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Fire Breaks Out at Girls Residential School in APs Penugonda; 2 Injured

Gas leak during cylinder replacement triggers blaze in kitchen; over 400 students evacuated safely

NANGreenMet To Set Up Rare-Earth Magnet Plant in Naidupeta Industrial Park

Critical minerals and advanced manufacturing platform NAN GreenMet announced the setting up of the country's first fully integrated high-performa

Par Panel Urges FSSAI to Finalise Front-of-Pack Labelling Norms

With rising consumption of packaged and ultra-processed food, the panel stressed the timely availability of clear and easily understandable nutri

Parliament standoff: Government reaches out to opposition for NEET debate, urges talks without preconditions

The government is engaging opposition leaders to resolve the Parliament deadlock over the NEET paper leak. Discussions aim to end disruptions whi

Is There a Doctor on the Plane? How Ashish Sinha Responds to Mid-Air Emergencies

The Quint's editor-in-chief Raghav Bahl is in conversation with Dr. Ashish Sinha in this new episode of VIGILANT.

Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan targets Prime Minister Narendra Modi over NEET irregularities; hits out at Centre for police crackdown on student protests in New Delhi

Students Federation of India takes out a Charter of Rights march to Kerala Lok Bhavan in solidarity with the youth protest spearheaded by the Coc

Water cannon, tug of war and a stolen gate: Patna NEET protest goes viral

Russian Oil Discounts Dry Up as Middle East Crisis Deepens

BPCL has secured crude supplies for August and is scouting for cargoes for September delivery, Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta told analysts after the co

Basava Marga Award to be presented on Linganna Satyampetes death anniversary on July 25

Vishwaradhya Satyampete, president of the Basava Marga Pratishthana, will preside over the function

France expected to announce Zinedine Zidane as its new coach early next week

France's new football coach will be announced next Tuesday. Zinedine Zidane is widely expected to replace Didier Deschamps after his departure. D

Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Is About Future Of India, Says CM DK Shivakumar

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar also questioned the use of force against protesting students in New Delhi and elsewhere

EU Fines Google 890 Million for Violating Digital Antitrust Rules

Brussels says tech giant used Google Play and Search to favour its own services, hurting competition.

While India added teachers, Telangana lost nearly 7,400 of them in a decade amid rising student enrolments

The drop in number of teachers has been accompanied by a sharp drop in number of colleges, rise in Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER), decline in pupil-

Lord Jagannaths Return Journey: Puri Gears Up For Sacred Bahuda Yatra

The three majestic chariots of the Holy Trinity have completed the traditional Dakshina Moda (southward turn) ritual near the Gundicha Temple, sy

Inspector injured in attack by protesters near Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

An inspector was injured while walking to duty near Jantar Mantar. He encountered a large protest group raising anti-police slogans. Approximatel

Psychology says people who make fun of others aren't just mean, they may be revealing a lot about themselves

While playful teasing among trusted friends can build closeness, repeated ridicule often reflects unhealthy communication patterns and can negati

Adani Group Seeks Rule Change to Clear Path for Airline Venture

Rival airlines are expected to oppose the proposal over concerns about conflicts in airport slot allocation, reports said

'Don't fall into trap of vested interests', BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar tells NEET protesters

Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged students protesting the NEET paper leak to debate the issue in Parliament. He advised students against falling into ve

India's CWG weightlifting quota reduced due to doping violations; Dilbagh withdrawn

India's weightlifting representation at the Commonwealth Games has diminished from sixteen to eleven quotas, resulting in Dilbagh Singh's withdra

5 Killed, 2 Injured After Car Plunges In Roadside Pond In Odisha

Seven persons, all in the age group of 25-28, were on the way to attend a friend's wedding when the accident happened.

