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Congress Leaders Protest Outside PM Modi's Residence Over NEET Police Action
On July 21, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge led a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi, demanding resignations over police action against students protesting NEET paper leak irregularities. The sit-in followed clashes during a Cockroach Janta Party-led march to Parliament. Several opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, were detained by Delhi Police amid heightened security. The government expressed willingness to discuss the NEET issue in Parliament, while the Congress accused it of evading accountability. The Aam Aadmi Party criticized Congress's protest, alleging it weakened the ongoing student agitation.
CJP Removes Spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya After Viral Burger Video During Protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) removed spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after a viral video showed him eating a burger at a mall during the party's 'Chalo Sansad' protest in Delhi, where demonstrators faced police action. The party condemned his conduct as "deeply insensitive" and inconsistent with its values. Dahiya defended himself, citing exhaustion and hunger, and questioned the criticism. He was also confronted by protesters for his absence. The timing of the video has not been independently verified, and the controversy sparked widespread online debate.
US and Iran Exchange Daily Strikes Amid Escalating Conflict Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have engaged in daily airstrikes for over ten consecutive nights amid escalating conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. Despite US efforts to reopen the strait, Iran maintains its hold, attacking tankers and US allies in the region. The interim peace deal has collapsed, and diplomatic efforts, including talks mediated by Pakistan, continue amid rising tensions. The conflict has disrupted global energy supplies, increased oil prices, and resulted in casualties on both sides.



