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Mumbai Police ordered an inquiry into a viral video showing a police driver threatening students. The driver allegedly warned of fabricated criminal cases and drug planting charges. This incident occurred while Mumbai witnessed protests supporting a New Delhi student agitation. The driver has been removed from his current posting pending the inquiry's completion. Police are verifying facts to address the serious allegations raised by the video.

The court directed Sonam Raghuvanshi to surrender within three weeks; the Bench said that Ms. Raghuvanshi’s continued liberty at this stage would “hinder” the ongoing trial

The charge sheet is against Sonam Raghuvanshi, the wife of the deceased, and four others

Fans across Tamil Nadu celebrated the release of Chief Minister Vijay’s 'Jana Nayagan' with grand FDFS festivities, marking what is being billed as the star-actor’s final film

LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the Opposition's demand of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, calls for Govt. statement on NEET paper 'leak'

The only tool that the state has to tame a generation that its parents cannot is brute force. Brute force may succeed in the geographic and social peripheries of the nation, but in the heartland, things are more complicated

100 people remain missing in three worst-affected districts, Assam CM Himanta Sarma said

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan grants lunch motion and agrees to hear the matter urgently on Thursday afternoon

In a post on X, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Former Travancore Devaswom Board member A. Ajikumar too arrested. Both being interrogated at Kollam Police Club

The deadline for submission of applications for the selection of its chairman and members has been extended by 15 days, to August 8

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has been holding the protest since June 20 to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination irregularities

Jana Nayagan opens strong at the box office, eyeing Rs 80 crore worldwide debut. The film collected Rs 11.37 crore India net from morning shows. Tamil Nadu is driving the collections, contributing significantly to the opening day gross. The first weekend is crucial for sustaining momentum into the second week. Strong family audience support could prove a key factor for steady collections.

India has secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 before the opening ceremony, with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain assured of at least bronze after receiving a semifinal bye. She faces T.K.B.P. Taafaki on July 31 for a place in the final. India begins its Glasgow campaign with a 124-member contingent targeting success across multiple sports.

Shashi Tharoor used a poetic couplet to criticize the government's paper leak response. Prime Minister Modi announced fast-track courts for swift punishment for offenders. This action plan aims to safeguard the future and welfare of the nation's youth. The Congress party has described the Centre's response as significantly delayed. Protests continue at Jantar Mantar and a hunger strike enters its twenty-sixth day.

Mr. Udhayan, a 1991-batch IFS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, is currently the Director of the Advanced Institute for Wildlife Conservation, Vandalur, a position he has held since June 14, 2022

Sonam Wangchuk co-founded SECMOL in 1988, and the campus reflects his philosophy: there are no uniforms or rigid classrooms; learning is experiential; and students spend as much time solving practical problems as they do reading textbooks

Google CEO Sundar Pichai defended the company's AI strategy on Wednesday. He addressed investor concerns about rivals launching new models rapidly. Pichai highlighted Gemini Flash models and teased the upcoming Gemini 4 release. Google's capital expenditures increased significantly, raising investor scrutiny. The company remains committed to maintaining its competitive edge in AI.

The Delhi High Court has started a suo motu public interest litigation to monitor stray dog management. Notices were issued to the Delhi government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Authorities must submit a status report detailing steps taken by July thirty-first. The court expressed concern over the increasing stray dog population in the city. This action follows Supreme Court directions for all High Courts to oversee compliance.

The free and maximum luggage allowances prescribed for AC three-tier, AC chair car and second-class compartments will remain unchanged