VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 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. 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