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MP's daughter's Instagram post draws BJP criticism
The HinduArchived
A social media post by Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter Archita Sachin Rahar, referencing Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union education minister, drew criticism from Odisha BJP leaders. Sources said Sarangi asked her daughter to remove the post after a call from
Calm returns to Jantar Mantar after 36 days
The HinduArchived
Jantar Mantar returned to normal on Sunday, a day after the 36-day NEET protest ended with Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as education minister. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke is recovering from typhoid at home, while Sonam Wangchuk remains at Medanta Hospital after his health dete
Belagavi marks Kargil Vijay Diwas with wreath ceremony
The HinduArchived
Officers and personnel of the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre held a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial in Belagavi on Sunday to mark Kargil Vijay Diwas. Brigadier Girish Upadhya led tributes to soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil War. In Davangere, MP Prabha Ma
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as education minister
Al JazeeraArchived
Pralhad Joshi was appointed India's education minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid weeks of youth-led protests over an exam leak scandal. The 63-year-old already serves as minister of new and renewable energy and consumer affairs. Joshi wrote on social media that he ac
Opposition demands PM apology over student crackdown
The HinduArchived
Opposition parties said they would corner the government in Parliament over alleged police brutality against students during the July 20 protest march. They are insisting on a public apology from the Prime Minister. The demand comes as the session resumes this week, following the
Pellet gun dispute surfaces as Parliament resumes session
Hindustan TimesArchived
Gandhi's letter follows his earlier press appearance with student Sahil Lochab, who suffered pellet injuries to his eye during the march. The Congress leader called the incident the most serious part of the crackdown and sought a direct answer from Shah on who authorised the depl
Modi names Nilekani to head exam reforms panel
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a six-member task force led by Nandan Nilekani on July 26 to recommend reforms for national examinations. Members include former ISRO chief S Somanath, ex-IB director Tapan Deka, IIT Madras director V Kamakoti, former education secretary Ani
Pralhad Joshi assumes office citing humility and wide brief
The PrintArchived
Pralhad Joshi said he is assuming office with humility as new education minister while also holding consumer affairs, food and renewable energy portfolios, The Print reports. The wide brief signals cabinet consolidation under one leader trusted across ministries beyond schools al
CJP student protest at Jantar Mantar pushed Pradhan resign
NDTVArchived
NDTV photo story covers an evening at the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar that organisers say pushed minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign. Images show satirical costumes, placards and crowds sustaining pressure through humour and discipline over many days. The vis
N Ram says basic structure blocks RSS constitutional aims
The HinduArchived
In Kerala, journalist N Ram said the basic structure doctrine blocks what the RSS wants from constitutional change, according to The Hindu report. He framed the judiciary's basic structure limit as a barrier to majoritarian revisions of secular and federal principles. The remarks
Desi mom placard at NEET protest goes viral online
News18Archived
A placard held by a desi mother at a NEET protest became a viral meme across social platforms, News18 reports. The image spread as parents joined student demonstrations over exam irregularities and ministerial accountability. Humour and familial solidarity in the caption resonate
Pralhad Joshi takes education ministry amid NEET NEP tests
India TodayArchived
Pralhad Joshi became education minister as a five-time MP and humanities BA graduate facing immediate NEET controversy and National Education Policy implementation tests. India Today profiles his parliamentary record and the scale of reform expected after Dharmendra Pradhan's res
Owaisi reaches out to Akhilesh as BJP mocks alliance talk
News18Archived
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said he is ready to form an alliance and reached out to Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, News18 reports. BJP leaders mocked the move as a friend request, highlighting Uttar Pradesh arithmetic where minority votes and OBC consolidation shape outc
Indian comedy faces legal and social limits on offence
Indian ExpressArchived
A column surveys Kunal Kamra, Vir Das, Samay Raina and AIB to map legal and social limits on offence in Indian comedy. Cases, platform bans and public backlash show how jokes that travel online can trigger courtroom and mob responses alike. The piece asks where laughter ends and
Sundarbans mangroves dry and sickly on World Mangrove Day
Telegraph IndiaArchived
On World Mangrove Day, Telegraph India reports Sundarbans forests looking dry and sickly amid high salinity and erosion pressures. India ranks 176th on the Environmental Performance Index while a Rs 50 crore afforestation budget faces delta-wide damage. Mangrove loss weakens coas
AI infrastructure planning must happen now for scale
Manila TimesArchived
The Manila Times argues that artificial intelligence infrastructure planning must happen now to enable continuous secure scale as adoption accelerates. The piece treats data centres, power, connectivity and governance as a single planning problem rather than separate IT purchases
Meta Amazon Google drive India AI data centre boom
