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PM Modi calls for strict action against paper leaks; Assures early passage of Bill for proposing fast-track courts and stricter punishments to culprits

July 24, 2026 2:15 PM

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PM Modi calls for strict action against paper leaks; Assures early passage of Bill for proposing fast-track courts and stricter punishments to culprits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that several steps have been taken over the past two and a half months since the paper leak incident. He said the culprits have been arrested and are in jail. In a video message last night, the Prime Minister said the government's foremost responsibility was to ...

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says students’ interests are government’s top priority

July 24, 2026 2:12 PM

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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says students’ interests are government’s top priority

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said students' interests are the government's top priority and that anyone who harms their future will face strict action. Addressing a gathering in Gwalior, Mr Scindia said students are the future of the country and their welfare is important for t...

Second round of talks between CJP leaders and Union Ministers underway in Delhi

July 24, 2026 2:14 PM

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Second round of talks between CJP leaders and Union Ministers underway in Delhi

The second round of talks between leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the government, including Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Union Minister Jitendra Singh, is underway at the Constitution Club in the national capital. The meeting follows recent developments in the youth-l...

SC directs Centre, NTA to file detailed affidavits on NEET-UG reforms

July 24, 2026 2:04 PM

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SC directs Centre, NTA to file detailed affidavits on NEET-UG reforms

The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to file detailed affidavits on the progress made in implementing reforms following the NEET-UG paper leak. A bench of Justice P. S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, while hearing the matter, said the affidavits must explai...

India expresses disappointment over UN’s silence on repression in PoJK

July 24, 2026 1:36 PM

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India expresses disappointment over UN’s silence on repression in PoJK

India has expressed disappointment with the United Nations for ignoring the repression in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Speaking at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Strengthening the Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambas...

Government debunks fake AI-generated video of Lt Gen Rajeev Puri

July 24, 2026 1:25 PM

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Government debunks fake AI-generated video of Lt Gen Rajeev Puri

The government has refuted a fake video of Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri circulating on social media. The AI-generated deepfake video falsely claims that, at the request of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lt Gen Puri ordered the deployment of additional forces in the National Capital amid the protest...

Jhelum river water level remains above normal in Kashmir Valley

July 24, 2026 1:18 PM

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Jhelum river water level remains above normal in Kashmir Valley

In the Kashmir Valley, water levels in the Jhelum River remained above normal at several places today due to persistent rainfall over the past few days. The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, has advised people living near river embankments to remain vigilant, avoid panic and follow official advisori...

July 24, 2026 1:15 PM

Water storage in Maharashtra reservoirs rises after recent rainfall

Water storage in Maharashtra's reservoirs has increased following recent rainfall. According to the Water Resources Department's report released today, the state's 3,029 dams are collectively holding 53.38% of their live storage capacity. On the corresponding day last year, the live storage stood at...

Over 66.71% rural households in Jammu district have tap water connections under JJM: Centre

July 24, 2026 12:58 PM

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Over 66.71% rural households in Jammu district have tap water connections under JJM: Centre

The Union Government informed Parliament that more than 66.71 per cent of rural households in Jammu district have been provided tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), with over 0.77 lakh new connections added since the launch of the scheme in August 2019. Replying to an unstarred ...

J&K government constitutes selection committee for Mental Health Authority appointments

July 24, 2026 12:46 PM

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J&K government constitutes selection committee for Mental Health Authority appointments

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Selection Committee to recommend appointments to the Jammu and Kashmir Mental Health Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Mental Healthcare (Mental Health Authority) Rules, 2023. The committee has been constituted und...

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