Kejriwal shares traders’ advisory calling for closure of shops by 6.30 pm today, questions govt’s intent

IANS | July 23, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that unprecedented security measures have been deployed while ambulances have piled up in and around Jantar Mantar, the epicentre of students' protest against NEET paper leaks, questioning the government’s intent and objective behind such escalation.

No decision yet to raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 per cent: Govt

IANS | July 23, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Union government told the Parliament on Thursday that no decision has been taken so far to increase ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20 per cent.

PM Modi reviews Gujarat rain, flood situation; two more NDRF teams airlifted from Delhi

IANS | July 23, 2026 4:03 PM

Gandhinagar, July 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the heavy rainfall situation in Gujarat with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and assured full support from the Central Government, as additional disaster response personnel were mobilised for flood-hit Valsad district.

Fast track courts not enough to check exam paper leaks, say protesters at Jantar Mantar

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Holding the ruling NDA government accountable for exam irregularities, students and other youths who have been agitating at the national capital's Jantar Mantar for nearly a month, said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to set up fast-track courts for speedy trial and punishment for those found guilty of exam paper leak was not enough.

AAP’s fresh attack on Congress ecosystem over ‘weakening’ CJP-led student stir

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Amid the emerging rift between the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress regarding the student protests led by the CJP in the national capital, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj accused the grand old party of initiating a 'parallel movement' orchestrated by Rahul Gandhi to weaken the CJP's protest and to belittle it by disseminating videos from Jantar Mantar while attempting to portray itself as a 'sympathiser'.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin likely to resign soon: Reports

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:00 PM

Dhaka, July 23 (IANS) In yet another major development in Bangladesh’s rapidly changing political landscape, President Mohammed Shahabuddin is likely to resign soon, several local media outlets reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.

‘Fast-tracking’ justice in NEET paper leak cases, courts to be set up in 4 states

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The government has set in motion the process for setting up fast-track courts to deliver swift justice and stringent punishment for those involved in the paper leaks, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement.

Youth remains Modi govt's topmost priority: Rajnath Singh, Nadda back fast-track courts

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to establish fast-track courts for the speedy trial of those accused in paper leak cases, saying that safeguarding the future of the country's youth remains the "topmost priority" of the Modi government.

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.

Politics

Kejriwal shares traders’ advisory calling for closure of shops by 6.30 pm today, questions govt’s intent

No decision yet to raise ethanol blending in petrol beyond 20 per cent: Govt

PM Modi reviews Gujarat rain, flood situation; two more NDRF teams airlifted from Delhi

Fast track courts not enough to check exam paper leaks, say protesters at Jantar Mantar

AAP’s fresh attack on Congress ecosystem over ‘weakening’ CJP-led student stir

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin likely to resign soon: Reports

‘Fast-tracking’ justice in NEET paper leak cases, courts to be set up in 4 states

Youth remains Modi govt's topmost priority: Rajnath Singh, Nadda back fast-track courts

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

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