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Congress lines up big guns, including Rahul Gandhi on paper leak discussion, demands answers on police action on protestors

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:58:29 AM IST

The Congress party has lined up top leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, KC Venugopal, and Gaurav Gogoi, to address the Lok Sabha here on Tuesday on 'The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bi ... read..

NDA's 'Mangal Milan' today: NCPI invited for first time

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:29:20 AM IST

The BJP-led NDA Parliamentary Party's weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting is underway on Tuesday, 28th July. For the first time, the newly formed Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) has also been invited to join the alliance meeting. The meeting will tak ... read..

Parliament Monsoon Session: Opposition floor leaders to meet at 10 am in Mallikarjun Kharge's office

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:29:18 AM IST

Floor leaders of various opposition parties will hold a key strategy meeting here on Tuesday at 10:00 AM in the office of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, at the Parliament House. ... read..

West Bengal: Kolkata STF, Purulia police seize massive marijuana consignment; 7 arrested

Purulia (West Bengal) | July 28, 2026 10:29:14 AM IST

In a joint operation, the Kolkata Special Task Force (STF) and the Purulia District Police busted an inter-state drug smuggling network on National Highway 18, seizing a large consignment of marijuana (ganja) and arresting seven individuals. ... read..

PM Modi attends NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting in Parliament

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:29:12 AM IST

The NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting began in Parliament on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other NDA leaders in attendance. ... read..

J-K: 39 Amarnath Yatra pilgrims injured in Ganderbal bus accident; LG Sinha orders health assistance to victims

Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 28, 2026 10:29:10 AM IST

39 Amarnath Yatri pilgrims were injured after a tourist bus skidded off the road at Hariganiwan in Jammu and Kashmir's Hariganiwan town in Ganderbal district on Tuesday. ... read..

BSP chief Mayawati welcomes halt on demolition of buildings at Jauhar University in Rampur

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 10:29:01 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday welcomed the decision to halt the demolition of buildings at the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, and urged the Uttar Pradesh government to adopt a policy of regularising educational instituti ... read..

Congress MP Hibi Eden moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha over nationwide rollout of E-20 petrol

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:28:58 AM IST

Congress MP Hibi Eden on Tuesday submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking a discussion on the nationwide rollout of E-20 petrol, raising concerns over its implementation and its potential impact on consumers and existing vehicles. ... read..

Bengaluru Police arrest accused after woman alleges harassment while waiting for cab

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 28, 2026 9:58:32 AM IST

Bengaluru Police have arrested a man after a woman alleged that she was sexually harassed while waiting for a cab in the city's Ramamurthy Nagar, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Devotees throng Koteshwar Dham ahead of Shravan month

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | July 28, 2026 9:58:28 AM IST

Ahead of the holy month of Shravan, a large number of devotees are thronging the Koteshwar Dham temple in Rudraprayag on Tuesday to offer prayers and perform Jalabhishek to Lord Shiva. ... read..

"Amit Shah should apologise for 'police brutality' against students, only then can parliament proceed:" Karnataka minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah

Hubbali (Karnataka) | July 28, 2026 9:58:27 AM IST

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Tuesday demanded that Union Home Minister Amit Shah apologise for the alleged police action against students protesting over the NEET-UG paper leak, saying Parliament proceedings should move forward only after ... read..

Amritsar becomes North India's international gateway as Civil Aviation Minister launches Hub-and-Spoke flight connectivity via Delhi

Amritsar (Punjab) | July 28, 2026 9:58:25 AM IST

Amritsar has taken a major step towards becoming North India's international aviation hub with the launch of the Centre's new hub-and-spoke flight connectivity model, enabling international passengers to complete check-in, immigration, customs clearance, ... read..

"Appropriate measures will be taken": WB Minister Dilip Ghosh on police using AK-47 against students in Siwan

New Town (West Bengal) | July 28, 2026 9:58:18 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday reacted to the police action against protesting students in Bihar's Siwan, saying that no one has the right to take the law into their own hands and that the government would examine the incident and take approp ... read..

Viral video claiming DCP Sumit Jha resigned is fake and AI-generated: Delhi Police

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 9:29:09 AM IST

The Delhi Police on Tuesday issued a fact-check clarifying that a viral video claiming Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sumit Jha resigned from his post over student protests is completely fake and AI-generated. ... read..

