VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html The app allows anonymous communication without mandatory user registration, phone number verification or centralised logging of messages NEW DELHI: Digital rights advocacy group Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has termed govt’s order directing GitHub to remove the source code repositories of Bluetooth-based messaging app BitChat “unconstitutional and authoritarian”.In a statement Friday, IFF said the order, issued by Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the home ministry, directed GitHub to disable access to three BitChat repositories, including the Android application and release files, within three hours. It added that the order warned the platform of loss of safe harbour protection and possible criminal prosecution for non-compliance.It argued govt relied on Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act and Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules, 2021, instead of the dedicated blocking framework under Section 69A of the IT Act and the Blocking Rules, 2009, that require procedural safeguards such as recorded reasons and an opportunity for hearing.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 peltedIFF also contended that the order did not identify any specific unlawful content in the repositories and instead objected to BitChat’s ability to function during internet shutdowns through Bluetooth mesh networking. It said anticipating potential misuse of a communications tool was not a sufficient legal basis for ordering its removal.The foundation criticised the three-hour compliance window, saying it effectively denied GitHub meaningful legal recourse, and demanded that govt withdraw the notice.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar’Wangchuk, Dipke Joined AISA’s Protest’: Harsh Dubey On NEET, Reservation, Jantar Mantar ProtestJantar Mantar Erupts In Celebration As Pradhan Resigns, Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury’No Information On Foreign Funding’ MEA Claims As CJP Protest Intensifies NationwideCJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid, Says Protest Continues Until Pradhan Resigns123PhotostoriesNeurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don’t realise they’re making themTV actors who battled cancer: From Helen McCrory to Alan RickmanFrom Kanjeevaram to Banarasi: What different silk sarees say about youFrom ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist8 famous foods named after real people10 forgotten Indian protein-rich foods grandparents ate regularlyFrom the cats of Red Keep to a good old game of Cyvasse: All of the ‘GoT’ references in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 35 most unusual things people have travelled for around the worldPriyanka Chahar Choudhary’s Greek inspired lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, a jacuzzi and more5 best ways to stand up for yourself at work without damaging professional relationships123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Libra Horoscope Today, July 26, 2026: Spend on needs, not excitement Three-year-old dies after falling into open septic tank When the Left-aligned student groups joined the CJP-led protest, they were drawn into the fold organically, said parties’ functionaries NEW DELHI: It must qualify as a striking case of maximising one’s returns on meagre capital. Disproportionate to its marginal presence in Parliament and anaemic strength on the ground, Left parties successfully leveraged AISA, SFI and AISF, which have active units in Delhi, to pressure govt to give into the demand of getting Dharmendra Pradhan to resign as education minister.In fact, AISA members, president Neha Bora and Manish Kumar and Ameen Amitoj, despite having no prior association with Abhijeet Dipke, sat on a 23-day hunger strike in solidarity with the students.The victory of their student outfits, which made common cause with those sections of Gen Z, who are usually not receptive to their “class warfare” trope, could act as a compensation of sorts for the Left in an electorally bleak season, marked by routs in Kerala and West Bengal.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 peltedEarlier, in another instance of them successfully using their tactical intelligence, the Left, through its farmers’ wings, influenced the protests in Punjab against farm sector reforms laws enacted by Modi govt, which had to junk them.If AISA, SFI and AISF were a vocal presence throughout the protest, their mother outfits CPI(ML), CPM and CPI, in that order, complemented the effort on the ground by goading the opposition to support the CJP-led protests.According to Left functionaries, who have been part of the demonstrations, when the Left-aligned students groups joined the students’ protest led by CJP, they were drawn into the fold organically and not perceived as people just jumping in for credit as these students have been raising issues around the flaws in the examination system and the challenges through their unions.All 15 MPs belonging to the Left joined the students to protest the police action against them during the march to Parliament on July 20. They also ensured there was no dilution of the demand for Pradhan’s resignation.CPI(ML) general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya agreed