Actor Manushi Chhillar has joined the protests against the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, recalling her own experience of having to retake the exam in 2015. She emphasizes the emotional, financial, and psychological costs of reappearing in the exam. Chhillar believes that the paper leak erodes trust in institutions and affects students' hard work.
Shivangi Joshi and Shilpa Shinde got into a heated argument on Lock Upp, with Shivangi accusing Shilpa of 's**t shaming' her and spreading rumors about her personal life. The argument started when Apoorva Mukhija told Shivangi that Shilpa had allegedly 's**t shamed' her and claimed she had affairs with all her co-stars. Shivangi responded by calling Shilpa out for talking behind her back and quest…
Singer Sonu Nigam has postponed his upcoming concert in Delhi due to ongoing student protests over the NEET paper leak. The protests have spread across the country with students and celebrities demanding a dialogue between the government and students. Other celebrities like Anubhav Singh Bassi and Soha Ali Khan have also cancelled or postponed their events in solidarity with the students.
Ohh My Dog, directed by Amit Rai, has received a U/A rating from the Central Board of Film Certification. The board has ordered seven modifications, including muting brand references and a cuss word. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on July 31.
Actor Prakash Raj expressed gratitude to activist Sonam Wangchuk for ending his 26-day hunger strike. Wangchuk broke his fast after negotiations with Union Ministers and senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh. Prakash Raj has been a vocal supporter of the Cockroach Janata Party protests over alleged examination irregularities for NEET.
Abhijeet Bhattacharya stood by Udit Narayan during a viral kiss controversy. He advised Udit to acknowledge the incident and move on. Udit Narayan has sung in many languages and won four National Film Awards.
Television presenter Pearle Maaney has come under criticism for her views on the nationwide student protests over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities. She expressed support for the students' demands and appealed for peaceful protests. Pearle's statement drew criticism from social media users who accused her of taking a neutral stand and downplaying the seriousness of the issue.
Mary Kate Golding, a 34-year-old American set decorator, was fatally stabbed in Queens, New York. Her husband, Joseph Azzaretto, was later found dead by hanging at Astoria Park. The couple's baby son was found unharmed at their home.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, has been leaked online despite its theatrical release. The movie, which opened to strong footfalls, has reportedly been pirated on several illegal websites. This is not the first time Jana Nayagan has faced piracy issues, with leaked footage surfacing online during its multiple postponements.
Pooja Bhatt, an actress and filmmaker, has criticized Delhi University's advisory asking students to avoid protests at Jantar Mantar. The protests are ongoing due to the NEET paper leak controversy and demand greater accountability and reforms in the education system. Pooja Bhatt believes that students' safety is at risk if their voices are suppressed.
