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Photo: AI imageOver 100 Tribal Students Hospitalised Due to Suspected Food Poisoning
Amravati (Maharashtra) : More than 100 tribal students of three residential schools in Maharashtra’s Amravati district have been hospitalised after suffering from suspected food poisoning, officials said on Monday. A police complaint has been lodged against the operator of the central kitchen supplying meals to the schools, Tribal Development Project Officer (Dharni) Siddarth Shukla said.…
UP: Mother, Two Children Killed in Train Accident in Lalitpur
Lalitpur (UP) : A 35-year-old woman and her two young children were killed on Monday after being run over by a train near Dhaurra railway station here, police said. Circle Officer (Lalitpur Sadar) Ajay Kumar said the incident took place around 8.30 am under the Jakhloun police station area. The deceased were identified as Deepa…
Photo: IANSNot Lack of Laws, But Lack of Action’: Opposition Criticizes Proposed Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Parliament
New Delhi: As the Centre prepares to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday, several Opposition MPs expressed scepticism over the proposed legislation, arguing that stricter laws alone would not prevent examination paper leaks and alleging that the government has failed to ensure accountability in previous cases.…
Photo: IANS‘Strict Measures Will Curb Exam Fraud’: NDA Leaders Welcome Proposed Anti-Paper Leak Bill
New Delhi: NDA leaders on Monday welcomed the proposed anti-paper leak legislation, saying the Bill will introduce strict provisions to prevent examination malpractices and safeguard the future of students. Leaders from the BJP and its allies said the recurring issue of paper leaks has become a serious national concern and requires strong legal action. NDA…
Photo: IANS‘Win for Democracy’: Cockroach Janta Party Celebrates Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
New Delhi: Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, one of the key demands of the Cockroach Janta Party-led students’ agitation, the outfit called it a “win for democracy”. A post on CJP’s official X handle read, “Democracy Wins!”. It accompanied a video which showed the protesters celebrating Pradhan’s resignation. Addressing reporters and the demonstrators…
Bihar Bandh: Tension in Siwan Handled After SP Intervention
Patna: Tension briefly prevailed in Siwan on Saturday during the ‘Bihar Bandh’ called over the alleged NEET paper leak, after an altercation broke out between protesters and the police over attempts to block roads. The situation was brought under control following the intervention of Superintendent of Police (SP) Puran Kumar Jha, who held discussions with…
CLAT 2027 exam on Dec 6, no change in syllabus
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) has officially announced the schedule for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027, with the online registration process set to begin on August 3. Candidates can submit their applications until October 31, while the entrance examination will be held on December 6 from 2 pm to 4 pm.…
Photo: IANS/Deepak KumarRahul Gandhi Backs Students at Jantar Mantar, Calls for Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday said he met students who observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the ongoing protest over paper leaks and examination irregularities, asserting that they would not withdraw from the agitation despite “detentions or threats” from the government. Addressing reporters after…
Photo: IANSAssam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 61, Over 7 Lakh Affected Across 9 Districts
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Saturday, even as the water level has started to recede in some parts, while 61 people have died in the deluge and over 7.05 lakh people are affected in nine districts, officials said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin issued late Friday…
Photo: IANS/Deepak KumarCJP Refuses to Back Down: Jantar Mantar Agitation to Continue Until Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns
New Delhi: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Friday said its protest at Jantar Mantar would continue despite innovator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ending his 26-day hunger strike, reiterating that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains the movement’s primary demand. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the party had earlier appealed to…
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