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Dempo Goa Challengers became the first finalists in Butterfly UTT Season 7 after an emphatic 8-2 victory over former champions Dabang Delhi TTC. Olympian Alvaro Robles starred in singles and doubles as the unbeaten Goa side moved within one win of the title

The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials and plans legal and criminal action against some amid the NEET paper leak controversy. The move marks the beginning of a major institutional overhaul, with fresh recruitment and structural reforms also underway

A 24-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death near his residence in Kerala's Alappuzha district after an altercation with three men. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, who fled the scene in an autorickshaw following the attack

The agitation over the NEET paper leak spread across multiple states after the CJP's nationwide protest call, with students, political parties and civil society groups staging demonstrations demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and condemning the July 20 police crackdown in Delhi

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De Gaulle made one major mistake: He dismissed students as simply being afraid of examinations rather than recognising their demand for accountability

The Agriculture Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha that over 10.18 crore Farmer IDs have been created nationwide to streamline subsidy transfers, crop insurance, MSP procurement, credit access and disaster relief. Uttar Pradesh accounts for the highest number with over 2.43 crore IDs

Real estate developer SNN Raj Corp will demolish and reconstruct 49 apartment blocks in its Bengaluru project after a soil testing error caused structural concerns. The company said buyers will bear no cost, with reconstruction expected to take around two years

Thousands marched in Mumbai under Shiv Sena (UBT)'s banner demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. The protest also sparked controversy after a viral video allegedly showed a police official handling a woman protester inappropriately

The Delhi High Court refused to restrain ChatGPT from using ANI's copyrighted content for AI training, holding that such use is prima facie protected as fair dealing under copyright law. The court said restricting AI development would adversely affect innovation and public interest

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) told the Centre that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand despite ongoing talks. It warned the protest would expand nationwide if demands are ignored, while both sides agreed to meet again on Saturday

Indian Railways has launched a pilot project using AI-camera stain detection technology in select mechanised laundries to improve linen quality. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said blanket cover sheets are washed after every use, while Whito-Meters continue to monitor cleanliness standards

The Supreme Court refused to quash or club multiple cyber fraud FIRs registered across states, observing that cybercrime is a grave and growing menace requiring detailed investigation. It held that distinct victims and transactions justified separate probes despite similarities in the alleged modus operandi

The Kerala High Court questioned the role of senior police officials in the release of Dr M K Ram, accused in dental student Nithin Raj's suicide case. It sought an action report against the investigating officer and ordered scrutiny of procedural lapses

A protester injured during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march was discharged after surgery removed pellets from his face and neck. The incident comes amid continuing controversy over alleged pellet gun use, which Delhi Police has denied, as several injured protesters remain under treatment

Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory urging citizens to avoid areas under prohibitory orders during the ongoing CJP protest. Ride-hailing, food delivery and e-commerce platforms were advised to regulate services, while emergency vehicles remain exempt from the movement restrictions

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has formed a permanent nine-member religious committee to supervise rituals, festivals, priest appointments and worship at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, ensuring strict adherence to the Ramanandi tradition and preserving the temple's religious practices

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced fast-track courts to ensure speedy justice in the NEET paper leak case, the Madhya Pradesh government decided to establish four such courts in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Jabalpur for quicker case disposal.

India's cotton production declined to 290.91 lakh bales in FY26 from 352.48 lakh bales in FY21 as cultivation area shrank. The government said productivity remained stable and assured that domestic demand would continue to be met through production, carry-over stocks and imports

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that private FM radio stations must devote at least 20 per cent of daily programming to local language and culture. It also highlighted recent FM channel auctions, expansion plans, and monitoring of public service broadcasts

Software Freedom Law Center India moved the Delhi High Court challenging repeated mobile internet suspension orders around Jantar Mantar, calling them unconstitutional and disproportionate. The PIL seeks to quash the orders and demands greater transparency in future internet shutdown decisions

Intelligence agencies have warned of a coordinated deepfake campaign targeting the Indian Army during ongoing CJP protests over the NEET-UG paper leak. Officials say fabricated AI-generated videos are being circulated to spread misinformation, incite unrest and undermine public confidence in state institutions.

A 21-year-old student injured during the Jantar Mantar protest has shown significant improvement and is now conscious, breathing independently and responding to commands, RML Hospital said. Doctors described her condition as stable but said she continues to require comprehensive critical care

A day after Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University advised students and staff to avoid Jantar Mantar during the Cockroach Janta Party's protest over the NEET paper leak. The university also cautioned against irresponsible social media activity and urged adherence to legal guidelines