BJP-led NDA Parliamentary Party to hold weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting today

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 9:29:07 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party will hold its weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting here on Monday, at 9:30 AM at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building in New Delhi. ... read..

Delhi wakes up to rain, bringing relief from hot and humid weather

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 9:29:05 AM IST

Delhi woke up to rain on Tuesday morning as showers lashed several parts of the national capital, bringing some relief to people from the humid weather. ... read..

Sivasagar floods worsen as water inundates villages; residents seek drinking water amid relief efforts

Sivasagar (Assam) | July 28, 2026 9:29:04 AM IST

The flood situation in Assam's Sivasagar district continued to worsen as floodwaters entered houses and submerged roads in Naujan village, leaving hundreds of families struggling for shelter, food and access to safe drinking water even as relief operation ... read..

Congress MP Manickam Tagore moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha over Centre's stand on Cauvery, Mekedatu project

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 9:29:02 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha seeking an urgent discussion on the Union Government's stand regarding construction activities across the Cauvery River and the protection of Tamil Nadu's legal ... read..

Rajasthan: Man strangled to death in Jaipur hotel over liquor bill dispute, two arrested

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 28, 2026 9:29:00 AM IST

A man was strangled to death by two of his associates inside a hotel room in the Bindayaka area of West Jaipur over a liquor bill and party expenses dispute, police said. ... read..

"Turned into a state ruled by police-backed goons:" Tejashwi Yadav demands withdrawal of cases against NEET student protestors; threatens agitation

Patna (Bihar) | July 28, 2026 9:28:58 AM IST

Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav launched a scathing attack on the Samrat Choudhary-led government over student arrests in connection with NEET-UG paper leak protests, alleging that the ruling government is attempting to turn Bihar into a "police ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tiwari gives adjournment motion notice over reported use of pellet guns against student protesters

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 8:58:29 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Manish Tewari on Tuesday submitted an Adjournment Motion notice to the Lok Sabha Secretary-General, seeking an immediate suspension of scheduled House proceedings to discuss the alleged police hig ... read..

"This has to stop...": Pawan Khera demands full accountability for police action against youth

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 8:58:28 AM IST

Congress MP Pawan Khera expressed deep concern over the "detention" of students, demanding immediate accountability for the police measures deployed against youth who protested against the Centre, seeking the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. ... read..

Woman alleges harassment while waiting for cab in Bengaluru; police probe underway

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 28, 2026 8:58:26 AM IST

A woman has alleged that she was sexually harassed by a man while waiting for a cab in Bengaluru's Ramamurthy Nagar and has urged the Bengaluru Police to take action after sharing a video of the incident on social media. ... read..

"There is no friction between us": Pralhad Joshi asserts Centre, Karnataka govt will walk path of cooperation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 8:58:24 AM IST

Dismissing reports of discord, Union Education Minister and BJP MP from Dharwad Pralhad Joshi on Monday stated that there is no friction between the Centre and the Karnataka government, emphasising that both sides have agreed to collaborate for the state' ... read..

Delhi: Three-storey building tilts; disaster management teams, police reach spot

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 8:58:23 AM IST

A three-storey building in Delhi's Geeta Colony's 2A Block tilted on Tuesday, following which disaster management teams and police personnel reached the spot. ... read..

Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorated in J-K's Udhampur; tributes paid to martyrs

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 28, 2026 8:58:21 AM IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas was commemorated with patriotic fervour at the historic Shaheedi Smarak near the Town Hall in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur, where ex-servicemen, prominent local citizens, NCC cadets and students from educational institutions across the ... read..

Monsoon session: Parliament to take up Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha; MSME Amendment Bill set for introduction in Rajya Sabha today

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 8:58:19 AM IST

Parliament is set for a key legislative day on Tuesday, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 for consideration and passing, while the Rajya Sabha is slated to witness the introdu ... read..

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva submits Suspension of Business Notice demanding immediate discussion on NEET abolition

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 8:58:16 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Tiruchi Siva on Tuesday submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, demanding an immediate discussion on "the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam, which ha ... read..

