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Dharmendra Pradhan previously held cabinet positions as Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas (2014–2021), Minister of Steel (2019–2021), Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (2017–2024), and Minister of Education (2021-2026).

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has said it will continue its protests as they have two more demands to be fulfilled.

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Filmmaker Chuck Russell has died at the age of 74. The news was confirmed by family, and The Mask star Jim Carrey has paid an emotional tribute to the director. Read on to know more.

Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged that irregularities in the May 3, 2026, NEET-UG exam prompted the government to hand the investigation to the CBI, cancel the test, and reschedule it, with future exams to be conducted in Computer-Based Test mode starting next year.

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the Montreal Masters, joining Carlos Alcaraz in skipping the ATP Masters 1000 event ahead of the US Open.

India's NEET paper leak protests continue to intensify as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi backs students' three key demands and insists that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must be removed instead of being shifted to another ministry. Security has been tightened across Delhi ahead of another round of talks between the government and protest leaders. In this edition of WION World Is One, we also cover: Rahul Gandhi's demand to sack Dharmendra Pradhan Delhi security tightened amid NEET paper leak protests Clashes in Patna during statewide shutdown Romania shoots down another drone near Ukraine border Houthi missile attack on Saudi Arabia's Jazan UN Secretary-General António Guterres visits Syria Typhoon Nol forces mass evacuations in China Wildfires continue to devastate France and Spain Stay tuned for the latest international updates and breaking developments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked India's youth for their positive response to his late-night Instagram message on the NEET paper leak controversy, even as nationwide protests continue to intensify. The government and the CJP are set to hold a third round of talks as student protests enter Day 36. Activist Sonam Wangchuk clarified that he did not strike any deal with the government and ended his hunger strike only to prevent action against protesting students. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has reiterated that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign, calling it the students' most important demand. Security has been tightened around Jantar Mantar, several Delhi Metro stations remain closed, and thousands are expected to join protests over the weekend.

US President Donald Trump returned to the White House Correspondents' Dinner, three months after the original event was cancelled following an assassination attempt. Speaking before journalists, lawmakers, and senior officials, Trump reflected on the attack, joked about running for another term, and once again criticized the media and his political opponents. During his speech, Trump held up a "Trump 2028" cap, joked about seeking a third and even fourth term despite constitutional limits, and mocked what he described as "Trump Derangement Syndrome." The event was held under heightened security with Secret Service, National Guard, and police presence around the venue.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid protests over NEET paper leak

The spokesman emphasised that individuals wishing to protest peacefully must be allowed to do so free from fear of harassment, arrest, or injury. He added that it falls upon security forces to safeguard these rights.

Elon Musk has rejected racism allegations, citing his half-Indian partner Shivon Zilis, their four children and his son’s middle name honouring Nobel-winning Indian-American astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.

US President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is not yet ready for elections, while praising the country's recent economic progress, particularly its recovering oil industry. Trump credited Venezuela's acting leadership for improving oil production and claimed the country's economy had significantly recovered. However, he said elections would only take place when conditions are right. His remarks come as Venezuela continues to recover from devastating twin earthquakes that have claimed more than 5,398 lives, with thousands still displaced. At the same time, Caracas has announced its decision to permanently withdraw from the International

Could a little-known Pacific climate cycle have quietly amplified Gujarat's devastating rainfall? WION Decodes what the Pacific Decadal Oscillation is, how it differs from El Niño, and why scientists believe it may have strengthened this year's monsoon.

Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 5, an AI model aimed at coding and everyday professional work. The company says it approaches Fable 5 intelligence at half the price, while offering stronger efficiency and major gains over Opus 4.8.

Warner Bros Discovery has sued Amazon, alleging the company unlawfully recruited contracted employees. Read to know more.

The United States has imposed a new 10% tariff on imports from India under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing concerns over the enforcement of laws against goods produced using forced labor. The tariff is part of a broader trade action targeting multiple economies. While India was initially expected to face a 12.5% tariff, the rate was reduced after New Delhi amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit imports made using forced labor. The US Department of Labor highlighted concerns across several Indian sectors, including textiles, garments, tea, shrimp processing, leather goods, carpets, fireworks, rice mills, and stone quarries. Industry experts warn that the permanent nature of the Section 301 tariffs could affect Indian exports, investments, and ongoing India-US trade negotiations.