Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Joint CJP, government press conference begins
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Joint CJP, government press conference begins
Summary: CJP marks ‘first victory’ after Pradhan’s resignation announcement, Abhijeet Dipke says two demands remain; Sonam Wangchuk says, ‘Victory of democracy’
Delhi Police dismisses rumours of ban on app-based food delivery in New Delhi district
Delhi Police dismisses rumours of ban on app-based food delivery in New Delhi district
Summary: The Delhi Traffic Police had only issued a travel advisory asking motorists to avoid routes leading to the notified area due to large gatherings and prevailing law and order concerns, Delhi Police said
From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of "Calling + AI" by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling
From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of "Calling + AI" by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling
Summary: From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of "Calling + AI" by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling
Water level in Mettur dam stands at 74.22 feet
Water level in Mettur dam stands at 74.22 feet
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Former MLA and IUML leader T.P.M. Sahir dies
Former MLA and IUML leader T.P.M. Sahir dies
Summary: He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode due to age-related ailments
From Lal Bahadur to Dharmendra Pradhan: Famous ministerial resignations in India
From Lal Bahadur to Dharmendra Pradhan: Famous ministerial resignations in India
Summary: The history of Indian governance features several high-profile ministerial resignations, ranging from Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1956 to Dharmendra Pradhan in 2026.
Residents of Thambiah Road in West Mambalam want Tasmac outlet out of their midst soon
Residents of Thambiah Road in West Mambalam want Tasmac outlet out of their midst soon
Summary: A resident points out that following the closure of four Tasmac outlets in the T. Nagar as part of the new Tamil Nadu government’s move to shut down outlets uncomfortably close to sensitive spaces, there has been a rush at this shop on Thambiah Road. With the increase in visitors to this outlet, what was a minor irritant has become a thorn in the side for residents of Thambiah Road. A resident claims elected representatives have promised the shifting of this outlet from Thambiah Road, and he wants them to deliver on the promise soon
Zimbabwe opt to field in 2nd T20I vs India; Yash Thakur makes debut
Zimbabwe opt to field in 2nd T20I vs India; Yash Thakur makes debut
Summary: Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur was handed his T20I debut as he replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing eleven.
PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support
PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support
Summary: He (Prime Minister Modi) sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhunt
Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhunt
Summary: Punjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to justice, Police DGP Gaurav Yadav said
Supreme Court voices concern over in-laws being dragged in criminal cases arising out of marital disputes
Supreme Court voices concern over in-laws being dragged in criminal cases arising out of marital disputes
Summary: The top court, which perused the divorce decree dated September, 2023, passed by mutual consent, said the appellant is the paternal aunt of the twins born in the wedlock of her brother
Metro water supply hit at a few addresses in Mylapore
Metro water supply hit at a few addresses in Mylapore
Summary: There are complaints about total lack of water supply as well as low pressure in the pipes. These problems have been reported from houses at Nallappan Street, Arisikaran Street TSV Koil Street, KP South Street Adam Street and Solaimariamman Street
U.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data
U.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data
Summary: Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness have been recorded, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sexual harassment case registered after BMTC bus assault video goes viral; police hunt for suspect
Sexual harassment case registered after BMTC bus assault video goes viral; police hunt for suspect
Summary: The clip shared on social media claimed the suspect had allegedly been boarding BMTC buses on the Hebbal–Manyata route and targeting women passengers by touching them inappropriately.
West Asia war LIVE: Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi's Jizan; U.S. military 'disables' tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade
West Asia war LIVE: Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi's Jizan; U.S. military 'disables' tanker trying to evade Iran port blockade
Summary: U.S. President Trump describes negotiations with Iran as “by far the most serious that we’ve seen”
M.K. Stalin urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to abandon talks with Karnataka
M.K. Stalin urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to abandon talks with Karnataka
Summary: “The visit will serve no purpose other than enabling the government to claim that it made a direct effort by travelling to Karnataka for talks,” he said
Dharmendra Pradhan: In the eye of the storm
Dharmendra Pradhan: In the eye of the storm
Summary: The Union Education Minister has tendered his resignation as protests over exam paper leak have persisted, mounting pressure on the Modi government
Democracy under the stars and out in the rain
Democracy under the stars and out in the rain
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Watch: Delhi police to protesters: All metro gates reopened, please return home
Watch: Delhi police to protesters: All metro gates reopened, please return home
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Art against drugs in city colleges
Art against drugs in city colleges
Summary: Fevicryl-certified teachers fan out to educational institutions to create awareness about drug abuse and fight the scourge
Communities on OMR receiving free composters
