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Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM amid ruckus over alleged firing during July 20 student protest

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:58:37 AM IST

The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Thursday and will meet again at 2 PM amid uproar by members over Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the alleged firing during the July 20 student protest and his allegations against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ... read..

Delhi High Court Advocates Welfare Trust launches golf cart service for senior, aged and needy lawyers

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:58:26 AM IST

The Delhi High Court Advocates Welfare Trust on Thursday launched a golf cart service within the Delhi High Court premises to facilitate the movement of senior, aged and needy members of the Bar. ... read..

SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP, allies of 'betraying faith', alleges misuse of temple funds

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 11:29:04 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies, accusing them of committing a "grave sin" by allegedly betraying public faith and religious sentiments. ... read..

Delhi HC flags NH-48 waterlogging near airport as matter of public importance, orders multi-agency exercise to explore permanent drainage solution

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:28:49 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the recurring waterlogging on the National Highway-48 stretch between Mahipalpur and Rangpuri Village, observing that the area is of immense significance as it is located near the Indira Gandhi International ... read..

Heavy security outside AAP office amid likely BJP protest; Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands CBI probe in alleged exam scams in Punjab

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:28:39 AM IST

Heavy security has been deployed outside the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) office in the national capital as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers are likely to hold a protest over the alleged paper leak in Punjab. ... read..

"Amit Shah has to come to Parliament, respond to queries of opposition": CPI(M) MP John Brittas

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 11:28:33 AM IST

Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) MP John Brittas on Thursday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah must come to Parliament and respond to the Opposition's questions over the alleged police action on students at Jantar Mantar, while also criticising t ... read..

"Opposition to protest at Makar Dwar, decide future course of action", says Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 10:59:28 AM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain on Thursday said the Opposition would stage a protest at Makar Dwar in Parliament over the alleged police action against student protesters and alleged donation embezzlement at Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

"Even Shivaji Maharaj was called 'Chuha' by Mughals...": Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray blasts govt over labelling youth 'cockroaches'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 30, 2026 10:59:18 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray strongly condemned the labelling and heavy-handed targeting of young student protesters, drawing historical parallels to how oppressive powers historically belittled dissenters, recalling how Chhatrapati Shivaji Maha ... read..

"Amit Shah should have resigned earlier": Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut following Jantar Mantar incident

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 10:59:15 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah following the incident at Jantar Mantar and said that he "should have resigned earlier", while alleging that the police action at the protest site was recorded in the ... read..

"Unparliamentary language does not befit Opposition leader": WB Minister Dilip Ghosh on Rahul Gandhi's remark against RSS

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 30, 2026 10:59:07 AM IST

West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on Thursday criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks made during the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying that Gandhi's s ... read..

Inter-Ministerial Central Team concludes flood damage assessment visit to Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | July 30, 2026 10:59:03 AM IST

The Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), comprising six members from different Ministries of the Government of India (GoI), concluded its on-the-spot flood assessment visit to the worst flood-affected districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golagh ... read..

Rajasthan: NSUI activists climb water tank in Jaipur over student union elections demand

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 30, 2026 10:58:58 AM IST

Three NSUI activists climbed a water tank in the Gandhi Nagar Railway Station area of Jaipur here on Thursday, demanding the restoration of student union elections and protesting against the alleged lathi-charge during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar. ... read..

Monsoon Session: Opposition MPs protest in Parliament over Police action on student protesters, alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 10:58:47 AM IST

Opposition MPs on Thursday began a protest at Makar Dwar in the Parliament complex over the alleged police action against student protesters and the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..

Congress MP Manish Tewari moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha to discuss "contours" of new Anti-Defection Law

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 10:28:39 AM IST

Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday submitted an Adjournment Motion Notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on the contours of a new Anti-Defection Law. ... read..

Karnataka HC calls alleged KPSC Veterinary Officer recruitment scam 'daylight fraud', seeks SIT report

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 30, 2026 10:28:38 AM IST

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday made strong observations while hearing a petition seeking a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission's Veterinary Officer recruitment. "If what is being alleged is true, ... read..

