FairPoint: When the protest became a mirror to society

Deepika Bhan | August 2, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) In Hindu philosophy, there is a belief that everything happens for a reason. If that thought holds, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar has served a purpose far greater than drawing attention to examination paper leaks. It has exposed deep cracks in institutions, the erosion of civility, the weakening of family values and the ease with which sections of the youth could be drawn into outrage, abuse and manipulation.

After JeM associate's arrest, Bengal BJP MLA asks Durgapur residents to be cautious while renting out flats

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:50 PM

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) Following the arrest of Jaish‑e‑Mohammed (JeM) associate Hamim Mondal from his rented accommodation in Burdwan town of East Burdwan district, BJP MLA from Durgapur Purba Constituency, Chandra Sekhar Banerjee, on Sunday asked people to verify the background before renting out their properties.

China's workers losing jobs due to rapid AI rollout

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The deployment of AI in China is progressing at a much faster pace, triggering concerns of more job losses in an uncertain labour market, a media report said.

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari highlights ethanol blending programme benefits to Meerut farmers

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:18 PM

Meerut, Aug 2 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Sunday visited several villages in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district, and interacted with farmers about the impact of the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme launched by the Centre.

Insult to the Parliament, action should be taken: NDA on FIR over Ram Temple donation theft skit, Oppn hits back

IANS | August 2, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The BJP-led NDA leaders on Sunday urged for action against independent MP Pappu Yadav and other opposition MPs for the act put up by them at the Parliament complex which portrayed the alleged embezzlement of donations made at Ayodhya's Ram Temple, while calling it an "insult" to the Parliament. However, the INDIA bloc leaders hit back, questioning the donation theft allegations.

Enforcement Branch, Kolkata Police raid markets to monitor vegetable prices

IANS | August 2, 2026 1:19 PM

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) Following the instructions of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, the Enforcement Branch and Kolkata Police raided various markets across the state, including Kolkata, on Sunday to keep vegetable prices under check after rates skyrocketed in the last few weeks.

TN Minister Nirmal Kumar accuses DMK of obstructing Cauvery water release

IANS | August 2, 2026 1:02 PM

Chennai, Aug 2 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar has accused the DMK of working with Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to create hurdles to the release of Cauvery water to the state, alleging that the opposition party does not want CM Vijay to receive political credit for resolving the long-standing inter-state water dispute.

Drug trade part of hostile nations' terror agenda: PM Modi cautions youth against addiction

IANS | August 2, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asserted that hostile nations are attempting to weaken India by pushing drugs into the country and targeting its youth, describing the illegal drug trade as part of an enemy's "terror agenda".

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, reviews healthcare services

IANS | August 2, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday visited Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital in Mayur Vihar Phase-II and interacted with patients and their attendants, seeking feedback on the healthcare facilities and services being provided at the hospital.

India needs your energy, creative imagination, talent for achieving Viksit Bharat: PM Modi to Gen Z

IANS | August 2, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the country's youth -- Gen Z -- on Sunday, called them India's "Amrit peedhi" and stressed the need for their energy and innovation to take the country forward towards the resolution of Viksit Bharat.

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FairPoint: When the protest became a mirror to society

After JeM associate's arrest, Bengal BJP MLA asks Durgapur residents to be cautious while renting out flats

China's workers losing jobs due to rapid AI rollout

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari highlights ethanol blending programme benefits to Meerut farmers

Insult to the Parliament, action should be taken: NDA on FIR over Ram Temple donation theft skit, Oppn hits back

Enforcement Branch, Kolkata Police raid markets to monitor vegetable prices

TN Minister Nirmal Kumar accuses DMK of obstructing Cauvery water release

Drug trade part of hostile nations' terror agenda: PM Modi cautions youth against addiction

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, reviews healthcare services

India needs your energy, creative imagination, talent for achieving Viksit Bharat: PM Modi to Gen Z

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