that the success of the protests has given the Left a fillip. “This movement has re-energised ongoing struggles across the country for democracy, justice, and the defence of the Constitution.” He called upon INDIA bloc to carry the energy, resolve, and democratic spirit of this movement into Parliament and intensify the struggle for affordable and quality education for all.CPM general secretary M A Baby said Pradhan’s resignation was the first step. “Congratulations to Abhijeet Dipke and CJP, to SFI, AISF, AISA, and lakhs of students and young people for their courage and determination which has won this historic victory. We demand comprehensive reform: scrap NTA! Take back NEP!” CPM said.”It is a rare moment of democratic accountability, achieved not through the goodwill of an arrogant govt, but through the sustained struggle of students and youth across the country. The students’ movement has defeated the arrogance of BJP and compelled the Modi-Shah regime to answer for its failures,” CPI general secretary D Raja said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar’Wangchuk, Dipke Joined AISA’s Protest’: Harsh Dubey On NEET, Reservation, Jantar Mantar ProtestJantar Mantar Erupts In Celebration As Pradhan Resigns, Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury’No Information On Foreign Funding’ MEA Claims As CJP Protest Intensifies NationwideCJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid, Says Protest Continues Until Pradhan Resigns123PhotostoriesNeurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don’t realise they’re making themTV actors who battled cancer: From Helen McCrory to Alan RickmanFrom Kanjeevaram to Banarasi: What different silk sarees say about youFrom ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist8 famous foods named after real people10 forgotten Indian protein-rich foods grandparents ate regularlyFrom the cats of Red Keep to a good old game of Cyvasse: All of the ‘GoT’ references in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 35 most unusual things people have travelled for around the worldPriyanka Chahar Choudhary’s Greek inspired lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, a jacuzzi and more5 best ways to stand up for yourself at work without damaging professional relationships123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Daily Nadi Horoscope for Virgo (26th July 2026): Don’t Let Domestic Pressure Disturb Your Judgement 1 killed, several injured in Berlin after car rams into people near LGBTQ+ parade route; event called off Daily Nadi Horoscope for Leo (26th July 2026): Don’t Risk Stability for Quick Excitement Pralhad Joshi, man with a low profile & an effective style | India News Rahul Gandhi said “past can never fight the future”. NEW DELHI: Asserting that “time has come to remove this govt”, Congress’s Rahul Gandhi said PM Narendra Modi is India’s past while the protesting youth are the country’s future. He added that the “past can never fight the future”. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation a “victory of truth and defeat of Modi’s stubbornness”.Rahul said students’ agitation has issued a warning that if BJP-RSS continue to run the govt like their personal fiefdom, they would face a stir 10 times more intense than what is happening now. He accused RSS of hollowing India from inside like termites. He said Pradhan’s resignation is a signal to other communities that are being “oppressed” by Modi govt, that fighting the govt is a wise step.Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, “Force was used against them. 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 peltedBut the youth did not bend; govt had to bend.” She said she had been wondering for the past 10-12 years, “When will we wake up and realise what is being done to our country?” She said the youth are reclaiming their country.Party MP K C Venugopal said, “A massive salute to millions of students across country who compelled this govt to bow down to their will.”Rahul said that Pradhan was a symbol of corruption and destruction of world-class education system, and “it is good that he is gone”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar’Wangchuk, Dipke Joined AISA’s Protest’: Harsh Dubey On NEET, Reservation, Jantar Mantar ProtestJantar Mantar Erupts In Celebration As Pradhan Resigns, Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury’No Information On Foreign Funding’ MEA Claims As CJP Protest Intensifies NationwideCJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid, Says Protest Continues Until Pradhan Resigns123PhotostoriesNeurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don’t realise they’re making themTV actors who battled cancer: From Helen McCrory to Alan RickmanFrom Kanjeevaram to Banarasi: What different silk sarees say about youFrom ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist8 famous foods named after real people10 forgotten Indian protein-rich foods grandparents ate regularlyFrom the cats of Red Keep to a good old game of Cyvasse: All of the ‘GoT’ references in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 35 most unusual things people have travelled for around the worldPriyanka Chahar Choudhary’s Greek inspired lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, a jacuzzi and more5 best ways to stand up for yourself at work