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CJP hardens protest stand as Wangchuk sets terms to end his hunger strike

The CJP said talks with the Centre must be held at Jantar Mantar, while Sonam Wangchuk sought an assurance that protesters would not face any punitive legal action

Will set up fast-track court to punish culprits of Neet paper leak: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said the fast-track courts would ensure the swift disposal of paper leak cases and stringent punishment for those found guilty

CJP protest: Delhi Metro closes 16 stations over security concerns

Entry and exit remain suspended at 16 stations from 7:30 am due to security concerns as the CJP's agitation over alleged Neet irregularities continues in central Delh

Neet UG paper leak case: Court allows CBI to get fresh handwriting samples

The Rouse Avenue court allowed the CBI to collect additional handwriting and signature specimens of accused Manisha Sanjay Hawaldar after the forensic examiner flagged existing samples as insufficient

Assam floods kill 10 in a day, over 653,000 affected across 11 districts

Ten people died in the last 24 hours, taking this year's flood toll to 41, as inundation spread across 11 districts affecting over 653,000 people; IMD has issued an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall

Will end fast if Centre assures no action against protesters: Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk said he will end his hunger strike if the Centre assures no legal action against student protesters, citing commitments on his other key demands

Cop on Amarnath Yatra duty killed in J-K attack; anti-terror op launched

A policeman on Amarnath Yatra security duty was killed in a targeted terror attack in Anantnag, triggering a massive counter-terror operation across South Kashmir

Ram temple trust delays CEO selection, to appoint interim secretary

The Ram Mandir Trust has deferred appointing its first CEO by a month after receiving 5,200 applications and will appoint a secretary in the interim

Datanomics: Acquisition of surveillance equipment by police on the rise

Delhi Police defends protest videography in court as data shows rising surveillance technology and growing public support for security monitoring

Odisha opens Jagannath Temple's land treasure chest to reclaim assets

The state target 60,426 acres under dispute or encroachment to build a ₹10,000 crore corpus

Bengal constitutes 7th Pay Commission, Atanu Chakraborty named chair

West Bengal has constituted its Seventh Pay Commission under Atanu Chakraborty to review pay, DA and pensions, with recommendations expected within six months

Welfare of citizens should be at heart of all reforms, says PM Modi

PM calls for convergence among youth-centric initiatives to tackle drug abuse

Govt aims to double food processing to 25% over 5 years, says Chirag Paswan

High-powered Central panel wants all mango-based beverages to contain genuine pulp

Pandian asked to appear in Odisha CMO missing files investigation

The former IAS officer has been asked to appear before investigators on July 25 in connection with the disappearance of two sensitive inquiry reports from the Odisha CMO

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on PIL over HPV vaccine rollout

The court sought replies from the Centre, ICMR and CDSCO on a PIL seeking disclosure of adverse event data and raising concerns over the HPV vaccination programme

Lalit Modi plans India visit after tribunal relief in IPL 2009 FEMA case

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi plans an India visit after tribunal relief in the 2009 FEMA case, calling the ruling a victory after a 16-year legal battle

Only two train accidents in Q1 FY27 as rail safety improves: Ministry

The Railways Ministry says only two consequential train accidents were recorded till June in FY27, attributing the decline to higher safety spending, Kavach rollout and infrastructure upgrades

What have students done wrong to have guns aimed at them?: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi questioned the police response to student protests over paper leaks, asking what students had done to have guns aimed at them

Delhi HC seeks Centre, police reply on force used during Parliament march

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police over alleged excessive force during the July 20 protest and ordered preservation of CCTV footage

Opposition MPs' delegation to meet Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital

The delegation will urge the activist, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for the last 25 days, to end his fast after assuring him that Opposition will take up the matter inside Parliament