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UP: Kanwariyas begin arriving in Muzaffarnagar; devotees praise arrangements

IANS | July 27, 2026 3:08 PM

Muzaffarnagar, July 27 (IANS) As the annual Kanwar Yatra gathers momentum, devotees of Lord Shiva have begun arriving in Muzaffarnagar carrying holy Ganga water collected from Haridwar. The pilgrimage, one of North India's largest religious events, has witnessed an increasing influx of Kanwariyas passing through the district on their way to various Shiva temples.

Goalpost being moved to keep pressure on till upcoming UP polls

IANS | July 27, 2026 3:04 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has systematically addressed the NEET paper leak crisis through structural reforms, a stringent anti-malpractice law, fast-track courts, and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, yet the Opposition continued its Parliamentary blockade on Monday, at the beginning of the second week of the ongoing Monsoon Session.

ED arrests former Chhattisgarh PSC chairman Sonwani in paper leak, corruption case

IANS | July 27, 2026 3:02 PM

Raipur, July 27 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Raipur Zonal Office has arrested the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission's (CGPSC) former Chairman Taman Singh Sonwani in a case involving corruption, question-paper leak and manipulation of the CGPSC State Service Examinations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, an agency release said.

Class 10 student, who shared dais with Andhra CM at school event, commits suicide

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:54 PM

Amaravati, July 27 (IANS) A Class 10 student, who had shared the dais with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during a Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting at a government school in Polavaram district just three days ago, has died by suicide on Monday.

Jharkhand HC pulls up probe agencies in missing girl case, summons CBI officer

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:51 PM

Ranchi, July 27 (IANS) The Jharkhand High Court on Monday once again expressed strong displeasure over the slow progress in the investigation into the disappearance of a teenage girl from Bokaro, who has been missing for nearly six years.

Andhra adds 3.9 GW renewable energy capacity, records remarkable turnaround

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:36 PM

Amaravati, July 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh added 3,865.63 MW of renewable energy capacity during 2025-26, revealed data tabled by the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in the Lok Sabha.

CRPF distinguished itself through its unwavering courage and commitment to duty: PM Modi on Raising Day

IANS | July 27, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended greetings to all CRPF personnel on the paramilitary force's Raising Day, highlighting how it has distinguished itself through its unwavering courage and commitment to duty.

Gadkari moves Bombay HC against AI deepfakes linking him to E20 policy gains

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:57 PM

Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approached the Bombay High Court with a defamation suit against alleged AI-generated deepfake videos and misleading social media posts linking him and his family to the Centre's E20 ethanol blending policy.

First pellet guns, now AK-47; are they terrorists: Priyanka Gandhi on Bihar cop's viral video

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday criticised the BJP-led Centre over the alleged use of force against protesting students, while referring to the use of an AK-47 during a protest in Bihar.

Sonam Wangchuk discharged from hospital, says he will pay tribute to Gandhi ji at Rajghat before returning to Ladakh

IANS | July 27, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday announced that he has been discharged from Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after recovering from his illness after being on a hunger strike for 26 days. In a post on X, Wangchuk said he would visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to his home in Ladakh.

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UP: Kanwariyas begin arriving in Muzaffarnagar; devotees praise arrangements

Goalpost being moved to keep pressure on till upcoming UP polls

ED arrests former Chhattisgarh PSC chairman Sonwani in paper leak, corruption case

Class 10 student, who shared dais with Andhra CM at school event, commits suicide

Jharkhand HC pulls up probe agencies in missing girl case, summons CBI officer

Andhra adds 3.9 GW renewable energy capacity, records remarkable turnaround

CRPF distinguished itself through its unwavering courage and commitment to duty: PM Modi on Raising Day

Gadkari moves Bombay HC against AI deepfakes linking him to E20 policy gains

First pellet guns, now AK-47; are they terrorists: Priyanka Gandhi on Bihar cop's viral video

Sonam Wangchuk discharged from hospital, says he will pay tribute to Gandhi ji at Rajghat before returning to Ladakh

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