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Opposition parties have rejected PM Narendra Modi's assurances of fast-track courts for paper leak cases, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation instead. Leaders from Congress, TMC, and SP called the fast-track court announcement a tactic to avoid political accountability
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the setting up of fast-track courts to deliver stringent punishment to those involved in exam paper leaks. He issued a stern warning against such malpractices, stressing accountability and swift justice to safeguard students’ futures.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi backed protesting students, declaring their demands, including Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, accountability for police assault, and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as legitimate and non-negotiable.
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Shiv Sena (UBT), through its mouthpiece Saamana, sharply attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre over the crackdown on protesters demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The editorial described the agitation as the “beginning of a revolution,” accusing Modi of shielding “corrupt and incompetent” ministers.
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Ten workers were killed after a tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Namchi district, Sikkim, collapsed due to a landslide. Rescue operations are ongoing as more people remain trapped. Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang confirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured all possible assistance.
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At the NDA’s Mangal Milan meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized swift government action against the NEET-UG paper leak, noting arrests and a re-examination to safeguard students’ futures. He urged strict punishment for offenders and called for united efforts across states and parties to prevent such crimes.
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The Centre is consulting stakeholders on possible safeguards for children on social media, including restricting access for users under 16. No final decision has been taken yet, but the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen digital safety for minors.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara has written to PM Narendra Modi seeking urgent relaxation of NDRF norms. Citing severe monsoon deficits and extensive crop losses, the state requested enhanced central assistance to address the escalating water and agricultural crisis
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana. The zero-emission, 10-coach train marks a historic shift toward sustainable, green mass transit for Indian Railways
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A US-based Indian diaspora group, Hindus for Human Rights, has expressed concern over the deteriorating health of Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike for 18 days protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET exams.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the redeveloped Hitec City Railway Station in Hyderabad on July 17 via video conference. The Rs 26 crore project includes modern facilities aimed at improving commuter convenience in the IT corridor.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Australia-India CEOs Forum in Melbourne alongside Australian PM Anthony Albanese, pitched India as a long-term investment destination. He highlighted complementarities between the two economies while urging faster conclusion of the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).
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The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hypocrisy for visiting the Giant Tortoise Enclosure in Seychelles while pushing the Great Nicobar Island Project, calling it an ecological disaster driven by corporate interests. Modi, meanwhile, highlighted India-Seychelles friendship through the Aldabra Giant Tortoise and handed over a patrol vessel to strengthen maritime security.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar, declared that West Bengal has “broken free of its shackles” under the BJP government. He projected the BJP’s victory as a new chapter for Bengal, promising rapid development, welfare delivery, and an end to decades of misgovernance.
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Over 210 Indian Missions abroad will mark the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21 at nearly 2,500 global venues, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national event from Kolkata’s Red Road. This year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlights yoga’s role in preventive healthcare and dignified ageing.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Paris, announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year to bolster global water and food security.
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US President Donald Trump, during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, declared that the United States would support India if attacked, praised Modi as one of the world’s toughest negotiators, and said the two nations were close to finalising a trade deal.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during talks with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in France, emphasized the need for ensuring the safety of Indian seafarers in the proposed US-Iran peace deal.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the G7 summit in Evian, France, welcomed progress in peace efforts in West Asia. He highlighted the disruption of maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz, stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, and called for rebuilding global trust through solidarity and cooperation.
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India and France have set a five-year target to double bilateral trade to USD 32 billion, unveiled an innovation roadmap and AI framework, and signed 13 agreements spanning defence, nuclear energy, technology, and payments after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice.
