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Trinamool leaders arrested for gathering in support of young protestors in Delhi, granted bail

While congratulating protestors on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation, Mamata Banerjee says the resignation is only an eyewash

Watch: CJP Protest: Mumbais young voices on accountability and change| Pulse Maharashtra

A ground report from Mumbai exploring how Gen Z views the CJP agitation, the issues that brought young people into the movement, and their expect

Chalking out plans for nanotechs quick growth in Karnataka, says Minister Priyank Kharge

To streamlinefocus on the sector, the government would set up a Nano Technology Mission in association with the industry

Russian-Ukrainian war: Cross-border attacks leave several dead

Political forums, students celebrate victory of student protests in Delhi as Union Minister steps down

Victory marches, solidarity meets, and public gatherings were held at different parts of the city, with participants calling for accountability i

Ships continue Red Sea transit despite attacks and Houthi blockade: Report

Dozens of vessels navigate the Bab el-Mandeb Strait despite Houthi rebel threats. Growing uncertainty forces ships to alter courses and execute U

NTPC board approves raising up to 12,000 crore via NCD issue

The company said the issuance period will commence from the date of passing of the special resolution until completion of one year thereof or the

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US Bill Proposes 3-Year Pause On H-1B Visas, Codify $100,000 Fee

The H-1B programme was created to address workforce shortages for specialised, difficult-to-fill positions -- not to displace qualified, hardwork

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Tearful and relieved, Abhijeet Dipkes parents want him back home soon

After the Cockroach Janta Party's agitation started at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, she could not even sleep, Anita Dipke said

Akali Leader Majithia Calls Education Ministers Resignation a Major Victory for Youth

Chandigarh, July 25: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia congratulated the youth of the country on Saturday, stating that their long

Students urged to blend subject knowledge with emerging technologies to serve society

The success of AI rests on a strong foundation in science, mathematics and engineering that need to be powered by human intelligence, says Profes

ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh PSC chairman in paper 'leak' case

The ED accuses Taman Singh Sonwani of leaking question papers and rigging selections in exchange for illegal gratification, favouring his own rel

Watch: Celebrations erupt in Tamil Nadu after Dharmendra Pradhans exit

Tamil Nadu CJP celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a victory for students and democratic resist

Sub-inspectors get fresh training to run police stations as force gears up for SHO transition

A five-day training programme for prospective SHOs in Ernakulam Rural concluded on July 24, 2026; Kochi City police have completed the first roun

BNP Paribas Cardif to acquire Warburg Pincus' 26% in Indiafirst Life

Post-deal, state-run Bank of Baroda will own 65% of the company, its public sector banking peer Union Bank of India will be at 9%, while the rest

Credit to Gen Z for making the Centre bow down: Revanth Reddy

Minister to release digital content for art education in schools

Based on the art education handbook, SIET has developed video lessons to guide children in various art activities

Lame duck Biden tried to keep illegal aliens: Schmitt exposes memo on TPS plan for 3M+ Migrants

'Big win for democracy': Arvind Kejriwal congratulates youth on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Pralhad Joshi Assumes Charge as Education Minister After Pradhan Quits

Joshi has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry besides his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.

Telangana: OU Students Celebrate Pradhan's Resignation

A small group of students gathered on the college campus, raised slogans and expressed happiness over Pradhans resignation: Reports

Paper Leaks: MP HC Names 4 Fast-Track Courts Day After CM Announcement

The special fast-track courts have been asked to dispose of cases within three months after filing of the charge sheets: Reports

Strait of Hormuz on Edge: Iran's IRGC Fires at Four Ships in 24-Hour Escalation

No reports of casualties or structural damage have emerged following the intercepts in the crucial oil transit corridor.

