Students Protest
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Jharkhand govt announces CID-ED probe; students stick to CBI demand, plan Assembly march | 10 points
Jharkhand | Aug 10, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTThe protesters at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi demanded cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exams after 2019, a CBI investigation into the irregularities, and strict action against the mafias and agencies involved.
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'You will have to answer': Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Amit Shah over police action on students
India | Aug 09, 2026, 03:43 PM ISTRahul Gandhi targeted Amit Shah over the alleged police action and demanded accountability, warning that those responsible would have to answer for the incident.
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CID summons sitting JPSC members in connection with exam irregularities investigation
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe CID has summoned all three sitting JPSC members for questioning over alleged exam irregularities that have sparked protests across Jharkhand. Thousands of students marched under the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum banner, demanding the exam be cancelled.
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Rahul Gandhi at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event urges students to change system with love and affection
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:56 PM ISTAddressing the youth, Rahul Gandhi said your families spend crores of rupees on your education and you receive a certificate, yet that certificate fails to secure you a job. Here, exam papers get leaked. Wealthy students buy the papers.
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Student observing hunger strike during JPSC protest admitted to ICU at Sadar Hospital in Ranchi
India | Aug 08, 2026, 05:39 PM ISTThe Jharkhand government on Saturday held talks with the Devendra Nath Mahto-led faction of the job aspirants over the alleged paper leaks, however, failed to break the deadlock as the protesters decided that their agitation would continue until all their demands are met.
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'We presented our demands, protest to continue': Protesters meet Jharkhand govt over JPSC paper leak
India | Aug 07, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTAfter meeting with the aspirants' delegation, Jharkhand Minister Sudivya Kumar Sonu said, "We had a meeting with the students in a cordial atmosphere. We understood the demands of students. Govt is committed to deliberate on the students' demand, seriously."
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'We are ready to talk': Hemant Soren invites students for dialogue amid ongoing protest in Ranchi
Jharkhand | Aug 07, 2026, 06:02 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has invited JPSC and JSSC aspirants for dialogue, promising major recruitment reforms as protests continue in Ranchi. The agitation has intensified with fresh allegations over the recruitment process and growing political attention.
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Rahul Gandhi speaks to protesting students in Jharkhand, assures support over exam irregularities
India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTRahul Gandhi spoke to protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi and assured support over alleged exam irregularities. Students demanded exam cancellation, a fair probe and recruitment reforms, while Congress said talks with the Jharkhand government are underway.
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'We'll talk about it tomorrow': Tejashwi Yadav avoids question on Jharkhand students' protest
Bihar | Aug 06, 2026, 06:42 PM ISTRJD leader Tejashwi Yadav avoided commenting on the Jharkhand students' protest, saying he would speak on the issue later. During his press conference, he instead focused on the Banti Yadav murder case and criticised the Bihar government over law and order.
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Jharkhand paper leak row: Protesters form 11-member team to hold talks with Hemant govt | Check list
Jharkhand | Aug 06, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTJharkhand paper leak protesters have formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the Hemant Soren government over alleged recruitment exam irregularities. The students continue to demand cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, a CBI probe and reforms in JPSC and JSSC.
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OPINION | Jharkhand: A shameful story of riggings in govt exams
India | Aug 05, 2026, 06:36 PM ISTA massive recruitment exam rigging scam in Jharkhand has come under the spotlight after alleged mastermind Abhay Tiwari was found to have cracked multiple government exams while simultaneously working with the agency that conducted them.
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'The govt's doors are open to everyone': Hemant Soren reacts as students' protest enters Day 12
Jharkhand | Aug 05, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured protesting students that the government is open to dialogue over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and will seriously consider their demands. He said investigations are progressing with arrests and raids already underway.
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'The govt has eyes, ears; it is sensitive to the issue': Hemant Soren on Jharkhand students' protest
Jharkhand | Aug 04, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTJharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has responded to the ongoing JPSC protest, saying his government is sensitive to students' concerns and awaiting the CID probe report. Students continue to demand cancellation of the preliminary exam and a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities.
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In 24-hour ultimatum, Tejashwi asks Bihar govt to release students involved in paper leak protest
Patna | Jul 26, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTTejashwi Yadav issued a warning to the Bihar government of a "massive protest movement" if cases against students protesting against the NEET paper leak are not "dropped" and they are not "released". Yadav also called for action against policemen involved in "firing" on the students.
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Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister a day after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
India | Jul 26, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the education ministry besides his role as the Consumer Affairs Minister.
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Tej Pratap sent to 14-day judicial custody after arrest during NEET paper leak protest in Patna
Bihar | Jul 26, 2026, 06:59 AM ISTThe action comes after violence broke out between law enforcement personnel and protestors in Patna on Saturday during a statewide shutdown in Bihar called by several opposition parties and social organisations over the NEET paper leak controversy and recent police actions against student agitators.
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Bihar students' protest turns violent in Katihar; police lathicharge, protesters hurl stones
Bihar | Jul 23, 2026, 02:26 PM ISTBihar has been witnessing protests in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party-led students' agitation in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak.
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Delhi Police probe reveals special app used during CJP protest that works without internet
India | Jul 23, 2026, 03:02 PM ISTThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had on Wednesday alleged that internet services were shut down around Jantar Mantar, where its supporters have been staging a sit-in.
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Delhi Metro closes 17 stations for 2nd consecutive day amid CJP protest; check full list
Delhi | Jul 23, 2026, 01:38 PM ISTThe Delhi Metro services were hit as protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar for the fourth consecutive day after the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march, during which the Delhi Police used baton charges and tear gas shells to stop demonstrators from marching towards Parliament.
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Students protest over NEET paper leak turns violent in Patna; police use tear gas, water cannons
Bihar | Jul 22, 2026, 02:08 PM ISTBihar Police used tear gas and water cannons against All India Students' Association (AISA), an affiliate of the CPI(ML) Liberation, workers protesting over the NEET paper leak issue.