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Placards, pressure, and passion: Inside Delhi’s massive youth protest over Neet paper leak

On Monday, thousands poured into New Delhi's streets to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, heeding the call of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) online movement.

Who is Vijeta Dahiya, the Cockroach Janta party spokesperson sacked over burger video?

The satirical Cockroach Janta Party has announced the removal of Vijeta Dahiya as its spokesperson after a video showed him eating a burger amid the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march in Delhi. The viral visual triggered criticism, with many questioning the timing of his actions

War or peace, India's global air connectivity remains resilient

Up to 58 countries are connected from India, and 90 airports worldwide are currently connected.

Death toll in Sikkim tunnel collapse rises to 20 as search for trapped workers continues

At least 20 workers have died after a tunnel collapsed at an under-construction hydroelectric project in Sikkim's Namchi district, while rescue teams continue searching for those still trapped

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge lead protest near PM residence; Centre says Parliament discussion was offered

The developments come amid the continuing CJP-led agitation at Jantar Mantar, where protesters have vowed to continue their sit-in despite recent clashes with Delhi Police

CJP protest in Delhi: Opposition marches to PM residence, govt says doors of dialogue open

The political battle over the CJP-led protests intensified on Tuesday, with Opposition leaders marching towards PM Narendra Modi's residence while the Centre signalled that it remains open to talks with the protesters

Pakistan seeks Anita Anand’s support for Indus Waters Treaty — gets a rebuff from Canada

Pakistan’s attempt to secure Canada’s backing for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) appeared to receive little support on Monday, after Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand made no public response to Islamabad’s appeal

Can you invest without violating Ahimsa? NSE’s new index brings non-violence to India’s stock market

NSE has launched the Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, a 326-stock benchmark that brings non-violence and animal-welfare principles into India's mainstream equity market and could pave the way for ethical ETFs and index funds

India hosts maiden Operation Southern Readiness in Kochi, 26 nations join maritime exercise

India on Monday launched the first edition of Operation Southern Readiness (OSR) on its soil, bringing together participants from 26 countries for a four-day multinational maritime security training exercise at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi

Sikkim tunnel collapse: Death toll rises to 10, several feared trapped; rescue operation continues

The death toll in the Sikkim tunnel tragedy has risen to 10. The district authorities say several more are feared trapped inside the collapsed tunnel. Rescue operation is underway.

Fact-check: Did CJP protest in Delhi really see Sunita Williams and Naseeruddin Shah joining the ranks?

The Cockroach Janta Party’s protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has become fertile ground for misinformation, with several false claims being posted on social media. One such instance shows a video claiming former Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams joining the demonstrators in the national capital. Another shows Bollywood veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah quietly participating in the agitation. But there’s no truth to these visuals

Volkswagen’s India reset: German automaker in talks to hand majority stake to JSW Group, says report

Volkswagen is in advanced talks to sell a majority stake in its India unit to JSW Group, Bloomberg News reported, as the German automaker seeks fresh capital and a local partner to expand in India

'Do not instigate children': PM Modi after violence during CJP protest over Neet paper leak

PM Modi urged people not to incite children during protests over the Neet paper leak, saying society has a responsibility to guide them onto the right path

Protest march to Parliament to resume today, says CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke

The protest march to Parliament will resume today over demands for accountability for irregularities associated with the Neet exam, Cockroach Janta Party leader Abhijeet Dipke has said.

Delhi Police scan Pakistan social media posts after CJP Jantar Mantar protest turns violent

Delhi Police have launched an investigation into social media posts linked to Pakistani handles following the violence during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, while registering multiple FIRs and detaining more than 70 people

CJP protest: JP Nadda meets delegation as Sonam Wangchuk refuses to end hunger strike

The meeting came amid the CJP's "Chalo Sansad" march in Delhi, where thousands of students, youth groups and supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar before marching towards Parliament

Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar found dead in office; police suspect suicide, probe underway

Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar was found dead at the state police headquarters in Agartala on Monday, with police suspecting the case to be one of suicide

As Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, his India pitch from 2019 visit returns to focus

Long before his rise to 10 Downing Street, Burnham had described India as a key partner for Greater Manchester, highlighting opportunities for deeper cooperation across business, technology, education and healthcare

Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as British PM: What it means for India-UK ties

Britain has got its seventh prime minister in 10 years — Andy Burnham, also known as the ‘King of the North’. The former Greater Manchester mayor is set to inherit a strong relationship with India after the free trade agreement came into effect last week. Experts note that the 56-year-old is likely to remain bullish on ties with New Delhi

Watch: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike amid clashes, reports of talks with govt

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke has ended his hunger strike to lead the march to the Parliament. The development comes as fellow CJP leaders, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, hold talks with Union Health Minister JP Nadda.

Not just your car, ethanol may soon fuel your kitchen stoves: Govt working on policy paper, says report

The Centre is reportedly preparing a policy framework to introduce ethanol as an alternative household cooking fuel alongside LPG. The proposal may include subsidies, new distribution infrastructure and support for ethanol-powered cooking stoves as India looks to utilise surplus ethanol production and reduce dependence on LPG imports

QDENGA approved as India’s first dengue vaccine: Two-dose shot cleared for ages 4-60

The vaccine, already authorised in more than 40 countries, has been cleared after global and Indian clinical trials demonstrated its safety and effectiveness across multiple age groups

Floods and landslides kill at least 25 across India as heavy monsoon rains continue

At least 25 people have died as torrential rain triggered floods, landslides and flash floods across northern and northeastern India over the weekend

Protest leaders to hold talks with Union minister JP Nadda, says Cockroach Janta Party

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has said that its leaders are on their way to hold talks with Union Health Minister JP Nadda. The CJP-led movement is seeking accountability for the leak of medical entrance exam Neet and irregularities in other competitive exams.

FIFA fever: These 3 Indian states declared school holiday so students could stay up for World Cup final

Kerala, Manipur and Meghalaya announced a holiday for schools and colleges to let students watch the late-night FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain without worrying about early morning classes

Restaurants can't force you to pay service charges: Chaayos, Barbeque Nation among 41 eateries facing action from consumer watchdog

Backed by a Delhi High Court ruling, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has reiterated that service charges are optional and warned restaurants against unfair billing practices

‘Not talking about 56-year-old youth…’: PM Modi hails Skyroot’s Vikram-1 launch — with a dig at Rahul Gandhi