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  Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation News: Protesters vacate Jantar Mantar site, stage removed

  July 25, 2026 23:54 IST

  Dharmendra Pradhan resignation news LIVE: In his resignation post, Pradhan said he was deeply distressed by what he described as attempts by people in "responsible positions" to mislead students and create obstacles for political gain.

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  OPINION | If Parliament deadlock continues, let Centre bring anti-paper leak ordinance

  July 25, 2026 15:49 IST

  The new bill will replace Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The new bill has tough provisions. It proposes hiking the present three to five years maximum jail punishment to up to 10 years' imprisonment for individual offenders.

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  Kejriwal calls Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a 'win for democracy', hopes for revamp in NEET

  July 25, 2026 15:37 IST

  In a video on X, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister is a victory for democracy in India, while calling for structural changes in NEET to halt paper leak cases in India.

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  Sonam Wangchuk's first reaction to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation: 'It's a victory of democracy'

  July 25, 2026 15:41 IST

  Following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Wangchuk said the movement would now shift its focus from seeking accountability to advocating for systemic reforms in the education system.

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  Shiv Sena's Shrikant Shinde likely to replace Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister: Sources

  July 25, 2026 15:20 IST

  Sources have told India TV that Shiv Sena Lok Sabha member Shrikant Shinde could be inducted into the Union Cabinet and replace Dharmendra Pradhan as the Union Education Minister.

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  'Don't make me hero. This is our first step...', Abhijeet Dipke on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

  July 25, 2026 15:01 IST

  Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said, "Don't make me hero, this is our first step towards victory." The CJP founder has called for a nationwide candlelight march and silent vigil at 6 PM today.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as education minister amid massive protests over NEET paper leak

  July 25, 2026 15:05 IST

  Dharmendra Pradhan said, "To ensure that anti-national elements are not benefitted by the situation at Jantar Mantar and across the country, that the nation remains united, students in India do not get tangled in legal complexities and focus on their studies and their career, I have resigned."

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  Pak-based handles active during Op Sindoor are spreading fake contents, Delhi Police on CJP protests

  July 25, 2026 14:11 IST

  In a press briefing, DCP Central Rohit Rajbir Singh said, "Over 400 such social media accounts have been identified so far and blocked for spreading AI-generated content, deepfake videos, edited photos and other false content related to the protests."

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  PM Modi must apologise to students, their three demands are non-negotiable: Rahul Gandhi

  July 25, 2026 12:58 IST

  Rahul Gandhi said the first demand is that the Education Minister Dharmendra PRadhan, who is corrupt, incompetent, and misaligned, has to be sacked.

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  Will Dharmendra Pradhan resign today? Major announcement expected after CJP-govt talks at 3 pm

  July 25, 2026 14:13 IST

  Earlier in the day, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) said the group wants a clear "yes or no" from the Central government on whether it will seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ahead of a scheduled meeting with the government later in the day.

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  Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, says fight will go on until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

  July 25, 2026 11:11 IST

  Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, via a video further extended his gratitude to participants nationwide for protesting peacefully and making the move a notable success.

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  Paper Leak Protests: CJP calls off agitation after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation | As it happened

  July 25, 2026 23:58 IST

  Paper Leak Protests: Dharmendra Pradhan resigned has resigned as Union Education Minister amid continued protests in Delhi over NEET paper leak. The CJP has welcomed the move and called it a victory for India's democratic values.

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  Delhi liquor shops to shut at 8 pm over the weekend amid CJP protests

  July 25, 2026 9:25 IST

  "The shops will now close by 8 pm till the weekend. The decision was taken based on the police inputs flagging the prevailing situation due to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar," a senior Delhi government officer said.

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  CJP's Ranka warns Centre of tough stance if Dharmendra Pradhan doesn't resign

  July 25, 2026 9:31 IST

  "If Dharmendra Pradhan does not resign, then let us know; then there is no point in this kind of meeting. We will work on our future strategy... If the government continues this way, then we will be forced to opt for the tough stance," said CJP National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka.

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  PM Modi sets new world record with 303 million views on anti-paper leak Instagram reel in 24 hours

  July 25, 2026 8:58 IST

  Interestingly, this reel has surpassed the previous record of 300 million views, held by IShowSpeed for a reel featuring his meeting with BTS during the FIFA World Cup.

