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The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drew widespread reactions from the Opposition, with Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Shashi Tharoor, Arvind Kejriwal and others describing the development as a victory for students, democracy and accountability
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 strong winds along the Odisha coast
CJP said its other demandsincluding Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of action against student protesters, and a public apology from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Delhi Policeremained pending
The Delhi government said the temporary reduction in operating hours was implemented following inputs from the Delhi Police, which recommended additional preventive measures to maintain law and order in central Delhi
Addressing an event on 'Yuganukul Matrutva' (Contemporary Motherhood) on Friday, Bhagwat said children often return home with questions about Hindu deities, but parents are frequently unable to answer them
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 after the alleged theft of devotees' offerings came to light
The 800-year-old Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage in Maharashtra during which millions of devotees walk on foot to Pandharpur to offer prayers to Lord Vithoba. This year's Wari began on July 7 and concluded on July 25
The resignation comes after sustained demands from opposition parties and student groups holding the minister accountable for alleged irregularities in the country's competitive examination system
In a video message shared on social media, Dipke said he had been unwell for the past few days and is currently undergoing treatment while continuing to support the movement
The allegations were made by CJP activist Ashutosh Ranka in a social media post as the party continued its agitation over alleged examination irregularities and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
The FIR was registered at the Kartavya Path Police Station based on the complaint of a police inspector posted there. It pertains to the violence that broke out on Rafi Marg, near Rail Bhavan and close to Parliament
The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm warnings for multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
She recalled her years as a teacher, noting how even modest classrooms could change the course of families and communities.
A later recording captured a vessel identifying itself as Disha reporting that it had come under attack.
The Chinese Communist Party is using its global distant-water fleet to conduct ecocide across at least three continents in both hemispheres, Cruz said.
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Videos of the incident have also surfaced, showing the vehicle almost flattened and engulfed in fire
More than 200 people have been killed, several hundred injured and thousands displaced since ethnic violence first broke out in Manipur on May 3, 2023
An interim order was passed by a bench which also clarified that its order would not affect news reporting of court proceedings
They said the Lucknow zonal office of the central agency raided eight premises in the national capital and the two states as part of the probe against a company identified as Santosh Overseas Ltd., its promoters and linked entities
The incident has drawn comparisons with NASAs Apollo 12 mission, which was struck by lightning twice shortly after launch from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center on November 14, 1969
Iran on Friday carried out drone strikes targeting US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following the a night of US attacks on the Islamic Republic
Around 40 people are still missing and the toll might increase, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Meanwhile, Russia said that six people were killed and 26 injured in a Ukrainian missile attack on a factory in Russias Kirov region on Friday
Young people do not leave their classrooms because they want to become politicians. They protest because they believe the system meant to protect their future has failed them
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Police said that the suspect is a history-sheeter with several criminal cases registered against him at Mankhurd and Kurla police stations between 2012 and 2025
The move comes after months of scrutiny over alleged examination irregularities, including the NEET paper leak controversy and widespread student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
The protestors blocked the Dorina Crossing area in the Esplanade area, hurled footwear and water bottles at the men in uniform
Thousands of protesters have gathered at Jantar Mantar over the past few days, prompting police to seal off Parliament Street, Tolstoy Road and Jai Singh Marg. A Google Maps check of the stretch on Friday showed a ''heavy traffic'' alert across all three major roads
Drones hovered over Erbil before air defences were activated, resulting in explosions and smoke near the city's airport, which hosts US-led coalition troops. Since hostilities resumed in the region, drone attacks, which Kurdish authorities blamed on Iran, have repeatedly been intercepted over Erbil
The move comes a day after the Centre assured the setting up of fast-track courts to try cases involving examination malpractices, including the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak, amid nationwide protests demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system
The Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) inspected the corridor between July 5 and 8, after which Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL) submitted compliance reports addressing all observations raised during the inspection
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the July 20 police action against students were false, clarifying that only a representation had been submitted and no writ petition was filed before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court directed the Centre to file a comprehensive affidavit detailing institutional reforms in the National Testing Agency, the feasibility of shifting NEET to computer-based testing, cybersecurity measures and safeguards to prevent future paper leaks
French authorities ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a tourism hotspot, due to a large wildfire. Some 40,000 people were evacuated from the area, many brought to safety by boat, officials said
The nearly two-hour meeting, held at the Constitution Club of India, ended without a breakthrough, with the CJP maintaining its stand on Pradhan's resignation. Addressing the media after the talks, Nadda said the discussions were held in a cordial atmosphere and would continue on Saturday
The Bar Council of India has introduced a comprehensive Digital Ethics Framework regulating the online conduct of advocates, law students, interns and legal influencers. The rules prohibit AI deepfakes, misleading legal advice, influencer-style promotion, court reels and client solicitation
Centre's move comes amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests in Delhi, where the Bluetooth-based messaging apps were reportedly being used by the protesters to stay connected after mobile internet services were allegedly suspended
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition will not hold talks with the Centre until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over the alleged exam paper leaks and Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologises for the alleged police action against protesting students
In a written reply, Nadda said that of the Rs 209.80 crore released for medical device parks, Rs 177.98 crore has already been utilised
Speaking to reporters, Dipke welcomed Wangchuk's decision to call off his fast, saying he was relieved about the activist's health, but maintained that the movement's central demand remained unchanged
The petition, which came up before Justice Prateek Jalan, seeks directions for ensuring the safety and security of the citizens of Delhi from the violent protests being held under the garb of protest at Jantar Mantar
Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang were honoured with the 2026 Fields Medals at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia. Awarded every four years, the prestigious prize recognises outstanding mathematical achievements by mathematicians under the age of 40
A 31-year-old Israeli national has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a 40-year-old Indian man in Jerusalem's Katamon neighbourhood. Police said the victim was found dead in an apartment and the case is being investigated as a suspected criminal offence by the Jerusalem District's Central Unit.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall hit the Barkuanda area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, damaging houses and forcing the evacuation of affected families. Officials also reported flooding in Basantgarh tehsil, while the Chenab river at Akhnoor crossed the flood alert level amid continuing rain across the region.
Rahul Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of failing to address the core demands of protesting students and called for action against those responsible for the alleged irregularities in the examination process
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) representative Ashutosh Ranka said the protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. While Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after receiving government assurances on key demands, CJP maintained that Pradhan's resignation remains non-negotiable.
The tariffs were imposed under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, with the Trump administration stating that the action is intended to address what it described as a failure by several countries to effectively prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour

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