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Students, aspirants join CJP protest over exam irregularities in Lucknow
The demonstration is part of a nationwide campaign launched by the CJP, which had earlier held demonstrations in Delhi and Pune
 "Students, aspirants join CJP protest over exam irregularities in Lucknow")
CJP finds a crowd, but not converts yet in its first big offline test
CJP drew thousands to Jantar Mantar over exam-related concerns, but many supporters remain cautious about embracing the fledgling movement
 "CJP finds a crowd, but not converts yet in its first big offline test")
Our agitation will continue until education minister resigns: CJP founder
Dipke also said their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday was largely successful, with around 7,000 people participating in it
 "Our agitation will continue until education minister resigns: CJP founder")
Dharmendra Pradhan's continuation as Edu Min an insult to students: Cong
Pradhan's continuation in office only speaks of his desire for power, the Congress remarked and accused him of being "incompetent" in running a "compromised ministry"
 "Dharmendra Pradhan's continuation as Edu Min an insult to students: Cong")
Best of BS Opinion: Can India's AI gap be a blessing in disguise?
Today's Opinion page examines AI-driven market exuberance, Dharmendra Pradhan's political prospects, the growing importance of E-E-A-T, and India's deepening urban governance challenge
 "Best of BS Opinion: Can India's AI gap be a blessing in disguise?")
Dharmendra Pradhan's political skills outshine his ministerial record
Mr Pradhan is not an especially charismatic leader or a brilliant orator. But his understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man
 "Dharmendra Pradhan's political skills outshine his ministerial record")
CBSE OSM row: Cong seeks Education Minister Pradhan's resignation
Congress intensifies its attack on the government over the CBSE OSM controversy, demanding accountability and the resignation of the education minister
NEET paper leak row: Govt may deploy IAF to ferry exam papers on June 21
Centre is considering deploying IAF to transport NEET-UG question papers on June 21 as part of enhanced security measures after the leak controversy triggered the cancellation of the earlier exam
Pradhan, Radhakrishnan review NEET-UG re-exam amid security concerns
The Education Ministry reviewed security and preparedness measures for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination amid continuing scrutiny over the integrity of the exam process
 "Pradhan, Radhakrishnan review NEET-UG re-exam amid security concerns")
Centre ropes in IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur to help CBSE fix portal glitches
The move comes after several days of complaints over portal crashes, login failures, inaccessible links and payment errors
 "Centre ropes in IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur to help CBSE fix portal glitches")
Govt asks social media firms to curb NEET-UG misinformation networks
The Centre has directed major social media platforms to proactively identify and remove networks spreading fake paper leak claims and unverified exam-related content
 "Govt asks social media firms to curb NEET-UG misinformation networks")
Pradhan reviews NEET-UG re-exam preparations amid security concerns
Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET-UG re-exam arrangements, stressing tighter security, improved logistics, and stronger coordination with local authorities
Remove Pradhan or take responsibility: Rahul Gandhi to PM on NEET paper row
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said the hard work of 22 lakh NEET aspirants has gone to waste
 "Remove Pradhan or take responsibility: Rahul Gandhi to PM on NEET paper row")
Neet (UG) to be computer-based from 2027: Education minister Pradhan
The Centre announced a June 21 retest for NEET-UG 2026 and said the medical entrance examination will shift to a computer-based format from next year
NEET UG to be computer based from next year, says govt after paper leak row
Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Friday that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) will be conducted in a computer-based format starting next year.
 "NEET UG to be computer based from next year, says govt after paper leak row")
Govt plans computer-based NEET paper amid exam malpractice concerns
The Centre said the NEET examination will shift to a computer-based format from next year as it intensifies efforts to curb malpractices and strengthen exam processes
 "Govt plans computer-based NEET paper amid exam malpractice concerns")
NEET-UG re-exam: High-level meeting held at Dharmendra Pradhan's residence
Held late on Thursday evening, the meeting involved detailed discussions on various aspects related to the conduct of the medical entrance exam
 "NEET-UG re-exam: High-level meeting held at Dharmendra Pradhan's residence")
Pradhan calls for greater industry role in schools, skilling and R&D
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged industry leaders to support government schools, expand vocational learning, and invest more in research and innovation under the National Education Policy
Centre issues revised guidelines for School Management Committees
The Centre has issued revised guidelines for School Management Committees to strengthen community participation and align school governance with NEP 2020
 "Centre issues revised guidelines for School Management Committees")
Dharmendra Pradhan calls for greater R&D push from private sector
Dharmendra Pradhan urges India Inc to boost direct R&D investment, saying CSR-led spending is tokenistic and calling for stronger industry-academia collaboration