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A five point charter was also submitted by the students regarding reforms in examination which the government said it will discuss the suggestions with their representatives.

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Major developments unfold across India and the world in today's top headlines. The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has officially called off its nationwide student protest after the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, following weeks of demonstrations over the NEET paper leak controversy and demands for education reforms. The announcement came after a joint press conference between the Government of India and CJP leaders, marking a significant political development. Internationally, tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for targeting Saudi Arabian oil facilities along the Red Sea coast. The latest attacks have heightened fears of a wider regional conflict, with Saudi Arabia warning of further retaliation. Europe is battling an environmental crisis as devastating wildfires continue to rage across France and Spain. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has convened another emergency crisis meeting while authorities report that more than 250,000 people have been evacuated, including nearly 197,000 people from southwestern France. The ongoing fires have also disrupted the Tour de France, forcing organizers to shorten one of the race stages due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep concern over the situation in the Golan Heights, calling recent developments unacceptable. Syria has once again demanded the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the UN-patrolled buffer zone, adding to growing regional tensions.

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to meet Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar for crucial talks on the long-running Cauvery River water-sharing dispute. The meeting is expected to focus on the controversial Mekedatu Dam project, water releases, and finding a mutually acceptable solution amid renewed tensions between the two southern states.

Student protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar celebrated after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation but said their movement is not over. Protesters called for deeper education reforms, accountability, and systemic changes, while political leaders, including AAP's Manish Sisodia, reacted to the development. The demonstrations ended after the government accepted key demands following weeks of protests.

President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation from the Union Council of Ministers and assigned Pralhad Joshi additional charge of the Education Ministry.

Following weeks of nationwide student protests, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, leading to the end of the CJP-led agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. After the third round of talks, the government accepted CJP's key demands, including withdrawing cases against protesters and considering a five-point education reform charter. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Supriya Sule, and activist Sonam Wangchuk, welcomed the development while urging comprehensive reforms, greater transparency, and accountability in India's education system.

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CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka dismissed allegations of foreign funding and Pakistan's involvement in the protest, calling them a “bluff”. He said CJP never controlled the movement, but only provided a platform and guided people on holding the government accountable.

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The Congress leader called for action against police personnel involved in the violence and urged the Centre to take concrete steps to reform the education system.

Reactions continue to pour in after the 37-day Jantar Mantar protest officially ended. Activist Sonam Wangchuk described the development as a "victory of democracy," praising India's youth for their peaceful movement. Political leaders across party lines also responded to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, while attention now shifts to Parliament, education reforms, and the government's next steps.

Following the end of the Jantar Mantar protest, Sonam Wangchuk congratulated India's youth and CJP volunteers for maintaining peace throughout the movement. Calling it a victory for democracy, he urged protesters to remain humble in victory and emphasized that one minister's resignation alone cannot transform the nation. Wangchuk appealed for comprehensive education reforms, better governance, accountability, anti-corruption measures, and democratic reforms, while also raising concerns about Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and environmental protection.

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following the NEET protests marks a watershed moment for student activism in India. Here's why the Jantar Mantar movement changed Indian politics

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has officially announced the withdrawal of its 37-day protest at Jantar Mantar after the government accepted all of its key demands. CJP leaders called the movement a victory for dignity, democracy, and peaceful protest while urging demonstrators to return home peacefully. The organization also condemned violence, blamed anti-social elements for attempts to disrupt the agitation, and emphasized the need for long-term reforms in India's education system.

The 37-day protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has officially ended after the government accepted all key demands raised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and government assurances, CJP leaders urged protesters to return home peacefully while promising to continue pushing for long-term education reforms.