K'taka govt sets up SIT to probe alleged land encroachment by Art of Living Foundation, affiliates near Bengaluru

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:10 PM

Bengaluru, July 21 (IANS) In a major development, the Karnataka government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday to conduct a comprehensive probe into allegations of large-scale encroachment of government and public lands by the Art of Living Foundation and its affiliated entities in and around Kaggalipura village in Bengaluru South taluk.

Delhi clashes: Nadda visits RML, Lady Hardinge hospitals, meets injured protestors

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Tuesday visited Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital and Lady Hardinge Hospital to meet protesters injured in the violent demonstrations during the 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi over the NEET-UG paper leak.

SP workers protest in Ayodhya, submit memorandum against bulldozer action on Jauhar University

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:04 PM

Lucknow, July 21 (IANS) With the ‘demolition deadline’ approaching for the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, the Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders and workers have intensified their protests across the state against the government’s ‘malicious and vindictive’ move.

Son alleges 'police intimidation' after 13-hour interrogation of MLA Markandeyan

IANS | July 21, 2026 4:00 PM

Thoothukudi, July 21 (IANS) The political row over the arrest of DMK MLA, G.V. Markandeyan, intensified on Tuesday after his son, Akshay, accused the police of subjecting the legislator to a prolonged interrogation and alleged that he was intimidated during questioning.

MP Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill amid opposition protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:53 PM

Bhopal, July 21 (IANS) In a landmark yet highly contentious development, the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 on Tuesday amid massive uproar and repeated adjournments.

Students' voices must be respected: Chirag Paswan calls for dialogue over force after Delhi protests

IANS | July 21, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said he respects the sentiments of students and does not believe in "suppressing their voices through force", asserting that dialogue remains the most effective way to address their concerns.

'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.

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.

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.

Politics

K'taka govt sets up SIT to probe alleged land encroachment by Art of Living Foundation, affiliates near Bengaluru

Delhi clashes: Nadda visits RML, Lady Hardinge hospitals, meets injured protestors

SP workers protest in Ayodhya, submit memorandum against bulldozer action on Jauhar University

Son alleges 'police intimidation' after 13-hour interrogation of MLA Markandeyan

MP Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill amid opposition protests

Students' voices must be respected: Chirag Paswan calls for dialogue over force after Delhi protests

'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

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

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

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