without damaging professional relationships123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Jul 26, 2026, 03:01 IST Leo Horoscope Today, July 26, 2026: Business people may open a new venture Congress was wary of CJP but later joined it in hailing victory | India News Daily Nadi Horoscope for Cancer (26th July, 2026): Don’t Let Small Pressures Affect Your Health Bill proposes 3-month deadline for HCs to dispose of paper leak appeals Cancer Horoscope Today, July 26, 2026: Speculation brings promise today, and instinct works in your favour Clavicular Miami Nightclub Fight: Kick streamer Clavicular detained by police after chaotic Miami nightclub fight goes viral Gemini Horoscope Today, July 26, 2026: Lovers have a fine moment to speak plainly Amit Shah & other top BJP functionaries call on Pradhan at his residence to show solidarity Samurai quote of the day: ‘You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain’ and a timeless wisdom Opposition eyes Ayodhya to corner government as end of CJP stir deprives it of an incendiary issue | India News Daily Nadi Horoscope for Taurus (26th July, 2026): Don’t Ignore a Hidden Financial Detail UP govt reconstitutes SIT probing Ram Temple donation theft row after SC orders NEW DELHI: Acting on the Supreme Court’s directions, the Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by senior IPS officers to investigate the alleged embezzlement of devotees’ offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.The reconstituted team is headed by Inspector General Kiran S, with Deputy Inspector General Somen Verma and Ayodhya Senior Superintendent of Police Dr Gaurav Grover as members. It replaces the earlier SIT, which was headed by Lucknow Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant and included Special Secretary (Finance) Neel Ratan Kumar among its members.The apex court had, during a July 13 hearing, expressed the view that allegations involving theft and financial irregularities required investigation by experienced police officers. 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 peltedA bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohan directed the state to form a fresh SIT under a senior IPS officer and submit a status report by July 27.The case centres on allegations that offerings made by devotees at the Ram temple were siphoned off instead of being deposited through the prescribed process.Investigators probing the case earlier examined CCTV footage, donation registers, cash-handling records and financial documents, besides questioning temple staff. Their preliminary findings indicated suspected irregularities in the counting and deposit of donations.The investigation led to the arrest of several accused, while police seized cash, vehicles, investment documents and other assets allegedly acquired using the misappropriated funds. Investigators also analysed bank transactions and other digital evidence to trace the alleged money trail.With the new SIT now taking over the probe, the Uttar Pradesh government is expected to place its findings before the Supreme Court in a status report on July 27.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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar’Wangchuk, Dipke Joined AISA’s Protest’: Harsh Dubey On NEET, Reservation, Jantar Mantar ProtestJantar Mantar Erupts In Celebration As Pradhan Resigns, Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury’No Information On Foreign Funding’ MEA Claims As CJP Protest Intensifies NationwideCJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid, Says Protest Continues Until Pradhan Resigns123PhotostoriesNeurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don’t realise they’re making themTV actors who battled cancer: From Helen McCrory to Alan RickmanFrom Kanjeevaram to Banarasi: What different silk sarees say about youFrom ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist8 famous foods named after real people10 forgotten Indian protein-rich foods grandparents ate regularlyFrom the cats of Red Keep to a good old game of Cyvasse: All of the ‘GoT’ references in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 35 most unusual things people have travelled for around the worldPriyanka Chahar Choudhary’s Greek inspired lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, a jacuzzi and more5 best ways to stand up for yourself at work without damaging professional relationships123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Leaked Infantino letter praising Argentina’s ‘professionalism’ emerges amid FIFA probe into World Cup final brawl | Football News As Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Ranvir Shorey calls it a ‘master stroke’ by PM Modi’s Government, actress Tara Deshpande expresses disappointment Aries Horoscope Today, July 26, 2026: Students get a rare gift, full concentration Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: ‘Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety’ and a lesson on whether to choose freedom or control Union ministers Jitendra Singh and J P Nadda, along with CJP’s Saurav Das, addressed press conference NEW DELHI: BJP has fended off numerous opposition campaigns built around allegations, contentious laws or policies, and suspected wrongdoings of a senior Union minister or a chief minister since PM Modi took office in 2014 without making any appearance of bowing to pressure. However, where the opposition could not succeed, street protests and the fear that they could have triggered violence have.The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, a key member of the Cabinet since Modi first took office in 2014, following unebbing protests is a significant political dent to the party, presenting the opposition a rare opening to build on youth anger after suffering electoral setbacks and desertions from ranks. 