TTD Plans Lounges For Srivani Darshan Devotees At Tirumala

Devotees taking Srivani current booking tickets face hardship as they collect tokens around 9 AM but get darshan only at 4 PM. They are not provi

Assam faces worst floods in 60 years as death toll rises to 30

Assam is facing its worst flooding in 60 years, with over 8 lakh people affected and at least 30 deaths reported. Authorities say a cloudburst in

SC sets aside bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, gives 3 weeks to surrender before police

The Supreme Court has revoked bail for Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of her husband's murder. She must surrender to police within three weeks, as or

6Wresearch: India Export Attractiveness Tracker 2026

6Wresearch: India Export Attractiveness Tracker 2026

TGEAPCET 2026 Phase-II allotment: 80,167 seats filled, 14,257 remain vacant

Over 60,000 candidates exercised options; overall seat occupancy stands at 84.9% across 176 institutions

Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite West Asia arms race

The agreement, which still needs Congressional approval, that was announced on July 22, is meant to allow the Saudis to develop a civilian nuclea

India will leave lasting institutional legacy with 2030 CWG: Mandaviya

India will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. The nation aims to leave a lasting institutional legacy for Commonwealth sport. Discuss

PM Modis big move on paper leaks draws sharp opposition response

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the creation of fast-track courts for paper leak cases, saying strict action will be taken against those r

Lovlina Seals India's First Commonwealth Games Medal

Lovlina will take on Tuvalu's TKBP Taafaki in the semifinal on July 31, with the winner advancing to the gold medal bout.

Self-medication may be temptingly easy. But it can have serious consequences

While self-care can be considered as a necessary component of dealing with minor diseases, it should not be a s for substitute trained, medical h

NDA ready for NEET debate, opposition running away: Rijiju

Jana Nayagan release: Thalapathy Vijay pays tribute to MGR

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays Jana Nayagan has finally hit theatres after months of delays. The film pays tribute to former Chief Minister and

Japan Unveils 'Human Refrigerator' To Help Workers Beat Extreme Summer Heat

A Japanese company has introduced a one-person cooling booth called the Do Hiemon Box to help people recover quickly from extreme heat as the cou

Govt.'s resolve to ensure bright future for youth: Amit Shah on fast-track courts for paper leak cases

The Union Home Minister called this an important step taken by PM Modi against those who toy with the future of students

ICMR-NIN consortium calls for healthier school food environment, stricter regulations on marketing

According to the consortium, its work focuses on generating research, policy analysis and advocacy to support India's efforts to prevent diet-rel

The rise of the Cockroaches: Timeline

From a controversial courtroom remark to a nationwide agitation, here is how the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement unfolded

Know Your Rights: Woman Who Blocked Mumbai Police Van To Free Protesters

Rhiya Ahir was on Wednesday seen blocking a police van in Mumbai that was carrying a group of detained students during demonstrations

Iran Vows More Strikes as Middle East War Expands

Tehran says attacks will continue while under fire as Houthi strikes in the Red Sea raise fears of wider regional conflict and oil supply disrupt

Centre panel proposes lower GST on mango drinks with higher pulp content

An expert panel recommends mango beverages contain 22-25 percent natural pulp. This move aims to revive Totapuri mango pulp demand and farm-gate

'Sent four formal proposals': MoS Jitendra Singh invites protesters for talks at JP Nadda's place

Govt sends four proposals to CJP representatives, says ready to meet at JP Nadda's residence or office

Union Minister Jitendra Singh invited youth protest representatives for discussions. The government has sent four formal proposals for dialogue s

Karnataka Chief Minister urges enterprises to direct CSR spending towards primary education

State government would constitute a dedicated team to monitor CSR projects across Karnataka, says D.K. Shivakumar

PM is saving Pradhan: TMCs Sagarika Ghose

Bengaluru voices at Freedom Park: Jaldi resign kar Dharmendra Pradhan, Sarjapur jaana hai

Scores of students gathered at Freedom Park in Central Bengaluru condemning the police lathi charge on students who were marching to Parliament p

Commonwealth Games 2026 Full Schedule: Dates, fixtures, key events and full day-wise schedule in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule: The Commonwealth Games 2026 will commence in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 23. Athletes from approximately 74 nati

What is Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha?

The caveat in the rules is that a suspension can only occur for a matter already listed in the days business, meaning that the matter of discussi

Weather LIVE Updates: Rain In Delhi-NCR Brings Down Temperature

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: Delhi NCR received rain lowering temperatures to 33.6C with a yellow alert issued.

