M3M India to invest Rs 600 crore in developing Capital Financial Center in Gurugram
M3M India will invest Rs 600 crore in Capital Financial Center development. This commercial hub will serve as the nucleus for Smart City Delhi Airport. The project offers premium office spaces and retail units within a 22-storey tower. It features advanced building systems and efficient mobility solutions for businesses. The location provides excellent connectivity to IGI Airport and major expressways.
BJP MPs Hit Back at Rahul Gandhis Allegations Against Amit Shah
New Delhi, July 30: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp counterattack against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his recent statements in the Lok Sabha. Several BJP MPs dismissed Gandhis allegations as baseless and questioned his parliamentary language and approach to opposition politics. BJP MPs asserted that Rahul Gandhi is attempting to politicize ... Read more BJP MPs Hit Back at Rahul Gandhis Allegations Against Amit Shah
New Delhi, July 30: During the monsoon session of Parliament, Congress MPs led by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a protest at the entrance of Parliament. They demanded a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the police action against protesters on July 20. The opposition alleged that during the protests, students faced baton charges, ... Read more Congress MPs Protest in Parliament, Demand Accountability from Amit Shah Over Police Action Against Students
Surprising Findings on Cage-Free Egg Production: A New Study Reveals Environmental Concerns
New Delhi, July 30: Most people consider cage-free or free-range eggs to be a superior choice. However, a new study has unveiled some surprising facts. The research indicates that these methods, which are adopted for the better welfare of hens, may impose additional burdens on the environment. While animal welfare is enhanced, greenhouse gas emissions ... Read more Surprising Findings on Cage-Free Egg Production: A New Study Reveals Environmental Concerns
Supreme Court Directs Government on Pellet Gun Use During Protests
New Delhi, July 30: The Supreme Court has addressed a petition regarding the use of pellet guns against protesters during a march to Parliament in Delhi. On Thursday, the court issued a notice to the central government, directing them to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured by pellet guns. The Supreme Court ordered the ... Read more Supreme Court Directs Government on Pellet Gun Use During Protests
LIVE: Opposition walks out of RS during debate on anti-paper leak bill
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha on Thursday, July 30, is set to discuss the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, a day after the bill was passed in the Lok Sabha after an intense debate between the Treasury and Opposition benches. Live Updates: 12: 33 pm: Rajya Sabha takes up question hour. 12:20 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
JP Nadda Criticizes Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Claims Government Ready for Discussion
New Delhi, July 30: The standoff between the ruling party and the opposition in Parliament continues. On Thursday, tensions escalated in the Rajya Sabha as Congress and several other opposition parties boycotted the proceedings. In response, Leader of the House JP Nadda launched a sharp attack on the opposition. He accused the opposition of aiming ... Read more JP Nadda Criticizes Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Claims Government Ready for Discussion
Watch: BJP protesters detained in Delhi over Punjab paper leak issue
Act fearlessly, CRPF chief tells troops amid pellet gun row
New Delhi:Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General GP Singh had on Monday, July 27, assured the countrys largest paramilitary force that he would personally take responsibility for the actions of its personnel during the recent anti-NEET protests, while adding that those found to have acted recklessly would face disciplinary action under the forces rules. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Oppo A7 Pro Max to Launch on August 4 With 10,000mAh Battery, Three Storage Variants
NEW DELHI, July 31: Oppo has officially announced that the Oppo A7 Pro Max will be launched in China on August 4. The smartphone maker has also confirmed key details about the upcoming handset, including its battery, colour options, storage variants, and design. Launch Scheduled for August 4 According to the company, the Oppo A7 ... Read more Oppo A7 Pro Max to Launch on August 4 With 10,000mAh Battery, Three Storage Variants
Extensive traffic restrictions are in place for the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage. Heavy vehicles will be barred from July 30 on the Delhi-Haridwar highway. All vehicle movement will cease from August 4 to August 12. Authorities have intensified safety arrangements and police deployment along the routes. Travelers should check advisories and allow extra travel time.
