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Amid mounting outrage over pellet guns, CRPF probes RAF action at student march

CRPF DG assures professional assessment of RAFs action

27 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
El Nio may push global warming to 2C or higher in the short term

The probability that a single month in early 2027 passes 2C has reached 35% to 40%

27 Jul 2026 2:25 pm
Policeman suspended for firing AK-47 at student protesters in Bihar

The AK-47 was used by the constable wrongly. It cannot be justified in any way, Nilesh Kumar, deputy inspector general of police said on the cops suspension.

27 Jul 2026 2:24 pm
Gujarat launches 'Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR' service; victims can register complaints from home

Complaints registered through the national cybercrime helpline 1930 will now automatically generate an e-Zero FIR, which will be forwarded to the concerned police station, enabling legal action to begin at the earliest

27 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Andhra Pradesh adds 3,865 MW renewable energy capacity in FY26, four fold jump from previous year

Surge in capacity addition was attributed to the state's emphasis on clean energy, backed by investor-friendly policies, faster project clearances, large-scale investments in RE infrastructure.

27 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
SC junks review plea against verdict on loss of Scheduled Caste status upon religious conversion

On March 24, in a significant decision, the top court held that a Scheduled Caste community person converting to a religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism loses the SC status from the moment of conversion regardless of birth

27 Jul 2026 12:56 pm
NEET row: Right to peaceful protest guaranteed, says SC, fixes pleas for hearing on Tuesday

Life of every individual irrespective of who they are is important, the bench asserted when a lawyer said that police personnel were also beaten up

27 Jul 2026 11:44 am
Govt to introduce Public Examinations Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The NDA has lined up several young MPs to speak on the Bill

27 Jul 2026 11:34 am
Search operations underway after suspected Pakistan drones movement in J-K's Samba, Rajouri

The drone activity was observed by alert army troops in Nandpur, near the IB in Samba, and in Tarkundi-Saaj, near the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri

27 Jul 2026 10:34 am
Nandan Nilekani to head high-powered task force on NTA exam reforms: PM

the multidisciplinary panel will recommend reforms to revamp the NTAs examination processes while also suggesting structural changes to strengthen the integrity and efficiency of the testing system

26 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
Tiruppur textile industry seeks worker housing; puts forward request in Industrial Policy stakeholder discussion

Industry says worker accommodation is key to retaining talent and leveraging FTA-led export growth

26 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
CAG flags 12.86 cr loss in WBIDC's land deal with Flipkart in West Bengal

The auditor said West Bengals industrial development agency undervalued land at Haringhata Industrial Park by not factoring in non-allocable water bodies.

26 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
PM highlights defence, self-reliance and environment in Mann Ki Baat, avoids reference to NEET unrest

The Prime Minister avoided mentioning the Jantar Mantar issue, focusing instead on national pride, technological progress, conservation, and community initiatives

26 Jul 2026 2:51 pm
Tamil Nadu extends 7th State Finance Commissions tenure till December 2026

The Seventh State Finance Commission is chaired by retired IAS officer K. Allaudin, and was formed in May 2025

26 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
Andhra Pradesh launches AI-powered flood alert system for Vijayawada

Developed by RTGS with IIT Gandhinagar and APSDMA, the platform provides up to 48-hour rainfall forecasts and early flood warnings for Vijayawada.

26 Jul 2026 1:27 pm
US Senator introduces Bill to suspend new H-1B visas for 3 years

Republican Senator Tim Sheehys proposal also seeks to restore Trumps $100,000 H-1B fee, tighten visa rules and prioritise American workers.

26 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Students are more important than any post: Amit Shah after Dharmendra Pradhans exit

The Modi government respects the sentiments of the country's youth and is committed to implementing the necessary reforms against paper leaks, he said in a post on X late Saturday night.

26 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar in NITI Aayog consultation on national food safety

Consultation highlighted importance of a collaborative and technology-driven approach

26 Jul 2026 11:07 am
Rajnath, Army chief lay wreaths at war memorial to pay tributes to Kargil heroes

Three helicopters in arrowhead formation, led by an advanced light helicopter and followed by two Cheetals, showered floral petals on the memorial

26 Jul 2026 10:51 am
TN cracks down on liquor overpricing, issues new rules

Prompted by a recent judgment by the Madras High Court, the corporation aims to eliminate widespread consumer complaints regarding illegal price markups at retail outlets

26 Jul 2026 10:11 am
Andhra Pradesh to scale up use of drones for reforestation

Andhra Pradesh aims to achieve 50% green cover; to step up seed ball dispersal

25 Jul 2026 7:18 pm
Dharmendra Pradhans resignation sparks jubilation at Jantar Mantar

Even as protesters celebrated the ministers resignation, they made it clear that the agitation was far from over

25 Jul 2026 5:24 pm
Govt likely to introduce bill to amend paper leak law in Parliament on Monday

The Bill states that those involved in paper leaks or cheating in exams will face 5 to 10 years in prison and fines up to 50 lakh

25 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
PM thanks people for responses, positive suggestions received for midnight video

In a video message, Modi announced that a bill to address paper leaks will be introduced in Parliament next week

25 Jul 2026 10:17 am
West Bengal govt to be prepared to deal with resistance to land acquisition policy: FM Dasgupta

The finance minister said the government will have to acquire land and redistribute it for productive purposes

24 Jul 2026 10:06 pm
National Testing Agency (NTA) terminates 47 officials from service amid student protest

The move comes hours after a government delegation met Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders at constitution club.

