NEET Row Deepens as Parliament Faces Fresh Disruptions The NEET paper leak controversy intensified in New Delhi as Opposition protests disrupted Parliament. Rahul Gandhi also demanded accountability over alleged pellet-gun injuries, while the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remained unresolved.   NEET Protest Disrupts Parliament as Rahul Gandhi Targets Centre New Delhi, July 24, 2026: The

What Triggered the Aviation Ownership Debate? Adani Enterprises has denied reports that it is planning an airline, a day after IndiGo raised concerns about allowing airport operators to own carriers. The developments have renewed debate over competition, airport neutrality, and consumer interests in Indian aviation.   Adani Denies Airline Entry as IndiGo Flags Ownership Risk New Delhi, July 24, 2026: Adani air

The Centre has appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar as India's new Higher Education Secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi in a major bureaucratic reshuffle. With extensive administrative experience, Gangwar now leads higher education policy, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.   The Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, su

India’s Key Medal Prospects at Glasgow 2026 India enters the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with more than 120 athletes and medal hopes led by Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain. The reduced 10-sport programme makes athletics, boxing, and weightlifting central to the campaign. India Begins Glasgow 2026 Campaign With Medal Hopes Across 10 Sports New Delhi, Jul

India’s Himalayan Surveillance Network Expands Near the China Border India is strengthening high-altitude surveillance from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh through mountain radars, airborne warning platforms, satellite imagery, and integrated command networks. The effort aims to close terrain-driven detection gaps along the Line of Actual Control.   Why India Is Strengthening Detection Along the LAC India’s Himalayan

Article 370 Leads 72nd National Film Awards 2026 Winners The 72nd National Film Awards 2026 full winners list was announced in New Delhi on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The awards recognised feature films, non-feature productions, and cinema writing certified during the 2024 calendar year. Article 370 secured the prestigious Best Feature Film award, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor in a Leading Role honour. Yami Gautam received Best Ac

Four Indian Sailors Killed in Cargo Ship Attack Near Odesa Four Indian nationals died, and another was critically injured after the MV Golden Leo was attacked while leaving Ukraine’s Odesa port on July 19. India condemned the strike and said its mission is to assist those affected.   MV Golden Leo Attack Kills Four Indians Near Ukraine’s Odesa The MV Golden Leo attack near Ukraine’s Odesa port killed four Indian national

PV Sindhu Makes History With Maiden Japan Open Crown PV Sindhu produced a commanding straight-game victory over Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi to claim the Japan Open 2026 women’s singles crown. The historic triumph made Sindhu the first Indian to win the tournament and delivered her maiden BWF Super 750 title.   PV Sindhu Wins Historic Japan Open 2026 Title PV Sindhu created Indian badminton history by defeating home favourite A

Health Fears Grow as Wangchuk Prepares Parliament March New Delhi, July 17, 2026: The proposed Sonam Wangchuk July 20 march to Parliament has become the central focus of the youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar as the activist’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday. Despite growing concerns about his deteriorating health, Wangchuk has indicated that he intends to remain alive and continue the protest until the planned

India’s First Hydrogen Train Begins Operations Between Jind and Sonipat India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered passenger train has begun operating on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. Passengers searching for the Jind Sonipat hydrogen train timing can use the daily services numbered 74010 and 74009. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the train at Jind railway station on July 17, 2026. The launch marks Indian Railways’ first

Indian Man Stabbed at Utah Mall in Alleged Anti-Muslim Attack An Indian man was stabbed more than 15 times at a Utah mall in what authorities believe was a targeted, religiously motivated attack. The victim, identified as Hyderabad resident Syed Sohailuddin, remains hospitalised after undergoing multiple surgeries. The attack took place on Monday afternoon at Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City, near Salt Lake City. Police arrested 48-year-old Peter Mic

Thailand 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Indians Retained in 2026 Thailand’s 30-day visa-free entry for Indians will continue under the country’s revised 2026 travel policy. However, Indian passport holders will now be permitted to stay without a visa for a maximum of 30 days instead of the earlier 60-day period. The decision offers relief to Indian tourists after uncertainty over whether Thailand would completely remove India from its visa-exemption prog

Shashi Tharoor Appeals to Sonam Wangchuk as 18-Day Fast Raises Health Fears Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, as concerns grow over his deteriorating health and the medical dangers associated with prolonged fasting. Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 18th day on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Reports said he had experienced considerable weight and muscle loss

India-UK Social Security Pact 2026: How Indian Workers Can Save More The India-UK social security agreement that came into effect on July 15, 2026, is expected to reduce the financial burden on thousands of Indian professionals temporarily working in the United Kingdom. Under the new arrangement, eligible employees sent to the UK by Indian companies will not have to pay social security contributions in both countries for assignments lasting up to five ye

An explosion at a metal-melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven others. Emergency crews controlled the fire, while police began examining the circumstances behind the accident.   A worker from Bihar was killed and seven others sustained serious burn injuries following an explosion at a private metal-melting factory in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district on Tuesday, July 14.