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A Delhi fast-track court took cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The agency will submit 20,000 pages of annexures later, while further proceedings are scheduled for August 3
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The West Bengal forest department has begun restoring 1,600 hectares of illegally encroached mangrove forest in the Sundarbans by demolishing unauthorised fisheries and replanting saplings. Authorities are also investigating an alleged nexus involving fish farm owners, politicians and corrupt officials
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Opposition MPs disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings, demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on police action against student protesters. Persistent protests over the NEET paper leak issue forced adjournment, delaying legislative business despite the government's introduction of a stricter anti-paper leak amendment bill
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A student who hacked IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras websites after being denied admission to IIT-K's Cyber Security programme may receive another opportunity. Instead of legal action, IIT-K plans to assess his technical skills for possible admission in the next academic cycle
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A 21-year-old Muslim youth from Meerut joined the Kanwar Yatra with his Hindu friend, carrying a 251-litre Kanwar from Haridwar. The duo said their pilgrimage promotes social harmony, friendship beyond religious differences, and the message that humanity unites people
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The BJP has intensified Instagram outreach to engage youth after the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers are using reels and videos to highlight exam reforms, anti-paper leak measures, and government responses amid student protests
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The Supreme Court ordered the release of eligible student protesters under 18 without criminal records and directed preservation of digital evidence from NEET paper leak demonstrations. The court sought responses from states, calling allegations of police excesses deserving of fair investigation
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The makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara unveiled a new poster featuring Dulquer Salmaan as Krishna on his birthday and announced the release of the first single. Directed by Pavan Sadineni, the film stars Satvika Veeravalli and follows a rural girl’s space dream
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Sixteen Maoists, including six carrying a combined bounty of Rs 39 lakh, surrendered before Jharkhand Police in Ranchi. The group included senior CPI (Maoist) members and five women cadres. Officials called the surrender a major success in the state’s anti-extremism campaign
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The IT Ministry has summoned Meta’s global head of public policy after Facebook removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video message to youth on paper leaks. Meta said the post was removed accidentally and has since been restored on the platform
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Actor Shilpa Shetty dismissed a viral social media post on caste-based reservation falsely attributed to her, calling it fabricated and malicious. She urged people not to believe fake news while reiterating that the circulating statement had no connection to her
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Producer Mahaveer Jain praised Vikrant Massey's performance as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in the upcoming film White, calling it transformative. Inspired by Colombia's conflict resolution, the political thriller aims to deliver a global message of peace through Indian spiritual wisdom
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Police records show the Rapid Action Force fired non-lethal munitions, including plastic pellets, during the July 20 NEET protest near Jantar Mantar. The disclosure intensified Opposition demands for accountability, while Delhi Police denied allegations of excessive force against peaceful demonstrators
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Suri, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has legally changed her surname to Noelle, adopting her mother's middle name. The change follows her high school graduation, while both parents continue with separate film and entertainment projects
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the NDA parliamentary party's 'Mangal Milan' meeting, where leaders discussed free trade agreements, farmers' issues, and the anti-paper leak bill. Newly inducted NCPI MPs pledged support to the NDA and highlighted the government's development agenda
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Congress MPs sought urgent discussions in both Houses of Parliament over alleged police action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. They demanded statements from the Home Minister and Prime Minister, while accusing authorities of excessive force, including pellet guns and lathi-charge
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The Char Dham Yatra was suspended for two days after landslides blocked multiple pilgrimage routes and the weather department issued a heavy rain alert. Authorities halted the pilgrimage to ensure devotees' safety, saying it will resume once conditions improve and roads are cleared
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump amid tensions over Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon. The leaders will discuss Iran’s nuclear program, regional diplomacy, and security cooperation as both face mounting domestic political pressure and shifting public support
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A 35-year-old man was beaten to death and another injured after villagers allegedly attacked them on suspicion of goat theft in Jharkhand's Khunti district. Police registered an FIR, launched an investigation, and said no arrests have been made in the mob assault case
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The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has restricted access to Neelakurinji blooming sites in Gudalur after large crowds flocked to witness the rare 12-year flowering. Officials cited ecological sensitivity, elephant movement, and legal protection, warning against trespassing, flower plucking, and habitat disturbance
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A 49-year-old autorickshaw driver, Vijay Holkar, was trampled to death by an elephant while feeding it jaggery outside a police station in Indore. Police booked the mahout for negligence and are investigating whether permission was obtained to bring the elephant into the city
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FRRO and FRO officials deported nine foreign women from Jaipur for overstaying expired visas. Most were employed as spa therapists. The operation followed inspections and document checks, with authorities warning landlords, hotels and businesses to comply with immigration rules and reporting requirements
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Transgender makeup artist and former reality show contestant Jaanmoni Das apologised for remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his parentage that sparked controversy. She said she did not intend to hurt anyone, admitted a lack of fact-checking, and requested forgiveness
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Moderate to heavy rains across Telangana brought a sharp fall in temperatures, with Hyderabad witnessing cooler weather. Several districts recorded heavy rainfall, including Jagtial, Sangareddy and Rangareddy. IMD forecast maximum temperatures in Hyderabad between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius on Monday