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National 2 hours ago

HPU Students Head to Italy for Disaster-Risk Research with Oceanography Institute

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in Shimla has just inked a deal with Italy's National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS), setting the stage for HPU students to travel to Italy for cutting-edge research. This landmark Memorandum of Understanding, signed on Monday, focuses on crucial areas like disaster-risk reduction and Himalayan studies, opening up global academic doors and strengthening international scientific ties for Indian students.

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HPU Students Head to Italy for Disaster-Risk Research with Oceanography Institute
National 2 hours ago

Punjabi Star Resham Singh's Defender Breakdown Ignites India's E20 Fuel Debate

Punjabi singer Resham Singh Anmol has recently fueled the national debate around E20 petrol after his luxury Land Rover Defender 110 suffered a fuel pump failure, which his service center blamed on 'bad fuel'. Anmol, whose vehicle is E20-compliant, publicly alleged a 'scam' where petrol pumps might be mixing excessive ethanol, demanding authorities to disclose lists of stations offering premium, lower-ethanol fuels. This incident comes amidst a surge of public complaints and social media videos from motorists nationwide, reporting engine problems and reduced mileage after using the new 20% ethanol-blended petrol.

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Punjabi Star Resham Singh's Defender Breakdown Ignites India's E20 Fuel Debate
National 2 hours ago

India's Youth Challenge Modi Government Over AI Surveillance at Mass Protests

Indian activists are currently challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in the Delhi High Court over the use of AI-powered surveillance at recent large-scale youth protests. This legal battle, spearheaded by student activist Aishe Ghosh, seeks to declare mass surveillance unconstitutional and establish clear guidelines for how such technology can be used by the state, even as the initial protests have concluded. The controversy erupted when demonstrators shared images of mobile police surveillance vans equipped with 360-degree cameras, raising serious questions about privacy and civil liberties in a country without specific laws for facial recognition.

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India's Youth Challenge Modi Government Over AI Surveillance at Mass Protests
National 9 hours ago

India Rushes Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Law Amid Student Outcry, Parliamentary Storm

India's government today introduced a tougher anti-paper leak law in the Lok Sabha, proposing up to 10 years in jail and massive fines for those involved in exam malpractices, but the move was met with immediate uproar from opposition parties. They demanded accountability for alleged police brutality against student protesters, especially during the recent 'Sansad Chalo' march, before any legislative debate could proceed. This new bill comes after weeks of intense nationwide student protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, a scandal that even forced the Education Minister to resign just days ago.

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India Rushes Tougher Anti-Paper Leak Law Amid Student Outcry, Parliamentary Storm
National 9 hours ago

Medical Interns Face Grilling in West Bengal's Sebaashray Health Camp 'Scam' Probe

Medical interns and students who participated in the controversial Sebaashray health camps, organized by Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee, are now facing intense questioning by the West Bengal Health Department and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). This critical development follows West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's recent assertion in the Assembly that these camps were a 'big scam,' showcasing photographs of patients allegedly suffering severe injuries, including limb amputations, after receiving treatment.

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Medical Interns Face Grilling in West Bengal's Sebaashray Health Camp 'Scam' Probe
National 9 hours ago

Zydus' Desidustat Enters Pivotal Phase III Trial for Sickle Cell Disease in India

Zydus Lifesciences has secured a critical green light from India's top drug regulator, the DCGI, to kick off a Phase III clinical trial for its oral drug Desidustat in patients battling Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). This 203-day study, a major step toward potentially transforming treatment for millions in India, will evaluate the drug's safety and effectiveness in combating anemia, a hallmark of SCD, and is being conducted in close collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The move comes after promising Phase II results and holds immense significance for a country grappling with one of the world's highest burdens of this genetic blood disorder.