Plea on use of pellet gun: SC asks Centre to preserve ammunition log of RAF used in NEET protests
The PIL, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, has been jointly instituted by Azad along with two individuals who claim they sustained pellet injuries during the Sansad Chalo protest in central Delhi on July 20
Rajya Sabha to Present Amendment Bill on Public Examinations This Thursday
New Delhi, July 30: The Rajya Sabha will present the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, this Thursday. During the proceedings, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan informed the house that the bill, passed by the Lok Sabha, has been granted exemption under Rule 123 of the Rules of Procedure for consideration and passage in ... Read more Rajya Sabha to Present Amendment Bill on Public Examinations This Thursday
Todays Gold Rate in India July 30: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad
22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on July 3
No more blue: Indian hockey teams to don saffron jersey in WC
New Delhi: The Indian mens and womens hockey teams will be seen in saffron jerseys instead of their traditional blue kits at next months FIH World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, a change that has been questioned by former captain Viren Rasquinha. Unveiling the new jersey on its social media pages, Hockey India said Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Opposition Disrupts Lok Sabha Proceedings, Session Adjourned Until 2 PM
New Delhi, July 30: The Lok Sabhas question hour was disrupted on the ninth day of the monsoon session. Speaker Om Birla adjourned the proceedings for the day until 2 PM due to the oppositions uproar, just two minutes after the session began. At 11 AM, the parliamentary session commenced with congratulations to Indias medal ... Read more Opposition Disrupts Lok Sabha Proceedings, Session Adjourned Until 2 PM
Lok Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Amid Opposition Ruckus
New Delhi, July 30: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned until 2 PM on Thursday due to a ruckus created by the opposition, marking the ninth day of the monsoon session. Speaker Om Birla suspended the session within just two minutes of its commencement. The session began at 11 AM with congratulations extended ... Read more Lok Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Amid Opposition Ruckus
Supreme Court permits pellet guns in exceptional cases during Jantar Mantar protest hearing
The Supreme Court permits police pellet gun use in exceptional situations. This observation came during hearings on petitions arising from a protest. The court directed the Delhi government to provide medical treatment. It also asked the Centre to preserve ammunition logs. This move is significant given the dispute over force used.
Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid Opposition uproar
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday, July 30, after the Opposition ruckus disrupted the House proceedings during the Question Hour. The session commenced with acknowledgements for Indias medal winners at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Following this, the Speaker presided over the proceedings for the Question Hour. However, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New Delhi, July 30: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has called upon voters in the Bankipur, Manjalpur, and Datia assembly constituencies to actively participate in the upcoming elections. He emphasized that every single vote is crucial for the bright future of these regions. In a post on the social ... Read more Nitin Naveen Urges Voters in Bankipur, Manjalpur, and Datia to Participate in Elections for a Developed India
'Cap 278 Signing Off': Rahane Announces Retirement From All Forms Of Cricket
Border Gavaskar Trophy: Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, drawing a curtain on a career that saw him featured in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India while also turning out in 212 IPL games for six teams. Rahane, who famously led the side to a spectacular Border Gavaskar Trophy series win in Australia in 2020-21, last played for India in the 2023 away Test series against the West Indies. He announced his retirement by sharing a video on social media with a caption, Cap 278 signing off. Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful. The reality of life is that everything has a beginning and everything has an end. When the time comes, you simply have to respect it and move forward. I have always relied on timing in my batting and have always understood its importance. Today, I feel the timing is right for me to move on and announce my retirement from international cricket and all formats. From those early days, travelling from Dombivli as a young boy just to practise, I gave this game everything I had, Rahane, active on the domestic circuit and led Mumbai until the 2024-25 season, said in a video. Rahane made his India debut in 2011 during the tour of England and has 2962 ODI runs as well. He made his Test debut in 2013 and went on to score 5077 runs in 144 innings, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties. Every single day, every innings, every opportunity I got to bat, the dream was always to wear the India cap. I lived by one simple rule always put my country and my team ahead of myself. I played this game with complete honesty, and I have always believed that