"I attempted 165 questions, not 41": Karnataka NEET aspirant alleges OMR discrepancy

Haveri (Karnataka) | July 28, 2026 8:29:20 AM IST

A NEET aspirant from Karnataka's Haveri, Bindushree Jagdish Pawar, has alleged serious discrepancies in the OMR sheet released by the authorities, claiming it does not match the answers she actually marked in the examination. ... read..

Govt representatives meet us, assure FIR withdrawal, release of detainees in Bihar, Assam: CJP's Saurav Das

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 8:29:16 AM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das has said that government representatives shared copies of Bihar and Assam notifications guaranteeing withdrawal of FIRs, no future action and release of all detainees and arrested individuals. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi says, "Dharmendra Pradhan is symbol of corruption"

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:57:59 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the manner in which NDA MPs welcomed former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Parliament, claiming that he will always remain a symbol of ... read..

Rahul Gandhi meets Irfan who went viral for reciting Preamble during NEET protest, says "India's greatest strength lies in its youth"

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:28:26 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday met Irfan, who gained attention for reciting the Preamble to the Constitution during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar, and said his perspective on the country demonstrates that In ... read..

Odisha: Lord Jagannath returns to sanctum sanctorum as 2026 Rath Yatra in Puri ends with 'Niladri Bije' ritual

Puri (Odisha) | July 28, 2026 6:28:20 AM IST

The 2026 Jagannath Rath Yatra concluded on Monday with the 'Niladri Bije' ritual, as Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra returned to the sanctum sanctorum of the Srimandir (Jagannath Temple) after their nine-day sojourn. ... read..

Enumeration forms under SIR exercise haven't reached even 50% of residents in Delhi's villages, unauthorised colonies: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:28:18 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday alleged large-scale irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the national capital, claiming that nearly 50 per cent of residents in Delhi's villages and unauthorised colonies have not r ... read..

Assam Floods: Over 4.45 lakh people affected across 6 districts; Dhansiri river flowing above danger level

Guwahati (Assam) | July 28, 2026 5:58:21 AM IST

The flood situation in Assam remains grim, with over 4.45 lakh people affected across six districts as of Monday, according to the latest report from the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS). ... read..

Jai Ram Thakur accuses Himachal CM Sukhu of shielding officers in HP Police paper leak case

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 5:28:42 AM IST

Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday accused the Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of protecting officials allegedly involved in the police recruitment paper leak case. ... read..

"BJP is winning with clear majority": MP CM Mohan Yadav expresses confidence ahead of Datia by-poll

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 5:28:38 AM IST

Ahead of the Datia Assembly by-election, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday expressed strong confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) victory, stating that the party is set to win with a "clear majority." ... read..

"Moving ahead to build united India": Pralhad Joshi asserts Centre, Karnataka govt will walk path of cooperation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:58:09 AM IST

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday said Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive regarding the desilting of dams. ... read..

Parliamentary panel on Home to meet today, hear views of Health, Social Justice ministries on 'crime against children'

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:29:31 AM IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs will meet on Tuesday to further deliberate on the issue of 'crime against children' and hear the views of key stakeholder ministries. ... read..

Assam govt withdraws cases against protestors, assures no future action

Guwahati (Assam) | July 28, 2026 2:59:02 AM IST

The Assam government on Monday announced that it will withdraw cases and other legal proceedings initiated against people who participated in protests over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities. ... read..

Ken-Betwa project: Rahul Gandhi backs protestors' demands for adequate compensation, rehabilitation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 2:59:00 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday expressed solidarity with people affected by the Ken-Betwa river link project in Madhya Pradesh seeking adequate compensation and rehabilitation. ... read..

Tourism Ministry, Air India sign MoU to promote India as preferred global tourism destination

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 2:58:57 AM IST

Tourism Ministry on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air India Limited to establish a strategic framework to promote India as a preferred global tourism destination under the Incredible India brand. ... read..

Shimla Police freeze Rs 17 lakh assets linked to drug trafficking; Total NDPS seizures reach Rs 4.29 cr in 2026

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 2:58:55 AM IST

The Shimla Police on Monday froze assets worth nearly Rs 17 lakh allegedly acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking in connection with an NDPS case registered earlier this year, officials said. ... read..

