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  OPINION | Why Mohan Bhagwat praised Gen Z?

  August 07, 2026 16:23 IST

  RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat strongly backed Gen Z, describing the younger generation as sincere, patriotic and well within its democratic rights to protest. He also rejecting claims that the Jantar Mantar protests were "foreign-funded" or "anti-national".

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  NEET UG 2026 questions leaked 3 days before exam, CBI charge sheet makes big revelations

  August 07, 2026 23:57 IST

  According to the CBI, the NEET UG leaked paper was also circulated to a large number of students through a coaching network operating in Sikar, Rajasthan. It is alleged that on the night of May 2—prior to the exam—a PDF file was distributed among 40 to 50 students.

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  Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar removed; Harmanbir Singh gets additional charge

  August 07, 2026 16:33 IST

  Punjab government has removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post. DIG Border Range Harmanbir Singh has been assigned the additional charge of Amritsar Police Commissioner.

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  Sukhbir Badal's meet with PM Modi sparks buzz over possible BJP-SAD alliance for 2027 Punjab polls

  August 07, 2026 14:38 IST

  Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, fueling speculations that his party might join hands with the BJP once again for the 2027 assembly elections in Punjab.

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  PM Modi signals delimitation push, says NDA has the numbers; special session may be called: Sources

  August 07, 2026 13:50 IST

  During a meeting with NDA MPs during the Parliament session, PM Modi expressed confidence that the Centre has the required strength for the passage of the Women's Reservation and Delimitation bills.

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  All three Muslim NCPI MPs to extend issue-based support to BJP-led NDA: Khalilur Rahman

  August 07, 2026 12:01 IST

  The three Muslim Lok Sabha MPs of the NCPI have decided to extend issue-based support to the BJP-led NDA. The NCPI has 20 Lok Sabha members, and it has increased the NDA's strength in the Lower House to 319.

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  Will DMK back the Delimitation Bill? Stalin-led party may support govt if these 3 demands are met

  August 07, 2026 16:15 IST

  The DMK has laid down three conditions in front of the Centre to support the Delimitation Bill. Foremost, the party wants a freeze on seats based on the 1971 Census for next 25 years. Additionally, it wants a 50 per cent blanket increase in Lok Sabha seats for all states.

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  FCRA bill to be debated in Parliament on August 12 as Centre continues outreach to end deadlock

  August 07, 2026 13:14 IST

  The FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament on August 12 and will not be implemented retrospectively, Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah.

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  Rahul Gandhi speaks to protesting students in Jharkhand, assures support over exam irregularities

  August 06, 2026 23:41 IST

  Rahul Gandhi spoke to protesting JPSC-JSSC aspirants in Ranchi and assured support over alleged exam irregularities. Students demanded exam cancellation, a fair probe and recruitment reforms, while Congress said talks with the Jharkhand government are underway.

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  Raghav Chadha flags 'cut money' racket between doctors and diagnostic centres, seeks crackdown

  August 06, 2026 22:19 IST

  Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha spoke on the cut money arrangement between some doctors and diagnostic centres or pathology labs in the Parliament.

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  CJP forms National Working Committee, Dipke its convener, Das and Ranka co-conveners

  August 06, 2026 20:52 IST

  The CJP’s office-bearers said the CJP will not be turned into a political party any time soon, but will work at the grassroot level. Later, the CJP released a statement mentioning the names of the office-bearers of the organisation.

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  From Gen Z protests to reservation and unemployment: Mohan Bhagwat speaks on key issues | Top quotes

  August 06, 2026 23:52 IST

  RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Gen Z should not be labelled "anti-national" and called for greater dialogue between the government and young people. Speaking in Mumbai, he described Gen Z and Gen Alpha as more honest, patriotic and committed to public service than previous generations.

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  Why churches and Christian organisations in India are against the FCRA Bill | Explained

  August 06, 2026 23:46 IST

  The churches and Christian organisations in India strongly oppose the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 as they are raising concerns that the proposed legislation targets their institutions and threatens their civil liberties.

