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Punjab govt urges Guv to clear ordinance on absorbing outsourced staff

The Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Transition to Contractual Engagement Ordinance, 2026, was approved by the state Cabinet on July 13, 2026

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

All 18 Delhi Metro stations reopen after four days as CJP withdraws protest

In a post on X, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that all metro stations were now open and normal entry and exit had resumed

First phase of SIR completed in Haryana, draft electoral roll on July 31

The draft electoral roll will be published on July 31 as the first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been completed in Haryana

Chants, dance fill Jantar Mantar as protesters celebrate Pradhan's exit

The protest site, which witnessed clashes, tear gas and injuries just days earlier, transformed into a scene of jubilation as protesters hugged one another

WB invokes Goonda Act for 1st time in NEET violence, CM vows strict action

Making a statement in the Assembly here on Saturday, Adhikari said around 70 people identified from the Dharmatala rally were "not students" and had no connection with the agitation

Investigation into paper leak cases to be completed within two months: Bill

A bill to amend a two-year-old anti-paper leak law, which proposes to set up fast-track courts in every state for speedy trials of accused, is set for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday

India to keep engaging with US on trade deal after new tariff measures

The Trump administration on Friday unveiled fresh duties of between 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including India

CJP calls off 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

'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

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