"Every vote is crucial for Bihar's development": Nitish Kumar urges voters to back NDA's Neeraj Kumar Sinha in Bankipur by-polls

Patna (Bihar) | July 28, 2026 2:58:53 AM IST

With only a few days for the Bankipur by-polls, former Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal United (JDU) MP Nitish Kumar on Monday urged voters to vote for the NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha. ... read..

Opposition to decide future course of action, Centre must assure no injustice will be done to students: Akhilesh Yadav

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 2:58:51 AM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the Opposition would decide its future course of action on Tuesday over the anti-paper leak bill, while reiterating its demand that the Centre assure students that no injustice would be done to them and ... read..

Monsoon rains continue to hamper Himachal; 108 roads remain blocked

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 2:29:32 AM IST

Persistent monsoon rains continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Monday, with 108 roads remaining blocked due to landslides and debris even as restoration efforts helped improve power connectivity in several parts of the state. ... read..

Delhi HC suspends sentence of former Bihar MLA Raju Kumar Singh in celebratory firing death case

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 2:29:30 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday suspended the sentence of former Bihar MLA Raju Kumar Singh, who was sentenced to four years in prison in a case related to the death of Archana Gupta in celebratory firing during a New Year party in 2018. ... read..

Delhi government announces major boost for Kanwar Camps, financial assistance enhanced, large camps to receive up to Rs 15 Lakh

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:30:10 AM IST

The Delhi Government on Monday proposed a series of measures for Kanwar Camps, including enhanced financial support for the makeshift tents established on the roadside, which are used by the 'Kanwar' or the pilgrims to rest during their arduous devotional ... read..

"Different flags, same playbook": Gitanjali Angmo slams both BJP, Congress

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 10:58:29 PM IST

Founder and CEO of Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL) and wife of activist Sonam Wangchuk, Gitanjali Angmo, slammed both the BJP and Congress for allegedly "demonising" them for criticising the parties. ... read..

NEET protests: Bihar Govt withdraws FIRs and offers immunity

Patna (Bihar) | July 27, 2026 10:58:27 PM IST

In a major relief to protesting agitators, the Bihar government on Monday announced that it will refrain from taking any punitive or retaliatory action against individuals who participated in protests over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities prior ... read..

Himachal Governor joins four-day Vedic Yajna-Anushthan in Kathua

Kathua (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 27, 2026 10:58:22 PM IST

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, on Monday, participated in the inaugural session of the four-day Vedic Yajna-Anushthan organised at Bhagwati Nagar, Kathua, under the divine guidance of Yogacharya Pujya Swami Ram Swarup Ji Maharaj of Yol, ... read..

RHFL, RCFL bank fraud money laundering case: Delhi Court seeks response from ED on Amitabh Jhunjhunwala bail application

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 10:58:18 PM IST

Reliance Housing Finance Limited (RHFL) money laundering case accused Amitabh Jhunjhunwala has filed a bail application before the Rouse Avenue Court. The court has sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the plea. ... read..

With deadlock in Lok Sabha likely to resolved, Rahul Gandhi expected to speak on anti-paper leak Bill

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 10:58:16 PM IST

With a standoff in the Lok Sabha likely to be broken on Tuesday, Congress would take part in the discussion on 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' and party leader Rahul Gandhi is slated to express his views, sources sa ... read..

Today's youth are not afraid of "Modi government threats", are asking questions: Kharge

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 10:58:12 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday stepped up his attack on the Modi government over the police action against protestors and took a dig at it over recent announcements in the wake of the agitation, saying people are asking what happened to t ... read..

IB staffer murder case: Prosecution seeks death sentence for Tahir Hussain, other convicts

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 10:27:37 PM IST

The prosecution on Monday sought capital punishment for Tahir Hussain and four others, convicted in the IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder case. It said that the crime was abhorrent and is among the rarest of the rare cases. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM transfers Rs 3,308 crore to over 82.7 lakh farmers under Kisan Kalyan Yojana

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) | July 27, 2026 10:27:32 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav transferred Rs 3,308 crore to the bank accounts of over 82.7 lakh farmers across the state under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana during the Balram Krishi Mahotsav held in Khandwa district on Monday. ... read..

AI-based 'forest intelligence' system unveiled to drive Rs 22,600-cr green bio-economy in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pardesh) | July 27, 2026 9:57:52 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (HPFD), in collaboration with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) at the Indian School of Business (ISB), has unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered "Forest Intelligence" system aimed at transformi ... read..