if your intent is right, the game will always take care of you. Since the time I made my debut as a first-class cricketer, Indian cricket has grown tremendously, and I feel so proud to have been a part of it over the last 20 years, he added. He continued, While my chapter as an Indian cricketer comes to an end, my journey with the game doesn't. I look forward to helping the next generation, sharing the values this sport has taught me and giving back to the game that has given me everything. From starting out as a young player in Mumbai to playing for India, it has been an absolute honour. There have been many wins and losses along the way, but the sheer joy of playing cricket, being part of different teams and creating lifelong memories that has been the greatest satisfaction of my career. Rahane has been part of the IPL since the first season in 2008. From 2011 to 2015, Rahane was with Rajasthan Royals. In 2016 and 2017, Rahane represented the Rising Pune Supergiants while RR were banned. He was traded to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2020before joining Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022. Rahane got a boost to his IPL career in IPL 2023 when Chennai Super Kings (his sixth IPL franchise) lifted the trophy. It was also Rahane's first IPL title. Rahane has been part of the IPL since the first season in 2008. From 2011 to 2015, Rahane was with Rajasthan Royals. In 2016 and 2017, Rahane represented the Rising Pune Supergiants while RR were banned. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ajinkya means unbeatable, but cricket has shown me defeat many times. As cricketers, we fail more often than we succeed. My team has lost matches. I have made mistakes, but there is one place where I was never defeated, and that was in your hearts. Thank you for your love, your faith and your support. Cap number 278, signing off, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
850 exhibitors to take part in Delhi gifting, stationery expo
Paperworld Delhi, being held in the Capital for the first time after five editions in Mumbai, will focus on stationery, writing instruments, school and office supplies, art materials, paper products, packaging, educational solutions and workplace essentials. The exhibitions will also have dedicated spaces for start-ups, product innovations and sustainable solutions.
India Climbs in Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally, Australia Remains on Top
New Delhi, July 30: The seventh day of the Commonwealth Games 2026 has been remarkable for India. The country secured one gold and two silver medals, bringing its total medal count to 15. This achievement has also improved Indias position in the medal tally. So far, India has won 3 gold, 9 silver, and 3 ... Read more India Climbs in Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally, Australia Remains on Top
UN Takes Action to Mitigate Public Health Risks from Rodents in Gaza
New Delhi, July 30: The United Nations has intensified efforts to assist the people of Gaza in combating significant public health threats, particularly the spread of rodents. This information was shared by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). OCHA reported on Wednesday that assessments conducted earlier this month revealed a widespread ... Read more UN Takes Action to Mitigate Public Health Risks from Rodents in Gaza
The incident has sparked debate about visitor behaviour at heritage sites and brought attention to ASI regulations that prohibit tobacco use and other activities at protected monuments.
Heavy Rain Expected in Delhi-NCR with Yellow Alert Issued
Noida, July 30: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and the entire National Capital Region (NCR) on July 30. According to the latest forecast, the sky will be overcast throughout the day, with light to moderate rainfall expected in several areas. Residents may also experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong ... Read more Heavy Rain Expected in Delhi-NCR with Yellow Alert Issued
Indian Athletes Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026: President Congratulates Medal Winners
New Delhi, July 30: The seventh day of the Commonwealth Games 2026 was a remarkable success for India. On Wednesday, Murali Shreeshankar secured a silver medal in the mens long jump, while para-athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched gold in the T47 100-meter event. Mohammad Basil also made headlines by winning the silver medal in the ... Read more Indian Athletes Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026: President Congratulates Medal Winners
After Delhi win, CJP turns focus to Telangana education reforms
Hyderabad:Volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) who were part of a 36-day agitation in Delhi, which culminated in the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, held a victory march and demonstration at Peoples Plaza on Wednesday, July 29, training their sights next on education reform in Telangana. Around 70 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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The Cockroach Janta Party demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi alleged Shah ordered police action against student protesters on July twenty. Gandhi claimed Shah is either culpable or incompetent regarding the incident. The BJP rejected these allegations, calling them false claims. The exchange occurs amid ongoing political debate over the protest.
