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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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government had taken strong action against those involved in the NEET paper leak to protect students' future and prevent similar incidents. He urged states to work with the Centre to tackle examination malpractices and said strict measures have been put in place to curb future paper leaks.

At least 10 people were killed after a landslide triggered the collapse of an under-construction tunnel at the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim's Namchi district. Twenty-five workers and project officials were trapped in the incident, while Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced ex gratia for the victims' families.

Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday after he was shifted from Safdarjung Hospital following a Delhi High Court order. Wangchuk has been admitted to the ICU under the supervision of an internal medicine specialist for further treatment.

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The activists also raised slogans against the Indian government and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

The Israeli military confirmed the strike, saying its target was a Hamas militant and it was still looking into the result of the attack

A species from Mount Inago was named Nadzikambia evanescens, meaning vanishing, as a warning about its shrinking habitat

Irans Revolutionary Guards targeted infrastructure in Bahrain belonging to US company Amazon, and accommodation facilities used by US military personnel at Bahrains Sheikh Isa Air Base

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Uddhav Thackeray extended support to the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest, expressing solidarity with students and young protesters demanding accountability over alleged examination irregularities and reforms in the education system

The Maharashtra FDA seized food items worth over Rs 1.85 crore, including banned gutkha and adulterated milk, during a statewide drive between July 16 and 20. The operation led to 37 FIRs, 49 arrests, 23 establishments being sealed and 16 food establishment licences being suspended

The protest was organised to demand accountability over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and seek the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Congress leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a sit-in outside the Prime Minister's residence, demanding accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and calling for the resignation of PM Modi over the police crackdown on protesting students

The Ministry emphasised that the visit highlights India's engagement with ASEAN and underscores committment to strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) has extended its support to the demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Pawar urged the Centre to sensitively consider the demands and take appropriate action

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police received information about the blaze at around 10.20 am at a house opposite Chawla Sweets in BK Dutt Colony, under the Lodhi Road police station area

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, K.C. Venugopal, Pawan Khera and several Congress MPs participated in the protest, raising slogans against the government

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed that Wangchuk be shifted to Medanta Hospital without delay

The day-long Kisan Mahapanchayat is being held at Kisan Ghat in Delhi under the banner of the Desh Bachao Morcha to protest against the proposed India-US trade agreement

Two brutal murders rocked Bihar as a key murder witness was shot dead in Jehanabad, while a retired bank employee and his wife were found murdered in Muzaffarpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge on his birthday, praying for his long and healthy life. Leaders across party lines, including Milind Deora, Manickam Tagore and Telangana Congress chief Bomma Maheshkumar Goud, also extended greetings.

A spiritual leader heading an ashram in Maharashtra's Amravati district has been booked under the BNS and the POCSO Act for allegedly repeatedly raping and sexually exploiting a woman since she was a minor in 2016. Police said the accused is absconding and a search operation is underway

Hospital authorities briefed Nadda on the health condition of the injured protesters and informed him that all of them remain under medical supervision and are receiving the necessary treatment

FIRs have been registered at Connaught Place and Parliament Street police stations, as well as other stations in the area

The senior BJP leader defended Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and accused the Opposition of attempting to create unrest among young people by politicising the issue

Gandhi said that students were beaten for raising questions about their future and questioned the role of Parliament in addressing issues concerning the country's youth

The first New Modified Goods (NMG) rake carrying automobiles was flagged off on July 19, transporting vehicles from Bhigwan to B.R. Transcon Limited Goods Cargo Terminal in Kamrup district, Assam, under the Rangiya Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR)

Shiv Sena (UBT) sought an urgent hearing, arguing that the Speaker's decision has significant constitutional and political implications; the petition was mentioned before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi also hearing the matter

The Lok Sabha is set to consider and pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, as the Monsoon Session resumes on Tuesday. The Rajya Sabha will also take up the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, while the Opposition is expected to continue protests over the NEET paper leak and demand discussions on key

Briefing reporters after the meeting, Rijiju said the Prime Minister addressed NDA MPs and welcomed newly elected Rajya Sabha members to the Parliamentary Party

Two representatives of the CJP met Nadda at his residence on Monday after holding discussions earlier in the day. The delegation later submitted a written memorandum listing its three key demands

Aazad Samaj Party chief and MP Chandra Shekhar Azad staged a protest inside the Parliament complex over alleged examination irregularities and the police action during the 'Sansad Chalo' march. He demanded Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and backed students seeking reforms in the examination system.

The Congress on Tuesday criticised the police action against protesters during the Cockroach Janta Party-led 'Sansad Chalo' march over alleged examination irregularities, calling it a shameful chapter

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Dipke expressed regret over the violence that erupted on Monday when protesters marching towards Parliament clashed with security personnel. During the confrontation, police allegedly used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse demonstrators

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar was forcibly made to resign a year ago over his concerns for farmers and criticised the Centre for not giving him a formal farewell in the Rajya Sabha. Dhankhar had resigned in July last year, citing medical reasons.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut took to X to criticise the police action and shared photographs that he claimed showed security personnel detaining protesters during Monday's demonstration

The hospital said Wangchuk is receiving treatment at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital under the close supervision of a multidisciplinary team of experts from VMMC, Safdarjung Hospital and AIIMS, New Delhi

The protest resumed after CJP leaders called on supporters to continue the agitation, with demonstrators gathering at Jantar Mantar despite heightened security arrangements

According to CENTCOM, the latest strikes were conducted at 9 pm ET on July 20 and targeted Iranian military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, as well as air defence systems

CJP claimed that police personnel resorted to the use of batons against protesters and alleged that several volunteers sustained serious injuries during the clashes

The cases have been registered at the Parliament Street and Connaught Place police stations under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher criticised the Haryana government for blocking the movement of farmers, alleging that they were being stopped despite planning to travel peacefully to the national capital

Flash floods triggered by heavy rain have killed at least 20 people, injured around 80 and left more than 100 missing in Afghanistan's Nuristan province. Rescue operations are underway as authorities warn of more extreme weather, with forecasts predicting additional heavy rain and flooding across several provinces.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, highlighting the strong India-UK partnership based on shared democratic values. Modi said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) would further strengthen cooperation in trade, technology, defence and investment.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a post on X, said, During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries. They also discussed the latest regional developments and the efforts to enhance energy security and protect maritime corridors