Communities on OMR receiving free composters
Summary: PLAN Foundation is offering aerobins to bulk waste generators to encourage in situ composting. Besides gated communities, educational institutions and companies are covered by this initiative
Electric mobility: Towards a fully ‘charged up’ parking space in gated communities
Electric mobility: Towards a fully ‘charged up’ parking space in gated communities
Summary: A small number of apartment communities in Chennai now offer an impressive 1:1 EV charger-to-parking ratio thanks to developers future-focussed in their thinking. Even these developers admit they are on a learning curve, trying to grapple with technology to make their offering even more meaningful
Watch: Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation trigger wild celebrations at Jantar Mantar
Watch: Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation trigger wild celebrations at Jantar Mantar
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Left-wing students hold demonstration, clash with police in support of Bihar bandh
Left-wing students hold demonstration, clash with police in support of Bihar bandh
Summary: The bandh turned violent in Patna, Saran, Siwan, Aurangabad and Bhagalpur, while districts like Samastipur, Nawada and Nalanda witnessed mild protests, police said
Rahul says Pradhan’s resignation is a major step toward reforming India’s education system
Rahul says Pradhan’s resignation is a major step toward reforming India’s education system
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Students are India’s future, Modi is past; past can never fight future: Rahul Gandhi
Students are India’s future, Modi is past; past can never fight future: Rahul Gandhi
Summary: There are three non-negotiable demands [of the students]. Dharmendra Pradhan, who is corrupt, incompetent and misaligned, must be sacked, said Rahul Gandhi
Rajasthan steps up surveillance as two deceased girls' reports test positive for Chandipura virus
Rajasthan steps up surveillance as two deceased girls' reports test positive for Chandipura virus
Summary: Chandipura virus is an emerging vector-borne pathogen that primarily affects children aged below 15. It causes fever, flu-like symptoms and acute encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).
President Murmu lauds Indian diaspora in Romania, calls them true representatives of India
President Murmu lauds Indian diaspora in Romania, calls them true representatives of India
Summary: She hailed the contribution of Indian companies and professionals to the Romanian economy, adding that a new generation of Indian professionals and students is now making Romania their home
Solar projects inaugurated at Vizag hospitals to promote green healthcare
Solar projects inaugurated at Vizag hospitals to promote green healthcare
Summary: Two institutions received 50 kW capacity systems aimed at cutting energy costs and transitioning towards clean energy
‘Blade Runner 2099’: The dystopian sci-fi actioner gets release date; first look teaser unveiled
‘Blade Runner 2099’: The dystopian sci-fi actioner gets release date; first look teaser unveiled
Summary: Starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, the series is showrun by Silka Luisa with Ridley Scott serving as executive producer
Students protest turns into violence in Chhapra, Bihar.
Students protest turns into violence in Chhapra, Bihar.
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This is proof that if you don’t get scared, you can win, says Dipke on Pradhan’s resignation
This is proof that if you don’t get scared, you can win, says Dipke on Pradhan’s resignation
Summary: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke joined the crowd from the dais, waved the tricolour and sang Vande Mataram by A.R. Rahman
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of student protests
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of student protests
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Senior officials of Commerce Ministry discuss tobacco farmers’ problems with Andhra CM
Senior officials of Commerce Ministry discuss tobacco farmers’ problems with Andhra CM
Summary: They deliberated on three proposals, including providing interest-free working capital loans to the farmers, giving various incentives and compensating the price deficit
Great Nicobar project ‘commercial, not strategic’, Ramesh tells Rajnath in fresh letter
Great Nicobar project ‘commercial, not strategic’, Ramesh tells Rajnath in fresh letter
Summary: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh reiterated that the scheme is “most fundamentally a commercial enterprise” for which a strategic rationale is being “invented”
Victory of democracy: Wangchuk on Pradhan’s resignation
Victory of democracy: Wangchuk on Pradhan’s resignation
Summary: Congratulations CJP, Gen Z of the nation and thank you all citizens for shedding fear and the fear of fear and rising up from every corner of the nation, said Sonam Wangchuk
Supreme Court to hear petitions against alleged police excesses at CJP march
Supreme Court to hear petitions against alleged police excesses at CJP march
Summary: Police continuing to use excessive force against student protesters, counsel tells court; CRPF says it is verifying media reports on pellet injuries; CJP to launch website to archive videos and photos documenting ‘police brutality’
Dharmendra Pradhan tenders resignation as Union Education Minister
Dharmendra Pradhan tenders resignation as Union Education Minister
Summary: Dharmendra Pradhan announced his decision to quit in a post on X
Traffic curbs near Necklace Road for candlelight rally
Traffic curbs near Necklace Road for candlelight rally
Summary: Traffic police said congestion was expected around VV Statue, Old Police Station Junction at Lakdikapul, Iqbal Minar Junction, Secretariat Junction and the Ranigunj area during the evening hours
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests
Summary: The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charged one organiser and 99 participants with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public way.
AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help children’s language skills?
AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help children’s language skills?
