '1984' in red dripping ink

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari in Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation One Election' bill

Priyanka Gandhi hits back at Yogi Adityanath, says sending youth to Israel for 'employment' matter of shame

Priyanka Gandhi hits back at Yogi Adityanath, says sending youth to Israel for 'employment' matter of shame

Congress’s Priyanka Gandhi doubles down with Bangladesh bag amid Palestine row