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SKM delegation to join Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a prominent farmers' group, has pledged support to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged exam irregularities. A delegation will join the sit-in on Sunday, expressing solidarity with students and demanding accountability from the government. The SKM highlighted the importance of fair education systems…

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Day 15 of CJP protest: Fasting Wangchuk's health worsens; 'Why Pradhan not sacked yet,' Dipke asks

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk is on his seventh day of a hunger strike, reportedly losing significant weight as his health declines. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged exam irregularities, holding the government responsible for Wangchuk's well-being. Meanwhile, student protesters…

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'Pradhan's birthday cake can't be baked with children's blood': Mahua Moitra backs CJP stir

TMC MP Mahua Moitra joined activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged education system irregularities. Moitra criticized the government's disconnect from public issues, stating, "His birthday cake can't be baked with the blood of our children." Protesters, including CJP…

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'Mantri Pradhan's continuation in office blot on democracy: Congress after UGC candidates flag issues with papers

The Congress has slammed the government over alleged errors in UGC-NET Sociology and English question papers, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Concerns were raised about spelling and translation mistakes in Sociology and questions being lifted directly from past papers in English. The opposition highlighted the National Testing Agency's…

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CJP protest day 11: Dipke claims police blocking entry; Wangchuk's health deteriorates on fast

The Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Jantar Mantar enters its eleventh day amidst allegations of heavy police restrictions on supporters. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's health is deteriorating on his hunger strike, with his blood sugar dropping significantly. The CJP founder also raised concerns about exam paper leaks, questioning the government's competence.…

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IIT Bombay, New York University announce collaboration in engineering education, research

IIT Bombay has teamed up with the State University of New York Old Westbury to enhance education and research in science and engineering. This partnership will delve into cutting-edge areas like artificial intelligence, aiming to establish collaborative programs and research projects.

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Congress to launch nationwide campaign from June 30 to demand Pradhan's resignation over NEET row

The Congress party is launching a nationwide campaign, 'Chhatron Ki Goonj,' starting June 30, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The 40-day initiative aims to address a "massive trust deficit" among students due to repeated examination irregularities.

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Apologize to youth and resign: Rahul Gandhi targets Dharmendra Pradhan

Rahul Gandhi has fiercely criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, demanding his apology and resignation. Gandhi accused the government of arrogance, alleging that students seeking fair exams and employment are being labeled 'terrorists.' He highlighted repeated exam leaks and failures, drawing parallels to past government responses to dissent. Gandhi vowed…

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Future generations must know Emergency's dark deeds: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has lauded NCERT's decision to include the Emergency period in Class IX textbooks. This move aims to educate future generations about the "dark deeds" of that era, ensuring such events are not repeated. The new Social Science textbook highlights the suspension of fundamental rights and…

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Indian minister breaks silence on viral ‘cockroach’ movement calling for his resignation

Protesters are seeking accountability over mismanagement of college entrance and school-leaving exams

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CJP vehicle for message of frustration of youth but established political parties to take issue forward: Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh acknowledged the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) movement as a significant expression of youth frustration but stressed that established political parties must champion their concerns. He emphasised that democracies rely on political structures, not solely on movements.

The Economic Times

Is the Cockroach Janata Party threatening the system, or just letting off steam?

While addressing the crowd gathered at the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, founder Abhijeet Dipke invoked the famous Spiderman quote: “With great power comes great responsibility.” It is worth holding him to that standard, and asking what CJP has done right, and what it has…

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CJP announces 'diaper donation drive,' alleges police attempt to shrink protest site

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is intensifying its protest demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over alleged NEET-UG paper leaks. They've launched a "diaper donation drive" at Jantar Mantar, urging supporters to write their demands on diapers. The party also alleges police attempted to shrink their protest space. Students and…

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India’s viral ‘cockroaches’ are biggest challenge to Modi in years. Will they get what they want?

ON THE GROUND: What began as a term of disparagement has snowballed into an online movement 22 million people strong. Now, they are taking to the streets in numbers – and showing their resilience on the ground. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports from Delhi

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CJP protesters remain at Jantar Mantar for third consecutive day

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues its three-day protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities and a paper leak. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is calling for the Union Education Minister's resignation, compensation for affected students, and a re-examination. Protesters, supported by food and water distribution, have…

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'Modi destroying India, Trump the world; both call themselves good friends', claims Kharge

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump, accusing them of harming their respective domains. Kharge alleged financial irregularities in the Ram Temple trust's fund collection and demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET exam controversy. He urged Congress workers to inform the public about…

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NEET-UG re-test underway across India, abroad; travel woes hit aspirants

NEET-UG 2026 re-exam commenced nationwide and abroad Sunday under stringent security measures. Over 95,000 rooms are under CCTV surveillance, with jammers deployed to prevent electronic malpractice. Candidates expressed hope for a fair examination, with some noting enhanced security compared to the previous test. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged students…

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, supporters continue sit-in overnight at Jantar Mantar, urge people to join protest

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke and supporters continued an overnight sit-in at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Despite police orders to vacate, protesters remained, appealing for public support and justice for students. Dipke also requested restoration of water supply to public…

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NEET re-exam: Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxiety

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh NEET aspirants to take the re-exam fearlessly, expressing full faith in the NTA and authorities. He appealed to all not to jeopardize students' mental health or futures. The NTA reminded candidates to download fresh admit cards, as the previous ones are invalid,…

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India's Cockroach Party supporters bang plates to call for education minister's resignation

Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party have banged steel plates with spoons in a protest demanding the education minister's resignation

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CJP founder Dipke seeks permission to extend protest; says 'won't leave Jantar Mantar until Pradhan resigns'

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijit Dipke vowed to continue the protest at Jantar Mantar until the Education Minister resigns, urging Delhi Police to extend permission. Thousands of students and supporters gathered, demanding accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Dipke emphasized open dialogue but insisted on Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation,…

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Youths rally in large numbers; bang plates, spoons to demand accountability at CJP protest

Students and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for their second protest, demanding accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks. Led by Abhijeet Dipke, the demonstration featured students banging plates and spoons, calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The CJP aims to…

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke writes to PM Modi; flags student suicides, demands Pradhan's ouster

Ahead of a protest, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urged PM Modi to provide Rs 1 crore compensation to families of students who allegedly died by suicide amid examination controversies. Dipke also reiterated the demand to sack Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling for accountability for alleged irregularities.

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IIT Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS world rankings 2027

The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) has retained its position as India's highest-ranked university in the QS World University Rankings 2027, climbing to 118th globally and equalling the best-ever ranking achieved by an Indian institution in the prestigious global index.

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Telegram fights back against India ban over exam leaks: ‘Why not shut shops and roads’

Government claims platform being used to ‘defraud’ ⁠candidates taking medical entrance exam this month

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