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Fast track courts not enough to check exam paper leaks, say protesters at Jantar Mantar

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Holding the ruling NDA government accountable for exam irregularities, students and other youths who have been agitating at the national capital's Jantar Mantar for nearly a month, said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to set up fast-track courts for speedy trial and punishment for those found guilty of exam paper leak was not enough.

Sikkim tunnel rescue operation concludes after four days with recovery of all 25 bodies

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:49 PM

Gangtok, July 23 (IANS) The four-day search and rescue operation at the collapsed under-construction tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydropower Project in Sikkim's Namchi district concluded on Thursday after recovery teams retrieved all 25 workers and officials who had gone missing following the tragedy, officials said.

Head constable shoots self at Telangana DGP office, police suspect online betting debts

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:34 PM

Hyderabad, July 23 (IANS) A police head constable posted at the office of Telangana Director General of Police allegedly died by suicide after shooting himself with his service weapon on Thursday.

Howrah civic body law officer arrested in Rs 50 lakh extortion case

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:33 PM

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) West Bengal police have arrested a law officer of the Howrah Municipal Corporation and an NGO functionary on charges of allegedly extorting lakhs of rupees from hoteliers, private hospital owners and real estate developers in Howrah city, officials said on Thursday.

AAP’s fresh attack on Congress ecosystem over ‘weakening’ CJP-led student stir

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Amid the emerging rift between the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress regarding the student protests led by the CJP in the national capital, AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj accused the grand old party of initiating a 'parallel movement' orchestrated by Rahul Gandhi to weaken the CJP's protest and to belittle it by disseminating videos from Jantar Mantar while attempting to portray itself as a 'sympathiser'.

10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors awarded across India: Govt

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) A total of 10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across the country, of which 4,809 km have been completed while 5,580 km are under implementation, the government has informed Parliament.

Police raid multiple locations in Bengal to bust fake birth-death certificate racket

IANS | July 23, 2026 3:07 PM

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have been conducting raids and search operations since Thursday morning at the offices of different panchayats and municipalities in the state to bust fake birth and death certificate rackets that mushroomed in the state before the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise began ahead of the recently concluded Assembly polls.

Behind every badge is beating heart, family: Delhi Police condemn attacks on personnel at NEET protest

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) As Delhi Police personnel continue to face assaults during the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, the force on Thursday strongly condemned attacks on officers performing their official duties, stressing that those in uniform are not immune to pain and have families and responsibilities beyond the badge.

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign: DDA conducts plantation drive at Haus Khas park in Delhi

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) In line with the Central government's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Thursday undertook a plantation drive at the Gulmohar Park in the national capital's Haus Khas area.

India and Slovakia discuss progress in Comprehensive Partnership, preparations for upcoming visits

IANS | July 23, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) India and Slovakia on Thursday held discussion on the continued progress in the Comprehensive Partnership and preparations for upcoming high-level visits in both directions.

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Fast track courts not enough to check exam paper leaks, say protesters at Jantar Mantar

Sikkim tunnel rescue operation concludes after four days with recovery of all 25 bodies

Head constable shoots self at Telangana DGP office, police suspect online betting debts

Howrah civic body law officer arrested in Rs 50 lakh extortion case

AAP’s fresh attack on Congress ecosystem over ‘weakening’ CJP-led student stir

10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors awarded across India: Govt

Police raid multiple locations in Bengal to bust fake birth-death certificate racket

Behind every badge is beating heart, family: Delhi Police condemn attacks on personnel at NEET protest

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign: DDA conducts plantation drive at Haus Khas park in Delhi

India and Slovakia discuss progress in Comprehensive Partnership, preparations for upcoming visits

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