SC orders release of minors, first-time offenders arrested in NEET protest cases

July 28, 2026 2:10 PM

SC orders release of minors, first-time offenders arrested in NEET protest cases

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all states to release students below 18 years of age and those without criminal antecedents arrested or detained during the nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. It also directed that no coercive action be taken against students for the time being, while allowing investigations in the FIRs to continue. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana passed the directions while hearing...

Climate protesters swelter in Brazilian sun outside COP30 summit

November 16, 2025 3:24 PM

Climate protesters swelter in Brazilian sun outside COP30 summit

Thousands of climate protesters marched through the Brazilian city of Belem on Saturday in a noisy, diverse and peaceful display to demand more action to protect the fate of the planet and to vent their anger at governments and fossil fuel industries. A short distance away, negotiators reached the halfway point in the marathon COP30 climate summit, which seeks to turn years of promises into action to halt rising global temperatures and deliver support to those most affected by a warmer planet. ...