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Over 200 academics slam Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe at IIT Madras head, part of exam reforms panel

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:57:59 PM IST

Several vice chancellors, former vice chancellors and academicians from leading universities have written an open letter to Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressing "deep disappointment" for allegedly describing V Kamakoti as a "gaumutra expert", sayi ... read..

Bihar: Bankipur bypoll records 34.16% voter turnout

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 8:57:57 PM IST

The high-stakes assembly bye-election in Bihar's Bankipur-182 constituency concluded with a moderate turnout, recording approximately 34.16 per cent total voter participation on Thursday, according to the Election Commission. ... read..

"Government had to bow down": Akhilesh Yadav credits nationwide student movement for forcing change amid paper leak row

Badaun (Uttar Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 8:57:54 PM IST

The political fallout from the nationwide student agitations and the introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 continued to dominate Parliament on Thursday, drawing sharp criticisms from key opposition leade ... read..

MP: Datia bypoll concludes peacefully, records 71.44 pc voter turnout

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 8:57:53 PM IST

Polling for the Datia Assembly by-election concluded peacefully on Thursday, recording an approximately 71.44 per cent voter turnout, Datia District Collector Swapnil Wankhade said. ... read..

"Violates Constitution": Owaisi slams Centre over passage of Vande Mataram Bill

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:57:51 PM IST

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi expressed strong objection to the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament on Thursday, questioning the constitutional basis for treating 'Vande Mataram' on par with the Nationa ... read..

PM Modi chairs 4th CCS meeting on West Asia conflict; directs measures for energy security and seafarers' safety

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:28:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired the fourth special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in New Delhi to evaluate the evolving geopolitical crisis in West Asia and review preparedness across critical sectors. ... read..

Amit Shah praises Bastar's rich culture, says region now "Naxal-free, preserving its treasures"

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:28:35 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday praised the winners of Bastar Pandum and lauded the region's rich traditions, culture and social customs during a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu and the Manjhi-Chalaki, traditional social leaders of Bastar. ... read..

Delhi Govt says "no adverse legal action" against student protesters, but no protection for those with "criminal antecedents"

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:28:30 PM IST

The Delhi Police will not take any adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the recent protests in the national capital relating to the alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) exam, but those with a criminal background will have to fac ... read..

"Won't sign Kishhau Dam MoU until Himachal's interest are protected" says CM Sukhu; warns Haryana, Delhi could face water crisis

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 8:28:28 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday asserted that his government would not sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the proposed Kishau Dam project until the state's interests are fully safeguarded, saying Himachal wou ... read..

"Trying to diminish significance of National Anthem", says IUML MP after bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram passes

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:28:17 PM IST

The passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha drew sharply divided reactions on Thursday, with IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer accusing the government of using the legislation to "divide" the people of the nat ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi's 'gaumutra expert' jibe lands her in trouble, over 200 academicians criticise

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:28:12 PM IST

Bombay HC dismisses four pleas challenging re-NEET results, imposes Rs 5,000 fine on each petitioner

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | July 30, 2026 8:28:08 PM IST

The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Bench of the Bombay High Court has dismissed all four petitions challenging the results of the re-NEET examination and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on each petitioner. ... read..

"Delays in submitting plans": Venugopal flags shortcomings in Power Ministry's rural electrification program in PAC meeting

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:58:41 PM IST

Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Chairperson and senior Congress leader KC Venugopal on Thursday flagged significant shortcomings in the Power Ministry's execution of the rural electrification program, stating that the parliamentary panel has ... read..

Umar Khalid moves High Court against bail rejection in Delhi riots conspiracy case, seeks interim bail

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:58:39 PM IST

Activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the trial court's order rejecting his regular bail plea in the alleged larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots, registered under the Un ... read..

PM Modi reviews flood situation with Arunachal, Nagaland MPs; assures Central support

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:28:23 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting in New Delhi with key parliamentary representatives from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland to evaluate the grim flood situation, widespread landslide damage, and ongoing rescue operations across both ... read..