24 Jul 2026 9:32 pm
Flood-hit Gujarat sees factory shutdowns, transport disruptions as over 40,500 evacuated

Rail services between Gujarat and Mumbai also remained affected for a second consecutive day

24 Jul 2026 9:12 pm
Karnataka announces Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026, launches Innoverse Foundation for DeepTech startups

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 will focus on emerging technologies including AI, DeepTech, semiconductors, biotechnology, fintech, spacetech and digital infrastructure.

24 Jul 2026 8:02 pm
NEET is against Tamil Nadus social justice principles, say protesters

At a protest in the CPI State Office, a crowd of predominantly youngsters raised slogans calling for the complete scrapping of NEET examinations as well as the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

24 Jul 2026 8:01 pm
SC bars unauthorised recording, monetisation of court videos on social media

The petition, filed by journalist Harshita Grover, contended that isolated excerpts of judicial proceedings were being clipped, circulated and monetised in a manner that undermined the sanctity and dignity of the judicial process.

24 Jul 2026 7:51 pm
Centre compiles list of problems with NTA, asks officials to resolve within in a month

The government informed Parliament that NTA originally had 39 permanent posts, with an additional 16 senior-level positions, eight Directors and eight Joint Directors, created recently under the Central Staffing Scheme to strengthen the agency

24 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
Will monitor steps taken to curb NEET paper leaks: SC

One of the pleas sought a direction to replace or restructure the NTA, which is responsible for conducting NEET-UG, with a robust and autonomous body to conduct the medical entrance examination

24 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
Union Cabinet approves draft bill for stricter punishments in paper leak cases

The Cabinet, chaired by the prime minister, approved a draft bill at Parliament House to impose stricter penalties for paper leak offenses

24 Jul 2026 3:40 pm
Delhi HC dismisses ANIs plea against OpenAI on copyright infringement

Irreparable injury would be caused not only to OpenAI, but also to the public at large, if an interim injunction is granted: Court

24 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Assam floods death toll rises to 47; over 6.53 lakh people affected

Sivasagar worst-hit; Affected districts are Karbi Anglong, Golaghat, Charaideo, Kamrup, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Dhemaji, Hojai and Kamrup (Metro)

24 Jul 2026 9:40 am
Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike after govt assurances; Modi urges activist to regain health

Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met the activist at Medanta Hospital, giving the governments assurance that his demands would be met; supporters say protests at Jantar Mantar will continue

24 Jul 2026 8:20 am
Govt has agreed to our request to hold talks today at neutral venue, says CJP

The discussions will take place at the Constitution Club of India.

24 Jul 2026 8:00 am
The meme-first approach of Gen Z activism

After posting its first Instagram post on May 17, CJP garnered nearly 3 million followers within the first 78 hours.

23 Jul 2026 9:23 pm
PM Modi vows fast-track courts for exam leak culprits as govt steps up outreach to resolve crisis

Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi came out in support of the protesting students

23 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
PAC raps Defence Ministry over unfulfilled offset commitments from foreign manufacturers

Foreign vendors claim 55% discharge under $9.91 billion offset obligations, says the PAC

23 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Arab tourists to drive Kerala tourism growth: Minister Vishnunath

Kerala welcomed more than one lakh Arab tourists in 2025

23 Jul 2026 7:08 pm
CJP protest: Authorities shut down internet, suspend metro services in Delhi as clampdown tightens

Protesters alleged that mobile networks became inaccessible on entering the protest sites, making communication difficult

23 Jul 2026 7:00 pm
South Gujarat rains: 1,200 rescued as Umbergaon records over 1,100 mm rainfall

Rescue teams, backed by the Air Force and Coast Guard, have been deployed as widespread flooding disrupted transport, power supply and normal life across several districts.

23 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
Authorities demolish properties linked to LeT militants in Kashmir

The action came a day after Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot dead by militants at Lal Chowk, the commercial hub of Anantnag town

23 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Delhi HC agrees to hear on PIL seeking probe into CJP protest on July 24

Thousands joined the CJP's Chalo Sansad march on July 20 to demand the resignation of the Union Education Minister

23 Jul 2026 3:33 pm
TN govt renames DMK'S CM Breakfast scheme after late Congress leader Kamaraj

The breakfast scheme has been renamed Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to honour the late Chief Minister

23 Jul 2026 11:00 am
Nothing more important than youth's future: PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak offenders

In a post on X, PM Modi warned that those compromising youths future will not be spared and directed authorities to take necessary actions.

23 Jul 2026 9:54 am
CJP Delhi protest: Students clash with Police as calls for Education Ministers resignation intensify

More than 10,000 people gathered at protest site; Delhi Metro Rail shuts 16 stations in and around central New Delhi on Thursday until further notice

23 Jul 2026 8:33 am
Bengal govt to initiate process of listing West Bengal Power Development Corporation on stock exchanges

Addressing the Assembly, Adhikari said listing of WBPDCL would strengthen it financially, improve its transparency, generate employment and enhance spending under corporate social responsibility.

23 Jul 2026 6:32 am