Avoid ruckus; students must remain priority: Rijiju to Oppn on discussing anti-paper leak bill

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appealed to the Opposition to allow the House to function smoothly and participate in a detailed discussion on the exam amendment bill, saying the proposed legislation is aimed at safeguarding the future of students and strengthening the country's examination system.

Gujarat to send record nine athletes to represent India at 2026 Asian Games

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:15 PM

Gandhinagar, July 27 (IANS) Gujarat will have its largest-ever representation at the Asian Games, with nine athletes and one reserve player selected to represent India at the 20th Asian Games in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, 2026.

Rajeev Khandelwal says 'women are the finest managers, don't need any labels’

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:12 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal believes women are the finest managers and balance every work, responsibility and emotion seamlessly.

'Should be held accountable', BJP MP seeks probe into LoP Rahul's foreign visits

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) As Opposition MPs staged a protest at Makar Dwar of Parliament on Monday over police action during the Jantar Mantar protest, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, alleging a lack of transparency regarding his foreign visits and calling for investigation into them.

'Can't survive without Cong,' says Pawan Khera as govt forms Nandan Nilekani-led exam task force

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Political leaders on Monday reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, chaired by Nandan Nilekani. The initiative comes in the wake of the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which triggered nationwide protests and renewed concerns over the integrity of examinations.

Gold, silver gain up to 1 pc on softer dollar, easing inflation fears

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:50 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Gold and silver prices traded higher on Monday, with precious metals surging up to 1 per cent supported by a weaker US dollar and easing inflation concerns after crude oil prices plunged following the suspension of hostilities between the United States and Iran.

Neena Gupta reveals why she stopped herself from calling Masaba’s outfit ‘sexy’: ‘Log bolenge iss buddhi ko kya hua?’

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:48 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Veteran actress Neena Gupta is known for her witty sense of humour, and her latest social media post once again showcased her unfiltered charm.

Balochistan: Armed group launches coordinated attacks on Pakistani forces, torches mineral transport vehicles

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:47 PM

Quetta, July 27 (IANS) The Baloch armed fighters launched a series of attacks targeting Pakistani forces and installations across multiple districts of Balochistan, leaving several personnel dead, local media reported citing sources.

30 teams to battle it out for Junior Men's Hockey National title in Coimbatore

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:40 PM

Coimbatore, July 27 (IANS) The 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 is set to get underway here on Tuesday, with 30 teams from across the country vying for domestic honours over the next 12 days.

Bangladesh's care economy rests on back of child labour: Report

IANS | July 27, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Bangladesh’s care economy holds one of the country’s largest untapped economic opportunities, but it cannot be expanded on the backs of children and must be formalised to deliver decent work and rights, a new report has said.