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Jitendra Singh
Kolkata-based GRSE launches indigenous ocean research vessel Sagar Manthan
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers has launched an indigenous ocean research vessel named Sagar Manthan for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research.
CBC to hold first regional Sadhana Shrinkhala workshop in Vijayawada
The Capacity Building Commission is holding its first regional Sadhana Shrinkhala workshop in Vijayawada to advance institutional reforms for civil service training.
Former block coordinator sentenced to three years for bribery
A court in Chhatarpur has sentenced a former block coordinator to three years in prison for demanding bribes for toilet construction approvals.
Protesters clash with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resignation
Congress and Cockroach Janta Party protesters clashed with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mishandling of student protests, resulting in multiple detentions and injuries.
Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
IPL opens player trade window ahead of 2027 mini auction
The Indian Premier League has opened a trade window allowing franchises to swap players or agree on cash deals before the 2027 mini-auction.
NDA parliamentary party holds strategy meeting for monsoon session in Delhi
The NDA parliamentary party held its weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting in New Delhi to finalize strategy for the remaining days of the monsoon session, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers.
Parliament adjourned again amid opposition protests over paper leak and other issues
Proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned again due to opposition uproar over the NEET paper leak, alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and police action against the Cockroach Janta Party, with a heated exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha.
Supreme Court clarifies order regarding student protesters and criminal antecedents
The Supreme Court of India clarified its July 28 order permitting states to withdraw FIRs against student protesters from the Cockroach Janta Party movement, defining criminal antecedents as grave offences and considering an independent probe into police excesses.
Union ministers meet Sonam Wangchuk to initiate dialogue on hunger strike
Indian central ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met with social activist Sonam Wangchuk at a Gurugram hospital, signaling the government's initiation of talks with Wangchuk who is on an indefinite hunger strike demanding accountability in the education system.
Kangana Ranaut criticizes Gen Z led protests in New Delhi
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Gen Z-led protests associated with the Cockroach Janta Party via social media following their demonstration in New Delhi.
ISRO Chairperson lauds role of public-private partnerships in India space sector
ISRO Chairperson V. Narayanan stated at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology convocation that the successful launch of Vikram-1 by Skyroot Aerospace reflects the strength of India's public-private partnership in the space sector.
Rajya Sabha passes bill to prevent unfair means in public examinations
India's Rajya Sabha has approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which now awaits the President's final assent following public pressure and high-profile exam leak protests.
Lok Sabha passes bill to criminalize public examination malpractices
India's new Prevention of Unfair Methods in Public Examinations Bill criminalizes examination malpractices after passing the Lok Sabha and imposing strict penalties.
Parliament passes bill criminalizing insults to national song Vande Mataram
Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, criminalizing insult to the national song Vande Mataram.
IN-SPACe mandates prior approval for planned space object re-entries
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre mandates approval for planned re-entries of space objects by Indian or non-Indian entities under a new regulatory framework.
CRPF Director General addresses staff regarding conduct during Delhi protest
CRPF Director General Gyanedra Pratap Singh assured staff they will be held responsible for their actions, amid allegations of excessive force used against protesters during a Cockroach Janta Party march in Delhi.
Cockroach Janta Party opposes new public examination amendment bill in Parliament
Cockroach Janta Party has criticized the Lok Sabha's passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing it prioritizes punishment over preventive reforms for exam paper leaks.
Government introduces bill to impose stricter penalties for examination paper leaks
The Indian government introduced the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 to impose stricter penalties for examination paper leaks following student protests over a NEET paper leak.
Cockroach Janta Party threatens nationwide protests over student legal action
The Cockroach Janta Party has warned it will resume nationwide protests if student demonstrators face target actions under a Supreme Court interim order permitting existing FIRs to proceed.
Parliament session adjourned repeatedly as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak
On the fourth day of the Parliament Monsoon Session, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned repeatedly as the Opposition protested regarding the NEET paper leak and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Mehbooba Mufti apologizes for past remarks regarding pellet gun usage in Kashmir
Mehbooba Mufti apologized for her comments defending pellet gun use in Kashmir made during a visit to Jantar Mantar.
Lok Sabha debates anti-paper leak bill to address examination fraud
The Lok Sabha is debating a proposed amendment to strengthen safeguards against examination fraud following the NEET exam leak, introduced by Union minister Jitendra Singh.
BJP leader Sambit Patra denies reports of ministerial portfolio changes for Pradhan
BJP MP Sambit Patra denied reports of a ministerial portfolio change offer to Dharmendra Pradhan, labeling the claims fictional.
Delhi police identify 989 individuals with criminal records in protest violence
Delhi Police identified 989 individuals with criminal records among participants in CJP protest violence using facial recognition technology.
Prime Minister Office rejects proposal to transfer Dharmendra Pradhan
Sources report that two days after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Education Minister, BJP leaders proposed a ministry transfer which was rejected by the Prime Minister's Office.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes government welcome for Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament
Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's welcome of former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament, labeling the event a celebration of destruction amidst ongoing student protests.
Bihar government withdraws criminal cases against NEET exam protesters
The Bihar government announced the withdrawal of criminal cases against NEET exam protesters and ordered the release of detainees to restore normalcy following sustained demonstrations.
Students protest in Bengaluru demanding education reforms following Union Minister resignation
Students and youths gathered in Bengaluru to celebrate the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while insisting the movement for education reforms continues.
Sonam Wangchuk visits Rajghat after discharge from hospital
Sonam Wangchuk visited Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi following his discharge from Medanta Hospital, stating that Gandhi's teachings and non-violence remain effective today.