Delhi HC refuses to direct disclosure of MCA orders in SFIO probe at preliminary stage; says revelation may prejudice ongoing investigation

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:28:22 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has refused to direct the Corporate Affairs Ministry and the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) to disclose the orders authorising an investigation into the affairs of Reliance Home Finance Limited, Reliance Communications Limi ... read..

Kiran Bedi suggests shifting protests to Ramlila Ground, advocates civil defence-led crowd management

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:28:20 PM IST

India's first female IPS officer and former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi has suggested that protest demonstrations in the national capital be shifted to Ramlila Ground from Jantar Mantar-- the famous protest site-- to safeguard key public spa ... read..

Kerala High Court orders strict audit measures, digital overhaul for Guruvayur Devaswom

Kochi (Keralam) | July 30, 2026 7:28:18 PM IST

The Kerala High Court has issued directives to the Guruvayur Devaswom Managing Committee to ensure the financial audits are conducted in strict compliance with the Guruvayur Devaswom Act. ... read..

"Historic event": BJP MP Dinesh Sharma slams Congress for shying away from debate on anti-paper leak Bill

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:28:15 PM IST

The political fallout from the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament has intensified, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launching a sharp counter-offensive against the opposition over the passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) ... read..

Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds Karnataka water release directive to Tamil Nadu; all-party meeting to be convened under CM Shivakumar

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:28:08 PM IST

The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), which met in New Delhi on Thursday, upheld the recommendation of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu, with a total release of 4 TM ... read..

"Praying for wisdom": RSS leader Indresh Kumar slams Rahul Gandhi for "unbalanced, hate-filled remarks"

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 7:00:11 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar on Monday criticised Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, urging him to cease making "hate-filled remarks" against the organisation. ... read..

"CM must not fall into this trap": PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss on reports of Vijay's Karnataka visit for Mekedatu dam

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 30, 2026 7:00:04 PM IST

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday criticised reports that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay may travel to Karnataka for talks on the Mekedatu dam project, warning that any such visit would be "highly detrimental" to the state's interests. ... read..

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar calls all-party meeting on Aug 2 over Cauvery water dispute

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 6:59:59 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced an all-party meeting on August 2 on the Cauvery River water issue. ... read..

SC orders MP govt to allot adjacent Dargah land for Friday Namaz at Dhar Bhojshala complex

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 6:28:16 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Madhya Pradesh government to allot a parcel of land adjacent to the disputed Dhar Bhojshala/Kamal Maula complex to enable members of the Muslim community to offer Friday Namaz. ... read..

"No FIR registered because he is Cabinet Minister": Complainant Pankaj Singh Kshetri on vigilance case against Uttarakhand Minister Ganesh Joshi

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 30, 2026 6:28:08 PM IST

The political landscape in Uttarakhand has heated up following legal developments in a disproportionate assets case involving Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi. Pankaj Singh Kshetri, the complainant who filed a vigilance complaint against the minister, has sp ... read..

Lok Sabha passes Bill criminalising insults to Vande Mataram amid uproar

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 6:27:51 PM IST

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The Bill seeking to make any obstruction or insult to the national song 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offence was passed after a brief discus ... read..

34.35 pc voter turnout recorded in Vadodara's Manjalpur bypoll till 5 pm: ECI

Vadodara (Gujarat) | July 30, 2026 6:27:41 PM IST

Vadodara's Manjalpur seat recorded a voter turnout of 34.35 per cent by 05:00 pm, according to official ECI trends. ... read..

"Absolutely no justification for withholding funds": Pinarayi Vijayan on Keralam Govt's decision to reduce local body funds

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 30, 2026 5:59:20 PM IST

Keralam Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday criticised the Congress-led UDF government over its decision to reduce funds allocated to local self-government institutions, saying there was "absolutely no justification ... read..

