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New Delhi: Representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) are scheduled to meet Union Ministers at the Constitution Club in New Delhi at 12:30 pm on Friday as discussions continue over the ongoing NEET paper leak protests. Ahead of the meeting, CJP leaders said the protest at Jantar Mantar would continue until Education Minister Dharmendra []

New Delhi: Opposition MPs on Friday staged a protest outside Parliament over the NEET paper leak issue, demanding the dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The demonstration began around 10:30 am, with leaders raising concerns over alleged irregularities in the medical entrance examination and calling for accountability. The protest was organised as part of the []

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the NEET controversy and demanded the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the examination process. Kharge said the Prime Minister should not deliver a one-sided Mann Ki Baat outside Parliament and instead respond to the concerns []

New Delhi: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day hunger strike after the Centre assured that no legal action would be taken against peaceful protesters at Delhis Jantar Mantar and those who participated in the July 20 march to Parliament. Wangchuk, who had been admitted to Gurugrams Medanta hospital after his health deteriorated, broke []

Washington DC: The United States has announced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, cyberscams and sextortion schemes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Thursday. The policy has been introduced under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and aims to deter and dismantle criminal networks []

Odisha: The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on Thursday. According to the Ministry of Defence, the maiden test was conducted against an electronic target simulating a high-speed and high-altitude aerial threat, which was []

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered the temporary suspension of mobile internet services within a 1.5-km radius of Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, citing public safety and law and order concerns. The suspension comes amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests over alleged examination irregularities and paper leaks. According []

New Delhi: A young woman seen standing in front of a police van with her arms outstretched during a protest in Mumbai has become one of the most talked-about faces of demonstrations held in solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Partys agitation over the NEET paper leak. The image of Rhiya Ahir, dressed in a grey []

Mumbai: Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Ananya Panday have extended their support to the CJP-led student protest, joining Salman Khan and Alia Bhatt in backing students demanding educational reforms, action over examination irregularities, and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. View this post on Instagram []

New Delhi: Several INDIA bloc MPs on Thursday arrived at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis residence at Sunehri Bagh Road amid a deadlock over the NEET-UG paper leak in Parliament. Police presence was heightened outside Rahul Gandhis residence. Rapid Action Force buses were also deployed. Sunehri Bagh Road leads to []

Washington, D.C: US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it will be held directly responsible if the Houthi movement carries out more attacks on maritime vessels. In a post on Truth Social, Trump recalled that the United States launched a powerful military strike against the Houthis a year ago after the group targeted shipping []

Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is considering filing a formal complaint with FIFAs Ethics Committee over the decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban imposed on United States forward Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Balogun was expected to miss the United States Round of 16 clash against Belgium after receiving a straight red []

Gujarat: Three NDRF teams and five SDRF teams are currently deployed in Valsad district of South Gujarat to assist the district administration in rescue, relief and evacuation operations amid the heavy rainfall situation. As per the release, two additional NDRF teams from New Delhi will arrive this evening. In addition, a team of 70 Army []

The Delhi government has authorised the Commissioner of Police to exercise powers under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, for a period of three months beginning July 19, with Delhi Police clarifying that the move is a routine administrative exercise unrelated to the ongoing student protests in the national capital. According to a notification issued []

Georgia: US President Donald Trump addressed a rally in the battleground state of Georgia, using the platform to sharpen his political messaging ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. During his address, Trump highlighted policy achievements while launching sharp attacks against Democrats, repeating claims regarding the US electoral system and formally endorsing Republican candidates in what []

Paris: Around 12000 people have been evacuated from south-west France as authorities continue battling major wildfires that have destroyed more than 2,400 hectares of land in the Gironde region, French media reported on Thursday. According to regional authorities, nearly 10,000 tourists are among those evacuated as fires continue to spread amid extreme heat and strong []

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that he discussed the need to end the Russia-Ukraine war and broader US-Russia relations during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial meeting in Manila. In a post on X following the meeting, Rubio said, Met today with Russian []

