IJR News — today's news from every side
open
serve
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
News
Home
Politics
World
Sports
Markets
Business
Entertainment
Music
Health
Tech
Science
Good News
Ask Genius
Apps
Ask Genius
Apps
Trending
Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Back Youth NEET Protests
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh publicly backed the Cockroach Janta Party's Sansad Chalo NEET protests, urging authorities to listen to the youth and framing them as the democracy's future. The demonstrations during Parliament's Monsoon Session called for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid clashes and police action that drew widespread celebrity support.
+2
Share
Congress Privilege Motion Over PM Residence Incident
x/narendra-modi
— Jul 23, 2026
Congress MP Hibi Eden filed a privilege motion in the Lok Sabha alleging breach of parliamentary rights and immunities of Rahul Gandhi and several Congress women MPs after a peaceful protest outside Prime Minister Modi's residence, accusing police of brutal manhandling and Gandhi being dragged to Chhatrasal Stadium amid protests over paper leaks and calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
+3
Share
Kharge Skips Birthday Seeks Accountability Amid Protests
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge refused to celebrate his 84th birthday to protest police action against student demonstrators, decrying lathicharges, tear gas, and the near-sealed Parliament and internet shutdown as assaults on democracy. He urged immediate parliamentary discussion, accountability for the crackdown and paper leaks, the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and a reformed, merit-based education system.
+3
Share
Video
— YouTube
Jon on Trump's Meme Assault on Canada & the Alternate Reality He's Constructed | The Daily Show
The Daily Show · 8.3M views · Sep 9, 2026
21:06
Nearly 400 Years After Being Founded to Begin Teaching America's Ministers, Harvard Elects New Chief Chaplain – an Atheist
Opinion
— Sep 5, 2021
It’s been clear for a long time that Harvard is no longer Harvard. An institution that was founded in 1636 and once educated the best and brightest of young American minds has turned into just another progressive…
Share
IJR
White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
Simon August · 3 min · 4h
Video: Mr. Rogers’ 1-Minute Song About Gender Would Likely Be Banned by PBS Today
Reporting
— Dec 25, 2022
Few figures are as universally celebrated and beloved as American television host and Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers. His show “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” an educational program for preschool-age children, is…
Share
Ranking
Most Powerful Women in the World
Global power today flows from political office, corporate leadership, and institutional reach that shape policy and economies. These women sit at the center of those levers, making their decisions consequential for billions. Vote to rank who holds the most sway.
730 votes · 26 candidates
Hazare letter to Modi backs Pradhan resignation
x/narendra-modi
— Jul 22, 2026
Anti-corruption veteran Anna Hazare wrote to Prime Minister Modi urging dialogue over police action during student protests and arguing that broad youth grievances—from NEET paper leaks to unemployment—reflect public distress rather than mere law and order. He also backed calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as a signal of accountability and governance improvement, stressing that such steps would not weaken the government.
+4
Share
Haryana CM Congratulates NEET AIR 2 Panshul Bansal
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated NEET UG 2026 AIR 2 holder Panshul Bansal in Chandigarh, praising his hard work, dedication, and potential to contribute to the healthcare system. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also lauded Bansal and highlighted Aryan Gupta as AIR 1, noting the emphasis on discipline and guidance behind their successes as the government underscores merit in medical entrances.
+2
Share
Kharge demands Parliament speech on paper leaks
x/narendra-modi
— Jul 24, 2026
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to make a formal statement in Parliament on the NEET paper leaks, calling for the Education Minister’s dismissal and accountability for forceful actions against protesters; Modi countered with a video pledge and a plan to bring a fast-track bill, prompting Kharge and others to demand parliamentary discussion rather than late-night addresses. Rahul Gandhi joined in criticizing the approach, reinforcing calls for a detailed debate in Parliament on education reforms and accountability.
+6
Share
Nadda Visits Delhi Hospitals to Review Protesters' Injuries
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge hospitals to check on protesters injured during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Chalo Sansad march, with around 60 protesters and over 118 police injured. The protests demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Nadda had earlier held talks with CJP representatives promising internal discussions, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi visiting injured protesters and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continuing treatment.
+11
Share
On X · @WrestleOps
Damian Priest Turns Heel on Tag Partner R-Truth on WWE SmackDown
The @WrestleOps post reports that Damian Priest attacked/turned on R-Truth on the September 12, 2026 episode of SmackDown. It marks a heel turn after a babyface run viewed as underwhelming. Reactions are mostly positive or accepting that the turn was overdue, with some indifference but little strong opposition.
923 likes · now
INDIA bloc MPs march to Gandhi Smriti over NEET
x/dharmendra-pradhan
— Jul 23, 2026
INDIA bloc leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, marched to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg to remember NEET paper-leak victims and express solidarity with injured students amid heavy police barricades and sit-ins. The protests have intensified as the opposition presses for accountability, including calls for the Education Minister’s resignation and action against paper leaks.
