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- CJP leaders met Union minister JP Nadda, demanding Sonam Wangchuk’s release, Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and compensation for families of NEET aspirants, while the minister assured them he would discuss the demands with the government.
- Andy Burnham became the United Kingdom’s 59th prime minister after succeeding Keir Starmer, promising to focus on affordability, regional equality and economic reforms.
- The Supreme Court said the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case should not be politicised and asked the Uttar Pradesh government to update it on the SIT probe on July 27.
- Parliament’s Monsoon Session opened with repeated disruptions over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and Ram temple donation case, forcing multiple adjournments in both Houses.
- The Delhi high court sought Sonam Wangchuk’s complete medical records and directed doctors to appear before it before deciding on his plea to shift to a private hospital.
Here are the top 5 news stories
CJP takes NEET demands to JP Nadda as protest enters talks
Cockroach Janata Party delegation met BJP president and Union minister JP Nadda, demanding Sonam Wangchuk’s release, Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide. Nadda assured the delegation he would discuss the demands with the government but made no commitments, while appealing to protesters to end their sit-in and help restore normalcy. Read full story
Andy Burnham becomes UK’s new PM after Starmer’s exit
Andy Burnham formally became the United Kingdom’s 59th prime minister after succeeding Keir Starmer unopposed as Labour leader. The former Greater Manchester mayor will now form his Cabinet, begin a nationwide listening tour during Parliament’s summer recess and prepare to roll out his domestic agenda before MPs return in September. Read full story
‘Don’t politicise it’: Supreme Court on Ram temple donation case
The Supreme Court said the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement case was a criminal matter that should not be politicised and stressed that its role was to ensure a fair investigation. The court sought details on the SIT probe, while the Uttar Pradesh government is set to update it on the investigation’s progress on July 27. Read full story
Monsoon Session opens with protests, repeated adjournments
The opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session witnessed repeated disruptions as opposition parties demanded discussions on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and Ram temple donation case. Both Houses were adjourned several times, while protests outside Parliament over the NEET issue led to police action and heightened security in central Delhi. Read full story
Delhi HC seeks Wangchuk’s medical records, doctors’ presence
The Delhi high court directed authorities to submit Sonam Wangchuk’s complete medical records, including fresh health reports, and asked doctors from Safdarjung Hospital, AIIMS and Wangchuk’s medical team to appear before it. The court will decide on Tuesday whether to allow his transfer to a private hospital. Read full story
