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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

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