SRINAGAR: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold a crucial Selection Committee meeting on August 3 in New Delhi to consider the induction of eligible Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS) officers into the Indian Police Service (IPS) under the promotion quota. The meeting is expected to consider filling eight IPS vacancies identified by []
IUST to host conference on innovative pedagogies for future-ready higher education
Awantipora, Jul 29: The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), through its Design Innovation Centre, is set to host a high-profile, two-day National Conference on Innovative Pedagogies for Future-Ready Higher Education from July 30-31, 2026. The mega academic event will be inaugurated by Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman of the Higher Education Council, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, who will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest and deliver the keynote address. The conference aims to bring together Vice Chancellors, heads of institutions, and policy coordinators from across Jammu and Kashmir to strategize the implementation of the pioneering Design Your Own Degree (DYoD) initiative and National Education Policy (NEP-2020) frameworks. Speaking ahead of the event, Vice Chancellor IUST, Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, who is the patron of this significant conference, emphasised the salience of this dialogue in the backdrop of the NEP framework, which aims at a collaborative, student-centric, and technology-driven learning ecosystem. He called this conference a meaningful initiative to promote innovations and strengthen future readiness of higher education in the region. The two-day event features a comprehensive lineup of interesting sessions, including interdisciplinary breakthrough sessions by top academicians, including Prof. Shobha Bagai from the University of New Delhi, Prof Javed Hussain Mir, Professor of Practice, DYoD documentary screening that maps student creative projects. The conference will also feature an inter-institutional innovative project showcase, where students from IUST, University of Kashmir, University of Jammu, SMVDU, regional cluster universities, GDC Parade Jammu, and ICSC Kashmir will compete for prestigious innovation titles. The entire event will culminate on July 31 with a formal valedictory session presenting the Best Innovation Award and the Best Interdisciplinary Project Award to pioneering student teams. The conference is being coordinated by Dr. Inayet Rasool, Coordinator, DYoD Programme, IUST.
Indias sports business ecosystem to converge at TOI SFI Expo-2026
India's sports industry will gather at the TOI Sports Fitness and Infrastructure Expo-2026 in New Delhi. This premier business-to-business exhibition aims to foster India's sporting growth and development. Policymakers and industry leaders will discuss future strategies for sports infrastructure and investment. Over 200 exhibitors will showcase diverse products and emerging sports technologies. The event supports India's preparations for major international sporting events.
Left-backed student groups stage fresh protest at Jantar Mantar
Left-affiliated student groups protested at Jantar Mantar demanding the release of detained students. They called for an end to the criminalization of student protests across various states. Activists highlighted alleged police brutality and injuries sustained by students during recent demonstrations. Several social media accounts linked to the movement were reportedly blocked by authorities. Protesters urged for accountability and the immediate release of all arrested students.
Delhi anticipates the highest temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Mumbai and Pune are expected to experience comparatively cooler weather conditions. Several cities will see temperature fluctuations throughout the coming week. Forecasts indicate varying maximum temperatures across these major urban centers. Weather patterns will differ significantly from north to south India.
The Supreme Court has modified its prior order regarding coal block scam cases. Appeals against trial court acquittals or convictions can now go to Delhi High Court. This decision revises a twelve-year-old directive mandating all appeals in the Supreme Court. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the Supreme Court should not be the first appeal forum. The court agreed to categorize cases for future hearings starting August eighteenth.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Spotted on UL Demko, 45W Fast Charging Support Tipped
NEW DELHI, July 30: The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has reportedly appeared on the UL Demko certification database, suggesting that the smartphone could launch soon in India and other global markets. The handset has already been spotted on multiple certification platforms, including the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), indicating an imminent debut. Certification Reveals ... Read more Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Spotted on UL Demko, 45W Fast Charging Support Tipped
Delhi-NCR weather today, July 30 2026: Delhi-NCR anticipates generally cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms on Thursday. Delhi expects moderate rainfall and lightning throughout the day. Gurugram and Faridabad may experience very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall spells. Noida and Ghaziabad are forecast to have warm daytime temperatures. Humidity levels will vary across the different cities.
Delhi University NCWEB UG Ward Quota Admission 2026 Begins; Apply By August 7
Delhi University NCWEB has opened online applications for undergraduate admissions under the ward quota for 2026-27 until August 7, 2026.
2 years after death, Supreme Court clears former PM Manmohan Singh in Coalgate case
The Supreme Court has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block scam case. This decision comes more than eleven years after a Delhi court summoned him as an accused. The court closed the case nearly two years after his demise in November 2024. The apex court quashed the trial court's order taking cognisance of the crime.
