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Rhiya Ahir blocks police van in forty minute standoff
The Indian ExpressArchived
Rhiya Ahir, 27, staged a 40-minute standoff blocking a Mumbai police van carrying detained CJP protesters on July 23 at Dadar. She positioned herself before the vehicle as supporters gathered, drawing attention to police handling of the agitation. The incident occurred amid escal
Supreme Court cancels bail in honeymoon murder case
The Times of IndiaArchived
The Supreme Court on July 24 cancelled bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, directing her to surrender within three weeks. The High Court had granted bail citing a typographical error in a BNS provision reference. The order restores custody pr
School students join Jantar Mantar protest crowds
ThePrintArchived
Jantar Mantar teemed with school students on July 24 joining CJP demonstrations over examination reforms. Classes 8 and 9 students from Bihar raised concerns about CBSE, CUET and the private-public education gap. Lavisha Angel from Rohini said youth wanted fair testing and accoun
Teen protester may lose eye after pellet injury
The TelegraphArchived
Sahil Lochab, 19, sustained a pellet injury during the July 20 CJP march in Delhi and may lose sight in his right eye, his family said. Doctors are monitoring the injury after protesters clashed with police. Delhi Police denied using pellets during the demonstration. The case add
Rahul slams PM midnight video on paper leaks
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 24 slammed Prime Minister Modi's midnight video announcing a Bill with fast-track courts for paper leak cases. He demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan be sacked, beaters punished and students apologised to. Rahul accused the governme
DRDO conducts maiden Kusha LRSAM flight test
NewsOnAirArchived
DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range surface-to-air missile Kusha from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha on July 23. The missile intercepted an electronically simulated target, validating key systems. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRD
ACC reshuffles seventeen secretary level officers
IndianMandarinsArchived
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet reshuffled 17 secretary-level officers on July 23 in a major administrative overhaul. Vineet Joshi moves to Panchayati Raj, Naresh Pal Gangwar to Higher Education and Piyush Goyal to NHRC. D Thara was assigned the Capital Development depa
Seventeen Delhi Metro stations closed from morning
NewsOnAirArchived
DMRC closed 17 stations from 7:30 AM on July 24 until further notice amid CJP protests. Closed stations include Jhandewalan among others in central Delhi. Interchange remains available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. The shutdown affects commuters near JantarCentre amending Public Examinations Act for leaks
NDTVArchived
The Centre is amending the Public Examinations Act 2024 with Cabinet approval expected Friday, sources said. Changes include fast-track courts, higher jail terms and fines. Current penalties are three to five years and Rs 10 lakh fines. The Bill is slated for Lok Sabha Monday. Pr
Wangchuk ends twenty six day fast after assurances
The Times of IndiaArchived
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day fast on July 24 after JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met him at Medanta Hospital. The government assured Parliament debate on NEET paper leaks, compensation for a NEET aspirant suicide, and no cases against peaceful protesters. Sixty-
IIT Madras students rally for Delhi protests
The HinduArchived
IIT Madras Chintabar students rallied on Wednesday in support of Delhi NEET protesters, drawing hundreds to campus. A dean threatened action over an Instagram video documenting the mobilisation and ordered posts removed. Students are also coordinating aid supplies for demonstrato
Mobile internet suspended near Jantar Mantar
NDTVArchived
Mobile internet was suspended within a 1.5 km radius of Jantar Mantar until midnight on July 23 as NEET protests entered day 34. Section 163 restrictions applied near Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence. Connaught Place shops shut after 6:30 PM. Delhi Police denied planning
Wangchuk ends fast after minister assurances
The HinduArchived
Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on July 23 after receiving written assurances from two Union Ministers on student cases and NEET suicide compensation. Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was transferred as CJP protests continued. Seventeen Delhi metro stations s
Delhi HC notifies exam leak court
The HinduArchived
Delhi High Court on July 23 notified a designated court at Rouse Avenue to handle criminal cases arising from examination paper leaks. Judge Anu Grover Baliga will preside over prosecutions under the Public Examinations Act 2024. The move followed PM Modi's announcement the same
Dipke leaves Jantar Mantar with fever
Daily JagranArchived
Abhijeet Dipke left the Jantar Mantar NEET protest site on July 23, citing fever and food poisoning. He apologised to supporters before stepping away briefly for rest. The Cockroach Janta Party agitation has continued at the Delhi venue since June 20, making his health a visible
British Indian minister joins UK Cabinet
The HinduArchived
New U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham promoted British-Indian AI minister Kanishka Narayan to the Cabinet on July 23 after taking charge on July 20. Narayan, Bihar-born MP for Vale of Glamorgan, will jointly serve the Cabinet Office and the business department. Burnham also remove
Sensex falls fourth day on crude surge
The HinduArchived
Sensex fell 363.66 points to 76,391.39 and Nifty dropped 126.65 points to 23,869.60 on July 23, extending losses to a fourth session. Brent crude jumped 4.52 percent to $98.32 per barrel amid West Asia tensions. Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, IndiGo, Axis Bank, SBI and Tata Steel le
