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'Govt stands with Yuva Shakti': NDA backs PM Modi's 'swift action' stand on NEET paper leak

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Amid the Opposition's criticism over the violence during the NEET-UG paper leak protest, the National Democratic Alliance leaders on Tuesday came in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that the government took swift action over the exam irregularities, asserting that the Centre stands with the country's 'Yuva Shakti' (youth power).

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid continued Oppn uproar over NEET paper leak protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) In a continuation of the ongoing deadlock, the Rajya Sabha was ultimately adjourned for the day on Tuesday following unrelenting uproar by opposition members protesting the police lathi charge on students demonstrating against the NEET examination paper leak.

Delhi HC permits Sonam Wangchuk's transfer to Medanta, formal order awaited

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed activist Sonam Wangchuk to be shifted from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, observing that there was a consensus among doctors that he required constant medical monitoring and directing that a panel of doctors be constituted at the private hospital to oversee his treatment.

Youth continue to trust PM Modi, want strictest punishment for guilty: BJP MP on NEET protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday said that the youth of the country continue to repose their faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that their primary demand during the recent 'Sansad Chalo' march was transparency in the examination system and stringent action against those responsible for the NEET-UG paper leak.

CDS Subramani, French counterpart hold strategic talks to bolster India-France defence ties

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi/Paris, July 21 (IANS) The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General N S Raja Subramani on Tuesday held strategic talks with his French counterpart, General (Air) Fabien Mandon, in New Delhi as India and France continue to bolster defence ties across key domains.

Rahul Gandhi demands govt’s apology for crackdown on protesting students

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Centre over ‘brutal’ crackdown on students protesting at the Jantar Mantar against NEET paper leaks and demanded an 'unconditional' apology from the government.

Al Qaeda, Islamic State join hands to expand online radicalisation in South India

Vicky Nanjappa | July 21, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) South India is witnessing a new trend in online radicalisation, with modules linked to both Al Qaeda and the Islamic State increasingly operating in parallel. Though the two terror groups have traditionally been rivals, they share a common ideological objective of establishing an Islamic State.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid heavy sloganeering by Oppn MPs

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday amid heavy Opposition sloganeering. It will reconvene at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.

SC suggests Sonam Raghuvanshi surrender in honeymoon murder case, defers hearing till Thursday

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested that Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi honeymoon murder case, consider surrendering and face trial pending the examination of key prosecution witnesses, while indicating that the apex court could otherwise proceed to decide on the merits of the Meghalaya government's plea challenging the grant of bail to her.

Tripura bids farewell to DGP Anurag; last rites in UP on Wednesday; state observes mourning

IANS | July 21, 2026 2:08 PM

Agartala, July 21 (IANS) The last rites of Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag, whose body was found under mysterious circumstances in the bathroom attached to his official chamber at the state Police Headquarters here, will be performed on Wednesday at Baraut in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district, officials said.

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'Govt stands with Yuva Shakti': NDA backs PM Modi's 'swift action' stand on NEET paper leak

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid continued Oppn uproar over NEET paper leak protests

Delhi HC permits Sonam Wangchuk's transfer to Medanta, formal order awaited

Youth continue to trust PM Modi, want strictest punishment for guilty: BJP MP on NEET protests

CDS Subramani, French counterpart hold strategic talks to bolster India-France defence ties

Rahul Gandhi demands govt’s apology for crackdown on protesting students

Al Qaeda, Islamic State join hands to expand online radicalisation in South India

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid heavy sloganeering by Oppn MPs

SC suggests Sonam Raghuvanshi surrender in honeymoon murder case, defers hearing till Thursday

Tripura bids farewell to DGP Anurag; last rites in UP on Wednesday; state observes mourning

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