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Pillars of 'Nagpur Education Policy' shaken, Education Minister 'compelled to resign': Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh

The Congress party criticized the National Education Policy on its sixth anniversary. They stated the policy's pillars have been shaken and the NTA discredited. The education minister who promoted the policy has now been compelled to resign. The opposition party alleged the policy aimed at saffronising education. They contrasted it…

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Govt was rattled, had to bow down and accept demands: Samajwadi party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on student protests

Akhilesh Yadav stated the government accepted student demands after widespread protests. He criticized police actions and alleged the government undermined students' rights. Yadav referred to the education minister's resignation as yielding to public pressure. He also claimed the government deprived Dalits and backward classes of recruitment rights. The Lok Sabha…

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Given track record of govt, Nandan Nilekani-led panel's report will also gather dust: Congress

Congress criticises the government's past exam reform implementation. A previous committee's recommendations have seen limited action. The party questions the formation of a new task force. They cite unfulfilled promises and delays in appointments. This raises doubts about the sincerity of current reform efforts.

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Lok Sabha resumes business after days of deadlock, takes up anti-paper leak Bill amid sharp govt-Opposition clash

The Lok Sabha resumed legislative business, debating the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026. The government defended the proposed changes as a significant step for student protection. Opposition members dismissed the legislation as inadequate and criticized its effectiveness. They highlighted ongoing paper leaks despite the previous 2024 law. The debate focused…

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The Nilekani panel must rethink how India tests students

The committee should use the paper leak crisis as an opportunity to rethink India's entire public examination architecture—from NTA's role and centralisation to AI-driven testing and the future of CUET.

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SFI felicitates activists after Pradhan's resignation, says fight for reforms will continue

The Students' Federation of India held a ceremony to honor participants in a recent nationwide movement. This month-long protest demanded accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Activists who sustained injuries during police action were also recognized at the event. The organization claimed the agitation was a historic victory for…

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‘Delusional to think she has a right’: Woman rages when stopped from attending once best friend’s funeral, even though she had destroyed their life

“Your daughter is being selfish."

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NTA Young Professional Recruitment 2026: Vacancies, eligibility, salary and other details about contractual posts offering ₹80,000 per month

The National Testing Agency is recruiting Young Professionals for its divisions. Vacancies exist for academic, legal, and finance research roles. Selected candidates will work at the NTA headquarters in New Delhi. Appointments are contractual for an initial period of twenty-four months. Eligibility requires registration on the UPSC Pratibha Setu portal.

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NSUI calls Pradhan's resignation 'victory for millions of students', demands immediate ban on NTA

NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar called the minister's resignation a student victory. He demanded an immediate ban on the National Testing Agency and severe punishment. Jakhar also urged financial compensation for families who lost children due to paper leaks. Rahul Gandhi led the massive student movement and NSUI supported protesters…

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after NEET protests: What was the medical entrance exam controversy all about?

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following widespread youth protests. These demonstrations demanded accountability for alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities. The NEET-UG exam, crucial for medical admissions, faced cancellation due to paper leaks. Investigators are probing a multi-state network suspected of facilitating the leak. The resignation marks a significant outcome for the…

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns under pressure from student protests

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, a day after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests at Jantar Mantar demanded he be sacked over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.

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CJP Protest Live: Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid call for nationwide candle march

CJP Protest Jantar Mantar: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protests. The government agreed in principle to compensation and withdrawal of FIRs against protesters. Talks are continuing regarding the demand for Pradhan's resignation. Security has been intensified across Delhi, and metro stations remain shut. The…

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Delhi Police sets up Special Task Force to probe UPSC, SSC, NTA paper leak cases under anti-cheating law

Delhi Police established a Special Task Force to investigate examination irregularities. This new unit will probe offenses under the Public Examinations Act, 2024. The task force aims for prompt and comprehensive investigations into such matters. It will coordinate with prosecuting agencies for speedy trial proceedings. This initiative follows recent unrest…