UP forms new SIT with IGP-led team in Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case; SC seeks status report in two weeks

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 9:57:44 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that, in compliance with its earlier directions, it has constituted a fresh Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kiran S to investigate the alleged e ... read..

Punjab govt hikes salaries of contractual sanitation workers, strike called off in Barnala

Chandigarh | July 27, 2026 9:57:40 PM IST

Following the protests in Barnala, the Punjab government has hiked the monthly salaries of the contractual sanitation workers to Rs 20,500, State Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced on Monday. ... read..

Indian army's spear corps launches two-week specialised training for CISF personnel at Agartala airport

Agartala (Tripura) | July 27, 2026 9:57:38 PM IST

The Indian Army's Spear Corps has launched a two-week specialised training programme for Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala to enhance security preparedness and strengthen protectio ... read..

Preparations complete for Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes devotees to 'Devbhoomi'

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 27, 2026 9:57:35 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said all preparations for the Kanwar Yatra have been completed and the state is ready to welcome devotees to "Devbhoomi". ... read..

Delhi Police identifies 2,873 people with criminal records at student protest sites; probes role in Jantar Mantar violence

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 8:58:29 PM IST

In a major crackdown against miscreants over the student protests in the national capital, the Delhi Police on Monday said that 2,873 men with criminal backgrounds were present at the protest site from July 20 to 25, who were identified through the Facial ... read..

"Criminals, corrupt hold sway": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar Govt over Bunty Yadav murder case, demands justice

Patna (Bihar) | July 27, 2026 8:58:27 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) National Working President Tejashwi Yadav on Monday slammed the BJP-led Bihar Government, accusing the state administration of shielding key masterminds behind the abduction and murder of 25-year-old local youth Bunty Yadav whil ... read..

"Nara Lokesh must resign, CBI probe needed into Mega DSC-2025": YSRCP spokesperson

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | July 27, 2026 8:58:25 PM IST

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) State spokesperson Gudapureddy Veerashekar Reddy demanded the immediate resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh, holding him responsible for the Mega Defence Security Corps (DSC)-2025 irregularities, ... read..

MP: CM Yadav offers prayers at Dada Darbar Temple in Khandwa

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) | July 27, 2026 8:58:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday offered prayers at the Dada Darbar Temple in Khandwa and prayed for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. ... read..

"Opposition doing politics, doesn't care about students": Jagdambika Pal on adjournments in Parliament

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 8:58:16 PM IST

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal on Monday accused the Opposition parties of doing politics in Parliament instead of discussing the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, for students. ... read..

Kosi-Mechi intra-state link project to be completed by March 2029; Centre provides Rs 3,652.56 crore assistance

General News | July 27, 2026 8:29:37 PM IST

The Kosi-Mechi Intra-State Link Project has been included under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (PMKSY-AIBP), with a balance project cost of Rs 6,143.22 crore, including central assistance of Rs 3,652.56 ... read..

Cotton University and Aaranyak sign MoU to foster collaboration in academic and research initiatives

Guwahati (Assam) | July 27, 2026 8:29:35 PM IST

Cotton University (CU) signed an MoU with the Aaranyak on Monday to foster collaboration in academic and research initiatives focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate change, environmental governance, disaster risk reduction and sustainable developm ... read..

Mizoram to receive ?120 crore under FASPHI scheme for 2026-27: CM Lalduhoma

General News | July 27, 2026 8:29:33 PM IST

Mizoram will receive ?120 crore from the Centre under the Financial Assistance to States/UTs for Public Health Infrastructure (FASPHI) scheme during the financial year 2026-27, Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced on Monday. ... read..

"Govt may target individuals once protest momentum wanes": CJP cites 'playbook', launches online fund for legal aid to protestors

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 8:29:31 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday announced that it is launching a website to raise public contributions for a legal aid fund to protect those who participated in protests and were facing legal action. ... read..

Centre details Indo-Dutch push to finalise DPR for Gujarat's Kalpasar Project

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 7:58:24 PM IST

The Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Gujarat's ambitious Kalpasar Project is at an advanced stage of finalisation, with ongoing Indo-Dutch technical cooperation expected to strengthen the report through global best practices in coastal engineering, hydra ... read..

