- High-level government bodies, including the PMO, are supervising security protocols and re-examination preparations for the NEET exam following a paper leak controversy.
- The Modi government is facing calls for resignation following controversies related to examination leaks.
- The CBI is investigating the NEET paper leak case, while the Modi government proposes stricter legal measures amid calls for Pradhan's resignation.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister, and the government handed the investigation to the CBI.
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What happened
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister, and the government handed the investigation to the CBI.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Pradhan handed the leak case to CBI.Sub-event
CBI launched an investigation into allegations against Pradhan, specifically concerning 1973-74 protests.1 source
Pradhan resigned as Education Minister amid CBI taking over the NEET paper leak investigation.1 source
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The CBI is investigating the NEET paper leak case, while the Modi government proposes stricter legal measures amid calls for Pradhan's resignation.Also in this story
- Protests in Delhi and Jharkhand demand systemic reforms and a CBI inquiry into exam irregularities.
- PM Modi announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases while Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET controversy.
- The ruling BJP introduced an anti-leak bill under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, amid protests leading to ministerial resignations in parliament.
- The government promised a new law to stringently deal with paper leaks.
The entities involved
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Dharmendra Pradhan
politician from Odisha, India
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Central Bureau of Investigation
Indian federal law enforcement agency
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- Dharmendra Pradhan faces accusations of organized corruption in the education sector amid political pressure from opposition figures.
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- theweek.inFrom Navnirman Samiti to CJP: The evolution of India's student protest movements
- aninews.inYouth have shown country is run as per Constitution: Farooq Abdullah on resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- indiatimes.com'I took responsibility, never turned away': What Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation letter says