Govt using SC order to avoid assurances on FIRs: CJP warns of fresh protests

IANS | July 29, 2026 8:54 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to resume its nationwide protests, alleging that the government is using the Supreme Court's recent observations in cases related to the anti-paper leak demonstrations as a pretext to avoid its earlier assurances to withdraw FIRs against peaceful protesters.

Gujarat: Navsari's digital grievance system resolves 85 pc of civic complaints

IANS | July 28, 2026 10:21 PM

Navsari, July 28 (IANS) More than 4,000 civic complaints have been registered through the Navsari Municipal Corporation's Comprehensive Complaint Redressal System (CCRS) since its launch as a pilot project in January this year, with 85 per cent of grievances being resolved within 48 hours, according to the civic body.

Assam flood must be declared ‘National Problem’: Student body

IANS | July 28, 2026 10:19 PM

Guwahati, July 28 (IANS) The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene immediately in Assam’s worsening flood situation, demanding that the state’s recurring flood and erosion crisis be declared a “National Problem” and calling for a special economic package for the worst-hit districts.

No coercive action against students in NEET-UG protest: Bengal govt

IANS | July 28, 2026 10:19 PM

Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) The West Bengal Government on Tuesday issued a statement clarifying that no coercive action, including arrests, will be taken against students who participated in the joint rally organised by the students’ and youth wings of different Left Parties in Kolkata on July 24.