Month: July 2026

150 years of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

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150 years of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science

The late 18th and 19th centuries marked a period of profound intellectual and cultural awakening across India, with Bengal emerging as its prominent centre. Although similar currents of intellectual, social, and cultural reform were taking shape in several other parts of the country, the scale, diversity, and enduring influence of this awakening found their fullest…

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In UNSC, India strongly condemns recent attacks on maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz

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In UNSC, India strongly condemns recent attacks on maritime vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish. File | Photo Credit: ANI India described the escalation of hostilities in West Asia as “deeply concerning ” and strongly condemned recent attacks on several maritime vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for restoration of unimpeded navigation and trade through international waterways in the…

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West Bengal withdraws suo motu FIR against protesters at CJP rally

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West Bengal withdraws suo motu FIR against protesters at CJP rally

Protesters protect security personnel during a scuffle at a joint protest rally by the Students Federation of India (SFI) along with the Cockroach Janata Party demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak issue, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Friday, July 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI While the FIR…

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Chief Ministers and criminality: 45% of India’s CMs have cases pending against them

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Chief Ministers and criminality: 45% of India’s CMs have cases pending against them

45% (14) of India’s current Chief Ministers have criminal cases lodged against them, with Telangana’s Revanth Reddy topping the list, according to an analysis done by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Of the 89 cases lodged against Mr. Reddy, 72 are under serious sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) such as criminal intimidation, promoting enmity and assault, while 16 are others. The report, published…

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Zelenskyy hails ‘good’ Trump talks on Patriot interceptor production and Russia talks

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Zelenskyy hails ‘good’ Trump talks on Patriot interceptor production and Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed a “good meeting” with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday (July 28, 2026), saying they discussed licenses to produce Patriot air-defence interceptors and ways to revive negotiations with Russia. Mr. Zelenskyy spent just over an hour with Mr. Trump, in talks that came as Kyiv and…

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq

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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on while hosting a reception for the reigning Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the Rose Garden at the White House, Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein | Photo Credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in…

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Ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, AAP’s welfare spree sparks questions over timing, intent

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Ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, AAP’s welfare spree sparks questions over timing, intent

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP MP Sanjay Singh at the parliament premises during the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI As Punjab goes to Assembly polls in early 2027, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the last few months has rolled out a set of welfare…

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CPI(M), PDP condemn killings by security forces in POK

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CPI(M), PDP condemn killings by security forces in POK

The CPI(M) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed concern in Srinagar on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) about continued repression and killings by security forces in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) over the past 24 hours. “I stand with the people of Pakistan‑administered Kashmir — their demands are just: end harsh economic policies, restore fair governance, and…

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Delhi HC directs ECI to avoid imposing ‘unbearable’ burden on teachers during SIR

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Delhi HC directs ECI to avoid imposing ‘unbearable’ burden on teachers during SIR

The Bench also questioned the ECI over a circular issued on July 26 directing school principals not to initiate disciplinary action against teachers for unauthorised leave or absence. File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (July 27, 2026) directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure that schoolteachers…

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CBI files charge sheet against 13 accused in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case

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CBI files charge sheet against 13 accused in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case

Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), celebrates with supporters after the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against 13 arrested…

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