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. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, taking moral responsibility for the NEET-UG paper leak controversy after weeks of nationwide protests.CJP ended its 36-day agitation at Jantar Mantar after the Centre accepted two of its key demands. The group said it would continue to pursue its demand for Rs 1 crore compensation for families of those who died following the NEET paper leak.A 20-year-old student returning from the US died after his car overturned into an open drain in south Delhi’s Vasant Kunj.Shreyas Iyer’s record streak of eight consecutive T20I toss wins ended as Zimbabwe opted to bowl first in the second T20I.The US imposed a permanent 10% Section 301 tariff on Indian exports over alleged forced-labour concerns, replacing the temporary levy.Here are the top 5 news stories: Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as education minister amid NEET paper leak protestsUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the Council of Ministers on Saturday, taking moral responsibility for the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. In his resignation letter, he said he wanted to prevent the situation from being exploited by anti-national forces and ensure students could focus on their future. Watch Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge FuryHe highlighted the government’s actions, including cancelling the examination, ordering a CBI probe and shifting NEET to computer-based testing from next year. His resignation follows weeks of protests, political pressure and nationwide outrage over alleged examination irregularities. Read full storyCentre agrees to withdraw FIRs after Pradhan quitsThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar after three rounds of talks with the Centre. CJP Jantar Mantar Protest UpdatesDharmendra Pradhan resigns as Union education minister amid massive student protests’We won’t go’: CJP’s Dipke says protests to continue till all demands metFresh clashes at Jantar Mantar after Pradhan’s exit; tear gas fired, stones peltedThe group said the government had accepted two of its three key demands: the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the withdrawal of FIRs and legal cases against protesters.Addressing a joint press conference with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, CJP leaders said the protest was being withdrawn “in good faith”. However, they said their demand for Rs 1 crore compensation to families of NEET-linked suicide victims remains pending. Read full storyUS-returned student killed after car plunges into open drain in DelhiA 20-year-old student who had recently returned from the United States died after the car he was driving overturned and fell into an open drain in south Delhi’s Vasant Kunj early Friday. The victim, Yashvendra, was travelling with a female friend, who escaped with minor injuries. Police suspect the vehicle skidded on a rain-soaked road before hitting a tree and plunging into the drain.The victim’s father is an Army officer posted in Kolkata. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and other factors, including vehicle speed, to determine the exact cause. Read full story Shreyas Iyer’s record T20I toss-winning streak ends in ZimbabweIndia captain Shreyas Iyer’s remarkable run of eight consecutive T20I toss wins came to an end after Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza won the toss in the second T20I at Harare. The streak had surpassed MS Dhoni’s previous Indian record of seven straight toss victories.Zimbabwe chose to bowl first, expecting early assistance for their seamers despite improved batting conditions. Iyer said India would have preferred to bat first but urged his players to remain focused after their comprehensive victory in the opening match. India lead the three-match series 1-0. Read full storyUS imposes permanent 10% tariff on Indian exports over forced-labour probeThe United States has imposed a permanent additional 10% tariff on imports from India under a Section 301 investigation into alleged forced labour, replacing the temporary levy that expired on Friday. While lower than the proposed 12.5%, the tariff will affect a large share of Indian exports to the US.Indian trade experts argued the measure lacks factual basis, noting that India has already strengthened its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit imports made using forced labour. Read full story Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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