Deccan HeraldArchived
Meta, Amazon and Google are expanding artificial intelligence data centre capacity in India as demand for compute and cloud services accelerates. Reports cite rising water and electricity use, especially around Bengaluru, raising environmental concerns alongside investment headli
Trump pauses US strikes on day thirteen for diplomacy
Economic TimesArchived
Donald Trump halted United States military strikes on day thirteen to allow room for diplomacy with Iran, according to reporting. An Omani delegation travelled to Tehran as mediators sought progress around the Strait of Hormuz. The pause follows nearly two weeks of active operatiDipke says CJP protest is just beginning after Pradhan exit
NDTVArchived
Abhijeet Dipke posted a video message after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation saying the Cockroach Janta Party protest is only just beginning. The student-led campaign ran for thirty-seven days before the minister stepped down. Dipke, who had typhoid during the movement, used theEditorial backs student protests after Pradhan resignation
The HinduArchived
The Hindu editorial argues student protests placed youth at the vanguard of pressure that preceded education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. It frames campus and street mobilisation as a political force rather than a fringe reaction to exam irregularities alone. The pi
REITs REIT mutual funds and property tax compared
LivemintArchived
A guide compares listed REITs, REIT mutual funds and physical property on capital gains holding periods, tax deducted at source and post-tax returns. Each route taxes gains and income differently, so identical rental exposure can produce different net outcomes. Investors weighing
Bengaluru earner stresses over Rs 750 shirt on Reddit
MoneycontrolArchived
A twenty-six-year-old Bengaluru professional earning about Rs 2 lakh a month posted on Reddit about stressing over buying a Rs 750 shirt. The thread sparked debate on whether high income still feels poor in expensive cities. Commenters compared rent, EMIs, dining and savings goal
EPF corpus stays tax free after five continuous years
LivemintArchived
Employees' Provident Fund withdrawals can remain tax free after five years of continuous service under current rules explained this week. Early withdrawals generally become taxable except for specified reasons such as serious illness or employer closure. Tax deducted at source ap
Twelve plus IPOs aim for Rs 25000 crore August haul
MoneycontrolArchived
More than twelve initial public offerings may raise about Rs 25,000 crore in August, led by Zepto at roughly Rs 8,010 crore, Truhome Finance near Rs 3,000 crore and Shiprocket around Rs 2,342 crore. Thirty-six IPOs have already hit markets in 2026, signalling a crowded calendar f
Two Indians missing after attack on Odesa port ship
NDTVArchived
The vessel MG AGN Ragnar was struck at Odesa port with four Indians onboard; two are safe and two remain missing. India's embassy is searching for the crew while the Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indians against Black Sea shipping jobs. Five Indian lives have been lost
Europe wildfires force mass evacuations across France Spain
The GuardianArchived
Wildfires across France and Spain have forced more than three hundred thousand evacuations as Pedro Sanchez warned of difficult hours ahead. Authorities may evacuate Bordeaux, while Gironde alone has burned about forty-two thousand hectares. Spain declared a national emergency as
Modi honours Kargil martyrs in Mann Ki Baat
NDTVArchived
In Mann Ki Baat on Kargil Vijay Diwas, July 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to martyrs of the 1999 war. He noted the Saurya Vijay Yatra from Delhi to Drass, showcased INS Mahendragiri, Pinaka LRGR-120 and Khusha missile systems, and said soldiers' morale exceeded eve
Doctor's guide to trekking with diabetes
Indian ExpressArchived
Dr Rajiv Kovil of Zandra Healthcare says most well-controlled Type two diabetics can trek safely with benefits for insulin sensitivity, cardio fitness, weight, and mental health. He advises a pre-trek medical assessment and individualised plan. Guidance covers what to pack, how t
NASA tracks polar ice effect on Earth spin
Noticias AmbientalesArchived
NASA JPL research shows Earth's rotation varies by milliseconds and its polar axis wobbles. Polar ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica shifts mass toward the equator, slowing spin slightly. Atmospheric friction, El Niño, and jet streams drive most short-term day-length change, pe
Jhandu Kumar wins CWG para powerlifting bronze
The TelegraphArchived
Polio survivor Jhandu Kumar won bronze in men's heavyweight para powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games twenty twenty-six in Glasgow, India's first medal of the Games. He sold potatoes and vegetables on pavements, drove an e-rickshaw, then sold it to fund twenty twenty-three nati
Anahat Singh wins World Junior Squash title
ESPNArchived
Anahat Singh became the first Indian World Junior Squash champion, beating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem eleven-three, eleven-seven, eleven-nine in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. The eighteen-year-old top seed ended Egypt's thirteen-year girls title streak. Joshna Chinappa was India's prio
BCCI to review Gambhir support staff
NDTVArchived
The BCCI plans an early August performance review that may decide futures of Gautam Gambhir's support staff after poor results. India lost two-nil in Ireland, four-nil in England, and sealed a series against Zimbabwe. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia called it a purely bad phase. Su
Nolan Odyssey crosses hundred crore in India
The TelegraphArchived
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey grossed one hundred seven crore rupees in India in week one. It is Nolan's second Indian century after Oppenheimer and his biggest India opener yet. Matt Damon leads as Odysseus. Global box office reached about three hundred twenty-two million doll