IIT Madras Asks Students To Take Down Instagram Videos Supporting Jantar Mantar Protests

Students were directed by the Dean and faculty advisor to take down posts related to Jantar Mantar protests and hunger strikes.

Uttarakhand Technical University Cancels Two Semester Exams After Question Paper Leak

Uttarakhand Technical University paper leak: The Semester 2025-26 examinations for Machine Learning for Internet of Things and Electromagnetic Fi

Trisha Watches Vijay's Jana Nayagan With Mom In Rohini Theatre

Actor Trisha Krishnan stepped out with her mother, Uma Krishnan, to watch Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' in Chen

Cal HC adjourns hearing till July 30 on Abhishek Banerjee's petition against eight FIRs

The Calcutta High Court adjourned Abhishek Banerjee's plea for protection from coercive action. Hearing on eight FIRs against the TMC MP will now

Record Rains Batter Gujarat, Thousands Displaced as Floods Worsen

Umbergaon receives 1,100 mm rain in 16 hours; thousands evacuated as floodwaters disrupt rail traffic and trigger IMD red alert.

NEET Row: Owaisi Targets Centre, Says PM Must Answer Youth

AIMIM chief takes swipe at PM Modi, says responsibility cannot rest with Education Minister alone

Balen Shah Breaks His Self Imposed Diplomatic Rule For India, China: Sources

While the exact dates have yet to be announced, a senior government source in Nepal also told NDTV that this was likely to be confirmed soon.

Argentina vs Spain FIFA World Cup Final to be replayed? Petition for a rematch crosses 60,000 signatures

FIFA World Cup Final Rematch Petition: An online petition urges FIFA to replay the 2026 World Cup Final after Argentine fans' concerns. Supporter

Parliament adjourned for the day amidst uproar over NEET paper leak, CJP protests

Parliamentary proceedings faced disruptions for the fourth consecutive day due to protests. Opposition members demanded the Union Education Minis

Was Kicked, Punched, Hit With Stones: Delhi Cop Injured In CJP Student Protest

Inspector Nand Kishore claims that the protesting students were raising anti-government and anti-police slogans.

Commonwealth Games 2026: 5 Indian players to watch out in Glasgow

India begins its Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with hopes pinned on stars such as Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Jyo

Sirens Sound Across Bahrain as Iran Launches Fresh Attacks

Interior Ministry urges residents to seek shelter as alerts ring out in the capital, Manama.

Googles Sundar Pichai hails amazing quarter during earnings call as investors fret about delayed Gemini 3.5 Pro

Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended the companys frontier models amidst worries about the delayed release of the Gemini 3.5 Pro model that was expe

Stick to 4 slogans, dont let narrative change: CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka

'Considerable time:' Private airport operators flag BCAS clearance delays with Govt

Private airport operators are flagging significant delays in project implementation. Security vetting approvals from BCAS are taking an unaccepta

Prabhsimran Eyes India Debut, Says Watching Vaibhav Bat Brings Joy

Punjab Kings opener credits Yuvraj, Ponting for growth; calls competition for India spots healthy

Pfizer's prostate cancer drug combination gets U.S. FDA priority review

For the combination drug, Pfizer said the FDA had set a target decision date in the last quarter of 2026

If JP Nadda dislikes politics, why doesnt he retire?: Abhijeet Dipke

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Government Tackles NEET Paper Leak Cases; Fast Track Courts Will Be Set Up Under Anti-Cheating Law

Government plans fast-track courts for paper leak cases under the Public Examinations Act, 2024. NEET-related cases to get priority for faster pr

Samsung India trains 200 women in tailoring to promote sustainable livelihoods in Sriperumbudur

Rajasthan University Of Health Sciences CUET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Out; Check Counselling Schedule

RUHS CUET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result has been released. Check the direct link, reporting schedule, important dates, and admission process

CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march: Why protesters' Bluetooth chats are hard to intercept

Delhi Police face challenges intercepting Bluetooth mesh messaging used by protesters. Apps like Bitchat and Briar function without phone numbers

Viral Slogans, Savage Memes: The Gen Z Style Dominating NEET Paper Leak Protests

From witty one-liners to creative placards inspired by internet trends, humour has become a powerful tool of expression in the ongoing protest.

