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'To stop anti-national forces': Dharmendra Pradhan on why he resigned

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said his resignation was aimed at safeguarding students' interests amid the NEET controversy.

Published on Jul 26, 2026, 10:43 AM IST

Jantar Mantar deserted after CJP calls off protest, NDMC steps in to clean

An NDMC worker washes the road during a cleanliness drive at the protest site of Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 10:43 AM IST

Gen Z 'flips the script' to 'rare defeat for Modi': Global media on CJP protest

SENSITIVE MATERIAL. THIS IMAGE MAY OFFEND OR DISTURB Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests demanding his resignation over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, in New Delhi, India, July 25, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Published on Jul 26, 2026, 9:56 AM IST

In 1st reaction after protests, Shah praises Pradhan, vows justice for students

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was "fully confident" that the government's measures would ensure complete justice

Published on Jul 26, 2026, 9:14 AM IST

Students cheer Pradhan exit with Tricolour, Melody toffees

Mumbai, India - July 25, 2026: Thousands gathered at Bandstand in Bandra, Mumbai, for a massive student-led protest demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister and action over competitive exam paper leaks, highlighted by a collective mass singing of the National Anthem (Rashtra Geet) while waving the Indian tricolour. in mumbai, India, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 26, 2026, 8:45 AM IST

Pralhad Joshi's first reaction after getting edu ministry charge: ‘I accept…’

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said he would carry forward education reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership after taking charge of the Education Ministry.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 2:58 PM IST

Dharmendra Pradhan steps down, Gen Z steps up

Dharmendra Pradhan, the longest serving education minister in almost two decades, announced his dramatic resignation on X.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 7:03 AM IST

Fear of losing Gen Z, poll math forced BJP's hand in Pradhan's resignation

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests in New Delhi, India, July 25, 2026.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 10:42 AM IST

Tear gas at 2pm, jubilation by 6: When the waiting paid off at Jantar Mantar

At around 10.15pm on Saturday, police estimated that a crowd of 4,000 people remained at the site. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 10:44 AM IST

Delhi’s Gen Z turns Jantar Mantar protest site into weekend hang-out spot

At around 10.15PM on Saturday, police estimated that a crowd of 4,000 people remained at the site.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 8:39 AM IST

From satire to a crusade: Meet faces of the CJP movement that drove big change

(L-R) - Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora and Saurav Das, some faces of the CJP movement in Delhi

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 6:30 AM IST

When resignation cleanses and restores lost stature

The fact of Sardar Patel’s reflexive act of statesmanship in seeking to leave office sends a powerful message — resignations are meant to be given, not extorted. They are meant to be treated as something beyond office-holding or office-leaving.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 6:30 AM IST

‘I speak my mind’: Zoho's Vembu defends X post backing Pradhan amid backlash

Without referring to any individual or group, Vembu asserted that his views were independent and said he would not be influenced by criticism or threats.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 6:34 AM IST

Pradhan gone, Cong shifts focus to Amit Shah; memes put Gadkari in spotlight

Nitin Gadkari, who has has faced criticism over the E20 policy, is among the most senior ministers, while Amit Shah is widely seen as Number 2 in PM Modi's government.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 6:31 AM IST

Dharmendra Pradhan resignation: AAP calls it victory for democracy

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National convenor Arvind Kejriwal with AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh

Published on Jul 25, 2026, 8:58 PM IST

Who is Pralhad Joshi? BJP leader takes charge as education minister

Joshi entered national politics after being elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in 2004.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 6:30 AM IST

Pralhad Joshi gets education ministry charge as Pradhan's resignation accepted

Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Dharmendra Pradhan seen together

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 9:50 PM IST

Here's the last time a minister resigned under Modi govt because of protests

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan submits his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 25, 2026

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 10:05 PM IST

Overjoyed Sonakshi Sinha celebrates Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Sonakshi Sinha celebrates Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation with hilarious video: ‘Millenial sathiya gayi hai’

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 9:24 PM IST

NEET victims’ families seek reforms, say Pradhan’s resignation not enough

Parents also expressed their anguish at the police for assaulting students in New Delhi and making Pradhan resign only after the pressure of students. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 26, 2026, 6:29 AM IST

BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi says ‘better late than never’ as Pradhan quits

Former Union minister Murli Manohar Joshi is listed in the BJP website, along with LK Advani, Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh, as a members of the BJP Margdarshak Mandal (guiding council)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 7:49 PM IST

Anupam Mittal reacts as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Anupam Mittal responded to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, calling it an unexpected victory for Gen Z.

Published on Jul 25, 2026, 7:26 PM IST

Abhijeet Dipke's mother breaks down as Pradhan resigns: ‘Couldn’t sleep'

Abhijeet Dipke's mother interacts with the media.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 8:31 PM IST

Rail crashes, terror & onions: Why ministers, even a CM, have quit in the past

(From left) Shivraj Patil, Lal Bahadur Shastri and Sahib Singh Verma

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 7:02 PM IST

Shabana Azmi says students have won first battle after Pradhan's resignation

Shabana Azmi calls Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation only the beginning.

Published on Jul 25, 2026, 6:53 PM IST

After Pradhan's resignation, PM Modi's first X post hails Unesco ‘proud moment’

On Unesco recognition for Sarnath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it “celebrates India’s profound civilisational and spiritual heritage”.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 7:15 PM IST

'Cockroaches won': Here's how US media covering Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation comes after escalating protests by students and activists over the examination system, marking a significant victory for the youth-led Cockroach Janata Party during a nationwide uprising.

Published on Jul 25, 2026, 6:30 PM IST

5 years after retreat on farm laws, Modi govt bends again to a street protest

Abhijeet Dipke, who founded and named the Cockroach Janta Party after some comments by the Chief Justice of India in May, elated after Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation; Dipke spoke of the farmers' protest (right) in some of his speeches.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 6:04 PM IST

‘Historic day': Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng celebrates Pradhan's resignation

Lyng also shared a video showing celebrations at Jantar Mantar following the education minister's resignation on July 25.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 5:17 PM IST

‘Time has come to remove this government’: Rahul as Pradhan resigns amid protest

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks to media over the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Exam paper irregularities, in New Delhi on Saturday.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026, 5:02 PM IST

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