Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 7:28:02 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh's former Education Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Political Affairs Committee (PAC) member Adimulapu Suresh on Wednesday demanded the resignation of state Education Minister Nara Lokesh over alleged irregularities in the Mega DSC r ... read..
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday demanded the removal of Home Minister Amit Shah over police action against protestors during 'Sansad March' on July 20 and alleged that he is "either culpable or incompetent" and "has to go" in either case. ... read..
Delhi Police on Wednesday issued a formal statement dismissing viral social media claims alleging that a demonstrator received bullet injuries during the July 20 protest in Central Delhi, confirming that hospital records found no proof of firearms usage. ... read..
Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 7:27:50 PM IST
YSRCP national spokesperson and former MP Margani Bharat on Wednesday alleged that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu was changing the very definition of Amaravati to create confusion among the public after being rattled by the emergence of ... read..
Indian Railways has been able to decrease consequential train accidents by 88% over the past twelve years, with 16 accidents in 2025-2026 from 135 during 2014-15. Only two consequential train accidents are recorded so far in 2026-27 till June, an official ... read..
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted 30 days' interim bail to a jail inmate who alleged assault by jail officials in Tihar Jail. The inmate is a life convict in a POCSO case. ... read..
General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), undertook a two-day visit to formations of the Eastern Theatre on July 28 and 29. During the visit, the COAS reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and ongoing initiatives ... read..
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday hit out at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah in connection with the alleged police action during the July 20 student ... read..
Chitradurga (Karnataka) | July 29, 2026 6:57:44 PM IST
The Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, travelled to dry-land farming belts in Chitradurga to evaluate seasonal crop conditions on Wednesday, accusing local departments of operating entirely from offices instead of conducting phy ... read..
BJP leader and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday took a dig at Rahul Gandhi over his remarks during the debate on the anti-paper leak bill in the Lok Sabha, which were later expunged, and said if the Congress leader "has used the word idiot ... read..
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the Lok Sabha's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Wednesday, reaffirming the government's unwavering commitment to penalising those who compromise exam integrity. ... read..
A NEET-UG 2026 candidate has approached the Delhi High Court alleging serious discrepancies in the evaluation process conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), claiming that his score displayed on the official result portal changed three times withi ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 29, 2026 6:28:38 PM IST
Senior Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday criticised the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the Union Education Minister, alleging that the decision had left Kannadigas "ashamed" and demanding his immediate removal ... read..
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, with ruling party MPs supporting the legislation as a step towards curbing examination paper leaks, ensuring transparency and restoring confidence among ... read..
The Delhi government has convened a session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly from August 7 to 11. The Opposition has alleged that Question Hour has not been included in the agenda for the session. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised the Delhi govern ... read..
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday expressed that he is delighted that the Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 after an extensive debate. He emphasised that this is a significant step for ... read..
BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of failing to work in the interest of students and alleging that it had supported those involved in examination paper leaks during its governments. ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and National spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday rejected Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's claim that shots were fired at students during the July 20 protest, asserting that "no shots ... read..
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the issue raised by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, holding Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi responsible. ... read..
Patiala House Court on Wednesday stayed the Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) earlier issued against Aishe Ghosh, SFI Joint Secretary. The court had issued an NBW against her on April 11 in a case lodged in 2021 at Barakhamba Road Police Station. ... read..
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to make any obstruction or insult to the national song 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offence during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. ... read..
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 29, 2026 5:29:23 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday participated in a state-level consultation workshop on the effective implementation and enforcement of the single-use plastic ban, organised on the occasion of Global Tiger Day at Hyatt Centric, ... read..
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that a total of 61,738 posts are vacant across the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and the Assam Rifles against a sanctioned strength of 10,73,728 personnel. ... read..
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said the state government will appeal against the order directing it to release Cauvery water, adding that he will discuss the matter with opposition leaders after returning to Bengaluru. ... read..
