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Sonam Wangchuk discharged from hospital, says he will pay tribute to Gandhi ji at Rajghat before returning to Ladakh

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday announced that he has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after recovering from his illness after being on a hunger strike for 26 days. In a post on X, Wangchuk said he would visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to his home in Ladakh.

Kejriwal announces national town hall meet against E20 fuel policy on August 1

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Monday announced a National Town Hall meeting against ethanol-blended fuel (E20), scheduled to be held on August 1 at the Constitution Club in New Delhi.

Avoid ruckus; students must remain priority: Rijiju to Oppn on discussing anti-paper leak bill

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appealed to the Opposition to allow the House to function smoothly and participate in a detailed discussion on the exam amendment bill, saying the proposed legislation is aimed at safeguarding the future of students and strengthening the country's examination system.

Gujarat to send record nine athletes to represent India at 2026 Asian Games

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:15 PM

Gandhinagar, July 27 (IANS) Gujarat will have its largest-ever representation at the Asian Games, with nine athletes and one reserve player selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

'Should be held accountable', BJP MP seeks probe into LoP Rahul's foreign visits

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) As Opposition MPs staged a protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament on Monday over police action during the Jantar Mantar protest, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, alleging a lack of transparency regarding his foreign visits and calling for investigation into them.

'Can't survive without Cong,' says Pawan Khera as govt forms Nandan Nilekani-led exam task force

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Political leaders on Monday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, chaired by Nandan Nilekani. The initiative comes in the wake of the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which triggered nationwide protests and renewed concerns over the integrity of examinations.

NIA arrests businessman from Bengal's Durgapur on charges of human trafficking (Lead)

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:29 PM

Kolkata, July 27 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday arrested a businessman, Ghulam Raza, from his residence at the industrial-cum-steel township of Durgapur in West Burdwan district of West Bengal after conducting a raid and search operation.

Punjab on high alert as ISI orders BKI to launch major terror strikes

Vicky Nanjappa | July 27, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan has directed the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) to carry out a series of major terror attacks in Punjab in an attempt to revive the Khalistan movement in the state, according to investigative agencies. In response, the Punjab Police have launched a massive crackdown on BKI operatives across the state.

'People’s President Dr Kalam will always remain role model’: Leaders pay tributes on APJ Abdul Kalam’s death anniversary

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The nation on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to former President and renowned scientist Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary, remembering his extraordinary contributions to India’s defence, space and missile programmes.

Peaceful protest cannot justify police excess, uniform protocol needed: SC

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said the Constitutional right to peaceful protest must be protected and stressed that allegations of police excesses as well as violence against security personnel during demonstrations require an impartial examination, while indicating that a uniform nationwide protocol may be needed to govern the handling of public protests.

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Sonam Wangchuk discharged from hospital, says he will pay tribute to Gandhi ji at Rajghat before returning to Ladakh

Kejriwal announces national town hall meet against E20 fuel policy on August 1

Avoid ruckus; students must remain priority: Rijiju to Oppn on discussing anti-paper leak bill

Gujarat to send record nine athletes to represent India at 2026 Asian Games

'Should be held accountable', BJP MP seeks probe into LoP Rahul's foreign visits

'Can't survive without Cong,' says Pawan Khera as govt forms Nandan Nilekani-led exam task force

NIA arrests businessman from Bengal's Durgapur on charges of human trafficking (Lead)

Punjab on high alert as ISI orders BKI to launch major terror strikes

'People’s President Dr Kalam will always remain role model’: Leaders pay tributes on APJ Abdul Kalam’s death anniversary

Peaceful protest cannot justify police excess, uniform protocol needed: SC

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