VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Opposition MPs stage protest against govt at Parliament in black clothes NEW DELHI: Govt and opposition were locked in intense discussions Wednesday to break the deadlock in Parliament, as the aftermath of the police crackdown on student protests led to a hardening of stance by the anti-BJP bloc – with both Houses witnessing a washout of proceedings for the third consecutive day.Opposition is sticking to its demand for education minister Pradhan’s resignation – termed “non-negotiable” by Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Govt is not ready to accede even as it offers a discussion on paper leaks.Sources said LS Speaker Om Birla reached out to Congress’ K C Venugopal while parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju called on Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. Opposition said a final view will be taken at a meeting of parties in Kharge’s chamber Thursday morning.Sources privy to the discussion feel that among the options a compromise is possible on an adjournment motion — discussion under Rule 56 in Lok Sabha and Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha.Amid the deadlock, LS and RS failed to transact any business for the third day. In the lower House, Congress’s Venugopal demanded Pradhan’s resignation, even as he sought a discussion under the adjournment motion. But Union minister Rijiju merely reiterated govt’s willingness to hold a discussion, with the rule to be decided by the speaker and the parties.Amid the back and forth, Akhilesh expressed anguish that while BJP and Congress members are allowed to speak, he does not get a chance to air his views. He asked if a deal has been reached, asserting that the issue is not about political parties but about students. The feeling in opposition camp is that BJP is on the defensive, and they should leverage the situation to maximum.At the same time, the opposition is wary of coming across as letting down the students. There are multiple players ranging from the political class to civil society to Sonam Wangchuk in the mix. As a result, a joint stand will be taken by opposition parties only after considering all the possible options.The difficulty in reaching a middle ground was visible through the day as the leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, attacked the Modi govt, drawing a furious response from Union health minister and Leader of Rajya Sabha J P Nadda. Rahul said while police were dragging him away outside the PM’s residence on Tuesday, they were whispering in his ears “remove this govt”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? 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What is less certain is whether the same yardstick of pollution can be applied to the rest of India. Things haven’t been helped by the fact that different govt agencies are not on the same page when it comes to allowing production and sale of new-generation crackers. Keeping all this in mind, SC Wednesday agreed to examine a plea for relaxing its order on the sale of green crackers in the country.Hearing an application filed by a cracker manufacturer association, SC said a balance has to be maintained between competing interests of controlling pollution and employment of lakhs of workers in the industry. Additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati said the entire country could not be seen from the prism of Delhi, which faces a pollution crisis that is peculiar to the city. SC agreed with her view and asked all parties to come up with a solution that keeps in mind competing interests.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesHigh cholesterol doesn’t always stay silent: 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legsUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoon123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 ‘Jana Nayagan’ release fever grips Tamil Nadu; Vijay’s ‘One Last Dance’ turns theatres into festival venues – VIDEO | Tamil Movie News Pisces Horoscope Today, July 23, 2026: This isn’t the easiest day for love Balen ends envoy snub amid protests, to meet India & China ambassadors “We’re told they…”: Candace Owens challenges Andrew Kolvet with ‘retraction’ demand in escalating Charlie Kirk feud Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio S Jaishankar had a meeting with his Marco Rubio on the sidelines of Asean in Manila, focusing on issues related to trade and tariffs along with the critical minerals partnership. According to a US readout, they agreed on the importance of finalising the interim trade deal, which is “almost complete”. They also discussed finalising key defence agreements to fulfil commitments made between President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi. “Our relationship with India is vitally important,” said Rubio on X.The US ambassador to India said Rubio may visit this year. Jaishankar said the meet focused on priority areas for India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.In a meeting with his Russia counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, Jaishankar reiterated India’s strong concerns about the safety of Indian seafarers. He said they also discussed trade, energy and science.