Pradhan Mantri is in no mood to sack Mantri Pradhan: The Modi Government maintains that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is "not personally responsible" for the NEET paper leak (in 2026) and sees "no basis" for his resignation. The government also cites the "successful re-examination" as proof of his crisis management skills.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 24, 2026, after meeting with Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh.
He received "assurances" regarding "compensation" for affected families and a parliamentary discussion on accountability, potentially including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The strike was part of a student-led protest concerning alleged NEET paper leaks and examination irregularities.
IAS Naresh Pal Gangwar has been appointed as the New Education Secretary, Government of India, replacing Vineet Joshi, who transferred to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
This "change" follows protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to the NEET UG paper leak.
Despite climate activist Sonum Wangchuk ending his indefinite fast, the CJP has vowed that the agitation will not be called off until the protesters' demands are met, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The BJP is all set to stage "nationwide protests" against Rahul Gandhi outside Congress offices over his "sit-in dharna" near PM Modi's residence, demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak.
The NEET paper leak-2026 sparked a series of protests: first CJP's sit-in, then Rahul Gandhi's, and now the BJP plans a counter-protest against Rahul Gandhi. This raises the question: who is protesting whom?
Jana Nayagan, releasing July 23, 2026, is the "farewell film" of an actor who captivated millions over 33 years and 69 films. Audiences worldwide are flocking to theaters for his "final performance." However, Jana Nayagan struggles with its identity, unable to decide if it's an emotional goodbye to an actor or a rousing welcome to an incoming Chief Minister.
The 'Master Mind' of NEET Paper Leak 2024 Released?
The CBI has cleared Sanjeev Kumar, also known as Sanjeev Mukhiya, of any involvement in the NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak that occurred on May 5, 2024.
Despite Bihar Police initially naming him in the FIR and arresting him in April 2025 due to his past involvement in similar leaks, the CBI's investigation, utilizing forensics, CCTV, and witness testimonies, found "no connection". He was subsequently omitted from chargesheets filed against 45 other individuals.
The NEET UG question paper has leaked "thrice" in India in the last 5 years, causing immense pressure on students who were forced to retake the exam. Despite student protests, the Union Government has been grossly "negligent" in addressing the issue, demonstrating a lack of accountability. Bad days ahead for the Modi Government in Indian democracy.
The Modi government labels the Jantar Mantar protests, stemming from widespread youth discontent over ruined futures, a national security threat, seeking to invoke the NSA. This move to detain protesters for up to 12 months without disclosed grounds, while simultaneously discussing special courts, highlights the government's contradictory and mismanaged approach to a protest it deems a national security risk.
Despite demands for his resignation over the NEET issue, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is expected to retain his position in the Modi Cabinet, as the government's "top brass" believes he is not responsible for the examination paper leak. However, the government is prepared to consider "compensation" for families of suicide victims linked to the paper leak.