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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
In an editorial published in its mouthpiece Saamana, the Uddhav Thackeray-led party said the Prime Minister's statement came only after widespread protests and public outrage over the alleged paper leak
Announcing his decision in a post on X, Wangchuk wrote, End of hunger... Beginning of accountability. He said the government had assured him that the issue of accountability in the failing examination system would be discussed on the floor of Parliament
The Prime Minister's message came hours after Wangchuk concluded his fast at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, senior leaders of the Apex Body of Leh Ladakh, doctors and members of his family
PM Modi also said the proposed legislation would be discussed and finalised by the Union Cabinet before being introduced during the ongoing Monsoon Session
The proposed legislation is aimed at strengthening the legal framework to deal with paper leak cases and ensuring stricter action against those involved
Thanks to student protests, some things have become crystal clear online Gen Z swag, political preferences, and influencer stupidity
The Press Trust of India reported that after the money was given, in a familiar pattern, the accused failed to deliver on the promise.
Amid escalating tensions with Iran, US President Donald Trump said any damage caused to ships, cargo or related assets would be compensated using Iranian funds under Washington's control. His remarks came as Iran warned that continued US aggression would backfire and reiterated its opposition to American actions.
The stations that will remain closed are Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Ramakrishna Ashram Marg, Barakhambha Road, Supreme Court, Seva Teerth, Janpath, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, ITO, Delhi Gate, Indraprastha, Khan Market, Jor Bagh, Shivaji Stadium and Jhandewalan
France has voted to ban social media for children under the age of 15, with President Emmanuel Macron announcing that the measure will take effect after approval by the Constitutional Council
In a post on X, CENTCOM said that the strikes come to diminish threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to commercial shipping
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi accused the Modi government of responding to student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak with cowardice and wanton cruelty. Calling for accountability and education reforms, she alleged the Centre has weakened public education and failed to address concerns over examination integrity.
Police said all nine workers who were staying in the room at the time of the incident hail from West Bengal
The accident happened around 3 am near Indipur village
487 relief camps and relief distribution centres are operational in 10 districts, sheltering 24,418 displaced people
One rain-related death was reported in Tapi district, while teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the states SDRF as well as the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Coast Guard were put on alert for rescue efforts
According to Singh, around 100 to 150 people allegedly surrounded and attacked him as he tried to pass through the area
The wildfire is located near the Arcachon Bay area, a tourist hotspot, and many of those evacuated are tourists staying in camping sites
The project took more than two years of planning before Schwrzler executed it
US President Donald Trump has warned that the US would hit one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in Hormuz Strait
Authorities have warned that the Godavari could cross the danger mark soon due to increased water flow amid heavy rains and discharge from the Gangapur dam
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said in 2026 so far, private investment worth USD 187 million has been reported and 105 authorisations have been issued to non-government entities (NGEs) as on July 7
According to the police, Rajesh Yadav (27) and his father Janardan Yadav (58) had gone to the field around 6 am for their morning routine when Rajesh came in contact with the power line that had snapped and fallen there the previous night
Britain in June withdrew its embassy staff from Iran, following in the footsteps of other European nations as well as Australia and New Zealand. The withdrawals came after Israel launched renewed air strikes on Iran claiming its arch enemy was on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon
He claimed that citizens and various organisations participated in the bandh across several districts, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nanded, Latur, Kolhapur, Dharashiv (formerly Osmanabad), Gondia, Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Jalgaon, and Nashik
In a statement on X, the PIB stated that the fake video was being shared by Pakistani propaganda accounts as part of an online misinformation campaign
A day earlier, Wangchuk reiterated his demand for assurance of no legal action against protesters as a condition to break his 25-day-long hunger strike
Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the Centre has sent four formal invitations to student representatives protesting over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, reiterating that the government is ready for discussions at any time, any place and urging students to engage in dialogue
Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, and directed her to surrender within three weeks. The court also remarked that the modern generation is restless and seeks quick solutions
The Delhi Police have clarified that this is not a new order. It has been in effect for a long time and is renewed every three months as part of the standard administrative process, officials said
Delhi ACP Jai Prakash said he suffered a minor head fracture after allegedly being hit by a stone during violent clashes at the NEET protest near Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation after two ACPs and several personnel were injured
The four-day search and rescue operation at the collapsed under-construction NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project tunnel in Sikkim concluded after all 25 missing workers and officials were recovered. The state government has ordered a high-level probe into the incident
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila. The two discussed the Ukraine war, US-Russia relations, the situation in the Persian Gulf, and diplomatic ties, while Moscow reiterated its opposition to further military support for Ukraine.
Kejriwal alleged that the Prime Minister's announcement was not what students had sought and accused the Centre of attempting to mislead them
Hazare observed the maun andolan at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar before returning to his native village of Ralegan Siddhi in the same district
Speaking to reporters, Kharge also launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his intentions on the issue and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm after Opposition parties insisted that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign before any discussion on the NEET paper leak. While the Opposition refused to begin the debate without his resignation, the government accused it of disrupting Parliament despite agreeing to discuss the issue
He said Opposition members can speak for as long as they want and the discussion can take place even for two days

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