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'No minister can issue such orders': Jitendra Singh rejects Rahul's claims of Amit Shah ordering firing on protesting students

IANS | July 29, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday criticised Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a discussion in the House, alleging that he spoke without verifying facts and lacked basic knowledge of administrative procedures.

No defect found in fuel control switch of Air India plane, thrust control module being examined: Govt

IANS | July 29, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Investigators have found no abnormality in the fuel control switch locking mechanism of the Air India Boeing Dreamliner that crashed just 35 seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12 last year, killing 260 people on board and on the ground, the government said on Wednesday.

Breach of position and privilege: Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi's targeting of Home Minister

IANS | July 29, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The marathon debate on the anti-paper leak bill in the Lok Sabha descended into utter chaos and disarray on Wednesday, as Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi hurled ‘idiot’ jibes, accused the RSS of interference in country’s education system and attacked Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police excesses in the national capital, including the use of pellet guns, during students’ stir.

Royal Ranthambore Heritage brand ties up with The Corbett Foundation for tiger conservation

IANS | July 29, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Royal Ranthambore Whisky, the premium whisky brand from Radico Khaitan Ltd., marked World Tiger Day by reaffirming its commitment to India’s tiger conservation efforts through its partnership with The Corbett Foundation.

Delhi Police solve blind murder case within seven hours, two juveniles apprehended

IANS | July 29, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) A team of Police Station New Usmanpur successfully solved a blind murder case within seven hours by apprehending two Children in Conflict with Law (CCLs), Delhi Police said on Wednesday.

Assam exports 1st consignment of Purabi Ice Cream to Bhutan in 'sweet milestone for India'

IANS | July 29, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The first international consignment of 5,627 litres of Purabi Ice Cream has been exported from Assam to Bhutan, opening new avenues for value-added dairy exports from the region, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

MoS Margherita meets El Salvador's envoy, lauds his contribution to strengthening ties

IANS | July 29, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met El Salvador's Ambassador to India Guillermo Rubio Funes here on Wednesday and expressed appreciation for his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's China visit reflects mature foreign policy: Report

IANS | July 29, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to China demonstrates a cautious but deliberate move to stabilise one of Asia's most consequential bilateral ties and reflects India's mature foreign policy, a report said, noting that it should not be considered a breakthrough but a reset in tone and intent.

RSS capturing education system, wants students to be 'Andhabhakts': Rahul Gandhi

IANS | July 29, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of "capturing" the education system, terming it the "real enemy" of the students and wanting them to be "Andhabhakts (blind adherents)".

From NEET outrage to national agitation: Does CJP protest fit a global template?

Vicky Nanjappa | July 29, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi have largely been portrayed as a public outpouring against examination paper leaks, unemployment and corruption. Within weeks, what began as a movement over specific grievances evolved into a nationwide political agitation that eventually led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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'No minister can issue such orders': Jitendra Singh rejects Rahul's claims of Amit Shah ordering firing on protesting students

No defect found in fuel control switch of Air India plane, thrust control module being examined: Govt

Breach of position and privilege: Rijiju on Rahul Gandhi's targeting of Home Minister

Royal Ranthambore Heritage brand ties up with The Corbett Foundation for tiger conservation

Delhi Police solve blind murder case within seven hours, two juveniles apprehended

Assam exports 1st consignment of Purabi Ice Cream to Bhutan in 'sweet milestone for India'

MoS Margherita meets El Salvador's envoy, lauds his contribution to strengthening ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's China visit reflects mature foreign policy: Report

RSS capturing education system, wants students to be 'Andhabhakts': Rahul Gandhi

From NEET outrage to national agitation: Does CJP protest fit a global template?

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