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National 7/21/2026

J&K Statehood Battle Intensifies: CPM Backs National Conference's Delhi Protest

A major political showdown unfolded in New Delhi this Monday as the National Conference (NC) led a massive protest, demanding the immediate return of full Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Senior CPM leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami threw his full support behind the demonstration, urging the Indian government, known as the Centre, to keep its repeated promises to restore J&K's special status. This protest, which brought together key political figures like NC President Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, marks a significant push for rights in the region and coincided with the start of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

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J&K Statehood Battle Intensifies: CPM Backs National Conference's Delhi Protest
National 7/21/2026

Mumbai's Waterfront Future Hangs on Crucial Environmental Nod This Week

South Mumbai is holding its breath as two massive infrastructure projects, the Nariman Point-Cuffe Parade sea bridge and the Cuffe Parade marina terminal, go before the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) this Thursday, July 23, for crucial environmental approvals. The decisions are set to reshape the city's iconic coastline and significantly impact urban mobility and tourism for decades to come.

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Mumbai's Waterfront Future Hangs on Crucial Environmental Nod This Week
National 7/21/2026

Assam Flood Crisis Deepens: Death Toll Hits 11, Thousands Displaced Amidst Monsoon Fury

Assam is grappling with a worsening flood situation as the death toll climbed to 11, with the latest casualty reported from Charaideo district. Despite some slight easing in the overall situation, over 3.11 lakh people remain affected across 11 districts, battling submerged homes and disrupted lives. Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat continue to bear the brunt of the deluge, facing severe humanitarian challenges.

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Assam Flood Crisis Deepens: Death Toll Hits 11, Thousands Displaced Amidst Monsoon Fury
National 7/21/2026

West Bengal Mandates Bengali for All State Work: New Language Policy Takes Effect Sept 1

West Bengal is making Bengali mandatory for all official state government work starting September 1, 2026, a move announced by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in the Legislative Assembly on Monday. This new language policy will cover everything from internal file management and administrative orders to public services like filing FIRs and citizen communication, significantly shifting away from English as the primary language in state operations.

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West Bengal Mandates Bengali for All State Work: New Language Policy Takes Effect Sept 1
National 7/21/2026

Delhi Sees Youth Fury: CJP Protests Turn Violent, Over 100 Cops Injured

A massive protest by the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in New Delhi yesterday escalated into violent clashes, leaving over 118 police personnel injured and approximately 70 protesters detained. Thousands of CJP activists, fueled by widespread anger over alleged examination paper leaks and high unemployment, marched towards the Parliament of India, clashing with security forces despite heavy barricading and an internet shutdown.

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Delhi Sees Youth Fury: CJP Protests Turn Violent, Over 100 Cops Injured
National 7/21/2026

Seven Dead as Fresh Landslide Batters Poonch Amid Torrential Jammu & Kashmir Rains

A fresh landslide in the Loran-Dumilan area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, tragically claimed seven lives on Monday as incessant heavy rainfall continued to pummel the region. All seven bodies were recovered from a mud house buried under debris, with four of the victims identified as women. This devastating incident comes as Jammu and Kashmir faces a severe weather crisis, with torrential downpours triggering widespread flash floods and landslides since Sunday.

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Seven Dead as Fresh Landslide Batters Poonch Amid Torrential Jammu & Kashmir Rains
National 7/21/2026

India Fuels Energy Security: ₹37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Push to Cut Imports

The Ministry of Coal in India has just opened applications for its massive ₹37,500 crore scheme to boost coal gasification, a cleaner way to use coal, aiming to slash imports and supercharge domestic energy and chemical industries. This critical initiative, approved by the Union Cabinet in May 2026, seeks to attract an astounding ₹2.5-3 lakh crore in investments and create 50,000 new jobs.