Rockstar co-founder backs physical game releases
IGNArchived
Dan Houser told San Diego Comic-Con that if people want physical games, companies should provide them. He also praised digital patches for fixing shipped titles. Comments come as PlayStation plans to stop new physical discs from January 2028 and GTA VI is expected without a disc
Sensex and Nifty fall for fifth session
The HinduArchived
On July 24 the Sensex fell zero point four three percent to seventy-six thousand fifty-nine. The Nifty lost one hundred two points to twenty-three thousand seven hundred sixty-seven. West Asia oil moves and US tariff fears weighed on investor sentiment. FIIs sold nearly three thoChina activates flood response for Typhoon Noul
The PrintArchived
China raised a Level-IV flood response across Fujian, Jiangxi, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi as Typhoon Noul approached. Hong Kong cancelled more than four hundred ten flights and one hundred fifty high-speed rail services, opening twenty-eight shelters. Noul is the)
Court blocks revival of H-1B fee hike
The TelegraphArchived
The US First Circuit denied a stay of a June 8 ruling that struck down a one hundred thousand dollar H-1B visa fee. Twenty Democratic states sued, arguing Congress did not authorize the charge. The cap remains sixty-five thousand plus twenty thousand advanced-degree visas. PriorTrump jokes about third term at press dinner
FirstpostArchived
President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner on July 24 after an April shooting postponed the event. He joked a third term would be even better, then said he was only kidding. He thanked comedian Victor Gonzales and needled critical press awar
France and Spain wildfires force mass evacuations
The HinduArchived
More than one hundred sixty-six thousand people were evacuated as wildfires spread in France and Spain, including one hundred forty-one thousand in France and twenty-five thousand in the Madrid region. Cap Ferret saw forty-four thousand flee and fifty-plus houses destroyed. Franc
US pauses Iran strikes after thirteen nights
CNNArchived
After thirteen nights of US strikes on Iran, Friday night brought no new attacks as a Defense Department source said operations were on hold. Vance and General Caine raised escalation and munitions concerns. Trump said Iran is serious about a deal. CENTCOM blockade boardings cont
Wangchuk disputes hospital exit restrictions
SiasatArchived
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk posted video saying Ask them to arrest me. I am a free citizen after staff stopped him leaving Safdarjung Hospital. He was taken there on July 18; his wife moved the High Court for transfer to Medanta. He ended a twenty-eight-day hunger strike Frid
Stone pelting injures officers at Jantar Mantar
The HinduArchived
Special CP Anil Shukla and two other officers were injured in stone pelting at Jantar Mantar on July 25 after Education Minister Pradhan's resignation. Police used tear gas and a mild lathi charge. Fifteen FIRs were filed. Across the wider protest period, more than two hundred po
Car strikes crowd at Berlin Pride event
Al JazeeraArchived
One person died and at least sixteen were injured when a white car drove into crowds in Tiergarten around ten pm on July 25 during Christopher Street Day. Organisers called off remaining activities. Police identified a suspect linked to Islamic circles but had not arrested him. M
Modi reel crosses three hundred million views
NDTVArchived
An Instagram reel by Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossed three hundred three million views in twenty-four hours on July 25, passing his prior three hundred million record. It followed a midnight selfie post on paper leaks and fast-track courts, then a Thank you friends message.
Centre circulates tougher anti-cheating bill
The HinduArchived
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was circulated on July 25. It toughens the 2024 Act with five-to-ten-year jail terms and fines up to fifty lakh rupees. Organised exam crime faces at least seven years and ten crore rupees. Investigations m
Pune Moshi waste mound collapse kills nine
The Telegraph IndiaArchived
Nine people died and fourteen were rescued of twenty-three trapped when a garbage mound slid onto a three-storey waste-to-energy admin building at PCMC Moshi on July 8 after heavy rain. NDRF and Army teams ran an eighty-four-hour operation. Contractor Antony Lara faces scrutiny.
Pradhan resigns after NEET protest pressure
The HinduArchived
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 after thirty-six days of CJP protests at Jantar Mantar over NEET irregularities. Protest leader Abhijeet Dipke called it a first victory. Remaining demands include compensation for suicide families, criminal action, no cas
CJP launches website to identify police from protest videos
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Cockroach Janta Party on July 25 launched a website at Jantar Mantar inviting protesters to upload photos and videos of police personnel who allegedly assaulted demonstrators during and after the July 20 Sansad Chalo march. Spokesperson Saurav Das said verified footage would
RAF bans shock weapons after July 20 protest review
NewsBytesArchived
The Rapid Action Force banned electric shock weapons and certain riot guns during Delhi protests after a review of the July 20 Jantar Mantar demonstration led by Inspector General Seema Dhundia. The review found force was used excessively and safety gear was inadequate. Teams mus
Bengaluru doctors welcome India's first dengue vaccine
Deccan HeraldArchived
Bengaluru doctors described approval of India's first dengue vaccine Qdenga as a significant public health advance on July 25. Karnataka weekly dengue cases rose from 93 in early July to 127, dipped to 106, then surged to 229 in the third week, health department data showed. CDSC