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The exit of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, whose resignation was the key demand of the protesters led by the Cockroach Janata Party, should now pave the way for sincere effort to tackle the larger issue of education reforms

The Supreme Court will hear two petitions alleging excessive police force against students protesting the NEET paper leak and exam irregularities. The pleas challenge the July 20 crackdown in Delhi, while the Delhi High Court has already sought responses and ordered preservation of evidence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Viksit Vibrant Village programme encourages young people to experience India's border villages firsthand, fostering national integration, patriotism and a deeper understanding of rural aspirations through direct engagement with local communities

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Tamil Nadu on August 1, the state unit announced. The visit comes amid heightened political activity, with party leaders saying it aims to energise workers and reinforce the Congress' commitment to democracy, social justice and youth issues

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal demanded Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's resignation, alleging ethanol-blended fuel had damaged vehicles and calling it an "ethanol scam". The Centre, however, maintains that E20 fuel is safe, clean and beneficial for farmers

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not referring to the student protests and alleged police brutality in his Mann Ki Baat address, accusing the government of ignoring concerns over education even after the month-long NEET agitation ended

A 1,900-km motorcycle expedition by serving defence personnel and veterans concluded at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras on Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring the soldiers of Operation Vijay and paying tribute to the sacrifices made during the 1999 conflict

Activist Sonam Wangchuk will be discharged from Medanta Hospital on Monday and visit Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi before returning to Ladakh. He had supported the NEET protest with a 26-day hunger strike during the 36-day agitation

One person was killed and 26 others injured after a private bus overturned near Kuttipuram in Kerala's Malappuram district. Authorities have ordered separate investigations to determine whether overspeeding, road conditions or other factors caused the accident

Municipal workers repainted graffiti-covered walls and cleared waste around Jantar Mantar after the month-long student protest ended. The clean-up erased slogans, murals and messages left by demonstrators as civic authorities restored the area to normal

BRS leaders launched their 'Chalo Karnataka' campaign, accusing Karnataka of blocking Krishna, Bhima and Tungabhadra waters through illegal projects and hydraulic gates. They demanded immediate release of water, completion of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, and vowed to continue agitation to safeguard Telangana’s water rights.

Four workers were killed in a suspected LPG cylinder explosion at an iron casting unit in Assam's Cachar district. Authorities have ordered multiple investigations into the blast, while the chief minister announced ₹5 lakh compensation for each victim's family

Delhi Police said it will act on withdrawing FIRs against NEET paper leak protesters only after receiving official directions from the Centre, while clarifying that the investigation into the alleged conspiracy behind the July 20 violence will continue independently

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, paid tribute to Kargil heroes while highlighting India's progress in defence production, indigenous technology, space exploration, water conservation, sports, education and handloom promotion, stressing the country's growing global stature and self-reliance

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing advancing age and increasing corruption in politics. The Congress leader said he would remain active in public life and continue advocating for people's welfare

Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged that foreign funding and money power were used to create unrest in the country and claimed more details would emerge soon. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of the student crisis while attacking the Opposition over its approach

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India suspended Westend Agro Products' licence after inspections allegedly found altered manufacturing and expiry dates, misleading labels and fraudulent relabelling, saying the violations posed a potential threat to consumer health and food safety

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to conserve rainwater and strengthen the 'Catch the Rain' campaign, highlighting successful water conservation initiatives across several states and stressing that every drop of water saved today is an invaluable resource for future generations

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India would hold no talks with Pakistan except on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, accusing Islamabad of institutionalising terrorism. Speaking on Kargil Vijay Diwas, he said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's resolve and capability to respond decisively to terror threats

Madhya Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against a social media influencer from Niwari for allegedly posting an abusive Instagram video targeting former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the Delhi Police following a complaint by a local BJP leader

Air India is carrying out phased modifications to certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners following a US FAA airworthiness directive on door assist handles. The airline said flight operations and safety remain unaffected while upgrades are completed across affected aircraft

YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy demanded Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation over alleged irregularities in the DSC recruitment examination, citing political accountability. Lokesh rejected the demand, saying those preaching moral responsibility had an inconsistent record

A man was arrested in West Bengal for allegedly burning a photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lighting a cigarette from the flames during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak. Police launched an inquiry following a BJP complaint and are continuing the investigation

NxtQuantum founder Madhav Sheth said AI+ is leveraging his experience in the smartphone industry to build a globally competitive Indian brand, targeting ₹7,500 crore revenue this fiscal while expanding research, local manufacturing and the domestic component ecosystem