VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html NEW DELHI: Tensions remained high in the national capital on Monday as the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march prompted police response amid heavy security during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Protesters were allegedly baton-charged and several were detained near Parliament Street as police moved to stop the march towards the Parliament complex.Thousands of supporters had gathered at Jantar Mantar, where Opposition leaders joined the demonstration, while the government and protesters remained at odds over demands linked to the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.With prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in force across New Delhi, Delhi Police denied permission for the march, deployed additional personnel around Parliament House and key intersections, and used force to prevent protesters from advancing towards the Parliament complex. Even as police rejected allegations of excessive force, CJP leaders maintained they were open to talks with the government, saying they were still awaiting a formal response. Watch Delhi Police Warns Against CJP’s Parliament March; Says No Permission Granted, Legal Action LikelyHere are the top developments:CJP Protesters reach near RBI, raise slogansCJP protesters reached near the Reserve Bank of India, close to Parliament, and raised slogans as security forces maintained a tight vigil in the area, PTI reported.Tear Gas fired near Shastri Bhawan amid protestSecurity forces fired tear gas shells near Shastri Bhawan after protesters allegedly tried to breach barricades and march towards Jantar Mantar to join the Cockroach Janta Party’s Parliament march, sources said. Security was tightened across the high-security zone, with heavy deployment of police and paramilitary personnel. Access to nearby metro stations was restricted, several gates were closed, and commuters were stranded as authorities took precautionary measures.Security tightened ahead of Monsoon SessionSecurity was intensified near Parliament premises, with Rapid Action Force personnel deployed to manage protesters and other contingencies. Several police officials were reportedly injured during clashes, while authorities maintained a heavy security presence across central Delhi.Dipke ends hunger strike as Centre opens dialogue with CJPAs the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) protest against the Centre intensified, founder Abhijeet Dipke ended his indefinite hunger strike at the request of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital after a 21-day fast. Meanwhile, CJP representatives Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka left to meet Union Health Minister J P Nadda after the government reached out for talks. Thousands of supporters continued to gather at Jantar Mantar, pressing for examination reforms and action over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.Police baton-charge protesters near Parliament Street, several detainedPolice baton-charged protesters participating in the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ march near Parliament Street on Monday, with several demonstrators detained, according to news agency PTI.’Lathi-charge at Jantar Mantar’: Kharge alleges during Monsoon Session of ParliamentDuring the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday, Leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge raised the alleged NEET paper leak issue and claimed that a lathi-charge had taken place at the student protest at Jantar Mantar.Addressing the House, Kharge said, “This is a matter concerning students; I am speaking about the futures of lakhs of children. Thousands of students have gathered at Jantar Mantar for this cause. A lathi-charge has taken place there. The government is trying to use force, suppress voices, and drive them away.”Delhi Police refutes reports of violenceAmid social media reports of tensions at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police on Monday dismissed claims of violence during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, saying reports of “sporadic use of violence/detentions” were misleading.AAP leaders reach at Jantar MantarSenior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Atishi, arrived at Jantar Mantar to participate in the Parliament march. Earlier Manish Sisodia had appealed to people across political affiliations to join the proposed march to Parliament, urging citizens to stand in solidarity with the country’s youth.CJP activists say ready for dialogue with government, await clarityCJP activists said they are open to holding talks with the government, while maintaining that they are awaiting clarity from the authorities on the proposed dialogue.Speaking to ANI, CJP activist Saurav Das said, “The administration is trying to open talks with the government. They have come very late, but we have opened our hearts and said that we are willing to talk to them. There has been no clarity from their side as of now. The ball is in their court.”Also Read: ‘They came very late’: CJP claims govt reached out, but ‘no clarity’ on talksPolice use mild force to disperse CJP protestersDelhi Police used mild force on Monday to disperse CJP protesters attempting to march towards Parliament House from Jantar Mantar. Security personnel intervened as hundreds of demonstrators moved ahead, causing traffic disruptions. Rapid Action Force personnel were deployed to maintain order and manage the situation during the Parliament session.Gates reopened at temporarily shut Metro stationsThe Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) earlier on Monday closed Janpath, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth metro stations until further notice due to security concerns. However, shortly after the closure, DMRC announced that interchange facilities and gates at Rajiv Chowk and Central Secretariat stations had been reopened.Dipke’s fast enters day 3CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke entered the third day of his indefinite hunger strike on Monday, continuing his protest after Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the demonstration site on Saturday. He has asserted that the march will go ahead and has demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation.Wangchuk’s wife says hunger strike can end on one conditionAmid the growing crowds, Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, said the activist would end his hunger strike if political leaders visited him at Safdarjung Hospital and assured him that the issue of education accountability would be raised during Parliament’s Monsoon Session. Her statement came a day after Wangchuk was shifted to hospital following a medical examination.On Monday, Angmo also moved the Delhi High Court against a single-judge order refusing her plea to shift Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital of his choice.