The Times of India

The National Testing Agency has dismissed allegations regarding discrepancies in OMR sheets presented by five NEET-UG candidates. They emphasized that the images circulating are likely digitally altered, enhanced with AI, or otherwise modified. The agency affirmed the authenticity of the OMR sheets and the accuracy of the candidates' scores. Severe penalties may be imposed for submitting fraudulent records under new regulations.

Carrying the 'NEET hai, ki Cheat hai' placard, Dimple Yadav said we stand with the students, adding that the entire process is corrupt, and it is the country's youth and students who are bearing the brunt of it and suffering immense mental stress. Akhilesh Yadav also accused the BJP-led government of ignoring students' concerns and alleged that repeated paper leaks had taken place in Uttar Pradesh.

Taunting Rahul Gandhi in a veiled attack, PM Modi praised the succcessful mission of Vikram-1 orbital launch vehicle highlighting how the average age of the young Skyroot team is merely 28 years, unlike a 56-year-old youth. India's youth have embarked on a new journey into space. I was told that the average age of the entire team working at the 'Skyroot' startup is merely 28 years. Young people like these have accomplished this feat. I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth, PM Modi said.

Supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar ahead of the proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament on Monday. Addressing the gathering, CJP president Abhijeet Dipke said the march would go ahead despite restrictions. The biggest march in India's history is about to take place. For the past 10-12 years, attempts have been made to destroy democracy in this country. By sitting at Jantar Mantar for a month, you have revived democracy, Abhijeet Dipke said.

In the appeal, Angmo has contended that the Single Judges order effectively deprives Wangchuk and his family of the right to decide his medical treatment and place of treatment. The appeal also argues that the order overlooks the principles of informed consent, bodily autonomy under Article 21, and unlawfully confines Wangchuk to the government hospital despite there being no order of arrest or detention against him, reported news agency ANI.

Families question withholding of cockpit recordings, seek greater transparency as AAIB says final probe report is expected in October. They question the investigation bureau's decision to withhold black box information. The flight crashed on June 12, 2025, killing hundreds of people. Families seek transparency and direct access to the raw black box data. They also renewed calls for a permanent memorial at the crash site.

Torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in Poonch and Rajouri districts. At least fourteen people died, and several others remain missing after homes were buried. Rescue operations are underway for those trapped beneath debris and mud. Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 was disrupted, and the Amarnath Yatra was suspended. Authorities issued a flood alert across Jammu division as river water levels surged.

A new bill plans to jail individuals disrupting Vande Mataram singing. This proposed legislation aims to amend existing laws regarding national honor. Disrupting the national song could lead to three years imprisonment. The government cites historical significance for this proposed amendment. This bill will be introduced during the upcoming Parliament session.

Opposition leaders have demanded an independent probe into Ram temple donations. They also warned the government's credibility depends on swift action regarding this issue. Activists and a political party plan a march to Parliament over paper leaks. Many opposition parties support this protest and may join the Parliament gherao. These twin issues are likely to dominate the upcoming monsoon session's first week.

Cong Can Raise Demand, Can't Force Govt: Rijiju

Opposition parties staged a walkout from an all-party meeting on Sunday. They protested the government's decision to invite a breakaway faction of the Trinamool Congress. The government defended its invitation, stating it must include all groups. Both warring factions of the Trinamool Congress exchanged sharp remarks during the meeting. This event foreshadows a potentially contentious parliamentary session beginning Monday.

Illegal immigrants from Bangladesh enter India through a planned labor supply chain. Touts facilitate their infiltration and transport to various job sites across India. Indian employers utilize these networks for cheap, unskilled labor in sectors like textiles and construction. Forged documents are arranged, enabling immigrants to work and even register as voters. Assam seeks legal accountability for Indian employers involved in this exploitation.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may seek parliamentary approval for additional spending. Increased expenditure on fertiliser subsidies and electronics manufacturing initiatives is driving this need. GST and direct tax revenues remain on track, and DIPAM is pushing for additional realisations. The IDBI Bank transaction's finalisation could provide significant financial comfort. Sitharaman aims to maintain the government's fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP.

Young adults worldwide and in India still desire marriage and family life. Financial security and stable employment are crucial for partnership decisions. Many young people aspire to partnership and parenthood despite demographic shifts. India's youth express optimism about the future while worrying about economic insecurity. Ideal family sizes are reported, with older respondents having fewer children.

Smaller parties demonstrated the highest average Member of Parliament attendance during the recent budget session. RLP and RLD achieved one hundred percent attendance for all thirty-one sittings. BJP and Congress, the largest parties, recorded lower average attendance figures. In Rajya Sabha, regional parties also led in parliamentary attendance percentages. This analysis highlights attendance trends among various political parties in both Houses.

Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar announced her group's move to join the ruling NDA in Parliament. Twenty former TMC MPs are now aligning with the NCPI parliamentary group. This group intends to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. They will support the government's initiatives and focus on constructive debate. The rebels' realignment follows the TMC's recent election defeat in West Bengal.

