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Panchayati Raj Ministry releases devolution index report highlighting grassroots governance, financial empowerment of PRIs

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:59:14 PM IST

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj on Tuesday released a report titled "Status of Devolution to Panchayats in States - An Indicative Evidence-Based Ranking, 2024" in February 2025 to assess the effectiveness of devolution and the role of local governments in ... read..

Former SCBA president moves Supreme Court seeking postponement of Bar polls to September 25

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:59:04 PM IST

Former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and Senior Advocate Dr Adish C Aggarwala has approached the Supreme Court seeking a modification of its July 15 order, urging that the 2026-27 SCBA elections be deferred from August 18 to September 25, ... read..

NEET protests an opportunity for 'historic change' in education system: Shrikant Shinde

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:58:58 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Tuesday said the nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination should be viewed as an opportunity to bring "historic change" to the education system, while asserting that the Centre had acted swift ... read..

Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nagendran says "CM Vijay did not handle Karur situation properly"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 28, 2026 6:58:56 PM IST

Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran said the Karur tragedy was a matter of judicial consideration while criticising the state government's handling of the incident. ... read..

President Murmu launches fare-free e-bus service 'RAAHI', 3rd edition of e-Upahaar auction on completion of 4 years in office

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:29:32 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday launched RAAHI (Rashtrapati Bhavan Access And Heritage Interconnector), a fare-free electric bus service, and the third edition of e-Upahaar, an auction of curated Presidential gifts, on the completion of four years of ... read..

"RSS doesn't respect tricolour, Constitution": Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:29:28 PM IST

Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Tuesday sharpened his attack against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating that the organisation did not hoist the tricolour at its headquarters for 52 years after Independence. ... read..

NDMC resolves waterlogging complaints promptly; Vice Chairperson conducts field inspection amid heavy rainfall

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:29:26 PM IST

Following heavy rainfall in the National Capital, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Tuesday inspected several waterlogging-prone locations along with senior officials of the Civil, Roads, Drainage, Horticulture an ... read..

PIL in Delhi HC seeks time-bound review of parliament security framework amid emerging threats

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:29:22 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been moved before the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Union Government and the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats to comprehensively review the existing institutional framework governing the safety and ... read..

"Delhi protest a historic movement that forced PM Modi, Amit Shah to retreat": CPI(M) state secretary MV Govindan

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 28, 2026 6:29:19 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) Kerala state secretary MV Govindan on Tuesday described the recent Delhi student protests as a "new chapter" in national politics, claiming that the agitation forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home M ... read..

"Who gave order to use pellet guns on protestors...Prime Minister, Home Minister must answer": Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP government in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:29:15 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed the BJP government over police action on students protesting against NEET-UG paper leak in the national capital, asking "who gave the order to use pellet guns" and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... read..

Active monsoon spell across Himachal likely till Aug 3, IMD issues orange alert

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 6:29:09 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an active monsoon spell across Himachal Pradesh until August 3, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in several districts over the next three days, prompting the weather office to issue orange and ... read..

"Who gave order to use pellet guns on protestors...Prime Minister, Home Minister must answer": Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP-led government in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 6:29:04 PM IST

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led government over police action on students protesting against NEET-UG paper leak in the national capital, asking "who gave the order to use pellet guns" and said Prime Minister Narendra M ... read..

"Expect written guarantee on withdrawal of FIRs against protesters today": CJP spokesperson Saurav Das

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:58:44 PM IST

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das on Tuesday said that they expect a written guarantee on withdrawal of FIRs and release of protesters detained or arrested. ... read..

Centre tells Delhi HC it cannot interfere with statutory eviction process against Delhi Gymkhana Club

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:58:40 PM IST

The Central government has urged the Delhi High Court not to halt eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club, contending that the dispute must be decided under the statutory mechanism provided by the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occ ... read..

Bill cannot erase "12 years of incompetence" and government's failure: Abhishek Banerjee

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:28:55 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday alleged that the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, could not erase "12 years of incompetence" and the government's failure, even as he extended his party's suppo ... read..

Unjha cumin, fennel receive GI tag, strengthening Gujarat's global spice identity

Mehsana (Gujarat) | July 28, 2026 5:28:53 PM IST

Gujarat's renowned Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel have been awarded the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India in collaboration with the Gujarat Government, providing the products with a distinct geographical identity and fu ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan; seeks 11.56 lakh PMAY houses

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 28, 2026 5:28:50 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan to request the allocation of 11.56 lakh houses to the state under PMAY (Gramin) 2.0, stating that rural housing construction was neglecte ... read..

