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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.

NDA protests at Parliament's Makar Dwar, accuses Congress of 'wasting' valuable time of House

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Countering the Opposition's protest over exam paper leaks, NDA leaders on Thursday staged an agitation at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, accusing the Congress of "wasting valuable time" of the House by disrupting proceedings and "running away" from the discussion on NEET exam irregularities.

Their welfare govt's top priority: Amit Shah backs PM Modi’s ‘youth first’ message

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of setting up fast-track courts to ensure speedy justice in the NEET paper leak case and said this step will prove to be a milestone in securing and safeguarding the future of students.

PM Modi's crackdown on exam leaks sets the stage for lasting change

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:10 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The woe of millions of students in India has turned into a political tug-of-war with parties across the spectrum aggressively airing respective views and interests, refusing to negotiate, all the while heightening tension, friction, and resulting in street fights.

Don't make excuses: Rijiju urges Oppn to let NEET debate proceed in LS, RS without conditions

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:42 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Thursday after persistent sloganeering by Opposition members demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak disrupted the proceedings.

'NEET discussion will expose Oppn's double standards': BJP chief Nitin Nabin

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MP Nitin Nabin on Thursday said that the Opposition was "running away" from discussing the paper leak issue during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament, as doing so would "expose their double standards".

Search for 400-year-old historic cannon stolen from MP's Narwar Fort extends to Rajasthan

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:03 PM

Jaipur, July 23 (IANS) A large-scale search operation is underway in Rajasthan's Karauli district after a 400-year-old historic cannon, stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, was suspected to have been transported to Hindaun.

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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

NDA protests at Parliament's Makar Dwar, accuses Congress of 'wasting' valuable time of House

Their welfare govt's top priority: Amit Shah backs PM Modi’s ‘youth first’ message

PM Modi's crackdown on exam leaks sets the stage for lasting change

Don't make excuses: Rijiju urges Oppn to let NEET debate proceed in LS, RS without conditions

'NEET discussion will expose Oppn's double standards': BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Search for 400-year-old historic cannon stolen from MP's Narwar Fort extends to Rajasthan

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