The Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested 2016-batch IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examination for veterinary officer posts. Gangwar, who previously served as the Controller of Examinations at the KPSC, was taken into custody after being questioned...
In a move that has sent ripples through India’s political establishment, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, citing a desire to prevent the ongoing unrest over examination irregularities from being hijacked by what he described as “anti-national forces.” The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader confirmed that he had formally submitted his...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a fresh set of measures to tackle examination paper leaks and irregularities, including a proposed legal framework for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those found responsible. The announcement came amid growing protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demands for greater accountability from the authorities....
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hit back at Union Minister J.P. Nadda over remarks concerning the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) recruitment examination paper leak, correcting the timeline of the controversy and questioning the status of the investigation ordered into the matter. Abdullah said the paper leak controversy cited by...
New Delhi: Commuters across the national capital faced disruptions on Thursday as authorities closed 16 Delhi Metro stations amid heightened security arrangements linked to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. The stations were shut from 7:30 am and will remain closed until further instructions, according to the latest service update. The move comes as the...
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, has reiterated its demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s response to the ongoing controversy over alleged examination paper leaks. The organisation’s latest reaction came after Prime Minister Modi addressed concerns surrounding the integrity of competitive examinations and...