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Priyanka Gandhi hails victory for Indias youth following Dharmendra Pradhans resignation

Speaking to reporters in Wayanad, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi praised students and youth across the country for their peaceful, non-violent prote

Cockroach Janta Party withdraws protest after Centre accepts demands

All our demands have been accepted, so we request the protesters to withdraw immediately and return home peacefully, says Cockroach Janta Partys

A bling street behind barricades: how C.P. Koil Street in Chennai keeps its golden glitter despite Metro Rail work affecting access to its doorsteps

In the run-up to Madras Day (August 22), a closer look at C.P. Koil Street in Mylapore that has a long association with goldsmiths. These traditi

Amarnath Yatra Continues via Baltal Route Amid Repairs on Pahalgam Road

Srinagar, July 25: Due to continuous rainfall causing damage, the Pahalgam route has been temporarily closed for repairs, and the Amarnath Yatra

Basic structure of Constitution stands in the way of what RSS wants, says N. Ram

Ram says RSS has long viewed the Constitution as incompatible with its majoritarian vision. He warned that ongoing attacks on constitutional prin

Congress does not have a roadmap to tackle El Nino crisis in Telangana, says BJP

The government must ensure continuous pumping of Godavari waters whenever river levels permit and maximise storage in all reservoirs, balancing r

No dictator can stop the will of the people: Priyanka Gandhi

It should have happened much earlier: Kumari Selja on Pradhans resignation

Top news of the day: Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Centre proposes anti-cheating law, CJP withdraws protest, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Power supply to 633 pump sets used for water theft from Kalingarayan Canal to be disconnected

45% of Indian exports to the U.S. will not face new 10% tariffs, Commerce Ministry says

The remaining 55% will attract the new 10% forced labour tariffs but lower than that imposed on most of the other countries that were investigate

From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of Calling + AI by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of Calling + AI by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 74.22 feet

Residents of Thambiah Road in West Mambalam want Tasmac outlet out of their midst soon

A resident points out that following the closure of four Tasmac outlets in the T. Nagar as part of the new Tamil Nadu governments move to shut do

From Lal Bahadur to Dharmendra Pradhan: Famous ministerial resignations in India

The history of Indian governance features several high-profile ministerial resignations, ranging from Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1956 to Dharmendra P

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to sell below Rs 85,000 during Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026

Samsung S25 Ultra price drop: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available for under Rs 85,000. This lowest price point of the year comes durin

5 Books that teach you how to live with fewer expectations

Discover five insightful books that encourage acceptance, contentment, and freedom from unrealistic expectations and constant striving.

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

The Trump administration is rebuilding its tariff wall using established trade laws. New duties target forced labor and excess industrial capacit

Iran Guards say stopped four ships trying to transit Hormuz strait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported stopping four ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Warning shots were fired by the IRGC Navy after ships took unsa

UN weighs in on CJP demonstration; says 'peaceful protest' should be allowed without any 'fear'

The United Nations acknowledged student demonstrations in New Delhi and stressed peaceful protest rights. India's Education Minister Dharmendra P

Rahul Gandhi's Message After Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns, And 2 Demands

Anyone who has raised a finger at our students, attacked them, shot at them has to be held accountable, Gandhi demanded.

Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhunt

Punjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to j

Metro water supply hit ata few addresses in Mylapore

There are complaints about total lack of water supply as well as low pressure in the pipes. These problems have been reported from houses at Nall

U.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data

Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness have been recorded, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre

Sexual harassment case registered after BMTC bus assault video goes viral; police hunt for suspect

The clip shared on social media claimed the suspect had allegedly been boarding BMTC buses on the HebbalManyata route and targeting women passeng

M.K. Stalin urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to abandon talks with Karnataka

The visit will serve no purpose other than enabling the government to claim that it made a direct effort by travelling to Karnataka for talks, he

People Being Instigated: Himachal Governor On CJP Paper Leak Protest

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta has questioned the motive behind the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, alleging that the agit

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned Saturday after protests demanding his departure. Protests erupted after the NEET exam paper was le

Kept Worrying, Lost Appetite, But Extremely Proud: Abhijeet Dipke's Mother

Anita Dipke said she couldn't sleep or eat properly because she was worried about her son, Abhijeet Dipke, who has been spearheading a students'

