VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 4 killed, several injured in massive explosion at Assam rod manufacturing unit | Guwahati News ‘Don’t cry later’: Owaisi makes alliance offer to Akhilesh to oust BJP in UP polls | India News Inside Robert De Niro’s real estate portfolio: From Greenwich penthouse, Montauk beach house to West Village townhouse | Hidden high in the Himalayas, THIS tiny village attracts travellers from across the world for an incredible phenomenon that unfolds only after the sun goes down Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday claimed that newly appointed Union education minister Pralhad Joshi’s is only ‘interim’ minister. He alleged that the Centre is searching for a permanent replacement and suggested that Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis could eventually be given the portfolio.Addressing a press conference, Raut said Joshi was better suited to his previous responsibilities and described his current role as interim. “Pralhad Joshi is currently the interim Education Minister. At best, he might make a good Coal Minister. I believe this is a temporary arrangement, and the government is actively searching for a permanent Education Minister,” he said.Raut claimed that Fadnavis, because of his educational background and ideological alignment with the RSS, could emerge as the Centre’s preferred choice. 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”To my knowledge, Devendra Fadnavis could be the country’s best Education Minister. Modi ji has also made up his mind about this. He is aligned with RSS ideology, is well educated and has experience in running a state,” he said.However, he added that the decision was being held up because of uncertainty over who would replace Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister if he were moved to the Union Cabinet.’Modi govt had to bow down’Raut also launched a fresh attack on the Centre over the student agitation at Jantar Mantar, alleging that police excesses were committed against protesters and holding Union home minister Amit Shah responsible. He further claimed that the Modi government was forced to accept the protesters’ demands only after sustained pressure from the youth movement.”The Modi government had to bow down to the power of the youth and accept their demands. Governments should remain humble before the people, but humility and restraint have disappeared from the BJP’s vocabulary,” he said.His remarks come a day after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union education minister amid the nationwide agitation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, following which Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of the education ministry.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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Four Indian nationals were on board the vessel. As per the latest information, two have been confirmed safe, and information is awaited regarding the other two nationals. 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 peltedSearch and rescue operations are underway. The Embassy is in constant touch with the concerned authorities,” the embassy said.The mission said it is maintaining close coordination with Ukrainian authorities as search and rescue operations continue. The embassy also shared its Point of Contact for Indian nationals requiring assistance:Email: cons.kyiv@mea.gov.inAlternate Email: cons1.kyiv@mea.gov.inEmergency Contact: +380933559958 (Mr. Aji Kumar, Second Secretary – Consular)Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port on the Black Sea, has been a frequent target of Russian missile and drone attacks since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. Commercial shipping in the Black Sea has also faced periodic disruptions despite international efforts to keep maritime trade routes operational.India has consistently advised its citizens against travelling to Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict and has continued to provide consular assistance to Indian nationals residing in the country.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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