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CJP ends protest after Pradhan quits, says Centre has accepted demands

The announcement came after another round of talks between CJP representatives and Union ministers Jitendra Singh and J P Nadda at Vithalbhai Patel House

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

Delhi Police files attempt to murder among 14 charges for July 20 CJP rally

According to the FIR, a large group of protesters attempted to break through police barricades erected to prevent them from entering the high-security zone around Parliament

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 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

Govt likely to table bill to amend paper leak law in Parliament on Monday

All states and UTs will be directed to set up fast-track courts, which will conduct hearings swiftly and complete the trial within three months of filing of the chargesheet

CMRL ex-MD cited Veena's ties to then Kerala CM for payments: ED report

Enforcement Directorate told the Adjudicating Authority that CMRL's former MD admitted payments to Veena Vijayan were made because of her personal relationship with then Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Jharkhand's SIR exercise: Over 600K dead voters recorded; Ranchi tops list

Booth-level officers have reached 99.58 per cent of the state's 26.4 mn electors during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision, with Ranchi recording the highest number of deceased voters so far

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

Sonam Wangchuk alleges harassment at Safdarjung; hospital clarifies

Wangchuk shared footage of an altercation while leaving Safdarjung Hospital after being allowed to shift to Medanta, while the hospital said video was recorded before it received High Court's order

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

Anti-Neet protest enters 6th day in Tamil Nadu; doctors to join on July 28

Students continued their sit-in at the CPI state headquarters for a sixth day, while medical professionals announced a statewide protest on July 28 in support of the ongoing anti-Neet demonstrations

Delhi Police tighten security with extra barricades for weekend protests

Police have installed multiple layers of chained and welded barricades and stepped up surveillance across Delhi, anticipating a larger turnout at the CJP-led protest demanding examination reforms

Assam floods: Death toll climbs to 61 with 14 deaths in last 24 hours

Fourteen more people died in the past 24 hours, while over 705,000 people across 12 districts remain affected and more than 56,600 hectares of cropland are submerged

18 Delhi Metro stations to remain closed today amid heightened security

Stations will remain shut from 7:30 am, while interchange facilities will continue at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat as security has been intensified around Jantar Mantar

Delhi may get light rain while monsoon continues to wreak havoc in India

IMD has forecast a cloudy Saturday with light rain and gusty winds in Delhi, while heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in Gujarat and several other states across India

Ahmedabad-Viramgam Highway shut as heavy rain triggers flooding in Gujarat

Police suspended traffic on the highway after excessive water flow made the Sanand-Viramgam stretch unsafe, while authorities said the overall situation in Ahmedabad district remained under control

Ended fast fearing crackdown like Ladakh: Wangchuk denies deal with Centre

The activist said he accepted the Centre's written assurances to prevent violence and legal action against students, denying allegations that he struck a deal with the government

1 Indian seafarer killed in attack on commercial vessel in Black Sea

MEA said, "As per available information, one Indian national tragically lost his life in the attack. We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased."

IRS officer Satya Pal Kumar appointed FIU director; 20 JS posted

Kumar is a 2005-batch IRS officer of the Income Tax Department cadre