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Can India follow the global push to restrict social media for children?

As countries tighten children's access to social media, experts say India has legal options but faces major enforcement and privacy challenges

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Rescue teams retrieve bodies of all 25 workers

Rescue teams recovered the bodies of all 25 workers trapped in the collapsed NHPC Teesta Stage VI hydropower project tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district after 72 hours of search operations

Sitharaman defends govt on Neet row, says Congress 'exploiting issue'

FM Nirmala Sitharaman said the government's response ensured arrests, a timely re-examination and prompt declaration of results, allowing students to move ahead with admissions.

Amit Shah meets LS Speaker Om Birla amid Parliament deadlock over Neet

Amit Shah met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla as Parliament remained paralysed by Opposition protests over the Neet paper leak and the demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

From Nav Nirman to Neet: Protests that changed India's politics and policy

As students demand reforms to India's examination system, a look back at 11 protest movements that transformed public policy, electoral politics and the country's democratic discourse

Nadda invites CJP for talks, protesters refuse citing neutral venue demand

On Wednesday too, the CJP had been invited for talks with Nadda, but it turned down the invitation, saying it will hold talks with the government only at a neutral venue

Second day of Delhi metro station closures leave commuters stranded

The development comes as the crowd swelled at the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar

Supertech twin towers: SC defers hearing on plea seeking refund for buyers

The bench deferred the hearing after it was told that three months' time be given to explore other options to satisfy the claims of the homebuyers

Rule 176 and Rule 267: How are the two Rajya Sabha rules different?

Rule 176 and Rule 267 are often at the centre of Parliament disputes. Here's how the two Rajya Sabha rules differ in allowing discussions on urgent public issues

Anna Hazare undertakes 'maun andolan' to support protesting students

Hazare wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday saying he news of violence and police actionis extremely painful

No evidence links Sanjeev Mukhiya to Neet-UG 2024 paper leak case: CBI

CBI said its probe found no evidence linking Sanjeev Mukhiya to the theft or distribution of the leaked Neet-UG 2024 question paper, while chargesheets have been filed against 45 accused

Scientific mine closure gets ₹40,000 crore boost from the Centre

Along with a ₹40,000 crore corpus, the government signed an agreement with Germany's GIZ to strengthen scientific mine closure, land restoration, and post-mining development

Govt resolved to ensure bright future for India's youth: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said fast-track courts for paper leak cases reflect the Modi government's commitment to protecting the future of students and ensuring swift punishment for the guilty

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm as Oppn demands Pradhan's resignation

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon after the Opposition insisted on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation before any discussion on the Neet paper leak issue

Delhi to see light rain today; IMD warns of very heavy rainfall in Gujarat

Delhi is likely to witness a generally cloudy sky with light rain later in the day, while the IMD has issued red and orange warnings for parts of western and central India amid ongoing monsoon

Delhi HC agrees to hear PIL seeking probe into CJP protest on July 24

Delhi High Court will hear on Friday a PIL seeking a probe into the CJP-led protest over alleged examination irregularities, after the petitioner claimed the demonstrations disrupted public life

Look into eyes of youth who bled on streets protesting: Kharge to PM Modi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised PM Narendra Modi over student protests and alleged exam irregularities, accusing the government of using force against young protesters

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

Mumbai Police books 400 for protests without permission, registers 13 FIRs

Mumbai Police have registered 13 FIRs and booked around 400 people for unlawful assembly and violating prohibitory orders during protests held across the city between July 18 and July 22

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