Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after 35-day student protest; CJP calls off agitation, celebrates ‘victory’ | DNA Explained

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after a 35-day student agitation led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which subsequently called off its protest at Jantar Mantar.

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What next for CJP? Beyond Pradhan`s exit, student group eyes long-term youth advocacy

Celebrating Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's exit, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke called it the "first wicket" as the party prepares its next strategy.

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Tej Pratap Yadav arrested hours after joining student protest in Patna over NEET paper leak

JSJD chief Tej Pratap Yadav was arrested by Patna Police hours after joining protests during the Bihar bandh over the alleged NEET paper leak.

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From US-returnee to CJP leader: How Abhijeet Dipke built a 37-day Gen Z movement that forced Dharmendra Pradhan`s resignation

US-returned activist Abhijeet Dipke turned a failed day-one protest into a 37-day student movement, culminating in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's exit.

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Government strategy in handling Sonam Wangchuk’s fast and the broader youth-led protests

By responding with assurances and dialogue rather than solely security measures, the government appears to have mitigated perceptions of being dismissive toward youth issues.

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Delhi Metro services return to normal as all stations reopen after NEET protest restrictions

The DMRC announced that all Metro stations across the national capital have returned to normal operations, with both entry and exit services restored after temporary restrictions.

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‘Will work to the best of my ability,’ says new Education Minister Pralhad Joshi

Pradhan's resignation followed days of student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak in May 2026.

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Assam floods death toll rises to 66 as over 6.5 lakh people remain affected

As of July 25, floods have affected more than 6.54 lakh people across 10 districts. These districts are Golaghat, Charaideo, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Sonitpur, Kamrup Metropolitan and Nagaon.

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Iran warns of retaliation after Ukraine attack on vessel in the Caspian Sea; calls for UN action

Warning that responsibility for any further escalation lies entirely with Kyiv and its international backers, Tehran signalled its readiness to respond in defence.

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NEET UG paper leak case: Fast-track court set to hear Biwal brothers` bail pleas

On July 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government had decided to set up fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks.

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Who is Dr Ronaldo Laishram? The Manipuri scientist PM Modi praised in Mann ki Baat

Dr Laishram now works as a post-doctoral researcher at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), where his research centres on how galaxies form and evolve in the early universe.

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Secret allies & high-altitude operations: 5 things you didn`t know about Kargil Vijay Diwas

Discover 5 lesser-known facts about Kargil Vijay Diwas, including Israel's support, Operation Safed Sagar, nuclear tensions, and key moments from the 1999 Kargil War.

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Prahlad Joshi takes charge as the New Union Education Minister

Prahlad Joshi currently serves as the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy.

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`Yeh dil maange more`: Rajnath Singh hails 65% indigenous defence production, eyes total self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also emphasised India's growing defence capabilities during the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

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No talks with Pakistan except on PoK; India will give a stronger reply to every threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minsiter on Kargil Vijay Diwas, paid homage to the brave soldiers whose courage continues to inspire the nation and whose sacrifice protects India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Rahul Gandhi writes to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking response on violence and alleged pellet gun use during the CJP protest

The letter comes a day after Gandhi publicly highlighted the case of 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, a Delhi University student and part-time worker who reportedly suffered severe pellet injuries.

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‘Battle of Tololing was the war`s turning point’: Kargil hero Brig. (Retd.) Khushal Thakur recalls Operation Vijay

Brigadier Thakur paid tribute to several soldiers who laid down their lives during the Tololing assault, including Colonel Rajesh Adhikari, Subedar Randhir Singh, his radio operator Ram Kumar and Major M. Saravanan Viswanathan, whom he said died in his arms.

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi, President Murmu pay tribute to armed forces

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26. The day commemorates India's victory in the Kargil War of 1999 and honors the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought during Operation Vijay.

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Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: The women who stood tall in the Kargil War and reshaped India’s military history

As India marks 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorating the sucess of Operation Vijay, several women officers played key roles in the War, take a look at their life and legacy.

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NEET suicide victim`s father backs new anti-paper leak law

Under the draft proposals set for Parliament, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act would be amended to sharply increase punishment for exam fraud. The minimum sentence for paper leak offences would rise from three years to five, with jail terms of up to ten years and fines as high as Rs 50 lakh.

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