Jul 26, 2026, at 10:49 am
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated students protesting against the NEET paper leak after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, calling the development a “huge step” towards reshaping India’s education system.
‘Just the beginning’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reflects on 37-day protest
Jul 26, 2026, at 09:58 am
For Abhijeet Dipke, the face of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the end of a 37-day protest has brought something he had almost forgotten — a sense of normalcy.
NEET paper leak row: Pralhad Joshi appointed as new Indian education minister
Jul 25, 2026, at 11:26 pm
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India's new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid massive nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits: CJP calls off nationwide NEET paper leak agitation
Jul 25, 2026, at 06:16 pm
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical political outfit that spearheaded the nationwide agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak, on Saturday called off its month-long protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar after meeting Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and JP Nadda, who assured the withdrawal of FIRs filed against protesters and organisers.
BJP breaks silence after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET row
Jul 25, 2026, at 05:12 pm
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday threw its full support behind Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign, with party president Nitin Nabin describing the move as an example of "the highest standards of integrity and selfless service in public life."
Jul 25, 2026, at 04:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a "victory of democracy, peace, patience and perseverance" after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests over the NEET paper leak continued for nearly a month.
Jul 25, 2026, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: "Democracy has triumphed," said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in its first reaction after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following a month of anti-government protests over the NEET paper-leak.
Centre buckles under CJP-led NEET protests; Dharmendra Pradhan quits as Education Minister
Jul 25, 2026, at 03:28 pm
In a major political development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation on Saturday following mounting nationwide protests over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET examinations.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits amid NEET paper leak protests
Jul 25, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday quit amid massive NEET paper leak protests across several cities in the country for the past several days.
Delhi Police flags 2,500 suspected criminals at Jantar Mantar amid NEET protest
Jul 25, 2026, at 02:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Police has identified more than 2,500 suspected criminals in and around Jantar Mantar over the past three days using technology-driven surveillance, as authorities step up security amid the ongoing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
'Don't shift him, sack him': Rahul Gandhi's blunt message to PM Modi over Dharmendra Pradhan
Jul 25, 2026, at 01:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the complete removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Cabinet, rejecting any possibility of the minister being shifted to another portfolio amid the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
'Don't dictate, engage with youth, build consensus': Mohan Bhagwat amid NEET protest storm
Jul 25, 2026, at 12:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for greater engagement with the younger generation through dialogue rather than directives, amid the simmering nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
CJP turns up heat on Centre: 'No point in talks if Dharmendra Pradhan doesn't quit'
Jul 25, 2026, at 11:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation ahead of a fresh round of talks with the Centre on Saturday, according to media reports.
Jul 25, 2026, at 09:16 am
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday dismissed allegations that he had struck a "deal" with the Centre to end his 26-day hunger strike, asking critics whether he still needed to prove his sincerity to the nation after fasting for nearly a month over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and examination irregularities.
'Too late!': Kolkata students reject PM Modi's NEET assurance, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's exit
Jul 25, 2026, at 12:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Kolkata on Friday joined the growing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent assurance of strict action against those responsible.
Amid CJP protest heat, PM Modi tells ministers to connect with youth through Instagram Reels
Jul 25, 2026, at 12:21 am
With student protests over the NEET paper leak intensifying at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his Cabinet colleagues to increase engagement with young people through platforms such as Instagram, encouraging them to use reels and interactive sessions to communicate with the youth.
Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP's Jantar Mantar protest over NEET row: Report
Jul 24, 2026, at 11:42 pm
Trinamool Congress president and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to participate in the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday over the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, PTI reported, citing sources.
Centre stands firm behind Dharmendra Pradhan, rules out resignation despite CJP pressure: Report
Jul 24, 2026, at 09:46 pm
The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has ruled out the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with top government sources telling NDTV that his exit is "not on the cards" despite mounting pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has made his removal the central demand of its ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak.
'Supreme Court can never refuse a hearing': CJI Surya Kant clarifies remarks on students' plea
Jul 24, 2026, at 09:16 pm
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Supreme Court never refused to hear a plea alleging police excesses against students protesting over the NEET paper leak, saying the court merely insisted that the petition be filed in the proper legal format.
Big boost for India-Israel trade as FTA talks make key progress
Jul 24, 2026, at 05:00 pm
India and Israel have concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reporting progress towards a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade pact.
NEET protest: CJP firm on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, says govt sought time till tomorrow
Jul 24, 2026, at 03:44 pm
Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the Centre on Friday amid continuing protests in New Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Delhi Police dismiss viral passport cancellation claim linked to CJP protesters
Jul 24, 2026, at 03:42 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police on Friday dismissed viral reports claiming that authorities had decided to cancel the passports of people allegedly involved in violence during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, describing the information as "misleading".
JNU, DU warn students against NEET protests; Rahul Gandhi erupts: 'How dare you?'
Jul 24, 2026, at 01:18 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday advised all its stakeholders to refrain from participating in protests over the NEET paper leak, as nationwide demonstrations continue to gather momentum.
CBI gives clean chit to alleged 2024 NEET paper leak 'kingpin' as 2026 protests rage
Jul 24, 2026, at 12:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday gave a clean chit to Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, who was widely believed to be the "kingpin" of the 2024 NEET paper leak, media reports said.
'No assurances, sack Dharmendra Pradhan': CJP fires back at PM Modi over NEET row
Jul 24, 2026, at 11:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak, rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurances of stricter action against those responsible.
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his late-night social media video assuring students of stricter action against those involved in the NEET paper leak, as protests over the issue continue to intensify across the country.
Indian man found dead in blood-soaked Jerusalem apartment, suspect arrested
Jul 24, 2026, at 10:01 am
An Indian man was found dead inside an apartment in Jerusalem on Wednesday, prompting Israeli police to launch a murder investigation, media reports said.
Jul 24, 2026, at 02:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist and education reform campaigner Sonam Wangchuk, in the early hours of Friday, ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram following weeks of discussions with the Centre.
'More action tomorrow': PM Modi promises fresh steps on paper leaks
Jul 24, 2026, at 12:46 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night assured students that more action would be taken against those involved in paper leak cases, as protests led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
IIT Madras students asked to remove Instagram posts backing NEET leak protest
Jul 23, 2026, at 11:40 pm
As student protests over the NEET paper leak continued to spread across the country, students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have alleged that the institute asked them to remove Instagram posts expressing solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations.