Indian Politics

India reiterates support for Palestine at UNSC

India reiterates support for Palestine at UN Security Council

India reiterates support for Palestine at UN Security Council India’s Permanent Representative said India remains firmly committed to efforts that make a tangible difference in the daily lives of Palestinians. India’s message at the Security Council was unusually direct, and the use of Arabic made it feel even more personal. By speaking in Arabic, P. […]

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Govt to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill

Government to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill soon.

Government to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill soon. Amendment seeks stricter laws for transparent, fair public examinations. The government is now moving from promises to law, and that matters because students have spent weeks demanding not just action, but proof that action will last. The new amendment bill is meant to make paper leaks and

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Who is India’s new education minister Pralhad Joshi?

India’s new Education Minister is Pralhad Joshi.

India’s new Education Minister is Pralhad Joshi. Pralhad Joshi is a senior BJP leader and five-time MP from Karnataka. He now serves as India’s education minister, alongside other cabinet responsibilities. Pralhad Joshi has served in the Union Cabinet since 2019 and is widely regarded as a trusted senior leader with close ties to Prime Minister

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Calm returns to Jantar Mantar after 36-day NEET protest ends; Dipke, Wangchuk recuperate

Calm returns as 36-day NEET protest ends at Jantar Mantar.

Calm returns as 36-day NEET protest ends at Jantar Mantar. Abhijeet Dipke thanked supporters, saying their trust, love and unwavering faith made the movement’s success possible despite widespread doubts. A strange stillness has returned to Jantar Mantar, and with it comes the feeling that a long, difficult chapter has finally been closed. After 36 days

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after nationwide student protests

India education minister resigns after weeks of ‘Cockroach’ protests

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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Munawar Faruqui joins CJP protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park

Munawar Faruqui joins CJP protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park.

Munawar Faruqui joins CJP protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park. Munawar Faruqui’s presence drew attention, as he stepped beyond comedy to support protesters on the ground instead of performing on stage. Munawar Faruqui has moved his support for the student protests from the screen to the street, and that made the moment feel more personal than

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Sonam Wangchuk denies deal with Centre behind ending hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk denies deal behind ending hunger strike.

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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CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with Typhoid, vows protest will go on

CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, vows protests continue.

CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke diagnosed with typhoid, vows protests continue. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he is receiving treatment for typhoid but vowed to continue demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Abhijeet Dipke’s announcement adds a more personal note to a movement that has already been running on exhaustion, anger, and stubborn hope. Even while saying

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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?

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

Salman Khan again urges protesters to return home safely.

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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