'No' SIR data used for processing passport applications, renewals: Govt tells ParliamentThe Ministry of External Affairs told Parliament it has not sought or used Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data for passport applications ...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Govt moves on three fronts to defuse NEET protests; Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strikeThe government initiated a three-pronged strategy to address examination paper leak concerns. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast after ...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Gen Z gets into pest control: NEET protests cut across identity lines, and bypass mainstream media’s ‘manufactured consent’A spontaneous protest movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” emerged from an offhand remark by CJI Surya Kant, showing how a single wo...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Govt revamps housing ministry with two new departmentsThe Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been reorganized into two distinct departments. The Department of Capital Development will ma...
23 Jul, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
NEET paper leak row: J P Nadda hits back at Rahul Gandhi, accuses Congress of seeking political mileageUnion minister J P Nadda criticized Rahul Gandhi for seeking political mileage on the NEET paper leak issue. He urged for an intensive parl...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
EPS minimum pension hike: Is government increasing minimum EPS pension to Rs 7,500? Ministry respondsEmployee unions demand a higher minimum Employees Pension Scheme pension. The government has not announced any increase to the current Rs 1...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Pradhan unlikely to resign but centre keen on relief measures for kin of victims: Govt functionaryUnion Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will likely remain in his position despite protests. The government is ready for serious engage...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
House panel seeks time up to Aug 13 to submit report on corporate laws billA joint parliamentary committee has requested more time to review the Corporate Laws Amendment Bill. This extension means the bill's presen...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi claims 152 paper leaks in 10 years, says 7.5 crore students affected amidst row over NEET irregularitiesRahul Gandhi highlighted recurring examination paper leaks affecting millions of students. He stated approximately one paper leaks each mon...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Uddhav Thackeray bats for opposition dialogue as AAP accuses Congress of suppressing CJP protestUddhav Thackeray stated opposition parties must talk to each other and the protesting students. He supported the youth's agitation and crit...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Five adjournments, no work in Rajya Sabha; PM appeals for a smooth sessionOpposition members disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings on Monday over the NEET paper leak. Protesters at Jantar Mantar faced lathi-charge and...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
PM Modi calls for 'strictest' punishment for those involved in NEET paper leakPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated the government acted swiftly on the NEET paper leak. Thirteen individuals were arrested and imprisoned ...
21 Jul, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
One dead, over 57,000 affected as Assam flood situation deterioratesAssam's flood situation has worsened, with one death and over 57,000 people affected. The state government requested Army and Air Force sta...
20 Jul, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources sayDelayed military orders and a lack of basic equipment hampered Venezuela's earthquake response. Confusion and weak command chains also cont...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
AI's data centre boom is becoming a political problem across the globeAs governments race to attract AI investments, data centres are facing mounting opposition worldwide over their massive land, power and wat...
18 Jul, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
PIL challenges delay in women’s quota Act, seeks rollout before 2029 electionsThe Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response on a PIL seeking implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act before the 2029 Lok Sabha...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
RBI tightens governance framework, redefines bank board responsibilitiesThe RBI has revised bank board governance norms, effective October 1. Boards will now focus on strategy and risk oversight, delegating oper...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 AM IST