A five-year-old UKG student was killed and two other children were injured after a tree collapsed on a school bus in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district amid heavy rain and strong winds.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily closed entry and exit gates at 16 key metro stations across central Delhi following heightened security protocol for the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest.
Mumbai Police has imposed prohibitory orders across the city from July 23 to August 6, restricting unlawful assemblies of five or more people and certain public activities amid concerns over protests linked to the NEET paper leak agitation. Here's what the restrictions mean, what is prohibited, what remains exempt, and the legal provisions that apply if the orders are violated.
South Korean prosecutors have sought a one-year jail term and a 20 million won fine for the owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant accused of serving ants as a dessert garnish. Authorities allege the restaurant used nearly 49,000 imported ants over four years, despite ants not being approved for human consumption under South Korean law. The court will deliver its verdict on September 2.
Social activist Anna Hazare has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concern over violence during a protest in Delhi. Hazare said he was pained by the developments and called for positive communication between the government and protesters. He urged authorities to ensure dialogue and peaceful resolution of issues instead of allowing tensions to escalate.
Will Mumbai schools be closed tomorrow, July 23? As heavy rain continues across the city, the BMC has not issued any city-wide holiday announcement for schools. Government, municipal and private schools are expected to function normally unless fresh directions are issued. Weather alerts, Mumbai Police prohibitory orders and the Maharashtra Bandh call have led to increased searches among parents and students.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has questioned the Centre over the delay in holding talks with NEET-UG 2026 protesters demanding accountability over alleged paper leaks. Supporting NEET’s role in uniform admissions, Annamalai said repeated leaks had affected student confidence and urged the government to engage in meaningful dialogue, ensure transparency and take action.
Child storyteller and social media personality Abhinav Arora has claimed he was offered INR 12.5 lakh to create negative videos and spread propaganda against the Centre's Ethanol Policy. Arora said he rejected the offer, asserting that he would not be part of any agency or political agenda and that national interest was more important than money. His claims have not been independently verified.
The 8th Pay Commission has completed nearly half of its 18-month tenure, with the fitment factor remaining the biggest point of interest for central government employees and pensioners. As stakeholder consultations continue across the country, the Commission is expected to submit its recommendations by mid-2027, after which the government will take a final call on salaries, pensions and allowances.
A viral video showing four men carrying a pilgrim up steep steps of Mount Girnar in Gujarat has reignited a heated public debate over traditional palanquin (palki or doli) services. The footage, widely shared on social media, shows porters navigating the steep climb while balancing a devotee seated on a wooden frame, raising questions about labor ethics and local livelihoods.
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has issued new regulations making the registration of all pet dogs and cats mandatory across the city. Pet owners who fail to register their animals by September 30 face a penalty of up to INR 5,000 as civic authorities push to establish a comprehensive animal tracking system and eradicate rabies.
The Union Government is expected to inform the Lok Sabha that it is open to holding a dedicated discussion on the NEET paper leak controversy. The development follows a meeting on Wednesday between Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Kalyan Banerjee has ignited political debate after strongly defending youth demonstrators linked to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) during their high-stakes protest in New Delhi.
Gold and silver prices rallied sharply on the MCX on Wednesday, with gold futures crossing INR 1,44,500 per 10 grams and silver futures climbing above INR 2,26,350 per kg. The surge comes amid global economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and strong demand for safe-haven assets, boosting sentiment in the precious metals market.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has secured large land parcels in Visakhapatnam and Pune, positioning the sites to host OpenAI’s first data centre facilities in India, according to reports. The acquisitions mark a concrete step forward in building high-capacity computing infrastructure to support expanding artificial intelligence workloads across the country.
Rahul Gandhi was detained by Delhi Police during a Congress-led protest at Lok Kalyan Marg over police action against student protesters. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticised the Centre's response to demonstrations over exam paper leaks and education reforms, demanding accountability from the government and calling for resignations of senior leaders.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) removed spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after a burger viral video allegedly showed him eating during the party's Parliament march. Calling his actions 'deeply insensitive,' the party relieved him of all duties. Dahiya defended himself, saying he was hungry and questioned why protesters were being held accountable while the government should face scrutiny.
A pregnant woman allegedly suffered a miscarriage after being kicked in the abdomen while trying to rescue her father-in-law during an assault in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district. Police have registered an FIR against four men under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after the July 12 incident, with arrests yet to be made.
Mysuru district police have arrested three men in connection with the alleged gang-rape and extortion of a woman from West Bengal at a hotel in Chamarajanagar district.
The official Aadhaar application has surpassed 4 crore downloads, reflecting a surge in paperless governance. Users are leveraging the mobile platform for record management, updates, and secure authentication, backed by features like biometric locking and waived email update fees. Scroll vbelow to know the steps to download the Aadhaar app.
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