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Zydus' Desidustat Enters Pivotal Phase III Trial for Sickle Cell Disease in India
National 9 hours ago

Rajya Sabha in Uproar: NEET Scandal and Police Action Stall Parliament

India's Rajya Sabha was adjourned yet again on Monday until 2 pm, marking the sixth straight day of disruptions in the Monsoon Session as a furious Opposition escalated its demands for accountability over the alleged NEET paper leak and the government's handling of student protests. Lawmakers from across opposition parties halted proceedings, accusing the government of police brutality against student demonstrators and citing the recent resignation of the Education Minister as proof of grave systemic failures.

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Rajya Sabha in Uproar: NEET Scandal and Police Action Stall Parliament
National 9 hours ago

Supreme Court Slams 'Lathi Charge' on Protesters, Upholds Peaceful Dissent as Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court of India today delivered a sharp rebuke to police action, declaring that protests, even agitated ones, do not automatically justify a 'lathi charge.' The Apex Court underscored that the right to peaceful protest is 'absolutely guaranteed,' while agreeing to hear petitions regarding alleged police excesses during the recent July 20 Parliament march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in Delhi.

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Supreme Court Slams 'Lathi Charge' on Protesters, Upholds Peaceful Dissent as Fundamental Right
National 14 hours ago

India Cracks Down: New Bill Targets Exam Cheats with Tougher Laws and Fast Courts

In a big move to stop cheating in exams, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh today introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. This new Bill aims to make the current law, which was passed just two years ago, much stronger by adding stricter punishments and faster ways to handle cases of cheating and paper leaks. It comes after a lot of anger from students and the public over recent exam scandals that have shaken trust in how public tests are conducted.

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India Cracks Down: New Bill Targets Exam Cheats with Tougher Laws and Fast Courts
National 14 hours ago

Krishnagiri Pushes for Special Camps to Issue Birth Certificates for Vulnerable Kids

The School Education Department in Tamil Nadu has urgently called upon the Krishnagiri District Administration to organize special camps dedicated to issuing birth certificates, particularly targeting tribal and non-tribal children in the remote hilly panchayats. This critical drive aims to reach communities in blocks like Kelamangalam, Shoolagiri, and Bargur, where many children currently lack this essential document.

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Krishnagiri Pushes for Special Camps to Issue Birth Certificates for Vulnerable Kids
National 18 hours ago

Andhra Pradesh Pioneers Blockchain for Land Records, Powering Smarter Governance

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has launched the 'Mee Bhoomi – Blockchain Pilot Project,' a groundbreaking initiative to digitally secure land records and streamline essential public services across the state. This move aims to tackle longstanding land disputes and will significantly speed up processes for crucial services like electricity connections and infrastructure development.

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Andhra Pradesh Pioneers Blockchain for Land Records, Powering Smarter Governance
National 18 hours ago

India's Exam Integrity Crisis Deepens: Tougher Laws Fail to Stop Persistent Leaks

India's struggle with exam paper leaks has reached a critical point, with the recent cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam and the UGC-NET 2024 examination exposing deep flaws in the system, even after new, stricter laws were put in place. Amid nationwide student protests and a growing loss of trust, the government is scrambling to implement more robust measures. The crisis highlights how complex and widespread exam fraud has become, impacting millions of young aspirants across the country.

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India's Exam Integrity Crisis Deepens: Tougher Laws Fail to Stop Persistent Leaks
National 18 hours ago

APSRTC Staff Escalate Protest Against E-Bus Privatization, Petitions Flood CM's Office

Thousands of Andhra Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) employees are today delivering signed memorandums to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, protesting the state government's plan to bring electric buses into public transport using private operators. This strong opposition, led by the APSRTC Joint Action Committee (JAC), marks a major escalation in the standoff over what workers fear is a move towards privatizing the state-owned bus service.

