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Once discussion begins, we must have a threadbare discussion.”Rijiju’s remarks came after leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi criticised Centre over police action during the July 20 student protests at Jantar Mantar and demanded a court-monitored probe.”Pellet guns, nail-studded batons, and tear gas shells–these were used to attack students who were peacefully asking questions only about their future. The police beat the girls, leaving injuries on the private parts of several. Minors suffered broken bones. The Modi government responds to questions with such barbarity. And the home minister? Nearly 20 days have passed, but Amit Shah hasn’t even come to Parliament to answer on this matter.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines Every opposition proposal for discussion has been rejected. Their silence is not just negligence or oversight–it is an endorsement of the violence. They are either guilty or incompetent. We demand an investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court. And until they are held accountable, this fight will not stop,” he said in a post on X.The Lok Sabha witnessed another round of disruptions as opposition MPs protested over the Jantar Mantar student protest and alleged theft of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.Four key Bills, including the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were introduced amid the uproar.Parliament proceedings have repeatedly been disrupted during the Monsoon Session, with six of the eight Bills passed by the Lok Sabha so far being cleared without debate.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Police on Monday used water cannons, tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge as thousands of students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi. The protesters attempted to breach multiple layers of barricades as they advanced towards the Assembly.At least three people, including two protesters and a Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) personnel, were injured during the confrontation, according to officials. The protesters were taking part in the ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march organised by the JPSC-JSSC Reform Morcha.Several videos surfaced online showing protesters advancing towards the Assembly despite multiple layers of barricading and heightened security as the Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly remained underway. Videos also showed police using water cannons against the protesters, some of whom were seen dancing and raising slogans as they faced the water jets.Police deployed water cannons as the crowd pushed through successive barricades before resorting to a lathi charge to prevent further movement.Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Devendra Nath Mahto also joined the march and was seen being carried by protesters as they moved towards the Assembly. Mahto has been on a hunger strike at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, the main protest site, for the past nine days.Carrying a portrait of former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren, Mahto said, “Despite being on hunger strike, the barbed wires will not be able to stop us. I came here in an ambulance. The government will have to listen to us.”Mahto said protesters had already crossed three layers of barricading and questioned the government’s response to the agitation.“I am no God or messiah; I am a common man. There will be no change in my personal life. But the barbed wires hurt more than the hunger strike. Students crossed three layers of barricading. Why does the government want anarchy and not agree to students’ demands?” he said.He also urged chief minister Hemant Soren not to allow the situation to escalate.“Today it’s CM Hemant Soren’s birthday, and he should not take such a step where some unfortunate events like at the Jantar Mantar take place here. Do not do anything that causes someone to bleed or get injured and makes the crowd even more agitated,” Mahto said.“Arrest is a legal process, but there should be no bloodshed. If the government does not agree to the demands, it will be remembered as the one which killed democracy. I will not end the fast,” he added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesVikram Kumar, a student protester injured in the lathi charge, alleged that police action came without provocation.“Hemant Soren ji, you should not have done this. We were protesting peacefully. We did not even hurl any abuses. Suddenly, the police launched a lathi charge. This is not good,” Kumar said.The protesters are demanding cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination, a CBI probe into alleged irregularities and reforms to the recruitment process.The agitation coincided with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) registering an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the JPSC.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Several rounds of tear gas shells were also fired when the crowd came within around 200 metres of the assembly.The protest comes as the agitation led by the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch entered its 17th day. The march began around 10.30am from outside the old assembly building and coincided with chief minister Hemant Soren’s 51st birthday.The scenes in Ranchi came weeks after student protesters in Bihar similarly danced under police water cannons during a march towards the chief minister’s residence over alleged examination paper leaks, unemployment and recruitment irregularities.In Patna, protesters had broken into dance as water jets were used to stop them from advancing, while others sat on the road and raised slogans.