Parliament Disrupted Over NEET Leak; Govt Offers Debate, Opposition Demands Minister's Ouster

Students not terrorists, we fully support their demands: Rahul Gandhi on students protesting against paper leaks

Salman Khan supports anti-paper-leak student protests, urges focus on education

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has publicly backed students protesting against paper leaks in India, describing the issue as 'very serious.' He took to Instagram to commend students for uniting in demand of a stronger education system, also recognizing the role of supportive parents. Khan stressed that the movement should remain centred on education and stay clear of political influence. However, he expressed concern and sadness over reports that some protests had turned violent, disrupting what had otherwise been a peaceful demonstration.

Death toll rises to 13 in Sikkim tunnel collapse as rescue ops continue

Rescue teams recovered one more body from the collapsed NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel in Sikkim on Wednesday. The latest recovery brought the total number of bodies retrieved from the site to 13. Officials confirmed that search and rescue operations are still ongoing at the tunnel. The incident occurred at the hydropower project site, where workers were trapped following the tunnel collapse.

Chhattisgarh CM Eyes Winter Session for Uniform Civil Code Bill

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister has indicated that a Uniform Civil Code bill is likely to be introduced during the upcoming winter session of the state legislature. The announcement signals the ruling government's intent to push forward with the legislation in the near term. The Chief Minister also highlighted that the state is undertaking multiple initiatives aimed at the economic empowerment of women. One such scheme already in place is the 'Mahatari Vandan Yojana,' which forms part of the government's broader welfare agenda for women.