A Fast Track Court set up under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, at Rouse Avenue Courts is all set to hear and try paper leak cases, with the bail pleas of Dinesh Biwal and Vikas Biwal, arrested in the NEET UG paper leak cas ... read..
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday warned of a "massive protest movement" if students arrested during protests against NEET paper leak here are not released and cases against them are not withdrawn. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted inspiring initiatives and achievements from different parts of the country, including a Manipur-born astrophysicist's role in discovering a young galaxy cluster, environmental conservation in Gujarat and ... read..
Union MoS Defence Sanjay Seth and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh laid wreaths and paid tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War at the National War Memorial in Delhi on the occasion of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas. ... read..
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday recalled valour of India's armed forces on the Kargil Vijay Diwas and paid tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the country. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 26, 2026 1:59:15 PM IST
In a powerful show of solidarity, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS president Raj Thackeray on Sunday held a massive rally at Shivaji Park, which attracted thousands of supporters and citizens, to celebrate the impact of nationwide student pr ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted inspiring initiatives and achievements from different parts of the country, including a Manipur-born astrophysicist's role in discovering a young galaxy cluster, environmental conservation in Gujarat and ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 26, 2026 1:59:11 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Sunday said that the youth protests reflected widespread public anger and alleged that the Centre was ultimately forced to "bow down". ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 26, 2026 1:59:09 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday claimed that Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was "forced" and said it did not resolve the underlying issues. ... read..
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 1:59:07 PM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at the War Memorial on RK Beach in Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command, where personnel and officers of the three armed forces paid floral tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 199 ... read..
Newly appointed Union Minister Prahlad Joshi took charge as the Union Education Minister on Sunday, after the widespread student-led protests across the nation over the NEET paper leak. ... read..
In a major boost to cardiac care in the Northeast, the Heart Valve Foundation of India (HVFI) announced a grant of Rs 50 lakh to provide advanced cardiac treatment at Fortis Escorts Okhla in New Delhi - completely free of cost, to eligible patients referr ... read..
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, paid tribute to the bravehearts, asserting that the warriors of the Indian Army are unmatched and superior to any other force in the world. ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 26, 2026 12:58:55 PM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar laid a wreath and paid tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War on the occasion of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the performance of Indian students at this year's International Science Olympiads, expressing pride in the achievements of the nation's youth. ... read..
Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 26, 2026 12:58:47 PM IST
On the occasion of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Kargil War hero and retired Havaldar Kamal Deen of the 18 Jak Rifles Regiment of the Indian Army recalled his experience during the 1999 Kargil War. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 26, 2026 12:58:45 PM IST
Following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Sunday said the government wants all stakeholders to resolve issues through dialogue. ... read..
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the use of force against students during a student protest in Delhi on July 20, asking, "Who gave the order to kill the students?" ... read..
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, with isolated extremely heavy rainfall, over Odisha on July 26 and July 27 amid a well-marked low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Odish ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 26, 2026 12:28:21 PM IST
NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar on Sunday praised the unity shown by students during the nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, describing it as a "vital lesson" for the people. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the successful launch of Vikram-1, saying the achievement has filled every citizen with pride and marked a historic moment for India's space sector, as he highlighted the growing role of private players in th ... read..
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 12:28:15 PM IST
A contractor has been arrested after a child died after falling into a pit dug for a water supply project inside Kala Dham Society in Greater Noida, police said on Sunday, even as the victim's family alleged negligence by the authorities. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that India is reaching new heights in defence production and defence exports and pointed to recent achievements including successful missile tests by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and ... read..
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauched a scathing attack on Pakistan, highlighting the stark contrast between India's developmental trajectory and Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, asserting that India has moved far ahead while the neighbouring countr ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the country during the 1999 Kargil War, saying Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds everyone of the "extraordinary courage" displayed by the armed forces in the face ... read..
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 11:28:37 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Saturday praised Dharmendra Pradhan following his resignation as Union Education Minister, saying he stepped down immediately after the party took the decision and describing it as the hallmark of a good par ... read..
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that three operatives linked to the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) had been arrested in a joint operation carried out by the Special Task Force (STF), Assam, and district police in Dhubr ... read..
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 11:28:33 AM IST
Two persons died after falling unconscious inside an STP tank at a housing society in Greater Noida's Sector 150 during the intervening night of July 25 and 26, police said. ... read..
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) National spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Sunday took a dig at mainstream media, recalling his response to a question on why the media was not covering the party's agitation, saying he had then remarked that "by the time we are ... read..
India has the capability to respond to every misadventure by Pakistan in a manner far harsher than it can imagine, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday and noted that the Kargil War wasn't just a military and diplomatic victory for the country bu ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 26, 2026 11:28:22 AM IST
Ahead of the joint rally called by Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray, police have tightened security and put in place special traffic arrangements outside Shivaji Park in Mumbai. ... read..
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday thanked supporters across the country for backing its 37-day agitation, saying their support and trust made the "huge victory of the youth" possible. ... read..
