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INDIA Bloc Student Wings to Protest UGC Draft and Paper Leaks on March 26

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11 months ago

March 8, 2025

On March 26, student organizations aligned with the INDIA bloc partners will hold a protest at Jantar Mantar, focusing on several pressing issues, including paper leaks, the new UGC draft, the reinstatement of student body elections, and advocating for social justice in education. This announcement was made during a joint press conference on Saturday.

Participating groups include the Congress-affiliated National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), various Left-affiliated organizations such as the All India Students’ Association (AISA), Students’ Federation of India (SFI), and All India Students’ Federation (AISF), along with the Muslim Students’ Federation, the Samajwadi Party’s Samajwadi Chatra Sabha, and Chhatra RJD from the RJD.

During their meeting on Saturday, these student organizations adopted a joint resolution and outlined plans to mobilize students, educators, including former UGC chairpersons, and leaders from the INDIA bloc, alongside teachers’ associations.

Key topics discussed included the need for action against paper leaks and corruption within National Testing Agency (NTA) exams, particularly UGC-NET and NEET. The student leaders expressed their disapproval of the new UGC draft, claiming it undermines transparency in the appointment of Vice Chancellors at Central universities. They also called for the restoration of student union elections across all universities and emphasized the need for social justice within the educational system, particularly concerning the unfilled reserved seats.

At the press conference, NSUI National President Varun Choudhary stated, “The Modi government is systematically dismantling the education system. Unemployment has reached a record high in the past 45 years, and the rate of student suicides has surpassed that of farmers.” He added, “The government’s policies are suffocating students and youth, leading them into despair and uncertainty.”

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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1 week ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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1 week ago

January 30, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.