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Delhi Gurdwaras shelter protesters, feed 10,000 during NEET protests
Sikh volunteers and gurdwaras provided food, first aid, and shelter to thousands of protesting students at Jantar Mantar, emerging as a beacon of compassion during the chaos.
Congress MP Dean Kuriakose accused of assaulting Delhi Police officer
Congress MP Dean Kuriakose was caught on video allegedly assaulting a Delhi Police officer inside a detention bus following a dramatic protest near Prime Minister Modi’s residence.
Mumbai Police deploys 3-step security plan for statewide CJP protests
Mumbai Police implemented a three-layer security strategy, combining digital surveillance, preventive detention, and crowd control to manage statewide CJP protests.
Monsoon trough and cyclonic circulations cool Delhi by 5-7°C
Delhi has experienced three consecutive rainy mornings due to the monsoon trough's return over the plains, supported by five cyclonic circulations and a dual-sea moisture channel.
Delhi NEET paper leak protests escalate demand Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Aameen, a Punjab-born PhD scholar, accused Delhi Police of using tear gas and excessive force against peaceful protesters during the agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Jammu and Kashmir government delays school reopening to July 27
The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended summer vacations for schools in the Kashmir Valley and Jammu's winter zones until July 26 due to persistent heavy rainfall.
India secures 2 gold and 4 silver at IMO Shanghai
Indian students secured two gold and four silver medals at the 67th International Mathematics Olympiad in Shanghai, marking India's fourth consecutive top-10 global ranking.
Dharmendra Pradhan announces NEET-UG computer-based from 2027, 720 marks unchanged
NEET UG will transition to a Computer-Based Test format from 2027, replacing the traditional pen-and-paper OMR system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced.
Hyderabad police name Google's India head co-accused in fraud probe
Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have named Google's India Head as a co-accused in three cyber fraud cases, alleging negligence in moderating fraudulent apps on the Google Play Store.
India introduces bill boosting Supreme Court judges to address backlog
India plans to increase Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, addressing mounting case backlogs and enhancing judicial efficiency amid one of the world's largest caseloads.
Karnataka High Court orders father pay 16L for daughter's MD
The Karnataka High Court ruled that a father must fund his adult daughter’s NEET-PG education, emphasizing that parental responsibility for education extends beyond the age of 18.
Punjab caps private-school fee hikes at 5% orders 3-year refunds
Private schools in Punjab strongly oppose the state government's 5% annual fee hike cap, urging comprehensive dialogue to address financial sustainability concerns.
Delhi protest balloons to over 50,000, nearly 200 police injured
Delhi Police reported using "mild force" to control escalating clashes at four locations, with the first confrontation occurring on Sansad Marg during a massive protest.
NEET paper leak linked to suicides, hits 2 million students
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan pledged exam reforms and open debate in Parliament amid escalating youth protests over NEET paper leaks and student suicides.
Greater Noida truck carrying rebars kills driver Amir aged 28
A truck driver died and another person was injured after a truck carrying iron rebars fell into an open drain and hit a transformer in Chapraula, Greater Noida.
Punjab Haryana farmers blocked at Delhi borders over trade deal
Delhi Police, in coordination with Haryana Police, set up multi-layered barricades at the Bahadurgarh border to stop Punjab farmers protesting the proposed India-US trade deal.
Doctors confirm trainee IPS M Uday Krishna Reddy not poisoned
Medical tests confirmed no traces of poison in trainee IPS officer M Uday Krishna Reddy’s body after his alleged suicide attempt, with alcohol consumption cited as a factor.
IMD: Monsoon rains to ease in Uttar Pradesh July 22-25
The IMD forecasts subdued rainfall across Uttar Pradesh from July 22-25, with monsoon activity expected to intensify again starting July 26 in southern parts of the state.
Anita Pfaff asks SC to return Subhas Chandra Bose's ashes
Anita Pfaff, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Germany-based daughter, has moved the Supreme Court seeking repatriation of his ashes from Japan's Renko-Ji temple for final rites.
Global rallies back Sonam Wangchuk strike over alleged NEET irregularities
Activists worldwide rallied behind Sonam Wangchuk, whose indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi highlights alleged irregularities in India's NEET exams.
