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ISI-backed Bhatti network targets UP youth for anti-India social media campaign

Vicky Nanjappa | July 21, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti network has been using social media extensively to recruit more youth, with Uttar Pradesh emerging as its primary focus. Recent investigations have revealed that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-backed network has been scouting for youth in the state by promising them money and power.

NEET protest: Oppn compares police action to Hitler, Jallianwala Bagh massacre

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Samajwadi Party and the Congress on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led NDA, on the second day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, questioning the government's accountability over the NEET paper leak and likening the Delhi Police's action against the agitators during their protest march to that of Adolf Hitler and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

K'taka govt sets up SIT to probe alleged land encroachment by Art of Living Foundation, affiliates near Bengaluru

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:10 PM

Bengaluru, July 21 (IANS) In a major development, the Karnataka government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday to conduct a comprehensive probe into allegations of large-scale encroachment of government and public lands by the Art of Living Foundation and its affiliated entities in and around Kaggalipura village in Bengaluru South taluk.

Delhi clashes: Nadda visits RML, Lady Hardinge hospitals, meets injured protestors

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday visited Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital and Lady Hardinge Hospital to meet protesters injured in the violent demonstrations during the 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi over the NEET-UG paper leak.

SP workers protest in Ayodhya, submit memorandum against bulldozer action on Jauhar University

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:04 PM

Lucknow, July 21 (IANS) With the ‘demolition deadline’ approaching for the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders and workers have intensified their protests across the state against the government’s ‘malicious and vindictive’ move.

PLI schemes attract Rs 2.4 lakh crore investment, create 14.15 lakh jobs: Govt

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The government's Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have attracted actual investments of more than Rs 2.40 lakh crore, generated over 14.15 lakh direct and indirect jobs, and enabled exports worth Rs 15.2 lakh crore across 14 key sectors as of March 31, 2026, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Son alleges 'police intimidation' after 13-hour interrogation of MLA Markandeyan

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:00 PM

Thoothukudi, July 21 (IANS) The political row over the arrest of DMK MLA, G.V. Markandeyan, intensified on Tuesday after his son, Akshay, accused the police of subjecting the legislator to a prolonged interrogation and alleged that he was intimidated during questioning.

NCW sets up three expert panels to safeguard women's reproductive rights in ART and IVF

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has constituted three specialised expert groups to examine the ethical, legislative, regulatory and medical aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services, with a particular emphasis on protecting women's reproductive rights.

MP Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill amid opposition protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:53 PM

Bhopal, July 21 (IANS) In a landmark yet highly contentious development, the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 on Tuesday amid massive uproar and repeated adjournments.

Students' voices must be respected: Chirag Paswan calls for dialogue over force after Delhi protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said he respects the sentiments of students and does not believe in "suppressing their voices through force", asserting that dialogue remains the most effective way to address their concerns.

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ISI-backed Bhatti network targets UP youth for anti-India social media campaign

NEET protest: Oppn compares police action to Hitler, Jallianwala Bagh massacre

K'taka govt sets up SIT to probe alleged land encroachment by Art of Living Foundation, affiliates near Bengaluru

Delhi clashes: Nadda visits RML, Lady Hardinge hospitals, meets injured protestors

SP workers protest in Ayodhya, submit memorandum against bulldozer action on Jauhar University

PLI schemes attract Rs 2.4 lakh crore investment, create 14.15 lakh jobs: Govt

Son alleges 'police intimidation' after 13-hour interrogation of MLA Markandeyan

NCW sets up three expert panels to safeguard women's reproductive rights in ART and IVF

MP Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill amid opposition protests

Students' voices must be respected: Chirag Paswan calls for dialogue over force after Delhi protests

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