‘Just the beginning’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reflects on 37-day protest
For Abhijeet Dipke, the face of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the end of a 37-day protest has brought something he had almost forgotten — a sense of normalcy.
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NEET paper leak row: Pralhad Joshi appointed as new Indian education minister
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India's new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid massive nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits: CJP calls off nationwide NEET paper leak agitation
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical political outfit that spearheaded the nationwide agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak, on Saturday called off its month-long protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar after meeting Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and JP Nadda, who assured the withdrawal of FIRs filed against protesters and organisers.
BJP breaks silence after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday threw its full support behind Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign, with party president Nitin Nabin describing the move as an example of "the highest standards of integrity and selfless service in public life."
'Victory of democracy': Sonam Wangchuk congratulates Gen Z as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after month-long NEET protests
New Delhi/IBNS: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a "victory of democracy, peace, patience and perseverance" after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests over the NEET paper leak continued for nearly a month.
'Democracy has triumphed': CJP celebrates as Dharmendra Pradhan quits, warns Centre 'Don't mess with cockroaches'
New Delhi/IBNS: "Democracy has triumphed," said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in its first reaction after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following a month of anti-government protests over the NEET paper-leak.
Centre buckles under CJP-led NEET protests; Dharmendra Pradhan quits as Education Minister
In a major political development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tendered his resignation on Saturday following mounting nationwide protests over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET examinations.
Delhi Police flags 2,500 suspected criminals at Jantar Mantar amid NEET protest
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Police has identified more than 2,500 suspected criminals in and around Jantar Mantar over the past three days using technology-driven surveillance, as authorities step up security amid the ongoing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits amid NEET paper leak protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday quit amid massive NEET paper leak protests across several cities in the country for the past several days.
'Don't shift him, sack him': Rahul Gandhi's blunt message to PM Modi over Dharmendra Pradhan
New Delhi/IBNS: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded the complete removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan from the Union Cabinet, rejecting any possibility of the minister being shifted to another portfolio amid the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
'Don't dictate, engage with youth, build consensus': Mohan Bhagwat amid NEET protest storm
New Delhi/IBNS: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for greater engagement with the younger generation through dialogue rather than directives, amid the simmering nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
CJP turns up heat on Centre: 'No point in talks if Dharmendra Pradhan doesn't quit'
New Delhi/IBNS: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation ahead of a fresh round of talks with the Centre on Saturday, according to media reports.
'After 26 days of hunger, do I still need to prove my sincerity?' Sonam Wangchuk hits back at critics
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday dismissed allegations that he had struck a "deal" with the Centre to end his 26-day hunger strike, asking critics whether he still needed to prove his sincerity to the nation after fasting for nearly a month over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and examination irregularities.
'Too late!': Kolkata students reject PM Modi's NEET assurance, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's exit
Kolkata/IBNS: Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Kolkata on Friday joined the growing nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent assurance of strict action against those responsible.
Amid CJP protest heat, PM Modi tells ministers to connect with youth through Instagram Reels
With student protests over the NEET paper leak intensifying at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked his Cabinet colleagues to increase engagement with young people through platforms such as Instagram, encouraging them to use reels and interactive sessions to communicate with the youth.
Mamata Banerjee likely to join CJP's Jantar Mantar protest over NEET row: Report
Trinamool Congress president and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is likely to participate in the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday over the NEET paper leak controversy and alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, PTI reported, citing sources.
Centre stands firm behind Dharmendra Pradhan, rules out resignation despite CJP pressure: Report
The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has ruled out the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with top government sources telling NDTV that his exit is "not on the cards" despite mounting pressure from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has made his removal the central demand of its ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak.
'Supreme Court can never refuse a hearing': CJI Surya Kant clarifies remarks on students' plea
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that the Supreme Court never refused to hear a plea alleging police excesses against students protesting over the NEET paper leak, saying the court merely insisted that the petition be filed in the proper legal format.
NEET protest: CJP firm on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, says govt sought time till tomorrow
Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the Centre on Friday amid continuing protests in New Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Big boost for India-Israel trade as FTA talks make key progress
India and Israel have concluded the second round of negotiations for the proposed India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with both sides reporting progress towards a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial trade pact.
Delhi Police dismiss viral passport cancellation claim linked to CJP protesters
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delhi Police on Friday dismissed viral reports claiming that authorities had decided to cancel the passports of people allegedly involved in violence during the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, describing the information as "misleading".
NEET protest: CJP firm on Dharmeendra Pradhan's resignation, says govt sought time till tomorrow
Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) held talks with the Centre on Friday amid continuing protests in New Delhi over the alleged NEET paper leak.
JNU, DU warn students against NEET protests; Rahul Gandhi erupts: 'How dare you?'
New Delhi/IBNS: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Friday advised all its stakeholders to refrain from participating in protests over the NEET paper leak, as nationwide demonstrations continue to gather momentum.
CBI gives clean chit to alleged 2024 NEET paper leak 'kingpin' as 2026 protests rage
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday gave a clean chit to Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, who was widely believed to be the "kingpin" of the 2024 NEET paper leak, media reports said.
'No assurances, sack Dharmendra Pradhan': CJP fires back at PM Modi over NEET row
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak, rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurances of stricter action against those responsible.
'Don't insult students': Rahul Gandhi tears into PM Modi's midnight NEET video, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's exit
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his late-night social media video assuring students of stricter action against those involved in the NEET paper leak, as protests over the issue continue to intensify across the country.
Indian man found dead in blood-soaked Jerusalem apartment, suspect arrested
An Indian man was found dead inside an apartment in Jerusalem on Wednesday, prompting Israeli police to launch a murder investigation, media reports said.
Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after 'long negotiations', urges CJP protesters to maintain peace
New Delhi/IBNS: Climate activist and education reform campaigner Sonam Wangchuk, in the early hours of Friday, ended his 26-day hunger strike at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram following weeks of discussions with the Centre.
'More action tomorrow': PM Modi promises fresh steps on paper leaks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday night assured students that more action would be taken against those involved in paper leak cases, as protests led by the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Internet suspended around Jantar Mantar as NEET leak protest enters Day 34
Security was tightened across central Delhi on Thursday as protests over the NEET paper leak continued, with authorities suspending mobile internet services within a 1.5-km radius of Jantar Mantar until midnight.