Nearly half of Indias workforce could benefit from AI: Report
NEW DELHI, July 29: Generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) is likely to transform the way Indians work rather than lead to widespread job losses, with nearly half of Indias non-agricultural workforce expected to use AI as a productivity tool, a report has said. According to an analysis of Goldman Sachs, Gen-AI could automate 9-17 per cent []
India, US trade pact operation after India gets comparative advantage
NEW DELHI, July 29: The first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US will come into operation as soon as the United States is able to ensure that India gets a comparative advantage over its competitors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He also said that as long []
When the Union Cabinet approved the National Education Policy on 29 July 2020, India received its most ambitious educational reform framework in more than three decades. The policy proposed universal school participation by 2030, a 50 per cent gross enrolment ratio in higher education by 2035, foundational literacy, multidisciplinary universities, vocational exposure, flexible academic pathways, greater use of technology and stronger institutional autonomy. Six years later, NEP 2020 has clearly changed the language, structure and direction of education. However, its ultimate success will depend not on the number of frameworks issued, but on whether students learn better, teachers receive adequate support and institutions become more capable and equitable. The first major achievement is that a reform architecture now exists. The 5+3+3+4 curricular structure has formally recognised the educational importance of children between the ages of three and six. Vidya Pravesh, Balvatika, NIPUN Bharat, new curriculum frameworks, competency based assessment, the Academic Bank of Credits and four year undergraduate programmes have moved educational reform beyond general declarations. The challenge is that institutional adoption is still uneven. A new structure cannot transform education when classrooms lack trained teachers, suitable materials, academic counselling or administrative capacity. Recent school data show both progress and unfinished work. UDISE+ 2025-26 reports that India now has approximately 1.027 crore schoolteachers, an increase of 8.3 per cent over 2022-23. The reported pupil teacher ratio has improved to 10 at the foundational stage, 12 at the preparatory stage, 17 at the middle stage and 21 at the secondary stage. Secondary school dropout declined from 13.8 per cent in 2022-23 to 7 per cent in 2025-26, while secondary gross enrolment rose to 71.7 per cent. These are important gains. Yet only 51.9 per cent of students were retained through the secondary stage, and the country still had 1,00,843 single teacher schools. National averages, therefore, conceal serious local shortages and regional disparities. Learning outcomes remain the most important test. ASER 2024 showed a recovery after the disruption caused by the pandemic, but only 48.8 per cent of rural Class V children could read a Class II text. In other words, more than half of the children assessed in Class V had not reached a basic reading standard expected three years earlier. This is not merely a school problem. Weak foundational learning later affects mathematics, science, comprehension, employability and confidence. The next stage of implementation must make regular diagnostic assessment, remedial teaching and support based on the actual ability of children part of normal schooling rather than temporary campaigns. Higher education presents a similar combination of expansion and uneven quality. AISHE 2023-24 recorded 4.50 crore students in higher education, compared with 3.42 crore in 2014-15. The gross enrolment ratio reached 30 per cent, up from 23.7 per cent, but it remains far below the NEP target of 50 per cent by 2035. Female gross enrolment reached 31.2 per cent. The corresponding figures for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students increased to 27.8 and 22.8 per cent respectively. These improvements show that access has widened. However, access cannot be treated as an achievement in isolation. Students require qualified faculty, functioning laboratories, libraries, research support, fair assessment and credible degrees. Flexibility is among the most visible contributions of NEP 2020. By June 2026, the government reported that 170 universities had adopted the National Credit Framework, 2,469 institutions had joined the Academic Bank of Credits and 153 universities were offering biannual admissions and multiple entry and exit options. SWAYAM had expanded to more than 18,580 courses, recording over 6.1 crore enrolments. These platforms can widen access, facilitate academic mobility and support lifelong learning. Yet flexibility must not become academic fragmentation. Students need proper guidance so that credit accumulation leads to a coherent qualification and genuine intellectual depth rather than an unrelated collection of courses. The policys promise of digital education also requires closer attention to inequality. UDISE+ 2025-26 found that 69.9 per cent of schools had computer access and 67.4 per cent had internet connectivity. This represents substantial progress, but it also means that roughly one third of schools still lacked internet access. Only 58.2 per cent had ramps with handrails. Technology cannot produce inclusion when students lack devices, reliable connectivity, accessible content or academic support in Indian languages. Artificial intelligence should strengthen teaching and research, but institutions must also protect