For seven weeks, the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest at Jantar Mantar held on to one demand: Dharmendra Pradhan must resign. On Saturday, when the Education Minister finally stepped down, the movement celebrated—but its leaders and supporters said the bigger fight over India's examination system was far from over.
Weeks of student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak forced the BJP to rethink its position on Dharmendra Pradhan. Party insiders say his resignation was less about administrative failure than a political decision to contain public anger and restore faith in the government
Pralhad Joshi takes charge of the Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid the NEET-UG controversy and student protests. He now faces the task of restoring trust in India's examination system while pushing ahead with NEP 2020 reforms.
With Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, celebrations erupted at Jantar Mantar, but beneath the music and slogans, protesters debated the future of the movement, CJP's political ambitions and a generation's discovery of the value of political participation
Student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and the police response have escalated into a statewide Bihar Bandh backed by Left organisations. Here's what led to the shutdown.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres' first visit to Syria since the civil war began signals renewed international engagement with the country's transitional government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad
Kanhaiya Kumar was detained following a complaint by Kerala Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar
The Union Education Minister stepped down after weeks of nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, with celebrities responding across social media.
At least 58 people have died and around seven lakh residents affected across 856 villages in 12 districts due to floods.
Weeks of student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak forced the BJP to rethink its position on Dharmendra Pradhan. Party insiders say his resignation was less about administrative failure than a political decision to contain public anger and restore faith in the government
Pralhad Joshi takes charge of the Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid the NEET-UG controversy and student protests. He now faces the task of restoring trust in India's examination system while pushing ahead with NEP 2020 reforms.
With Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, celebrations erupted at Jantar Mantar, but beneath the music and slogans, protesters debated the future of the movement, CJP's political ambitions and a generation's discovery of the value of political participation
Student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and the police response have escalated into a statewide Bihar Bandh backed by Left organisations. Here's what led to the shutdown.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres' first visit to Syria since the civil war began signals renewed international engagement with the country's transitional government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad
Kanhaiya Kumar was detained following a complaint by Kerala Resident Commissioner Puneet Kumar
The Union Education Minister stepped down after weeks of nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak, with celebrities responding across social media.
At least 58 people have died and around seven lakh residents affected across 856 villages in 12 districts due to floods.
The Cockroach Janta Party ends its nationwide protest after the government accepts its remaining demands following negotiations
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“Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is a huge step towards reshaping our education system," Rahul Gandhi said
Demonstrators target mainstream television crews as public frustration over perceived pro-government reporting boils over.
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SubscribeArtificial intelligence is poised to transform education, but not every child will benefit equally. As AI enters classrooms, India’s deep divide between public and private education could grow wider than ever before. In this issue, Outlook explores the risks, the policy failures and the urgent choices that will determine whether AI becomes a force for opportunity—or inequality.
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SubscribeIn order to make critical legislative changes that leave a lasting political imprint, BJP needs to secure 2/3rd majority in Parliament. Support from its allies is not enough. Recent splits in political parties may help BJP reach the magic number
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SubscribeSupporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.
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SubscribeThe IT sector has long been the engine of India’s middle-class aspiration and white-collar employment. As AI eats into jobs in the sector, India faces a massive socio-economic challenge
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SubscribeA nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.
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Anahat Singh has etched her name in sporting history by becoming the very first Indian to be crowned the world junior squash champion. Her remarkable triumph on the global stage marks a groundbreaking milestone for Indian squash and cements her legacy as a true pioneer
India eye another successful day at Commonwealth Games 2026 as Mirabai Chanu, Rishikanta Singh, top relay swimmers, and star boxers headline the country's Day 4 schedule in Glasgow
Taniksha Khatri secured a 43rd world ranking to deliver India's highest-ever finish in the Women's Épée at the Senior World Fencing Championships. Meanwhile, teammate Prachi Lohan claimed 58th place to cap off a landmark double qualification into the Main Table of 64
UCLA sophomore Tiana Sumanasekera is championing South Asian representation at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games by choosing to compete for her parents' homeland of Sri Lanka after previously starring for the USA. Her inspiring mission mirrors the trailblazing legacy of Indian gymnastics pioneer Dipa Karmakar
Jersey teenager Filip Nowacki is aiming to make history by becoming the island's first Commonwealth champion in 36 years during the 100m breaststroke final in Glasgow. To claim the gold, the rising star must overcome legendary triple Olympic champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty,
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