Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:41pm on 25 Jul 2026,Saturday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first post on X after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation celebrated Sarnath's inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, calling it "a proud moment for every Indian". Reposting UNESCO's announcement, Modi said the recognition honours India's civilisational and spiritual heritage and Lord Buddha's enduring message of wisdom, compassion and harmony. The post came about two hours after Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper leak. The government has since accepted key protest demands, including withdrawing cases against demonstrators and compensation for families affected by the controversy. Opposition leaders and the CJP described Pradhan's resignation as a major victory for student-led protests and accountability.
