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CRPF backs jawans amid CJP protest action probe, warns against excesses

CRPF backs jawans amid CJP protest action probe, warns against excesses

July 27, 2026 10:07 PM

The top brass of Central Reserve Police Force assured the force's jawans and officers that any decision they made for the "bona fide" discharge of their duties in the recent...

Delhi on high alert after CJP sets Tuesday deadline on FIR withdrawal

Delhi on high alert after CJP sets Tuesday deadline on FIR withdrawal

July 27, 2026 09:11 PM

Heightened security deployment will remain in force across New Delhi and Central Delhi districts to maintain law and order as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) warned of fresh...

Students still throng Jantar Mantar protest site to click selfies

Students still throng Jantar Mantar protest site to click selfies

July 27, 2026 08:38 PM

Two days after a 36-day student agitation concluded at Jantar Mantar, the iconic protest site in New Delhi is already witnessing new demonstrations, including calls for...

LS deadlock ends, parties agree to discuss anti-paper leak bill on Tuesday

LS deadlock ends, parties agree to discuss anti-paper leak bill on Tuesday

July 27, 2026 08:30 PM

The Lok Sabha stalemate is expected to conclude as Speaker Om Birla has secured an agreement from all political parties to discuss the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair...

Jolt to Vijay as HC says no to govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

Jolt to Vijay as HC says no to govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

July 27, 2026 08:03 PM

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench has set aside a government order providing jobs to relatives of those who died in a stampede at Karur last year, citing violations of...

Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Political Battleground In Parliament

Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Political Battleground In Parliament

July 27, 2026 08:02 PM

Monday's proceedings demonstrated that the legislative debate has become inseparable from the broader political crisis surrounding the NEET controversy.

Ministers helping break my fast was our victory: Wangchuk

Ministers helping break my fast was our victory: Wangchuk

July 27, 2026 07:51 PM

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk emphasised the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent resistance, stating, "His path is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago....

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

July 27, 2026 07:37 PM

The Delhi Police have urged a court to sentence former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to death for the brutal murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020...

Ram Temple theft: SC expands SIT; seeks status report in two weeks

Ram Temple theft: SC expands SIT; seeks status report in two weeks

July 27, 2026 07:37 PM

The Supreme Court on Monday took note of setting up of a four-member SIT headed by IGP Kiran S to probe alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and asked...

Will be forced to resume protests if cases not withdrawn: CJP warns govt

Will be forced to resume protests if cases not withdrawn: CJP warns govt

July 27, 2026 07:13 PM

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has warned it will resume its agitation if the government fails to provide a written agreement by Tuesday on the withdrawal of criminal cases...

UP nursery teacher brands boy with heated knife for urinating in trousers

UP nursery teacher brands boy with heated knife for urinating in trousers

July 27, 2026 06:26 PM

A nursery teacher in Varanasi allegedly branded a five-year-old boy with a heated knife after he urinated in his pants, reportedly due to being denied restroom access. An FIR...

Can E20 Janta Party be the next big digital movement?

Can E20 Janta Party be the next big digital movement?

July 27, 2026 06:06 PM

A new digital political phenomenon, the 'E20 Janta Party', is gaining traction on Instagram, mobilising Gen Z against the government's mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20)...

SC to review anti-defection law's 'deemed merger' clause

SC to review anti-defection law's 'deemed merger' clause

July 27, 2026 06:05 PM

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea by senior advocate Kapil Sibal challenging the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule's 'deemed merger' provision, which allows MLAs...

NDA MP condemns use of AK-47 on student protesters in Bihar

NDA MP condemns use of AK-47 on student protesters in Bihar

July 27, 2026 05:54 PM

Shambhavi Choudhary, an MP from the Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas), has condemned the alleged use of AK-47 rifles and lathicharge against student protesters in Bihar. While...

New Wearable Patch Alerts Users To Environmental Dangers With Haptic Feedback

New Wearable Patch Alerts Users To Environmental Dangers With Haptic Feedback

July 27, 2026 05:40 PM

Researchers have developed an innovative wearable patch capable of detecting environmental hazards like dangerous gases or heavy metals in water. This device provides immediate...

National Herald case: HC gives Sonia, Rahul 3 weeks to reply on ED plea

National Herald case: HC gives Sonia, Rahul 3 weeks to reply on ED plea

July 27, 2026 05:07 PM

The Delhi high court on Monday granted three weeks to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others to respond to a plea by the Enforcement Directorate challenging a...

Gadkari gets HC nod to sue Meta, X, Google over E20 deepfakes

Gadkari gets HC nod to sue Meta, X, Google over E20 deepfakes

July 27, 2026 04:28 PM

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has received permission from the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against Meta Platforms, X Corp, Google LLC, and other unknown entities for...

Indian-origin woman killed in 'targeted attack' in Canada

Indian-origin woman killed in 'targeted attack' in Canada

July 27, 2026 04:21 PM

A 26-year-old Indian-origin woman, Navneet Kaur, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Toronto, Canada. Police have arrested and charged 37-year-old Sharnjeet Singh with...

'Are they terrorists?': Cong blasts BJP for deploying AK-47 at Bihar protests

'Are they terrorists?': Cong blasts BJP for deploying AK-47 at Bihar protests

July 27, 2026 04:08 PM

The Congress party has strongly criticised the BJP government following allegations that AK-47 rifles were used against protesting students in Bihar, with Rahul Gandhi demanding...

BJP greets Pradhan with 'zindabad' slogans at Parl, Cong fumes

BJP greets Pradhan with 'zindabad' slogans at Parl, Cong fumes

July 27, 2026 03:43 PM

Opposition parties, particularly the Congress, have strongly criticised the BJP for felicitating former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who resigned following...