RCom money laundering case: Delhi HC seeks ED's response on Sateesh Seth's plea challenging his arrest

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:59:18 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a petition filed by Sateesh Seth challenging his arrest and remand in a money laundering case connected with Reliance Communications (RCom). Seth, a former Group Managi ... read..

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to review West Asia crisis, assures adequate fuel and fertilizer stock

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:58:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a crucial high-level meeting with senior ministers in Parliament to review the situation arising from the ongoing war and crisis in West Asia, sources said. ... read..

Chandrababu Naidu govt fears Jagan Reddy's public support, imposing curbs: YSRCP

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 5:29:15 PM IST

YSRCP on Thursday alleged the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh was imposing severe restrictions on party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's tours because it could "not tolerate his growing public support". ... read..

Kharge demands employment strategy, fixed annual exam calendar in Rajya Sabha; slams Centre over paper leaks

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:29:13 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday attacked the Centre over repeated examination paper leaks, demanding a 'National Youth Employment Strategy' and a fixed annual examination calendar as reforms for youth. ... read..

'Amit Shah should resign over police action': Kharge claims universities filled with RSS affiliates

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:29:11 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action against students protesting against paper leaks. ... read..

"Anti-poor" Amaravati model exposed: YSRCP slams TDP over zero PMAY proposals for Andhra Pradesh Capital

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:29:10 PM IST

The Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government's "anti-poor agenda" in Amaravati has been exposed in Parliament, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) said on Thursday. ... read..

CBI coordinates return of wanted fugitive Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe from Fiji

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:29:04 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Maharashtra Police, has successfully secured deportation of Red Notice subject Rahul Shamrao Kalokhe, from F ... read..

Critically injured patient of 'Chalo Sansad' protest discharged from RML Hospital after 10 days

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:00:01 PM IST

The 21-year-old who was admitted to Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital in the national capital on July 20 in a critical condition following the reported protest-related incident in the city has made a satisfactory recovery following comprehensive critical c ... read..

IIT Gandhinagar signs MoU with Indian AI Research Organisation to advance AI research, talent development

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 30, 2026 4:59:52 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) and Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in areas of artificial intelligence research, education, innovation and talent deve ... read..

ED raids 16 places in 3 states in terror funding case linked to 2022 Coimbatore bomb blast case

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 4:59:50 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out searches at 16 places across Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Telangana in connection with a money laundering investigation related to terror funding of the Coimbatore bomb blast incident that happened i ... read..

Delhi Police busts banned Chinese manjha racket, 424 reels seized; one held

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 4:59:37 PM IST

The Special Staff of Central District Police has busted a major racket involved in the illegal storage and sale of banned Chinese manjha and apprehended one accused during the operation. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh HC orders ACB probe into alleged Rs 15 cr land grab bid in Kakinada

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 4:28:56 PM IST

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ordered an Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) investigation into an alleged attempt to transfer government land worth about Rs 15 crore to private individuals in Kakinada Urban Mandal. ... read..

MP: CM Yadav extends greetings of Sawan month, directs officials to ensure facilities for Kanwar Yatris

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 4:59:36 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday extended greetings to people on the commencement of the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) and said the state government has directed officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements for devotees and Kanwar p ... read..

Anti Paper Leak Bill: Kharge says Govt brought legislation in haste, "How do you propose to prevent leaks?"

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 4:28:49 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday alleged that the government brought the Anti-Paper Leak Bill in haste and said the legislation lacked the intent to address the root causes of the issue. Further, he said that the bill has ... read..

MP: Datia bypoll records 61.48 pc voter turnout till 3 pm

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 4:59:46 PM IST

The Datia assembly by-election is witnessing steady polling on Thursday, with approximately 61.48 per cent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm, according to the data released by the Election Commission of India. ... read..