DMK calls for abolishing NEET exam, Dayanidhi Maran opposes anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:28:47 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Dayanidhi Maran on Tuesday called for the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical admissions, reiterating his party's long-standing resolve against the examination. ... read..

YSRCP launches statewide student-youth agitation over Mega DSC scam

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 5:28:45 PM IST

The YSR Congress Party on Tuesday launched a statewide agitation against the irregularities in the Mega DSC-2025 recruitment process, with large-scale protests being organised simultaneously across Andhra Pradesh under the party's Student and Youth Wings. ... read..

Air India Ahmedabad crash probe not an "in-house" exercise, final report to be filed by October: AAIB tells SC

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:28:43 PM IST

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that its investigation into the June 12, 2025 Air India Flight AI-171 crash near Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, is not an "in-house" exercise confined to official ... read..

Gujarat Govt school's "Maths Park" makes mathematics fun, practical, easy for students

Gujarat govt school's "Maths Park" makes mathematics fun, practical and engaging for students

Panchmahal (Gujarat) | July 28, 2026 5:00:36 PM IST

A government primary school in Gujarat's Panchmahal district is transforming the way children learn mathematics through an innovative "Maths Park", where students understand mathematical concepts using games, outdoor activities and hands-on learning inste ... read..

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj slams opposition over "selective outrage", cites past "paper leaks" under UPA

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:00:33 PM IST

Taking on the Opposition during a heated Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday accused Congress and the opposition of "selective outrage" on examination paper leaks, ... read..

"By removing 'Pradhan', you saved Pradhan Mantri": Akhilesh Yadav takes dig at Centre over NEET-UG paper leak in LS

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:00:26 PM IST

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Centre during a discussion in the Lok Sabha, saying that by removing one "Pradhan", the government had effectively saved the "Pradhan Mantri", in an appar ... read..

"Garlanded Pradhan as if he had returned from war in Pakistan": Gogoi slams BJP's felicitation after resignation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 5:00:22 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday criticised the Government over the handling of the NEET-UG paper leak, saying that 21 children lost their lives and questioned the manner in which former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was welcomed in Parliament ... read..

"Bill a reaffirmation to Govt's commitment to students' welfare": Jitendra Singh moves anti-paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 4:28:42 PM IST

Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday affirmed the government's commitment to the welfare of students and described the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, as a "milestone legislation." ... read..

Health Ministry observes World Hepatitis Day 2026; marks eight years of National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 4:28:38 PM IST

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday observed World Hepatitis Day 2026 under the global theme "Hepatitis: Let's Break It Down", marking eight years of the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP), an official press release ... read..

"How did paper leak happen just two years later?" Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questions 2024 anti-paper leak law's effectiveness

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 4:28:32 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday questioned the government's handling of the 2024 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak, saying 44 of the 45 accused charge-sheeted in the case have been granted bail. ... read..

NEET-UG paper leak case: Court directs jail authorities to provide continuous physiotherapy to Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar

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

A Special Fast Track Court at Rouse Avenue on Tuesday directed the jail authorities to provide continuous physiotherapy and proper medical treatment to Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar, who was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection wi ... read..

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi urges Centre to announce special package for flood-hit Assam

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:59:37 PM IST

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday urged the Centre to announce a special relief package for Assam, which was hit by devastating floods. ... read..

AISA Chief Neha Bora slams "toothless" anti-paper leak laws; calls for scrapping NTA

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:59:33 PM IST

All India Students' Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Union Government over recurring paper leaks in competitive examinations, calling the current anti-paper leak laws a "toothless" legislation t ... read..

GMR Aero Technic signs license agreement with Honeywell Aerospace for LEAP engine LRU MRO services

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 28, 2026 3:59:30 PM IST

GMR Aero Technic, India's leading airframe Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation, has signed a license agreement with Honeywell Aerospace for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of line replaceable units (LRUs) of Leap Engines. ... read..

Karnataka directed to release 3500 cusecs of Cauvery Water to Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:59:28 PM IST

The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) has recommended that Karnataka release 3500 cusecs of water per day to Tamil Nadu for the next 15 days. The committee has also recommended releasing a total of 4 TMC of water. ... read..

