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  North East floods: Heavy rains to continue in Assam, Arunachal, Nagaland till August 1 | 10 Points

  July 30, 2026 23:00 IST

  Floods continue to batter parts of the North East, with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland among the worst affected. Here's a look at 12 major developments, including the latest death toll, relief efforts, weather warnings, Central assistance and the road to recovery.

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  OPINION | Amit Shah can't be called a coward

  July 30, 2026 17:40 IST

  Without much ado, Rahul Gandhi alleged that it was Home Minister Amit Shah who ordered security forces to fire on protesters on July 20. The LoP went on to allege that Amit Shah is afraid and this was the reason why he did not come to the House during discussion.

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  Delhi govt to drop legal action against NEET leak protesters, detainees to be released after review

  July 30, 2026 17:31 IST

  Those protesters who were arrested or detained during CJP's agitation on NEET paper leak at the Jantar Mantar will be released by the police following a review, a Delhi government's order has stated.

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  Abhijeet Dipke demands Amit Shah's resignation over July 20 incident, says 'democracy under danger'

  July 30, 2026 16:30 IST

  CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has demanded the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, claiming that he ordered the crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar on July 20. He also questioned Pralhad Joshi's appointment as education minister, calling him a 'weird man'.

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  After Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha passes bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram

  July 30, 2026 16:25 IST

  Lok Sabha has passed the Vande Mataram bill, a day after it was passed in Rajya Sabha. The bill will now be sent to president to become a legal act.

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  'Can't hide behind closed doors': Kharge lambasts PM Modi, Amit Shah over July 20 incident in Delhi

  July 30, 2026 16:01 IST

  Speaking in the Rajya Sabha after the anti-paper bill was tabled, Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah over violence against students during the NEET paper leak.

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  Jitendra Singh tables anti-paper leak bill in Rajya Sabha, calls it govt's commitment to students

  July 30, 2026 14:39 IST

  Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law with stricter punishment with the government asserting that the measure was taken as it is "open to learning from experiences".

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  'Public Exams Amendment Bill not enough': CJP says govt must explain measures to prevent paper leaks

  July 30, 2026 15:01 IST

  Ashutosh Ranka added that there was no discussion on strengthening exam infrastructure, regulating coaching centres, improving exam schedules, revising the syllabus, ensuring transparency, or reforming the NTA, SSC and other examination-conducting bodies.

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  'Proud of Railways': Sonam Wangchuk praises Vande Bharat journey but reminds Centre of its promises

  July 30, 2026 13:06 IST

  Activist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, days after ending his 26-day hunger strike over the paper leak issue.

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  Mamata in spotlight as Kalyan Banerjee, Priyanka Gandhi trade barbs in playful Parliament exchange

  July 30, 2026 13:57 IST

  The interesting banter between Kalyan Banerjee and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took place while the TMC MP was protesting outside Makar Dwar against the 20 Trinamool MPs' merger with the NCPI.

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  Supreme Court seeks Centre's SOP on pellet gun use, issues notice on plea seeking ban

  July 30, 2026 12:06 IST

  The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of pellet guns while hearing a plea seeking a ban on their use for crowd control. The petition also seeks compensation for those injured during the July 20 Jantar Mantar police action.

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  'Continue your duties fearlessly, I will take responsibility': CRPF chief amid pellet gun row

  July 30, 2026 10:58 IST

  CRPF Director General's statement came amid reports of alleged use of pellet guns by security forces during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.

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  Parliament: Rajya Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill; House adjourned till tomorrow | As it happened

  July 30, 2026 23:37 IST

  Public Exams Amendment Bill, tabled in Rajya Sabha by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. The bill would now be sent to President Droupadi Murmu for assent.

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  Three dead, over 5 lakh affected as Odisha flood worsens: How is govt carrying out rescue operation?

  July 30, 2026 8:56 IST

  Even as north Odisha districts continued to battle floods, fresh concerns emerged over rising water levels in the Mahanadi river system following heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.

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  How many jobs did Indian Railways create in the last 12 years? Railway Minister shares data

  July 30, 2026 8:48 IST

  Indian Railways recruited 5.56 lakh people between 2014 and June 2026, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament. He also shared updated TTE deployment norms and explained ticket cancellation and refund rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express.

