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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: All you need to know about his net worth, education, political journey and criminal cases

Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid the nationwide NEET paper leak protests, bringing renewed attention to his political career and personal profile. A senior BJP leader from Odisha, Pradhan holds a postgraduate degree in Anthropology from Utkal University and has served in several key Union ministries, including Petroleum, Steel, Skill Development and Education.

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Lured to Cambodia for Job, Kashmiri Youth Forced Into Online Scamming; EOW Files Chargesheet

A Kashmiri youth was allegedly lured to Cambodia with a promise of a lucrative computer operator job but was instead forced into online scamming activities. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against the accused in the overseas job fraud case registered in April.

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No Interim Bail for ex-DySP Davinder Singh: NIA Court Allows Only 5 Days to Attend Father's Funeral Rituals

The NIA Special Court in Jammu rejected the 20-day interim bail plea of former DySP Davinder Singh, accused in a high-profile terror-linked case, but granted him five days of custody parole on humanitarian grounds to attend his late father's religious rituals in Srinagar. The court held that with his regular bail already rejected and an appeal pending in the High Court, there was no ground for interim bail.

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Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as Education Minister amid Jantar Mantar protests

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, after weeks of massive student protests in Delhi seeking his resignation over exam irregularities, particularly the NEET-UG paper leak.

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MEA debunks viral post misrepresenting spokesperson over Jantar Mantar protest

The misleading post, shared by an X account named PulseNewsBreaking, falsely claimed the government had confirmed there was no Pakistan, China or foreign funding behind the protests. The MEA issued the clarification through its official FactCheck handle, calling the post misleading.

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After Six-Day Suspension, Amarnath, Vaishno Devi Yatras Resume Amid Weather Improvement

The Shri Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimages resumed on Saturday after a nearly week-long suspension caused by adverse weather and security concerns. Over 6,200 Amarnath pilgrims left Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for Kashmir, while around 2,000 devotees registered for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Katra as authorities closely monitored weather and safety conditions.

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'Thank You Friends': PM Modi's Reel Tops 303 Million Views Amid CJP Protest

The ongoing unrest at Jantar Mantar has seen thousands of students and youth protestors congregate to demand sweeping accountability and institutional reforms following recent competitive examination irregularities.

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'I Stand With You': Shabana Azmi Tests Positive For Swine Flu, Remains In Isolation For 5 Days While Supporting Protesters

Veteran actress and activist Shabana Azmi has tested positive for H1N1 (swine flu) and will remain in isolation for five days after developing a 102-degree fever. Unable to attend a Mumbai protest due to her illness, Azmi extended solidarity to students and protesters, saying their courage and commitment continue to inspire her.

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Maharashtra TET paper leak: Prime accused and his associate arrested from Bihar

The Bhiwandi Police have arrested alleged Maharashtra TET paper leak mastermind Bijendra Kumar Gupta from Bihar. He was brought to Pune on Saturday and will be produced before a court as investigators probe the wider network behind the alleged examination scam.

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Gujarat flood: 24x7 medical teams deployed, over 71,000 chlorine tablets distributed in Ahmedabad

Health officials have also expanded mosquito surveillance, carried out fogging operations, distributed food packets to affected families, and diverted rainwater into city lakes to reduce waterlogging while promoting water conservation

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No point in discussion if Education Minister doesn't resign: CJP ahead of 3rd round of talks with govt

Delhi Police's Facial Recognition System (FRS) identified around 400 people with criminal records in and around the Jantar Mantar protest site between July 20 and July 24, a claim that could add a fresh dimension to the ongoing debate surrounding the protests.

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Trump defends tariffs as economic boost, says Iran wants deal but won't get nuclear weapon

US President Donald Trump's administration adopted alternative legal authorities after a Supreme Court ruling and argued that tariffs are boosting manufacturing, federal revenue and economic growth.

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NEET protest: 18 Delhi Metro stations to remain closed today

While entry and exit remain suspended at the affected stations, interchange services at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat continue to operate. The closures, now in their fifth consecutive day, have disrupted commuters, increased traffic congestion and drawn concerns over their impact on public movement and court functioning.

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Omar Unveils Vision for First International Film Festival in J&K, Aims to Restore Kashmir's Cinematic Glory

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) would herald a new era in the Union Territory's partnership with the film industry and help restore Kashmir's historic status as a preferred filmmaking destination. Speaking at the curtain-raiser event, he outlined the government's vision to create a filmmaker-friendly ecosystem, promote local talent, and position IFFJK as a globally recognised annual film festival.

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Ravneet Singh Bittu resigns as union minister, will likely contest Punjab assembly election

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, on July 24, resigned from the position of Union Minister of State for Railway and Food Processing Industries. President Droupadi Murmu has reportedly accepted Bittu's resignation with immediate effect. Bittu's tenure as a Rajya Sabha member had already ended last month

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