India, July 25 -- Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation: Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister following the controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The exam, conducted on May 3, was marred by irregularities and a paper leak, sparking outrage among students and parents. In response, the government cancelled the exam, ordered a CBI investigation, and held a re-examination on June 21, with results announced on July 16.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

Despite these measures, protests intensified in Delhi and across India, with student groups and opposition parties demanding accountability. In his resignation letter, Pradhan emphasised that "This is not a matter of personal prestige for me. I hav...