Watch: Lamine Yamal mocks Leandro Paredes with Paredes vs Gavi sign during Spains World Cup celebrations

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal added a playful twist to Spains World Cup victory celebrations by holding up a sign reading Paredes vs Gavi, refe

Lost Faith In Government: Telangana High Court's Rare Order In Land Row

The case began after farmers claimed HYDRAA officials entered the land with bulldozers, demolished gates and fenced the property despite register

From Protest Sites To Search Bar: How Paper Leak Reshaped What India Searched On Google

Google Trends data shows that Jantar Mantar was the most searched protest-related keyword during the period, followed by CJP, Sonam Wangchuk and

UST Retains Top Employer Honors from TEI, Earning Global Recognition for the Eighth Consecutive Year

Technology leader again receives the prestigious Blue Seal for workplace excellence in North America and Asia-Pacific, in addition to Red Seal re

CJP Jantar Mantar protest: Govt acted on NEET leak, PM's fast-track courts will ensure swift justice, says Sitharaman

CJP Delhi protests: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the government's swift response to the NEET paper leak. She stated that arrests

Skyroot's Vikram-1 Successful, But Operational Payloads Have Mixed Results

While some payloads achieved all their objectives, others only partially succeeded.

Who is Dharmendra Pradhan? The man at the centre of the CJP education protests

Thousands of protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took to the streets demanding education reforms and the resignation of Union Educati

Government to set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the creation of fast-track courts for paper leak cases, promising swift and strict punishment for thos

IIT Delhi Admissions: Apply For Executive Programme In Tech Product Management

IIT Delhi: The programme will also introduce learners to widely used tools such as Figma, JIRA, Asana, Mixpanel and SQL.

The Hindu Editorial on youth protests & violent incidents

This editorial argues that the ongoing student protests are no longer just about exam paper leaks. Rising concerns over education, unemployment,

Commonwealth Games 2026 India Medal Tally: Check latest medal count, opening matches and todays schedule

2026 Commonwealth Games India Medal Tally: India's Commonwealth Games 2026 lawn bowls events commence on July twenty-third. The women's pairs tea

9 Hurt In Bengaluru PG Cylinder Blast. Windows Were Shut To Avoid Mosquitoes

The blast, which was triggered by a gas leak in the kitchen, was so powerful that it shattered glass windows and doors of the entire floor.

Man Kills Father, 89, With Hammer Over Property Dispute In Kerala: Police

On the night of July 20, In an argument, Radhakrishnan allegedly attacked his father with a hammer, police said.

Anna Hazare Undertakes Maun Andolan to Support Protesting Students

Hazare, who held the protest at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, later left for his village Ralegan Siddhi, located in the same district

Commonwealth Games 2026: Lovlina assures India its first medal

Lovlina will take on Tuvalu's TKBP Taafaki in the semifinal

Banking tech company BusinessNext raises $40M from ServiceNow

The investment by ServiceNow into BusinessNext will see both companies together building a technology platform that will increase the levels of a

Man Hilariously Mocks Trump's Signature Gestures During Georgia Speech

The unidentified attendee appeared to mouth along with parts of the speech while copying Trump's familiar hand movements, head tilts, and facial

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS: PEACH BLOSSOMS RETURNS TO LEVEL 5 WITH THE DEBUT OF ITS BLACK PEARL ONE DIAMOND TASTING JOURNEY

A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS: PEACH BLOSSOMS RETURNS TO LEVEL 5 WITH THE DEBUT OF ITS BLACK PEARL ONE DIAMOND TASTING JOURNEY

Video: Giant Flying Dragon Surprises Early Morning Commuters In Scotland

A giant flying dragon spotted over Glasgow caused surprise and excitement before it was revealed to be a realistic promotional model of Syrax fro