The US House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping USD 1.15 trillion defence policy bill, handing President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson a significant political victory amid sharp partisan divisions over defence priorities and Iran policy. According to reports, the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved by a 216-212 vote, with []

Washington: Basking in a grand summer slate with major releases of The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Hollywood actor Tom Holland is preparing to step into his dancing shoes for a new role. Nearly five years after announcing that he would lead a Fred Astaire biopic, Holland has shared an update on the film []

Yemen: Yemens Houthi group on Wednesday (local time) claimed responsibility for an attack on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, days after Saudi forces carried out strikes on Sanaa airport, escalating tensions between Riyadh and the Iran-backed group. Brigadier General Yahya Saree Qasim Saree, the official spokesperson for the Houthis, claimed in a []

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday said he would intervene if the Supreme Court Metro station was not reopened by the afternoon, after concerns were raised over its closure amid the ongoing student protests in the national capital. The issue was raised by Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Vikas Singh, who informed []

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu began her China Open 2026 campaign on a winning note, defeating compatriot Unnati Hooda in the womens singles opening round on Wednesday. Fresh from her Japan Open title triumph, world No. 12 Sindhu overcame world No. 24 Hooda 21-14, 9-21, 21-10 in a 58-minute contest. The victory also avenged her []

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka on Wednesday said the movement would grow further if the government failed to accept the protesters demands. If the government doesnt agree, millions more will come to Delhi, Ranka said, amid ongoing demonstrations over alleged NEET irregularities and demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. []

New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the government is ready to discuss the NEET paper leak issue in the Lok Sabha and called for a positive discussion through the established parliamentary system. Rijiju said, Positive discussion should take place, there is a system for it, while assuring that the government []

New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of using students as a political tool instead of seeking solutions to the NEET paper leak controversy. His remarks came hours after Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, protested outside Prime Minister Narendra Modis []

New Delhi: After weeks of subdued monsoon activity across North India, the southwest monsoon is expected to make a strong comeback, bringing widespread rainfall to Delhi and triggering a prolonged wet spell across the northern plains and Himalayan region. Weather models from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and leading international forecasting agencies indicate that rainfall []

A 76-year-old man from Udupi, Karnataka, allegedly lost Rs 9.29 lakh after cyber fraudsters falsely accused him of being involved in a money laundering case and threatened him with arrest. According to the complaint filed by Vasudev Prabhu, he received a WhatsApp call on July 2 from an unidentified person who claimed that a bank []

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Monday after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of the alleged NEET paper leak and ongoing student protests on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. After the House assembled, Kharge sought to raise the issue, saying it concerned the []

New Delhi: Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) proposed march to Parliament on Monday, security has been tightened across New Delhi, with metro gates closed at several stations as supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest over education reforms, alleged NEET irregularities and paper leaks. Sonam Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali Angmo, urged protesters to maintain []

New Delhi: India has achieved another milestone on the global science stage as all four students representing the country at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026 returned with medals. The team secured one gold and three silver medals, earning praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their outstanding achievement. The prestigious competition was held []

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Parliamentarians to make the Monsoon Session productive, saying that when both the monsoon and the session remain proactive, they lead to the welfare of the nation and its people. Addressing the media outside Parliament before the session, he expressed hope for a fruitful session. PM Modi []

Russia: Russia launched one of its biggest ballistic missile barrages of the war on Ukraines capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 16 others, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. A series of powerful explosions echoed across the city during the attack, which involved 41 missiles of various types, according to the Ukrainian air []

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Monday denied reports circulating on social media alleging violence during the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, stating that the demonstration was being handled professionally. In a statement posted on X, Delhi Police said, Some segments from the media have mentioned sporadic use of violence/detentions at Jantar Mantar []

London: Andy Burnham will take office as the UK prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer after winning the Labour Party leadership. His arrival is expected to bring, at least for the moment, a more orderly phase to British politics after years of frequent leadership changes. Burnham will become Britains seventh prime minister since 2016 []