PhonePe's FY26 revenue grows to 7,920 crore

This represents a top-line expansion of Rs 815 crore, marking an 11.47% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

Quote of the Day by Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos: They tried to bury us; they did not know we were seeds meaning explained

Quote of the Day: Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos authored a quote symbolizing resilience and growth. This powerful metaphor highlights how att

Couldnt sleep, was worried...': Abhijeet Dipke's parents jubilant as Pradhan resigns amid protests

Watch: Government agrees to consider CJPs 5-Point Charter

Prince Yadav's injury will force India to make a few changes, says Shreyas Iyer

India will make changes for the final T20I after Prince Yadav's hamstring injury. Skipper Shreyas Iyer confirmed the team's need for adjustments

Nepal to retain controversial map on one-rupee coin featuring Uttarakhand's Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura

Nepal's national bank will mint a new one-rupee coin. This coin will feature a map including Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Kalapani territories. Ind

Andhra Pradesh: Guntur Police Launch Abhay Auto App With QR Verification System

The technology-driven system was aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and passenger safety: Guntur superintendent of police Vakul Jind

Pradhans five-year term built operating system for NEP, but exam crisis cast shadow

The cockroach who won't leave: The making of Abhijeet Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke led a youth movement which achieved a minister's resignation. This movement transformed into a political youth movement after its

U.S. Senator introduces Bill seeking a 3-year pause on H-1B visas

The Bill also seeks to codify President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition.

It is raining feats at this school in Chetpet

At the ongoingMCCWorld Records Festival 2026, both individuals and teams are displaying a variety of incredibleskillsets

Karnataka: BJP MLC Booked Over Questioning Education Levels Of Mullah

I would like you (gathering) to ask how a Mullah is connected to the NEET examination question paper: Bharatiya Janata Party MLC and former minis

Two foreign nationals arrested in 20 lakh fake currency scam in Hyderabad; 10 lakh recovered

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers

Palestinian authorities in the West Bank said Fridays (July 24) shootings were provoked by the settlers who aimed to attack villagers in Tal, sou

Andhra Pradesh COVID tally rises to 49 with 10 new cases

Five killed as car plunges into dam in Madhya Pradeshs Rajgarh

Police suspect the accident occurred when they were likely trying to avoid an animal or another vehicle

Will push for lowering contesting age for MLA, MP to 21: Revanth

Medical PG student falls to death from apartment terrace in Nagaram

Metro rail project: Coimbatore industries express disappointment over Centres rejection

Industry body says State should study Centres rejection of metro rail for Coimbatore and draw up fresh detailed project report

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for seedy dispersal of seed balls

Use more drones in the exercise with due focus on covering degraded forest areas, he tells officials, while observing that it is crucial for achi

IDFC First Bank Q1 net more than doubles to 1,075 crore

The banks current asset quality performance remains healthy across key retail, rural and SME portfolios, with delinquency indicators largely stab

Living Memorials: Love Out Loud, Now

Leaving my children behind in England, in the throes of their life-defining board exams, I flew to Kolkata to assist with my fathers expected rec

Madhya Pradesh: Datia Bypoll Test For BJPs Gen-Next Strategy, Says CM Yadav

The Central BJP leaderships decision to field debutant Ashutosh Tiwari in the seat by surprisingly ignoring the claim of five-time party MLA and

State Law Minister welcomes Dharmendra Pradhans resignation, calls for complete scrapping of NEET

Tamil Nadu: Ramadoss Bids Adieu To Politics

Ramadoss came into public life as a doctor providing low-cost healthcare to the rural and backward population of Villupuram district: Reports

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'Cockroach' To People's Movement: How The Student Protest Outgrew Founders

It ended where, in many ways, it had begun. Moments after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, Abhijeet Dipke, found

RS Chairman asks first-time MPs to embrace AI, uphold parliamentary traditions

Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated an orientation program for new members. He urged them to combine traditions with emerging tec

Watch: Jantar Mantar CJP Celebrates Dharmendra Pradhans Resignation

Dharmendra Pradhan, in a post on X on Saturday (July 25, 2026), announced that he has tendered his resignation from the post of Union Education M

Madurai-Virudhunagar Collectors jointly inspect Thaanipaarai ahead of Adi Ammavasai festival at Sundaramahalinga Swamy Temple

Centre yet again rules out Metro Rail for Coimbatore and Madurai; recommends BRTS

Government will assure maximum possible compensation for families who lost children: J.P. Nadda

Relief distribution underway in Palghar for flood victims; Rs 32 lakh disbursed to kin of deceased

According to an official release, surveys were conducted, disaster management, agriculture, animal husbandry, public works, and electricity depar

CJP leader calls movement a historic win for democracy and youth of India

Vijay Attends Rajya Sabha Orientation Programme

During the orientation, members were introduced to the Rajya Sabha's digital initiatives aimed at transforming it into a fully digital Parliament