Kedarnath Yatra halted after landslide blocks Gaurikund trekking route amid heavy rainfall

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | July 30, 2026 4:28:20 PM IST

The Kedarnath Yatra was suspended on Thursday after a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall blocked the trekking route near Gaurikund, while debris and boulders also disrupted traffic on the Kedarnath Highway near Munkatiya. ... read..

Delhi Police refutes claims of Jantar Mantar being closed for protests

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 3:28:43 PM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday refuted social media claims alleging that Jantar Mantar has been locked or closed for protests, terming the reports "entirely false, misleading and devoid of facts." ... read..

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting in Parliament as Rajya Sabha begins discussion on Public Examinations Amendment Bill

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 6:28:24 PM IST

A high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is underway in Parliament as the Rajya Sabha began discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid a political confrontation between the government ... read..

Himachal govt to hold block-level Jan Samvad programmes for poorest families from August 6-8

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 3:28:37 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday evening chaired a review meeting of the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department here. During the meeting, the state government's flagship initiative 'Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yo ... read..

Public Examinations Amendment Bill taken up for consideration for passage in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 3:28:31 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Thursday moved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha after it was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote following an extensive discussion yesterday. The Bill has be ... read..

Centre appoints advocate Sindhu Ravishankar as special public prosecutor in NIA's LTTE revival case

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 3:28:28 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed advocate Sindhu Ravishankar as Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) to conduct the trial in a National Investigation Agency (NIA) case related to an alleged Sri Lankan drug mafia syndicate, narcotics and arms tr ... read..

Chandigarh Police register FIR against Waris Punjab De leaders, 15 others over protest violence

Chandigarh | July 30, 2026 2:58:40 PM IST

Chandigarh Police have registered an FIR against MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali and 15 other leaders and members of Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De) in connection with a protest held near the 44/45/50/51 Gaushala Chowk on July 29. ... read..

"BJP even deceived Lord Ram?": SP MP Dimple Yadav slams Centre as Opposition protests over alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement, Police action on student protesters

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:58:38 PM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of deceiving Lord Ram over the alleged embezzlement of donations made to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, while accusing the Centre of also betraying students and youth a ... read..

Telangana Drugs Control Admin seizes 113 illegal abortion kits worth Rs 47,672 in wholesale medical shop raid

Nalgonda (Telangana) | July 30, 2026 2:58:37 PM IST

The Drugs Control Administration (DCA), Telangana, seized 113 Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) kits worth Rs 47,672 from a wholesale medical shop in Nalgonda for allegedly stocking the kits for sale without valid purchase bills, officials said. ... read..

SC directs Delhi govt to provide medical treatment to persons injured by pellet guns during students' protest

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:58:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Delhi government to provide proper medical treatment to persons injured by the alleged use of pellet guns during a students' protest in the national capital. ... read..

"Fast-track courts for paper leak cases no solution": Jairam Ramesh alleges MH-CET, Class 12 result mismatch

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:58:32 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday criticised the Central government over the proposed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that fast-track courts for paper leak cases would not address the d ... read..

"Since AAP came to power, illegal activities taking place in Punjab": Akali Dal's Sukhbir Badal slams State govt

Ludhiana (Punjab) | July 30, 2026 2:58:23 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed astonishment at the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab's public denials in paper leak cases in the State, accusing the AAP leaders of orchestrating illegal activities in the State. ... read..

Calcutta HC directs police not to take coercive action against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee till August 6

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 30, 2026 2:58:18 PM IST

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed police authorities not to take any coercive action against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee in connection with three FIRs registered against him, till the next hearing on August 6. ... read..

UDF meeting: Keralam CM Satheesan says alliance electoral victory was "beginning, not destination"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 30, 2026 2:29:00 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Thursday said the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government was committed to fulfilling every promise made to the people as the ruling alliance held its first meeting after assuming office to review its ... read..

"Why should Rahul Gandhi apologise...?": Congress MP Randeep Surjewala demands apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:28:55 PM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday, in a scathing attack at the Centre, opposed the demands of an apology from the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, asserting that speaking the truth requires no apology. ... read..