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NTA removes 47 officials as Centre steps up overhaul amid paper leak row

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has removed 47 officials from service as part of a major overhaul following the paper leak controversy, according to sources quoted by ANI. Legal and criminal action is also expected against some officials as the Centre moves to strengthen accountability and restore confidence in the…

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NEET-UG paper leak: SC seeks progress report on transparency, digital infrastructure, security on pleas seeking NTA overhaul

The Supreme Court directed the Centre and NTA to file a fresh, comprehensive affidavit detailing progress on implementing NEET reforms following the paper leak. The court sought updates on measures to improve transparency, security, digital infrastructure and governance, stressing that the reforms must be institutionalised and would remain under its…

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'We'll go 10 extra miles': Centre to SC on NEET leaks as top court to monitor govt's steps

The Supreme Court will monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks. Stringent measures are being introduced to secure the examination process. The court stressed that years of ad hocism in conducting the exam must end. Robust cyber security safeguards are expected for future computer-based tests. The government is…

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Sonia Gandhi accuses Modi govt of brutalising students, degrading education

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the nationwide student protests, accusing it of responding to demands for accountability and education reforms with "cowardice and wanton cruelty". In an article published in The Hindu, she alleged the Centre had degraded…

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JEE’s computer-based testing model offers blueprint for NEET reform

Recent protests underscore the urgent necessity for comprehensive examination reforms and tackling the issue of paper leaks. Transitioning NEET-UG to a Computer-Based Testing format is among the essential changes proposed. To alleviate student pressure, normalisation methods and limiting attempts could make a significant difference. It’s crucial for both the National…

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Wife says husband suspected cheating after daughter’s blood test. One paternity test later, he is crying in her lap about never having a ‘real legacy’

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NTA runs 270+ exams with just 24 permanent staff, relies on 197 contractual and outsourced personnel

The National Testing Agency operates with only twenty-four permanent officials. It relies heavily on one hundred ninety-seven contractual and outsourced personnel. This agency has conducted over two hundred seventy competitive examinations since 2018. More than sixty-six million candidate registrations have been processed by the NTA. The government has created sixteen…

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Too little, too late; students can't accept half measures: Congress on PM's 'paper leak fast-track courts' pitch

Congress dismissed Prime Minister Modi's fast-track court announcement as too little. Students demand accountability for the government's paper leak failures and cover-ups. Jairam Ramesh called for the Education Minister's dismissal and an apology to students. He highlighted a lack of transparency in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exam investigations. The party…

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Panshul Bansal, NEET-UG topper, explains why he was not at Jantar Mantar: 'Why protest when I could be studying at home'

Panshul Bansal, a NEET-UG 2026 re-examination topper, stayed home and studied. He secured All India Rank 2 with a 99.9999 percentile. Bansal viewed the exam cancellation as an opportunity to improve his performance. He questioned the utility of attending protests over studying. His decision contrasts with ongoing nationwide demonstrations and…

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NTA probe finds NEET OMR sheets 'completely AI-generated', tampered; legal action likely

The National Testing Agency found one disputed NEET OMR sheet was AI-generated. Another OMR sheet submitted for scrutiny was discovered to have been tampered with. This follows allegations from students regarding discrepancies in their recorded responses and final scores. The NTA will pursue legal action against those submitting fake or…

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Health of 3 AISA activists on hunger strike deteriorates as Jantar Mantar protest enters day 21

Three student activists' health worsened on their 21st day of hunger strike. Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after his condition deteriorated. Activists alleged police attempted to detain them from the protest site. A large number of volunteers prevented the activists' detention by police. The protest continues demanding the…

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NEET candidates may soon retrieve old scorecards as DigiLocker system nears completion

A DigiLocker system for retrieving past NEET scorecards is nearing final development stages. This initiative aims to prevent students from losing access to their important examination results. The National Testing Agency informed the Central Information Commission about this ongoing development. While this new system is being created, older records are…

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