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NEET UG Row: Students indefinite sit-in called off at Jantar Mantar
Scores of students ended their protest at Jantar Mantar on Monday. They had been protesting against irregularities in NTA examinations, specifically NEET UG, PG, and UGC NET. The protest, under the banner "India against NTA,” began on Wednesday last week. The students' demands included the banning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
NEET exam row: Pradhan slams Cong, says it wants to run away from discussion in Parliament
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Congress on Saturday, accusing it of wanting to avoid a discussion in Parliament over the NEET exam issue. This statement follows Rahul Gandhi's request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a respectful and thorough discussion in Parliament on the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET exam.
Haryana assembly polls: First session of BJP executive meeting begins in Panchkula
On Saturday, the first session of the BJP's extended state executive meeting began in Panchkula to strategize for the upcoming Haryana assembly elections. The event was attended by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, election in-charge for Haryana, co-in-charge Biplab Kumar Deb, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, his predecessor and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and senior leader Saudan Singh.
Lok Sabha adjourned as Opposition demands NEET discussion
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said NEET issue is very important for the country and the Opposition wants a dedicated discussion on the matter. Hence, the adjournment motion should be accepted, he said. "Parliament should send a message to the youth that the government and Opposition are together in raising the concerns of students. I urge PM Modi to hold respectful and good discussion on the NEET issue in Parliament as it concerns the country's youth," he added.
NEET UG Row: Indefinite sit-in by students enter 3rd day, agitation against NTA continues
Protests against NEET-UG, UGC-NET irregularities continue at Jantar Mantar with demands to scrap NTA. NSUI president faces police case for NTA office ruckus. Congress' student wing, AISA, KYS detainment in paper leak protest.
Govt ready for discussion on NEET but that should happen by maintaining decorum: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan's proactive approach in addressing NEET concerns in Lok Sabha is evident through the removal of NTA officials and formation of a high-level committee. The government's commitment to resolving irregularities and involving the opposition in discussions on upcoming exams highlights a proactive and inclusive strategy.
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BJP starts early for assembly elections with plans to announce candidates early
Sources said t the BJP is also looking to take some populist measures -- like it took in Haryana, where the BJP government revised the creamy layer limit of OBCs to ₹8 lakh from ₹6 lakh, raised backwards reservation in group A and group B jobs in the state to 27% from 15%.
Anurag Thakur to initiate discussion on Motion of Thanks in LS, PM's reply likely on July 2
The debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is expected to be dominated by issues like exam paper leaks. The opposition has emerged stronger in the recent general elections, and the government is committed to investigating the incidents. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan could intervene in the debate on the alleged leaked medical entrance exam NEET-UG.
262 Lok Sabha members take oath; 'Modi, Modi; NEET' cries heard in house
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath as the opening day of the new Lok Sabha began. The BJP MPs raised chants of 'Modi, Modi' and 'Jai Shri Ram'. Opposition INDIA bloc members held up copies of the Constitution during the oath. The 262 members took oaths in Hindi, English, native languages, and Sanskrit. Senior BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab presided over the oath-taking of new members.
NEET row: "National Testing Agency should be scrapped," says Sitaram Yechury
A vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti of the apex court has tagged the fresh pleas along with pending petitions and posted them for hearing on July 8. On Thursday, the top court issued a notice on a plea filed by the NTA seeking the transfer of petitions relating to the NEET-UG, 2024 examination from the High Courts to the apex court.
PM Modi acted immediately to safeguard students' interests: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on NEET exam row
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has directed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to safeguard the interests of students amid alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. He acted immediately after the issue came to his notice and encouraged citizens of nearly 124 countries to practice yoga daily. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has criticized Modi for being "silent" on the issue, stating that he is more concerned about the election of the Speaker.
NEET exam row: AAP's youth wing protests outside Dharmendra Pradhan's residence
AAP's youth wing protested outside Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's residence demanding NEET exam cancellation due to alleged irregularities. The protest was led by MLA Sanjeev Jha. They called for a time-bound probe supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge, citing student impact. Jha emphasised the need for cancellation of the examination.