"Matter left pending for so long": Suspended TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee questions ECI over rebel MPs

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:28:49 PM IST

Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the delay in responding to a letter submitted by rebel TMC MPs who joined the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), saying that keeping th ... read..

Rajnath Singh felicitates crew of IASV Triveni for completing first-ever all-women Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expedition

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:28:45 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday felicitated the nine women officers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force who completed the country's first-ever all-women Tri-services circumnavigation sailing expedition, 'Samudra Pradakshina', o ... read..

MP: Datia bypoll sees steady polling, voter turnout reaches 48.91 pc till 1 pm

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 2:28:41 PM IST

Polling continued at a steady pace in the Datia Assembly by-election on Thursday, with approximately 48.91 per cent of voters casting their ballots till 1 pm, according to the data released by the Election Commission of India. ... read..

Delhi HC says reserved DNB seats should be de-reserved before counselling if no eligible candidate exists

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:28:34 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that where no candidate from a reserved category qualifies in a particular speciality, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) should, after obtaining the necessary approval from the State Government co ... read..

Delhi HC directs Income Tax Department not to process judges' tax returns in challenge to CBDT clarification on taxability of judicial allowances

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:28:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed that the Income Tax Department shall not process or proceed with the income tax returns of Supreme Court and High Court judges until further orders in a petition challenging a CBDT Office Memorandum that allegedly denies ... read..

Assam govt begins free textbook distribution for flood-affected students; Education Minister flags off dispatch

Guwahati (Assam) | July 30, 2026 2:28:21 PM IST

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday flagged off the dispatch of free textbooks for students affected by floods across the state, as the government launched an initiative to ensure uninterrupted education for children who lost their study mater ... read..

Assam: IMD forecasts very heavy rainfall over state for next 3-4 days

Guwahati (Assam) | July 30, 2026 1:58:58 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at isolated places across Assam and neighbouring states from July 30 to August 1, prompting the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASD ... read..

Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin announces massive Thanjavur protest over farmers' issues, Mekedatu dam project

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 30, 2026 1:58:53 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Thursday announced a massive protest in Thanjavur on August 3, alleging that the ruling TVK government had failed farmers on issues including farm loan waiver, the Mekedatu dam project and th ... read..

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke launches scathing attack on Central Government over student protest; alleges threats, police crackdown

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | July 30, 2026 1:58:51 PM IST

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the 'Cockroach Janata Party,' on Thursday levelled sharp accusations against the Central Government, the education system, and the Opposition's politics--while also addressing issues like paper leaks and police action--during a ... read..

"Technology delayed is technology denied": Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stresses complete on indigenisation and unmanned systems

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:58:50 PM IST

Underscoring the critical need for self-reliance in India's defence sector, Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated that "technology delayed is technology denied," warning that production technology loses its relevance if competitors alr ... read..

"Pakistan govt must adopt more humane approach...": PDP's Mehbooba Mufti on PoJK violence

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:58:47 PM IST

People's Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday urged the Pakistan government to be more humane, expressing deep anguish over the escalating Rawalkot-PoJK violence and heavy-handed response against civilian demonstrators across the Li ... read..

Tamil Nadu forms expert panel to assess El Nino impact, suggest precautionary measures

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 30, 2026 1:58:45 PM IST

The Tamil Nadu government has formed an expert committee, as instructed by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, to monitor and advise the government on the impact of the expected strong El Nino event, identify areas that could be affected and suggest precaution ... read..

Gujarat launches Marketing Support Scheme to connect Sakhi Mandals with global markets

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 30, 2026 1:29:16 PM IST

The Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company Limited (GLPC) has launched the 'Marketing Support Scheme' to help rural women associated with Sakhi Mandals become financially self-reliant and increase their income by connecting their products to e-commerce plat ... read..