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India Fuels Energy Security: ₹37,500 Crore Coal Gasification Push to Cut Imports
National 7/20/2026

INDIA Bloc Unleashes Monsoon Offensive: Ram Temple Donations & E20 Fuel Under Fire

The INDIA Bloc has kicked off the Monsoon Session of Parliament with a sharp, two-pronged attack on the Union Government, demanding answers on alleged financial irregularities in Ram Temple donations and raising serious concerns about the widespread impact of the mandatory E20 ethanol-blending policy. The opposition alliance, led by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, signals a stormy session ahead, aiming to corner the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on issues touching both public faith and daily commutes.

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INDIA Bloc Unleashes Monsoon Offensive: Ram Temple Donations & E20 Fuel Under Fire
National 7/20/2026

MP OBC Quota: Jabalpur High Court Fast-Tracks Hearings, 10,000 Jobs Stuck

The long-standing OBC Quota Row in Madhya Pradesh has reached a critical juncture, with the Jabalpur High Court commencing urgent, day-to-day hearings since July 15, 2026, to resolve the contentious 27% reservation issue. This accelerated judicial push comes as nearly 10,000 government jobs remain in limbo, leaving thousands of hopeful candidates in agonizing uncertainty due to the '87-13 formula' currently in place. Meanwhile, the OBC Mahasabha staged a 'Vidhan Sabha Gherao' in Bhopal today, demanding immediate implementation of the full 27% quota, met with police action as they attempted to march towards the State Assembly during its Monsoon Session.

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MP OBC Quota: Jabalpur High Court Fast-Tracks Hearings, 10,000 Jobs Stuck
National 7/20/2026

Modi Inaugurates Stormy Monsoon Session as Key Bills and Protests Clash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today opened the Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging lawmakers to engage in productive and constructive debate, but the proceedings swiftly descended into chaos as the opposition launched fierce protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and the Ayodhya temple trust controversy. The session, scheduled until August 13, kicked off with immediate adjournments in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, setting a confrontational tone for the coming weeks.

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Modi Inaugurates Stormy Monsoon Session as Key Bills and Protests Clash
National 7/20/2026

NEET's Language Divide: Tamil Plunges as English and Hindi Dominate Aspirations

The latest NEET-UG 2026 data has unveiled a stark linguistic shift among India's aspiring medical professionals, with English and Hindi rapidly becoming the overwhelming choices for the entrance exam. While English now commands over 18 lakh registrations and Hindi a robust 3.45 lakh, together accounting for more than 95% of candidates, regional languages like Tamil are seeing their share diminish significantly. Tamil, once a leading regional option, saw its registrations drop sharply to 26,580 in 2025 from a peak of 36,335 in 2024, despite a slight rebound to 29,845 in 2026, remaining well below its previous high.

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NEET's Language Divide: Tamil Plunges as English and Hindi Dominate Aspirations
National 7/20/2026

Sonam Wangchuk's Health Stable Amid Hunger Strike; Calls for NEET Accountability, Ladakh Rights

Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains in stable condition at Safdarjung Hospital, two days after being forcibly shifted there by Delhi Police following 21 days of an indefinite hunger strike. While his vital parameters are steady, doctors are closely monitoring his blood work, which shows signs of physiological stress from prolonged fasting, even as he reportedly continues to refuse intravenous fluids and other medical interventions. Wangchuk's protest demands accountability for alleged irregularities in the national NEET examination and constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, reigniting crucial national conversations.

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Sonam Wangchuk's Health Stable Amid Hunger Strike; Calls for NEET Accountability, Ladakh Rights
National 7/20/2026

FD Interest Tax Shock: New Rules, Higher Limits & Crucial Form 121 Impact Your ITR Now

For millions of Indian taxpayers, the rules for fixed deposit (FD) interest income have undergone a significant overhaul for the current Financial Year (FY) 2026-27. The biggest change is the introduction of a new unified declaration form, Form 121, which now replaces the familiar Form 15G and Form 15H. This move by the Income Tax Department aims to streamline how individuals declare their nil tax liability to avoid Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on their FD earnings, impacting Income Tax Return (ITR) filings due by July 31, 2026.