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesHigh cholesterol doesn’t always stay silent: 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legsUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoon123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 ‘When you fear failure, you play to save yourself’: Shreyas Iyer’s message to Team India ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is | Cricket News Oprah Winfrey Revisits Viral Moment from Harry and Meghan’s Bombshell Interview | Daily Nadi Horoscope for Aquarius (23rd July 2026): Do not confront authority until you are prepared A fossil remained trapped inside a Japanese museum rock for 30 years. Scientists now think it may belong to an unknown sea reptile “Two families were destroyed”: Erika Kirk and Candace Owens feud deepens as fresh claims emerge over Charlie Kirk case ‘Don’t waste time’: SC nixes plea against police lathicharge on Jantar Mantar protesters | India News ‘Jana Nayagan’ Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Vijay’s final film set for a grand opening at box office Aquarius Horoscope Today, July 23, 2026: Business people have green signals for a new venture Jantar Mantar boils again: Batons snatched from cops, stones pelted; 6 personnel injured, tear gas fired, internet suspended Nabta Playa: The forgotten 7,000-year-old desert monument older than Stonehenge that may be the world’s first astronomical site | World News PM Modi suggested that efforts be made to develop an “institutional mechanism” NEW DELHI: Underscoring the impor-tance of tackling the serious issue of drug abuse among youth, PM Narendra Modi Wednesday suggested that efforts be made to develop an “institutional mechanism” to break departmental silos and foster greater inter-departmental coordination and convergence in youth-centric initiatives.He also pitched for establishing India as a “global sports hub” by hosting major international sporting events and emphasised the need to adopt an integrated approach for development of sports in the country. He further stressed the importance of promoting technology and fostering innovation through startups in sports sector.The PM made the remarks while chairing a high-level meeting with secretaries to review progress in rural development, agriculture, social welfare and allied sectors towards Viksit Bharat goals at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg here. He said the dream to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’ should become a ‘Jan Andolan’ (people’s movement) and the youth should form the foundation of this vision.”The PM shared his suggestions and his vision for future course of action. The meeting was marked by comprehensive and productive discussions across sectors, focusing on effective implementation, greater convergence and accelerated progress towards the goals of Viksit Bharat,” said a statement from the PMO.During the meeting, attended by cabinet secretary, secretaries of key ministries as well as senior PMO officials, Modi highlighted that the widespread adoption of initiatives such as PM-KUSUM scheme by farmers can bring transformative changes to the agriculture sector and stressed the need for global mapping of skill requirements to ensure better alignment with international opportunities and future needs.PM-KUSUM scheme is one of the largest initiatives in the world to provide clean energy to more than 35 lakh farmers by solarising their agriculture pumps. The scheme also has direct employment generation potential.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesHigh cholesterol doesn’t always stay silent: 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legsUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoon123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Raj Kundra claims he spent Rs 82 crore on IPL team as ‘Valentine’s Day gift’ for wife Shilpa Shetty; reveals team now worth Rs 16,000 crore Capricorn Horoscope Today, July 23, 2026: Speculative investment is supported, but only after proper thought NTA runs on 24 permanent staff, 197 contractual and outsourced hands Panshul Bansal from Haryana, who has secured AIR 2 in NEET UG 2026 NEW DELHI: Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal felt the same anger and sense of injustice as lakhs of NEET-UG aspirants when the May 3 examination was cancelled after a paper leak. They believe students were within their rights to protest. However, instead of joining the demonstrations, they stepped away from the noise, revitalised their will and prepared for the June 21 re-examination.Both scored 715 out of 720, with Gupta securing AIR 1 and Bansal placed second under the tie-breaking rule. They now want computer-based testing, tighter security and two NEET attempts a year to help examinees avoid what they experienced this year.”Although it was unfair, it was not unfair only to me. It was unfair to everyone,” Gupta said, adding that he treated the retest as a chance to improve his performance. As reports about the leak and protests multiplied, Bansal stopped following the news for nearly two months as it was giving him “negative thoughts”.Both defended students’ right to demonstrate. “Protest and dissent are basic rights of a citizen. They are essential for a democracy,” Gupta said. Bansal said his job was to prepare, while it was govt’s responsibility to repair the system.