privacy, originality, academic integrity and independent thinking. Vocational education is another area where intent must be matched by implementation. Skill courses, internships and certificates have expanded, but employability cannot be created through course titles alone. Institutions need trained instructors, equipment and sustained partnerships with industries, banks, hospitals, startups, local enterprises and public organisations. Internships should involve real assignments, supervision and evaluation. Communication, problem solving, teamwork, ethical judgement and digital competence should be developed throughout an academic programme rather than added as a placement exercise in the final semester. Teachers remain the central agents of reform. They are being asked to manage multilingual classrooms, use digital tools, conduct continuous assessment, teach students with different learning levels and adopt new curricula. These expectations are reasonable only when teachers receive subject specific training, mentoring, manageable workloads and professional security. Universities must also reduce excessive dependence on temporary faculty and protect teaching and research time from avoidable administrative paperwork. The next six years should therefore focus on outcomes. Governments must publish state implementation plans with budgets, timelines and measurable indicators. School systems should prioritise early childhood education, foundational learning, proper teacher deployment and secondary retention. Higher education should focus on faculty recruitment, research capacity, student counselling, employability and transparent institutional autonomy. Public funding must support classrooms, laboratories, libraries, digital access and research rather than expecting institutions to implement reforms through instructions alone. NEP 2020 has given India a valuable direction. Six years of implementation have produced new structures, digital platforms and measurable gains in access. The unfinished task is to convert them into consistent learning and opportunity across every district and institution. India has built the roadmap. It must now ensure that every student and teacher can actually travel on it. Dr. Brajesh Kumar Tiwari, Associate Professor, Atal School of Management, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi (The views expressed are personal.)
Over 30 Lakh Delhi Homes Getting Piped Water, 6-Month e-KYC Drive Announced
The DJB board also approved a series of projects aimed at cleaning the Yamuna, expanding Delhi's sewage-treatment capacity and strengthening the city's water infrastructure.
Rajya Sabha passes bill to make insult to Vande Mataram criminal offence
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to make insult to national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed with a voice vote. As soon as the House convened in the post-lunch session, following two back-to-back adjournments earlier in the day, []
Jantar-Mantar, another perspective
As a follow up of the agreement reached between the agitating students at Jantar-Mantar and the government of India recently, some pertinent and important questions have arisen that need answers. These answers have to come from the government, the leaders of the agitators of Jantar-Mantar, New Delhi, the political class of the nation, the civil society and the parents of the agitators. The way things were let loose by the organisers at the venue of the agitation and especially during the Sansad-Chalo march on 20 July 2026, they have disturbed the very edifice of decency in public life, importance of moral values in society and also the public order. In a democracy like India where diversity is a part of our civilization and culture, difference of opinion is a fact of life. We have existed despite and inspite of all these differences and diversity and marched ahead for the last thousands of years as a great civilization. When we got freedom from the British colonial rule in 1947, we chose parliamentary democracy and also adopted the constitution that showed us the way to run the chosen democracy and the democratic way of life. However, though unfortunately, some politicians and their families after 1947 took it for granted to be in the government for all the times to come. The Congress led this notion successfully for a long time. The first family of Congress party, the Nehru-Gandhi family, took it as its entitlement to be in the government on a permanent basis. This false notion also travelled to other regional parties in the country in their own context. Congress always treated the intermittent rule by parties other than it at the Centre as a time-gap arrangement. This theory of time-gap arrangement was for the first time seriously challenged by the BJP in and after 2014. The whole fuss among the parties in opposition and particularly the Congress is about the continuation of the Modi-led NDA-BJP government at the Centre for the third time continuously coupled with the establishment of same governments in most of the states in the country. The opposition, due to its own shortcomings, has failed to convince the general masses of the country about its genuineness in public life and has consistently failed to win elections in a row. Frustration in this regard has led it, and particularly the Congress party, to adopt means that are socially, politically and morally unethical and unconvincing. The first thing the opposition led by the Congress did over the last 12 years was to resort to oral diarrhea and using unparliamentary language that it adopted as a means to embarrass the government in power. Its statements, speeches, public behavior, role in the parliament