Dharmendra Pradhan: News
Why is Sreelekha Mitra facing backlash after attending students' rally?
Bengali actor Sreelekha Mitra has found herself in legal trouble after allegedly using a "distasteful" image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student protest in Kolkata.
Bihar cop, seen firing at protesting students with AK-47, suspended
A Bihar policeman who was seen on viral videos using an AK-47 rifle against protesting students in Siwan district has been suspended.
'True meaning of people power': Greta Thunberg hails CJP-led protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has expressed her support for the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protest over alleged irregularities in India's education system.
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.
NEET aspirant, 19, dies by suicide over low marks
A 19-year-old National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant, Ankita Sangle, died by suicide in Jalalpur village, Maharashtra.
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.
Delhi Police crack down on posts mocking Modi
The Delhi Police has launched a crackdown on social media posts that allegedly used vulgar and abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NEET-UG paper leak: PM Modi forms task force on exams
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-powered task force to reform India's examination system.
Raveena Tandon says student protests were 'hijacked by political parties'
Actor Raveena Tandon has voiced her opinion on the recent student protests in India.
Global media's lens on impact of CJP protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in India, which started over the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak, have become a major international story.
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.
'Just the beginning': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke posts video message
Abhijeet Dipke, the 30-year-old leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has celebrated a major milestone in his movement.
Jantar Mantar protest: Participants begin leaving site after 36 days
After 36 days of protests at Jantar Mantar, Delhi, participants have begun to leave the site.
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.
Sonam Wangchuk welcomes end of CJP protest
Climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk has welcomed the end of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) nationwide agitation.
CJP withdraws protest after Centre agrees to demands
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its agitation with immediate effect after the Centre agreed to all its demands.
Why Indian government asked GitHub to remove 'Bitchat' repositories
The Indian government's recent attempt to take down GitHub repositories hosting Jack Dorsey's offline Bluetooth-powered messaging app, Bitchat, has sparked a legal debate.
Cockroach Janata Party updates demands list after Pradhan's resignation
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has updated its list of demands after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
Priyanka, Prakash Raj, Vijay Varma react to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid widespread student protests against the NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities.
Sonam Wangchuk hails Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as 'victory of democracy'
Climate activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk has hailed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a "victory of democracy."
Soni Razdan supports protests, urges people to 'listen to' students
Veteran actor Soni Razdan has expressed her support for the student protests against alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
'Victory of democracy': CJP celebrates Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid protests over the NEET paper leak controversy.
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.
'Proud of Gen-Z': Jyotika backs students, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Tamil actor Jyotika has finally broken her silence on the ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
CJP says no point in talks without Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has taken a firm stance ahead of the third round of talks with the central government.
NEET paper leak protests: 3rd round of talks scheduled today
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and the central government will hold their third round of talks on Saturday.
Wangchuk addresses allegations after ending 26-day hunger strike
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has addressed his supporters and critics in a video message after ending his 26-day hunger strike. The fast was in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party's protest.
NEET paper leak: NTA sacks 47 officials, legal action imminent
The National Testing Agency(NTA) has sacked 47 officials in a major overhaul of the agency. This decision comes in the wake of widespread protests over NEET paper leaks.
Government requested day to decide on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation: CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has stood firm on its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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.
JNU issues advisory against attending Jantar Mantar protests
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has advised its students and staff to "refrain from participating in or visiting gatherings at or around Jantar Mantar."
'End errors' surrounding NEET exam: SC tells Centre
The Supreme Court has asked the central government to put an end to the "series of errors" surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate examination.
'No word of empathy...': Dia Mirza criticizes PM's midnight address
Actor Dia Mirza has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address to the nation regarding the NEET paper leak, saying his words showed no empathy for affected students and their families.
Delhi Police say pellets not used; hospital report contradicts claim
A 28-year-old man suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest, according to a government hospital report, contradicting the Delhi Police's assertion that its personnel did not use pellet guns against student demonstrators.
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.
Fact check: Did SRK support students' protest?
A screenshot of a social media post allegedly by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has gone viral, leading many to believe he supported the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Delhi Police refute claims of firing, stone-pelting at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police has dismissed allegations of its personnel firing shots or pelting stones during a recent protest at Jantar Mantar.
'Charging...': Abhijeet Dipke shares IV drip photo before nationwide protest
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has shared a photograph of him on X with the caption "Charging up" after he had to briefly leave the protest site at Jantar Mantar due to health issues.
NEET protests: Delhi Police block nearly 480 Pakistan-based accounts
The Delhi Police have blocked nearly 480 social media handles allegedly based in Pakistan for spreading fake news related to the ongoing student protests over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak.