India failed to qualify for next year's Asian Cup, making a FIFA World Cup 2030 or 2034 appearance unlikely.
India’s latest youth protests began after examination papers were leaked. They could ultimately be seen as a referendum on the country’s development model. The immediate trigger was the controversy around the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), India’s highly competitive medical entrance exam. Evidence surfaced that examination papers had been leaked and sold. This scandal affected millions of candidates, leading to retests and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan...
After joining the NCPI, the MPs expressed their allegiance to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. A prominent member of the group, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, recently met with the Prime Minister
"Met MPs from Assam and discussed the prevailing flood situation in various parts of the State. The Centre is working closely with the Assam government in assisting those affected. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," says Prime Minister
Sivasagar resident Mukul Bezbora and his wife Bonti now face an uncertain future with nothing but the clothes on their back and a house filled with silt and debris
Authorities in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh allege 38 of Mohammad Ali Jauhar University's 40 buildings were built illegally.
This was the first time that a pellet gun has been used in the national capital against unarmed protestors.
Animal protection organisations join hands with the Animal Husbandry Department in conducting medical camps for farmed and companion animals
Khandwa district collector Rishav Gupta said that while an engineer who was responsible for clearing out some debris near the tank and covering it with a lid has been suspended, the administration has also found negligence on part of a private lodge in the area and is mulling legal action against both.
There are millions of migrant workers from West Bengal who are forced to work in other States because there are not enough employment opportunities in the State.
The killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and several others in 2008 triggered large-scale communal violence between Hindus and Christians in Kandhamal district, marking one of the worst incidents of anti-Christian violence in the State.
Some anti-social elements entered the students’ protest, got involved in violence and damaged public and private property. We have identified 10 people through CCTV footage and arrested them; they were not at all students, says Vidyut Goyal, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Civil Lines.
Earlier, Rampur Development Authority (RDA) issued a demolition notice for 38 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University describing these structures as constructed without permission
It is unclear what the scale of the takedown drive is, or which other government agencies are pursuing the removal of protest-related content
People who attended the road show of the BJP National President said that alleged NEET paper leak issues will also play an important role when voters cast their votes on July 30
The TDP government has transformed the arid region into an economic hub
Thilagavathi Palani uses the centuries-old Tamil folk theatre to shine the spotlight on climate change and the effects of rising temperatures on people’s health and livelihoods
Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, urged the students to make use of every learning opportunity
J&K L-G Manoj Sinha flagged the issue of overpricing by Kashmir hotels
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has sought the cooperation of MPs from Karnataka in working for the State’s progress and particularly to get Central clearance for 13 proposals
The government tabled the Public Examinations Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha today. The move comes after protests that resulted in the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister. We unpack what is in this Bill and how it differs from the original 2024 law.
Applauding the student protesters for “sustaining the struggle, despite heavy odds and police brutality”, the statement said this could be a “significant step” towards achieving meaningful education reforms in India
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it conveyed to the envoy New Delhi's serious concern over the incident and condemned such attacks on commercial shipping in the strongest terms
While extraordinary security measures may safeguard printed question papers, deeper risks arising from institutional blind spots, insider networks, and powerful commercial interests remain largely unaddressed
The plea sought a direction to the AWBI ‘to take immediate and effective action to prevent and address the rapid increase in cruelty to dogs in animal birth control centres and shelters across the country’
The outfit said its legal team is coordinating with lawyers in concerned States to secure the release of those detained and provide legal assistance.
During inquiry, he told the police that he had been visiting the Aadhaar office for the past few days seeking issuance of his Aadhaar card but had not received it
The students complained of vomiting after eating meals in the residential schools
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says measures are on to control food prices and ensure availability of essential commodities during Onam season
The 15-year-old had moderated the Mega Parents-Teachers Meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on July 24; the police say no cause has been established and are examining a note found at the house
Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta hospital in Gurugram on Monday, July 27; he announced the news of his discharge on his X account, saying, “I’m being discharged from the hospital.”
Opposition MPs shouted slogans such as 'Chor Chor, Paper Chor' and hit out at the ruling dispensation for felicitating Dharmendra Pradhan
R. Priya said she had submitted a list of accounts, which had been “continuously bullying” her online for nearly a year, to Greater Chennai Police Commissioner A. Amalraj
Referring to the government’s announcement that it had shut down 717 such shops, BJP State unit chief Nainar Nagenthran said a reply to a query under the RTI Act had raised doubts about the claim
The Centre has proposed a sweeping overhaul of India’s anti-paper leak law, seeking up to 10 years imprisonment, fines of up to ₹50 lakh for individuals and ₹10 crore for organised offenders, besides setting up fast-track courts and Special Task Forces
Indian athletes have secured a total of four medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games so far: one gold, two silver and one bronze. Get complete list of winners categorized by sport.
"Irresponsible" statements made by people who have been in a position of power can act as a deterrent for ordinary people to fight for their rights, Abdullah told reporters outside his private office
Naveen Patnaik's demand came a day after the Congress threatened an 'Odisha bandh' if the Minister did not step down in a week, holding him responsible for thousands of errors in textbooks for Classes I to VIII.
The death led to tension in the village, and family members and residents gathered at the house
The court had ordered that till the case comes up for hearing again on July 31, that the road should remain closed to tourists.
A regular presence in most press-boxes across India and overseas, Sidhu always kept the travelling press-corps in good humour
India now has 45 World Heritage Sites according to the UNESCO website. The last addition or ‘inscription’ was in 2024, with the Maratha Military Landscapes located Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
CJI Surya Kant said that merely because a protest was underway, the police was not justified in using force
The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.
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Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi, a two-time MP from Bhubaneswar, was, however, unavailable for comment
India’s legal publishing system remains fragmented and dependent on PDFs, making it difficult for citizens, lawyers and even courts to access, track laws and amendments in force; adopting open legal publishing standards would make laws more accessible and strengthen democratic participation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said when young people connect directly with the nation’s challenges and opportunities, the country’s future becomes stronger and brighter
Nandan Nilekani had earlier served as the founding chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, holding the rank of a Cabinet Minister
This task force will focus on examination reforms, and based on its report, steps will be taken to ensure the credibility of upcoming examinations at the earliest, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on Instagram
Recalling Guru Tegh Bahadur’s supreme sacrifice in the defence of faith and religious freedom, Mr. Gehlot said the guru laid down his life to protect religion and its followers and was, therefore, revered as “Hind Di Chadar”
The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) temporarily put on hold the selection list for veterinary officers and formed an internal sub-committee to probe into allegations of malpractices during the conduct of exam and evaluation
The beneficiaries are students of the Kasturba Gandhi Girls Residential School in Kalaburagi, where classes are offered only up to class 8.
Among the major urban districts, Thane reported a distribution of 67.97% and digitisation of 27.56%, Mumbai Suburban 67.79% and 28.72%, Mumbai City 72.37% and 38.88%, while Pune recorded 70% distribution and 45.04% digitisation
Apart from seasonal and weather factors, the ups and downs caused by the West Asia crisis appear to have hit the egg prices
More than 60 volunteers clean nearly 3 km of roads, bus shelters and public spaces across Panunda, Pottanpara, Eruvatty, and Oliyakkara wards in Pinarayi pancayat every Sunday
The police urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity by dialling 100 or contacting the Hyderabad City Police WhatsApp helpline at 94906 16555.
The fresh system is likely to intensify further into a deep depression during the next 24 hours and cross the North Odisha and West Bengal coasts on July 27, says IMD
Govt. circular requires managements of aided educational institutions to make appointments to temporary vacancies, including leave vacancies, only from the list provided by the exchange. NSS says the authority to make all appointments in an aided school is vested with the manager
Addressing the media, party leader and East Rayalaseema MLC alleges that the system has been compromised at every level and that the ruling dispensation deliberately tweaked the rules
As part of the campaign, the civic body deployed public announcement vehicles across various localities to inform citizens that SIR forms have been distributed to every household
Samyukta Horata Karnataka says the drought devastated agriculture, depleted groundwater, dried up standing crops and triggered an acute drinking water crisis across the district.
Vision centres under the Jeevan Jyoti Project are improving access to eye care in Alwar’s rural areas through screenings, cataract referrals and community outreach within the public health system
The return procession began from Turner’s Choultry on Main Road and proceeded to the Sri Jagannatha Swamy Temple on Town Kotta Road amid Vedic chanting, traditional music, drum beats, and fireworks
Parents of students who died by suicide following a paper leak in India say nothing can bring their loved ones back.
MA&UD Minister Ponguru Narayana’s self-funded project aims to reduce transportation costs for girls studying in 23 State-run high schools in his Nellore constituency, and those belonging to economically disadvantaged families
On Vijay Diwas, they recall the courage and supreme sacrifice of the warriors in upholding the honour of the Tricolour
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The five-member team also visited some of the polluted canals and localities in the city that lacked proper sewage management systems