NEET Row Intensifies as Annamalai and Anna Hazare Seek Accountability K Annamalai and Anna Hazare have separately questioned the handling of the NEET controversy as student protests continue in Delhi. Their interventions place renewed focus on alleged paper leaks, delayed talks, ministerial responsibility, and trust in the examination system. NEET Protests Bring New Pressure for Dialogue and Responsibility New Delhi,

Repeated local Covid-19 spikes in India are being driven by new Omicron variants, declining immunity and changing regional conditions. Experts say current Covid infections in India resemble limited endemic outbreaks, not a nationwide resurgence.   Small increases in Covid-19 infections are once again being reported from parts of India, including Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata and a few other locations. The developments have raised familiar conc

ISRO VSSC Apprentice Walk-In 2026 for 460 Posts on July 25 Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre will conduct a walk-in selection drive in Thiruvananthapuram on July 25, 2026, for 460 Graduate and Technician Apprentice training positions. Candidates will be shortlisted on academic marks and eligibility.

Meta AI Adds Parent Alerts for Teen Crisis Conversations New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Meta has introduced a new safety system that can notify supervising parents when a teenager’s conversation with Meta AI shows possible signs of suicide or self-harm. Human Review Required Before Parents Receive Notifications The feature works through Instagram’s parental supervision system and covers Meta AI conversations c

Hyderabad Engineer Uday Ruddarraju Takes OpenAI Compute Role OpenAI has promoted infrastructure executive Uday Ruddarraju to CTO, Compute, about a year after he joined from xAI. The CBIT and University of Minnesota alumnus will help lead the expansion of compute, networking, storage, and data-centre systems.   Uday Ruddarraju Appointed OpenAI CTO of Compute New Delhi, July 22, 2026: OpenAI has promoted Indian-

Sonam Wangchuk Fast Enters Day 25 Amid NEET Protest Talks Sonam Wangchuk remains under medical observation at Medanta Hospital after meeting Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh. The meeting has raised speculation over whether he will end his 25-day hunger strike linked to demands for accountability over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Activist and education reformist Sonam Wangchuk remained under medical

Rahul Gandhi NEET Protest Triggers Fresh Congress-BJP Clash Rahul Gandhi’s detention during an Opposition protest near the Prime Minister’s residence has intensified the political battle over alleged NEET and examination irregularities. Congress says it is demanding accountability, while the government has accused the party of prioritising political spectacle. New Delhi, July 22, 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has

TVK Seeks State Control Over Medical Education, End to NEET Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has renewed its demand to abolish NEET and give states complete authority over education and medical admissions. The party has also proposed constitutional changes to transfer education-related powers from the Centre to the states. TVK Expands Its Position Against NEET Chennai, July 22, 2026: The TVK state control over medica

CJP Protest Expands as Global Media Examines Modi Government Response The CJP-led Jantar Mantar agitation has attracted international media attention while drawing students, parents and professionals from different parts of India. The widening participation has raised questions about whether it could become a broader political challenge for the Modi government. New Delhi, July 22, 2026: The continuing CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar has

Naidu to Invite PM Modi for Bhogapuram Airport Launch Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is visiting New Delhi to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram on August 1. He is also expected to meet several senior Union ministers to discuss matters concerning the state. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is visiting New Delhi on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to meet

Rahul Gandhi Seeks PM Modi’s Resignation After Delhi Protest Clash Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and senior Congress leaders staged a sit-in near the Prime Minister’s residence after police action against student protesters in Delhi. The party demanded resignations, a parliamentary debate, and an inquiry into the clashes.   Rahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest Over Delhi Student Crackdown The Congress protest over th

Mumbai Man Sends Food to CJP Protesters During Delhi Rain A prepaid food order sent by Mumbai resident Anuj Rawat reached CJP protesters at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar during heavy rain. The gesture highlighted how supporters outside the capital were remotely helping demonstrators with meals, tea, and snacks. Rain-Soaked Delivery Earns Praise at Jantar Mantar New Delhi, July 21, 2026: A Mumbai man sent food to CJ

PM Modi Calls NEET Leak a National Issue, Seeks Tough Action Minister Narendra Modi has defended the government’s response to the NEET paper leak, called for strict punishment of those responsible, and asked NDA MPs to reach out to students following major protests in Delhi.   Government Focuses on Rebuilding Students’ Trust The PM Modi NEET paper leak response took centre stage at an NDA Parliamentary Party meeting in New

CJP Rejects Nadda Meeting, Says Key NEET Demands Remain Unanswered CJP representatives disputed the Centre’s account of talks with JP Nadda, saying the meetings produced no firm commitment on demands linked to the NEET paper leak protest. The government urged protesters to end their sit-in and help restore normalcy in Delhi.   CJP Rejects Nadda Meeting, Says Key NEET Demands Remain Unanswered Cockroach Janta Party representa

Workers Trapped After Blast at Sikkim Hydropower Tunnel Rescue teams are battling hazardous gas, low oxygen, and blocked passages at the Samardung tunnel in Sikkim. The incident occurred at the under-construction Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Namchi district.   Hazardous Gas Slows Rescue Teams in Namchi A major Samardung tunnel rescue operation continued in Sikkim’s Namchi district on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after