Students Should Vacate Jantar Mantar: Cops Announce On Loudspeakers As Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

Policemen using loudspeakers asked the protesters to vacate the place, now that their demand has been met

Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Live Updates: CJP, Centre Hold 3rd Round Of Talks After Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down

Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Live News Updates: Students across India, led by the satirical political group CJP, have been protesting for over

Watch: Delhi police to protesters: All metro gates reopened, please return home

Artagainst drugs in city colleges

Fevicryl-certifiedteachers fan out to educational institutions to create awareness about drug abuse and fight the scourge

Watch: Dharmendra Pradhans resignation trigger wild celebrations at Jantar Mantar

Abhijeet Dipke's Going To Take A Nap Post Shortly After Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

The social media-driven CJP spearheaded student protests that broke out in response to exam paper leaks, and is seeking systemic reforms in the e

'Victory for the youth': Opposition leaders react to Pradhan steps down

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drew widespread reactions from the Opposition, with Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Paw

Communities onOMRreceiving free composters

PLAN Foundation is offering aerobins to bulk waste generators to encourage in situ composting. Besides gated communities, educational institution

Can you reuse aluminium foil? 10 practical household uses backed by science

Cleaned aluminum foil offers multiple household uses beyond single use. It effectively removes tarnish from silver through an electrochemical rea

Rajasthan steps up surveillance as two deceased girls' reports test positive for Chandipura virus

Chandipura virus is an emerging vector-borne pathogen that primarily affects children aged below 15. It causes fever, flu-like symptoms and acute

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes stalk of Kanwar Yatra preparations

In view of the upcoming Shravan month, the annual Kanwar Yatra and various other festivals, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today di

Devil Wears Prada 2 OTT India Release Date is Here

The sequel brings back the original cast while placing the beloved characters in a vastly changed media and fashion landscape.

Behind The Scenes: Lawyers Step In To Defend Detained CJP Student Protesters

Since July 20, a team of advocates from the Bombay High Court has been providing free legal assistance to students detained during protests held

President Murmu lauds Indian diaspora in Romania, calls them true representatives of India

She hailed the contribution of Indian companies and professionals to the Romanian economy, adding that a new generation of Indian professionals a

Jammu court directs Pakistan-based terror handler to appear by August 21

Jammu and Kashmir Police executed a special court proclamation against a terror handler. The proclamation directs the wanted terrorist to appear

Dharmendra Pradhan: In the eye of the storm

The Union Education Minister has tendered his resignation as protests over exam paper leak have persisted, mounting pressure on the Modi governme

Solar projects inaugurated at Vizag hospitals to promote green healthcare

Two institutions received 50 kW capacity systems aimed at cutting energy costs and transitioning towards clean energy

Fast-track courts fail to keep pace as 2.5 lakh rape, POCSO cases remain pending

India's fast-track courts have over 2.5 lakh cases pending as of December 2025. More than 1.4 lakh new cases were registered during 2025, while o

Video: How CJP Protesters Celebrated At Jantar Mantar As Dharmendra Pradhan Resigned

The moment the news broke, the atmosphere at Jantar Mantar turned celebratory with the crowd of protesters cheering, dancing, singing and waiving

Students protest turns into violence in Chhapra, Bihar.

SC voices concern over in-laws being dragged in criminal cases arising out of marital disputes

The Supreme Court expressed concern over in-laws being involved in marital disputes. It criticized the Bombay High Court for not examining case m

PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support

He (Prime Minister Modi) sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting o

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of student protests

NEET protests, CBI probe, political pressure: Key events that led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Food Safety Squad Flags Hygiene Lapses at Secunderabads Garden Restaurant

Officials said necessary action has been initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act- 2006

Traffic curbs near Necklace Road for candlelight rally

Traffic police said congestion was expected around VV Statue, Old Police Station Junction at Lakdikapul, Iqbal Minar Junction, Secretariat Juncti

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests

The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charg

AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help childrens language skills?

Language acquisition, at its core, is a social dance. A caregivers response, its tonal quality, and content adapted to the childs level, controls

Victory of democracy: Sonam Wangchuk Reacts

Direct democracy... straight from the streets. It's a victory of peace, patience & perseverance, he said on on an X post

'Thank you for your relentless service to nation': BJP leaders react to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Zimbabwe vs India Playing XI: India hand T20I debut to Yash Thakur; check full XIs

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field first. India leads the three-match series one-nil after their previous victory.