Lok Sabha takes up anti-paper leak amendment Bill: Govt ready for 10-hr discussion, says Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:29:19 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the government was ready to extend the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, to up to 10 hours if required. ... read..

Assam floods: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks PM Modi for close monitoring; IAF initiate rescue ops

Guwahati (Assam) | July 28, 2026 3:29:17 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for personally monitoring the flood situation in the state, while the Indian Air Force (IAF) said it had rescued 458 stranded people and delivered over nine tonnes of ... read..

Delhi HC says ECI can deploy teachers for election work, but must avoid 'unbearable' stress; RTE mandate cannot be ignored

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:29:15 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday observed that while the Election Commission of India (ECI) has the constitutional authority to requisition government school teachers for election-related work, it must ensure that such duties do not impose "unbearable" str ... read..

Tejashwi Yadav warns of statewide protest from July 30 if cases against student protesters are not withdrawn

Patna (Bihar) | July 28, 2026 3:29:13 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday warned of a statewide protest from July 30 if cases registered against student protesters are not withdrawn. ... read..

"Will go to court if no action taken against sanitation workers": Punjab Congress chief Raja Warring

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 3:29:09 PM IST

Punjab Congress president and MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday said that his party would approach the High Court over alleged police action against sanitation workers in Barnala, Punjab, if no action is taken on the matter. ... read..

"We are clearly going to win the election..." Bihar LoP Tejashwi Yadav on Bankipur Assembly by-election

Patna (Bihar) | July 28, 2026 3:29:03 PM IST

Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday expressed confidence in winning the upcoming Bankipur assembly by-election. ... read..

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma says youth key to building developed India, highlights recruitment drive

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 28, 2026 3:28:57 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday said the youth are the future of the country and asserted that the progress of the state and the nation depends on their advancement, while highlighting the state government's ongoing recruitment and em ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu presides over Bishop Cotton School Foundation Day celebration

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 2:59:32 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said that newly established CBSE schools in the state would emerge among the finest educational institutions within the next five years. ... read..

Delhi Taxi and Tour Operators Association to hold 'E-20' protest march to Parliament on Aug 4

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 2:59:22 PM IST

Following the conclusion of the CJP protest over the NEET paper leak controversy, the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transport and Tour Operators Association on Tuesday called for a Parliament protest march against the ethanol-blended policy on August 4 in the na ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami distributes subsidies to boost clean mobility; flags off 11 clean fuel vehicles

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 28, 2026 2:59:21 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday distributed capital grant and incentive subsidy cheques to six primary beneficiary vehicle owners under the Uttarakhand Clean Mobility Transition Policy-2024 at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan, Chief Minist ... read..

"We expect transparent investigation in next 10-15 days...": NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar on alleged MPSC exam irregularities

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 28, 2026 2:59:14 PM IST

NCP-SP MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday called for a time-bound and transparent investigation into alleged paper leak irregularities surrounding the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) examinations. ... read..

Twisha Sharma death case: Judicial custody of Giribala Singh, son Samarth extended till August 11

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 2:59:12 PM IST

A court in Bhopal on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of former district judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh till August 11 in connection with the Twisha Sharma death case. ... read..

Punjab, Haryana High Court orders independent probe into PSRLM recruitment process, takes original records into custody

Chandigarh (Punjab) | July 28, 2026 2:28:22 PM IST

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered an independent scrutiny of the recruitment process conducted by the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM), observing prima facie irregularities in the selection procedure and directing that the origina ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay writes to PM Modi over Mekedatu project, seeks protection of lower riparian states' rights

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 2:28:21 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed Mekedatu project, urging the Centre to safeguard the interests of the lower riparian states and ensure that any decision on the project is consistent wi ... read..

IMA writes to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel seeking abolition of medical bond policy

Mehsana (Gujarat) | July 28, 2026 2:28:19 PM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday wrote to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel seeking the abolition of the bond policy for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical students. ... read..

Keralam CM VD Satheesan urges Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to ease curbs on construction material transport

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | July 28, 2026 2:28:11 PM IST

Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, urging him to reconsider the restrictions imposed on the inter-state transportation of construction materials, particularly stone aggregates, saying the move could ... read..

PIL in SC challenges Delhi Police's use of facial recognition, AI surveillance at Jantar Mantar protest

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 2:28:08 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Police's alleged deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT) and other biometric surveillance measures during the protest at Jantar Mantar, claiming tha ... read..

