Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams during his Independence Day speech, aiming to ease financial burdens amid recent youth protests over exam leaks.
Former Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan spoke out following his resignation amid youth protests, while Toronto police arrested a suspect in an Indian woman's murder, and India clarified UPI transaction fees.
Following the Indian education minister's resignation amid protests over exam cancellations and paper leaks, four families recount the devastating impact of academic pressure and systemic failures on their children.
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlights the unstoppable force of Gen Z, stating their determination outweighs ministerial responsibilities, and shares his realization of understanding rather than resisting the new generation.
A school quiz in Kerala sparked controversy with a question portraying Vinayak Damodar Savarkar as the freedom fighter who received the 'most severe punishment' from the British, prompting an inquiry and accusations of promoting a 'Sangh Parivar agenda'
Australia's 2026 Naplan results reveal declining reading and writing scores across most year levels, with one in three students failing to meet benchmarks, while numeracy shows some national improvements.
A botched medical exam, a judge's slur, and a satirical movement led by Indian students, including Abhijeet Dipke in Boston, sparked widespread protests forcing India's education minister to resign, puncturing Modi's government hegemony.
India's satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) ends its five-week protest after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, citing youth aspirations and national unity; CJP hails it as a win for democracy amid celebrations.
Indian PM Narendra Modi pledged fast-track courts for exam paper leak perpetrators, his first response to youth-led protests across India. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike, but student groups demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and continue their agitation.
Thousands in India continue protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over widespread exam paper leaks. Talks with the government yielded promises of a new law and compensation, but the core demand for Pradhan's resignation remains unmet, with protests set to continue.
Talks between India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government failed to yield a breakthrough on Friday regarding demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam leaks. Protests continue in Delhi, while the government approved amendments to an anti-paper leak bill. India also condemned a Black Sea attack and faced new US tariffs.
Delhi sees increased security with 30 CRPF companies airlifted and CISF leave curtailed amid ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. The Cockroach Janta Party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and seeks compensation for affected families.
Gitanjali Angmo defended her husband Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day hunger strike against the NEET paper leak, urging compassion from critics. Wangchuk concluded his fast after negotiations with Union ministers, while the Cockroach Janata Party vowed to continue nationwide protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking an NIA or CBI probe into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led 'Chalo Sansad' march over the NEET paper leak, stating authorities are competent. This decision comes as the Centre continues talks with CJP regarding their demands.
Leaders of the Cockroach Janata Party met with Union ministers, who sought time until Saturday afternoon to respond to demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The government gave in-principle approval for compensation to affected families and withdrawal of cases against students, but protests continue until a formal response on the resignation is received.
Shadow education minister Julian Leeser urged Australian universities to audit courses on the Jewish community, Israel, and Palestine for balance, citing concerns about antisemitism post-October 7. He also recommended legislating the IHRA antisemitism definition and removing antisemitic materials.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike, a key part of the "Cockroach" protests against alleged exam paper leaks and government accountability. Despite government announcements of fast-track courts and new legislation, demonstrators vow to continue until the education minister resigns, citing broader anger over unemployment and student suicides.
Thousands continue to protest in India, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks. The government has requested a day to decide on the demand, while Prime Minister Modi has promised a new law against leaks. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after government assurances on other demands.
A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who once praised each other's commitment to education reform, has resurfaced. This comes as Wangchuk leads an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability for NEET-UG paper leak and Pradhan's resignation, marking a sharp political contrast.
Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Modi for not addressing demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, calling PM Modi's video message an insult to students' intelligence. Modi announced a new Bill for stringent punishment against paper leaks, while protests continue nationwide.
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam paper leaks, citing negotiations and potential violence. His decision followed PM Modi's pledge for tougher laws against leaks, while youth-led protests continue nationwide.
India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and Grandmaster Nihal Sarin advocate for a transparent, merit-based education system as protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities continue. Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite fast, and a student march to Parliament was dispersed by Delhi Police.
Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi backed students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak, condemning police action and urging empathy. His intervention highlights an escalating political clash between BJP and opposition over the issue, with PM Modi announcing fast-track courts for paper leak cases.
Mumbai witnessed protests led by Rhiya Ahir and others in solidarity with CJP's agitation over an alleged NEET paper leak and condemning police action in Delhi. Rhiya confronted police, questioning their responsibility, while demonstrators freed detained protesters from a moving van. Police registered 13 FIRs against 400 people.