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 peltedGovt hoped to benefit from the optics of activist Sonam Wangchuk breaking his 26-day hunger strike by accepting soup from Union minister J P Nadda and agreeing to the gentle terms built on assurances.With the protests, though, showing no signs of a let-up and Rahul Gandhi stepping up opposition’s stir, BJP chose pragmatism over defiance, more so as it was confronted with Gen Z that did not deal in the old grammar of politics, making its irreverent slogans, memes and skits go viral.Earlier, government had withdrawn farm laws in Nov 2021 following a year-long protest from farmers, while Modi had publicly announced in Dec 2019 that his govt had no plans for a National Register of Citizens to defuse the agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.J Akbar, who quit in 2018 after his name surfaced in the #MeToo row, was a junior minister and carried little political heft. As BJP counts its losses, it will have to grapple with the challenge of winning over a generation which, many political observers say, had been showing signs of restiveness over a host of employment-related concerns even before these protests broke out, despite a section supporting the party’s other planks. The view within BJP is that despite the immediate political price it has paid, it has shown its sincerity of purpose by engaging with protesters and conceding to them, belying the charge that it was “arrogant and insensitiveGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar’Wangchuk, Dipke Joined AISA’s Protest’: Harsh Dubey On NEET, Reservation, Jantar Mantar ProtestJantar Mantar Erupts In Celebration As Pradhan Resigns, Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury’No Information On Foreign Funding’ MEA Claims As CJP Protest Intensifies NationwideCJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid, Says Protest Continues Until Pradhan Resigns123PhotostoriesNeurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don’t realise they’re making themTV actors who battled cancer: From Helen McCrory to Alan RickmanFrom Kanjeevaram to Banarasi: What different silk sarees say about youFrom ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist8 famous foods named after real people10 forgotten Indian protein-rich foods grandparents ate regularlyFrom the cats of Red Keep to a good old game of Cyvasse: All of the ‘GoT’ references in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 35 most unusual things people have travelled for around the worldPriyanka Chahar Choudhary’s Greek inspired lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, a jacuzzi and more5 best ways to stand up for yourself at work without damaging professional relationships123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Daily Nadi Horoscope for Aries (26th July, 2026): Don’t Force Answers Before the Path Clears Taurus Horoscope Today, July 26, 2026: This is a useful day for recovering blocked funds Amit Shah reacts to Pradhan’s exit NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday reacted to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, saying the BJP considers the country, youth and students more important than any position while reaffirming the Modi government’s commitment to reforms against paper leaks.In a post on X, Shah said, “For BJP workers, the country, our youth, and students are far more important than any position. Today, the resignation of Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan ji from his post exemplifies this very principle.”Shah further added that the government respected the sentiments of students and remained committed to introducing reforms to prevent paper leaks, while expressing confidence that those responsible would be punished and justice would be ensured for NEET aspirants. 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 pelted”The Modi government respects the sentiments of the country’s youth and is committed to implementing the necessary reforms against paper leaks. The decisions taken by Modi ji to ensure strict punishment for those guilty of paper leaks are commendable. I am fully confident that these steps will ensure complete justice for the students who succeeded in the NEET examination.”He further highlighted Pradhan’s tenure as education minister, crediting him with advancing several key education initiatives, including the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), expansion of examinations in mother tongues, PM SHRI Schools, digital education, skill development and industry-academia collaboration.”During his tenure, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan ji has brought about significant reforms in the effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), arrangements for examinations in mother tongues, expansion of PM SHRI Schools, promotion