Flash floods hit Jammu and Kashmir, 1 person reported missing
Torrential rains caused devastating flash floods in Budgam's Beerwah and Khag areas, prompting extensive rescue operations as markets, homes, and roads suffered severe damage.
Home Ministry reserves half CAPFs, Assam Rifles posts for ex-Agniveers
The home ministry announced a 50% reservation for ex-Agniveers in CAPF and Assam Rifles posts, along with age relaxations and exemptions from physical and written tests.
Over 5,500 apply for Ayodhya Ram temple's 1st CEO role
Over 5,500 candidates have applied for the prestigious Ram Temple CEO post. A three-member panel is shortlisting applicants, with the final decision expected by August 15.
S Jaishankar urges ASEAN in Manila to secure maritime trade
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the need for stronger India-ASEAN ties, highlighting energy, food, and health security concerns amid global uncertainties.
Delhi consumer Neeraj Dubey wins refund for ₹949 service charge
A Delhi restaurant’s coercive demand for a Rs 949 service charge led to a consumer forum ruling, awarding the diner Rs 25,000 compensation for harassment.
Students demand major education reforms after Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike
From Ladakh to London and Mumbai to Hyderabad, students rallied in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, demanding fair education reforms and accountability.
Puja Biswas arrested in Ashoknagar with 6 pistols, 200 rounds
Puja Biswas, a repeat offender in arms trafficking, was arrested in West Bengal with six pistols, 200 rounds of ammunition, and suspected links to cross-border smuggling networks.
Manoj Muntashir backs students but rejects Jantar Mantar NEET protest
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir labeled Jantar Mantar protesters "deshdrohi," accusing them of anti-India sentiments while criticizing the Cockroach Janta Party's involvement.
NABARD survey finds rural India faces worst income slowdown
Only 27.7% of rural households reported income growth over the past year, marking the weakest momentum since Nabard began tracking rural economic conditions in September 2024.
Indian government reviews data center safety after New Delhi fire
A fire at a New Delhi data centre caused significant damage, prompting the government to evaluate state policies and align domestic practices with global safety standards.
India debates how to record caste in early 2027 census
With the Census approaching, the government is deliberating methodologies for caste enumeration, weighing open-ended responses against a drop-down menu of recognized castes.
Assam floods: 31 dead, over 560,000 affected in 16 districts
Assam's flood crisis worsened with 21 deaths in a day, affecting over 5.6 lakh people across 16 districts and submerging hundreds of villages. Relief efforts are underway.
Harjit Singh Grewal named National Commission for Minorities chair
Harjit Singh Grewal has been appointed as the new chairman of the National Commission for Minorities, becoming the second Sikh to hold this position under the Modi government.
Modi urges 'foolproof' NEET-UG system after successful re-examination vows punishment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized prioritizing the youth's future, urging a “foolproof system” for exams to prevent paper leaks and ensure fairness nationwide.
Injured protesters return to Jantar Mantar demanding education reforms
A day after facing police action, injured protesters returned to Jantar Mantar, determined to continue their fight despite physical wounds and government inaction.
Uttar Pradesh approves scooty scheme for top 5% female graduates
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana, offering free scooters to top 5% meritorious undergraduate girl students.
Supreme Court removes government oversight clause from Kerala Waqf Board
The Supreme Court upheld Kerala High Court's restrictions on the Waqf Board but removed its directive for government oversight, citing procedural concerns.
Andhra Pradesh reports 7 new COVID-19 cases, no major clusters
Andhra Pradesh recorded seven new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, bringing the total infections to 26. Officials confirmed the cases are sporadic, with no cluster outbreaks detected.
IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Pune ghats
The IMD has issued a red alert for Pune’s Ghats, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall on June 22, with potential risks of flash floods and landslides in the region.
Volunteers, NGOs serve food at Jantar Mantar after police action
Volunteers gathered at Jantar Mantar, distributing food like _kadhi chawal_ and essentials, showcasing unity after police action against protesters the previous day.
Delhi Police registers 4 FIRs, 2 pending after Sansad Chalo
Delhi Police has registered six FIRs, citing violence, vandalism, and unlawful activities during the Cockroach Janta Party and farmers' "Sansad Chalo" march on July 20.
DAP and urea shipments stuck at Kandla as India sows
Several fertiliser vessels remain stranded at Indian ports due to congestion, raising fears of supply disruptions during the critical kharif sowing season.
