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Pradhan says he quit after attempts made to 'mislead' Gen Z during protests
Pradhan said he had approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered to resign from the Union Council of Ministers
 "Pradhan says he quit after attempts made to 'mislead' Gen Z during protests")
Power lessons from antiquity: What ancient India taught about public office
Long before public service commissions or ethics committees, Arthashastra confronted a timeless question about who deserves public power
 "Power lessons from antiquity: What ancient India taught about public office")
Can the Nilekani panel fix India's broken exam system with technology?
Experts say technology alone cannot stop exam leaks, urging multiple attempts, higher spending and a sharp expansion in seats across India's higher education system
 "Can the Nilekani panel fix India's broken exam system with technology?")
Memes are the new poetry of resistance. Stop judging them by old rules
The outrage over GenZ memes says less about young protesters than authority's perennial discomfort with unfamiliar forms of political expression
 "Memes are the new poetry of resistance. Stop judging them by old rules")
From farm laws to CAA: When pressure forced Modi govt to change its course
The Centre has rarely rolled back major policy decisions. But since 2014, sustained protests, political opposition and pressure have led to changes, withdrawals or delays on several key measures
 "From farm laws to CAA: When pressure forced Modi govt to change its course")
A fresh slate: Protests must spur urgent education, exam system reboot
Leaks of questions for examinations have been part of India's landscape for long, and the NTA was set up in 2017 to address these issues
 "A fresh slate: Protests must spur urgent education, exam system reboot")
Pralhad Joshi takes charge of education ministry after Pradhan's exit
Pralhad Joshi assumed charge as Union education minister a day after replacing Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned following nationwide protests over the Neet paper leak controversy
 "Pralhad Joshi takes charge of education ministry after Pradhan's exit")
Students more important than any post: Shah after Dharmendra Pradhan's exit
His remarks came after Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid mounting pressure due to the protests over the Neet paper leak controversy
 "Students more important than any post: Shah after Dharmendra Pradhan's exit")
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
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")