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Assam flood toll rises to 47, over 721,000 affected across 11 districts

Six more people died in the last 24 hours, taking the toll to 47 in this year's floods so far

Removing Dharmendra Pradhan is the 'strictest action': CJP to PM Modi

Reacting to PM Modi's announcement of a proposed anti-paper leak Bill, the CJP said the govt should remove Education Minister Pradhan as the strongest action against examination irregularities

Jantar Mantar protest to continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP

The CJP said it was relieved after activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike, but vowed to continue its peaceful protest until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Pak-based social media handles spreading rumours amid CJP protests: Police

Delhi Police said the Pakistan-based social media accounts, many of which were also active during Operation Sindoor, were spreading rumours, fake posts and edited videos to provoke people

Wangchuk ends hunger strike after govt assures him of meeting his demands

Wangchuk ended his indefinite hunger strike shortly after midnight on Thursday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

'Don't insult intelligence of students': Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi

In a post on X, Gandhi said the prime minister should not insult the intelligence of students

Friday's Cabinet meeting to announce tougher action on paper leaks: PM

CJP delegation will meet with govt ministers on Friday

NEET paper-leak row: Gangwar replaces Joshi as new Higher Education Secy

Naresh Pal Gangwar was appointed Higher Education Secretary, while T K Anil Kumar was named School Education Secretary

Indian airlines cancelled 26k international flights due to airspace curbs

Indian airlines cancelled about 26,000 international flights and faced higher fuel costs and revenue losses due to airspace restrictions triggered by the US-Iran conflict

17 Delhi Metro stations to remain shut for the third day, confirms DMRC

Seventeen metro stations in central Delhi will remain closed on Friday, marking the third consecutive day of closure, in the wake of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar.

May cancel passport of CJP protestors involved in violence: Delhi Police

Delhi Police is identifying suspects through CCTV and other video evidence, and those found to have participated in violence during the CJP protest may face passport cancellation

HC stays CBDT circular denying tax relief to judges under new tax regime

The court said the issue requires detailed examination and directed the Income Tax Department not to process judges' returns under the disputed arrangement

SC questions Highways Act, says bureaucrats should not decide compensation

The top court said determining compensation for acquired land is a judicial function and welcomed the Centre's proposal to amend the National Highways Act

Floods claim 41 lives in Assam, rains trigger mass evacuations in Gujarat

Heavy rain in Gujarat has wreaked havoc in the state, while Assam floods have killed 41 people and affected more than 6.5 lakh people across 11 districts

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