SC hints at retired judge-led SIT, orders no coercive action against student protesters

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:20 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former apex court judge to probe allegations of police excesses as well as attacks on police personnel during the recent nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, while directing that no coercive action be taken against protesters having no criminal antecedents.

Heavy showers drench Delhi-NCR; IMD forecasts more rainfall

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Delhi-NCR witnessed widespread rainfall on Tuesday as thick clouds covered the skyline and showers swept across the region, providing welcome relief from the persistent heat and humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for parts of the national Capital, indicating the possibility of further rainfall along with strong winds in the coming hours.

JGU hosts 15th convocation, celebrates academic excellence and global leadership

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:42 AM

Sonipat, July 28 (IANS) O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) successfully concluded its 15th Convocation Ceremony, held over two days on July 25-26. The convocation marked a significant milestone in the University’s journey, with 5,604 students graduating across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes.

Everything swept away by flood: Assam families recount horror of sudden deluge

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:40 AM

Sivasagar, July 28 (IANS) For several families in Assam’s Khat Pathar area, the devastating flash flood brought not just rising waters but the destruction of entire livelihoods. Triggered by incessant rainfall, the floodwaters surged through villages with little warning, leaving residents with no time to save their homes, livestock, or possessions.

Meta restores PM Modi's Facebook video, says removal was an error

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Meta has admitted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video on Facebook was removed in error and said it has now been restored as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) summoned the global heads of Meta and Instagram over the brief blocking of the content, according to a statement on Tuesday.

Char Dham Yatra suspended amid heavy rainfall, landslides in Uttarakhand

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:02 AM

Dehradun, July 28 (IANS) The Char Dham Yatra has been suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday in the interest of pilgrim safety, due to landslides blocking the routes at several locations and a heavy rainfall alert in Uttarakhand, according to the Commissioner of Garhwal Division.

NDA's Mangal Milan meet underway; NCPI MPs join for first time

IANS | July 28, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting 'Mangal Milan' commenced in the Parliament Library Building (PLB) on Tuesday, a day after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.

India’s space sector gaining from new-generation innovators: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Backed by a strong policy environment under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s space sector is gaining from our existing expertise and the drive of new-generation innovators, powering India's leadership in this sector, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said.