"Resolve is to make India developed by 2047, build world's most powerful Air Force through self-reliance": Mos Defence Sanjay Seth

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:28:56 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday reaffirmed the government's commitment to building a self-reliant defence ecosystem, saying the resolve is to make India a developed nation by 2047 and transform the Indian Air Force into the wor ... read..

"Accountability must be ensured": Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad on alleged police action against students

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:28:53 PM IST

Azad Samaj Party-Kanshiram president and MP Chandrashekhar Azad on Thursday called for accountability over the alleged police action against student protesters in Delhi, saying the Delhi Police falls under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs led by Amit Sh ... read..

Delhi: Clash erupts between Delhi Police, BJP during protest outside AAP office

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:28:50 PM IST

A clash broke out between the Delhi Police and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers during the protest outside the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office in the national capital over the alleged paper leak in Punjab. ... read..

Telangana: Intermediate student dies by suicide in Jogulamba Gadwal after teacher scolds him over exam Marks

Jogulamba Gadwal (Telangana) | July 30, 2026 1:28:48 PM IST

An Intermediate second-year student of a Government Junior College allegedly died by suicide by hanging at his residence in Kothapalli village, under the Gadwal Rural Police Station limits in Jogulamba Gadwal district, police said on Thursday. ... read..

"Does civil society accept such strong-arm tactics?": Congress' Karti Chidambaram seeks investigative report on alleged police action against student protesters

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:28:35 PM IST

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Thursday questioned the alleged use of force against student protesters, asking whether civil society could accept such "strong-arm tactics" by the state, and demanded that the government table an investigative report deta ... read..

Change of Guard Ceremony cancelled at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 1, 8

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:28:32 PM IST

The Change of Guard Ceremony, scheduled to be held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan, will not take place on August 1 and 8, 2026, due to rehearsals for the upcoming Independence Day Ceremony. ... read..

"There is opportunity to respond": Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh to BJP on July 20 firing allegations

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:59:06 PM IST

Congress MP Ujjwal Raman Singh on Thursday defended Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the alleged use of pellet guns during the July 20 student protest, saying that the BJP and the government have an opportunity to respond to the al ... read..

Madras HC seeks responses from TN govt, Centre on AIADMK plea challenging Mekedatu dam tribunal resolution

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 30, 2026 12:59:01 PM IST

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary, the Secretary of the Legislative Assembly, and the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to file their responses within two weeks in a petition filed by the AIADMK seeking to quash the amendment pa ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi must apologise for levelling serious allegations": Kangana Ranaut

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:58:37 PM IST

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Thursday demanded that Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi apologise for his remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah ... read..

Karnataka: BJP's drought study team stages protest with farmers in Ballari; LoP R Ashoka slams state govt

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 30, 2026 12:58:34 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka, along with a BJP drought study team, staged a protest sitting with farmers in a pigeon pea field at Karekal village in Ballari taluk on Thursday, alleging that farmers were facing severe distress du ... read..

"All nonsense...": TMC MP Kirti Azad dismisses exam leak penalties as ineffective

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:58:32 PM IST

After the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kirti Azad on Thursday dismissed the government's enhanced penalties for exam malpractice as "nonsense". ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi, Kalyan Banerjee exchange remarks over TMC, Congress ties

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:58:24 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee engaged in a conversation outside Makar Dwar on Thursday over the political ties between the two parties. ... read..

"Why is Amit Shah so scared of coming to Parliament?": Rahul Gandhi alleges HM Shah absent from Parliament, says "reeks of guilt"

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:58:21 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was absent from Parliament amid the controversy over the alleged police action against student protesters, asking why he was "so scared" of facin ... read..

10-year-old girl abducted and murdered in UP's Gorakhpur; Dial 112 constable held

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 12:29:44 PM IST

Outrage gripped Gorakhpur following the alleged abduction and brutal murder of a 10-year-old girl from the district hospital premises. Police have detained the prime suspect, a police constable, a native of Ghazipur, who was deployed on Dial 112 duty. ... read..