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APSRTC Staff Escalate Protest Against E-Bus Privatization, Petitions Flood CM's Office
National Yesterday

Nilekani to Lead PM Modi's High-Powered Task Force on India's Exam Overhaul

In a decisive move to salvage the credibility of India's beleaguered examination system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed tech visionary Nandan Nilekani to head a high-powered Task Force on Exam Reforms. The announcement, made on July 26, 2026, comes in the wake of widespread national outrage and student protests triggered by the monumental NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, an incident that also led to the swift resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Nilekani's mandate is to revamp the system, infusing it with technology to prevent future irregularities and restore public trust.

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Nilekani to Lead PM Modi's High-Powered Task Force on India's Exam Overhaul
National Yesterday

Deep Depression Strikes Bay of Bengal; Odisha, West Bengal Brace for Torrential Rains

A weather system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, now set to cross the North Odisha and West Bengal coasts around forenoon or noon today, July 27, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert for several districts in Odisha, warning of extremely heavy rainfall as the system makes landfall.

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Deep Depression Strikes Bay of Bengal; Odisha, West Bengal Brace for Torrential Rains
National Yesterday

Tej Pratap Yadav Jailed for 14 Days Amid Violent NEET Protests in Patna

Tej Pratap Yadav, president of the Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) and son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has been remanded to 14 days of judicial custody in Patna following his arrest over violent protests concerning the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. Yadav faces serious charges including rioting, attacking police personnel, damaging public property, obstructing public servants, and even an 'attempt to murder' charge under the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). His lawyer has strongly questioned the procedural validity of the arrest, claiming the First Information Report (FIR) was filed a day after Yadav was taken into custody from a city mall.

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Tej Pratap Yadav Jailed for 14 Days Amid Violent NEET Protests in Patna
National Yesterday

India's Dalal Street Braces for IPO Bonanza: Nine Firms Aim for ₹11,000 Crore Windfall

India's stock market, fondly known as Dalal Street, is gearing up for a whirlwind week as nine companies prepare to launch their Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), aiming to collectively raise a massive sum exceeding Rs 11,000 crore. Leading the charge is Manipal Health Enterprises, which alone seeks to collect Rs 9,275.22 crore, marking India's largest healthcare IPO by issue size when it opens on July 29. This flurry of activity highlights a robust appetite for new listings in the Indian primary market.

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India's Dalal Street Braces for IPO Bonanza: Nine Firms Aim for ₹11,000 Crore Windfall
National Yesterday

Centre Again Derails Madurai, Coimbatore Metro Dreams Citing Population, Viability

In a fresh blow to Tamil Nadu's ambitious urban expansion plans, the Central government has once again rejected proposals for metro rail projects in Madurai and Coimbatore. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on July 22, 2026, cited insufficient population, low projected ridership, and negligible travel-time savings as key reasons for turning down the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the second time. This decision leaves the state government's efforts to extend modern metro connectivity beyond Chennai in limbo.

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Centre Again Derails Madurai, Coimbatore Metro Dreams Citing Population, Viability
National Yesterday

Amidst Exam Scandal Fallout, Pralhad Joshi Takes Helm of Education Ministry

Pralhad Joshi has officially taken charge as India's new Union Education Minister on Sunday, July 26, stepping into a role fraught with challenges just hours after his predecessor, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned amidst a nationwide storm over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. Joshi, who will also continue overseeing the Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy ministries, faces the immediate task of restoring faith in India's crucial examination system following weeks of intense student protests.

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Amidst Exam Scandal Fallout, Pralhad Joshi Takes Helm of Education Ministry
National Yesterday

India's Gen Z Protests Force Modi's Hand, Dents 'Invincible' Aura

India's political landscape just witnessed a significant shake-up as the youth-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) successfully pressured Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, forcing the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, 2026. This rare concession marks a major victory for Gen Z protesters and a surprising dent in PM Modi's long-held image of unyielding authority. The weeks-long nationwide demonstrations, which saw thousands march on Parliament, were sparked by widespread outrage over critical national exam paper leaks and were met with tear gas and police action.

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India's Gen Z Protests Force Modi's Hand, Dents 'Invincible' Aura
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