A 39-year-old man, identified as Arman, died after suffering an electric shock while connecting the wiring of a water pump near his residence in Tigri, prompting angry residents to take to the streets in protest against the authorities. ... read..
The Parliament is expected to return to its normal functioning tomorrow with resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister - a key demand of protesting students as well as opposition - with the government set to introduce the Public Examinations ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 9:59:19 AM IST
The Bhopal Commissionerate organised an anti-drug marathon under the 'Run for Life - Staying Away from Drugs is Essential 2.0' campaign at TT Nagar Stadium on Sunday, with officials urging people to stay away from drugs and highlighting their harmful impa ... read..
Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) national president Tej Pratap Yadav has been sent to 14 days judicial custody in connection with the case registered against him over the protest at Patna's Gandhi Maidan amid the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. ... read..
Congress Seva Dal workers on Sunday carried out a cleanliness drive at Jantar Mantar following the end of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, saying they came to clean the site as part of their responsibility towards the children and youth who had g ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the Indian Armed Forces on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, expressing the nation's gratitude for the "extraordinary courage" and commitment shown by the soldiers in securing the country. ... read..
Clearance and cleanliness work is underway at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site at Jantar Mantar late Saturday night, after the party called off its agitation following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ... read..
National Students' Union of India (NSUI) National President Vinod Jakhar termed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan a "victory for millions of students", while demanding an immediate ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and ... read..
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 9:27:42 AM IST
A six-year-old child died after allegedly drowning in a water-filled pit in the Kaladham Colony area of Greater Noida on Saturday, police said. ... read..
Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | July 26, 2026 9:27:37 AM IST
Paddy transplantation is in full swing across the rural areas of Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, with farmers working together in the fields through traditional community cooperation. ... read..
Yamunanagar (Haryana) | July 26, 2026 9:27:34 AM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday flagged off the Youth Marathon in Yamunanagar and said the event was a celebration of the resolve of the state's youth and the values of the government. ... read..
SC Bhandari, popularly known as the 'Kargil Captain', on Saturday said awareness and motivation programmes have been conducted since 1999 to remember the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives in the Kargil War and convey to their families that the ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will share his thoughts in the monthly radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" at 11 am on Sunday. This will be the 136th episode of the programme. ... read..
The Centre has temporarily extended the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) Scheme till September 30, 2026, with 775 FTSCs, including 398 exclusive POCSO (e-POCSO) courts, functional across 29 States/UTs as of April 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Law ... read..
Clearance and cleanliness work is underway at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest site at Jantar Mantar late Saturday night, after the party called off its agitation following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 26, 2026 8:58:41 AM IST
Following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as the Union Education Minister, MDMK chief Vaiko hailed the result as a victory for student protesters, stating that the Modi government has "surrendered" due to the agitation over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak co ... read..
All stations of the Delhi Metro network were opened for passenger services on Sunday after the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off its agitation at Jantar Mantar, ending days of security restrictions and staggered closures at 18 key central Delhi stat ... read..
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that Mewat is emerging as a symbol of development, trust and new opportunities under the transparent and people-centric governance of the double-engine government. ... read..
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is being carried out in phases across the country to ensure that electoral rolls are accurate, up-to-date and free of ineligible or duplicate entries, while ensuring that no eligible elector is left ... read..
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Maa Subhadra on the auspicious occasion of 'Suna Besha' (Golden Attire) in the pilgrim town of Puri. ... read..
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 7:28:11 AM IST
Reflecting on the 27th anniversary of the Kargil War, Brigadier (Retd.) Khushal Thakur, who commanded the 18 Grenadiers during the 1999 conflict, has described the Battle of Tololing as the toughest phase of 'Operation Vijay' and the definitive turning po ... read..
The Assam government on Saturday approved the waiver of stamp duty on individual loan documents executed by Self-Help Group (SHG) members under the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) for loans up to Rs 10 lakh. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 26, 2026 6:27:55 AM IST
The Kolkata Police on Saturday arrested eleven individuals in connection with the violence and attack on journalists that occurred during a student rally in the city on July 24, officials said. ... read..
Bhiwandi (Maharashtra) | July 26, 2026 6:27:51 AM IST
A court in Bhiwandi on Saturday sent two more individuals to police custody until July 30 in connection with the Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 paper leak case. ... read..
The death toll in Assam's ongoing floods has risen to 66 after four more people lost their lives in the last 24 hours, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ... read..
Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) National President Tej Pratap Yadav on Saturday alleged that he was detained by the police in Patna after he extended his support to students staging a protest in the city. ... read..
Reacting to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP considers the country, youth and students more important than any position. ... read..
By Gaurav AroraLucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 26, 2026 1:58:56 AM IST
The Uttar Pradesh government has reconstituted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, inducting three senior IPS officers into the investigation. ... read..
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas, paid tribute to the brave martyrs and also cautioned the armed forces about the challenges that persist. ... read..
