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Gujarat Dy CM reviews Valsad flood relief, rescue operations after record rainfall
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Friday reviewed flood relief and rescue operations in Valsad after unprecedented rainfall inundated large parts of the district, directing officials to accelerate cleaning efforts, organise health camps and ensure immediate...
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Sonam Wangchuk's movement misused by anti-national, foreign forces; CJP protest gone astray: Bihar Minister
Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken students' concerns about examination paper leaks seriously and that strict action would be taken against those involved in such irregularities. He added that Sonam Wangchuk's movement...
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Bengal CM seeks blueprint from departments to detect, prevent revenue leakage
The office of the West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, has directed all state government departments to prepare department-wise blueprints for the identification of revenue leakages and suggest measures to prevent these to ensure an overall increase in the...
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Paper Leak Menace Will Be Permanently Curbed: K'taka BJP on Centre's Move for Fast-track Courts, Tough Law
Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday welcomed the Centre's move to introduce stringent measures against examination paper leaks, stating that there would be "no forgiveness" for those who play with the future of students.In a statement, Ashoka said the Union...
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Our Moral, Political and Constitutional Duty to Stand with Them: Sonia Gandhi on Student Protest Issue
Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday criticised the Central government's handling of student protests over examination paper leaks, alleging that the education system was facing a deep crisis.The veteran leader, in an article in The Hindu,...
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Assam flood: Disaster Management Authority issues warning for rising river water level
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Friday issued an advisory asking people to stay away from the Dikhow River in Sivasagar district as the water level continued to remain dangerously high despite showing a falling trend.Officials said the warning was...
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Centre Assures Constructive Dialogue, Positive Intervention on Paper Leak Issue
The Centre said on Friday that it remains committed to ensuring justice for students and strict action against anyone who tries to compromise their future.Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on X that he and J P Nadda held a detailed discussion with Sonam Wangchuk at...
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Adani Enterprises Refutes Media Reports on Planning to Enter Airline Business
Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) on Friday refuted media reports and market speculation which claimed that the leading Adani Group company is planning to launch an airline.Reports earlier surfaced that Adani Group is proposing to get into the airline business."We would like...
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'End of Hunger, Beginning of Accountability': Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-day Fast after Govt Assurances
Education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Central government and Members of Parliament across political parties that the issue of accountability in the country's examination system would be taken up in...
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CJP Delegation to Meet Union Ministers Today as Govt Plans Tougher Anti-paper Leak Actions
A delegation of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is set to meet Union government ministers on Friday after the Centre agreed to hold discussions at a neutral venue amid the party's ongoing protest over the NEET paper leak issue.The CJP, which has been staging a sit-in at...
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Delhi Police Denies Claim of Detention over Food Being Taken to Jantar Mantar, Calls Allegation 'false, Misleading'
The Delhi Police has dismissed as "false and misleading" a viral claim circulating on social media that three young boys were detained at Nizamuddin Police Station for carrying food to Jantar Mantar.The clarification was issued by the Office of the Deputy Commissioner of...
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Rahul Gandhi Criticises PM Modi's Video on NEET Row, Reiterates Edu Min's Resignation
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of insulting students' intelligence with what he described as a "pathetic midnight video" on the NEET paper leak controversy.In a sharp post on X, Rahul Gandhi said: "Mr. Modi,...
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PM Modi Urges Sonam Wangchuk to Regain Health after Hunger Strike
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to follow medical advice and regain his health after concluding his 26-day hunger strike.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: "I urge Sonam ji to follow the doctors' advice in his daily routine and regain his...
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Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after 26 days
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day hunger strike in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, doctors, family members and supporters.Wangchuk, who had been fasting to press for Ladakh's autonomy and environmental safeguards, expressed...
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Sadhguru's Isha Gramotsavam's Rural Games in Haryana from July 25
Sadhguru's Isha Gramotsavam, which is turning sports into a way of life in rural India, will be making its debut in Haryana this month, bringing the spirit of rural sports and community celebrations together.Swami Pulaka, national coordinator of Isha Gramotsavam, told the...
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More NDRF Teams, Army Personnel Deployed as Floods Disrupt Gujarat
Gujarat has stepped up its flood response in South Gujarat by deploying additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, dispatching senior Ministers and officials to the worst-affected districts, and placing Army and Coast...
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PM Modi announces strict anti-paper leak legislation; to be tabled in Parliament next week after today's Cabinet decision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak cases.The proposal will be discussed in the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday and is expected to...
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Rahul Gandhi Exploiting NEET Row: Assam Education Minister
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday accused Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of attempting to derive political mileage from the alleged NEET paper leak controversy, saying the Congress was exploiting students' concerns instead of supporting...
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Centre committed in protecting future of students: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the Centre's decision to establish fast-track courts for the speedy trial of cases related to the alleged NEET paper leak, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government is committed to protecting the interests...
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Foreign Funding behind Delhi Protest: Manipur Home Minister
Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on Thursday alleged that the protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi under the "Save Manipur" banner was aimed at provoking the state's youth and claimed that "foreign hands" were behind the agitation.Addressing a press...
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Failed Oppn Parties Hijacking Student Movement: Delhi BJP Chief Harsh Malhotra
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra has said that to save their political future the opposition parties have hijacked the student movement and spreading violence from behind the scenes.Addressing a joint press conference...
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Delhi Police warns of Pakistani social media campaign fuelling misinformation amid current situation
A senior Delhi Police official has said and accused Pakistan of exploiting the prevailing situation in India by conspiring a coordinated misinformation drive on social media.The officer issued the stern warning through a video message on Thursday posted on Instagram,...
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CM Mohan Yadav Says UCC Has Public Mandate, Hits Back at Oppn
A day after the Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday mounted a strong defence of the legislation, asserting that it had widespread public support and would ensure equal rights for citizens across...
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Oppn protests on Parliament premises, reiterates demand for Pradhan's resignation
Opposition MPs on Thursday staged a protest at Makar Dwar inside the Parliament premises over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities, reiterating their demand for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.The demonstration was attended by...
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Congress, BJP Workers Clash During NEET Protest in Ranchi; Eggs, Tomatoes Hurled
The Harmu road in Ranchi, the Jharkhand BJP headquarters, virtually turned into a battleground when BJP and Congress workers clashed with each other on Thursday morning during a protest over the NEET issue.As Congress workers marched to gherao the BJP office, BJP supporters...