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‘Protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns’: CJP after Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike

IANS | July 24, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday said its protest at Jantar Mantar would continue despite innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day hunger strike, reiterating that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains the movement’s primary demand.

Centre assures constructive dialogue, positive intervention on paper leak issue

IANS | July 24, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Centre said on Friday that it remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future.

Adani Enterprises refutes media reports on planning to enter airline business

IANS | July 24, 2026 9:18 AM

Ahmedabad, July 24 (IANS) Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Friday refuted media reports and market speculation which claimed that the leading Adani Group company is planning to launch an airline.

‘End of Hunger, beginning of accountability’: Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast after govt assurances

IANS | July 24, 2026 8:06 AM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Central government and Members of Parliament across political parties that the issue of accountability in the country’s examination system would be taken up in Parliament.

PM Modi urges Sonam Wangchuk to regain health after hunger strike

IANS | July 24, 2026 1:48 AM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to follow medical advice and regain his health after concluding his 26‑day hunger strike.

Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after 26 days

IANS | July 24, 2026 1:22 AM

New Delhi, July 24 Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26‑day hunger strike in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, doctors, family members and supporters.

PM Modi announces strict anti-paper leak legislation; to be tabled in Parliament next week after today's Cabinet decision

IANS | July 24, 2026 12:25 AM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak cases.

President Murmu discusses bilateral partnership with Romanian counterpart

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:59 PM

Bucharest, July 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan on Thursday discussed major dimensions of India-Romania partnership as the former is on a state visit to the European state.

‘Avoid Jantar Mantar protests’: University of Delhi to students

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:58 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The University of Delhi (DU) has issued a strong advisory to its students and faculty, urging them to avoid demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, citing potential legal and safety concerns.

Gujarat CM chairs late-night rain review; Dy CM heads to flood-hit Valsad

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:31 PM

Gandhinagar/Valsad, July 23 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired a late-night high-level review meeting at the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Thursday as heavy rainfall continued to affect parts of the state, with the administration intensifying rescue, relief and monitoring efforts in the worst-hit districts of South Gujarat.