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The move comes after the Supreme Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a fresh SIT, under the leadership of a senior IPS officer
Sirsa accused the AAP of adopting double standards and alleged that its leaders had failed to uphold the principles they had previously advocated on examination paper leaks
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister, saying it reflected the BJP's principle of putting the nation and students above any post. He also highlighted Pradhan's role in implementing the National Education Policy and expanding education reforms
Massive fire broke out at four shops in Maharashtra's Washim district early Sunday. Firefighters rushed to the scene and launched efforts to control the blaze. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, while authorities await further details on the incident
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has restored normal operations across its network, reopening all Metro stations for entry and exit after temporary security restrictions imposed during nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy
Announcing her return, the official X handle of the President of India posted: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Delhi after completing her State visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed the new Education Minister, while the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) called off its 36-day agitation after the Centre accepted its key demands
A Japanese company has launched a Rs 8.8 lakh human refrigerator that cools users to 5 degrees Celsius in 10 minutes to combat extreme heat. The odd news roundup also features self-dressing robotic clothes, acupuncture needles left in a patient's leg, and a bizarre toilet-seat drinking contest in Russia
US President Donald Trump said he has not yet decided on launching major strikes against Iran, adding that Tehran is becoming more serious in talks with Washington. The remarks came amid reports of possible military action and rising tensions across the Middle East, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
President Droupadi Murmu praised the Indian diaspora in Romania, calling them true representatives of India whose achievements strengthen bilateral ties. During her historic state visit, she also highlighted the contributions of Indian professionals and companies to Romanias development
Bruh, you boomers believe that children should be seen and not heard, well weve been both seen and heard
Russia-installed officials claimed a Ukrainian strike on tourist resorts in occupied Zaporizhzhia killed 14 people, including four children, while Ukrainian authorities said a Russian drone attack killed three people in Sumy. Romania also reported shooting down a drone that entered its airspace
France is deploying a specially adapted cargo aircraft to drop flame retardants on a massive wildfire near Bordeaux that has forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Across southern Europe, wildfires in France and Spain have displaced more than 2.5 lakh people as authorities intensify firefighting efforts
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi congratulated students following Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calling it a victory for the youth and urging people to stand up against the government
Pralhad Joshi, the Lok Sabha MP from Karnataka's Dharwad constituency, currently serves as the Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy. During the previous NDA government, he also held the portfolios of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday withdrew its 37-day protest at Jantar Mantar, saying it had done so in good faith after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the Centre agreed to its key demands
The demonstration, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), turned into a celebration as supporters hugged each other, raised slogans of Vande Mataram and hailed the resignation as a victory for the student-led agitation
The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drew widespread reactions from the Opposition, with Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shashi Tharoor, Arvind Kejriwal and others describing the development as a victory for students, democracy and accountability
The weather department has also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between July 25 and July 27, warning of rough sea conditions and strong winds along the Odisha coast
CJP said its other demandsincluding Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of action against student protesters, and a public apology from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Delhi Policeremained pending
The Delhi government said the temporary reduction in operating hours was implemented following inputs from the Delhi Police, which recommended additional preventive measures to maintain law and order in central Delhi
Addressing an event on 'Yuganukul Matrutva' (Contemporary Motherhood) on Friday, Bhagwat said children often return home with questions about Hindu deities, but parents are frequently unable to answer them
The ritual, which began on July 15, was organised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to restore the sanctity of the temple premises after the alleged theft of devotees' offerings came to light
The 800-year-old Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage in Maharashtra during which millions of devotees walk on foot to Pandharpur to offer prayers to Lord Vithoba. This year's Wari began on July 7 and concluded on July 25
The resignation comes after sustained demands from opposition parties and student groups holding the minister accountable for alleged irregularities in the country's competitive examination system
In a video message shared on social media, Dipke said he had been unwell for the past few days and is currently undergoing treatment while continuing to support the movement
The allegations were made by CJP activist Ashutosh Ranka in a social media post as the party continued its agitation over alleged examination irregularities and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The FIR was registered at the Kartavya Path Police Station based on the complaint of a police inspector posted there. It pertains to the violence that broke out on Rafi Marg, near Rail Bhavan and close to Parliament
The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm warnings for multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
She recalled her years as a teacher, noting how even modest classrooms could change the course of families and communities.
A later recording captured a vessel identifying itself as Disha reporting that it had come under attack.
The Chinese Communist Party is using its global distant-water fleet to conduct ecocide across at least three continents in both hemispheres, Cruz said.
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Videos of the incident have also surfaced, showing the vehicle almost flattened and engulfed in fire
More than 200 people have been killed, several hundred injured and thousands displaced since ethnic violence first broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023
An interim order was passed by a bench which also clarified that its order would not affect news reporting of court proceedings
They said the Lucknow zonal office of the central agency raided eight premises in the national capital and the two states as part of the probe against a company identified as Santosh Overseas Ltd., its promoters and linked entities
The incident has drawn comparisons with NASAs Apollo 12 mission, which was struck by lightning twice shortly after launch from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on November 14, 1969
Iran on Friday carried out drone strikes targeting US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following the a night of US attacks on the Islamic Republic
Around 40 people are still missing and the toll might increase, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Meanwhile, Russia said that six people were killed and 26 injured in a Ukrainian missile attack on a factory in Russias Kirov region on Friday
Young people do not leave their classrooms because they want to become politicians. They protest because they believe the system meant to protect their future has failed them
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The move comes after months of scrutiny over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET paper leak controversy and widespread student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
The protestors blocked the Dorina Crossing area in the Esplanade area, hurled footwear and water bottles at the men in uniform
Thousands of protesters have gathered at Jantar Mantar over the past few days, prompting police to seal off Parliament Street, Tolstoy Road and Jai Singh Marg. A Google Maps check of the stretch on Friday showed a ''heavy traffic'' alert across all three major roads
Drones hovered over Erbil before air defences were activated, resulting in explosions and smoke near the city's airport, which hosts US-led coalition troops. Since hostilities resumed in the region, drone attacks, which Kurdish authorities blamed on Iran, have repeatedly been intercepted over Erbil
The move comes a day after the Centre assured the setting up of fast-track courts to try cases involving examination malpractices, including the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak, amid nationwide protests demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system
The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspected the corridor between July 5 and 8, after which Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL) submitted compliance reports addressing all observations raised during the inspection
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the July 20 police action against students were false, clarifying that only a representation had been submitted and no writ petition was filed before the Supreme Court

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