Centre unlikely to sack Pradhan over NEET row, open to compensate for victims' kin: Report | India News

Centre unlikely to sack Pradhan over NEET row, open to compensate victims’ kin: Report | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for…

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Centre unlikely to sack Pradhan over NEET row, open to compensate for victims' kin: Report | India News

Centre unlikely to sack Pradhan over NEET row, open to compensate for victims’ kin: Report | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for…

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'NEET paper leaked thrice in last 5 years': Annamalai lambasts former party BJP | India News

‘NEET paper leaked thrice in last 5 years’: Annamalai lambasts former party BJP | India News

NEW DELHI: Former BJP leader K Annamalai on Wednesday criticised the Centre over its handling of the NEET controversy, alleging a lack of accountability despite repeated question paper leaks and questioning the delay in engaging with protesting students.The former Tamil Nadu BJP chief, who now heads the “We the Leaders” movement and is set to…

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Kunal Ghosh: Watch: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh marshalled out, suspended after assembly ruckus | India News

Kunal Ghosh: Watch: TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh marshalled out, suspended after assembly ruckus | India News

The Speaker ordered Assembly marshals to remove Kunal Ghosh from the House NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh was suspended from the West Bengal Assembly for the remainder of Wednesday after he disrupted proceedings by interrupting rebel TMC Chief Whip Akhruzzaman during a debate on the Home and Hill Affairs budget.The suspension came…

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Sonam Wangchuk: Evening news wrap: Sonam Wangchuk sets condition for ending fast; Rahul Gandhi demands Dharmendra Pradhan's exit over NEET row & more | India News

Sonam Wangchuk: Evening news wrap: Sonam Wangchuk sets condition for ending fast; Rahul Gandhi demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit over NEET row & more | India News

File photo: Activist Sonam Wangchuk and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Sonam Wangchuk to end fast only if protesters get legal immunity. Rahul Gandhi demands Dharmendra Pradhan‘s resignation over NEET row. Kalyan Banerjee suspended, calls rebel NCPI MPs “traitors”. Sensex, Nifty tumble as Iran tensions and Trump tariffs rattle markets. US-Iran tensions deepen with fresh strikes,…

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'Unacceptable in a democratic society': SC bar bodies condemn police action against protesters, lawyers during CJP march | India News

‘Unacceptable in a democratic society’: SC bar bodies condemn police action against protesters, lawyers during CJP march | India News

Delhi Police clashed with protesters during the CJP’s Parliament march on July 20 NEW DELHI: Two Supreme Court bar bodies on Wednesday condemned the alleged police brutality against students and lawyers during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led July 20 march to Parliament, calling for an impartial inquiry into the “excessive use of force” and demanding…

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'5,200 applications have been received' for CEO post: Ram Mandir Trust holds second meeting after donation row | India News

‘5,200 applications have been received’ for CEO post: Ram Mandir Trust holds second meeting after donation row | India News

Ram Mandir Trust holds second meeting after donation row NEW DELHI: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday held its second meeting in Ayodhya since the alleged donation embezzlement case surfaced, reviewing administrative matters as the probe continues.The trust said it has received 5,200 applications for the post of CEO of the Ram…

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India-US trade push: Piyush Goyal urges firms to use facilitation portal

Politics of silence: Is NCP(SCP) chief Sharad Pawar keeping options open on Delimitation Bill? | India News

NEW DELHI: Will Sharad Pawar’s NCP(SP) support BJP’s Delimitation Bill if the NDA government decides to bring it again in the monsoon session of Parliament? While speculations do the rounds, the Maratha strongman remains conspicuously silent and lets his actions keep everyone guessing. So, while on Tuesday Sharad Pawar joined forces with the opposition at…

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Explained: What is Rajya Sabha Rule 267? Opposition seeks debate on NEET, police 'brutality' | India News

Explained: What is Rajya Sabha Rule 267? Opposition seeks debate on NEET, police ‘brutality’ | India News

New Delhi, Jul 22 (ANI): Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Wednesday submitted a notice under Rule 267, seeking the suspension of the House’s listed business to facilitate an immediate discussion on…

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'Will see where he is in 2031': Suvendu Adhikari dares Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour | India News

‘Will see where he is in 2031’: Suvendu Adhikari dares Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday upped the ante against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and dared him to contest from the Diamond Harbour constituency in the next Lok Sabha polls.Speaking in the West Bengal assembly, Adhikari launched a veiled attack, referring to the TMC leader’s remarks at the Martyrs’ Day…

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