Government Ready for Discussion on NEET-UG Paper Leak in Lok Sabha, Says Kiren Rijiju
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday informed the Lok Sabha that the government is ready to hold a discussion on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak issue, urging floor leaders of all political parties to decide the rules and duration of the debate. Addressing the House, Rijiju said the government has been offering to […]
Supreme Court Rejects Urgent Plea on Police Action Against Students
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea against police actions during student protests over the NEET-UG paper leak, stressing the need for focused discussion.
Monsoon session: Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet PM Modi in Parliament
NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament on Wednesday. NCP (SCP) leader and Baramati MP Supriya Sule was also present at the meeting. Both Sharad Pawar and MP Supriya Sule had earlier joined the protestors at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday, where the CJP is continuing its protest against the […]
“What is happening with students and in Parliament is undemocratic”: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targets Centre
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said students have genuine demands and are fighting for their rights, asserting that there is “nothing undemocratic” about peaceful protests, while alleging that what is happening with students and in Parliament is “undemocratic”. Speaking to reporters, Wayanad MP said, “Students have a genuine struggle and are asking for […]
3 injured, 18 houses damaged in rain in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra
Three persons were injured and 12 more houses were damaged in the Boh Valley of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district in overnight rain, officials said on Wednesday. With this, the total number of houses damaged in the valley has climbed to 18. Six houses were washed away in a downpour on Tuesday. The meteorological department warned […]
Traffic Halted on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway After Heavy Rainfall Triggers Landslides
Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was halted on Wednesday following heavy rainfall that triggered mudslides and shooting stones at multiple locations, officials said. According to officials, intense rainfall during the early hours led to mudslides and shooting stones in the Udhampur district uptube and the Ramban district downtube, resulting in the accumulation of […]
Markets decline in early trade on higher crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early deals on Wednesday as higher crude oil prices and selling in bank stocks hit investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 403.54 points to 77,066.06 in early trade, taking the donwtrend to the third day running. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 114.75 points to 24,070.05. […]
Delhi High Court to hear today PIL seeking independent probe into police action during Sonam Wangchuk protest
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an independent investigation into the police action during climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike at Jantar Mantar and directions to safeguard citizens’ constitutional right to hold peaceful protests. A division bench of Chief Justice Devender Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice […]
Assam flood situation remains critical, 5.65 lakh affected, 21 more die
Twenty-one more people lost their lives and nearly 5.65 lakh were affected by floods in Assam with incessant rain across several districts deteriorating the overall situation on Wednesday, officials said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority’s (ASDMA) daily flood report issued at midnight on Tuesday, more than 5,64,600 people have been hit by […]
“Irresponsible behaviour,” BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad slams Rahul Gandhi for protest at PM’s residence
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence, labelling his conduct as “irresponsible” and a violation of the dignity of the high office. Addressing a press conference here in the national capital, Prasad took a […]