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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Opposition parties have been demanding a response from home minister Amit Shah over alleged police brutality against students protesting the NEET paper leak across the country, as well as a debate on alleged embezzlement of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesFor the 16th consecutive day, the Lower House failed to complete Question Hour due to persistent sloganeering by Opposition members. As many as nine bills have been passed by the Lok Sabha during the ongoing session, but only two have been debated.Earlier in the day, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was ready for a debate in the Lok Sabha on the student protests and police action. He said the home minister would reply to the debate, but the Opposition should assure the government that it would “not run away” from the debate and listen peacefully.Despite the government’s assurance, the bill to establish a National Tribunal Commission was passed by the House without a debate as the Opposition continued its noisy protests.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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Here’s what happensThe 5 dirtiest things in your house aren’t where you think“Your gut doesn’t get damaged overnight”: Gastroenterologist lists 8 daily habits to avoid and ways to improve gut healthWhich Shiva symbol is best for you; according to your birth numberFrom maah-halodhi to mustard oil: Traditional Assamese beauty rituals to know10 popular foods you probably didn’t know aren’t Indian7 workplace manners that seem harmless but can make colleagues avoid working with you5 health benefits of flaxseeds: Why these tiny seeds deserve a place in your daily diet7 beautiful and functional home decor tips inspired by birdsHbA1c 5.6 vs 5.7: Why one decimal point can change how doctors classify your blood sugar from normal to prediabetes123Hot PicksKarnataka cauvery disputeNEET PG city intimation slipUttarakhand rainJharkhand protestDevendra Nath MahtoAP EAMCET seat allotmentBrown University ScholarshipAtiq Ahmed sonAssam floodsTop TrendingAhmedabad Rape CaseSurat PG Medical Student SuicideEthanol BlendingTN Cauvery Water DisputeAtiq Ahmed SonHyderabad Hit and Run CaseAssam Floods DeathsAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani Rohan Arni, 17, used deep learning to study mysterious space signals with 98% accuracy; now he is a US Regeneron STS finalist Sadie Sink reveals ‘clever plan’ of introducing X-Men in MCU: ‘I think the timing of it’s so exciting’ 10 popular foods you probably didn’t know aren’t Indian Daily habits people should give up, Based on their moolank Jharkhand CID arrests ex-JPSC chairperson L Khiangte 3,500-year-old residential complex discovered in Egypt with connections dating back to the bible era | World News MEA condemns attack on Indian embassy in Slovenia NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday condemned the defacement of the Indian Embassy premises in Slovenia’s Ljubljana, by “anti-India elements”, and urged Slovenian authorities to take action against those responsible.In a statement, the MEA said, “We condemn the defacement of the premises of our Embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia by anti-India elements.”Highlighting the protections accorded to diplomatic missions under international law, the ministry said, “Under the Vienna Convention, diplomatic premises are inviolable and must be protected.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe MEA said it has taken up the matter with Slovenian authorities in both New Delhi and Ljubljana and called for those behind the incident to be held accountable.”We have taken up the matter strongly with Slovenian authorities, both in New Delhi and in Ljubjlana so that the perpetrators behind such reprehensible acts are held accountable,” it said.The ministry also urged law enforcement agencies in other countries to remain alert as hateful propaganda and disinformation being circulated by such groups.”We also call upon law enforcement authorities elsewhere to take note of the hateful propaganda and disinformation being spread by such groups,” the MEA said.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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In JharkhandModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against ChinaJNU Cancels Venue For Umar Khalid Book Event: JNUSU Alleges Censorship, ABVP Claims CreditJharkhand Govt To Cancel JPSC Exams, But Rejects CGL Demand; Students Insist On CBI ProbeWATCH: Mamata Banerjee’s Car Hit By ‘Large Stones, Shoes’; Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Attack‘Shivling Beneath Darul Uloom Deoband’: Hindu Outfit Plans Ganga Water Offering At Islamic SeminaryBaramati Airfield Runway Excursion: Training Aircraft Veers Off Runway, No Injuries ReportedIN-SPACe Moves To Privatise Operations Of Rs 986-Crore Kulasekarapattinam Spaceport123Photostories“Your gut doesn’t get damaged overnight”: Gastroenterologist lists 8 daily habits to avoid and ways to improve gut healthWhich Shiva symbol is best for you; according to your birth numberFrom maah-halodhi to mustard oil: Traditional Assamese beauty rituals to know10 popular foods