2 youths abused by right-wing activist for Jantar Mantar protest

2 youths abused by right-wing activist for Jantar Mantar protest

July 27, 2026 03:39 PM

Two youths from Bareilly, allegedly harassed and assaulted by an activist linked to a Hindu outfit while en route to a NEET paper leak protest in Delhi, have demanded strict...

Woman who blocked police van in viral video alleges online harassment

Woman who blocked police van in viral video alleges online harassment

July 27, 2026 03:35 PM

Model Rhiya Ahir, who gained viral attention for blocking a police van during student protests in Mumbai, has filed a complaint with cyber police alleging online harassment,...

SC to review Nandan Nilekani panel's suggestions on NEET

SC to review Nandan Nilekani panel's suggestions on NEET

July 27, 2026 03:25 PM

The Supreme Court has stated it will consider the recommendations of the Nandan Nilekani-led task force regarding the online conduct of the NEET examination, emphasising the...

SC upholds loss of SC status upon conversion to...

SC upholds loss of SC status upon conversion to...

July 27, 2026 02:24 PM

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a review petition challenging its earlier verdict that a person from a Scheduled Caste (SC) community loses their SC status upon...

CRPF to review RAF actions, pellet gun use during Jantar Mantar protests

CRPF to review RAF actions, pellet gun use during Jantar Mantar protests

July 27, 2026 02:15 PM

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will conduct a "professional post-event assessment" into the Rapid Action Force's (RAF) alleged use of pellet guns against anti-NEET...

10 years in jail, Rs 50 lakh fine: Govt tables new paper leak bill

10 years in jail, Rs 50 lakh fine: Govt tables new paper leak bill

July 27, 2026 02:07 PM

Amidst widespread student protests over the NEET paper leak, the Indian government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in...

Bihar cop suspended for firing AK-47 rifle at protesting students

Bihar cop suspended for firing AK-47 rifle at protesting students

July 27, 2026 02:06 PM

A police constable in Bihar's Siwan district was suspended after a video showing him using an AK-47 rifle during a student protest went viral. An inquiry has been initiated, and...

Right to peaceful protest cannot be denied, doesn't justify police excesses: SC

Right to peaceful protest cannot be denied, doesn't justify police excesses: SC

July 27, 2026 12:55 PM

The Supreme Court asserted that the right to peaceful protest is 'absolutely guaranteed' and an agitation cannot justify 'police excesses' or a 'lathi charge,' while agreeing to...

What happened to 2024 exam panel's recommentations, asks Congress

What happened to 2024 exam panel's recommentations, asks Congress

July 27, 2026 12:28 PM

The Congress party has criticised the Modi government's announcement of a new committee on exam reforms, alleging it is a tactic to divert public attention. The opposition...

Shooting at Seattle food festival kills 2, several injured

Shooting at Seattle food festival kills 2, several injured

July 27, 2026 12:19 PM

A shooting incident at the annual Bite of Seattle Festival resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, including a 2-year-old child. Four victims were transported to...

Gen Z emotional, doesn't think with 'calm mind': RSS chief

Gen Z emotional, doesn't think with 'calm mind': RSS chief

July 27, 2026 11:59 AM

Mohan Bhagwat shared his perspectives on the characteristics of 'Gen Z', the trajectory of the 'Stree Mukti Andolan', and the imperative for societal acceptance of LGBTQ+...

Oppn seeks urgent debate on police brutality at Gen Z protests

Oppn seeks urgent debate on police brutality at Gen Z protests

July 27, 2026 11:48 AM

Opposition parties have submitted notices in the Rajya Sabha demanding an urgent discussion on the alleged use of force, including pellet guns, against students protesting the...

'Won't delete': BJP MP's daughter's post on Pradhan's exit sparks row

'Won't delete': BJP MP's daughter's post on Pradhan's exit sparks row

July 27, 2026 11:04 AM

A social media post by BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter celebrating Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister, has ignited an internal controversy within...

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

July 27, 2026 10:57 AM

'After that the burdens of an ageing population will be upon us, and the share of working age population will shrink.'

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

How Modi's Political Aura Crumbled At Jantar Mantar

July 27, 2026 10:44 AM

It was left to an incensed Gen Z to show the rest of India that enough was enough, and that the time had come to shatter the fear psychosis generated by the government's...

Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi posts after protests

Delhi Police cracks down on anti-Modi posts after protests

July 27, 2026 10:42 AM

The Delhi Police has taken decisive action, directing multiple social media platforms to remove offensive and abusive posts targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

'Why Have The Number Of Jobs Created Fallen?'

July 27, 2026 10:37 AM

'We have to pull 80 million workers out of agriculture and go back to where we were in 2014. That itself is going to be a huge task.' 'We have already lost time, and that is a...

Forces Intensify Search After Suspected Drone Activity

Forces Intensify Search After Suspected Drone Activity

July 27, 2026 10:10 AM

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir initiated extensive search operations along the International Border and Line of Control in Samba and Rajouri districts following multiple...

'We Need To Stop Coaching Classes'

'We Need To Stop Coaching Classes'

July 27, 2026 09:57 AM

'We can integrate AI and tech into education, but that is just a means and not an end.' 'Ultimately, we need to control what happens in a classroom and we need to let teachers...

19-year-old NEET aspirant commits suicide in Maharashtra

19-year-old NEET aspirant commits suicide in Maharashtra

July 27, 2026 09:43 AM

A 19-year-old medical aspirant, Ankita Suresh Sangle, allegedly died by suicide in Jalalpur after being disheartened by her NEET re-examination score of 166 marks, while the...