Police detained over 16 Jan Suraaj leaders, workers to harass us: Prashant Kishore

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 10:28:36 AM IST

Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur Assembly by-election candidate Prashant Kishore on Thursday alleged that police detained more than 16 party leaders and workers ahead of polling, accusing the ruling BJP and the state government of using the police to "hara ... read..

SP MP Awadhesh Prasad questions implementation of Public Examinations Bill, says BJP's intent towards youth "not good"

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 10:28:34 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Thursday questioned the implementation of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the BJP government's intent towards students and youth was "not good" despite the legi ... read..

Assam Flood: Over 100 families homeless after devastating deluge hits Kamalchapori village

Sivasagar (Assam) | July 30, 2026 10:28:31 AM IST

A devastating flood has wreaked havoc in Kamalchapori village under the Nazira Assembly constituency of Assam's Sivasagar district, leaving more than 100 families homeless and pushing residents into a severe humanitarian crisis. ... read..

Landslides disrupt traffic on Kedarnath Highway in Rudraprayag; restoration underway

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | July 30, 2026 10:28:28 AM IST

Heavy rainfall triggered landslides and erosion at several locations along the Kedarnath Highway in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, disrupting vehicular traffic, with authorities launching restoration work to reopen the route. ... read..

Bankipur bypoll: "Who is Prashant Kishor?": BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav takes swipe at Jan Suraaj chief, says voters want "son of soil"

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 10:28:24 AM IST

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Thursday claimed that voters in the Bankipur Assembly constituency were overwhelmingly backing the BJP-led NDA candidate, saying "everyone is voting for the lotus", and questioned Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishore's st ... read..

IAF stresses collaboration, indigenous innovation to strengthen India's Aerospace Capability

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 10:28:19 AM IST

Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, Officer-in-Charge (Maintenance), Indian Air Force, on Thursday highlighted the importance of collaboration between the armed forces, defence industry, research organisations and certification agencies to build a stronger and s ... read..

Devotees participate in annual Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar as Shravan begins

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | July 30, 2026 9:59:00 AM IST

Devotees participated in the annual Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar on Thursday, carrying holy water from the Ganga River to their destinations on the first day of the holy month of Shravan. ... read..

Odisha Floods: Health Minister announces special measures for maternal care and emergency medical aid

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | July 30, 2026 9:58:57 AM IST

Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Thursday announced special measures to ensure maternal care and emergency medical assistance amid the flood situation in the state. ... read..

Datia bypoll: Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh confident of "historic victory", alleges BJP trying to cause disturbances

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 9:58:56 AM IST

Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh on Thursday expressed confidence in securing a "historic victory" in the Datia Assembly by-election, while alleging that the BJP government was trying to cause disturbances during polling and claiming that the public was ... read..

"National disgrace": Shashi Tharoor slams Centre's abstention at ILO gig workers convention

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 9:58:53 AM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday criticised the Indian government for abstaining from a vote on the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention on "decent work in the Platform Economy", which seeks to set minimum standards for gig workers. ... read..

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala submits notice in Rajya Sabha seeking urgent discussion on alleged Ram Temple donation theft

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 9:58:47 AM IST

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday submitted a formal notice under Rule 267, seeking the suspension of listed business to discuss alleged financial irregularities, embezzlement, and donation looting linked to the Shri Ram Janmabho ... read..

"Govt does not want discussion...": SP MP Pushpendra Saroj slams Centre for evading answers on alleged police action against student protestors

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 9:58:45 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Pushpendra Saroj has accused the government of deliberately suppressing parliamentary debate and shielding top leadership from answering questions regarding police action against students. ... read..

Opposition to protest at Parliament over Police action on student protesters, alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement today

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 9:58:43 AM IST

Opposition MPs are set to stage a protest over the alleged July 20 police action against student protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya today. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: One more arrested in Arcot daylight hacking case; victim remains critical

Arcot (Tamil Nadu) | July 30, 2026 9:58:33 AM IST

Police have arrested another accused in connection with the daylight hacking of a youth in Tamil Nadu's Ranipet district, while the victim continues to remain in critical condition. ... read..