Delhi court cancels NBW against Aishe Ghosh, imposes Rs 1,000 fine

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:29:42 PM IST

Patiala House Court on Thursday cancelled the non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued against former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president and Students' Federation of India (SFI) leader Aishe Ghosh after she appeared before the court. Th ... read..

Datia bypoll: BJP's Narottam Mishra casts vote; says "Congress allegations reflect desperation, despondency"

Politics | July 30, 2026 12:29:20 PM IST

BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Thursday cast his vote in the Datia Assembly by-election and said the BJP's objective was to win the seat and ensure development in the constituency. ... read..

"No question of apologising...": TMC MP Saugata Roy exudes full support to Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:29:18 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Thursday extended support to Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Parliament and dismissed any demands for an apology. ... read..

JP nadda slams Opposition for disrupting Parliament, says "Modi government ready to discuss every issue"

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:29:12 PM IST

Union Minister and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Opposition of deliberately disrupting Parliament and asserted that the Narendra Modi-led government was prepared to discuss every issue, saying the Opposition lacke ... read..

MP: Datia bypoll records 32.53 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 12:28:59 PM IST

Polling for the Datia Assembly by-election is underway in a peaceful manner since this morning with voter turnout recorded approximately 32.53 per cent till 11 am, according to the data released by the Election Commission of India. ... read..

CBI court rejects plea of narcotics incharge Subhash Chand, says mere filing chargesheet not sufficient ground for bail

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 12:28:53 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court has dismissed the second bail application of Subhash Chand, who has been arrested in a bribery case. He was posted as the incharge of the Narcotics Cell of Delhi Police at Dwarka when he was arrested by the CBI. ... read..

Assam ex-servicemen stand with flood victims, present ?25 lakh cheque to CM relief fund

Guwahati (Assam) | July 30, 2026 12:28:51 PM IST

Assam's ex-servicemen have extended support to flood-affected people across the state by contributing ?25 lakh to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. ... read..

Bankipur bypoll: Ruckus erupts at polling booth in Patna; Prashant Kishore says "it's not BJP but police force contesting"

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 11:59:54 AM IST

Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur Assembly by-election candidate Prashant Kishore on Thursday alleged that more than 30 party workers had been arrested during polling and accused the police administration of acting "completely one-sidedly" to intimidate vot ... read..

"Yes, he should come": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urges HM Amit Shah to answer opposition in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:59:51 AM IST

The Congress and other opposition parties continued their protest against the alleged police action on student protests linking Home Minister Amit Shah to it. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should com ... read..

"Will continue to support those who survived": Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute to 2024 Wayanad landslide victims on second anniversary

Wayanad (Keralam) | July 30, 2026 11:59:49 AM IST

Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday paid tribute to the victims of the devastating 2024 Wayanad landslides, marking the second anniversary of the tragedy, and reaffirming her commitment to stand by the survivors as they continue reb ... read..

Bankipur bypoll: BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad casts vote with family, says "victory will be resounding"

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 11:59:42 AM IST

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday said the BJP-led NDA would secure a "resounding" victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, highlighting the development work carried out in the constituency and across Patna. ... read..

Vigilance court issues notice to Uttarakhand Minister Ganesh Joshi in disproportionate assets case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 30, 2026 11:59:38 AM IST

A Vigilance Court in Dehradun has issued a notice to Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi in a disproportionate assets case, directing him to appear before the court and present his side on September 3. ... read..

"We want answers from Home Minister": KC Venugopal attacks Centre over alleged police action on student protestors

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:58:58 AM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal on Thursday pressed for direct answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the police action and firing directed at student protesters in the national capital from the country's leadership inside Parliament. ... read..

"Students deserve justice": Rahul Gandhi demands independent SC-monitored probe into alleged police action on protesters

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:58:55 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to investigate the alleged police action against student protesters. ... read..

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