AIMIM leader Waris Pathan’s remark on ‘Vande Mataram’ evokes sharp reactions

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Reacting to AIMIM National Spokesperson Waris Pathan’s remarks on the proposed Vande Mataram Bill, couple of NDA leaders stated on Tuesday that respect for the national song is a matter of national duty and responsibility and also asked him to refrain from 'misleading' the people on the issue.

PM Modi meets Assam MPs, discusses flood situation

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:39 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met MPs from Assam, including Union Ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Pabitra Margherita, and discussed the flood situation in the state. He assured them of the Central government's full support.

SC hints at retired judge-led SIT, orders no coercive action against student protesters

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:20 PM

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.

Everything swept away by flood: Assam families recount horror of sudden deluge

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:40 AM

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.

NDA's Mangal Milan meet underway; NCPI MPs join for first time

IANS | July 28, 2026 10:01 AM

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.