Public Exams Amendment Bill likely to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today; Mallikarjun Kharge targets Amit Shah over police action on student protestors

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 9:29:24 AM IST

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, is likely to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha following a marathon debate marked by sharp exchanges between the Treasury and Opp ... read..

Flood devastation in Assam's Golaghat: 52,000 families affected as locals demand special economic package from Centre

Golaghat (Assam) | July 30, 2026 9:29:20 AM IST

Floods have wreaked havoc across multiple villages under the Dergaon legislative constituency in Assam's Golaghat district. The disaster has severely impacted areas including Kapuhatting, N-Pamuwa, Rajanakhat, Kharjan, Mahatgaon, and Kumargaon under the K ... read..

"BJP, NDA wave in Bankipur Assembly constituency; Neeraj Sinha's victory assured": JD(U)'s Rajiv Ranjan

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 9:29:17 AM IST

JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan on Thursday claimed that there was a wave in favour of the BJP-led NDA in the Bankipur Assembly constituency and expressed confidence that NDA candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha would win the by-election. ... read..

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court Judges Bill; Rajya Sabha to take up MSME, Public Exams Amendment Bill today

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 9:29:13 AM IST

Parliament is set for another crucial legislative day on Thursday, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, while the Rajya Sabha is likely to consider the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair ... read..

J-K: Heavy landslides damage Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz road; BRO continues restoration on war footing

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 30, 2026 9:29:11 AM IST

Heavy rainfall and a subsequent cloudburst on July 19 triggered massive landslides that severely damaged the Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz Road, a key Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project vital for connecting the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch w ... read..

"There are stringent actions...": YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy welcomes Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:59:41 AM IST

YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy extended its support to the recently passed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, stressing that the Centre aims to address state-level examination malpractices through this b ... read..

RML Hospital refutes misleading claims over MLC of 32-year-old woman, clarifies clinical findings

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:59:39 AM IST

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital has clarified that claims based on the Medico-Legal Case (MLC) of a 32-year-old woman brought to the hospital on July 20 are misleading, stating that the MLC records the patient's alleged history and should not be treat ... read..

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav seeks FIR over alleged death threats to him, family

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 8:59:37 AM IST

Independent MP from Purnea Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, has written to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of New Delhi, alleging that he and his family received death threats through his official website. ... read..

West Bengal govt prioritises education, health, employment, industrial growth: CM Suvendhu Adhikari

Nabanna (West Bengal) | July 30, 2026 8:59:26 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari on Wednesday said the state government is prioritising education and health along with government employment and industrial growth, while accusing the previous government of neglecting the education sector. ... read..

Punjab paper leak row: BJP's Kewal Singh Dhillon demands resignation of Health, Education Ministers

Bathinda (Punjab) | July 30, 2026 8:59:23 AM IST

Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon has alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has failed to address the alleged paper leak issue in the state and demanded the immediate resignation of the Health Minister and the Education Minister. ... read..

YSRCP MPs demand Lokesh's resignation, seek CBI probe into alleged DSC-2025 recruitment irregularities

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:59:19 AM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Rajya Sabha MP Golla Babu Rao and Lok Sabha MPs Dr Maddila Gurumoorthy and Dr Tanuja Rani on Wednesday demanded the immediate resignation of Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh, alleging large-scale corruption and irre ... read..

Odisha Governor inaugurates traditional and technology interface Learning Lab at Centurion University, praises innovation initiatives

Khordha (Odisha) | July 30, 2026 8:29:47 AM IST

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati visited the Centurion University of Technology and Management (CUTM) in Khordha to review its innovation, skill-development and research initiatives, describing the institution's approach as an exemplary model for edu ... read..

Bypolls: Voting begins in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur Assembly constituencies

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 8:29:45 AM IST

Voting began on Thursday for by-elections to the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat, with polling underway at designated polling stations across the three states. The counting of votes will take place ... read..

