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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after nationwide student protests

India education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests

July 25, 2026 / News, Career, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, Events, Indian Politics, Local News, Politics, Public, Social Issues / / Leave a Comment

India education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after weeks of nationwide protests, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government’s first major concession amid mounting public pressure. Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after nationwide student protests Key points India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after weeks of protests by students across […]

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Sonam Wangchuk denies deal with Centre behind ending hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk denies deal behind ending hunger strike.

July 25, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, Events, Indian Politics / / Leave a Comment

Sonam Wangchuk denies deal behind ending hunger strike. Wangchuk said he ended his 26-day fast only after receiving written assurances, denying any deal and prioritising peaceful student protesters. Sonam Wangchuk says he ended his 26-day hunger strike not because the movement is over, but because he feared the situation could turn violent. He says the

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Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s promise on exam leaks?

Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s exam leak promise?

July 25, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, Events, Indian Politics, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s exam leak promise? Cockroach Janta Party leaders continue demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s removal despite the government’s assurances on examination reforms. Late Thursday’s message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi was meant to do two things at once: calm a furious student movement and show that the government has

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Sadiq Khan says Netanyahu not welcome in London over Gaza

Sadiq Khan mayor London of says Netanyahu not welcome in London over Gaza.

July 25, 2026 / News, Crime, Current Affairs, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Sadiq Khan mayor London of says Netanyahu not welcome in London over Gaza. His remarks came days after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for Benjamin Netanyahu to face justice over Gaza. Sadiq Khan has said Benjamin Netanyahu is not welcome in London and stated that he would press the UK government to enforce

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United States military fires at merchant vessel near Iran

US military opens fire on merchant vessel near Iran.

July 25, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US military opens fire on merchant vessel near Iran. The war around the Persian Gulf is widening in ways that now feel deeply personal, not just strategic. After another night of strikes, ships, drones, and warnings, the conflict is no longer only about military power — it is about fear on the water, stranded sailors,

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Return home, govt will take care: Salman Khan appeals again

Salman Khan again urges protesters to return home safely.

July 24, 2026 / News, Celebrity, Celebrity News, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, Entertainment, Events, Indian Politics, Local News, Politics, Public / / Leave a Comment

Salman Khan again urges protesters to return home safely. Salman Khan also appealed to education reformer Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike and prioritise his health. Salman Khan’s appeal has added a calmer, more human voice to a protest season that has often felt tense and unforgiving. In asking students to go home

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PM Modi announces paper leak bill, Rahul calls video ‘pathetic’

PM announces paper leak bill; Rahul slams video as pathetic.

July 24, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Education, Education News, Education Policy, Indian Politics, Local News / / Leave a Comment

PM announces paper leak bill; Rahul slams video as pathetic. The Prime Minister said the proposed paper leak bill will be discussed during the Union Cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday, July 24. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned the paper leak controversy into a legislative promise, saying the government will bring a new Bill to

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US imposes tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns.

July 24, 2026 / News, Business, Business and Finance, Business and Leadership, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns. The United States is India’s second-largest trading partner and its biggest export destination, making the move economically significant. The new US tariff move is a warning shot, but not a shutdown of the India–US trade relationship. Washington has lowered the rate for India from the earlier

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Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

Terrorism trial begins in Salman Rushdie stabbing case.

July 23, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, Politics, Public, Religion, Religious Disputes / / Leave a Comment

Terrorism trial begins in Salman Rushdie stabbing case. Rushdie, 79, was repeatedly stabbed before a shocked audience at Chautauqua Institution moments before speaking on writer safety. A man already serving 25 years for trying to kill Salman Rushdie is now facing a separate federal trial that seeks to frame the attack as terrorism, not just

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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers.

July 23, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations, Politics / / Leave a Comment

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers. The claimed attacks came days after the Houthis announced a naval embargo targeting Saudi vessels in regional waters. The waters of the Red Sea have, once again, become a frontline in a conflict whose reverberations extend far beyond the narrow shipping lanes. On Wednesday, Yemen’s Iran-aligned

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