1. Protests in Parliament: Opposition Raises Student Protest and Ayodhya Donation Controversies
Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc staged a protest at Makar Dwar in the Parliament complex on Thursday, demanding accountability over the alleged police action against student protesters and raising concerns over the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation row. The demonstration came ahead of the Rajya Sabha taking up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
2. Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM as Opposition Protests Over Alleged Police Action on NEET Students
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM on Thursday after Opposition MPs created an uproar over the alleged police action on students protesting the NEET examination issue. The Opposition demanded a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Despite Speaker Om Birla’s appeal to allow Question Hour to proceed, sloganeering continued, forcing the House to be adjourned. Before the disruption, the Speaker congratulated para-athletes Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil for their medal-winning performances at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
3. ‘Students Deserve Justice’: Rahul Gandhi Seeks SC-Monitored Probe Into Alleged Police Brutality
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate alleged police brutality during the July 20 NEET protest. Sharing a video on X, he said, “Students deserve justice,” and called for accountability over the alleged crackdown on protesters.
4. CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Tells PM Modi to ‘Become an Influencer’, Warns of Fresh Student Agitation
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he should “become an influencer” over his recent outreach to youth. Questioning the implementation of the anti-paper leak law, Dipke warned of another nationwide student protest if FIRs against protesters are not withdrawn, adding that students’ anger could impact future elections.
5. ‘Photographing Protest Is Not a Crime’: Row Erupts Over Prayagraj Student’s Alleged Detention
A controversy has erupted after the family of 21-year-old Saif Ali, a Prayagraj student, alleged he was held by police for nearly 24 hours after attending a CJP protest. The Cockroach Janta Party demanded his release, saying, “Photographing a peaceful protest is not a crime.” Prayagraj Police, however, denied taking Saif into custody.
6. ‘No Pakistani Kashmir, Only PoK’: Indian Embassy Rebukes New York Times Over Headline
The Indian Embassy in the US criticised The New York Times for using the term “Pakistani Kashmir” in a headline, calling it “misleading and incorrect.” In a post on X, the Embassy asserted that there is only “Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)” and reiterated that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India, while accusing Pakistan of illegally occupying parts of these territories.
7. Haryana Congress Shifts MLAs to Shimla Ahead of Rajya Sabha Poll Amid Cross-Voting Fears
Political activity has intensified in Haryana ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections, with the Congress moving 31 MLAs to Shimla amid fears of cross-voting and poaching. The legislators are staying at a private hotel under tight security after party leaders urged them to remain united before the March 16 polling.
8. ‘Home Minister Must Be in the House’: Opposition Protests Continue in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha witnessed noisy scenes as Deputy Leader of Opposition Pramod Tiwari demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence to answer allegations of police action against student protesters in Delhi. As Opposition MPs raised slogans of “Home Minister, come to the House,” the Chair said members would be allowed to raise issues with permission, but the disruption continued.
9. Assam Flood Toll Rises to 78; Over 3 Lakh Still Affected Amid Fresh Heavy Rain Warning
Assam’s flood death toll has climbed to 78 after three more fatalities were reported in Sivasagar and Golaghat districts. Over three lakh people remain affected across seven districts, while the India Meteorological Department has warned of more heavy rainfall, raising concerns over fresh flooding, waterlogging and landslides in vulnerable areas.
10. US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After Attack on Military Bases in Jordan
The United States launched fresh military strikes on Iran on Thursday, calling them a “powerful response” to Tehran’s attacks on US bases in Jordan a day earlier. The escalation marks a renewed phase of the West Asia conflict, with President Donald Trump vowing a strong retaliation against Iran.
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