New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks against Gen Z protesters in the country triggered sharp reactions from Opposition leaders on Tuesday, with Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain saying "nobody takes her seriously” and accusing her of lacking an understanding of democracy and student movements.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a former apex court judge to probe allegations of police excesses as well as attacks on police personnel during the recent nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, while directing that no coercive action be taken against protesters having no criminal antecedents.
Sivasagar, July 28 (IANS) For several families in Assam’s Khat Pathar area, the devastating flash flood brought not just rising waters but the destruction of entire livelihoods. Triggered by incessant rainfall, the floodwaters surged through villages with little warning, leaving residents with no time to save their homes, livestock, or possessions.
New Town, July 28 (IANS) On the alleged fake signature case involving Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday said truth will emerge after a proper probe.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting 'Mangal Milan' commenced in the Parliament Library Building (PLB) on Tuesday, a day after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) AIMIM spokesperson Warish Pathan on Tuesday opposed any move to make the recitation of 'Vande Mataram' compulsory, arguing that while Muslims respect the national song, certain portions of its lyrics cannot be recited by followers of Islam as doing so would conflict with their religious beliefs.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will travel to New Delhi on Tuesday to meet the 20 former Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha members who joined the National Citizens’ Party of India (NCPI) soon after the results of the state Assembly elections were announced.
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Pawan Chandana and Naga Bharath Daka, the co-founders of Skyroot Aerospace.
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.
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.