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  Sonam Raghuvanshi surrenders before Meghalaya court after Supreme Court cancels her bail

  July 30, 2026 7:28 IST

  Sonam Raghuvanshi, the accused and a resident of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, was remanded to judicial custody on Tuesday, East Khasi Hills district Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said.

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  Bankipur, Datia, Manjalpur bypolls: Polling concludes; check the voter turnout here

  July 30, 2026 19:08 IST

  Polling was held on Thursday for the Assembly bypolls in Bankipur, Datia and Manjalpur, with counting scheduled for August 3. The contests were significant for the BJP and the Congress, while Prashant Kishor's electoral debut from Bankipur has added a new dimension to the Bihar race.

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  Death toll rises 78 with three more deaths in Assam floods, IMD predicts heavy rains for the state

  July 30, 2026 6:48 IST

  In Assam floods, altogether 3,00,031 people remained affected, with Charaideo being the worst-hit with 1,37,561 people impacted, followed by Sivasagar (84,600) and Jorhat (49,911).

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  Meta in correction mode, outlines these safeguards after PM Modi’s Facebook post issue | DETAILS

  July 29, 2026 22:08 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first direct selfie video was restricted on Facebook briefly, wherein he vowed to crack down on the paper leak issues in the country. The tech giant Meta has revealed the new measures it has undertaken for such high-profile posts.

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  No proof of engine damage, mileage decline in vehicles due to E20: Centre tells Parliament

  July 29, 2026 21:15 IST

  In a written reply, Nitin Gadkari said concerns over engine damage or reduced mileage due to E20 petrol are not backed by scientific evidence. He said extensive studies, field trials and consultations conducted before the rollout found no significant impact on vehicle performance, engine durability.

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  Rahul Gandhi slams anti-paper leak bill, calls it band-aid when 'students need surgery' | Top Quotes

  July 29, 2026 19:51 IST

  Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the Anti-Paper Leak Bill, calling it a temporary fix to a systemic problem and arguing that students were demanding a complete overhaul of the examination system.

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  'No evidence of gunshot..': Delhi Police on viral claims that a protester sustained gunshot injuries

  July 29, 2026 18:52 IST

  "Therefore, the claim of gunshot injury is not supported by the medical findings on the MLC. The public is advised to verify information through authentic sources before sharing such claims," Delhi Police in a post on X said.

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  Pellet guns, electric batons, lathis with nails used on students: Rahul demands Amit Shah's sacking

  July 29, 2026 19:33 IST

  Rahul Gandhi alleged that students protesting in Delhi were subjected to police brutality, claiming they were fired upon with pellet guns and assaulted during the demonstrations. He claimed to have seen medical certificates documenting the injuries and cited videos showing a cop slapping a minor.

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  'Aims to dismantle paper leak ecosystem': Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on bill's passage in LS

  July 29, 2026 18:00 IST

  The anti-paper leak amendment bill was passed in the Lok Sabha through a voice vote. New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reacted to the passage, stating that the bill will aim to "dismantle the paper leak ecosystem" from the nation.

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  Right-wing commentator Mohandas booked for derogatory remarks against women at Jantar Mantar protest

  July 29, 2026 17:00 IST

  A right-wing commentator allegedly made derogatory remarks against women present at the Jantar Mantar protests. The commentator has been booked by the Kerala Police's Cyber Crime wing under Sections 192 and 353(1)(b) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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  OPINION | Stringent law against exam paper leak passed

  July 29, 2026 16:47 IST

  There is no doubt the anti-paper leak bill will get a safe passage in both Houses of Parliament. The noose of law will be tightened against paper leak mafias. The Centre's intent and policy are clear. Those who indulge in paper leaks will not be spared, and justice will be ensured at the earliest.

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  'No shots fired, tear gas was used': Jitendra Singh rejects Rahul Gandhi's student shooting claim

  July 29, 2026 16:08 IST

  "It's quite shocking to witness how the LoP, Rahul Gandhi, used such unparliamentary language in the parliament. What could be more unfortunate than calling the youth of this country idiots?" Jitendra Singh said.

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  Anti-paper leak amendment bill passed in Lok Sabha amid uproar over Rahul's student shooting claim

  July 29, 2026 16:35 IST

  Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote amid sloganeering and uproar from the Opposition. The lower House has now been adjourned till 11 am tomorrow.