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Kerala chief minister V D Satheesan Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister V D Satheesan congratulated the students whose struggle and courage led to the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He urged the Centre not to gamble with the future and lives of students.In a statement, Satheesan welcomed the resignation of Pradhan and said it had become unavoidable. “It came late, only after it was clear that there was no way left for him to hold on. A big salute to India’s youth, whose struggle and courage rose to the occasion. I welcome Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, which came only after days…
State finance minister Swapan Dasgupta on Saturday said that an increased tax net and larger compliance will boost the state’s revenue Kolkata: Bengal is aiming for a revenue growth of 18% by the end of the current fiscal. State finance minister Swapan Dasgupta on Saturday said that an increased tax net and larger compliance will boost the state’s revenue.During discussions on Appropriation Bill in assembly, Dasgupta said, “We are hopeful of increasing the revenue by 18% by the end of the year. There are some sectors like mining which the previous govt made almost tax free. A state’s revenue increases…
Photo credit: X/@TheHockeyIndia Pakistan’s hockey team management found itself under scrutiny after the side was penalised for fielding six players instead of the permitted five during its five-a-side international match against India in Muscat, Oman.The incident took place on Friday shortly after the match began, when the umpires noticed Pakistan had six players on the field. Under the rules of the five-a-side format, only five players are allowed.The umpires immediately penalised Pakistan by sending off two players, reducing the team to just three players on the field. India made full use of the numerical advantage and defeated arch-rivals Pakistan 7-3.Pakistan…
Film personalities welcomed the education minister’s resignation following protests. MUMBAI: From calling it a “victory of students” to hailing Gen Z as a “tsunami of hope”, film personalities on Saturday welcomed Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation following weeks of protests over the NEET paper leak issue.Pradhan stepped down earlier in the day amid growing pressure over alleged irregularities in the conduct of several competitive examinations.In his resignation letter, he said he was “disturbed” by the developments of the past 10 days and had submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, news agency PI reported.Reacting to the development, Shabana…
A poster of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) during the seventh day of a hunger strike by CJP. (PTI Photo) It began with just six words on ‘X’ on May 16, posted in frustration: “What if all cockroaches come together?” Few could have predicted that the post would ignite one of the most closely watched student-led protests, culminating in Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and the government’s assurance on several key demands. The man behind those six words was Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), who transformed an online outburst into a nationwide movement that mobilised thousands…
Vinobha KT | TNNMangaluru: Nearly 34 primary schools across Dakshina Kannada, including 20 govt schools, have recorded zero admissions to class I this academic year.According to officials, the primary reason behind this is the growing preference among parents towards Karnataka Public Schools (KPS), PM Shri Schools and English-medium education for their children. The figures indicate an increase in zero-enrollment institutions compared to the previous academic year. In 2025–26, eight govt schools had registered zero admissions for the entry-level class. However, officials say that the trend has not affected the quality of education, and it was just a shift in the…
Hyderabad: BRS parliamentary party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the state govt to immediately release the ₹11,000 crore in pending fee reimbursements owed to students and fill all vacant posts without delay. He said the govt must address the legitimate demands of students and youth before their frustration turns into anger.The Telangana Graduates Forum organised a roundtable meeting in Kothagudem on Saturday, demanding the immediate disbursal of the ₹11,000 crore in pending fee reimbursement and scholarship dues. Ravichandra said the NEET question paper leak had triggered protests by students and youth across the country, forcing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond…
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee will reopen on Sunday the online application window for MBBS and BDS admissions for candidates who have not yet submitted their applications for the 2026-27 academic session. The portal — tnmedicalselection.org — would remain open from 10am on July 26 to 3pm on July 27, a notification said.The committee decided to reopen the portal as a one-time measure after representations from students. It said no editing would be allowed for applications that had already been submitted. The scrutiny of applications received before the extension was in process, and modifications or edits to these applications…
Choked traffic on the highway to Puri Cuttack: DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo on Saturday appealed to devotees to avoid travelling in private four-wheelers and instead use public transport to ease traffic congestion, as massive crowds descended on the Cuttack-Bhubaneswar-Puri route for the Suna Besha of Lord Jagannath.DCP Khilari was seen at Madhupatna Chowk in Cuttack personally interacting with motorists and spreading awareness about opting for trains and buses. Traffic police officers distributed awareness messages over the PA system and advised commuters that heavy traffic was expected throughout the day due to the influx of pilgrims. Officers were seen in vehicles…