Delhi Police has denied permission for a proposed march to Parliament on July 20. Prohibitory orders are in effect across the New Delhi district, banning assemblies. Unauthorized gatherings will face legal action under new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions. The Delhi High Court previously upheld the Centre's intervention in Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Authorities urge public cooperation to ensure security during the upcoming Parliament session.

Congress MP Manish Tewari advocates for a new anti-defection law. He believes the Lok Sabha composition no longer reflects the 2024 voter mandate. Recent party splits have weakened Indian democracy and opportunistic politics are prevalent. TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs have switched allegiance to the ruling NDA. Tewari stresses the need to address these developments during the upcoming Parliament session.

Gitanjali J Angmo will lead a march to Parliament representing her husband, Sonam Wangchuk. Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike from Safdarjung Hospital after being moved there. The Delhi High Court declined to order his immediate transfer to a private facility. Angmo urged protesters to maintain peace and remain vigilant against disruptions. Security has been heightened across New Delhi ahead of the planned march.

Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien urged Prime Minister Modi to convene an all-party meeting. He expressed concerns over proposed delimitation legislation and the Foreign Contribution Amendment bill. O'Brien described these measures as 'draconian' and 'cowboy legislation' in his letter. The opposition fears the delimitation exercise could reduce southern states' parliamentary representation. The Foreign Contribution Amendment bill may tighten government oversight of charitable organizations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah called West Bengal's political change unprecedented since Independence. He criticized the previous Left Front and Trinamool Congress governments. Shah attended the foundation stone laying for a new dairy project. This project aims to boost the state's dairy sector and farmer incomes. The minister concluded his three-day visit to West Bengal.

The Delhi High Court rejected a plea to move Sonam Wangchuk to a private hospital. The court noted no force was used in his transfer to Safdarjung Hospital. Family members have been granted round-the-clock access to the fasting activist. Doctors are monitoring his health and administering oral substances with consent. The government acted within its rights to provide care for Wangchuk.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site. He had been on an indefinite hunger strike for over twenty days. Authorities moved him to Safdarjung Hospital for necessary medical monitoring. Protesters and the Cockroach Janta Party criticized this forceful removal. However, the Delhi High Court later upheld the government's decision.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju defended inviting the Nationalist Citizens Party of India to an all-party meeting. Opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout protesting the invitation to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs. Rijiju stated the government followed parliamentary norms and could not ignore the party's recognition request. Eight bills are listed for the upcoming Monsoon Session, which begins Monday. All parties have the right to express views and cooperate for the nation.

Announcing the approval, the chief minister said the proposed legislation was aimed at guaranteeing equal rights for every citizen, irrespective of religion, and congratulated his Cabinet colleagues for unanimously backing the Bill. Today, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has wholeheartedly and unanimously approved the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026. I wish to extend my congratulations to my esteemed Cabinet colleagues and to all of you, he said.

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday with a packed legislative agenda. The government aims to pass the Women's Reservation Bill after its earlier defeat. Opposition parties face electoral losses and alliance collapses, altering parliamentary arithmetic. Several key bills are listed, including the FCRA and Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan. The government hopes to secure passage with adjusted strategies and potential support.

More than 50 families living near Abdullah Bridge were forced to leave their homes after floodwaters flooded the settlement. Another locality near Tariq Bridge was also affected, prompting police to respond to distress calls and help residents move to safer places away from the riverbanks. Rescue and relief teams, assisted by the district administration, were deployed to evacuate affected families and assess the damage.

Supreme Court clarified that abusive language is not obscenity under law. Mere swear words and profanities do not constitute an offense. The court set aside a conviction for using abusive slurs during an altercation. Obscenity requires a lascivious element appealing to prurient interests. Such words must also cause annoyance to others in public places.

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully launched into low Earth orbit on Saturday. This historic mission placed six payloads into their targeted orbit successfully. India now becomes the third nation with private orbital launch capability. The Hyderabad-based startup achieved this significant milestone on its first attempt. This launch signifies a new era for private Indian space industry operations.

Two parliamentary committees have postponed approving their reports on significant legislation. This development occurs as the government seeks opposition support for other political proposals. The anti-graft bill and higher education regulator bills face widespread protest. Both bills may not be presented during the current parliamentary session. Congress criticizes the government's handling of these controversial legislative matters.

Kashmir school holidays have been extended by three days due to adverse weather. The Amarnath yatra is temporarily suspended from both routes as a precautionary measure. An adverse weather spell is expected from July 20 to July 23 across the region. This system may cause landslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Surface transport disruptions are also anticipated on major roads.

Narcotics Control Bureau seized five kilograms of high-grade heroin in Poonch district. An alleged smuggler was arrested during a raid in Kosalyain village on Saturday. This seizure is considered one of the largest drug hauls in the border district. Investigators are working to identify the intended recipients and handlers. This incident highlights ongoing cross-border narcotics smuggling attempts.