Gurugram, July 25 In the aftermath of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said on Saturday that the Central government should now work towards reforms in both the education system as well as governance. Speaking to reporters hours after Pradhan tendered his resignation following widespread students’ agitation, Wangchuk welcomed the […]
New Delhi, July 25 Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Saturday that he was “proud” of the Gen Z for their efforts towards ensuring the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as Union Education Minister, following weeks of massive student protests over exam irregularities. In a self-made video posted on his official X account, Tharoor addressed the […]
New Delhi, July 24 The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a draft bill proposing significantly stricter punishments for paper leaks in competitive examinations, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly committed to introducing fast‑track courts and enhanced penalties to safeguard students’ futures. The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House […]
Tehran, July 24 A Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker with 28 Indian crew members on board came under attack in Iranian territorial waters on Friday, the Indian Embassy in Iran stated. “The Embassy of India in Tehran is aware that the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker DISHA (IMO No. 8818219) came under attack in Iranian territorial waters earlier today. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak cases. The proposal will be discussed in the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday and is expected to be introduced and passed in the ongoing session of Parliament next week. Taking […]
Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26‑day hunger strike in the presence of Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh, doctors, family members and supporters. Wangchuk, who had been fasting to press for Ladakh’s autonomy and environmental safeguards, expressed gratitude as he broke his fast. “So with that being fulfilled, I am grateful, and […]
New Delhi, July 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Central government has prepared a comprehensive draft Bill to introduce stricter provisions and stringent punishments for paper leak cases. The proposal will be discussed in the Union Cabinet meeting on Friday and is expected to be introduced and passed in the ongoing session […]
Indian nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders and visa applicants across Australia will benefit from upgraded consular services, with the Government of India announcing that VFS Global has officially commenced operations as the authorised provider of Indian Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services from 23 July 2026. The new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICACs) […]
New Delhi, July 22 Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its next-generation Galaxy Z foldable smartphone lineup, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip8 with enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities, slimmer designs and new form factors aimed at bringing foldable devices to a wider audience. The South Korean technology giant said […]
New Delhi, July 22 While Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sharpened his attack on the Centre over what he described as a “rigged” education system and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy, the BJP launched a strong counterattack, accusing the Congress leader of […]