Mizoram minister Lalnilawma meets NDMA leadership; seeks 'disaster' status for African swine fever

Aizawl (Mizoram) | July 27, 2026 7:58:22 PM IST

Mizoram Disaster Management & Rehabilitation Minister Lalnilawma on Monday met senior leadership of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to review the state's disaster risk reduction priorities and discuss measures to strengthen preparedn ... read..

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, seeks expeditious disposal of disqualification petitions against 20 rebel MPs

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 7:58:17 PM IST

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking urgent hearing on the disqualification petitions against 20 rebel party MPs who have joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI). ... read..

Himachal govt schools see 24,000 students shift from private schools under CBSE curriculum: CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 27, 2026 7:58:15 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said around 24,000 students have shifted from private schools to 150 government schools following the CBSE curriculum this year, reflecting growing confidence among parents in the sta ... read..

"?4.78 lakh cr investment target": Centre outlines strategy to scale energy storage systems in Rajya Sabha

General News | July 27, 2026 7:58:13 PM IST

The Government on Monday said India will require investments of nearly Rs 4.78 lakh crore in battery and pumped storage projects by 2031-32 as it ramps up energy storage infrastructure to ensure grid stability and support the growing share of renewable en ... read..

Northeast Frontier Railway marks historic first with direct Container Freight Train to Nepal

Guwahati (Assam) | July 27, 2026 7:58:10 PM IST

In a landmark achievement for India-Nepal rail connectivity, the first-ever direct commercial container freight train, comprising 40 wagons carrying a consignment of canola, completed its journey from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard in Nepal recen ... read..

Madras HC quashes Vijay-led Tamil Nadu Govt's job order for Karur stampede victims' kin

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 27, 2026 7:28:33 PM IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday struck down the C Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government's Government Orders (GOs) granting compassionate appointments to the kin of victims of the Karur stampede. ... read..

Himachal BJP appoints conveners, co-conveners for various organisational cells

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 27, 2026 7:28:31 PM IST

BJP Himachal Pradesh president Rajiv Bindal has appointed state conveners and co-conveners for various organisational cells, including Ex-Servicemen, Sports, Dev Samaj, Pharmacists, Weavers and Transport cells. ... read..

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launches Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, SAMARTH Portal to strengthen Panchayati Raj institutions

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 7:28:29 PM IST

Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal and released the Model Own Source Revenue (OSR) Rules aimed at strengthe ... read..

"He had no orders to open fire": Siwan DM on suspended constable who fired AK-47 during student protests

Siwan (Bihar) | July 27, 2026 7:28:22 PM IST

Following intense political uproar and allegations in Parliament over police heavy-handedness, senior administration and police authorities in Bihar's Siwan district have cracked down on the personnel involved in the controversial firing incident during r ... read..

Centre outlines Museum Grant Scheme, says financial assistance available for new museums, digitisation and heritage preservation

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:59:14 PM IST

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply that the Ministry of Culture is implementing the Museum Grant Scheme to provide financial assistance for the establishment of new museums, developmen ... read..

Gujarat: Govt approves industrial projects worth over Rs 2,999 crore, to generate over 6,000 jobs

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 27, 2026 6:59:12 PM IST

The Gujarat government on Monday approved industrial projects involving investments of more than Rs 2,999 crore during a series of high-level committee meetings chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Industries Minister Harsh Sanghavi. ... read..

Delhi Court grants bail to cook Kesar Negi in Malviya Nagar hotel fire case

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:59:10 PM IST

Saket Court on Monday granted bail to Kesar Negi, a cook arrested in connection with the Malviya Nagar hotel fire tragedy that claimed the lives of 22 people, including 13 foreign nationals, on June 3. ... read..

"Use of AK-47, pellet guns...youth will never forget such images": RJD's Manoj Jha attacks BJP over police action against protestors

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:59:08 PM IST

RJD leader Manoj Jha on Monday attacked the BJP governments in Bihar and the Centre, saying that the youth will not forget the action taken by police during their protest on the NEET-UG paper leak and there is no room in the future "for violence such as t ... read..

Rain lashes several parts of Delhi, brings relief from hot and humid weather

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:58:57 PM IST

Rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Monday, bringing relief to residents from hot and humid weather conditions. ... read..