Parties split over CJP youth mobilisation
The HinduArchived
A July 23 analysis describes India's political parties facing divergent strategies toward the Cockroach Janta Party youth movement born from NEET agitation and a Supreme Court judge's cockroach remark. Congress staged a dharna outside Modi's residence on July 21 while Samajwadi PMumbai cop suspended over drug threat video
NDTVArchived
Mumbai Police suspended a driver seen in a viral video threatening detained CJP protesters with fake drug cases on July 23. The officer told students in a police van he would plant 50 grams of powder in their bags if they returned to demonstrations. An inquiry began after MumbaiBJP accuses Rahul of misusing LoP role
The HinduArchived
BJP on July 22 accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of misusing constitutional privileges by staging a dharna outside PM Modi's residence over police action against NEET protesters. Congress leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge protested on July 21 demanding Modi's resignati
Delhi Police NSA powers extended till October
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Delhi Lt Governor Taranjit Sandhu extended Delhi Police preventive detention powers under the National Security Act until October 18 amid CJP protests. A July 15 home department notification grants the commissioner detention authority under Section 3(2) of the act. Police called
Assam flood toll crosses fifty mark
Times of IndiaArchived
Assam's flood death toll crossed 50 on July 23 with about 100 people reported missing in Sivasagar alone. Eight lakh people across 16 districts were affected after a Nagaland cloudburst and heavy upstream rain inundated Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat. Chief Minister Himanta Bisw
SC lawyers recite Preamble with students
LiveLawArchived
Supreme Court lawyers recited the Constitution's Preamble on the apex court lawns on July 23 during lunch recess as part of a Save Democracy, Save Constitution campaign amid student protests. Senior advocates Indira Jaising and S Muralidhar led the gathering. SCBA president Vikas
JK policeman shot dead on yatra duty
The PrintArchived
Head Constable Aashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot dead near Lal Chowk's Clock Tower in Anantnag on July 22 while on Amarnath Yatra security duty. CCTV showed a man in a black cap carrying an AK-47 wrapped in saffron, white and green cloth. Police suspect a foreign terrorist; TRF cla
CJI may intervene on metro court access
LiveLawArchived
SCBA president Vikas Singh on July 23 raised Delhi Metro's closure of the Supreme Court station before Chief Justice Surya Kant during student protests. Singh asked that lawyers, litigants and registry staff with valid passes be allowed to exit after screening at the station. The
Rival protests disrupt monsoon session
NDTVArchived
Opposition MPs staged a protest at Makar Dwar on July 23 demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resign over NEET paper leaks. Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Akhilesh Yadav joined banners against the education minister. NDA MPs held a parallel demonstration accusing t
Connaught Place shops told to shut early
Times of IndiaArchived
New Delhi Traders Association asked Connaught Place shops, offices and eateries to close by 6.30 pm on July 23 after NDMC leaders advised early shutdown amid CJP protests. Association president Atul Bhargava cited thousands gathering near the commercial hub and called the step pr
Opposition steps up pressure on CJP protests
DWArchived
Opposition MPs wore black in Parliament on July 22 protesting police action against Cockroach Janta Party demonstrators and echoing demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Rahul Gandhi listed three student-backed demands at a press conference: sack Pradha
Israeli leaders warn on Saudi nuclear deal
The HinduArchived
A United States and Saudi Arabia deal announced July 22 would let the kingdom build nuclear reactors using American technology and enrich uranium for a civilian programme. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called it a strategic failure that endangers Israel's securityModi pledges fast-track courts for leaks
Al JazeeraArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 23 pledged fast-track courts to punish those involved in examination paper leaks, posting on X that nothing is more important than the welfare and future of India's youth. CJP protesters have occupied Parliament Street for three days amid demo
Mumbai woman blocks van freeing protesters
NDTVArchived
Rhiya Ahir blocked a Mumbai police van carrying detained students during CJP protests on July 23 and refused to move until officers could not produce arrest memos, leading to the protesters' release at Shivaji Park in Dadar. She had joined demonstrations demanding Dharmendra Prad
Sensex opens lower as Brent crude nears ninety five
NDTVArchived
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on July 23 as Sensex fell about 300 points and Nifty dropped 100 points amid Brent crude near $95 during the US-Iran war. Nifty closed at 23,996.25 on Wednesday after a 191-point fall. GIFT Nifty indicated a weak opening. Analysts flagged cru)
Report cites military LeT meeting against Fazlur Rehman
FirstpostArchived
A report cited intelligence sources saying Pakistan's military held a meeting between state-backed cleric Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and Lashkar-e-Taiba leader Hafiz Talha Saeed to counter JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman after he criticised Army Chief Asim Munir. Sources said
US launches twelfth night of strikes on Iran
The Times of IndiaArchived