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  PM Modi receives call from Netanyahu; discusses West Asia tensions, India-Israel bilateral ties

  August 06, 2026 23:47 IST

  The two leaders reviewed sustained progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the bilateral cooperation.

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  India successfully test-fires medium-range Agni-4 ballistic missile: All you need to know

  August 06, 2026 23:47 IST

  Medium-range Ballistic Missile Agni-4 was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on August 06, 2026. The launch validated all operational and technical parameters. The test was carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command.

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  Gen Z's grievances are genuine, I trust them blindly, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

  August 06, 2026 19:34 IST

  On the students' protest and dialogues, Mohan Bhagwat said in democracy, protest is also a method to have consensus. He added that lot of views come together and a consensus is evolved after discussion, that discussion may happen through dialogue.

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  Govt crackdown on AI deepfake: What are the new rules for social media platforms and AI content?

  August 06, 2026 23:47 IST

  The government has amended the Information Technology (IT) Rules to strengthen regulations around AI-generated content, making it mandatory for platforms to clearly label artificial intelligence-generated material and maintain traceable metadata.

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  OPINION | Zuckerberg apology: Power of India's law

  August 06, 2026 17:23 IST

  Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Government of India over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, with the government treating the apology as a reflection of the strength of India's digital laws.

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  Govt has numbers for Delimitation Bill, seeks Congress support after Rijiju-Rahul talks: Sources

  August 06, 2026 17:37 IST

  According to government sources, the numbers required to pass the bill are already secured; however, since the Congress is the principal opposition party, the government wishes to bring them on board as well.

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  Lok Sabha passes key bill on UPI charges: What the new law means for users, merchants and banks

  August 06, 2026 23:46 IST

  The Lok Sabha has passed a bill empowering the government to allow banks to levy charges on UPI and other electronic payment modes. Here's what the amendment means, whether UPI users will have to pay immediately, and what could happen next.

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  Mid-air panic on Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight as passenger attempts to open emergency exit

  August 06, 2026 16:16 IST

  The passenger tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit, damaged its window panel, and threatened fellow passengers, thereby endangering the safety of those on board.

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  Heavy rain triggers high alert in Rudraprayag as Alaknanda, Mandakini rivers swell; schools shut

  August 06, 2026 15:48 IST

  Heavy rainfall has triggered a high alert in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag after rising water levels in the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. Schools have been closed as a precaution while the IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts across multiple districts.

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  Tarun Tejpal calls himself a 'political victim', says 10-year jail term is 'politically motivated'

  August 06, 2026 23:47 IST

  The Bombay High Court has convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a colleague in 2013 and sentenced him to ten years' rigorous imprisonment.

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  'Kya Bolti Public': Dipke announces nationwide campaign to highlight unemployment, education reforms

  August 06, 2026 23:45 IST

  CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke said that the Institutional accountability is in a dangerous situation in our country today. This is a dangerous sign for our democracy, he added.

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  Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for raping former Tehelka colleague in 2013

  August 06, 2026 15:01 IST

  Tarun Tejpal, the former editor of Tehelka magazine, was earlier convicted of rape by the Bombay High Court's Goa bench in connection with the sexual assault of a former colleague in 2013 during a company event.

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  Mohan Bhagwat to embark on US, Canada, key event in New York as part of RSS' global outreach

  August 06, 2026 13:47 IST

  Bhagwat's address will centre on the themes of interconnectedness, social harmony, universal brotherhood and unity. His visit to the United States is expected to be a key part of the Sangh's global outreach campaign marking its centenary year.

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  Gurugram citizens advised to 'work from home' as heavy rains disrupt traffic, cause waterlogging

  August 06, 2026 13:35 IST

  People in Gurugram have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel and opt for work from home following the heavy rainfall that have caused waterlogging at many intersections. The IMD has also issued a 'yellow' alert, forecasting heavy rains for the region.

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  'Vaiko a passionate leader who fought for Tamilians': Akhilesh's English speech goes viral | WATCH

  August 06, 2026 12:31 IST

  Speaking at an event in New Delhi in English, Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav hailed MDMK founder Vaiko and said the former Rajya Sabha member is a passionate leader, who raised the voices of Tamilians strongly in the Parliament.