Politics · India
Supreme Court advises listening to youth, government unveils NEET reforms
The Supreme Court advised authorities to listen to and counsel protesting youth, stating reasoning is the most powerful tool to prevent violence. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant suggested authorities should deal with situations by pacifying and reasoning with demonstrators. The court also noted that stone-pelting cannot be justified. Separately, the government announced reforms for the NEET exam, including a 10-stage security protocol, AI, and blockchain technology, following paper leaks.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 9 · Right 2 n = 16
- Left (5): National Herald, Newslaundry, Scroll.in, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9 votes, 10 outlets): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), LiveLaw, Mathrubhumi English, Navbharat Times, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The New Indian Express
- Right (2): News18 Hindi, The Pioneer