Summary: Language acquisition, at its core, is a social dance. A caregiver’s response, its tonal quality, and content adapted to the child’s level, controls what and if a child learns. This cannot be outsourced to a machine
Puducherry government setting up Industry Facilitation Centre: Chief Secretary
Puducherry government setting up Industry Facilitation Centre: Chief Secretary
Summary: Speaking at the Government of Puducherry-CII Joint Consultative Forum, the Chief Secretary said the Centre would further facilitate entrepreneurs in obtaining statutory approvals
Watch: First setback for Modi govt came from students: RJD MP Manoj Jha
Watch: First setback for Modi govt came from students: RJD MP Manoj Jha
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‘Dictatorship defeated!’: Chants, tricolour and dance at Jantar Mantar as Dharmendra Pradhan tenders resignation
‘Dictatorship defeated!’: Chants, tricolour and dance at Jantar Mantar as Dharmendra Pradhan tenders resignation
Summary: Protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, were seen hugging each other and dancing on stage
‘Lord of the Rings’ season 3 teaser: Simon Pegg joins the cast as Middle earth goes to war
‘Lord of the Rings’ season 3 teaser: Simon Pegg joins the cast as Middle earth goes to war
Summary: This season brings new characters with Eddie Marsan as Thrain, Andrew Richardson as Anarion, and Adam Young as Marnûkh
Webinar on anaemia to be held on July 26
Webinar on anaemia to be held on July 26
Summary: The webinar by The Hindu will examine the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of anaemia, while discussing who is most at risk, the importance of early detection, and measures for prevention and management
Jharkhand records more than six lakh deceased voters
Jharkhand records more than six lakh deceased voters
Summary: According to data from the Election Commission, as many as 25,85,506 enumeration forms remained uncollectable, including 6,14,639 deceased voters and 5,96,575 untraceable or absent electors
T.N. govt. to ink pact with Centre for AI-enabled grievance redressal system for PDS beneficiaries
T.N. govt. to ink pact with Centre for AI-enabled grievance redressal system for PDS beneficiaries
Summary: Before signing the MoU, the State government is keen on bringing district-level officers under the grievance redressal system
Watch: The Best Written Films of 2026 (So Far) | Frequently Made Mistakes 26
Watch: The Best Written Films of 2026 (So Far) | Frequently Made Mistakes 26
Summary: Which films have the best screenplays of 2026 so far? Half the year is behind us, and these are the six screenplays that impressed me the most—not just because they’re terrific films, but because each one avoids a storytelling mistake that countless writers still make. In this episode of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamath breaks down what makes these scripts work and the lessons every screenwriter can take away.
Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snail’s pace in Kerala
Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snail’s pace in Kerala
Summary: So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.
The ‘cockroaches’ who refuse to crawl away
The ‘cockroaches’ who refuse to crawl away
Summary: Over the last week, Cockroach Janta Party-led protests demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister and reforms to the education system have spread across the country. Students and others have continued their demonstrations despite allegations of state excesses. Nikhil M. Babu, Shrimansi Kaushik, Serena Josephine M., and Vinaya Deshpande report from across India on a movement that won’t fade
Shabad killer’s last trail: police reconstruct Raj Kumar’s final 63 hours
Shabad killer’s last trail: police reconstruct Raj Kumar’s final 63 hours
Summary: The reconstruction, based on CCTV footage, transport records, hotel documents and witness statements, offers the clearest picture yet of Raj Kumar’s final two days
Puducherry drugs inspector suspended after counterfeit medicine crackdown
Puducherry drugs inspector suspended after counterfeit medicine crackdown
Summary: An order issued by Secretary to Government (Health) Choudhary Mohammed Yasin on July 23 stated that Anandakirouchenane, as Drugs Controller, was unable to stop the illegal manufacture of drugs, despite complaints of such activities occurring in the territory
Maharashtra TET paper leak alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar
Maharashtra TET paper leak alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar
Summary: According to police sources, the Bhiwandi police arrested Bijendra Gupta, and the accused in the paper leak case has been brought to Pune Airport and will be taken to Bhiwandi from there
Healing at Jantar Mantar CJP protest: In Pictures
Healing at Jantar Mantar CJP protest: In Pictures
Summary: Jantar Mantar CJP protests continue to see a sea of crowds. An island of healing exists amidst the peaceful bustle.
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case
Summary: Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationship with the then CM.
Women at Jantar Mantar protest struggle for toilets, water as basic facilities remain out of reach
Women at Jantar Mantar protest struggle for toilets, water as basic facilities remain out of reach
Summary: As the protest enters another day with fresh groups continuing to arrive from different parts of the country, women protesters say access to clean toilets and water has become a concern
The missing link in Social Science research in India
The missing link in Social Science research in India
Summary: Research topics must have societal relevance and the findings must be tested against real-world rigour
Why universities must focus on making graduates ‘future-ready’
Why universities must focus on making graduates ‘future-ready’
Summary: The important question is not whether graduates are ready for work but whether they are equipped to remain relevant as work itself continues to change
Two college students drown in sea near Ennore
Two college students drown in sea near Ennore
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