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53 IIT student deaths in 5 years, over 50% from SC, ST, OBC groups: Data
Data reveals 53 student deaths, including 45 suicides, occurred at Indian Institutes of Technology between 2020 and 2025.
Delhi HC refuses to entertain plea seeking FIR against Yashwant Varma
The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into cash found at the residence of former judge Yashwant Varma following a fire.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes education system in Indore; MP CM hits back
Rahul Gandhi criticized the education system at a student event in Indore, prompting a rebuttal from Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
UPI charges row: Chidambaram among 5 Congress MPs who had backed revenue framework
A parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance report, which included Congress MPs, recommended implementing a revenue framework for UPI transactions to ensure ecosystem sustainability.
Defected MPs are a team of traitors, says Saugata Roy
Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy described a breakaway group of MPs as traitors aligning with the BJP-led NDA.
Tukaram Mundhe seeks pricing review after survey shows 2,841% markup
Maharashtra official Tukaram Mundhe is pushing for national medical device pricing reforms after a survey revealed markups of up to 2,841% on hospital consumables.
Speaker appoints two special invitees to Joint Parliamentary Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed two Rajya Sabha members as special invitees to the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Rahul Gandhi demands withdrawal of UPI tax, mentions Trump
Rahul Gandhi demanded that the government revoke the UPI Merchant Discount Rate charges.
Congress criticizes central government handling of Indian education system
Congress leaders criticized the Narendra Modi government's handling of the Indian education system on National Teachers' Day.
Opposition protests disrupt parliament proceedings over security and temple fund concerns
The 2026 Indian Parliament monsoon session faced disruptions as opposition members demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah attend proceedings to address security crackdown allegations and Ram Temple fund issues.
Parliament passes Supreme Court and MSME amendment bills amid opposition disruptions
Parliamentary proceedings in India saw disruptions from the opposition while the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha and the MSME Development Amendment Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha.
Lok Sabha passes bill to increase Supreme Court judge strength to 38
The Lok Sabha passed a bill to increase the sanctioned number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38 to address the rising backlog of pending cases.
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh becomes Indias 101st Ramsar site
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar site.
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.
Finance Minister introduces Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha
Opposition MPs protested over multiple issues while Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
Karnataka cabinet expansion delayed again amid NEET paper leak protests
The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has been postponed for the second time as the Congress high command focuses on NEET paper leak protests in Delhi.
RBI sells 14.9 billion USD to curb rupee volatility
The Government of India informed the Lok Sabha that the Reserve Bank of India sold net 14.9 billion USD between January and May to curb excessive rupee volatility.
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.
BJP MP files privilege notice against Pappu Yadav over Parliament conduct
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal filed a privilege notice against Independent MP Pappu Yadav over allegations of conducting a provocative enactment in sadhu attire that undermined religious sentiments and the dignity of Parliament.
Government to introduce Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha
The government is set to introduce the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to update the institute's statutory framework and governance.
Government says E20 petrol causes no widespread engine damage
The Indian government responded in Parliament to concerns about E20 petrol, stating that there is no current decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%, and that E20 is safe without evidence of widespread engine damage, though minor mileage reduction may occur in older vehicles.
Rahul Gandhi demands resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET exam irregularities
Rahul Gandhi demands the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid protests regarding a NEET exam paper leak and police crackdown in New Delhi.
Suvendu Adhikari meets rebel TMC MP amid upcoming NDA meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met with rebel Lok Sabha MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay while Nationalist Citizens Party of India members received an invitation to a National Democratic Alliance meeting.
Finance Ministry proposes reinstating merchant discount rates for UPI transactions
The Indian Finance Ministry has proposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act to reinstate merchant discount rates on UPI transactions for sustainable funding.
Parliament sessions adjourned following opposition disruptions over pending legislation
India's Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on July 27 due to opposition disruptions, preventing the consideration of the anti-paper leak bill and other legislation.
Women account for over fifty three percent of pension scheme subscribers
According to the Ministry of Labour and Employment, women constitute 53.1 per cent of subscribers under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan pension scheme.
Government approves fresh allocations of subsidised Bharat Atta and Rice
The Government of India has approved fresh allocations of subsidised Bharat Atta and Bharat Rice to temper rising prices of household staples.
Congress MPs criticize Amit Shah for absence from parliament session
Congress MPs criticize Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his continued absence from parliament and refusal to clarify CRPF pellet gun usage following student protests.
Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest
Former BRS leader and Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy was shifted to Yashoda Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.
South Central and South Coast Railway expand Kavach 4.0 across networks
South Central Railway and South Coast Railway are upgrading to Kavach 4.0 across key routes and implementing the system on High Density Network sections.