Delhi’s protests spawn Congress vs BJP street battles in several cities

Centre to retain Education Minister despite NEET row, may compensate suicide victims' kin

The Indian central government is unlikely to remove Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite growing demands linked to the NEET paper leak controversy. Authorities believe the minister bears no direct responsibility for the alleged examination irregularities. The government is, however, open to providing compensation to families of students who died by suicide in connection with the controversy. Officials have also indicated willingness to engage in dialogue with protesters led by the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP). Parliament has been identified as the appropriate platform for addressing and resolving the issue.

Future wars can’t be fought by individual services: Air Chief at INS Malvan ceremony

Dr Reddy's warns Trump's 200% pharma tariffs could spike medicine costs for Americans

The US government is planning steep tariffs on imported generic medicines, with duties potentially reaching 200% over the coming years. Indian pharmaceutical giant Dr Reddy's Laboratories has cautioned that American consumers are likely to face significantly higher medicine prices as a result. The company considers relocating its manufacturing operations to the United States impractical at this stage. India stands to be heavily affected by these measures, given its position as a major supplier of generic drugs to the US market.

BJP, Congress workers come to blows in Patna as Delhi protests fallout continues