Tripura CM says govt committed to minority welfare under PM Modi's 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' mantra

Agartala (Tripura) | July 30, 2026 8:29:43 AM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the state government is working towards the education, economic development, social security and dignified living of minority communities, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka V ... read..

"If any harm comes to detained party workers, Jakkanpur SHO will lose his job": Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor

Patna (Bihar) | July 30, 2026 8:29:42 AM IST

High drama unfolded late on Wednesday night at Jakkanpur police station after Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur Assembly by-election candidate Prashant Kishor arrived with a large group of supporters and confronted Station House Officer (SHO) Rituraj Kumar ... read..

Delhi: Two shooters, including Himanshu Bhau gang associate, held after encounter with Crime Branch in Shahbad Dairy

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 8:29:35 AM IST

Two alleged shooters, including an associate of the Himanshu Bhau gang, were apprehended following an exchange of fire with the Rohini Crime Branch in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area late Wednesday night, police sources said. ... read..

Delhi: Woman caretaker shot dead in Keshav Puram; colleague suspected

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 7:00:23 AM IST

A 20-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead inside a building in Delhi's Keshav Puram area, with police suspecting that her colleague, who was reportedly in a relationship with her, its suspected that, following an altercation over a personal issue, the a ... read..

Odisha: 61 Gram Panchayats, 261 villages affected by floods in Bhadrak, says Collector

Bhadrak (Odisha) | July 30, 2026 6:29:13 AM IST

Around 61 Gram Panchayats covering 261 villages and a population of nearly 2.45 lakh have been affected by the flood situation in Odisha's Bhadrak district, Collector Dillip Rautrai said. ... read..

Delhi: Woman shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Keshavpuram

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 5:28:54 AM IST

A woman was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in the Keshavpuram area of the national capital in the early hours of Thurday. ... read..

Assam flood death toll rises to 78 as 7 districts remain affected

By Guwahati (Assam) | July 30, 2026 4:30:04 AM IST

The death toll in the Assam floods rose to 78, with seven districts currently affected by floods, according to the latest data. ... read..

SFI protests alleged detention of Aishe Ghosh, demands abolition of NTA over exam paper leaks

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 4:30:02 AM IST

The students, led by the Students' Federation of India (SFI), on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Shimla, condemning the alleged detention of Aishe Ghosh by the Delhi Police and demanding the removal of the National T ... read..

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake jolts Nashik in Maharashtra

Nashik (Maharashtra) | July 30, 2026 4:29:59 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 jolted Nashik in Maharashtra in the early hours of Thursday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Odisha: ODRAF, NDRF teams engage in rescue, safe evacuation of livestock

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | July 30, 2026 3:57:43 AM IST

Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams are engaged in the rescue and safe evacuation of livestock in the state, the Revenue and Disaster Management Department said. ... read..

Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis reconstituted on Directions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 3:30:30 AM IST

Acting on the directions of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government has reconstituted the Delhi Commission for Safai Karamcharis as part of its commitment to strengthening public welfare and improving administrative governance. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee urges ECI to conclude inquiry, opposes further extension to Ritrabrata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 30, 2026 2:58:19 AM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee wrote to the Secretary of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Ashwani Kumar Mohal, urging the poll panel to conclude an inquiry initiated earlier this month concern ... read..

Lok Sabha passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026; Jitendra Singh says move will strengthen legal framework to curb examination malpractices

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:58:13 AM IST

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by a voice vote after an extensive discussion. ... read..

MP govt raises moong procurement limit from 25% to 60% at MSP, suspends e-token system for fertiliser distribution

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 30, 2026 2:29:13 AM IST

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday announced that it has increased the procurement limit for the summer moong crop from 25 per cent to 60 per cent of produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and suspended the e-token system for fertiliser distri ... read..

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviews India's preparedness for SAF and CORSIA implementation

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 2:29:07 AM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday organised a high-level stakeholder meeting chaired by Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to review India's preparedness for the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and compliance with the Carbon Offsetting and Red ... read..