"Jauhar University is part of India's heritage": Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:59:45 PM IST

Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi on Tuesday said that Jauhar University is part of India's heritage and that educational institutions should be cherished rather than demolished. ... read..

Landslide blocks Shimla's Cart Road; over 230 roads closed across Himachal after heavy rain

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 1:59:41 PM IST

A landslide triggered by incessant rain blocked the Cart Road near the Lift in Shimla on Tuesday, disrupting traffic and causing severe inconvenience to commuters. The road was later restored. More than 230 roads remained closed across Himachal Pradesh fo ... read..

Newborn found dead in bucket inside washroom of private hospital in Akambadam; police launch probe

Nilambur (Keralam) | July 28, 2026 1:59:37 PM IST

A newborn baby was found dead inside a bucket in the washroom of a private hospital in Akambadam on Monday. ... read..

"UBT Sena will fight student protest cases free of cost", says Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 28, 2026 1:59:35 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Tuesday alleged that the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in states were targeting students who participated in protests over examination irregularities, and assured legal assistance to those facing police act ... read..

YSRCP President Jagan Mohan Reddy to visit arrested former minister Seediri Appalaraju in jail

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 1:59:31 PM IST

YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will visit Srikakulam district on Thursday, July 30. ... read..

Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan receives warm welcome at Bhubaneswar airport

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | July 28, 2026 1:59:29 PM IST

A large crowd welcomed former Union Education Minister and BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan at the Bhubaneswar Airport here on Tuesday. ... read..

Delhi Assembly security breach case: Tis Hazari Court directs IHBAS to constitute medical board to examine mental state of accused

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:59:27 PM IST

Delhi's Tis Hazari Court has directed the IHBAS director to constitute a medical board to examine whether patient/inmate Sarabjeet Singh is of unsound mind and assess whether he is incapable of defending himself or not. ... read..

"Embezzlement of offerings discussed in every village": SP MP Afzal Ansari says Ram Mandir donation row will be raised in Parliament

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:29:17 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Afzal Ansari on Tuesday targeted the government over the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case, claiming that the topic has become a widespread point of concern among ordinary citizens in rural areas and will be forcefully ... read..

PM Modi says Centre working closely with Assam government amid flood situation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:29:14 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of Assam during a meeting with Members of Parliament from the state and assured that the Centre is working closely with the Assam government to assis ... read..

SC directs release of under-18 students and those without criminal antecedents in NEET protest cases

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:29:10 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all States to release students below the age of 18 who were arrested or detained during the nationwide protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, provided they have no criminal antecedents. ... read..

"Home Minister must make statement, PM should apologise": Pawan Khera slams police action on student protestors

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:29:06 PM IST

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Tuesday demanded an immediate statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over police action against youth during the NEET paper leak protest at Jantar Mantar. ... read..

Parliamentary panel calls Google, Meta, X, Snapchat for discussion on Digital platforms regulation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:29:02 PM IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will hold a meeting on August 3 to discuss "Social and Digital Platforms and Their Regulation," with senior representatives from the Ministry of Electronics and Information ... read..

Rajnath Singh unveils landmark policy reforms for ICG personnel and their families

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 1:28:52 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two significant policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the induction & service conditions of officers, and streamlining the administrative procedures for g ... read..

NCPI MP Kakoli Ghosh praises NDA 'Mangal Milan' meeting, says NCPI MPs working together as part of ruling alliance

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:59:19 PM IST

Following her attendance at the NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting, Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) MP Kakoli Ghosh on Tuesday expressed delight over joining the ruling alliance, stating that their party has been recognised as par ... read..

"He'll remain active in politics": Yathindra Siddaramaiah on his father's retirement remarks

Belagavi (Karnataka) | July 28, 2026 12:59:17 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that his father and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah would continue to remain active in politics despite deciding not to contest the 2028 Assembly elections. ... read..

Samajwadi Party, Maharashtra Congress hold protest against BJP at Parliament

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:59:15 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, along with party MPs, on Tuesday held a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that more than 20 paper leaks occurred during the last decade of their governance. ... read..

Heavy rain batters Himachal; Dense fog engulfs Shimla, IMD issues heavy rain alert

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 12:59:10 PM IST

Heavy overnight rainfall lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with Shimla waking up to dense fog on Tuesday that significantly reduced visibility. ... read..

