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Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak controversy, the Cockroach Janta Party called it a "win for democracy." The student outfit vowed to continue protesting until ₹1 crore victim compensation and case withdrawals are granted

Organisers of the ongoing public examination protest at Jantar Mantar appealed on X for urgent food supplies at the Tolstoy Road entrance. The month-long agitation demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak irregularities

A bill amending the Public Examinations Act, 2024, will be introduced in Parliament on Monday. It proposes up to 10 years in jail and a Rs 10 crore fine for paper leaks, along with mandatory fast-track courts to complete trials within three months

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reiterated that removing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam leaks is non-negotiable. Calling students India's future and Prime Minister Narendra Modi the past, Gandhi assured protesters at Jantar Mantar that no pressure would displace them

West Bengal authorities have launched an extensive CID and STF probe into alleged illegalities at the 'Sebaashray Camp' medical initiative. Complaints include the misuse of government hospital equipment, deployment of junior doctors, distribution of expired medicines, and severe patient injuries

The alleged mastermind of the Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak, Vijayendrakumar Gupta, and his associate were arrested in Bihar by the SIT. Their arrest takes the total to 14 as investigators continue probing the interstate network behind the leaked examination paper

Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister amid nationwide protests over paper leaks. In his resignation letter, he said the decision was intended to safeguard examination integrity, protect students' futures and prevent further disruption while reaffirming his commitment to public service.

The Supreme Court directed a petitioner challenging the appointment of Andhra Pradesh Lokayukta director (legal) Putta Murali Mohan Reddy to approach the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The plea alleged Reddy lacked the required qualifications and sought quashing of his appointment and recovery of salary

A viral video showing activist Sonam Wangchuk confronting police at Safdarjung Hospital has reignited attention on his hunger strike supporting students protesting the NEET paper leak. The hospital said the incident occurred before it received the Delhi High Court's written transfer order.

Over 60 Delhi lawyers gathered at Tis Hazari court on Saturday to protest alleged police brutality against student demonstrators during a July 20 march. Reciting the Preamble, the advocates demanded a judicial inquiry into the police response and accountability

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said more than 400 per cent excess rainfall, rather than conventional riverine flooding, caused the state's devastating floods. Nearly 11 lakh people across over 2,000 villages have been affected as relief and rescue operations continue.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said he has been diagnosed with typhoid but vowed to continue the protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The party maintained its stand ahead of the third round of talks with the Centre.

Rahul Gandhi met students observing a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar and backed their three key demands, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He said the protesters would continue their agitation despite detentions, threats and university advisories.

Drowning prevention should not be viewed solely as the responsibility of emergency responders but as a shared societal commitment

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter penalties for paper leaks, including up to 10 years' imprisonment and a ₹10 crore fine for organised rackets. The legislation also mandates time-bound investigations and fast-track trials to curb examination malpractices

A 57-year-old devotee died after collapsing while pulling Goddess Subhadra's chariot during the Bahuda Yatra in Puri. Health officials attributed the incident to suspected suffocation amid hot and humid conditions. The Rath Yatra death toll has now risen to three

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urged people to live according to Indian culture and values rather than imitate foreign lifestyles. Speaking at an event on contemporary motherhood, he emphasised the importance of family, tradition, unity and using technology for humanity's welfare

The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that an Indian national was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea on July 18. India condemned the attack, expressed condolences and called for the protection of maritime navigation and global commerce

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the assault on journalists during a protest over the NEET paper leak in Kolkata, assured strict action against those responsible, and directed authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured mediapersons

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the international legal architecture must become more democratic, inclusive and responsive to the Global South. Addressing UNCITRAL's 60th anniversary, he stressed that evolving global challenges require predictable, harmonised legal frameworks for resilient international trade

India enjoyed a positive start to its Commonwealth Games swimming campaign as Olympian Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 50m backstroke semifinals, while para swimmers Budigina and Ali Imam advanced to the men's 100m freestyle S13 final in Glasgow

India's Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been withdrawn from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after a provisional NADA suspension for three whereabouts failures. The development follows another suspension in the Indian judo squad, affecting the team's preparations ahead of the competition

Accion Fraterna-Ecology Centre (AF-EC), Anantapur, has received the Excellence in Carbon Mitigation and Climate Change Management Award at the FKCCI Global CSR and Sustainability Summit 2026 for its pioneering work in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience across 300 villages