The Jharkhand paper leak protest has intensified, with students continuing their agitation in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The protesters are demanding the cancellation of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination, a CBI probe or an independent inquiry by retired High Court judges from outside the state, along with major reforms in the recruitment process.

Mumbai witnessed a massive show of unity and celebration as Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray came together for a grand Tiranga Vijay Morcha, following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid the NEET controversy. The victory rally began with preparations stretching from Shivaji Park to the Siddhivinayak Temple, with thousands of supporters joining the march carrying the Indian tricolour. The event, initially planned as a solidarity march over alleged NEET irregularities and police action against students, transformed into a victory procession after Pradhan's resignation. Addressing the gathering, Raj Thackeray described the student movement as a watershed moment, saying Gen Z had demonstrated its power to hold governments accountable through democratic protest. He praised young people across the country for leading a peaceful movement that ultimately forced political action. WATCH