INS Sudarshini wraps up landmark US tour, heads to Portugal
INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy's sail training ship, departed Boston, USA, on July 25 as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment.
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India designs chips, Pakistan engages in terror: Rajnath Singh targets Islamabad on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday delivered a sharp message to Pakistan on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, contrasting India's technological and economic progress with what he described as Pakistan's continued support for terrorism.
NEET row: PM Modi announces high-powered exam reforms task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, to be headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, with the mandate to overhaul India's examination system and submit recommendations to the government.
A day after Pradhan's exit, Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister amid NEET storm
Pralhad Joshi officially took charge of the Ministry of Education at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday, a day after Dharmendra Pradhan quit amid severe NEET paper leak protests in the country.
CJP faces questions over silence on Punjab paper leaks after ending NEET protest
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off its over-a-month-long protest on Saturday, just hours after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET paper leak controversy and the Centre accepted several of the outfit's key demands.
Asaduddin Owaisi offers alliance to Akhilesh Yadav ahead of 2027 UP polls: ‘Now is the time to talk’
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has offered to join hands with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying the two parties should hold talks before it is too late.
Bombay HC denies maintenance to US-based woman earning more than husband, cites AI job risk
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant interim maintenance to a woman living in New Jersey, noting that she earns more than her husband and that his IT job could face uncertainty amid increasing competition and the growing use of artificial intelligence.
The internet game has changed: Why BJP's digital playbook failed during the NEET protest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopping for a jhalmuri break during an election campaign in West Bengal was once the kind of carefully crafted image that would dominate India's online discourse. For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) enjoyed an almost unchallenged advantage on the internet, particularly on X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp, where critics often referred to its vast ecosystem as "WhatsApp University."
‘Well done, students’: Rahul Gandhi hails Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit, says ‘huge step’ for education system
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated students protesting against the NEET paper leak after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, calling the development a “huge step” towards reshaping India’s education system.
‘Just the beginning’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reflects on 37-day protest
For Abhijeet Dipke, the face of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the end of a 37-day protest has brought something he had almost forgotten — a sense of normalcy.
NEET paper leak row: Pralhad Joshi appointed as new Indian education minister
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India's new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid massive nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits: CJP calls off nationwide NEET paper leak agitation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical political outfit that spearheaded the nationwide agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak, on Saturday called off its month-long protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar after meeting Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and JP Nadda, who assured the withdrawal of FIRs filed against protesters and organisers.
BJP breaks silence after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday threw its full support behind Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign, with party president Nitin Nabin describing the move as an example of "the highest standards of integrity and selfless service in public life."
'Victory of democracy': Sonam Wangchuk congratulates Gen Z as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after month-long NEET protests
New Delhi/IBNS: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a "victory of democracy, peace, patience and perseverance" after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests over the NEET paper leak continued for nearly a month.
'Democracy has triumphed': CJP celebrates as Dharmendra Pradhan quits, warns Centre 'Don't mess with cockroaches'
New Delhi/IBNS: "Democracy has triumphed," said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in its first reaction after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following a month of anti-government protests over the NEET paper-leak.
Centre buckles under CJP-led NEET protests; Dharmendra Pradhan quits as Education Minister
In a major political development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation on Saturday following mounting nationwide protests over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET examinations.
Delhi Police flags 2,500 suspected criminals at Jantar Mantar amid NEET protest
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Police has identified more than 2,500 suspected criminals in and around Jantar Mantar over the past three days using technology-driven surveillance, as authorities step up security amid the ongoing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits amid NEET paper leak protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday quit amid massive NEET paper leak protests across several cities in the country for the past several days.
'Don't shift him, sack him': Rahul Gandhi's blunt message to PM Modi over Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi/IBNS: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the complete removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Cabinet, rejecting any possibility of the minister being shifted to another portfolio amid the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
'Don't dictate, engage with youth, build consensus': Mohan Bhagwat amid NEET protest storm
New Delhi/IBNS: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for greater engagement with the younger generation through dialogue rather than directives, amid the simmering nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
CJP turns up heat on Centre: 'No point in talks if Dharmendra Pradhan doesn't quit'
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation ahead of a fresh round of talks with the Centre on Saturday, according to media reports.
'After 26 days of hunger, do I still need to prove my sincerity?' Sonam Wangchuk hits back at critics
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday dismissed allegations that he had struck a "deal" with the Centre to end his 26-day hunger strike, asking critics whether he still needed to prove his sincerity to the nation after fasting for nearly a month over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and examination irregularities.
'Too late!': Kolkata students reject PM Modi's NEET assurance, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's exit
Kolkata/IBNS: Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Kolkata on Friday joined the growing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent assurance of strict action against those responsible.
Amid CJP protest heat, PM Modi tells ministers to connect with youth through Instagram Reels
With student protests over the NEET paper leak intensifying at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his Cabinet colleagues to increase engagement with young people through platforms such as Instagram, encouraging them to use reels and interactive sessions to communicate with the youth.
Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP's Jantar Mantar protest over NEET row: Report
Trinamool Congress president and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to participate in the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday over the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, PTI reported, citing sources.
Centre stands firm behind Dharmendra Pradhan, rules out resignation despite CJP pressure: Report
The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has ruled out the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with top government sources telling NDTV that his exit is "not on the cards" despite mounting pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has made his removal the central demand of its ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak.
'Supreme Court can never refuse a hearing': CJI Surya Kant clarifies remarks on students' plea
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Supreme Court never refused to hear a plea alleging police excesses against students protesting over the NEET paper leak, saying the court merely insisted that the petition be filed in the proper legal format.
NEET protest: CJP firm on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, says govt sought time till tomorrow
Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the Centre on Friday amid continuing protests in New Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Big boost for India-Israel trade as FTA talks make key progress
India and Israel have concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reporting progress towards a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade pact.
Delhi Police dismiss viral passport cancellation claim linked to CJP protesters
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police on Friday dismissed viral reports claiming that authorities had decided to cancel the passports of people allegedly involved in violence during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, describing the information as "misleading".