Sabrimala gold theft case: Court grants one-day SIT custody of two accused

Kollam (Keralam) | July 28, 2026 12:59:07 PM IST

The Kollam Vigilance Court on Tuesday granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) one-day custody of two accused in the alleged Sabarimala gold misappropriation case to facilitate detailed custodial interrogation. ... read..

Southern Railway loads 13.7 lakh tonnes of fertiliser in April-June 2026-27, registering 7 per cent Growth

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:59:05 PM IST

Southern Railway has accorded the highest priority to the movement of fertilisers in view of the requirement of farmers during the Kharif sowing season. During the first quarter of the current financial year, from April to June 2026-27, Southern Railway l ... read..

"Don't you think this is shameful?": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questions BJP's felicitation of Dharmendra Pradhan after his resignation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:27:46 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday questioned the BJP's decision to felicitate former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament following his resignation, asking how the ruling alliance could celebrate a minister who st ... read..

Plea in SC seeks ban on use of pellet guns for civilian crowd control

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:27:44 PM IST

Retired IPS officer Yashovardhan Azad, along with two other individuals who are alleged to have sustained pellet gun injuries during the recent protest during the march to Parliament over the NEET paper leak, have approached the Supreme Court. ... read..

Ganga nears danger level in Rishikesh amid heavy rainfall; authorities urge locals to vacate riverbanks

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | July 28, 2026 12:27:40 PM IST

Continuous rainfall in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand's Garhwal division has now started impacting the Ganga River in Rishikesh. At Triveni Ghat, the Ganga is flowing with a strong current. ... read..

"27,000 voter names manipulated": SP demands UP CEO probe into Anupshahr electoral roll anomalies ahead of 2027 polls

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 28, 2026 12:27:39 PM IST

The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Uttar Pradesh, alleging large-scale irregularities in the voter lists of the Anupshahr Assembly constituency and demanding a comprehensive probe into the ma ... read..

BJP MPs hold protest in Parliament premises demanding Punjab Education Minister's resignation

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:27:37 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Tuesday held a protest within the Parliament premises demanding the resignation of Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over the alleged paper leak in the state. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra suspended for two days amid landslides, heavy rain alert

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 28, 2026 12:27:35 PM IST

The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday in view of passenger safety, as pilgrimage routes have been blocked at several places due to landslides and a heavy rainfall alert. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Heavy rain causes portion of newly constructed bridge to collapse

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 28, 2026 12:27:33 PM IST

Continuous heavy rainfall since Monday night caused a portion of the newly constructed bridge to collapse between Prem Nagar and Nanda Ki Chowki on the Dehradun-Paonta Sahib Highway, disrupting traffic movement. ... read..

"Hindu-Muslim narrative will not work anymore:" Congress MP Imran Masood on withdrawal of FIRs against NEET protestors in Assam, Bihar

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:27:30 PM IST

Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday backed the protest led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against the NEET-UG paper leak and subsequent withdrawal of FIRs registered against student protestors in Assam and Bihar, declaring that the narrative of Hindu-Musl ... read..

"You wash rapists clean, but target students": Sanjay Raut hits out at centre over FIRs

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 12:27:27 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over its handling of student protests against NEET examination irregularities, accusing the government of "washing rapists clean" after they join the BJP while tar ... read..

Siddaramaiah to leave for Mysore, return to Delhi to attend AICC meeting on cabinet expansion

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:59:03 AM IST

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will travel to Mysore from Delhi to participate in a private programme and then return to Delhi by a special flight to participate in the AICC meeting, where discussions on the Karnataka cabinet expansion are expected to ... read..

NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting concludes; Kiren Rijiju addresses gathering

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:59:01 AM IST

The NDA Parliamentary Party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting concluded with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addressing the coalition lawmakers in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

Opposition shows willingness to discuss Public Examinations Amendment Bill; to seek govt's response on police action against student protestors

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:58:59 AM IST

The Opposition on Tuesday showed willingness to participate in the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, while pressing the government to respond to allegations of police action against s ... read..

"No one takes Kangana Ranaut seriously": Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat slams BJP MP over political statements

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:58:55 AM IST

Hitting back at BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over her recent statements, Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Tuesday claimed that "no one takes her seriously" and described her political commentary as a subject of ridicule. ... read..

"Effort is the means to everything": DK Shivakumar's all-party MP meet in Delhi hailed as huge success

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:58:52 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's meeting with state MPs in Delhi on July 26 was described as a "huge success", with leaders across party lines calling it a landmark in cooperative federalism. ... read..