of digital education, skill development, and strengthening industry-academia coordination. His efforts toward making the examination system more inclusive and student-centric have also been noteworthy. His tenure is a testament to his dedication to the resolve of making India a developed nation.”Read more: Dharmendra Pradhan out, Pralhad Joshi in; CJP exits Jantar Mantar, exam reform Bill to enter LS – key pointsPradhan resigned as Union education minister earlier on Saturday, amid nationwide protests over NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Hours later, senior BJP leader Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of the education ministry, while the Centre reached an agreement with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), leading to the withdrawal of its protest after 36 days at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Time To Go Home’: CJP Removes Stage, Urges Protesters To Leave Jantar Mantar’Don’t Waste This Energy On One Resignation’: Yogendra Yadav On CJP Future, ‘Police Brutality’RSS Loyalist Pralhad Joshi Appointed As India’s New Education Minister Hours After Pradhan’s ExitPost Protest, Volunteers Launch Cleanliness Drive At Jantar Mantar’Wangchuk, Dipke Joined AISA’s Protest’: Harsh Dubey On NEET, Reservation, Jantar Mantar ProtestJantar Mantar Erupts In Celebration As Pradhan Resigns, Delhi Metro Reopens All Station Gates’Proof That We Can Take Anyone’s Resignation’: Abhijeet Dipke After Pradhan Quits | Jantar MantarEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns After Month-Long Protests, Lathi Charge Fury’No Information On Foreign Funding’ MEA Claims As CJP Protest Intensifies NationwideCJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Diagnosed With Typhoid, Says Protest Continues Until Pradhan Resigns123PhotostoriesNeurologists see these 8 brain health mistakes almost every day, and many people don’t realise they’re making themTV actors who battled cancer: From Helen McCrory to Alan RickmanFrom Kanjeevaram to Banarasi: What different silk sarees say about youFrom ‘Mission: Impossible’ to ‘Bullet Train’: 5 heist films that deserve a spot on your watchlist8 famous foods named after real people10 forgotten Indian protein-rich foods grandparents ate regularlyFrom the cats of Red Keep to a good old game of Cyvasse: All of the ‘GoT’ references in ‘House of the Dragon’ season 35 most unusual things people have travelled for around the worldPriyanka Chahar Choudhary’s Greek inspired lavish Mumbai home: A massive living room, a jacuzzi and more5 best ways to stand up for yourself at work without damaging professional relationships123Hot PicksSchool holiday todayDelhi metroCJP ProtestMumbai rainGujarat RainAIIMS notificationNEET paper controversyAAI recruitment 2026Caitline ClarkTop TrendingMP NEET Arpirant RapeNEET Paper LeakCJP Protester AssaultedKerala IPS Ajith Kumar SuspensionAssam Flood DeathsDelhi Metro Stations ClosedMumbai ProtestUP Amroha WeddingHarbhajan singhIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 What is an EB-1 visa? Why is it narrowing for Indians in FY 2026? ‘Rajesh Khanna wanted divorce from Dimple Kapadia, but she refused, had big demands,’ says his live-in partner Anita Advani as she opens up on her plea in court seeking recognition: ‘Sab kuch hamare naam kardo’ | Hindi Movie News CWG 2026 Day 3: No medals for India, but Sachin Siwach advances and Rupa-Pinki stay unbeaten Quote of the day by Princess Diana: “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward…” CWG 2026: Mirabai Chanu leads Manipur’s five-pronged medal charge in weightlifting | Commonwealth Games News Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for July 26, 2026 Indian defence forces fully prepared to face any challenge: Rajnath on eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: “I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of…” – a timeless lesson on leadership, courage and the power of inspiring others | World News Anahat Singh scripts history, becomes first Indian to win world junior squash title; ends Egypt’s 13-year reign | More sports News Why are school buses yellow? The fascinating reason behind the colour everyone recognises Quote of the day by Alexander Fleming: “You do not know what you will find, you may set out to find one thing and…” – why life’s biggest discoveries are often unexpected What happened to Gabriel Langton? Latest injury update after the England gymnast’s horrific Commonwealth Games fall UAE man who killed woman with scissors gets fresh hearing as top court overturns death sentence Amarnath yatra resumes via Batal after rain-forced halt | India News Workplace software Monday.com cuts hundreds of jobs; read CEO Eran Zinman’s ‘layoff email’ to employees ‘Nothing compares to home, but…’: Indian man explains why many people end up staying in US | World News Updated: Jul 25, 2026, 22:59 IST Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: Sonakshi Sinha apologises, does sit-ups: ‘I’m the artist bro but Gen Z is art’ Inflation: Moody’s Analytics’ top economist Mark Zandi ‘warning’ for Americans: Tough immigration policies are also behind high inflation as they are diminishing available workforce in essential sectors like … He rejected to work for a Jew boss. Now he has $25,000 in donation money and Cornell did not take any action against him