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Behind every badge is beating heart, family: Delhi Police condemn attacks on personnel at NEET protest

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) As Delhi Police personnel continue to face assaults during the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, the force on Thursday strongly condemned attacks on officers performing their official duties, stressing that those in uniform are not immune to pain and have families and responsibilities beyond the badge.

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign: DDA conducts plantation drive at Haus Khas park in Delhi

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) In line with the Central government's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday undertook a plantation drive at the Gulmohar Park in the national capital's Haus Khas area.

India and Slovakia discuss progress in Comprehensive Partnership, preparations for upcoming visits

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India and Slovakia on Thursday held discussion on the continued progress in the Comprehensive Partnership and preparations for upcoming high-level visits in both directions.

‘Fast-tracking’ justice in NEET paper leak cases, courts to be set up in 4 states

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The government has set in motion the process for setting up fast-track courts to deliver swift justice and stringent punishment for those involved in the paper leaks, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement.

Youth remains Modi govt's topmost priority: Rajnath Singh, Nadda back fast-track courts

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to establish fast-track courts for the speedy trial of those accused in paper leak cases, saying that safeguarding the future of the country's youth remains the "topmost priority" of the Modi government.

NCB crackdown forces Myanmar drug cartels into forests and river routes

Vicky Nanjappa | July 23, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Guwahati and Imphal zonal units of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have stepped up operations against narcotics cartels operating out of Myanmar.

NEET stir row: Delhi Police debunks protester's 'death' rumours, urges public to verify before sharing posts

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Thursday issued a public advisory urging citizens to verify information through official sources before sharing content on social media, amid the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. The appeal came after misinformation spread on social media regarding the death of a woman protester who was injured during the police action on students on Monday and was admitted to hospital.

Five drug peddlers held in Manipur, Myanmar-origin opium and brown sugar seized

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:06 PM

Imphal, July 23 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur have arrested five alleged drug peddlers, including a suspected key narcotics supplier and a woman, in separate anti-drug operations, while seizing substantial quantities of Myanmar-origin opium and brown sugar, officials said on Thursday.

Indian Railways okays Rs 440 crore project for 3rd line on high-density route

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Indian Railways has approved the construction of a 14.52 km third line between Nimpura West Outer Cabin and Midnapur in South Eastern Railway at a cost of Rs 440 crore to enhance capacity on this busy corridor, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

Oppn protests on Parliament premises, reiterates demand for Pradhan's resignation

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, reiterating their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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Behind every badge is beating heart, family: Delhi Police condemn attacks on personnel at NEET protest

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign: DDA conducts plantation drive at Haus Khas park in Delhi

India and Slovakia discuss progress in Comprehensive Partnership, preparations for upcoming visits

‘Fast-tracking’ justice in NEET paper leak cases, courts to be set up in 4 states

Youth remains Modi govt's topmost priority: Rajnath Singh, Nadda back fast-track courts

NCB crackdown forces Myanmar drug cartels into forests and river routes

NEET stir row: Delhi Police debunks protester's 'death' rumours, urges public to verify before sharing posts

Five drug peddlers held in Manipur, Myanmar-origin opium and brown sugar seized

Indian Railways okays Rs 440 crore project for 3rd line on high-density route

Oppn protests on Parliament premises, reiterates demand for Pradhan's resignation

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