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A Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) official's comment, 'Kutte bhonke hazaar' (thousands of dogs bark), has ignited widespread criticism from student aspirants and opposition leaders who accuse him of likening protesting students to dogs.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke congratulated the protesting students after the Jharkhand government accepting their demands on Monday
In a post on Instagram, Kangana Ranaut shared a report featuring Mishra's comment - who had joined the protesting students at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi last week.
Indian NDA MPs are questioning Rahul Gandhi's silence over the alleged use of lathis and water cannons against protesting students in Jharkhand. Separately, actor Prakash Raj also condemned the crackdown, stating that 'brutality won't work anymore'.
Student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in job exams are set to continue after talks with the state government failed to reach a resolution. The government has proposed cancelling three exams and setting up fast-track courts, but students maintain their demand for a CBI probe.
Student protests in Jharkhand have intensified, entering their 13th day, with demonstrators demanding justice over alleged irregularities in the JPSC exam. Chief Minister Hemant Soren has met with the governor and the government is reaching out to student delegations for talks.
Prime Minister Modi questioned his own message of forgiveness after students hurled abuses at him and his late mother during a protest at Jantar Mantar. In a video, Modi stated he was forgiving them, attributing their actions to being 'misguided'.
Protests are escalating worldwide, with demonstrations against mass tourism on Mallorca turning violent and Gen Z protesters in India influencing political debate. Meanwhile, Pakistan-administered Kashmir holds elections amidst protests, and Albanian police are accused of brutality during parliamentary gatherings.
Anna Hazare started a silent protest in Ahilyanagar supporting Delhi students. Students are protesting alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks.
The Delhi High Court has refused to suspend a BJP MLA's conviction in a celebratory firing case. Separately, the court addressed a plea alleging force against students, while government sources indicated an openness to dialogue with protesting students.
The rector of the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA), Miroslav Dachev, has agreed to meet with student representatives protesting against him.
A report by Raskrikavanje reveals that pro-regime newspapers in Serbia published over 1,800 manipulative news stories in 2025, frequently featuring President Vučić on their covers and portraying protesting students and citizens as terrorists.
Construction work on a concrete wall along the Vlasina River in Vlasotince, Serbia, resumed after police intervened to remove students who were attempting to block the construction site.
Protesting students gathered in front of the Athens Parliament on the third anniversary of the tragic train crash in Tempi, Greece.
The Iranian government has stated that students are permitted to protest but must respect certain boundaries, such as the national flag, despite acknowledging widespread anger.
A remark by a Bihar exam officer, likening protesting students to 'dogs barking,' has triggered a row, with Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav demanding an apology and supporting the students at the protest site.
Rahul Gandhi has written to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, suggesting he personally meet with protesting students and address their concerns. This comes as students plan to gherao the CM's residence and have urged Gandhi to withdraw government support.
Kewal Dhillon, the Punjab BJP Chief, has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence from Ranchi following a lathi-charge incident involving protesting students.
Indian police used force to disperse youth protesters in Jharkhand who were demonstrating against alleged irregularities in recent examinations and demanding an overhaul of the system. The protests have garnered attention from political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, who criticized the use of force.
The Jharkhand government has initiated talks with students protesting against the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examination results, promising to sympathetically consider their demands. This engagement comes as the student protests, including a hunger strike, have continued for several days.
Protesting students in Jharkhand are demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, declaring him unfit to hold office. They plan to gherao (surround) the state assembly as part of their ongoing protests.
Rahul Gandhi has accused Amit Shah of ordering the use of force on protesting students, sparking a major uproar in the Lok Sabha and prompting the BJP to demand proof. Gandhi also criticized the resignation of Pradhan, stating the RSS truly ran the education ministry.
The Indian government has extended multiple offers for talks to protesting students and the CJP (Citizens for Justice and Peace) within the last 24 hours, inviting them to discussions to find a solution amidst the NEET examination controversy.
Actor Imran Khan and singer Arijit Singh have joined other public figures in voicing support for protesting students across the Indian capital, urging restraint and dialogue.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the CJP, was reportedly beaten and detained during a protest at Jantar Mantar, where a woman also hurled ink at him. The incident occurred amidst ongoing demonstrations, with allegations of police lathi-charging protesting students.
Students at NATFA protested with calls for resignation, while faculty members voiced their support for the protesting students, who are planning further demonstrations.
Honduran riot police fired tear gas at approximately 300 students protesting outside the National Congress in Tegucigalpa. The students were demanding that lawmakers reject a proposed cut to the budget of the National Autonomous University of Honduras.
Romania's Education Minister, Mihai Dimian, met with students protesting in Victory Square for adequate education funding, expressing his desire for a larger budget for students and a change in mentality.
Kerala's health minister was hospitalized following a scuffle with protesting students at Kannur station.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) issued a 'two-day' warning regarding First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against protesting students, after the Apex Court's request for a consolidated list of FIRs to quash was resisted by the government.
Bar Council of India Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra is facing calls for his resignation from the 'Cockroach Janta Party' following a controversy involving NALSAR students and a rebuke from Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The CJI criticized the Bar Council's move against protesting students, while Mishra stated shared interests with the CJP.
Student protests in Jharkhand have ignited a political clash, with the Chief Minister accusing the BJP of misleading students for political gain, while NDA MPs criticize Rahul Gandhi's silence on the use of force against protesters.
Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba, an ally of the NDA, defended his speech in support of protesting students, stating it was an 'honest speech' and not dissent, which has been interpreted as a warning the BJP can no longer ignore.
Ministers in Jharkhand met with protesting students at the State Guest House in Ranchi, but the agitation over alleged irregularities in the JPSC recruitment process, now in its 14th day, is set to continue.
Students in Jharkhand are protesting against alleged exam irregularities, with some on a hunger strike, demanding a CBI probe while Chief Minister Hemant Soren has stated his doors are open for dialogue and awaits a CID report.
The Indian Supreme Court has ordered all states to release student protesters under 18 and those without criminal records, while also directing a probe into alleged police excesses during recent protests. The court emphasized that those responsible for any misconduct must be held accountable.
The Indian government has extended four offers for talks to protesting students within the last 24 hours, inviting them to discussions at JP Nadda's residence to find a solution.
A prominent farmer leader and ally of the BJP, Khot, has sparked controversy by referring to protesting students as 'terrorists'.
Attempts to establish a dialogue between protesting students of the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts (NATFA) and its rector, Prof. Miroslav Dachev, have failed to bridge their positions, with the rector refusing to resign.
Rahul Gandhi has criticized Education Minister Pradhan for labeling protesting students as 'terrorists' and demanded an apology and resignation from the minister.
The Serbian government is alleged to be exploiting a recent university tragedy, where a 25-year-old woman was found dead after a panic-induced jump, to target schools and protesting students.
Romania's Minister of Education, Mihai Dimian, met with students protesting in Bucharest's Victory Square, expressing his desire for a larger budget for students and a change in the education system.
Iran has issued a warning to protesting students, while the world's largest aircraft carrier has arrived in Crete, amidst regional tensions.