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Pralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation
At present, he oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy
 "Pralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation")
'Our demands accepted': CJP withdraws protest after talks with govt
The party said the Centre had agreed to provide compensation to the families of those who died during the protest in accordance with applicable rules and regulations
 "'Our demands accepted': CJP withdraws protest after talks with govt")
Pradhan only the second minister to quit Modi government in 12 years
Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation follows mounting pressure over the NEET paper leak, marking only the second ministerial exit during Narendra Modi's 12 years in office
 "Pradhan only the second minister to quit Modi government in 12 years")
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid nationwide protests
The minister's resignation comes weeks after protests over the leaking of the question paper for the highly-competitive National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Neet-UG) for admissions to medical colle
 "Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid nationwide protests")
Education Minister Pradhan resigns; CJP calls it a 'win for democracy'
Citing 'deep anguish' over the ongoing protests, Dharmendra Pradhan said he has submitted his resignation to PM Modi amid sustained student agitations and mounting political pressure
Focus should be on education reforms, not Pradhan's resignation: Mayawati
BSP chief said the confrontation over demands for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation should not divert attention from the need for comprehensive reforms in the education and examination system
 "Focus should be on education reforms, not Pradhan's resignation: Mayawati")
Rahul alleges 'capture' of education system, seeks Pradhan's resignation
After meeting protesters, Rahul Gandhi accused Centre of failing students and reiterated demands for Pradhan's resignation, punishment for those behind police action and sought PM Modi's apology
 "Rahul alleges 'capture' of education system, seeks Pradhan's resignation")
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, says protest will go on
Dipke said he had been diagnosed with typhoid and was undergoing treatment, but thanked supporters for sustaining the nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
 "CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, says protest will go on")
India's education crisis needs systemic reform, not bureaucratic reshuffles
Our education system is a destroyer of all talent by enforcing learning by rote, and then holding coaching classes to 'crack' competitive exams. And then, papers leak
 "India's education crisis needs systemic reform, not bureaucratic reshuffles")
Student protests expose deeper flaws in India's growth and education model
The anxieties and aspirations of the youth are an opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory
 "Student protests expose deeper flaws in India's growth and education model")
Cabinet clears Bill proposing stricter punishment in paper leak crackdown
Pradhan's resignation non-negotiable, says CJP; NTA fires 47 officials as part of Neet protest outreach; SC to hear pleas on police excesses on July 27
 "Cabinet clears Bill proposing stricter punishment in paper leak crackdown")
Cabinet clears ₹3,030 cr chemical scheme; Vaishnaw skips Neet questions
When asked about the reported draft Bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks, Vaishnaw declined to answer questions on the Neet issue, saying, "No paper will be leaked today"
 "Cabinet clears ₹3,030 cr chemical scheme; Vaishnaw skips Neet questions")
No talks until Pradhan resigns, PM apologises for students crackdown: Rahul
Speaking in the Parliament House complex, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha also claimed that he was not allowed to speak on the floor of the House
 "No talks until Pradhan resigns, PM apologises for students crackdown: Rahul")
Wangchuk ends fast after Centre's assurances; Modi promises tougher action
Sonam said that he broke his fast after receiving written assurances from the Centre that his demands would be met
 "Wangchuk ends fast after Centre's assurances; Modi promises tougher action")
Removing Dharmendra Pradhan is the 'strictest action': CJP to PM Modi
Reacting to PM Modi's announcement of a proposed anti-paper leak Bill, the CJP said the govt should remove Education Minister Pradhan as the strongest action against examination irregularities
 "Removing Dharmendra Pradhan is the 'strictest action': CJP to PM Modi")
Jantar Mantar protest to continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP
The CJP said it was relieved after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, but vowed to continue its peaceful protest until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
 "Jantar Mantar protest to continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP")
'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
In a post on X, Gandhi said the prime minister should not insult the intelligence of students
 "'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi")
Govt will set up fast-track courts on paper leaks, assures PM Modi
Centre invites protesters for talks, but CJP says move sidesteps accountability
 "Govt will set up fast-track courts on paper leaks, assures PM Modi")
From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy
As students demand reforms to India's examination system, a look back at 11 protest movements that transformed public policy, electoral politics and the country's democratic discourse
 "From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy")
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Oppn demands Pradhan's resignation
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after the Opposition insisted on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before any discussion on the Neet paper leak issue
 "Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Oppn demands Pradhan's resignation")