Gujarat: Ahmedabad Civil Hospital records 250th organ donation

IANS | July 27, 2026 10:22 PM

Ahmedabad, July 27 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has reached the milestone of 250 deceased organ donations after the family of a 58-year-old man from West Bengal consented to donate his organs following the declaration of brain death, helping three patients to receive life-saving transplants.

A tougher law against paper leaks deserves debate, not Opposition's politics of obstruction

IANS | July 27, 2026 10:12 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha marks the Narendra Modi government's strongest legislative response yet to the challenge of examination paper leaks. Coming in the wake of the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, the proposed amendments reflect the Centre's determination to restore public confidence through tougher laws, faster investigations and time-bound justice.

Piyush Goyal announces task force to support toy sector

IANS | July 27, 2026 10:08 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The government on Monday announced the setting up of a task force to support the toy sector and identify interventions towards achieving the goal of reaching a 5 per cent share in the global toy market by 2032.

Janta Ka Mantar: When the Mantra of Democracy Returns to the Jantar Mantar

R.K. Raina | July 27, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The recent student congregation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was not merely a protest over an examination controversy. It was a moment of political and social awakening that deserves to be understood beyond the immediate issue. The students may eventually return to their classrooms, but Jantar Mantar has entered their collective consciousness. It has become more than a place; it has become a symbol.