Follow The Hindu LIVE as the Centre has taken a slew of actions in a crackdown on exam malpractices, including strengthening the anti-paper leak law and terminating the services of up to 47 officials in the National Testing Agency (NTA).

CJP Jantar Mantar Protest News Updates: Sonam Wangchuk hits back at critics over breaking hunger strike and questioned that why his commitment to the cause needed a character certificate.

Delhi Police strengthened security around Jantar Mantar by installing additional barricades linked with heavy-duty chains and reinforced through welding ahead of continuing protests

In a painful historical irony, Dharmendra Pradhan — who was beaten and fractured by police while leading a student protest against a paper leak in Odisha in 1997 — now finds himself the minister that thousands of students are being lathicharged over as they demand his resignation following the NEET paper leak in 2026.

CJP protest today LIVE updates: Sonam Wangchuk reiterated that there was no deal with the government. He said his foremost concern during negotiations was ensuring that students participating in the protests were protected from violence and legal action.

Student protests organized by a pseudo-political outfit, Cockroach Janta Party, are gaining momentum as they challenge the political establishment.

The Indian government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in parts of central Delhi until midnight on Saturday, according to a Reuters report.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest that began in Delhi has expanded to over 30 cities across India.

Bollywood actress Dia Mirza on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the ongoing student protests, saying his statement came too late and failed to address the concerns of students and families affected by the crisis.