Iran-backed Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the US carried out its 12th night of strikes on Iran on July 23. State TV reported two killed at the Shalamcheh border crossing. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of an eye-for-an-eye response. Br
FBI arrests Indian national in California drug case
NDTVArchived
The FBI arrested Indian national Harmanveer Singh in Stockton, California on July 22 for alleged drug trafficking linked to the Ravinder Dhanda crime group in Vancouver. He was wanted on federal conspiracy charges. The arrest followed Operation Hard Ball targeting gangs run by La
Houthis claim Red Sea tanker attacks amid US strikes
The GuardianArchived
Houthi militia said it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on July 23 as the US launched its 12th successive night of strikes on Iran. Saudi media confirmed one vessel was ablaze. Washington and Riyadh signed a nuclear agreement allowing future uranium enrichment. Brent
Delhi cop who slapped protester removed from site
NDTVArchived
Delhi Police removed Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba from the Jantar Mantar site after a video showed him slapping a female CJP protester on July 20. Ex-MP Saket Gokhale filed a complaint against Lamba on July 23. The Delhi High Court issued notice on PILs alleging excessive force a
Tamil Nadu breakfast scheme renamed after Kamaraj
The New Indian ExpressArchived
The Tamil Nadu government renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme as the Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme and sanctioned Rs 217.63 crore for 2026-27. A July 15 order said the expanded programme covering Classes 6 to 8 will roll out from September 17. It will reach
Twenty two bodies recovered from Sikkim tunnel disaster
The HinduArchived
Rescue teams recovered 22 bodies from the NHPC Teesta-VI Hydropower Project headrace tunnel in Sikkim's Namchi district after explosive release of suspected methane gas on July 20. District Magistrate Anupa Tamling confirmed the toll on July 23. Search operations continue for at
Annamalai urges government dialogue on NEET concerns
The HinduArchived
Former BJP leader K Annamalai on July 22 urged the Union government to engage in meaningful dialogue and take swift action over NEET concerns. He said the NEET-UG paper has leaked thrice in five years, adding pressure on students. He warned that if students lose faith in the fair
Three thousand five hundred VBA workers detained
The HinduArchived
Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar said nearly 3,500 party workers were detained ahead of the July 23 Maharashtra bandh. The bandh protests the Centre's education policies and alleged police action against Delhi student agitators. Ambedkar alleged heavy police deployme
Women officers report injuries during CJP march
The Times of IndiaArchived
Several women police officers at Jantar Mantar during the July 20 CJP Parliament march said they were injured when protesters tried to breach barricades. IPS officer Shristi Pandey reported abdomen and shoulder injuries. Additional CP Monika Bhardwaj said she had bruises all over
Delhi HC to hear PIL seeking NIA probe into protest
LiveLawArchived
The Delhi High Court on July 23 agreed to hear a PIL seeking an NIA probe into the July 20 Sansad Chalo protest over the NEET paper leak. Petitioner Satish Kumar Aggarwal alleged foreign-funded conspiracy behind the agitation. Advocate Barun Kumar Sinha said Delhi was made hostag
Viral video shows CJP protesters fleeing police van
The Times of IndiaArchived
A video purportedly showing detained CJP protesters escaping from a Mumbai police van has gone viral. The clip appears to show a youth opening the rear door before several people run away as onlookers cheer. CJP posted it on X with the caption Hacker hai bhai hacker. Mumbai Polic
India links Indus treaty pause to cross-border terror
India TodayArchived
India's Permanent Representative P Harish told the UN Security Council on July 23 that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism as state policy. Pakistan had raised the treaty and Kashmir at a debate on natural resource governance
Opposition hits back at BJP paper leak claims
News18Archived
Opposition parties on July 23 hit back after BJP president JP Nadda accused Congress and allies of presiding over multiple examination paper leaks. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said Nadda got the date wrong on the J-K SSB leak in 2022 under the Lieutenant Govern
CJP protest continues after PM courts announcement
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 23 posted on X that the government will set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases. CJP reiterated that Dharmendra Pradhan must resign. Delhi Metro shut 16 stations and Delhi Police registered 10 FIRs over the protest. Abhijeet Dipke said t
Assam flood affected count rises to 5.6 lakh
The Indian ExpressArchived
Assam State Disaster Management Authority estimates show people affected by floods rose from 3.6 lakh on Monday to 5.6 lakh on Tuesday. In Nazira, Sivasagar district, Prasanta Borthakur's family spent sleepless night perched on chairs as water entered their home. NDRF evacuated t
Rahul rebuts PM fast-track courts announcement
The Times of IndiaArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 23 hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of fast-track courts for paper leak cases. In a post on X, he rejected the government's claim of protecting students' interests and reiterated three demands: sack Dharmendra Pradhan, aSixteen Delhi Metro stations closed from morning
The HinduArchived
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation closed 16 stations from 7.30 am on July 23 till further instructions as CJP supporters prepared for another day of protest demanding Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Closed stations include Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Delhi Gate and Central Secretariat