New York: Spain are world champions once again!! La Roja defeated defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, lifting footballs biggest prize for the second time in the nations history after their triumph in 2010. After 105 minutes of relentless pressure, Spain finally broke the deadlock []

Times Square in New York was filled with Argentinas blue and white colours as fans gathered to support Lionel Messi and the national team ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Supporters waved Argentina flags, wore team jerseys, and celebrated their sides journey to the tournaments biggest match. The gathering reflected the excitement among []

New Delhi: Delhi Police on Sunday denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Partys (CJP) proposed Chalo Sansad march scheduled for Monday, stating that no application seeking approval had been submitted. PUBLIC ADVISORY In view of reports of a proposed march to Parliament by CJP on 20.07.2026 (Monday), Delhi Police hereby categorically clarifies that no permission []

France head coach Didier Deschamps has revealed that a stifling atmosphere around the national team played a key role in his decision to step down following the FIFA World Cup 2026. Speaking about his departure, Deschamps said the environment surrounding the team had become increasingly difficult, influencing his decision to end his tenure after years []

New Delhi: The Centre is set to introduce a bill in the Rajya Sabha to provide legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram by making any obstruction or insult to it a criminal offence. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been listed in the agenda for Monday, the first []

Europes leading human rights organisation has raised concerns over the integrity of the FIFA World Cup and called on footballs governing body to create a stronger framework for the 2030 tournament, which will be mainly hosted by Spain and Portugal. Council of Europe President Alain Berset, in an open letter to FIFA ahead of the []

Football fever has gripped Kerala as the state prepares for the highly anticipated Argentina vs Spain World Cup final. In view of the excitement surrounding the match, the Kerala government has declared a holiday for schools and colleges tomorrow. The decision comes as football fans across the state gear up to watch the summit clash []

At least four people have died and several others are feared missing after a massive landslide struck Nagalands Mon district amid heavy rainfall, officials said. The continuous rain also triggered flash floods in parts of the region, causing further damage. Mon Deputy Commissioner Wennyei Konyak said that eight people are feared dead in the landslide. []

New Delhi: Delhi has been ranked the worlds cheapest major city for a romantic date, while also remaining one of the most affordable cities for buying property, according to Deutsche Banks Mapping the Worlds Prices 2026 report. The report found that a cheap date in Delhi costs an average of USD 103. The city also []

Mumbai: Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has urged people to be kind to Indias Got Latent contestant Sakshi Jha after episode three sparked backlash over her remarks about men. Raina said Jha had become the subject of memes but appealed to his followers not to troll her beyond limits. Episode three of Indias Got Latent went []

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, clearing the way for its introduction in the State Assembly during the Monsoon Session beginning July 20. Announcing the decision after a special Cabinet meeting in Jagdishpur near Bhopal, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described the approval as a []

New Delhi: Thousands of Facebook users reported problems accessing the platform on Sunday after the Meta-owned social media site experienced a widespread outage. Users attempting to access Facebook on desktop were shown the message: Account Temporarily Unavailable. Your account is currently unavailable due to a site issue. We expect this to be resolved shortly. Please []

Washington: US Central Command (CENTCOM) has carried out a series of military operations targeting Iranian assets, marking an eighth consecutive night of kinetic actions against Tehran-backed facilities in the region. According to an official statement released on X, the operation was conducted late Saturday under direct authorisation from the White House. US Central Command (CENTCOM) []

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu departed on Sunday for official visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, technology, culture, and other key sectors. President Droupadi Murmu embarks on State Visits to the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of North Macedonia and Romania. This is the first-ever visit by an []

Tokyo: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu rediscovered her vintage form to win her maiden Japan Open title, defeating home favourite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the womens singles final of the BWF Super 750 tournament on Sunday. The victory marked Sindhus first Super 750 title and ended a title drought of []

Washington: US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) stated that American forces have redirected five commercial vessels and disabled one vessel following the resumption of a naval blockade against Iran. In a post on X, CENTCOM said US naval forces continue to enforce blockade operations, with the USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) conducting missions []