BJP's Chouhan, Bhupendra, Vaishnaw, Pradhan, Deb, Sarma and Reddy get 'election duty'
BJP's early appointments for the assembly polls come after its relatively poor performance in 2024, vis-a-vis 2019 Lok Sabha polls, in Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand. BJP could win only nine Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, compared to 23 it won in 2019. NDA's total tally is 17 out of 48 in the state. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bhupendra Yadav have worked together for the Bihar assembly elections. Yadav was the party in-charge while Fadnavis was made election in-charge of the state.
KTR writes open letter to NDA government on NEET exam fiasco
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has criticised the handling of the NEET exam, stating that confusion has shattered students' hopes of seeing their children become doctors. KTR criticized the central government for its inaction despite reports of NEET question papers being sold in Bihar for up to Rs 30 lakhs each, with several arrests already made. He demanded a thorough investigation into the matter and strict action against those found responsible.
Decision on 1,563 NEET candidates taken as per students' conformity, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh highlighted that decisions regarding 1,563 NEET-UG candidates receiving "grace marks" were made in accordance with student feedback. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured transparency in handling alleged irregularities, emphasizing no paper leak occurred. The National Testing Agency plans re-exams for affected candidates following Supreme Court directives
NEET under this regime more like 'CHEAT'; why is PM Modi silent: Congress
Congress demands PM Modi break silence on NEET exam scandal, alleging cover-up and inflated marks to deny students admissions. Calling for a Supreme Court-monitored forensic probe, Congress leaders cite arrests for paper leaks in Bihar and Gujarat, criticizing Modi's inaction amidst protests and controversy over exam integrity
Won't tolerate malpractice, accountability in NTA will be fixed if lapses found: Dharmendra Pradhan on NEET row
The comments by the minister came on a day when Congress stepped up its attack on the government over the NEET-UG exam issue and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the matter. The opposition party asserted that only a Supreme Court-monitored forensic probe can safeguard the future of lakhs of young students.
Is NDA 3.0 flight facing some turbulence right after takeoff?
Modi 3.0: From the NEET exam chaos to escalating violence in Jammu & Kashmir, it's been a bumpy ride for the new government and Narendra Modi, who took oath as the Prime Minister for the third straight term on June 9. With opposition mocking and allies questioning strategies, Modi 3.0's flight is experiencing turbulence on multiple fronts.
Anger in country over NEET exam will 'reverberate inside Parliament': Congress slams govt
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said that in the last 10 years, the Modi government has ruined the future of crores of youth through paper leaks and rigging. "Grace Marks was not the only problem in NEET exam. There has been rigging, papers have been leaked, corruption has taken place. The future of 24 lakh students appearing in the NEET examination is at stake due to the actions of the Modi government," the Congress president said.
Rahul Gandhi taunts BJP, lists 'inheritor' ministers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP ministers in the third Modi government, accusing them of political positions through family inheritance. He highlighted the contrast between BJP's accusations of nepotism and their own family-oriented political ascendency.
Modi 3.0 sworn-in: A 'sabka sath' union council of ministers
The new team has 27 from Other Backward Classes, 10 from Scheduled Castes and five each from Scheduled Castes and minority communities. There is no Muslim representation in the Union Council of Ministers. In the new political scenario, BJP allies have received 11 ministerial berths.
Modi's Cabinet: Dharmendra Pradhan retains Ministry of Education; Jayant Chaudhary new MoS
Dharmendra Pradhan remains Education Minister in NDA govt under PM Modi. Ministry includes Department of School Education and Literacy, and Department of Higher Education. Previous Minister was Ramesh Pokhriyal.
Odisha's new CM: BJP appoints Rajnath Singh & Bhupendra Yadav to oversee selection
The BJP has appointed Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Bhupendra Yadav to oversee the selection of Odisha's new chief minister after winning 78 seats in the 147-member Odisha Assembly. The party's legislature meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, and the new government will take oath on June 12. Potential candidates for the chief minister position include Brajarajnagar MLA-elect Suresh Pujari, state BJP president Manmohan Samal, KV Singh, and Mohan Majhi.
'Ujjwala man' Dharmendra Pradhan takes oath as Cabinet Minister for third time
Dharmendra Pradhan, a senior BJP leader, was inducted into the Union cabinet for the third time. He won from Sambalpur in Odisha, defeating the Biju Janata Dal's Pranab Prakash Das by over 1.19 lakh votes.
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