+16
Share
Video
— YouTube
Rampage Jackson SURPRISED CripMac With a BRAND NEW BOXING KIT #rampagejackson #cripmac
Clips Edge · 4.6M views · Sep 8, 2026
0:37
NEET Protests Expand as Celebrities Call for Dialogue
x/dharmendra-pradhan
— Jul 22, 2026
Yuvraj Singh and other public figures urged peace, safety, and dialogue for India’s students as protests over NEET-UG paper leaks continue, with Opposition demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Parliament debates amid police action at Jantar Mantar. The demonstrations have grown in scale, triggering FIRs, court notices, and frequent adjournments as the dispute intensifies.
+3
Share
VS Battle
Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side
Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for NEET Leaks
x/narendra-modi
— Jul 23, 2026
The Modi government is fast-tracking justice for exam paper leaks by establishing fast-track courts to swiftly punish the culprits, a move framed as safeguarding the welfare and future of India’s youth, with Amit Shah endorsing the decision. The announcements came amid protests over NEET leaks and ongoing political pressure including calls for the education minister’s resignation.
+45
Share
Delhi Protests Turn Violent; Sonu Sood Urges Compassion
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Actor Sonu Sood urged compassion toward students amid the NEET-UG protests, insisting the future deserves a hug, not a lathi, as clashes left over 118 police injured. The demonstrations, led by the Cockroach Janata Party, spurred appeals from Rahul Gandhi on peaceful protest as demands including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation for affected families were raised.
+3
Share
Salman Khan urges Sonam Wangchuk end hunger
x/salman-khan
— Jul 23, 2026
Bollywood star Salman Khan urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and return home, offering to send home-cooked food while stressing that students’ education and safety are the top priority and citing the Prime Minister’s pledge to take action against those behind the NEET paper leak. He consistently framed the protests as peaceful and appealed for trust in the government’s response, extending ongoing support to the movement while urging restraint.
+13
Share
Daily Caller News Foundation
White House Weighs Using Defense Production Act To Expand Oil Refining, Report Says
The White House is weighing how to use the Defense Production Act to expand U.S. oil refining capacity, Reuters reported Friday.
4h · 4 reads
CJP Protests Delhi Police Brutality, 20+ Deaths Reported
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke apologized to injured supporters, alleging Delhi Police brutality during the Sansad Chalo protest and accusing the government of protecting Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid claims of deaths tied to a NEET paper-leak row. The demonstrations in Delhi included clashes with police, reports of violence against protesters, and continued sit-ins at Jantar Mantar as calls for Pradhan's resignation intensified.
+5
Share
Quiz
Which decade is your soul from?
Some souls shipped late. Twelve questions to find the decade yours was actually manufactured in.
3 min · today's quiz
Gangwar Appointed Education Secretary as NEET Row Broadens Reshuffle
x/national-eligibility-cum-entrance-test-undergraduate
— Jul 23, 2026
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, as the new Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, with Vineet Joshi reassigned to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj amid protests over NEET paper leaks and exam irregularities. The reshuffle also spans other secretary-level postings across the government as scrutiny of the education sector continues.
+26
Share
Madhya Pradesh Plans Fast-Track Courts in Four Cities
x/narendra-modi
— Jul 24, 2026
Madhya Pradesh plans a major road upgrade, converting a 63-km Badwah–Dhamnod highway to four lanes at about ₹2,508 crore and allocating large-scale road infrastructure funding for 2026–31. Concurrently, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced four new fast-track courts in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur to expedite youth-related cases, along with a sharp expansion of medical education and welfare disbursements to millions of beneficiaries.
+2
Share
Video
— YouTube
Ghost
Jhené Aiko - Topic · 186.6K views · Sep 11, 2026
2:04
Uttarakhand Unveils Construction Workers Welfare Schemes
x/pushkar-singh-dhami
— Jul 23, 2026
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled a broad package of welfare schemes for registered construction workers, including nutrition, education materials, sanitation kits, and yoga and wellness training, paired with Mobile Medical Vans delivering 44 diagnostic tests to workers in remote areas under the Workers’ Health Check-up Scheme. The plan also links 210 residential yoga trainees and 70 technically trained youths to employment opportunities, underscoring a transparent, workers-first approach.
+2
Share
Mexico’s President Files Charges After Being Groped in Public
x/mexican
— Nov 5, 2025
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped by a drunk man while taking a five-minute walk from Mexico’s National Palace to the Education Ministry— an incident caught on video that has ignited a national conversation…
Share
IJR
Iraqi Militias Join The Iran War As The Fire Rises
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 4h