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'I'm street fighter': Dharmendra Pradhan, Jairam Ramesh clash in Parliament
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dharmendra Pradhan exchanged brief but sharp words with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh during his first appearance in Parliament after resigning as Union education minister.
Kejriwal announces 'national town hall' against E20 on August 1
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will host a "National Town Hall against E20" on August 1 in Delhi, party leader Arvind Kejriwal said.
'Dharmendra Pradhan Zindababd': Former minister gets rousing welcome at Parliament
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was given a warm welcome by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders in Parliament on Monday, where he was received with slogans of "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad."
Opposition uproar in Parliament on protest crackdown; both Houses adjourned
An uproar over the alleged police crackdown on student protesters has marred the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned until 12 noon amid this development.
BJP demands Punjab minister's resignation after Dharmendra Pradhan's big step
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of Punjab's Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over alleged paper leak cases.
Anti-paper leak bill debate in Parliament today; 10-hour time allotted
The government will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday.
Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over pellet gun use
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on Home Minister Amit Shah over the use of pellet guns during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on July 20.
YSRCP intensifies protest against Andhra Pradesh government over DSC controversy
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has intensified its attack on the Andhra Pradesh government over alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC-2025 teacher recruitment examination.
Rahul Gandhi questions 'barbaric assault' in Jantar Mantar protest
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking accountability for the "barbaric assault" on students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 20.
Will Owaisi-Akhilesh Yadav alliance be the new challenge for BJP?
All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has expressed his willingness to form an alliance with the Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh.
NEET paper leak protests: Why Dharmendra Pradhan resigned
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid widespread student protests over the NEET paper leak.
'Put national interest over ambition': Shah praises Pradhan's resignation move
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign as Union Education Minister.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi gets additional charge of Education Ministry
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education. The appointment comes after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post amid protests over exam paper leaks.
Dharmendra Pradhan announces resignation amid massive student protests
Dharmendra Pradhan has announced his resignation as Union Education Minister on Saturday.
Rahul Gandhi demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid NEET protests
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu resigns
Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, has resigned from his post in the Union Council of Ministers.
Vande Mataram bill tabled in Rajya Sabha
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on Friday tabled the National Honor (Amendment) Bill, 2026, also known as the Vande Mataram Bill in the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha adjourned until Monday amid Opposition protests
The Lok Sabha was adjourned till Monday after opposition members continued to protest over the alleged National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
Rahul Gandhi slams DU for advisory against Jantar Mantar protests
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has slammed the University of Delhi (DU) for advising students against participating in protests at Jantar Mantar.
Union Cabinet meeting at 1:00pm today
The Union Cabinet will meet at 1:00pm on Friday in Parliament, with the draft anti-paper leak bill likely to be discussed.
Privilege motion moved against Sukanta Majumdar for misleading Parliament
A privilege motion has been moved against junior education minister Sukanta Majumdar after discrepancies were found in the data he provided to Parliament regarding the National Testing Agency's (NTA) income and expenditure.
'Cowardice, wanton cruelty': Sonia Gandhi slams Modi over student protests
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led central government for its handling of recent student protests.
INDIA bloc MPs head to Gandhi Smriti 'to support students'
Opposition leaders, headed by Rahul Gandhi, have intensified their protest against the central government over the paper leak issue by heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg to pay tributes to students who died by suicide after the NEET paper leak.
Debate NEET leak without bringing up resignation: Government to opposition
The government has reached out to opposition leaders in a bid to end the deadlock in Parliament over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue.
Rahul reacts to Modi's 'will fast-track paper leak' cases announcement
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement that his government will establish fast-track courts to ensure speedy and strict punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks.
Government ready for detailed discussion on paper leaks: Nadda
The central government has expressed its willingness to hold a detailed discussion in Parliament over the ongoing protests and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.
152 leaks, zero convictions: Rahul Gandhi says education system 'rigged'
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has accused the government of failing students by allowing 152 examination paper leaks in the last decade without a single conviction.
Monsoon Session: Kalyan Banerjee suspended over remarks against women MPs
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee has been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the Monsoon Session.
'Congress allowed to speak...not us': Akhilesh fumes over NEET discussion
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday expressed his anger over not being allowed to speak on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak issue in Parliament.
Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet Modi amid allegiance switch buzz
Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar and his daughter, MP Supriya Sule, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his office on Wednesday.
Dressed in black, opposition MPs protest 'police brutality' outside Parliament
Members of the opposition parties in India wore black clothes on Wednesday as a mark of protest against the alleged police brutality on student protesters and lawmakers.
JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital
Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday.
'Using students as political tools': Dharmendra Pradhan on Rahul Gandhi
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using students as "political tools to manufacture disruption during the Monsoon Session of Parliament" after opposition leaders protested outside Lok Kalyan Marg on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi lists 5 demands after being released from detention
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has put forth five demands to the central government after his detention during a protest on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav detained outside PM's residence
The Delhi Police have detained several opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, who were protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg over alleged police brutality against students during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march on Monday.
MOS PMO meets Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protesting outside Modi's residence
Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh spoke to Rahul Gandhi at the ongoing Congress protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg.
Congress workers protesting outside Modi's residence detained
Several Congress workers protesting at Lok Kalyan Marg demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have been detained by police.
AAP launches helpline for injured, detained CJP protesters
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a helpline for protesters injured during a police crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) march in Delhi.
Opposition plans march to Rashtrapati Bhavan over CJP protest crackdown
Opposition parties in India are planning a protest march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday afternoon, the Indian Express reported.