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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after 26 days as ‘cockroach’ protests continue

Wangchuk’s fast became a rallying point for India’s ‘Cockroach’ protests

The Independent UK

Indian activist ends 26-day hunger strike, though student protests continue

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on Friday after talks with government ministers, but student-led protests over leaked medical entrance exam papers continued, with demonstrators demanding the education minister's resignation and wider reforms.

France 24

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon calls for elementary students to be put on ‘pathway’ to become plumbers

The Trump administration has pushed to prioritize apprenticeships and technical education while at the same time cutting billions in education and research funding

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PM Modi says more strict actions against paper leaks will be announced in Cabinet meet on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced stricter measures against examination paper leaks. The government will establish fast-track courts for swift trials and punishments. These actions aim to protect the future and aspirations of students nationwide. The Prime Minister emphasized that no leniency will be shown to offenders. Such incidents severely damage…

The Economic Times

Centre transfers Higher Education Secy Vineet Joshi amid NEET row; Naresh Pal Gangwar takes over

Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred amid ongoing exam irregularities scrutiny. Naresh Pal Gangwar now leads the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Several other secretary-level appointments were also announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. This reshuffle occurs while the Education Ministry faces public and political…

The Economic Times

'Make it right': educators weigh pay versus passion

A specialist education worker, who gave up doing the job she loves for a day to rally for better pay, has warned she may have to walk away for good.

AAP

They deserve a system they can trust, it's the bare minimum: Kareena Kapoor Khan on students' protest

Kareena Kapoor Khan and other Bollywood actors voiced support for protesting students. These students are demanding educational system reforms and accountability from the government. Protests escalated into violence in Delhi and other cities after exam irregularities. Actors emphasized the importance of fairness and merit in the education system. They urged…

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Salman, Kareena, Alia, Kamal Haasan and many more: Stars rally behind protesting students

Prominent Indian film stars have voiced support for students protesting education system reforms. Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Kareena Kapoor Khan shared their views on social media platforms. Kamal Haasan strongly criticized police actions against the protesting students. Several actors and filmmakers joined solidarity protests in Mumbai and other cities.…

The Economic Times

Connaught Place shops, offices to shut down by 6.30 pm on Thursday amid CJP protests

New Delhi Traders Association directed shops to close by 6:30 pm. This decision followed telephonic instructions from NDMC officials regarding a critical situation. Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party demanded the Union Education Minister's resignation. Businesses in Connaught Place suspended operations for the remainder of the day. The advisory was…

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Kiren Rijiju says Opposition 'running away' from NEET debate, offers to let it decide timing

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated the government is ready for a debate. He accused the Opposition of evading discussion on the NEET paper leak issue. The government is prepared for a detailed debate in both Houses of Parliament. Opposition parties can decide the date and duration for this discussion.…

The Economic Times

Too little, too late; students can't accept half measures: Congress on PM's 'paper leak fast-track courts' pitch

Congress dismissed Prime Minister Modi's fast-track court announcement as too little. Students demand accountability for the government's paper leak failures and cover-ups. Jairam Ramesh called for the Education Minister's dismissal and an apology to students. He highlighted a lack of transparency in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exam investigations. The party…

The Economic Times

Look into eyes of youth who bled on streets protesting: Mallikarjun Kharge to PM Modi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding youth protests. He stated that all doors for the youth have been shut. Kharge demanded the Education Minister's immediate dismissal and an apology. He also alleged the RSS has captured the education system. The prime minister announced fast-track courts for…

The Economic Times

CJP alleges BJP workers tried to disrupt NEET protest, vows agitation will continue

Cockroach Janta Party representatives allege BJP workers are disrupting ongoing student protests. They claim outsiders are sent to incite violence and defame peaceful demonstrators. The party demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it non-negotiable. Protesters continue their demonstration, which has entered its thirty-fourth day. Union Health Minister JP Nadda…

The Economic Times

'Do the right thing and end this': calls mount for Berry to resign amid staff corruption fallout

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'Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable': CJP on NEET protest

The Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson stated the Education Minister's resignation is non-negotiable. He emphasized that the protest will continue until this demand is met. Sonam Wangchuk agreed that the ongoing protest must remain peaceful. Union Minister JP Nadda urged against politicizing the paper leak issue. Nadda stated the government…

The Canberra Times

Watchdog exposes serious corruption, hidden pipeline between ACT officials and union

Major report reveals findings after five-year probe.

International Business Times UK

Newly Appointed Education Secretary Lucy Powell's Anti-Academies Past Raises Questions Over Future of England's Schools

Lucy Powell's appointment as Education Secretary raises concerns due to her past opposition to academy expansion, sparking debate over potential shifts in the UK's educational policies.

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'Unrecognised, underfunded': teachers shut down streets

Public school teachers have taken their fight for better pay and conditions to Melbourne's streets, compounding an election-year headache for Labor.

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The Times of India

'3/10 — see me after class!': Tories mock new UK education secretary Lucy Powell over grammar gaffe

Lucy Powell's first day as the UK's new Education Secretary has drawn criticism from the Conservative Party, which mocked grammatical mistakes in a social media post announcing her new role.

The Economic Times

In 1997, Dharmendra Pradhan protested against paper leak outside Odisha Secretariat as a student leader and was beaten

Dharmendra Pradhan 1997 protest: In 1997, Dharmendra Pradhan joined over 1,500 students outside the Odisha secretariat to protest a paper leak and was beaten by police badly enough to sustain fractures. He is now India's Union Education Minister, and students are gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding his resignation over…

Bangkok Post

What's behind India's 'cockroach' youth protests?

NEW DELHI — Thousands of supporters ⁠of India's youth-led "cockroach" movement have been camping in the capital New Delhi to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in the biggest public challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his third term.

Bangkok Post

India opposition leader Gandhi detained after calling for PM resignation

NEW DELHI - Indian police on Tuesday detained opposition leader Rahul Gandhi during youth-led protests in New Delhi calling for education reforms, after he called for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation.

International Business Times UK

India Student Protest Video Goes Viral After Police Brutally Beat Demonstrators While PM Modi Stays Silent

Videos from New Delhi showed police using batons and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting the NEET-UG paper leak scandal.

The Economic Times

CJP Protest in Delhi Live: Abhijeet Dipke continues Jantar Mantar protest; check latest updates

CJP protest live updates: The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues for another day. Protesters demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET examination irregularities. Delhi Police registered FIRs after clashes erupted during a march towards Parliament. Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized while continuing his hunger strike.

The Economic Times

CJP to continue protest today; Abhijeet Dipke says govt willing to 'spill' students' blood to 'protect' Pradhan

CJP protest in Delhi: Protesters continued their sit-in at Jantar Mantar demanding the Education Minister's resignation. They alleged police brutality during a recent march, with injuries reported. Delhi Police filed FIR regarding violence and vandalism during the protest march. Authorities have heightened security across the national capital due to ongoing…

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