and interactions with the government and in the media created a number of questions about the standards that it has set for itself. A number of times their leaders had to apologize in courts for their baseless statements issued against the Prime Minister and the other ministers in the cabinet. Its spokespersons on debates and discussions in the media followed their leaders and stooped extraordinarily low in their presentations. This scenario over the last more than a decade has definitely impacted the social fabric of the country; and mostly negatively. Gone are the days when editors in charge of news and views would scrutinize the matter and take extra care about the content that would be published, broadcast or telecast on their domains. Live debates have become a big social nuisance in addition to creating noise pollution. Entertainment media, which includes TV channels and films in particular, has also added to this indecency and unbecoming conduct that is exhibited on a daily basis on them which families throughout the nation watch willingly and unwillingly. TRP has taken control of reason, logic, ethics, tradition and morality. This scenario has further worsened the family and social standards in general. Protests, their content and outbursts and the kind of demonstrations held at Jantar-Mantar and outside were reflective of this social and family degradation at large. The upbringing of children by their families and also their schooling were brutally exposed bringing shame to the society. The demonstrators assembled there made it sure to put on record their indecent behaviour, ugly utterances and naked invectives against men, women, institutions and the government. They didnt spare even the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, his late mother and his international acquaintances and friends notwithstanding the hard fact that he was elected for the third time as Prime Minister by virtue of the peoples mandate and was a highly recognized figure internationally. It was stunning to note that besides the boys, some young girls in their fit of agitational craze at Jantar-Mantar used filthy language which even hardened criminals desist to use. They went berserk with their ugly body language, offensive overtures, vulgar dances and participation in violent acts against the police and the administration who were performing on the ground in line of their duty. Those protesters who had no relation whatsoever with the NEET and paper leaks were in command on 20 July 2026 on different routes to the parliament to damage public and private property. An internal report of the police suggests that criminals and anti-social elements with the background of serious crimes joined the protests and received patronage of the organisers of the event. According to an official report submitted by the Delhi Police to the government, an analysis of 2,873 participants at the July 20, 2026 Parliament protest march revealed that 989 individuals had prior criminal records involving heinous offenses, including 101 murder accused and others booked for robbery and assault. The following detailed break up is highly disturbing in this context for anyone concerned. The details include: Murder-101, Attempt to murder-62, Dacoity/Robbery-284, Rape-61, POCSO-6, Molestation of women-25, Arms Act-229, Snatching-135, Kidnapping-19, NDPS-67 and other IPC/BNS & Special laws-1884. Police stated that no permission was granted for the Parliament march, leading to clashes that injured 118 police personnel. Law enforcement agencies also said that the presence of these individuals involved in rioting on 20 July 2026 is being scrutinized to determine if external criminal elements infiltrated the demonstration to trigger violence, attack police, and vandalize vehicles. Meanwhile, student cases without a criminal history are reportedly being reviewed or dropped amid separate legal scrutiny. Surprisingly, the organisers of the agitation, the CJP, publicly pressed for dropping of all FIRs against individuals which under the circumstances seems unlikely to happen. Sonam Wangchuk, who already left for Ladakh is on record suggesting that the peaceful agitators need not to be booked by the police. However, he chose to be silent about the violent ones against whom the police have moved as per the law of the land. The fact of the matter is that this is not an end in itself. The way things moved during the month of July 2026 even after the end of the agitation raises a number of doubts about the future course of events. Forces, in and outside the country, bent upon disturbing the advance march of India and the Indian society need only an excuse to play their games. The course correction so far as reform in educational policy and NEET system is concerned was tried to be bulldozed when the Congress and some other opposition parties in parliament opposed the very introduction of the Bill to deal with the issue. But they know it better that the treasury benches can bulldoze their very opposition to it by passing the Bill on their own strength. The forces that are hell bent upon to make anarchy in the country, abuse in the parliament and indecency on roads the new normal need to be told categorically that it cant happen whatsoever be the cost. The government of the day is required to take the necessary corrective and decisive action forthwith. Damage is already done; the society needs to have a deep introspection, so the families as well. This is clearly the responsibility of all the organs of the society to respond to the historical call that awaits resolution for the generations to come. The author is a senior BJP & KP leader, Human Rights Defender and a columnist.
