Dharmendra Pradhan
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CJP calls Pradhan's resignation 'non-negotiable', says protest to continue until demand is met
India | Jul 23, 2026, 07:27 AM ISTCJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said Sonam Wangchuk has publicly appealed to all protesters to maintain peace and conduct this protest in the right manner.
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Speed News: Sonam Wangchuk offers to end fast if protesters face no action
Originals | Jul 23, 2026, 12:12 AM ISTSonam Wangchuk writes to centre, offers to end fast if protesters face no action. Rahul Gandhi demands Pradhan's resignation, accountability over student assaults. CJI Surya Kant warns against wasting court's time in CJP protest violence issue.
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'Pradhan's resignation, accountability for student assaults': Rahul Gandhi lays down three demands
India | Jul 22, 2026, 05:20 PM ISTRahul Gandhi hit out at the central government while addressing the media and raised three demands regarding the alleged NEET paper leak. Gandhi demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as his foremost demand.
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Govt tried to contact us, we are ready for talks at Jantar Mantar or neutral place: CJP's Ranka
India | Jul 22, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTProtesters of the CJP continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, with more supporters gathering at the protest site overnight and volunteers receiving food and other supplies sent by sympathisers.
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Naveen Patnaik demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over police action on CJP protesters
India | Jul 22, 2026, 08:18 AM ISTI just had a meeting with BJD MPs on the serious matter of what is happening in Delhi... The situation is very grave, Naveen Patnaik said on CJP protests.
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Rahul lays out demands after detention drama: 'Apologise to students, sack Dharmendra Pradhan'
India | Jul 22, 2026, 12:06 AM ISTIn a video recorded at Chhatrasal Stadium and shared after his release from police custody, Rahul Gandhi said the Congress had gone ahead with its protest because the government had ignored the party's demand for a discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament.
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'Committed to discussing NEET, owe students more than outrage': Dharmendra Pradhan hits out at Rahul
India | Jul 21, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTThe education minister said Rahul Gandhi and the Congress are misusing the country's students as tools to create political disruption during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. He also claimed that Rahul refused the government's proposal to discuss the issue.
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Centre accuses Rahul Gandhi of U-turn as Congress remains firm on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
India | Jul 21, 2026, 07:17 PM ISTJitendra Singh said he held talks with Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders during the protest near the Prime Minister's residence, but the discussions failed to end the demonstration. Singh claimed Rahul Gandhi had initially agreed to withdraw the protest if the government allowed a discussion.
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Rahul Gandhi demands Pradhan's resignation, PM Modi's apology over police on against CJP protests
India | Jul 21, 2026, 12:58 PM ISTRahul Gandhi said the youth are protesting against the education and testing system and the whole country knows that the education and testing system is hollowed out by termites.
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Pradhan's resignation, Wangchuk's release: The demands raised by CJP during meet with Nadda
India | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe CJP has raised three demands following meeting Union Minister JP Nadda. One of their demands remain the resignation of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET paper leak.
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NEET: Govt plans major reforms to curb paper leaks, says Dharmendra Pradhan | Exclusive Interview
Education | Jun 25, 2026, 01:14 PM ISTThe NEET paper was leaked as some section of teachers who should be protectors became perpetrators. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been asked to take strong legal action against the "compromised" teachers, and their properties will be confiscated," said Pradhan.
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NEET UG re-exam 2026 underway for nearly 23 lakh candidates; security heightened across centres
Education | Jun 21, 2026, 03:11 PM ISTThe examination will conclude at 5.15 pm, including an additional 15 minutes for candidates. It is being conducted at 5,440 centres across 551 cities in India, along with 14 centres overseas. Candidates appeared for the test in English and 12 Indian languages.
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NEET re-exam: Dharmendra Pradhan makes appeal to aspirants; here's what education minister said
India | Jun 21, 2026, 11:32 AM ISTThe NEET-UG 2026 examination is being conducted again after the May 3 test was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The Centre subsequently directed the CBI to carry out a detailed investigation into the matter.
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Dharmendra Pradhan reviews preparations for NEET UG re-exam: Know what measures NTA is taking
Education | Jun 09, 2026, 07:53 PM ISTThe NTA is going to conduct the NEET UG re-exam on June 21. On May 12, the NTA cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET, held on May 3 for medical admissions amid allegations of paper leak.
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NEET UG re-exam city slip 2026 out at neet.nta.nic.in; check how to download
Education | Jun 07, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTNEET UG re-exam admit card 2026 will be released three to four days before the exam. For the NEET exam 2026 to be held on June 21, the candidates can expect their admit card by June 17. NEET re-exam admit card once released, will be available for download on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in.
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CBSE OSM row: Centre seeks report from board over awarding contract to COEMPT, vows action
Education | Jun 02, 2026, 08:04 AM ISTThe Ministry of Education has sought a detailed report from CBSE related to COEMPT tender, including the procedure followed during the award of the contract.
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Pradhan accepts NTA's fault in NEET paper leak, vows crackdown on education mafias | EXCLUSIVE
India | May 29, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTPradhan announced that all cases related to the NEET paper leak would be heard in fast-track courts to ensure swift justice and strict punishment for the accused. On CBSE discrepancies, Pradhan accepted that there were multiple issues with the evaluation system.
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'Attacking me won't absolve you of crimes': Rahul hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE OSM row
India | May 28, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTEarlier, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described Rahul Gandhi as “frustrated” and accused the Leader of Opposition of repeatedly opposing India’s technological and scientific progress.
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CBSE OSM discrepancies row: 'No student's query will go unresolved,' says Pradhan
Education | May 28, 2026, 12:46 PM ISTCBSE OSM discrepancies row: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, "I take responsibility for the discrepancies caused. These issues will be rectified and appropriate steps will be taken. I can assure students that no single query will go unanswered or unresolved."
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CBSE denies security breach on evaluation portal OSM, calls viral claim misleading
Education | May 26, 2026, 08:24 PM ISTAccording to CBSE, the website mentioned in the viral post—http://cbse.onmarks.co.in— is only a testing portal. It is used internally for sample data checks and system review purposes. The Board clarified that this site does not contain any examination data, marks or student-related information.