Indian Navy launches Machilipatnam, seventh of Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft

Kochi (Keralam) | July 30, 2026 1:59:05 AM IST

The Indian Navy expanded its coastal defence fleet on Wednesday with the formal launching ceremony of the seventh anti-submarine warfare shallow water vessel, named Machilipatnam, at Cochin Shipyard. ... read..

AAP MLA Inderbir Nijjar appears before Akal Takht, submits draft of amended sacrilege law

Amritsar (Punjab) | July 30, 2026 1:59:03 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar on Wednesday appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib and submitted the draft of the amended Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, following directions to re-amend the legislation in acc ... read..

Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed MoU with CSIR-NBRI for conservation of rare, endangered, and threatened (RET) medicinal plant species

New Delhi | July 30, 2026 1:58:55 AM IST

In a major initiative to drive tribal welfare, foster sustainable livelihoods, and preserve traditional knowledge, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-National Bo ... read..

Farooq Abdullah urges UN Human Rights Commission to visit PoJK, assess difficulties faced by people

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 30, 2026 1:58:53 AM IST

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday urged the United Nations Human Rights Commission to visit Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and assess the difficulties being faced by people in the region. ... read..

Govt says Public Exams Bill will strengthen legal framework; Rahul Gandhi calls it 'not even a band-aid'

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 11:29:58 PM IST

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after a heated debate that saw sharp exchanges between the ruling party and the Opposition, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticising the legi ... read..

Chennai-Based Murugappa Group, which launched Hercules Cycles in 1951, now manufactures Semiconductor chips through CG Semi in Sanand

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 29, 2026 11:29:52 PM IST

Almost everyone is familiar with Hercules Cycles. TI Cycles of India was established in 1949 by the Chennai-based Murugappa Group in partnership with the UK's Tube Investments Company. ... read..

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Court asks defence counsel to complete cross-examination, says sufficient opportunity granted

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 11:29:48 PM IST

Saket Court on Thursday took a serious view during the recording of Prosecution Evidence in the Shraddha Walkar murder case. The court asked the defence counsel for accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala to complete the cross-examination of the prosecution witness ... read..

Congress demands BJP clarify Kangana Ranaut's remarks on students, says comments tarnished Himachal's image

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 11:29:44 PM IST

Senior Congress leader, AICC spokesperson and Congress MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Wednesday criticised BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over her alleged remarks targeting Gen-Z women associated with the student protests, accusing her of insulting the dignity of fe ... read..

No place in 'New India' for those who play with future of youth: Rajasthan CM Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 29, 2026 11:29:36 PM IST

Welcoming the 'Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026' passed in the Lok Sabha, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma described it as a historic and far-reaching step that reinforces the dreams of millions of the country ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav questions new anti-paper exam bill, says "Govt acted under pressure from student protests"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 10:59:15 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the government introduced the legislation under pressure from student protests and claiming that examinat ... read..

Shivraj Chouhan writes to Madhya Pradesh CM over Moong procurement, says 4.54 lakh MT approved under PSS

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:59:12 PM IST

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has written a letter to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to clarify the position regarding the procurement of moong under the Price Support Scheme (P ... read..

POCSO Court awards life imprisonment to two accused in West Bengal 2021 post-poll violence case

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:59:10 PM IST

The POCSO Court, Jangipur, Murshidabad, West Bengal, on Wednesday sentenced the two accused, namely Karim Sk. and Sayed Tarjen Hossain, to life imprisonment for the offence under sections 376 DA, Rigorous Imprisonment for different tenures for other offen ... read..

Our priority, quality treatment to all: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 10:59:08 PM IST

In the meeting of the Health Department in Varanasi, the Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that necessary instructions should be given to the health schemes of the Central and State Governments to the people. ... read..

SC sets aside proceedings against late PM Manmohan Singh in coal block allocation case

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:59:06 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside legal proceedings initiated against late Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in a coal block allocation case, holding that the Special CBI Court was not justified in rejecting the Central Bureau of Investigation's clo ... read..