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesHigh cholesterol doesn’t always stay silent: 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legsUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoon123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 ‘The Odyssey’ box office collection Day 6: Christopher Nolan’s epic starring Matt Damon crosses Rs 100 crore mark in India, becomes director’s second film after ‘Oppenheimer’ to hit milestone Sagittarius Horoscope Today, July 23, 2026: Students can do well if they avoid showing off and stay focused Beavers do far more than build dams: These 20-kilogram rodents create wetlands, raise groundwater and lock away carbon Kalyan Banerjee suspended from Lok Sabha as rebel MPs complain of foul language Rahul Gandhi calls education system ‘rigged’, Nadda accuses Oppn of seeking ‘political mileage’ NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said the sacking of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan is a must to end the confrontation triggered by the Monday crackdown on protesting students, lobbing a challenge to the Modi govt. He further demanded that PM Modi apologise to the country’s youth and action be taken against the persons responsible for violence against the protestors.Rahul listed the three demands as “non-negotiable” to defuse the escalating tensions that have spilled over from restive youngsters to the political domain, turning national focus to the single issue spotlighted by the Jantar Mantar protest of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).Addressing a news conference, Rahul said govt is in panic and its brass has collapsed psychologically. “We fully support every single student who is on the streets.” He accused govt of “rigging” and destroying the education system which was considered among the best in the world.He said students are being put through unlimited stress because of “paper leaks”, claiming the number of known cases of leaks is “152 in the last decade” – which means one leak a month. In contrast, Rahul said there has not been a single conviction and that 7.5 crore families have suffered because of these leaks.Rahul said the crisis of the system is not just paper leaks but also that the system has become unaffordable for the poor and the middle class. “One exam (NEET) costs the families the same money as our entire education budget. The govt spends Rs 1.4 lakh crore on education, and Rs 1.32 lakh crore is spent by families who take the NEET exam. This is pure theft from these families.” Paper leaks have hurt the youngsters badly because govt jobs are the only option left to them since the manufacturing sector and private sector have nosedived and entrepreneurship, which requires loans, is limited to big businesses, Rahul said. He dismissed questions about his treatment by police during the dharna outside the PM residence as “irrelevant” to the central issue.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesHigh cholesterol doesn’t always stay silent: 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legsUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoon123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 OpenAI’s rogue AI breach may bolster India’s case for frontier model access 7 warning signs that could appear on your eyes, skin, and legs Daily Nadi Horoscope for Scorpio (23rd July 2026): Use the day to learn about yourself ‘Not deterred’: Injured protesters return to stand with students MP Kapil Sibal personally entered the legal battlefield NEW DELHI: After being the counsel for Sena UBT contesting the defection of Shiv Sena MLAs led by Eknath Shinde which resulted in the collapse of MVA govt in Maharashtra, senior advocate and MP Kapil Sibal Wednesday personally entered the legal battlefield by petitioning SC seeking interpretation of anti-defection law in order to curb illegal defections and mergers.”I have filed a petition in person. The central issue in the petition is whether the composition of Parliament can change in the fashion in which it is happening in this country. The interpretation of the 10th Schedule’s fourth paragraph (which permits mergers) is the need of the hour. A similar petition is pending,” Sibal told a bench led by CJI Surya Kant and sought urgent listing. SC agreed to list the matter on Monday.Sena UBT has also moved a petition questioning the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to allow merger of six of its nine MPs with the rival Sena party led by Shinde. SC Wednesday entertained the petition and sought responses from the Centre and LS secretariat.In his petition, Sibal cited several instances of defection and subsequent merger of rebel MLAs and MPs, including those affecting Sena UBT and Trinamool Congress.The fourth paragraph of the Tenth Schedule carves out an exception to disqualification for defections.