Russia Responds to Western Conspiracies, Says Foreign Minister Lavrov
New Delhi, July 30: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western partners of conspiring against Russia. He stated, We understand every conspiracy they devise. He emphasized that the entire Western bloc has united against Russia during an interview with the state news agency TASS. Lavrov described the current situation as serious, highlighting the escalating ... Read more Russia Responds to Western Conspiracies, Says Foreign Minister Lavrov
Delhi high court refuses HPV shots stay, but seeks Centre's response
The Delhi High Court declined to halt the HPV immunisation campaign. Authorities must now explain the vaccine's introduction within four weeks. The court emphasized the need for proper protocols before administering vaccines. A Public Interest Litigation raised concerns about long-term safety and consent. The next hearing for this matter is scheduled for October 29.
Rahul Gandhi Faces Backlash in Lok Sabha Over Controversial Remarks
New Delhi, July 30: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. His statements have drawn sharp criticism from several members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), who labeled his claims as baseless, misleading, and unparliamentary. Many leaders have called for ... Read more Rahul Gandhi Faces Backlash in Lok Sabha Over Controversial Remarks
Rahul Gandhis Allegations on Paper Leak Spark Controversy in Parliament
New Delhi, July 30: BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh has launched a fierce attack on the opposition following Rahul Gandhis speech in the Lok Sabha regarding the paper leak issue, student protests, and various allegations against the government. Singh criticized the opposition for attempting to divert attention from serious discussions on paper leaks by making ... Read more Rahul Gandhis Allegations on Paper Leak Spark Controversy in Parliament
Maharashtra Urges Central Government for Swift Approval of Sagarmala 2.0 Projects
New Delhi, July 30: Maharashtras Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane met with the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Wednesday. During this meeting, he requested the central government to prioritize the approval of various projects under the Sagarmala 2.0 program for Maharashtra. Rane emphasized the need for prompt approval of ... Read more Maharashtra Urges Central Government for Swift Approval of Sagarmala 2.0 Projects
Strategic Tripartite Partnership to Boost Indias Rail Freight Market
New Delhi, July 30: Aiming to enhance Indias rapidly growing rail freight market, Kolkata-based Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited, global rail leasing company TOAX Group, and TrinityRail Global Inc. from the United States have formed a strategic tripartite partnership. This collaboration seeks to develop a modern and integrated railcar leasing platform in India, making freight ... Read more Strategic Tripartite Partnership to Boost Indias Rail Freight Market
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Delhi HC declines to stay HPV vaccination drive, seeks Centres reply
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By-elections in Three States on July 30, Results on August 3
New Delhi, July 30: Voting for by-elections in three assembly seats across three states will take place today, July 30. The seats up for election include Bankipur in Bihar, Datia in Madhya Pradesh, and Manjalpur in Gujarat. The results for these by-elections will be announced on August 3. In Madhya Pradeshs Datia seat, a fierce ... Read more By-elections in Three States on July 30, Results on August 3
India emerging as global manufacturing hub, shift from services underway: Jyotiraditya Scindia
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European Nations Unite to Combat Wildfires in France and Spain
New Delhi, July 30: France and Spain are currently battling devastating wildfires, with support coming from Romania, Greece, and Poland. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, praised the solidarity shown by these nations. In a post on the social media platform X, President von der Leyen stated, The wildfires in France and ... Read more European Nations Unite to Combat Wildfires in France and Spain
CAQM urges NCR States to deploy drones to monitor stubble burning
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SC nixes retrospective green clearance order
Allows Centre to frame amnesty schemes New Delhi: Observing that protective environmental checks cannot be altered by issuing administrative orders, the Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed a 2021 office memorandum permitting the Centre and other authorities to grant retrospective clearances to projects that commenced without obtaining the green nod. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya []
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Upcoming By-elections in Three States: Voting on July 30, Results on August 3
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Threats Against Pappu Yadav: Police Launch Investigation
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CJP Urges Government to Take Concrete Steps Against Exam Paper Leaks
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Karnataka CM Invites Tamil Nadu Counterpart for Cauvery Basin Visit Amid Water Dispute
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