UP govt reconstitutes SIT probing Ram Temple donation theft row after SC orders NEW DELHI: Acting on the Supreme Court’s directions, the Uttar Pradesh government has constituted a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by senior IPS officers to investigate the alleged embezzlement of devotees’ offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.The reconstituted…
Union ministers Jitendra Singh and J P Nadda, along with CJP’s Saurav Das, addressed press conference NEW DELHI: BJP has fended off numerous opposition campaigns built around allegations, contentious laws or policies, and suspected wrongdoings of a senior Union minister or a chief minister since PM Modi took office in 2014 without making any appearance…
Amit Shah reacts to Pradhan’s exit NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday reacted to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, saying the BJP considers the country, youth and students more important than any position while reaffirming the Modi government’s commitment to reforms against paper leaks.In a post on X, Shah said, “For BJP workers, the…
The pilgrimage resumed Saturday JAMMU: The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed Saturday from Jammu after a six-day suspension forced by rain-caused disruptions, with a fresh batch of over 6,269 pilgrims leaving for the Kashmir cave shrine.The batch, 18th since the yatra started July 3, was flagged off in a convoy of 223 vehicles. “In view of…
Arvind Kejriwal congratulates youth on Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday hailed the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan as a decisive triumph over governmental arrogance, calling it a milestone moment for the nation’s youth and democratic accountability.The minister’s departure follows weeks of widespread agitation…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party leaders on Saturday met Delhi Police commissioner Anurag Kumar after the protest against the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar was called off following education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and the fulfilment of the remaining demands.While speaking to reporters after the meeting, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said they had made…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down as Union education minister on Saturday after a five-year tenure, leaves behind an education system more standardised, digitally connected and centrally regulated than the one he inherited — but also questions over examination credibility, institutional autonomy, data privacy and the Centre’s capacity to implement…
“Unwavering commitment to ethical values”: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta praises Dharmendra Pradhan following resignation Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday lauded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation from the Cabinet and his tenure and principled stance, describing his decision to step down as a testament to his dedication to public ethics and national interest.In…
Twisha Sharma death case (File Photo) NEW DELHI: A special court in Bhopal on Saturday rejected the bail plea of retired judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the alleged dowry death of former model and actor Twisha Sharma, observing that the charges against her were “serious.“Giribala Singh, Twisha’s mother-in-law, is accused in the case after…
NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday welcomed Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, calling it a “victory of democracy” and crediting peaceful public participation and student-led protests for the outcome.In a post on X, Wangchuk said: “IT’S A VICTORY OF DEMOCRACY direct democracy… straight from the streets. It’s a victory of peace, patience &…
