Assam floods: Death toll stays at 68 as over 5.24 lakh continue to battle deluge
Jul 28, 2026, at 02:10 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The death toll from the devastating floods in Assam remained at 68 on Tuesday, with the overall situation showing marginal improvement even as more than 5.24 lakh people continue to be affected across the state, according to media reports.
Jul 28, 2026, at 01:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi Police over its crackdown on Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters, stressing that any inquiry would be meaningless unless responsibility for the alleged excesses was fixed, media reports said.
'They don't understand the language of Gen Z': CJP fires back after viral victory dance row
Jul 28, 2026, at 12:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das has strongly defended the group's celebratory dance following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying the backlash reflects an inability to understand the "language of Gen Z".
Jul 28, 2026, at 11:36 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that the central government shared notifications issued by Bihar and Assam withdrawing FIRs against NEET protesters after a marathon meeting between the two sides.
Jul 28, 2026, at 12:47 am
Mumbai-based model Rhiya Ahir, who became a symbol of protest after standing in front of a police van carrying detained demonstrators, has approached the cyber police alleging online threats, harassment and abuse following her viral act.
Hero's welcome for Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament after resignation over NEET row
Jul 27, 2026, at 10:00 pm
Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a rousing welcome from BJP and NDA MPs when he arrived at Parliament on Monday, two days after stepping down following weeks of nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy.
CJP warns of fresh protest over ‘breach’ of no-police-action agreement
Jul 27, 2026, at 09:26 pm
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to resume its protest as early as Tuesday, alleging that the government has failed to honour an understanding on police action against protesters detained during weeks of demonstrations across the country.
Madras HC scraps govt jobs for Karur stampede victims’ families, cites recruitment rules
Jul 27, 2026, at 05:59 pm
Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court on Monday cancelled the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide public employment to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede, putting the appointments made as part of the relief measures under judicial scrutiny.
IndiGo flight with 194 onboard makes emergency landing in Rajkot after smoke detected in cargo hold
Jul 27, 2026, at 05:39 pm
Rajkot/IBNS: An IndiGo flight carrying 194 passengers made an emergency landing at Rajkot airport in Gujarat on Monday after the crew detected smoke in the aircraft’s cargo hold, according to sources.
Why a rocket scientist, Aadhaar architect and IIT director are rebuilding India’s exam system
Jul 27, 2026, at 04:29 pm
A rocket scientist, the architect of Aadhaar and the director of an IIT may appear to have little in common with examination administration. Yet their selection for a task force set up to overhaul India’s examination system reveals how dramatically the government is now viewing the problem.
Bihar cop suspended after viral AK-47 firing video during NEET protest crackdown
Jul 27, 2026, at 03:04 pm
Patna/IBNS: A Bihar Police constable has been suspended after a video purportedly showing him firing an AK-47 rifle during a crackdown on NEET protesters in Bihar's Siwan district went viral on social media, according to media reports.
Journalist harassment during CJP protest: Kolkata Police recreate crime scene with barefoot accused
Jul 27, 2026, at 02:50 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police on Monday carried out a reconstruction of events at Dharmatala in connection with the alleged assault on police personnel and the harassment of journalists.
Jul 27, 2026, at 01:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A new Instagram community page titled 'E20 Janta Party' is rapidly gaining followers after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement forced Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister amid the nationwide NEET protests.
Jul 27, 2026, at 01:16 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter Archita Sarangi's post welcoming Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as the Union Education Minister has caused embarrassment for the party as well as discontent among workers, media reports said.
Jul 27, 2026, at 11:49 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly rebuked the Delhi Police over its crackdown on protesters demonstrating against the alleged NEET paper leak, reaffirming that the right to peaceful protest is a fundamental constitutional guarantee, according to media reports.
INS Sudarshini wraps up landmark US tour, heads to Portugal
Jul 26, 2026, at 10:47 pm
INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy's sail training ship, departed Boston, USA, on July 25 as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment.
Jul 26, 2026, at 09:04 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday delivered a sharp message to Pakistan on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, contrasting India's technological and economic progress with what he described as Pakistan's continued support for terrorism.
Jul 26, 2026, at 07:53 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, to be headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, with the mandate to overhaul India's examination system and submit recommendations to the government.
A day after Pradhan's exit, Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister amid NEET storm
Jul 26, 2026, at 04:33 pm
Pralhad Joshi officially took charge of the Ministry of Education at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday, a day after Dharmendra Pradhan quit amid severe NEET paper leak protests in the country.
CJP faces questions over silence on Punjab paper leaks after ending NEET protest
Jul 26, 2026, at 02:26 pm
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off its over-a-month-long protest on Saturday, just hours after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET paper leak controversy and the Centre accepted several of the outfit's key demands.
Asaduddin Owaisi offers alliance to Akhilesh Yadav ahead of 2027 UP polls: ‘Now is the time to talk’
Jul 26, 2026, at 01:23 pm
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has offered to join hands with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying the two parties should hold talks before it is too late.
Bombay HC denies maintenance to US-based woman earning more than husband, cites AI job risk
Jul 26, 2026, at 12:53 pm
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant interim maintenance to a woman living in New Jersey, noting that she earns more than her husband and that his IT job could face uncertainty amid increasing competition and the growing use of artificial intelligence.
The internet game has changed: Why BJP's digital playbook failed during the NEET protest
Jul 26, 2026, at 11:41 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopping for a jhalmuri break during an election campaign in West Bengal was once the kind of carefully crafted image that would dominate India's online discourse. For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) enjoyed an almost unchallenged advantage on the internet, particularly on X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp, where critics often referred to its vast ecosystem as "WhatsApp University."
Jul 26, 2026, at 10:49 am
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated students protesting against the NEET paper leak after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, calling the development a “huge step” towards reshaping India’s education system.
‘Just the beginning’: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reflects on 37-day protest
Jul 26, 2026, at 09:58 am
For Abhijeet Dipke, the face of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the end of a 37-day protest has brought something he had almost forgotten — a sense of normalcy.
NEET paper leak row: Pralhad Joshi appointed as new Indian education minister
Jul 25, 2026, at 11:26 pm
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India's new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid massive nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Dharmendra Pradhan quits: CJP calls off nationwide NEET paper leak agitation
Jul 25, 2026, at 06:16 pm
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the satirical political outfit that spearheaded the nationwide agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak, on Saturday called off its month-long protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar after meeting Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and JP Nadda, who assured the withdrawal of FIRs filed against protesters and organisers.
BJP breaks silence after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET row
Jul 25, 2026, at 05:12 pm
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday threw its full support behind Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's decision to resign, with party president Nitin Nabin describing the move as an example of "the highest standards of integrity and selfless service in public life."
Jul 25, 2026, at 04:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation a "victory of democracy, peace, patience and perseverance" after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protests over the NEET paper leak continued for nearly a month.
Jul 25, 2026, at 03:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: "Democracy has triumphed," said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in its first reaction after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following a month of anti-government protests over the NEET paper-leak.