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

The Paris police department said in a statement Saturday that the riders will race inside Paris, rather than starting from Thoiry, west of the ca

CAT 2026 Notification Out: Registration Begins On August 3, Exam Scheduled For November 29

CAT 2026 Notification Out: The CAT 2026 registration process will begin on August 3 and conclude on September 15. Candidates will be able to down

Cyberabad Traffic Police to review U-turns, speed up pending roadworks and restore 91 defunct ITMS cameras

Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite U.S. warnings

By a vote of 144 in favour, 10 against, and 13 abstentions, the assembly approved the renewal, beginning October 12, 2026, as proposed by UN Secr

Section of Anna Salai chokes as police enforce new traffic arrangement near Dams Road

Modern solid waste transfer station in Kochadai getting ready at 9.75 crore

Fitness trainer, aide held for running courier-based drug network in Thrissur

Police seize hybrid cannabis, ganja and MDMA; narcotics allegedly shipped as textile parcels; fitness trainer has previous narcotics cases regist

Minister distributes welfare assistance, opens new facilities in Ramanathapuram

China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears

The Chinese weather forecaster maintained an orange typhoon alert on Saturday, the second-highest level in its four-tier system.

Watch: Iran is prepared for U.S. ground invasion: Mohammad Marandi

In this interview with The Hindus International Affairs Editor Stanly Johny, political analyst Mohammad Marandi discusses Irans response to the p

US appeals court blocks Trump's bid to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee; major relief for Indian professionals and employers

The decision comes as a major relief for Indian professionals and US employers, as Indians make up the majority of H-1B visa holders. While the l

Former Legislators Seek Enhanced Welfare Measures

The demands were raised at the Forums general body meeting held on the Assembly premises in Amaravati

Pralhad Joshi named new education minister; former Dharmendra Pradhan updates X bio

The President's office, after accepting Pradhan's resignation, confirmed Joshi's appointment in a communique this evening. Joshi is currently Uni

Shabana Azmi test positive for H1N1 after joining Jantar Mantar protest

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who spent three days at Jantar Mantar supporting protesting students, was expected to join a demonstration at Mumbai'

Assam Police arrest 3 linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network

Operation resulted in the seizure of five mobile phones, seven SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, debit cards and incriminating documents,

Govt. committed to delivering good governance, asserts CM Chandrababu Naidu

Congratulating officials who performed well in their respective domains, he says public welfare can be achieved only when the administrative mach

Need to protect biodiversity stressed

On Camera, Ex-Union Minister's Daughter Slaps SBI Branch Manager In Chennai

According to officials, a complaint was filed against the woman for assaulting the SBI bank manager.

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Andhra Pradesh: CPI Says Cockroach Remark Became Symbol Of Youth Protest

Attempts to mislead the movement and sarcastically brand the protesters as cockroaches only united the youth and intensified the struggle: Senior

Murder Accuseds Jail Party Video Goes Viral in Chittorgarh, Prison Administration Launches Probe

Chittorgarh, July 25 (Mukesh Mundra): A video allegedly showing murder accused partying inside the district jail in Chittorgarh has surfaced on s

'Serious charges': Court rejects retired judge Giribala Singh's bail plea in Twisha Sharma case

A Bhopal court rejected retired judge Giribala Singh's bail plea. She is accused in the dowry death of former model Twisha Sharma. The court cite

Pralhad Joshi Appointed Education Minister After Dharmendra Pradhan Quits

The President's office, after accepting Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, confirmed Pralhad Joshi's appointment in a communique this evening

Survey Stalled as Villagers Clash over Narayanpur Reservoir Land Acquisition

Police said both groups later lodged complaints against each other

New Delhi: Fast-Track Court For Paper Leaks Begins Work

The court will hear offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 and related cases: Reports

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Mojtaba More Interested In Developing Nuclear Weapons Than His Father: Report

Mojtaba Khamenei has not publicly supported nuclear weapons, but US officials think that he and Irans new hard-line leadership may want to develo

'I personally met PM Modi': What Sharad Pawar revealed about Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: All you need to know about his net worth, education, political journey and criminal cases

Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid the nationwide NEET paper leak protests, bringing renewed attention to his p

Shabana Azmi Down With Swine Flu

The 75-year-old also suffered an asthma attack after tear gas exposure during the Sansad Chalo march