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard an urgent mention by the Muslim side in the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque dispute, alleging that the alternate site earmarked for offering namaz pursuant to the apex court's directions is located far from the disputed s ... read..
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday criticised the police action against students protesting in the national capital, saying the entire country had witnessed the developments and raising concerns over the reported injuries suffered by demon ... read..
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a writ petition alleging that Parliament Street Police Station had refused to acknowledge receipt of a complaint seeking registration of an FIR over the alleged use of excessive force during the July 20 CJP pr ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 29, 2026 4:58:44 PM IST
A delegation of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) on Wednesday visited the 1,000-bedded Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) Hospital at Alwal, a major public healthcare project initiated during the previous BRS government led by former Chief Min ... read..
Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 after a brief reply by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who took several digs at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he had used unparliamentary l ... read..
In a major step towards realising the vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the "Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan" on August 2, calling upon the youth of the nation to lead a peop ... read..
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking directions to prohibit children below the age of 13 from accessing social media platforms and to frame a comprehensive regulatory framework for protecting minors from ha ... read..
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday took several digs at Rahul Gandhi during his reply to the debate on the anti-paper leak bill in Lok Sabha and asked if the Congress leader "is even aware of basic parliamentary norms" and alleged that he had use ... read..
In a significant push towards the socio-economic upliftment of minority communities, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday attended the programme for the distribution of loan assistance to beneficiaries and inaugurated the Mukhyamantri Sankhyalag ... read..
Chandigarh (Punjab) | July 29, 2026 3:29:01 PM IST
Leaders and workers of Akali Dal Waris Punjab De staged a protest in Chandigarh here on Wednesday, demanding the release of party MP Amritpal Singh and other Sikhs. ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 3:28:57 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday dismissed the recent Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report naming him as the richest Chief Minister in North India, alleging that the issue was being given a political colour to ... read..
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah was either "culpable or incompetent" over the alleged police action during the July 20 student protests, asserting that the Home Minister must explain his r ... read..
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi government to complete the removal of encroachments from forest land in Sadulajab, Saket, within four months, in accordance with law and after following the principles of natural justice. ... read..
The Madras High Court in an order dated April 2, 2024, had quashed proceedings and summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Ocean Lifespaces India Private Limited and its Managing Director, Sylvanus King Peter. The court ruled that the m ... read..
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 2:58:54 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the Department of Military Medicine at Command Hospital, Central Command, in Lucknow on Wednesday. ... read..
The Lok Sabha witnessed high drama and a fiery war of words on Wednesday as Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the government over alleged police action during the July 20 student protests, prompting a sharp rebuttal from the ... read..
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a media report that on July 26, four workers died and two others were severely injured in an explosion at a metal processing factory in Cachar district, Assam. ... read..
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre during the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the "real enemy" of students was the RS ... read..
Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday condemned Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks drawing Union Home Minister Amit Shah into the debate on alleged police action on student protesters, saying that "no firing took pla ... read..
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday slammed the Central government, following a day of intense disruption in the Lok Sabha, asserting that the party remains steadfast in raising the concerns of students despite "counter-allegations" from the ruling benc ... read..
Nashik (Maharashtra) | July 29, 2026 2:28:37 PM IST
In a major initiative to build a structured student volunteer network for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) has directed educational institutions across Nashik to establish dedicated 'Kumbh Cells'. Alongs ... read..
Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas on Wednesday rallied behind Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's sharp comments against Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, alleging that protecting individuals involved in unlawful activities has beco ... read..
A war of words erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday between Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju during the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after the Co ... read..
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | July 29, 2026 2:28:02 PM IST
Yog Guru Ramdev on Wednesday said that slogans of "Azadi" against Brahminism and the RSS should not bother anyone, asserting that the Constitution provides equal rights to all communities. ... read..
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the recent student protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak were "not anger or violence" but a reflection of the aspirations and concerns of India's future generation, urging all politi ... read..
Senior Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government on the sixth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, dubbing it the "Nagpur Education Policy" and alleging that it was pushed throu ... read..
