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July 24, 2026 12:22 PM

‘Don’t exploit circumstances for small political gains’: Bhupender Yadav urges opposition to debate NEET issue in Parliament

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday urged the Opposition to avoid "unnecessary politics" over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and instead engage in dialogue, asserting that Parliament is the appropriate forum to discuss examination reforms and safe...

July 24, 2026 12:22 PM

Assam CM reviews flood situation, directs officials to oversee rehabilitation in worst-hit districts

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reviewed the prevailing flood situation in the state and assessed ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures at a high-level meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati. The meeting, attended by R...

July 24, 2026 12:15 PM

Mandaviya urges Indian athletes to compete with confidence, passion at CWG 2026

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday urged the Indian contingent at the 2026 Commonwealth Games to compete with confidence, passion and a positive mindset, saying athletes should not be burdened by pressure and that representing the coun...

July 24, 2026 12:03 PM

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around the world over the impact social media have on the health and safety of minors. Francebecomes the first in Europe to follo...

July 24, 2026 11:39 AM

Trump to impose ‘forced labor’ duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire

The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over allegations of lax enforcement of forced labor bans, just as a temporary 10% global tariff expires. The...

July 24, 2026 11:37 AM

Google introduces selfie video sign-in feature for secure account recovery

Google has introduced a new selfie video verification feature that enables users to securely recover access to their accounts if they are locked out, forget their password, or lose access to their usual device or two-factor authentication methods. A...

July 24, 2026 11:34 AM

US concludes 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran; two injured in Bandar Abbas

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) announced that it had successfully completed another round of strikes against Iranian military targets, marking the 13th consecutive night of operations. Iranian state media reporte...

July 24, 2026 11:09 AM

Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to end fast reflects his trust in Centre’s commitment to students’ interests: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that social activist Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day fast reflects his trust in the Narendra Modi government's commitment to safeguarding the interests of students and s...

July 24, 2026 11:20 AM

Building modern cities, villages will shape developed Tripura: CM Manik Saha

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said the state's vision of becoming a developed Tripura would be driven by the creation of modern cities and villages, with greater emphasis on digital governance to ensure faster delivery of public service...

July 24, 2026 10:57 AM

PM Modi announces strict anti-paper leak legislation; to be tabled in Parliament next week after today’s Cabinet decision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre has prepared a comprehensive draft legislation to introduce stricter provisions and harsher punishments for paper leak cases, with the proposal set to be considered by the Union Cabin...