"No cold drinks, samosas, ice creams...": Maharashtra FDA bans sale of junk food within 50 metres of schools

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 29, 2026 10:59:04 PM IST

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration announced a strict state-wide ban on Wednesday, prohibiting the sale, distribution, and advertisement of high-fat, sugary, and deep-fried items inside and around school premises. ... read..

Man stabbed to death in North West Delhi Park; police launch hunt for accused

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:59:01 PM IST

A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death following an altercation with a group of unidentified persons at a park in North West Delhi, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

"This effort is entirely from the party": Assam CM flags off 1.8 lakh T-shirts, 1.5 lakh mosquito nets for flood victims

Guwahati (Assam) | July 29, 2026 10:59:00 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday flagged off relief materials for flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat, saying the initiative was entirely from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its workers. ... read..

"Will continue our protests if FIRs against students are not withdrawn": CJP

Aurangabad (Maharashtra) | July 29, 2026 10:58:58 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday warned that protests would continue if FIRs registered against students were not withdrawn, saying the next agitation could be even bigger. ... read..

Delhi: Son beats 60-year-old mother to death over money for liquor, arrested

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:58:56 PM IST

A 60-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her younger son at their home in UP Colony, Kharak Gaon village, after she refused to give him money to buy liquor, police said on Wednesday. ... read..

JP Nadda calls upon MPs from West Bengal to lead Jan Andolan for TB Elimination

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:28:37 PM IST

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday chaired a meeting titled "Parliamentarians Championing a TB Mukt Bharat" with Members of Parliament from West Bengal on the sidelines of the Monsoon Session of Parliament at th ... read..

JP Nadda reviews preparedness for NEET UG counselling 2026

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:28:35 PM IST

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare JP Nadda on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness for the forthcoming NEET UG Counselling 2026, reaffirming the Government's commitment to ensuring a transparent, merit-based, technology-enabled and student-fri ... read..

ED freezes Rs 160 crore mutual fund investments, seizes Rs 1.02 crore cash in Dhanbad coal mining case

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:28:30 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen mutual fund investments worth nearly Rs 160 crore belonging to one accused LB Singh and seized unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 1.02 crore during searches at premises in Jharkhand's Dhanbad in connection with ca ... read..

26 CISF women QRT Commandos ready for tactical operations, close-quarter battles

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:28:25 PM IST

Mastering advanced weaponry and rapid-deployment tactics to secure critical infrastructure during emergencies, a batch of 26 commandos of the Central Industrial Security Force's first women's Quick Reaction Team (QRT) is now ready for tactical operations ... read..

MCD continues crackdown on illegal construction in Delhi

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 10:28:23 PM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) continued its action against illegal construction in different parts of the city. The drive was carried out under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act to remove buildings and structures built without permission. ... read..

Nearly 2 lakh affected by Odisha floods, 6 NDRF teams deployed for rescue: Minister Suresh Pujari

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | July 29, 2026 9:58:28 PM IST

Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting, in the presence of Chief Secretary Anu Garg, to assess the flood situation in the state following incessant rainfall and rising river levels in ... read..

Raja Raghuvanshi murder: Prime accused Sonam surrenders after Supreme Court cancels bail

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 9:58:22 PM IST

In the high-profile Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, the prime accused, Sonam, surrendered before the authorities on July 28 following directions from the Supreme Court. Earlier, the apex court had cancelled her bail and directed her to surrender within t ... read..

"No one will get benefit": AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj attacks Delhi govt over Lakshmi Yojana eligibility criteria

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 9:58:18 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi State President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Wednesday criticised the BJP-led Delhi government over the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, alleging that the conditions have been framed in a way that would prevent most wo ... read..

Assam govt enhances ex gratia for human-wildlife conflict deaths to Rs 6 lakh, announces slew of mitigation measures

Guwahati (Assam) | July 29, 2026 9:58:16 PM IST

The Assam government has announced a series of policy measures to strengthen mitigation of human-wildlife conflict in the state, including enhancing ex-gratia for loss of human life to Rs 6 lakh and revising crop damage compensation. ... read..