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  18 Delhi metro stations to remain closed today amid CJP protests; check list

  July 25, 2026 8:20 IST

  DMRC announced closure of 18 metro stations from 7:30 AM today, July 25. Earlier on Friday, seventeen metro stations were closed for the third consecutive day.

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  2,500 miscreants with criminal records identified through FRS system at Jantar Mantar, 15 FIRs filed

  July 25, 2026 8:12 IST

  Delhi Police had deployed the FRS system at Jantar Mantar following the violence on July 20. Over 2,500 miscreants were detected over the past three days—July 21, 22, and 23 and Delhi Police has registered a total of 15 FIRs so far.

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  Amarnath Yatra resumes after six-day suspension due to inclement weather conditions

  July 25, 2026 7:46 IST

  The 18th batch comprising 6,269 pilgrims including 1470 women, 25 children and 54 Sadhus departed in a convoy of 223 vehicles under tight security arrangements at about 2.40 am for the Baltal base camp, as per reports quoting officials.

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  Wangchuk's wife urges all to show compassion to her husband: 'Pause before you rush to criticise'

  July 25, 2026 6:52 IST

  Gitanjali J Angmo said the least we can offer Sonam Wangchuk is a day of compassion before burdening him with our own expectations and political calculations. "Not everyone is qualified to judge a life of selfless service. One must first earn moral stature to do so. Please. Have a heart," she said.

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  In another late-night video, PM Modi thanks 'young friends for insightful suggestions'

  July 25, 2026 0:00 IST

  Sharing another video on Instagram amid CJP's protests over NEET paper leak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked people for their 'insightful suggestions'. This is the second straight day when the prime minister shared a video on his social media handles over paper leak cases.

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  Sonam Wangchuk slams critics over breaking fast: 'Do I need certificate after 26 days of hunger'

  July 25, 2026 1:25 IST

  Sonam Wangchuk rejected allegations that he had struck a deal with the Centre to end his 26-day hunger strike, saying such claims ignored the personal sacrifices he had made.

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  CJI calls out 'reckless reporting', says no plea filed in SC over police action on CJP protesters

  July 25, 2026 1:26 IST

  Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed as "reckless" media reports claiming that he had refused an urgent hearing on the July 20 police action against students.

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  Ravneet Singh Bittu resigns as MoS Railways amid buzz of contesting Punjab assembly polls next year

  July 25, 2026 1:27 IST

  Bittu joined the BJP in 2024 after quitting the Congress. He is a prominent political face in Punjab and the grandson of former chief minister Beant Singh.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 24, 2026

  July 24, 2026 20:24 IST

  In today's episode of Aaj Ki Baat, the focus will be on the NEET paper leak protests in Delhi and the Union Cabinet clearing the anti-paper leak bill, which has provisions for up to 10 years' jail and Rs 10 crore fine. The bill will be tabled next week in the Parliament.

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  NTA sacks 47 officials, more terminations expected in major overhaul amid NEET paper leak protests

  July 25, 2026 0:01 IST

  The NTA has sacked 47 of its officials in a major overhaul amid the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over NEET paper leak. Further action is expected against more officials and the outsourcing model could also be revamped.

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  Jamiat chief Maulana Mahmood Madani urges Centre to uphold constitutional principles on Waqf

  July 24, 2026 19:53 IST

  Maulana Madani said the challenges facing Waqf properties are not limited to external pressures but also stem from internal weaknesses, including administrative negligence, poor governance and inadequate preservation of legal records.

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  Centre directs GitHub to block Bitchat over security concerns during CJP protests

  July 24, 2026 19:06 IST

  It is suspected that Bitchat was used by protesters in and around Jantar Mantar during the CJP protests after internet services were shut down in the area. A probe has now been launched by the Delhi Police, while the government has ordered GitHub to block Bitchat.

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  RAF begins probe into claims of pellet gun use, excessive force on NEET paper leak protests in Delhi

  July 25, 2026 3:15 IST

  The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has directed the Inspector General (IG) of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), its specialised anti-riot unit, to verify the sequence of events during the protests, including the crowd-control measures adopted by RAF personnel.