ast Bengal FC face Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Kolkata Derby on Saturday, July 25, as the two giants launch the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The heavyweight fixture i

How the NEET-UG crisis unfolded

The controversy traces back to irregularities detected in the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 3, 2026. According to Pradhan's account, the government moved quickly once the issues surfaced — referring the case to the CBI for investigation, cancelling the compromised exam, and scheduling a fresh sitting. Officials also announced that from the following year, NEET would transition to a Computer-Based Test format, a shift intended to reduce the risk of future leaks.

he re-examination, which involved more than two million candidates, was held on June 21 with coordination between central and state authorities. Pradhan said this was treated as a top priority throughout, and that he had personally taken responsibility for the situation from the outset rather than stepping back from it. When results were declared on July 16, he described the outcome as satisfactory, noting that many students from economically weaker backgrounds had performed well.

Even so, Pradhan said that during this period certain individuals in positions of responsibility had attempted to mislead students and create obstacles — a development he said left him deeply trou

Backdrop of sustained protest

The resignation follows sustained pressure from student groups, opposition parties, and activists, including a 26-day hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, which became a rallying point for demonstrators demanding accountability over the exam system.

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