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Dharmendra Pradhan

Sonam Wangchuk to lead 20-km symbolic march in Leh on September 23
Activist Sonam Wangchuk plans a symbolic 20-km march in Leh on September 23 to advocate for Ladakh's political and environmental interests.

Indian Institutes of Management mull over common UG entrance test, MBA counselling
The Indian Institutes of Management are exploring a centralized entrance test for undergraduate programs and a unified MBA counseling system.

Die Is Caste In DUSU Elections As NSUI And ABVP Break From Past
NSUI and ABVP have announced their candidate lists for the upcoming Delhi University Students Union elections, marking a shift in candidate demographics.
Youth Congress activists observe Modi’s birthday as Unemployment Day
Youth Congress activists in Mysuru protest on Narendra Modi's birthday by declaring it Unemployment Day.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into CJP protest lathi-charge claims
The Delhi High Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking an inquiry into conflicting claims regarding a police lathi-charge against Cockroach Janta Party protesters.

Dharmendra Pradhan offers prayers at Maa Samaleswari Temple for Modi's birthday
Dharmendra Pradhan performed special prayers at Maa Samaleswari Temple in Odisha to mark Narendra Modi's birthday and his 25 years in public office.

Former Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman joins private airline
Indian Air Force group captain Abhinandan Varthaman has joined a private airline as a pilot after retiring from service and being imprisoned by Pakistan in 2019 following an aerial clash.

Manish Brahmbhatt forms new Cockroach Janta Party Democratic faction
Manish Brahmbhatt has established a new faction called Cockroach Janta Party-Democratic, alleging that the original Cockroach Janta Party has been politicized and aligned with the Aam Aadmi Party.

Calcutta High Court grants protection from arrest to actor Sreelekha Mitra
The Calcutta High Court has granted protection from arrest to actor Sreelekha Mitra while criticizing a poster she held during a protest, as the court considers multiple FIRs filed against her.

IndiGo flight from Doha to Bengaluru diverts to Muscat after pilot incapacitation
An IndiGo flight from Doha to Bengaluru declared a Mayday emergency after one pilot became incapacitated, leading to an emergency diversion and safe landing in Muscat.

National Women Commission receives complaints against Udayanidhi Stalin over remarks
Tamil Nadu opposition leader Udayanidhi Stalin faces criticism for allegedly making a vulgar statement about actress Trisha, prompting complaints to the National Women's Commission by AIADMK and DMK parties.

Mansukh Mandaviya highlights Indias economic performance and employment rates
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted India's economic performance and employment rates during a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance.

Protesters clash with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resignation
Congress and Cockroach Janta Party protesters clashed with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mishandling of student protests, resulting in multiple detentions and injuries.

Supreme Court orders release of minor students detained during protest
The Supreme Court ordered all Indian states to release protesting students under 18 without criminal records and mandated an independent investigation into allegations of police violence during NEET-related protests.
Hubballi-Dharwad police commissioner prioritizes drug trafficking control and traffic management
New Police Commissioner Borase Bhushan Gulabrao of Hubballi-Dharwad said controlling drug trafficking and improving traffic management would be top priorities as he took charge.

Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
Abhijeet Dipke challenges BJP leaders to release their educational credentials
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged BJP leaders to release their educational credentials after an RTI filing questioned the funding sources for his higher education in the United States.
Karnataka cabinet expansion delayed again amid NEET paper leak protests
The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has been postponed for the second time as the Congress high command focuses on NEET paper leak protests in Delhi.

Karnataka High Court stays coercive action against BJP MLC CT Ravi
Karnataka High Court granted temporary relief and stayed coercive action against BJP MLC CT Ravi in an FIR related to controversial statements about NEET exam protesters.
Meta apologizes to Indian government over temporary removal of Modi video
Meta apologized to the Indian government after a technical glitch caused the temporary removal of a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook.

Gujarat government withdraws criminal cases against NEET protest participants
The Gujarat government has ordered the withdrawal of all criminal cases against participants in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, following a Supreme Court directive.

Parliament adjourned again amid opposition protests over paper leak and other issues
Proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned again due to opposition uproar over the NEET paper leak, alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and police action against the Cockroach Janta Party, with a heated exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha.

Barapula Phase 3 elevated corridor set to open in August 2026
The Barapula Phase-3 Elevated Corridor project in Delhi is complete and expected to open in August 2026 after being delayed for over a decade due to land acquisition issues, contractor disputes, coordination delays, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

British man sends pet dog ashes into space using weather balloon
A British man sent his deceased dog's ashes to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere using a weather balloon as an emotional tribute while testing a new pet GPS tracker product.

BJP MP files privilege notice against Pappu Yadav over Parliament conduct
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal filed a privilege notice against Independent MP Pappu Yadav over allegations of conducting a provocative enactment in sadhu attire that undermined religious sentiments and the dignity of Parliament.

Prashant Kishor wins Bangaipur by-election in Bihar defeating BJP candidate
Prashant Kishor of Jan Suraaj party won the by-election in Bangaipur constituency of Bihar, defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar.

Harapanahalli farmers seek alternative route citing faulty railway bridge construction
Farmers in Harapanahalli, Karnataka have petitioned District Collector Kavita S. Mannikeri to provide an alternative route for accessing their fields due to construction of a railway bridge they claim is scientifically unsound and is blocking access to their lands.

Karnataka government orders urgent repairs for Karwar and Kodibaga road
Karnataka Chief Minister's Office has directed the District Urban Development Fund to repair the damaged road between Karwar and Kodibaga and submit a report after a Prajavani article highlighted safety concerns due to poor conditions.
Ramesh Bidhuri alleges locksmiths outnumbered students at Jantar Mantar protest
Ramesh Bidhuri alleges locksmiths outnumbered students at Jantar Mantar and criticized abuse against Narendra Modi while Modi called for guiding the youth.

Supporters gather at Brijbhushan Sharan Singh residence following his acquittal
Supporters celebrated the acquittal of former Member of Parliament and wrestler union chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh with a large gathering at his residence in Delhi, celebrating with flowers, sweets, and gunfire.