Pradhan's Resgination Major Victory for Youth: Harish Rao

Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday over the NEET paper leak row, saying it is not a matter of individual prestige for him

Watch: First setback for Modi govt came from students: RJD MP Manoj Jha

Lord of the Rings season 3 teaser: Simon Pegg joins the cast as Middle earth goes to war

This season brings new characters with Eddie Marsan as Thrain, Andrew Richardson as Anarion, and Adam Young as Marnkh

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Wangchuk & Dipke reacts

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in what is being seen as a major

Government proposes stricter anti-paper leak law, faster investigation and trials

Gachibowli Police Bust Holiday Membership Fraud, Arrest 15 Organizers, Consultants

Based on the available evidence, 15 organizers and holiday consultants associated with the company were apprehended: Police

IMD issues heavy rain alert as Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms

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 st

Will Ensure Devendra Stays In Maharashtra: Amruta Fadnavis On Political Buzz

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut had claimed that Fadnavis might move to the Centre and a BJP minister could take his post in the state if a ca

CJP celebrates Pradhan's resignation but says three demands remain pending

CJP said its other demandsincluding Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of action against studen

Deepwater drilling begins in Mahanadi basin to assess hydrocarbon reserves

Severe Rainfall Alert: IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rain across multiple states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra

India faces intense monsoon activity with severe rainfall alerts issued by the IMD. A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal strengthens mons

Shabad killers last trail: police reconstruct Raj Kumars final 63 hours

The reconstruction, based on CCTV footage, transport records, hotel documents and witness statements, offers the clearest picture yet of Raj Kuma

Opposition Reacts to Dharmendra Pradhans Resignation

New Delhi, July 25: In a significant turn of events, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid ongoing student protes

Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snails pace in Kerala

So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.

Assam Floods Remain Grim: Death Toll Climbs to 61, Over 7 Lakh Affected

A total of 856 villages under 37 revenue circles are inundated, and floodwaters have damaged over 56,606 hectares of cropland.

Webinar on anaemia to be held on July 26

The webinar will examine the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anaemia, while discussing who is most at risk, the importance of early

Puducherry government setting up Industry Facilitation Centre: Chief Secretary

The Chief Secretary said the centre would further facilitate in obtaining statutory approvals by entrepreneurs

Delhi liquor shops to close by 8 pm amid Jantar Mantar protests

The Delhi government said the temporary reduction in operating hours was implemented following inputs from the Delhi Police, which recommended ad

Watch: Jantar Mantar Explodes Into Celebrations

Students wielding the tricolor flag waved and jumped out of joy, after the Union Government yielded to their demand, in a very rare occurrence in

Healing at Jantar Mantar CJP protest: In Pictures

Jantar Mantar CJP protests continue to see a sea of crowds. An island of healing exists amidst the peaceful bustle.

Applying For Work Permit In Canada? Here's What You Need To Avoid Rejection

Apart from meeting the eligibility criteria, applicants must also submit the required supporting documents while applying for a PGWP.

Mohan Bhagwat calls for including knowledge of Hindu gods in school textbooks

Addressing an event on 'Yuganukul Matrutva' (Contemporary Motherhood) on Friday, Bhagwat said children often return home with questions about Hin

Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case

Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationshi

The missing link in Social Science research in India

Research topics must have societal relevance and the findings must be tested against real-world rigour

Centre Will Have To Bow Before Public: Opposition On Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said he has stepped down, a move that came amid widespread protests demanding his resignation over the alleged irr

It's Not Skills: Man Reveals The Real Reason People Stay Jobless For Years

A content creator has sparked online debate after claiming that long-term unemployment is down to a lack of self-confidence, advising jobseekers

Ayodhya Ram temple completes 10-day atonement ritual after theft row

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

CJP's Dipke Demands Action Against Police Brutality

He said the protesters would continue their sit-in until the Centre provides a written assurance that the remaining two demands will also be met.

'As It Was Intended': History Teacher Narrates The Odyssey After Power Outage During Movie Screening

During a cinema power outage, a history teacher captivates the audience with oral narration of The Odyssey.

The Messaging App Government Wants Shut In Light Of The CJP Protests

A new digital battlefield has opened up between the Indian government and former Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.