Deccan Chronicle
Elections 2026Karnataka / Deccan Chronicle
Earlier, a list of ministers to be inducted was changed where Karwar MLA Mankal Vaidya, representing Bhatkal Assembly seat in Uttara Kannada, was left out to include S.S. Mallikarjun. Sources in the Congress attributed the replacement of Mankal Vaidya by S.S. Mallikarjun to a typo error
The protesters also accused L&T of failing to deliver the intended benefits of the drinking water project despite having executed it for nearly eight years: Reports
The accused, identified as Ummar Nawaf, a native of Margathale in Ullal taluk, living at Manjeshwar in Kasaragod district was absconding for about seven years: Reports
The most significant improvement was seen in the Krishna basin reservoirs of north Karnataka, where persistent rainfall in Maharashtra and the upper Krishna catchment resulted in massive inflows into Almatti, Narayanapura, Ghataprabha and Tungabhadra reservoirs
The expansion, approved by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also rewards several leaders who have held various constitutional and organisational positions
Union Minister Jitendra Singh is scheduled to move that the Bill, aimed at curbing examination malpractices, be taken into consideration and subsequently passed
Revanth Reddy also dared former IPS officer and BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar to seek inquiry into the procurement of materials for welfare hostels during the BRS regime
The suspensions, ordered by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister Ramesh, include four employees directly accused of the theft and four supervising officials, who were penalised for severe administrative negligence
Rahul: Govts cant work as personal fiefdoms
The National Flag and placards filled the road as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy led a march from Peoples Plaza to the Indira Gandhi statue
Owaisi said that while Pradhan had resigned, several weaknesses continued to plague the education system
Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the resignation of Pradhan a victory for democracy and the Constitution.
The march, led by District Congress Committee president Engala Venkatram Reddy, began at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Public Garden and concluded at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar statue with a candlelight rally.
TPCC working president T. Jayaprakash Jagga Reddy garlanded the statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar before the rally
Professors, students, activists and retired officials who had supported the campaign welcomed the resignation
People distributed chocolates, popcorn and snacks at the venue as part of the celebrations
Several organisations, including AISF, PDSU, NSUI, SIO, Yuva Congress, and civil society groups, said Pradhans resignation reflects the impact of the nationwide student movement.
Both ministers framed Pradhans resignation as an act consistent with democratic responsibility, and publicly thanked him for his years of service and contribution to Indias education landscape.
Mr. Pradhan on Saturday resigned from his post in the wake of the 25-day-long protests by students under the banner of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi against paper leaks in the NEET-UG: Reports
Joshi has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry besides his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.
A small group of students gathered on the college campus, raised slogans and expressed happiness over Pradhans resignation: Reports
Student protesters blended serious demonstrations with internet culture, creating memes that appeared both on the streets and across social media.
From celebratory emojis to memes and heartfelt messages, film personalities welcomed the development as a victory for students
KTR, BRS and Congress leaders hail resignation amid NEET row; credit student protests
Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday over the NEET paper leak row, saying it is not a matter of individual prestige for him
Pradhan's resignation is a victory of the students, says Mahesh Kumar Goud
Viral resignation letter after Jantar Mantar protests debunked as fake
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday welcomed the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
Cites student concerns, protests; says decision aimed at protecting interests of youth
Gandhi alleged that India's education system had been captured and said the protest reflected the voice of students across the country
CJP activist Ashutosh Ranka said a meeting with Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh had been constructive, but no decision had been taken on the party's main demand for Pradhan's resignation
The Telangana Rakshana Sena's student wing protested at Osmania University over the alleged NEET paper leak.
KTR said the voice of Indias youth could not be silenced through force or intimidation and asserted that every attempt to suppress democratic dissent would only strengthen the movement
When the education ministry was caught in a similar storm in 2024, following allegations of NEET paper leak and the confirmed leak of the UGC-NET question paper, then-NTA director-general Subodh Kumar Singh was shown the door
Parliament proceedings were washed out for the fifth day in a row on Friday as the opposition stuck to its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
KTR unfit to issue defamation notice on Globerena issue

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