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Know your rights if your landlord refuses a receipt Big Bear’s famous bald eagle chicks have captivated livestream viewers, but conservationists are racing to raise $10M by July 31 to protect their habitat from development NTA dismisses discrepancy allegations regarding OMR sheets (Photo: PTI) NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency on Monday publicly rebutted the claims of five NEET-UG candidates alleging discrepancies in their OMR answer sheets, saying the images circulated by or on their behalf had been digitally altered, regenerated using AI or manipulated by adding responses that were not present on the original sheets.The detailed case-wise clarification came a day after TOI reported that NTA had, for the first time, detected AI-generated OMR sheets among complaints challenging NEET-UG 2026 results. The agency had said no error in the declared results had been established so far and warned that candidates using fabricated records could face cancellation of candidature, debarment and criminal proceedings.The results were declared on July 16 after the June 21 re-examination, ordered following the cancellation of the original May test over a question-paper leak. Several candidates and parents had alleged that uploaded OMR sheets were interchanged or showed fewer attempted answers than claimed.In the case of Avaneesh Srivastava, NTA said the genuine OMR bearing his name, parents’ names, signature, thumb impression and invigilators’ signatures was on record and had also been emailed to him during the response-key challenge window. It said the circulated image carried the identity of “Ajeet Singh”, a person with the stated parentage who did not exist in the NEET-UG 2026 database. According to the agency, the printed portion had been regenerated through AI- or OCR-based tools and the identity fields overwritten. Srivastava’s score of 337 was verified, it said.NTA similarly rejected Pratibha Trivedi’s claim, saying the circulated image was a significantly altered version of her genuine OMR and her score of 38 stood. In Abhay Yadav’s case, the agency said his public claim that he had left only five questions unanswered was contradicted by the official OMR, which showed 44 unattempted questions. His score of 164 was verified.For Lakshya Singh, NTA said additional answer bubbles had been digitally shaded on the circulated image. The genuine sheet showed 54 attempts — 34 correct and 20 incorrect — with 126 questions unattempted, resulting in 116 marks. In Arya Singh’s case, it said the invigilator’s signing time had been altered from 3.45pm to 2.45pm, along with other digital changes. Her score of 167 stood.In a public notice, NTA said genuine examination documents carry barcodes, booklet and answer-sheet numbers and, in scorecards, QR codes linked to authoritative server records. “A fabricated image may deceive the eye, but it does not, and cannot, alter the record on those servers,” it said.The agency said forged OMRs or scorecards could attract action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. It, however, said candidates could continue to raise genuine grievances through the prescribed channel.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. 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Watch Delhi Police Warns Against CJP’s Parliament March; Says No Permission Granted, Legal Action Likely”The situation across the country is such that the youth want to voice their concerns, yet the government refuses to listen or engage in dialogue. Students have repeatedly stated this, and Sonam Wangchuk has also urged the government to open a dialogue. However, the government is so rigid and callous that it refuses to heed anyone else’s views. As I have mentioned before, we stand with the students,” Dimple Yadav, who also happens to be wife of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav told news agnecy ANI.She further said: “Across the country, whether it concerns farmers, the environment, or the youth, everyone is distressed, yet this government is unwilling to listen to anything or address any grievances. Students simply want fair examinations; however, this government supports neither fair exams nor fair elections.”Akhilesh Yadav also accused the BJP-led government of ignoring students’ concerns and alleged that repeated paper leaks had taken place in Uttar Pradesh.”The students want the government to listen to them, but it is not ready to do so. Even when they try to come to Parliament, they are stopped through lathi-charge and other means. BJP leaders have not started deceiving people now; this has been happening for a long time. We conducted an audit in Uttar Pradesh and found that more than 20 examination papers had been leaked. No one was arrested because BJP people were involved. “”People are not getting government jobs because if they do, the government will have to provide reservations. If people get government jobs, they cannot loot public money. It is disheartening that protesters have been lathi-charged. Those members who wish to go to Jantar Mantar can go and convey the message that we stand with them,” he addedOpposition members were on their feet raising slogans in favour of the students protesting at Jantar Mantar and the subsequent police action against them.Earlier, after the papers were laid in the Upper House, leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge rose to speak on the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak issue, saying it concerned the future of lakhs of students.”Thousands of students have reached Jantar Mantar (where the protest is on), and they were lathi-charged,” he said.”The government is trying to beat them down and suppress the issue,” Kharge said, as Opposition members stood on their feet, shouting “shame, shame”.Meanwhile, Delhi Police used sticks and batons to disperse hundreds of students and youth activists