Thirteen Indian seafarers are trapped aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, with their union warning that the crew is facing a "terrible and life-threatening situation" amid continuing Russian missile and drone attacks in the Black Sea region.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday threatened to relaunch its nationwide agitation, alleging that a Supreme Court order allowing investigations into existing FIRs could be "weaponised" to harass peaceful protesters despite the Centre's assurances that no action would be taken against them.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has hit back sharply at BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut over her controversial "Generation Gutter" remarks, saying she lacks seriousness as a politician and alleging that even members of her own party do not take her seriously.
Indian Railways on Tuesday announced a major milestone in strengthening India-Nepal freight connectivity with the successful operation of the first-ever direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard in Nepal.
Guwahati/IBNS: The death toll from the devastating floods in Assam remained at 68 on Tuesday, with the overall situation showing marginal improvement even as more than 5.24 lakh people continue to be affected across the state, according to media reports.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi Police over its crackdown on Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters, stressing that any inquiry would be meaningless unless responsibility for the alleged excesses was fixed, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das has strongly defended the group's celebratory dance following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying the backlash reflects an inability to understand the "language of Gen Z".
New Delhi/IBNS: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has claimed that the central government shared notifications issued by Bihar and Assam withdrawing FIRs against NEET protesters after a marathon meeting between the two sides.
Mumbai-based model Rhiya Ahir, who became a symbol of protest after standing in front of a police van carrying detained demonstrators, has approached the cyber police alleging online threats, harassment and abuse following her viral act.
Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a rousing welcome from BJP and NDA MPs when he arrived at Parliament on Monday, two days after stepping down following weeks of nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak controversy.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to resume its protest as early as Tuesday, alleging that the government has failed to honour an understanding on police action against protesters detained during weeks of demonstrations across the country.
Chennai/IBNS: The Madras High Court on Monday cancelled the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to provide public employment to the families of those who died in the Karur stampede, putting the appointments made as part of the relief measures under judicial scrutiny.
Rajkot/IBNS: An IndiGo flight carrying 194 passengers made an emergency landing at Rajkot airport in Gujarat on Monday after the crew detected smoke in the aircraft’s cargo hold, according to sources.
A rocket scientist, the architect of Aadhaar and the director of an IIT may appear to have little in common with examination administration. Yet their selection for a task force set up to overhaul India’s examination system reveals how dramatically the government is now viewing the problem.
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata Police on Monday carried out a reconstruction of events at Dharmatala in connection with the alleged assault on police personnel and the harassment of journalists.
Patna/IBNS: A Bihar Police constable has been suspended after a video purportedly showing him firing an AK-47 rifle during a crackdown on NEET protesters in Bihar's Siwan district went viral on social media, according to media reports.
New Delhi/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Aparajita Sarangi's daughter Archita Sarangi's post welcoming Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as the Union Education Minister has caused embarrassment for the party as well as discontent among workers, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: A new Instagram community page titled 'E20 Janta Party' is rapidly gaining followers after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement forced Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as Union Education Minister amid the nationwide NEET protests.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Monday strongly rebuked the Delhi Police over its crackdown on protesters demonstrating against the alleged NEET paper leak, reaffirming that the right to peaceful protest is a fundamental constitutional guarantee, according to media reports.
INS Sudarshini, the Indian Navy's sail training ship, departed Boston, USA, on July 25 as part of its ongoing Lokayan 26 deployment.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday delivered a sharp message to Pakistan on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, contrasting India's technological and economic progress with what he described as Pakistan's continued support for terrorism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, to be headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, with the mandate to overhaul India's examination system and submit recommendations to the government.
Pralhad Joshi officially took charge of the Ministry of Education at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday, a day after Dharmendra Pradhan quit amid severe NEET paper leak protests in the country.
The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) called off its over-a-month-long protest on Saturday, just hours after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned over the NEET paper leak controversy and the Centre accepted several of the outfit's key demands.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has offered to join hands with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying the two parties should hold talks before it is too late.
The Bombay High Court has refused to grant interim maintenance to a woman living in New Jersey, noting that she earns more than her husband and that his IT job could face uncertainty amid increasing competition and the growing use of artificial intelligence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopping for a jhalmuri break during an election campaign in West Bengal was once the kind of carefully crafted image that would dominate India's online discourse. For years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) enjoyed an almost unchallenged advantage on the internet, particularly on X (formerly Twitter) and WhatsApp, where critics often referred to its vast ecosystem as "WhatsApp University."
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Saturday congratulated students protesting against the NEET paper leak after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, calling the development a “huge step” towards reshaping India’s education system.
For Abhijeet Dipke, the face of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the end of a 37-day protest has brought something he had almost forgotten — a sense of normalcy.
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India's new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid massive nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
