Thiruvananthapuram/Alappuzha, July 25 — AICC General Secretary and Alappuzha MP K.C. Venugopal and Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as a victory for the country's students while asserting…
Mumbai, July 25 — A Special Court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Mumbai has ordered the restoration of attached immovable properties worth Rs 22.40 crore to bona fide legitimate claimants, according to an official statement issued on Saturday.The order was passed by the…
Bhopal, July 25 — Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said that cases related to examination paper leaks and other malpractices would be resolved within three months through four fast-track courts to be set up in the state, asserting that the government would not allow the future…
New Delhi, July 25 — Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday inaugurated a two-day Orientation Programme 'Prarambh' for the newly elected/nominated members of the House, urging them to dedicate themselves whole-heartedly to their roles. The Chairman said that even small suggestions by…
New Delhi, July 25 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the inscription of Sarnath on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a celebration of India’s profound civilisational and spiritual heritage."A proud moment for…
Patna, July 25 — The situation turned tense in Patna on Saturday during the Bihar Bandh called by student organisations, as violent clashes erupted between protesters and police at several locations. Stone-pelting, police lathi-charge, and incidents of vandalism were reported, while similar…
Chitradurga (Karnataka), July 25 — Karnataka is facing an exceptionally severe drought, with nearly 80 per cent of its lakes dried up and reservoir levels falling to critically low levels, Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday, while assuring that the…
Chandigarh, July 25 — Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Saturday hailed the resignation of the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan as the "victory of the youth of the country against a corrupt and an arrogant regime". Reacting to the resignation amid nationwide…
Azamgarh, July 25 — After the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister, Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Centre, saying that the resignation should have come much earlier.Pradhan's resignation came in the face of massive students' agitation over exam…
New Delhi, July 25 — Thousands of people signed a petition and submitted it to President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday to mark World Drowning Prevention Day, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in April 2021. This year’s theme is “Unite to turn the tide”. According to the UN, drowning…
New Delhi, July 25 — The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Saturday called off its protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar after the Centre accepted its key demands following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. The decision follows a joint press conference in the national capital…
Jammu, July 25 — The special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has rejected the interim bail application of dismissed deputy superintendent of police (Dy.SP) Devender Singh, but granted him five‑day parole to attend his father’s post‑death rituals. The court dismissed Singh’s plea for…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 25 — Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday hailed the nationwide student movement against alleged irregularities in national entrance examinations as a historic victory, saying the agitation had forced the Union Government to acknowledge accountability. In a strongly…
Navsari, July 25 — The Indian Army has rescued 355 people since launching flood relief operations in Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, with troops continuing evacuations, medical assistance and the distribution of essential supplies in areas affected by heavy rainfall. The…
Chennai, July 25 — DMK president and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday strongly criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s proposed visit to Karnataka for discussions on the long‑standing Cauvery water dispute, urging him to abandon what he described as a “misguided…
Chandigarh, July 25 — Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Saturday said the struggle waged by the youth and students marked a major victory, stressing that the Union government must now apologise to the country’s youth for subjecting them to lathi charges and brutality during their…
Bengaluru, July 25 — Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra on Saturday expressed support for farmers opposing the proposed acquisition of agricultural land for Bengaluru's second international airport and urged the state government to consider an alternative…
Bengaluru, July 25 — Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah on Saturday termed Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as a "victory for the country's awakened students and youth", and said the development marked a "triumph of…
Gandhinagar, July 25 — The Gujarat government intensified relief and restoration efforts across several flood-affected districts on Saturday as senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders reviewed recovery operations, damaged roads were repaired, blocked highways reopened and damage assessment…
Lucknow, July 25 — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday said that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is an appropriate step amid the nationwide stir by students and youth. She said the decision should have been taken much earlier. She also demanded a fair…
Madurai, July 25 — Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar on Saturday reiterated the State government’s firm opposition to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), describing the examination as unnecessary and accusing the previous DMK government of misleading the public with promises it could…