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VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Thursday alleged that the ongoing protests over the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) had been 'sy

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said rising anger over the NEET controversy could soon move beyond demands for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. He said protesters were seeking accountability, compensation and withdrawal of cases as the agitation spreads across the country.

According to sources, the Prime Minister advised ministers to strengthen their outreach on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, to connect more effectively with young people.

Anti-NEET protests intensified across Tamil Nadu on Friday, with students, teachers and parties joining demonstrations. The unrest widened calls to scrap the exam and mounted pressure on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar who has taken charge as the new Higher Education Secretary, has faced allegations over family-linked horticulture subsidies during his previous posting.

Sources say the National Testing Agency will unveil a series of new reforms as the Education Ministry faces scrutiny over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2026 examination., Education, Times Now

The Centre is preparing a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency following the NEET-UG controversy. Sources say around 47 officials have been removed, outsourcing practices will change, and structural and technological reforms will be introduced to create a leak-proof examination system for national entrance tests.

HYDERABAD: Stating Prime Minister Narendra Modi had taken on wrong people, the youth, BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the Gen Z and younger generation are not afraid of CBI, ED or Income Tax raids. He said the to curb the younger generation's voice, the Centre was branding them as terrorists, traitors, Pakistanis and urban naxals.

KEA extends the UGNEET 2026 application deadline from July 24 to July 30 following public requests; NEET-qualified candidates who have not yet registered can now apply., Education, Times Now

CJP told the Centre Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Rs 1 crore compensation for NEET victims and no action against protesters are non-negotiable. Govt sought time to respond.