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Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand, adding that the protest will continue until it is met.

The Prime Minister said the government had decided to establish fast-track courts to accelerate legal proceedings against those accused of orchestrating examination paper leaks

US President Donald Trump described the conflict with Iran as a skirmish and claimed Tehran wants to strike a deal but is not ready yet. His remarks came as the US continued airstrikes on Iranian targets, while Iranian leaders warned that any further aggression would be met with a decisive response.

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A five-year-old girl was killed after a leopard attacked and dragged her away while she was sleeping outside a cowshed in Pune district's Shirur taluka. The family chased the animal after hearing screams, but it fled into a nearby sugarcane field. Police and forest officials are investigating the fatal attack.

Sharing the details in a post on X, it said that the mission will continue to degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels.

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest march in Delhi. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the court was not interested in viewing video footage cited by the petitioner and asked the counsel not to waste the court's time

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that peace and tranquillity along the border are essential for normal India-China relations. During their meeting in Manila, Jaishankar also raised concerns over market access, trade imbalance and supply chain uncertainties.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge led a united Opposition protest in the Rajya Sabha demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET-UG irregularities. While the Opposition insisted no House business would proceed until he stepped down, the Centre said it was ready to discuss the issue in Parliament

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed 16 Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House and ITO, until further notice citing security reasons. The move comes as crowds swelled at the Cockroach Janta Party's ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, though interchange facilities remain operational at select stations

The Lok Sabha is set to debate and consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, alongside an Opposition resolution seeking to disapprove the related ordinance. The House will also table key Public Accounts Committee reports on defence procurement, the Securities Markets Code and other parliamentary business.

After three days of continuous rain, Pune witnessed intensified showers on Wednesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the entire district, including the ghat regions. The weather department has warned of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall through Thursday, with conditions expected to improve from Friday.

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In a video message shared on Wednesday, Sonam Wangchuk said that he had lost 11 kilograms during the fast but remained determined to continue unless such an assurance was given

Speaking at a press briefing at the protest site, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said police informed the group on Wednesday morning that Union Minister JP Nadda had invited its representatives to his residence for discussions

The Trump administration is expected to sign a long-term civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could pave the way for uranium enrichment in the kingdom following a joint US-Saudi study. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal would not increase the risk of nuclear proliferation

Addressing a press conference, Gandhi said the Opposition first sought a discussion in Parliament by meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, but claimed no debate was allowed despite their request

A delegation of Samajwadi Party leaders will meet activist Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to urge him to end his indefinite hunger strike, which entered its 25th day. The move comes amid growing concerns over his health and continued demands for Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

As part of the special campaign, all the blood centres in Pune, Solapur, Nashik, and Mumbai were subjected to unannounced inspections between July 17 and 19. The special drive was conducted in accordance with the directives issued by the SBTC on June 27

Haryana Congress president Rao Narender Singh, Congress AICC State In-charge Sanjay Dutt, and a number of MLAs, took part in the protest

The DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak was declared on May 15 after several deaths in Ituri, and has remained concentrated in the mineral-rich northeastern province, plagued by armed groups

Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Wednesday, Ravindra Chavan claimed that the people backing the protest would be identified and exposed within the next few days

In an open letter addressed to Wangchuk, the CJP urged him to prioritise his health while pledging to carry forward the campaign for examination justice. Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past 25 days in support of students seeking accountability over exam irregularities

L-G Sinha condemned the terror attack in Anantnag that claimed the life of a police personnel and said those responsible will be brought to justice

The action came after Banerjee was involved in a heated verbal exchange with some of his former party colleagues, who are now members of the NCPI, inside the Lok Sabha chamber following the adjournment of the House earlier in the day

As soon as the Lok Sabha reassembled at noon after an earlier adjournment, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to make a statement

A missing minor was safely reunited with his family after a coordinated operation by the CISF, DMRC and Delhi Police at Punjabi Bagh West Metro station. Acting on inputs from Delhi Police, CISF personnel traced the child within an hour and handed him over to his parents after due verification

Rijju said the government is willing to hold a discussion on NEET paper leak issue but the Speaker will have to meet floor leaders of all parties to decide on the rule under which the discussion will be held, its date and duration

A Bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notices to the Lok Sabha Speaker's office, the Joint Secretary concerned and the six MPs who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena

A Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was hearing the oral mentioning of the matter when the petitioner's counsel sought an urgent hearing, alleging police brutality against students protesting at Jantar Mantar

Following the Moshi garbage collapse, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has announced stricter waste management measures. From August 15, unsegregated waste will not be collected, while decentralised processing and mandatory source segregation will be enforced

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said that while the stations have been closed for entry and exit, interchange facilities will continue to remain operational at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat, allowing commuters to switch metro lines

The protest site remained active despite heightened security in central Delhi following Monday's clashes between demonstrators and police during the CJP's Sansad Chalo march

Mamdani said his administration had examined whether New York City had the legal authority to execute the ICC warrant but concluded that such powers rest solely with the federal government

Ranka claimed the ongoing agitation had grown into one of the country's largest youth movements and warned that significantly more protesters could gather in the national capital if the government did not respond

Supporters are reportedly placing food and beverage orders through delivery platforms such as Swiggy and Zomato, instructing delivery partners to distribute the items free of cost among students and protesters

The Amarnath Yatra remained suspended for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday due to heavy rain, flash floods and cloudbursts across Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities also kept the Mata Vaishno Devi, Shiv Khori and Machail Mata yatras suspended, while thousands of stranded pilgrims continued to stay safely at transit and base camps.

The cases relate to various incidents reported during the demonstrations, including allegations of violence, vandalism, obstruction of public servants from performing their duties and violations of prohibitory orders. Investigations are currently underway

The additional deployment comes after recent protests in Delhi witnessed violent clashes between demonstrators and security personnel, prompting the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to enhance security across the city

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military operations centres, drone storage sites, aircraft hangars and logistics infrastructure. The operation was aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.

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Today, thanks to the FDA raids across Mumbai, several restaurants have seen their licenses suspended over different food safety violations.

Earlier, CENTCOM announced the commencement of the latest round of strikes in a post on X.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray joined the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, while NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar and MP Supriya Sule also extended support. The protest follows Monday's police action during the 'Sansad Chalo' march, with several Opposition leaders demanding Education Minister

Delhi Police said a constable sustained serious injuries during violence linked to the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Sansad Chalo' march, while several other officers were also hurt. Police have registered six FIRs over the clashes, alleging stone-pelting, assault on personnel and damage to public property.