you probably didn’t know aren’t Indian7 workplace manners that seem harmless but can make colleagues avoid working with you5 health benefits of flaxseeds: Why these tiny seeds deserve a place in your daily diet7 beautiful and functional home decor tips inspired by birdsHbA1c 5.6 vs 5.7: Why one decimal point can change how doctors classify your blood sugar from normal to prediabetes10 traditional Sawan dishes enjoyed across different states of India5 simple changes that can completely transform your bedroom without a full makeover123Hot PicksKarnataka cauvery disputeNEET PG city intimation slipUttarakhand rainJharkhand protestDevendra Nath MahtoAP EAMCET seat allotmentBrown University ScholarshipAtiq Ahmed sonAssam floodsTop TrendingAhmedabad Rape CaseSurat PG Medical Student SuicideEthanol BlendingTN Cauvery Water DisputeAtiq Ahmed SonHyderabad Hit and Run CaseAssam Floods DeathsAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani Aug 10, 2026, 15:13 IST ‘Mithai ki dukaan mein jakar bhuke nikle…dukhad hai’: Govinda says he sometimes regrets being ‘shareef’ till the age of 33-34 Black And White Kitchen: Do not be bored with a black and white kitchen; here are 5 elements that can add more life and color to your favourite place Surya Grahan on August 12, 2026: Rahu-Ketu energy active? Must-do Hanuman, Shiva, and Vishnu remedies to protect your mind & family After weeks of violent protests, PoK votes in final election phase amid PTI, JAAC boycott calls Hoover Dam’s construction submerged a US town in 1935: 90 years later, Lake Mead’s falling water levels are helping it reemerge NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday questioned Congress’ silence over the recent conviction of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 sexual assault case.In a press conference, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Congress and other opposition parties of having a “one-dimensional, one-sided and prejudiced” thinking on issues like freedom of expression or the persecution of women.”Just recently, Tarun Tejpal, the editor-in-chief of the controversial magazine Tehelka, was found guilty by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court in a 2013 rape case and sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. This matter is important today because, even after so many days have passed, not a single word has been heard from the Congress side,” Trivedi said.”Nor from any opposition party, nor from any institution that proclaims itself the self-appointed protector of women’s interests. This shows how one-dimensional, one-sided, and prejudiced the thinking is on issues like freedom of expression or the persecution of women,” he added.During the press conference, the BJP leader also alleged that Tejpal had a connection with Congress leadership, claiming that Sonia Gandhi wrote a letter to then finance minister P Chidambaram directing him not to harass the magazine. He also said that UPA government awarded Tejpal the Excellence in Journalism Award in 2010.”This is the very business house that had conducted a bizarre kind of sting operation. When Atal Ji’s government constituted an inquiry commission under the chairmanship of Justice Phukan, it was an opportunity when the sting-operating group refused to hand over the entire tapes for verification. There couldn’t be more suspicion than this. And when the inquiry report came, by then the government had changed, and the Congress government never even tabled that inquiry report on the floor of the House,” he said.”When the BJP government raised the issue, a 41-page summary report was tabled on the floor of the House. And today, when the culprits have been proven guilty, I want to remind everyone that their connection is with Congress… During the UPA era, Supreme Leader Sonia Gandhi ji wrote a letter to the then finance minister P Chidambaram sahib on September 25–27, 2004, stating that there should be no harassment of Tehelka and its financier in any manner. Positive treatment should be accorded to them. Today, I want to ask the Congress: Was your government engaging in unfair treatment at that time? In 2010, the then law minister Veerappa Moily sahib awarded him the Excellence in Journalism Award. Today, this is their situation, and not a single word is coming out of your mouth,” he added.This comes after Bombay high court found Tejpal guilty of rape and sentenced him to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment. The sentence was pronounced in the state’s challenge to Tejpal’s acquittal by the trial court in 2021.This comes 13 years after Tarun Tejpal was arrested in November 2013 following allegations that he had sexually assaulted a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator during an event organised by Tehelka magazine in Goa.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe sessions court at Mapusa acquitted him in May 2021, prompting Goa government to challenge the verdict before the HC.The high court termed the trial court’s verdict as “perverse”, noting that it fell for the notion that a sexual assault complainant must be a “perfect victim” and conduct herself in a certain way so as to appear credible.The court asked Tejpal to surrender within two weeks but later extended the period to four weeks at the request of his lawyers. The journalist has claimed that he was a political victim and would approach the Supreme Court to challenge his conviction.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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