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'Victory of democracy': Sonam Wangchuk congratulates Gen Z as Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after month-long NEET protests | 'Democracy has triumphed': CJP celebrates as Dharmendra Pradhan quits, warns Centre 'Don't mess with cockroaches' | Centre buckles under CJP-led NEET protests; Dharmendra Pradhan quits as Education Minister | Delhi Police flags 2,500 suspected criminals at Jantar Mantar amid NEET protest | 'No assurances, sack Dharmendra Pradhan': CJP fires back at PM Modi over NEET row | 'Don't insult students': Rahul Gandhi tears into PM Modi's midnight NEET video, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's exit | Trump slaps fresh tariffs on India, China and 58 others over forced labour concerns | Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after 'long negotiations', urges CJP protesters to maintain peace | PM Modi promises fresh steps on paper leaks in late night video | NEET protest: Centre invites CJP for talks; protesters stick to Jantar Mantar or neutral venue demand

In Images: Doctors, medical staff participate in victory march in Kolkata after Pradhan resigns

Jul 25, 2026, at 05:41 pm

Doctors and medical staff from a government hospital take part in a victory march after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid allegations of examination irregularities, while also condemning a police baton charge on demonstrators, in Kolkata, India, July 25, 2026. Photo -Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS

In Images: CJP, SFI hold Kolkata protest seeking Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation in NEET row

Jul 24, 2026, at 10:36 pm

SFI activists and supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) participated in a protest march in Kolkata on July 24, 2026, calling for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak and alleged exam irregularities, while condemning the alleged police action against protesters. Photos: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: CJP, SFI supporters rally in Kolkata, demand Pradhan's resignation

Jul 24, 2026, at 10:24 pm

Activists of the Students' Federation of India (SFI) and supporter's of Cockroach Janta Party participate in a protest march condemning a police baton charge on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged examination irregularities, in Kolkata, India, July 24, 2026. Photos: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS

In Images: Aliah University students flood Kolkata streets, demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Jul 23, 2026, at 05:56 pm

Aliah University students participated in a protest march in Kolkata on July 23, 2026, condemning the New Delhi police baton charge on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of India's Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged examination irregularities. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: Rahul Gandhi addresses press after detention over PM House protest

Jul 23, 2026, at 12:05 am

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Wednesday, a day after he and other Opposition leaders were detained by the Delhi Police on Tuesday after leading a Congress march towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence to protest the alleged examination paper leak scandal and police action against student demonstrators. Photo: Rahul Gandhi/Facebook

In Images: Calcutta University students protest against Delhi crackdown

Jul 22, 2026, at 07:37 pm

Students of the University of Calcutta participate in a protest march in Kolkata on July 22, 2026, condemning the alleged baton charge by Delhi Police on demonstrators and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

Mamata Banerjee Rallies TMC Cadre at 21 July Martyrs’ Day Gathering in Kolkata

Jul 21, 2026, at 05:39 pm

Amid a changed political landscape following the Trinamool Congress’ electoral setback and a wave of defections from the party, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses party workers and supporters from the stage at the party’s annual 21 July Martyrs’ Day rally in Kolkata. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Scenes from Kolkata during FIFA World Cup final screening

Jul 20, 2026, at 01:54 am

Football fans gather at a public screening in Kolkata to watch the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Amit Shah performs 'Bhoomi Pujan' of Amul's curd manufacturing plant in Kolkata

Jul 19, 2026, at 10:57 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday (July 19, 2026) performed the Bhoomi Pujan (foundation ceremony) for the curd manufacturing plant under the Amul Bengal Dairy Project at a ceremony held at the New Town Convention Centre in Kolkata. (Photos by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Argentina fans perform Yagya in Kolkata ahead of FIFA World Cup final

Jul 19, 2026, at 04:24 pm

Argentina supporters perform a special Yagya in Kolkata on July 19, 2026, praying for the national team to defeat Spain in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata erupts with Argentina and Spain fan fever ahead of World Cup final

Jul 19, 2026, at 03:56 pm

Scenes from Kolkata as football fans celebrate ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi interacts with passengers and children at Jalandhar Cantt Station in Punjab

Jul 18, 2026, at 04:36 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with passengers and children during his visit to Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station in Punjab on July 17, 2026. The Prime Minister was seen engaging warmly with families, students and railway passengers during the station visit. (Photo: PIB)

In Images: PM Modi inaugurates infrastructure projects in Punjab, interacts with passengers

Jul 17, 2026, at 11:44 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jalandhar, Punjab, on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multi-modal rail and road infrastructure projects worth over ₹5,470 crore. During the visit, Modi interacted with passengers and children at Jalandhar Cantonment railway station. Photos: PIB

In Images: PM Modi unveils India's first Hydrogen train

Jul 17, 2026, at 07:00 pm

PM Narendra Modi at the flagging-off ceremony of India’s first Hydrogen train between Jind and Sonipat at Jind railway station, in Haryana on July 17, 2026.Photo: PIB