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBiryani, Langar, Medicines: How India Rallied Behind CJP Protesters At Jantar MantarSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? Jaishankar Welcomes Confidence-Building Steps, Raises Supply Concerns‘Pradhan Literally Destroyed…’: Rahul Gandhi Shares 3 Demands, Reacts To PM House DetentionCJP Pushes New Demand To Safeguard Protestors; Standoff With Centre ContinuesTVK Takes ‘Uncompromising Stand’ Over Abolition Of NEET, Proposes Key Constitutional ShiftsAkhilesh Yadav Demands PM Modi’s Statement On ‘Lathi Charge’; As Govt Offers Discussion On NEET LeakJ&K Police Arrest Mosque Cleric For Allegedly Providing Shelter And Logistics To Pak Terrorists123PhotostoriesUS issues travel advisory amid chikungunya outbreak: The countries affected, symptoms to watch for, and how travellers can protect themselvesWhy rosemary dies in many Indian homes, and the simple changes that can help this fragrant herb flourish insteadJimin’s Dior, V’s Celine, and J-Hope’s Louis Vuitton just started K-Pop’s biggest fashion battle10 enchanting baby girl names inspired by beautiful birds from around the globeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the show10 common mistakes travellers make at cultural and religious sitesFrom Emilia Clarke to Joni Mitchell: 6 celebrities who faced a life-threatening brain aneurysmAneet Padda’s romantic butter-yellow dress added a golden glow to ‘Saiyaara’s one-year celebration with Ahaan PandayBeat the rain, not your style: 6 quick-dry fabrics every working woman needs this monsoonThese are the 10 least travel-friendly countries in the world in 2026, according to a new report123Hot PicksTaylor Swift and Travis kelce WeddingDelhi metroCJP ProtestDonald TrumpNEET ProtestRahul GandhiNHL Trade RumorsDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamZlatan ibrahimovicHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Under-recoveries push HPCL, BPCL into losses Daily Nadi Horoscope for Sagittarius (23rd July 2026): Slow down and guard your mental space Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend Ines Garcia’s old Jude Bellingham comments resurface and spark fresh controversy Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan joins students’ protest in Mumbai; says, ‘I’m here to show support and solidarity’ Scorpio Horoscope Today, July 23, 2026: Expenses may rise, and results on different fronts may not satisfy you “Taylor is really hurt”: Blake Lively’s new inner circle turns heads after missing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding Q1 bank credit flow surges 10x as market mop-up collapses Daily Nadi Horoscope for Libra (23rd July 2026): Good news is on the cards! Caleb Williams vs Patrick Mahomes: Which quarterback made the stronger impression during his first NFL seasons? Pharma companies in a flux over Trump’s 200% tariff move on generics Elon Musk ‘turned into a creature,’ says Olivia Wilde; recalls meeting him at SpaceX before admitting she now ‘deeply resents’ the billionaire’s transformation Libra Horoscope Today, July 23, 2026: If you’re single, your words carry attraction today Improving liquidity helping robust growth in credit: RBI Health minister J P Nadda, govt’s interlocutor with CJP emphasised govt’s willingness to hold discussions NEW DELHI: Health minister J P Nadda, govt’s interlocutor with Cockroach Janata Party, emphasised govt’s willingness to hold discussions with protestors while sidestepping their demand, made by opposition parties too, for the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, asserting the Centre will respond to every charge in debate in Parliament.Addressing a presser, Nadda accused Rahul Gandhi of seeking political mileage over the issue of the NEET-UG paper leak and being selective in his outrage, as the minister listed out numerous cases of leaks in exams held by states where Congress or other opposition parties have been in office.Asked if the demand for Pradhan’s resignation has been discussed within govt, he said, “Nahi, is tarike se nahi hota (no, it does not work like this)… We are willing for discussion. It will be in Parliament. They put across their views. Govt will answer.”Defence minister Rajnath Singh accused the opposition of trying to use the youth as a political tool for its selfish interests. Opposition netas were stoking a “manufactured sense of anger” to mislead them over the paper leak issue, he said. Nadda asked opposition parties to engage with govt to find a permanent solution to the menace, insisting that it is a serious issue which should not be politicised. With the opposition calling for Pradhan’s resignation, he said it should not change goalpost, a reference to govt’s claim that Rahul’s initial demand was for a discussion. Nadda said he had responded to CJP’s demands and was willing for more engagement. No talks were held Wednesday, he added.Rajnath expressed concern over the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, now into its second month and drawing a sustained crowd, and emphasised govt’s commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the youth. 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