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FD Interest Tax Shock: New Rules, Higher Limits & Crucial Form 121 Impact Your ITR Now
National 7/20/2026

Monsoon Fury: Deadly Flash Floods and Landslides Ravage Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland

Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed deadly flash floods and landslides across parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland, claiming at least 25 lives and leaving several missing. The disaster, concentrated in J&K's Poonch and Rajouri districts and Nagaland's Mon district, has swept away vehicles, damaged homes, and disrupted essential services, pushing authorities into high-alert rescue operations.

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Monsoon Fury: Deadly Flash Floods and Landslides Ravage Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland
National 7/20/2026

Wangchuk's Hunger Strike: Parliament Begins Monsoon Session Amidst Education Accountability Ultimatum

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has declared he will end his 23-day indefinite hunger strike today, Monday, July 20, if political leaders assure him that education accountability will be a key focus of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which also kicks off today. This ultimatum comes as Wangchuk remains admitted at Safdarjung Hospital, with his wife and supporters alleging 'illegal detention' after police shifted him from the protest site.

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Wangchuk's Hunger Strike: Parliament Begins Monsoon Session Amidst Education Accountability Ultimatum
National 7/20/2026

Delhi Standoff: 'Cockroach' Activists Defy Ban, March on Parliament Amid Exam Leak Fury

New Delhi is on edge as thousands of 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) activists defy a police ban today, July 20, attempting a march on the Indian Parliament, which simultaneously commenced its Monsoon Session. The youth-led opposition movement, galvanized by widespread anger over massive exam paper leaks and the recent forced hospitalization of hunger-striking activist Sonam Wangchuk, risks a direct confrontation with authorities determined to prevent access to the legislative complex.

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Delhi Standoff: 'Cockroach' Activists Defy Ban, March on Parliament Amid Exam Leak Fury
National 7/20/2026

Goa Greenlights Lease-to-Freehold Conversion, Supercharging Industrial Land Ownership

In a pivotal move for industrial growth, the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) is on the cusp of rolling out a new policy allowing businesses to convert their 95-year leasehold industrial plots into freehold ownership. This significant reform aims to streamline land transactions and ease operational hurdles for industries in the state, aligning with the Union government's broader push for deregulation and ease of doing business. The GIDC board has already drafted amendments to existing state laws, paving the way for this transition from a long-term lease model to outright ownership.

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Goa Greenlights Lease-to-Freehold Conversion, Supercharging Industrial Land Ownership
National 7/20/2026

Killer Flash Floods, Landslides Devastate Rajouri and Poonch, Death Toll Rises

Torrential rains have unleashed deadly flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Poonch districts, claiming at least 14 lives and leaving several more missing as of Monday, July 20, 2026. The widespread devastation, concentrated in areas like Surankote, has buried homes and swept away vehicles, prompting a massive, multi-agency search-and-rescue operation that is now battling persistent heavy rainfall.

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Killer Flash Floods, Landslides Devastate Rajouri and Poonch, Death Toll Rises
National 7/20/2026

British Brands Flood India: Why Price Cuts May Lag Despite New Trade Deal

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially kicked off on July 15, 2026, opening the floodgates for more British brands into Indian retail. While consumers are set to enjoy an expanded array of choices, don't expect immediate, sweeping price cuts across the board. This initial disconnect between reduced import tariffs and consumer prices is a key development businesses and shoppers are watching closely.

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British Brands Flood India: Why Price Cuts May Lag Despite New Trade Deal
National 7/20/2026

Political Storm Brews: Opposition Walks Out Over Rebel MPs, Demands Key Debates

India's political landscape heated up Sunday as a combative Opposition staged a symbolic walkout from an all-party meeting, protesting the government's controversial invitation to 'rebel' Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament (MPs) and demanding immediate debates on critical national issues. The move sets a fiery tone for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins today.

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Political Storm Brews: Opposition Walks Out Over Rebel MPs, Demands Key Debates
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