{
  "id": 642872,
  "title": "Amit Shah says ready for NEET debate from 3 pm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/amit-shah-says-ready-for-neet-debate-from-3-pm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T07:02:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amit-shah-says-ready-for-neet-debate-from-3-pm-puts-ball-in-oppositions-court/articleshow/133173889.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Wednesday that the government is prepared for a comprehensive debate in Parliament regarding the student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. The discussion, which could start at 3 pm and continue until 3 pm the following day, is a response to the Opposition's repeated demands for answers. Shah challenged the Opposition to submit their letter to the Speaker by 2 pm so they could begin the debate. He stated that the government is ready to address all aspects of the protests and is willing to answer any questions raised by the Opposition. Shah accused the Opposition of preventing Parliament from functioning and questioned their repeated demands for a response from him. He reiterated that the government has nothing to hide and is willing to extend the proceedings late into the night if necessary. Shah also proposed suspending Question Hour, subject to the Speaker's approval, to facilitate the discussion. The Opposition has been protesting against Shah's remarks, with leaders demanding answers from the government and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeking a response from Shah.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "RaGa says Amit Shah lacks courage to face House",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/raga-says-amit-shah-lacks-courage-to-face-house",
        "published": "2026-08-12T07:26:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}