Abhishek Banerjee confronts Speaker over 20 TMC rebel MPs as post-election mutiny spills into Lok Sabha

By Sourav Tewari New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:58:53 PM IST

The high-stakes political fallout from the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election defeat reached the corridors of Parliament on Monday, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) Parliamentary Party leader Abhishek Banerjee held a crucial meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om B ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, BRS Working President KTR in Delhi on separate two-day visits

By Pramod Chaturvedi New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:28:53 PM IST

Telangana's political narrative has shifted to the national capital as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) are scheduled to arrive in New Delhi today for separate two-day visits. ... read..

Parliament deadlock likely to resolve; all parties agree to discuss anti-paper leak Bill on July 28: Sources

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:28:51 PM IST

The deadlock in Parliament over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, is expected to be resolved as all major political parties have agreed to commence a discussion on Tuesday, sources said. ... read..

High command will decide on cabinet expansion: Karnataka Dy CM G Parameshwara

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 27, 2026 6:28:47 PM IST

Addressing widespread political buzz regarding an impending Cabinet reshuffle, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara maintained that any final decision on expanding the state cabinet rests squarely with the Congress party high command following t ... read..

Govt steps up skill development to equip youth for maritime sector: MoS Jayant Chaudhary

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 6:28:43 PM IST

The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Jayant Chaudhary, stated in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the MSDE is actively delivering skilling, reskilling, and upskilling ... read..

Mid-air cargo smoke warning triggers emergency landing in Rajkot for Dubai-Mumbai IndiGo flight; all passengers safe

Rajkot (Gujarat) | July 27, 2026 6:28:41 PM IST

An international IndiGo flight on Monday bound for Mumbai from Dubai was forced to execute an unscheduled emergency landing at Gujarat's Rajkot Airport after pilots received an alert indicating smoke in the aircraft's lower cargo hold, airport authorities ... read..

Himachal Govt urges people to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions; Monsoon death toll rises to 15

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 27, 2026 6:28:37 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday urged residents and tourists to avoid unnecessary travel during the ongoing monsoon season and strictly follow weather advisories, as the state continues to grapple with widespread rain-related disasters, includin ... read..

HIMCOSTE, TDB host 'Atmanirbhar Yatra' in Shimla to boost Himachal startup ecosystem

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 27, 2026 6:28:33 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and Environment (HIMCOSTE), in collaboration with the Technology Development Board (TDB), Government of India, on Monday organised a one-day workshop titled "Atmanirbhar Yatra Himachal Chapter" at the ... read..

"Failing which we will sit on protest again": CJP warns Centre over alleged breach of agreement, police harassment on students

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 5:59:05 PM IST

The Cockroach Janata Party on Monday issued an ultimatum to the Central Government, alleging a breach of the agreement that ended its 37-day NEET agitation. ... read..

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till July 28 amid ruckus by Oppn during discussion on anti-paper leak Bill

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 5:59:01 PM IST

The Lower House of Parliament on Monday was adjourned for the day amid disruptions by the Opposition MPs during a proposed discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. ... read..

NeVA has improved the efficiency of legislative functioning through digitisation

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 5:28:50 PM IST

In a significant step towards realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "One Nation, One Application" under the Digital India Programme, 33 out of the 37 State/UT Legislatures have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for implementation of th ... read..

NGT directs bio-fencing instead of concrete boundary walls for Delhi pond, orders action against encroachments

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 5:28:31 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed authorities to explore bio-fencing and plantation around a pond in Delhi instead of constructing a permanent concrete boundary wall, observing that such walls can obstruct the natural flow of rainwater into t ... read..

Parliament Monsoon Session: Punjab Congress MPs demand CM Mann's resignation over alleged paper leaks in state

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 5:28:16 PM IST

Punjab Congress MPs on Monday staged a protest outside Parliament demanding the resignation of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the alleged paper leak in the state and the police action against sanitation workers protesting in Barnala. ... read..

Gandhian path relevant even after a century: Activist Sonam Wangchuk pays tribute at Rajghat after being discharged from hospital

New Delhi | July 27, 2026 4:59:41 PM IST

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday paid tribute at Rajghat with his wife Gitanjali Angmo after being discharged from hospital in Gurugram. ... read..

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