Akhilesh Yadav himself wants Azam Khan ruined, claims UP Minister on SP chief's remarks about Jauhar University

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:50 PM

Lucknow, July 20 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister, Om Prakash Rajbhar, on Monday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on demolition action against illegal construction at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, alleging that the latter himself wanted jailed SP leader Azam Khan to be "ruined".

Calcutta HC rejects Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:48 PM

Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, rejected the plea from Abhishek Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member, seeking permission to travel overseas for ophthalmic treatment.

Kharge raises NEET paper leaks, students stir in Rajya Sabha

IANS | July 20, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) The first day of the Monsoon Session started on a stormy note with the Opposition training guns at the Central government over issues concerning students.

Bengali mandatory in all govt departments from September 1: CM Adhikari

IANS | July 20, 2026 12:43 PM

Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) On the first day of the extended Budget Session, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced in the Assembly that from September 1, the use of Bengali as the official language will be obligatory in the operations of every government department in West Bengal.

Parliament has experienced MPs, nation needs their knowledge, says PM Modi

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that amid global uncertainties, India requires the knowledge of experienced parliamentarians to ensure the Parliament functions smoothly, to facilitate meaningful discussions, and to foster a collective determination to advance the nation.

PM Modi hails Skyroot's 28-year-old team, says 'not talking about 56-year-old youth'

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while lauding the Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace for successfully launching Vikram-1, the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, said on Monday that the feat was achieved by youngsters with an average age of 28 years and not by a "56-year-old youth".

7.7 pc growth rate despite West Asia crisis reflects India's inherent strength, says PM Modi

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:01 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India maintaining a growth rate of 7.7 per cent despite the West Asia crisis reflects India's "inherent strength" and "offers a reflection of the enthusiasm and zeal" with which India aspires to achieve new milestones.

Monsoon Session: Potential, aspirations of youth as boundless as space, says PM Modi

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:45 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed hope that both the monsoon season and the Monsoon Session of Parliament are productive for the nation, while also hailing the youth of the nation for achieving numerous milestones, stating that the potential and aspirations of the youth are as "boundless as space" itself.

Reinvestigation likely into how Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala party office was built on bakery land

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:36 AM

Kolkata, July 20 (IANS) The South 24 Parganas district administration is considering a reinvestigation into how the party office of the Trinamool Congress general secretary and Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee was constructed over the land of an erstwhile bakery, which was suddenly gutted by a devastating fire in the closing quarters of 2014.

Vande Mataram is our heritage; disrespect insults nation: Leaders on national song bill

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Political leaders across party lines expressed differing views on the proposed Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which is set to be introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Politics

Akhilesh Yadav himself wants Azam Khan ruined, claims UP Minister on SP chief's remarks about Jauhar University

Calcutta HC rejects Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking permission to travel abroad for medical treatment

Kharge raises NEET paper leaks, students stir in Rajya Sabha

Bengali mandatory in all govt departments from September 1: CM Adhikari

Parliament has experienced MPs, nation needs their knowledge, says PM Modi

PM Modi hails Skyroot's 28-year-old team, says 'not talking about 56-year-old youth'

7.7 pc growth rate despite West Asia crisis reflects India's inherent strength, says PM Modi

Monsoon Session: Potential, aspirations of youth as boundless as space, says PM Modi

Reinvestigation likely into how Abhishek Banerjee's Amtala party office was built on bakery land

Vande Mataram is our heritage; disrespect insults nation: Leaders on national song bill

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