FSSAI challenges misleading label claims as market nears $60B
India's food regulator, FSSAI, is intensifying scrutiny of deceptive health claims by food and beverage brands, with 85% of flagged digital ads violating advertising norms.
Vinu P. and Bincy attempt suicide outside Kerala High Court
A couple from Aluva reportedly attempted suicide in their vehicle near Kerala High Court, alleging harassment by a former friend, police, and a woman judge related to a rape case.
Delhi's Jantar Mantar protests enter 24th day after police crackdown
The July 20 police crackdown at Jantar Mantar sparked outrage, drawing more Gen Z protesters who returned stronger, demanding accountability and justice.
Anita Dipke criticizes Delhi lathi charge after Abhijeet Dipke collapses
Anita Dipke, mother of CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke, expressed anguish over police 'lathi-charge' on Delhi protesters, calling it excessive and lamenting its impact on her family.
Cockroach Janta Party says NEET protest stays at Jantar Mantar
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke clarified their NEET protest remains peaceful and confined to Jantar Mantar, distancing the party from alleged disruptive elements elsewhere.
IIT-Roorkee clarifies after asking students not to support CJP protests
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has clarified that a recent advisory on the ongoing students' protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) was not a new directive.
Woman, 2 daughters die in fire at Delhi home
A devastating fire broke out at a residential building in Lodhi Colony, Delhi, on Tuesday morning.
Four-year-old's scalp ripped off after brutal attack by stray dog
A four-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was attacked by a stray dog in Maliyabad, Raichur city, Karnataka.
Delhi HC proposes shifting Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung to Medanta
The Delhi High Court has proposed shifting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, NDTV reported.
Asaram's interim bail plea: SC directs AIIMS to form board
The Supreme Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to form a medical board to examine the health of self-styled godman Asaram. The examination is for an interim bail plea on medical grounds.
CJP protest violence: Delhi Police probe larger conspiracy angle
The Delhi Police have launched a probe into the violence that erupted during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament.
IPS trainee suspected to have attempted suicide amid harassment allegations
An Indian Police Service (IPS) probationer at the National Police Academy in Hyderabad has been hospitalized after a suspected suicide attempt, India Today reported, citing officials.
CJP protests: Delhi HC refuses to urgently list petition
The Delhi High Court has refused the request for urgent listing of a petition alleging excessive use of force by the police during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest march on Monday.
Safdarjung Resident Doctors' Association urge President's action on Wangchuk case
The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi has sought President Droupadi Murmu's intervention in the case of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
NEET paper leak: PM calls for restraint amid CJP protests
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for restraint, saying that "it is easy to go on the wrong path," after violence broke out during a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over the NEET paper leak.
Heavy rainfall lashes India; 22 killed in J&K, Uttarakhand, Nagaland
At least 22 people have lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, and Nagaland due to landslides, flash floods, road accidents, and lightning triggered by heavy rainfall on Monday.
India summons Russian diplomat after strike kills 4 sailors
India has summoned Russian Charge d'Affaires (CDA) Vladimir Ladanov after four Indian nationals were killed in an attack on MV Golden Leo, a merchant vessel off the coast of Ukraine.
CJP protest march violence: Delhi Police register 5 FIRs
The Delhi Police have registered 5 FIRs so far at Connaught Place Police Station, Parliament Street Police Station and other police stations in connection with the protest march organized by the Cockroach Janta Party on Monday.
Indus Waters Treaty won't work in current form: Government sources
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will not function again in its current form, government sources told PTI on Monday.
Allahabad HC issues split verdict on freeze in retributive demolitions
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a split verdict on whether to impose a two-year freeze on the demolition of properties linked to accused persons.
Shambhu border sealed as farmers head to Delhi for Mahapanchayat
The Haryana government has sealed the Shambhu border to prevent farmers from reaching Delhi for a Kisan Mahapanchayat.
CJP's Dipke says march to Parliament will continue today: Report
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced that its protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar will continue for a second day on Tuesday, according to an exclusive report by India Today.
Sikkim: 10 workers killed after landslide blocks tunnel's entrance
The bodies of 10 workers have been recovered after a landslide blocked the entrance of an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district on Monday, trapping 27 workers.