"Let the House function": LS Speaker Om Birla urges consensus on anti-paper leak bill, seeks debate from 2 pm

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:58:46 AM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday urged members to allow the House to function and build a consensus for taking up the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 at 2 pm, saying there had been an understand ... read..

Krishna Auto Riders alleges wrongful dealership termination; refers to FIR against certain JCB India officials

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:58:44 AM IST

Krishna Auto Riders Pvt. Ltd. has alleged that it was wrongfully deprived of its JCB dealership and claimed that an FIR has been registered against certain officials of JCB India Ltd. in connection with the dispute. ... read..

Delhi HC fake Universities PIL: AICTE says it has robust mechanism to identify, penalise unapproved technical institutions

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:58:38 AM IST

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has informed the Delhi High Court that it has put in place a comprehensive statutory and regulatory framework to prevent the mushrooming of fake and unauthorised technical institutions across the count ... read..

" 51 injuries, cloth tied around neck": Public Prosecutor recounts brutality on Ankit Sharma, demands death penalty for Tahir Hussain, others in 2020 IB official murder case

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:28:18 AM IST

Special Public Prosecutor for the Delhi Police, Advocate Madhukar Pandey, recounted the alleged brutality inflicted on Intelligence Bureau (IB) official Ankit Sharma during the ongoing Delhi riots case, claiming that Sharma acquired 51 injuries on his bod ... read..

Badrinath donation theft case: Retired temple official Rajendra Chauhan's pension, retirement benefits withheld

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 28, 2026 11:28:17 AM IST

In the alleged Shri Badrinath Dham temple offering theft case, all pension and retirement benefits of retired temple official Rajendra Chauhan, who has been arrested in connection with the case, have been withheld. ... read..

"Biggest paper leak racket operating within BJP": Sanjay Raut slams Centre

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:28:03 AM IST

Launching a sharp attack on the Central government over the newly introduced anti-paper leak Bill, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday alleged that the "biggest paper leak racket" operates within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that mere ... read..

"Govt should fulfil its promises...": JMM MP Mahua Maji hits out at Centre over cases filed against student protestors

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:28:00 AM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MP Mahua Maji on Tuesday sharply criticised the Centre, saying that it has failed to fulfil its promises of withdrawing FIRs against the students involved in the Jantar Mantar protest even after the students' movement ended in ... read..

Meta claims PM post removed from Facebook due to Tech Glitch

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 11:27:56 AM IST

Meta on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video on action against examination paper leaks was removed due to a technical error and has since been restored, after the post was briefly unavailable on the platform. ... read..

"Issue concerns people's faith": Samajwadi Party to raise Ram Temple donation embezzlement issue in Parliament today

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:59:07 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) is set to raise the issue of alleged embezzlement of offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. ... read..

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar submits Suspension of Business Notice in RS, seeks judicial inquiry into police action against NEET protesters

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:59:01 AM IST

CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar on Tuesday submitted a Suspension of Business Notice under Rule 267, seeking an immediate discussion in the Upper House on constituting an independent judicial commission to probe the alleged police action against studen ... read..

"Lok Sabha to hold 6-hour debate on anti-paper leak bill today": TMC MP Saugata Roy

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:58:49 AM IST

TMC MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday informed that the Lok Sabha is scheduled to hold a six-hour debate on the proposed anti-paper leak bill today, following an appeal by the Speaker and subsequent discussions between parties after yesterday's parliamentary sess ... read..

Delhi HC sets aside SC Commision direction for appearance of Delhi Police Commissioner, directs closure of complaint proceedings

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:58:47 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has set aside the recommendations issued by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in a complaint alleging caste-based discrimination during the recruitment process for the post of Assistant Sub-Inspector (Radio Technicia ... read..

"Don't mess with students...": Arvind Kejriwal hits out at Union Govt over AK-47 use in Bihar

New Delhi | July 28, 2026 10:58:45 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwl on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning 'Emperor Modi' on the usage of AK-47 against protesting students in Bihar. ... read..

Three bodies recovered after four youth drown in SRSP project in Telangana's Nizamabad; search on for fourth

Nizamabad (Telangana) | July 28, 2026 10:58:41 AM IST

Three bodies have been recovered after four youths drowned in the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) in Telangana's Nizamabad district, while a search operation is underway to trace the fourth person, police said on Tuesday. ... read..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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