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday asserted that Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remarks against Union Education Minister Prahlad Joshi were not an individual political attack, but a reflection of nationwide public sentiment and stude ... read..
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Central government over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), demanding its immediate repeal and alleging that over 100 students have lost their ... read..
BJP MLA Kishore Nath expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in the Assam floods, describing the incident as tragic, emphasising that no one could have foreseen the disaster. ... read..
A political face-off is likely in Pune during Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit on August 1, with the Congress announcing a protest against the Union Minister while the BJP has sought permission from the police to hold a counter-demonstration at the s ... read..
Observing that the allegations disclose an economic offence involving the alleged siphoning of funds worth crores, that a bank has allegedly been cheated, and that the accused had been evading the process of law for the last two years, a Kolkata court on ... read..
Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday defended party MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her remarks against Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, saying there was no personal attack and that the Congress was only raising issues concerning students and their parents. ... read..
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Wednesday said the government "should be ashamed" over its handling of student protesters and warned of a fresh nationwide agitation if action against them continued despite assurances given by the Cen ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 29, 2026 12:58:53 PM IST
Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday confirmed receiving a formal communication from Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Pinarayi Vijayan requesting the withdrawal of police cases registered in the state against those who expressed solidarity with ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 29, 2026 12:58:46 PM IST
Keralam Cyber Police have registered a case Hindutva Idealogue T G Mohandas over his alleged derogatory remarks against students who protested in Delhi over the alleged NEET question paper leak. ... read..
Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | July 29, 2026 12:58:44 PM IST
In a significant development, tourists will have to pay an entry fee to walk on the glass skywalk of the newly constructed Bajrang Setu in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand government officials said on Wednesday. ... read..
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday alleged that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is resorting to "hooliganism" to force the implementation of E-20 petrol. ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 12:58:30 PM IST
Amid the ongoing farmers' protest over moong procurement and other agriculture-related demands, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government had constituted a committee to engage with farmers and resolve their concerns ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 29, 2026 12:58:28 PM IST
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Working President and MLC Manjunatha Bhandary on Wednesday said that strict legal action will be initiated against Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna over his alleged "hateful, derogatory and provocative" remarks against ... read..
Delhi University's St Stephen's College has outlined a new dress code for the current academic session, which bars students from wearing shorts in classrooms and several other areas of the campus. ... read..
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Wednesday alleged that donations made by devotees at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya had been siphoned off by people associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and questioned the Uttar Pradesh governmen ... read..
High-voltage drama and heated exchanges between the ruling government and opposition benches continued to disrupt proceedings in the Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. ... read..
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed allegations that her remarks inside the House were unparliamentary, standing firm by her recent comments targeting Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. ... read..
A Patiala House Court has granted bail to two Law students accused of hurling abuses, throwing papers and assaulting a security staff member during a hearing in the Supreme Court. Delhi Police had arrested law students Prabal Pratap Singh and Chandra Bhan ... read..
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said that the government should focus on preventing paper leaks instead of relying only on punishment under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 29, 2026 12:29:00 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson CR Kesavan on Wednesday termed Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remarks criticising the High-Powered Task Force formed for NTA reforms as a "toxic and directionless rant" devoid of constructive solutions. ... read..
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking directions to deport alleged illegal migrants, including Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, from areas such as Kalindi Kunj, Batla House, Shaheen Bagh, Shram Vihar, Taimur Nagar and Majnu Ka Tila. ... read..
Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 12:28:56 PM IST
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday accused the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government of attempting to claim credit for the Bhogapuram International Airport project, asserting th ... read..
Launching a sharp offensive against Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over the NEET paper leak controversy, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kirti Azad on Wednesday dared the Minister to file a defamation suit, asserting that the allegations made against the admini ... read..
Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Wednesday backed party Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remarks targeting newly appointed Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, asserting that Joshi should not run away from his alleged past reactions regarding the Bilkis Ba ... read..