In Images: Exhibition stalls during Bharat Tex 2026

Jul 17, 2026, at 06:44 pm

Glimpses of the Exhibition stalls during Bharat Tex 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on July 17, 2026.Photo: PIB

Kolkata's Jadavpur University students hold symbolic hunger strike in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk

Jul 17, 2026, at 05:58 pm

Thirty-four students of Kolkata's prestigious Jadavpur University held a symbolic one-day hunger strike on July 17, 2026, in solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a fast for 20 days in Delhi's Jantar Mantar, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS

In Images: PM Modi shares visual glimpses of transformed Amrit Bharat stations ahead of mega launch

Jul 16, 2026, at 11:01 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared glimpses of some newly transformed facades of 75 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme ahead of their grand inauguration. Photo: Narednra Modi/Facebook    

Kolkata celebrates Rath Yatra with the 126-year-old Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari Rath

Jul 16, 2026, at 11:00 pm

As Kolkata celebrates Rath Yatra, the historic Chunimani Dasi’s Thakurbari Rath completes 126 years this year. Images by Avishek Mitra

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari leads ISKCON's historic Kolkata Rath Yatra

Jul 16, 2026, at 05:17 pm

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led ISKCON's historic 55th Kolkata Rath Yatra on July 16, 2026. He also performed aarti at the ISKCON temple ahead of the Rath Yatra and also the sacred 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual (sweeping the path of the chariot of Lord Jagannath). The CM tugged the rope tied to the chariot, officially marking the beginning of the Rath Yatra. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS

In Images: Kolkata flags off its first jewellery export consignment to the UK under the India-UK CETA

Jul 15, 2026, at 09:35 pm

West Bengal Industry and Commerce Minister Tapas Roy and British Deputy High Commissioner for East and Northeast India Andrew Fleming flag off Kolkata's first jewellery export consignment to the United Kingdom under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) at the Kolkata Air Cargo Complex on Wednesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Stage marks its entry into Bengali entertainment with grand Kolkata launch

Jul 15, 2026, at 03:41 pm

Stage officially announced its foray into Bengali entertainment at a press conference in Kolkata, reaffirming its mission to celebrate regional cultures through original storytelling. The platform, already present in several Indian languages, now aims to showcase authentic Bengali stories and voices to audiences across the globe. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Curtain Raiser of Couple No.1 Season 5 presented by Mahabir Danwar Jewellers

Jul 15, 2026, at 03:36 pm

The curtain raiser of Couple No.1 Season 5, presented by Mahabir Danwar Jewellers, brought together contestants, organisers and special guests for a glamorous launch event, setting the stage for another exciting edition of the popular couples' competition. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)

In Images: Om Birla meets New Zealand Rural Communities Minister at Parliament House in New Delhi

Jul 13, 2026, at 11:29 pm

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met New Zealand Minister for Rural Communities and Associate Minister of Agriculture and Regional Development Mark Patterson and members of the New Zealand delegation at Parliament House in New Delhi. Photo: Om Birla/X

In Images: India, Poland hold talks to deepen strategic partnership

Jul 13, 2026, at 11:22 pm

Secretary (West) Sibi George met Polish Secretary of State Władysław T. Bartoszewski and Under Secretary of State Michał Baranowski for talks on strengthening the India-Poland Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering political engagement, trade and investment, technology, defence, culture, counterterrorism and other areas of mutual interest. Photo: MEAIndia 

In Images: India hands over family tents to support Afghan returnees

Jul 13, 2026, at 11:09 pm

India hands over family tents to Afghanistan's Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation as part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance, supporting the shelter and rehabilitation needs of Afghan returnees. Photo: MEAIndia

In Images: Utkala announces weeklong Odisha Festival, Rathyatra

Jul 13, 2026, at 12:02 pm

Utkala announces a weeklong Odisha Festival celebrating Rathyatra with cultural programmes, traditional rituals, music, dance and vibrant festivities showcasing Odisha’s rich heritage. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Kolkata's Tarak Pramanik Bari gears up for Rath Yatra

Jul 13, 2026, at 11:59 am

Kolkata's historic Tarak Pramanik Bari comes alive as the heritage mansion prepares for Rath Yatra celebrations with traditional rituals, decorations and festive spirit.Images by Avishek Mitra/IBNS

In Images: Narendra Modi in New Zealand

Jul 11, 2026, at 05:33 pm

PM Narendra Modi meeting with Leader of the Opposition, Chris Hipkins in New Zealand on July 11, 2026. Photo: PIB

In Images: Jharia rallies for balanced population on World Population Day

Jul 11, 2026, at 03:51 pm

Children, students and members of the Institution for National Amity (INA) participate in an awareness rally in Jharia on World Population Day, carrying placards and raising slogans advocating a balanced population, sustainable development and improved quality of life. (Photo: Teacher Pinaki Roy/IBNS)

In Images: Auckland’s Sky Tower lights up in Indian Tricolour on Modi's historic New Zealand visit

Jul 11, 2026, at 12:46 am

Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower was illuminated in saffron, white, and green on Friday night to mark the historic arrival of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Zealand. Photo: PIB