marching from Mandi House Metro Station towards Jantar Mantar in an attempt to reach the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site on Monday, eyewitnesses said.The protesters, including a large number of women, raised slogans against the Centre while proceeding towards Jantar Mantar. Heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen in the area as police sought to prevent the march from advancing.There was no immediate official statement from the police on the reported use of force or any detentions.A large number of protesters, who had gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Monday, tried to organise their ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak issue. The situation turned tense as clashes broke out between police and demonstrators, with security personnel attempting to stop them from crossing barricades.The protest witnessed a heavy security presence, with Delhi Police putting up multiple layers of barricading across the New Delhi district to control the movement of protesters. According to police officials, the protesters gathered at the protest site as crowds continued to swell.Visuals from the spot showed hundreds of students and young protesters carrying flags and raising slogans. Many protesters were seen attempting to move beyond the barricades, following which police personnel repeatedly pushed them back to maintain order.Police personnel were deployed in large numbers at Jantar Mantar, with a riot control vehicle also entering the protest site early on Monday. Authorities also imposed restrictions around the area as the march towards Parliament was planned by the protesters.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The vaccine is approved for people aged 4 to 60 years and can be given regardless of whether a person has previously been infected with dengue.Unlike some dengue vaccines, QDENGA does not require pre-vaccination screening, allowing eligible individuals to receive the vaccine without first being tested for past dengue infection.Takeda said the approval marks a major step in India’s fight against dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that affects millions of people every year.”Since its launch in 2022, QDENGA has been approved in 43 countries, with more than 32 million doses distributed globally. This approval marks an important step forward in strengthening dengue prevention in India,” said Mahender Nayak, Head of Intercontinental Markets at Takeda.The company said long-term data collected over seven years showed that the vaccine continues to protect against dengue infection and hospitalisation caused by all four dengue virus serotypes.The Indian approval is based on findings from Takeda’s global clinical development programme, which included 19 Phase I, II and III clinical trials involving more than 28,000 participants in countries where dengue is common as well as regions where it is not.The decision was also supported by results from the Phase III DEN-302 clinical trial conducted in India, which assessed the vaccine’s safety and immune response in people between 4 and 60 years of age.QDENGA is given as two injections of 0.5 ml, administered under the skin three months apart.Takeda said India carries one of the world’s highest dengue burdens, with all four virus serotypes circulating simultaneously in several parts of the country.”QDENGA is designed to protect against all four serotypes, regardless of prior exposure. Its approval represents an important step in strengthening India’s comprehensive approach to dengue prevention, alongside vector control, surveillance, community awareness and other public health measures,” said Goh Choo Beng, Medical Affairs Head for Takeda’s Southeast Asia and India Cluster.The company added that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends QDENGA for use in dengue-endemic regions and supports its inclusion in public immunisation programmes in high-transmission areas without requiring pre-vaccination screening.QDENGA has also received WHO prequalification, confirming that it meets international standards for quality, safety and effectiveness. This also makes the vaccine eligible for procurement by global agencies such as UNICEF and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease reported in more than 125 countries. According to the company, India accounts for nearly one-third of the global dengue burden, with rapid urbanisation, climate change and widespread mosquito breeding continuing to increase the risk of infection across the country.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: A Kerala court Monday sentenced a 61-year-old man to death in the sensational 2025 Nenmara double murder case after finding him guilty of killing a mother and son, according to PTI.The sentence was awarded to Chenthamara, who was convicted of murdering his neighbour Sudhakaran, 56, and Sudhakaran’s 74-year-old mother Lakshmi at Pothundi near Nenmara on January 27, 2025.The quantum of punishment was decided after the sentencing hearing concluded last Tuesday before Judge Kenneth George, who heard detailed submissions from both the prosecution and the defence before reserving the verdict.The prosecution urged the court to impose the death penalty, arguing that the crime fell within the “rarest of rare” category. It told the court that Chenthamara posed a continuing threat to society and cited his remarks after conviction to argue that he had shown no remorse.The prosecution referred to his statement in court, where he said he was “not Mahatma Gandhi” and would retaliate if attacked, claiming the remarks reflected his dangerous mindset.The defence opposed the death sentence, contending that the prosecution’s case rested on circumstantial evidence rather than eyewitness testimony. It also argued that Chenthamara’s “not Mahatma Gandhi” remark was made in the context of self-defence and was not intended as a threat to kill anyone.Chenthamara had earlier been convicted in the 2019 murder of Sajitha, who was Sudhakaran’s wife. While out on bail in that case, he allegedly hacked Sudhakaran and Lakshmi to death.He is currently facing charges in three murder cases involving the same family. According to the prosecution, Chenthamara believed Sudhakaran’s family was responsible for the breakdown of his own family, which led him to commit the killings.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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