"No proposal received from Bengal govt for RRU campus": MoS Home Nityanand Rai in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 9:28:32 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that no proposal has been received from the West Bengal government regarding the establishment of a campus of the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in the state, while highlighting t ... read..

Criticising govt is necessary, but never denigrate India on social media: Harish Salve urges citizens to discourse responsibly

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 8:58:48 PM IST

Former Solicitor General of India and Senior Advocate Harish Salve on Wednesday said criticism of the government and its institutions is essential in a democracy to keep those in power in check, but cautioned against denigrating India while expressing vie ... read..

MP: Ministers meet farmers' delegation amid moong procurement protest in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 8:58:46 PM IST

A meeting between a group of ministers and farmer representatives was held at the Mantralaya on Wednesday following directions from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav amid the ongoing farmers' protest over moong procurement. ... read..

Skyroot's pioneering efforts will strengthen India's position as global space leader: VP Radhakrishnan

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 8:58:44 PM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday met Skyroot Aerospace Co-founder and CEO Pawan Chandana and his team at Parliament House, where they discussed the company's journey, the successful Vikram-1 mission and its vision for the future of India's spa ... read..

"Entire recruitment process marred by malpractice": Ranchi students protest against JPSC, JSSC exam

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | July 29, 2026 8:28:58 PM IST

Amid a nationwide debate over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, students in Ranchi on Wednesday took out a march from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium to Albert Chowk, protesting against the functioning of the Jharkhand Public Service Commissi ... read..

Only CBI probe can uncover truth behind DSC recruitment: YSRCP calls for state-wide agitation over irregularities

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 8:28:51 PM IST

YSRCP Krishna District President and former Minister Perni Venkatramaiah (Nani) announced a state-wide agitation against the alleged irregularities in the DSC-2025 recruitment process, demanding a CBI probe and the resignation of state Education Minister ... read..

Himachal monsoon fury: Death toll reaches 15, authorities intensify restoration efforts

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 8:28:49 PM IST

Restoration of essential services gathered momentum across Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, with the number of blocked roads declining to 152 as authorities continued large-scale clearance operations following heavy monsoon rains. ... read..

Bhadohi to be renamed as Sant Ravidas Nagar: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 8:28:47 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced that Bhadohi district will be renamed as Sant Ravidas Nagar. ... read..

Cross-border drug trafficking pose significant challenge, Manipur's Moreh-Tamu border continues major transit point from Myanmar: MHA

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 8:28:46 PM IST

Cross-border drug trafficking pose a significant challenge in the country, including the north-eastern states, with Moreh-Tamu border in Manipur continues to be major transit point from Myanmar as a total of 4,626 kg of Amphetamine Type Stimulants (ATS) a ... read..

"Not even band-aid when we need surgery": Rahul Gandhi slams BJP-led government over Public Examinations Amendment Bill

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 8:28:38 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched an attack on the Centre over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, calling it a "not even band-aid" when the education system needs "surgery". ... read..

"Changing goalpost is old habit": Sambit Patra demands evidence from Rahul Gandhi to prove bullet claims; accuses him of misrepresenting facts

New Delhi | July 29, 2026 8:28:37 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and National spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday accused opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to misrepresent facts and mislead the public regarding recent protests and student safety claims. Sambit Patra critici ... read..

"Making allegations all day won't yield anything for youth": Fadnavis hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Amit Shah remarks

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 29, 2026 8:28:35 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged police action during the July 20 student protests, accusing him of m ... read..

BJP Minority Morcha to organise 'Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ekta March' with focus on 'Gen-Z'

By Toshi Mandola New Delhi | July 29, 2026 7:58:20 PM IST

The BJP's National Minority Morcha is organising the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ekta March, scheduled to take place in September 2026 and conclude in October. ... read..

Himachal Govt directs all government schools to remain open on Independence Day

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 7:58:17 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Directorate of Higher Education has directed all government schools across the state to remain open on August 15 and celebrate Independence Day with due dignity and patriotic fervour. ... read..

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