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'No compromise with youth's future': Gujarat CM welcomes anti-paper leak law

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:52 PM

Gandhinagar, July 31 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday welcomed Parliament's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying the legislation reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi's belief that the country's youth are the "true architects of a New India" and strengthens a merit-based examination system for millions of aspirants.

2,273 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that 2,273 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States to India in 2026, so far.

Govt grants 4-month extension to real estate projects delayed due to West Asia crisis

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has advised all Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) of states to grant a four-month extension to the registration and completion timelines for eligible real estate projects hit by supply chain disruptions due to the Middle East conflict.

India urges partners to reflect 'correct nomenclature' of area after NYT goof-up on PoJK

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Urged all partners and stakeholders to use correct nomenclature for the territory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated that the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir - including the Union Territories of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh - remains an integral and inalienable part of India.

J&K: Pakistani drone shot down in Jammu

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:22 PM

Jammu, July 31 (IANS) The army shot down a suspected Pakistani drone on Friday in the Khour border area of J&K’s Jammu district.

In touch with Ukraine and Romania as search for two missing Indians continues: MEA

IANS | July 31, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) India on Friday said it is in touch with the families of the two Indian nationals who remain missing after the recent attack on the MV AGN Ragnar vessel at Ukraine's Port of Odessa and is extending all possible assistance to them.

139 Indian nationals released from Russian Army: MEA

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that 139 Indian nationals have been released from the Russian Army till now, and work is underway to get the remaining two dozen Indians released soon.

Connect grassroots innovators with formal ecosystem: Minister

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday called for a seamless national innovation pathway to connect grassroots innovators with the formal innovation ecosystem.

Professional criticism acceptable but not personalised mockery: IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:35 PM

Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) Amid a row over Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's "gaumutra expert" remark aimed at IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti, another academician came to his aid. IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty on Friday stated that "professional criticism" of any academician is welcome but he or she should not be subjected to "mockery at a personal level".

India's forex reserves rise by $6.118 billion to $682.23 billion: RBI

IANS | July 31, 2026 5:29 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves rose by a healthy $6.118 billion to $682.2354 billion for the week ended July 24, extending their upward trend, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

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'No compromise with youth's future': Gujarat CM welcomes anti-paper leak law

2,273 Indian nationals deported from US this year: MEA

Govt grants 4-month extension to real estate projects delayed due to West Asia crisis

India urges partners to reflect 'correct nomenclature' of area after NYT goof-up on PoJK

J&K: Pakistani drone shot down in Jammu

In touch with Ukraine and Romania as search for two missing Indians continues: MEA

139 Indian nationals released from Russian Army: MEA

Connect grassroots innovators with formal ecosystem: Minister

Professional criticism acceptable but not personalised mockery: IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty

India's forex reserves rise by $6.118 billion to $682.23 billion: RBI

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