Members of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party (SP) staged a protest at the Makar Dwar of the Parliament House today over the alleged theft and misappropriation of donations collected for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. ... read..
The CBI has filed a 2000 page charge sheet in the NEET UG Paper leak case. The Special Fast Track Court at Rouse Avenue on Wednesday granted the agency 3 days to file all documents, list of statements and articles filed as per the charge sheet. ... read..
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pawan Khera on Wednesday hit back at Union Minister Pralhad Joshi over his demand for action against Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her remarks on the newly appointed Education Minister, and accused the BJP leader of ignorin ... read..
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday took a jibe at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, urging him to dedicate at least five minutes of his speech to the actual merits and details of the anti-paper leak bill. ... read..
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging a systemic failure in the state's education sector and widespread corruption within t ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 29, 2026 10:58:21 AM IST
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led Tamil Nadu government is considering the privatisation of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) liquor outlets operating in corporations and municipalities, sources said on Wednesday. ... read..
Delhi Police on Wednesday wrote to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in connection with a complaint alleging that "derogatory, malicious and defamatory content" targeting constitutional heads is being circulated on the platform. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to wildlife enthusiasts on the occasion of Global Tiger Day, highlighting India's pivotal role in global conservation as home to nearly 70 per cent of the world's tiger population. ... read..
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 10:58:10 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh recorded a sharp decline in both the number of government schools and student enrollment during the 2025-26 academic year, according to the latest Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report released by the Union ... read..
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the issue of paper leaks, alleging that the maximum number of such incidents have occurred under the current regime's wat ... read..
In a major crackdown against illegal arms trafficking, the Anti Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of East District arrested an accused, identified as Zubair, for possessing illegal firearms and ammunition. Police recovered one Italy-made semi-automatic pistol, two ... read..
The Indian Medical Association (IMA), earlier this month conferred the prestigious IMA Lifetime Achievement Award upon Dr. Navin Dang, Founder and Chairman of Dr. Dangs Lab, for his distinguished service in the field of modern medical practice, a press re ... read..
Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 10:57:58 AM IST
Security arrangements have been intensified in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district ahead of the Assembly bypoll, with the district administration and police conducting large-scale flag marches and strengthening surveillance to ensure peaceful and fear-free vo ... read..
Senapati (Manipur) | July 29, 2026 10:28:07 AM IST
United Naga Council (UNC) President NG Lorho said the council would extend full cooperation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its probe into the killing of three pastors in Manipur, while urging the central agency to expedite the investigation ... read..
Leaders of the INDIA bloc from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is scheduled to meet on Wednesday morning at the office of Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament to chalk out their strategy for the ongoing Monsoon Session. ... read..
Senior Congress leader and MP K Suresh on Wednesday lashed out at the Union Government over the newly introduced examination amendment bill and the alleged police action on protesting students across the country. ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 10:27:55 AM IST
Farmers protesting over moong procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and scrapping of e-token system for fertilisers continued their agitation on the Bhopal-Narmadapuram highway after being stopped by police while marching towards the Chief Minist ... read..
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved before the Supreme Court seeking comprehensive reforms to tackle the growing drug menace and dismantle organised drug trafficking networks across the country. ... read..
Senior Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on newly appointed Union Education Minister Prahlad Joshi, supporting the recent criticisms made by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi. ... read..
Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday questioned the implementation of the proposed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, asserting that paper leaks cannot stop until oversight of the system is placed in the hand ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 29, 2026 9:58:42 AM IST
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has secured administrative approval of Rs 239.45 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) 2026-27 from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Government of India, for two important road ... read..
Ahead of the parliamentary proceedings on Wednesday, Opposition members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have submitted notices to suspend regular business to discuss issues ranging from electoral reforms to inter-state water disputes. ... read..
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain on Wednesday moved an adjournment notice under Rule 267, seeking suspension of the day's listed business in the Upper House to hold an immediate discussion on instituting a comprehensive independent audit into t ... read..
