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Indian airlines canceled nearly 26,000 international flights through July 20 due to West Asia airspace restrictions from the US-Iran conflict. The Civil Aviation Ministry told Lok Sabha that rerouting has sharply increased fuel costs and operational losses for domestic carriers

The rupee weakened by 4 paise to close at 96.57 against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and weak domestic equities weighed on sentiment. Traders said likely RBI intervention helped limit losses despite heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia

As the Jantar Mantar protest continued, social media users shared tips on coping with internet shutdowns, navigation, communication and minimizing exposure to tear gas. Protesters also exchanged practical ideas to prepare for disruptions and protect themselves during demonstrations

Authorities in Anantnag demolished the houses of two active Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists overnight on Thursday. The crackdown followed the killing of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was on Amarnath Yatra security duty when shot dead at Lal Chowk

Advocates at the Supreme Court of India recited the Constitution's Preamble during the lunch recess under the "Save Democracy, Save Constitution" campaign, expressing solidarity with student protesters at Jantar Mantar and opposing police action against demonstrators

Social activist Anna Hazare observed a two-hour silent protest in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar in solidarity with Delhi's student agitators. In a letter to PM Modi, Hazare urged the government to hold constructive dialogue and ask Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign

Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old DU student preparing for police exams, faces potential vision loss after sustaining alleged pellet gun injuries during CJP's NEET paper leak protest in Delhi. Doctors at AIIMS describe his visual prognosis as guarded

Arvind Kejriwal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases failed to address students' key demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the alleged NEET irregularities

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has approached Kolkata Police seeking permission to hold a rally from College Street to Rani Rashmoni Avenue on July 24 over NEET paper leaks. Police are making security arrangements in case approval is denied

The Calcutta High Court adjourned till July 30 the hearing on Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking protection from coercive action in eight FIRs, observing that each case must be considered individually and not compared with other petitions

The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions for the fourth consecutive day as opposition members demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, while the government maintained it was ready for an extensive parliamentary debate

Delhi Police issued an advisory debunking false social media rumors claiming a 21-year-old female NEET protester had died in hospital. RML Hospital confirmed the injured student is off ventilator support, conscious, and in stable condition

Rajeev Chandrasekhar urged students protesting the alleged NEET paper leak to remain peaceful and avoid violence, saying accountability, investigation and reforms were essential while insisting Parliament was the appropriate forum to debate the issue

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested key PFI absconder K.P. Muhammadali at Delhi airport upon his arrival from Riyadh. Muhammadali, carrying a ₹3 lakh bounty, was wanted in Kerala's 2022 Sreenivasan murder case. Total arrests have reached 67

The Calcutta High Court will hear on July 29 a plea by Mahua Moitra seeking police protection over alleged egg-pelting incidents. Her counsel claimed repeated attacks were preventing her from effectively discharging her parliamentary duties

Inspired by historic revolutionaries, hundreds of students have secretly left home to join the CJP-led NEET paper leak protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Facing police action and parental pushback, the young demonstrators vow to continue their agitation

Odisha reported two new COVID-19 cases, taking the state's total infections to three, with all cases detected in Ganjam district. Health officials said the patients are stable, urged people not to panic, and described the virus as causing influenza-like illness

The Central Bureau of Investigation said it found no evidence linking Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya to the theft or distribution of the NEET-UG 2024 question paper. The agency chargesheeted 45 accused and said the conspiracy had been fully uncovered

Gitanjali Angmo urged people not to blame peaceful student protesters without evidence, saying their concerns deserve to be heard. She criticised narratives portraying students negatively and called for protecting their voices amid the ongoing CJP-led agitation

The Central Government has initiated the process to establish fast-track courts in four states to try NEET paper leak cases. Under the Public Examinations Act, 2024, offenders face daily hearings, up to five years in prison, and ₹10 lakh fines

The Congress has demanded an inquiry into a viral video allegedly showing a Mumbai policeman threatening student protesters with false narcotics cases. Party leaders termed it “hooliganism in khaki” and accused the BJP-led government of misusing the police to intimidate youth.

Actor Alia Bhatt expressed solidarity with students protesting alleged NEET irregularities, saying their courage and determination inspired hope. Reacting to police action during the Parliament march, she urged the nation to listen to the voices shaping India's future

The Supreme Court deferred for three months the hearing on refund claims of homebuyers of Supertech's demolished Noida twin towers, allowing time to explore settlement options. Buyers seeking refunds said the last payment was made in 2024, with insolvency proceedings continuing

Delhi Metro services remained disrupted for the second straight day as 17 stations stayed closed amid the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. Commuters reported longer travel times, higher transport costs, and uncertainty, with many forced to rely on road transport