Maharashtra: 6 killed in chain collision after ethanol-laden truck overturns
An accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Wardha district has left six people dead.
CJP's Parliament march: 70 detained, over 118 police personnel injured
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest march to the Indian Parliament on Monday ended in violence and chaos, The Times of India reported.
'Will continue fast': Sonam Wangchuk even after government meets protesters
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has announced that he will continue his fast until youth leaders are allowed to meet MPs at Sansad Bhawan or he is allowed to meet them at the hospital.
7 killed in landslide in rain-hit J&K's Poonch
A devastating landslide struck the Loran-Dumilan area of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday after continuous heavy rainfall hit the region.
Newlyweds found hanging in tree using their dupatta, turban
A newlywed couple was found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district on July 17.
Punjab farmers to march toward Kisan Ghat in Delhi tomorrow
A large group of farmers from Punjab has left for Delhi to participate in a Mahapanchayat on July 21 against the proposed India-US trade agreement.
CJP delegation meets Nadda, submits its memorandum
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) delegation met Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday and submitted a charter of demands amid its 'Chalo Sansad' march in Delhi.
Kerala man gets death penalty for double murder
A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to death by a court in Kerala for the double murder of his neighbor and the neighbor's mother.
'He's on stage': Delhi Police say Abhijit Dipke not detained
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has clarified that its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was not detained or arrested by the Delhi Police shortly after the party alleged that Dipke had been "picked up" by police as protesters marched toward Parliament.
Delhi: 10 arrested for storing and sharing child abuse material
Delhi Police recently arrested 10 people for allegedly storing and sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on their mobile phones.
Tripura DGP found dead in office
Tripura's Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead at the state police headquarters in Agartala on Monday. He was 60.
Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, yatras suspended for 2nd day due to rain
The pilgrimage to the cave shrines of Amarnath, Mata Vaishnodevi, and Shiv Khori in Jammu and Kashmir has been suspended for the second consecutive day due to heavy rainfall.
IMD predicts active monsoon spell in Delhi, NCR till Wednesday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an active monsoon spell in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from Monday to Wednesday.
Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by police: CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that its founder Abhijeet Dipke has been picked up by the police from Jantar Mantar.
CJP's Sansad Chalo march turns tense; protesters baton-charged, detained
The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Sansad Chalo" march in Delhi turned tense on Monday as police intervened with heavy security during the Parliament's Monsoon Session.
'Maaro sir': Protester takes blows from cops amid CJP protest
A man was captured on video challenging security personnel to beat him after they launched a lathicharge on protesters ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's planned march to Parliament.
CJP's Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike; representatives to meet government
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has ended his indefinite hunger strike.
Uttarakhand: Char Dham Yatra suspended due to heavy rainfall
The Uttarakhand government has temporarily suspended the Char Dham Yatra in light of heavy rainfall and landslides.
'Feeling fine': Hospitalized Wangchuk seeks release for 'Sansad Chalo' protest
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has written to the Medical Superintendent of Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital, seeking release, even if temporary, to join the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament.
Madhya Pradesh cabinet clears UCC bill draft
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has approved the draft of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
AI-171 crash victims' families demand black box data release
The families of those killed in the Air India AI-171 crash are demanding the release of black box data and cockpit voice recorder transcripts by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
Lucknow: Massive fire breaks out at government office building
A massive fire broke out at Jawahar Bhawan, a multi-storey government office complex in Lucknow's Hazratganj, on Monday morning.
HC agrees to hear Wangchuk's wife's plea on hospital stay
Dr. Gitanjali J Angmo, the wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Delhi High Court again on Monday seeking his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility of their choice.
Mobile internet shut in Delhi areas after CJP protesters-cops clash
Mobile internet has been reportedly shut in parts of central Delhi as a precautionary measure ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) proposed "Chalo Sansad" march to Parliament, which begins its Monsoon Session on Monday.
Lathicharge at Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP's Parliament march today
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has planned a "Chalo Sansad" march to the Parliament. The rally, however, has been denied permission by Delhi Police. Protesters gathered for the march clashed with security personnel at Jantar Mantar, ANI reported.
'Chalo Sansad': CJP alleges stone-loaded truck found near Jantar Mantar
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that a truck full of stones was parked near Jantar Mantar ahead of its planned "Chalo Sansad" march.