50 OTT platforms blocked in 2 years over obscene content: Govt
The government blocked access to 50 OTT streaming platforms in India in the past two years over obscene content, said I&B Minister of State, L Murugan in Lok Sabha. The blocked services violated sections under IT Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. The government said these provisions empower authorities to act against unlawful content.
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10:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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The government blocked access to 50 OTT streaming platforms in India in the past two years over obscene content, said I&B Minister of State, L Murugan in Lok Sabha. The blocked services violated sections under IT Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. The government said these provisions empower authorities to act against unlawful content.
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10:42 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Before presser, Rahul plays clip on violence during July 20 'Chalo Sansad' protest
Ahead of a press conference at AICC HQ in Delhi on Wednesday, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi played footage of the violence that took place during the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' protest. During the briefing, he shared three demands of students, which included Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Many Opposition leaders have criticised Centre over excessive police action on demonstrators.
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News By: Vinayak Nair
10:56 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Ahead of a press conference at AICC HQ in Delhi on Wednesday, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi played footage of the violence that took place during the July 20 'Chalo Sansad' protest. During the briefing, he shared three demands of students, which included Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Many Opposition leaders have criticised Centre over excessive police action on demonstrators.
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10:56 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Pro-Khalistan terrorist Pannun claims he spoke to CJP leaders on video call
Pro-Khalistan terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was seen in a video claiming that he held a video call with Cockroach Janta Party leaders. Pannun reportedly threatened India's disintegration and claimed that PM Narendra Modi's "fall" is inevitable. Sharing the video, BJP's Nishikant Dubey wrote, "Where is the money coming from? What's the conspiracy? Who is the real player?"
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News By: Shalini ojha
10:52 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Pro-Khalistan terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun was seen in a video claiming that he held a video call with Cockroach Janta Party leaders. Pannun reportedly threatened India's disintegration and claimed that PM Narendra Modi's "fall" is inevitable. Sharing the video, BJP's Nishikant Dubey wrote, "Where is the money coming from? What's the conspiracy? Who is the real player?"
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10:52 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Salman Khan lends support to students' protests, says 'feel sad movement took violent turn'
Actor Salman Khan lent support to students' protests and said the violent turn of a peaceful movement made him sad. He appreciated the students, calling them "courageous and brave". "This generation will make India proud," he wrote on X, adding that this issue should not be hijacked politically. "I'm sure the government will give them support," he said.
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News By: Shalini ojha
11:10 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Actor Salman Khan lent support to students' protests and said the violent turn of a peaceful movement made him sad. He appreciated the students, calling them "courageous and brave". "This generation will make India proud," he wrote on X, adding that this issue should not be hijacked politically. "I'm sure the government will give them support," he said.
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11:10 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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I was told 'please don't come': Vijeta Dahiya on being fired by CJP
Vijeta Dahiya, who was fired by CJP from all posts, spoke about the outfit's decision. "I thought they might ask me how I was doing after the viral, controversial videos, but I was told, 'Vijeta, please don't come'," he said. Vijeta was earlier confronted by people for roaming in the mall while students were beaten up at the CJP protest.
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News By: Shalini ojha
11:07 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Vijeta Dahiya, who was fired by CJP from all posts, spoke about the outfit's decision. "I thought they might ask me how I was doing after the viral, controversial videos, but I was told, 'Vijeta, please don't come'," he said. Vijeta was earlier confronted by people for roaming in the mall while students were beaten up at the CJP protest.
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11:07 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Focus on studies, avoid protests: Association of Indian Universities to students
Amid the students' agitation over NEET-UG exam leak and demands for Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Association of Indian Universities (AIU) issued an advisory to higher education institutions. AIU urged universities to counsel students with "empathy" and encourage them to "prioritise" academic pursuits. The advisory said that students should refrain from taking part in protests.
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News By: Vinayak Nair
11:19 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Amid the students' agitation over NEET-UG exam leak and demands for Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, Association of Indian Universities (AIU) issued an advisory to higher education institutions. AIU urged universities to counsel students with "empathy" and encourage them to "prioritise" academic pursuits. The advisory said that students should refrain from taking part in protests.
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11:19 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Opp'n engaged in competition for taking credit: Bansuri on students' protest
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday criticised Opposition amid students' agitation over NEET-UG exam leak. "A competition for credit-taking has begun among Opposition parties, along with a round of accusations and counter-accusations, in which a situation like 'my movement versus your movement' has been witnessed," Swaraj said. She said Centre's approach towards students' movement was "sensitive".
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News By: Vinayak Nair
11:39 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on Wednesday criticised Opposition amid students' agitation over NEET-UG exam leak. "A competition for credit-taking has begun among Opposition parties, along with a round of accusations and counter-accusations, in which a situation like 'my movement versus your movement' has been witnessed," Swaraj said. She said Centre's approach towards students' movement was "sensitive".
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11:39 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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CJP protest 'sponsored', those behind it will be exposed: Maha BJP chief
Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan on Wednesday termed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest over alleged NEET irregularities a "sponsored" agitation. He said those backing the protest would soon be identified and exposed. Chavan added that the Centre had acted against the alleged NEET paper leak, with seven to eight accused arrested and currently in jail.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:52 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Maharashtra BJP chief Ravindra Chavan on Wednesday termed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest over alleged NEET irregularities a "sponsored" agitation. He said those backing the protest would soon be identified and exposed. Chavan added that the Centre had acted against the alleged NEET paper leak, with seven to eight accused arrested and currently in jail.
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11:52 pm Wednesday, 22 July 2026
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Bought IPL team for βΉ82 crore as Valentine's Day gift for Shilpa: Raj Kundra
Businessman Raj Kundra revealed that he bought IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals as a Valentine's Day gift for his wife Shilpa Shetty and spent βΉ81.9 crore acquiring his share. "When I bought it, the valuation of the team was βΉ700 crore, now the valuation is at βΉ16,000 cr," he added. Kundra withdrew from the team after he was accused of betting.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:07 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Businessman Raj Kundra revealed that he bought IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals as a Valentine's Day gift for his wife Shilpa Shetty and spent βΉ81.9 crore acquiring his share. "When I bought it, the valuation of the team was βΉ700 crore, now the valuation is at βΉ16,000 cr," he added. Kundra withdrew from the team after he was accused of betting.
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12:07 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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16 Delhi Metro stations closed for 2nd straight day amid CJP protest
Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Janpath, Mandi House, Seva Teerth, Supreme Court, Patel Chowk, ITO and seven other Delhi Metro stations have been closed for the second consecutive day amid CJP protest. However, interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. The metro stations will continue to remain shut till further instructions.
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News By: Jayant Singh
08:00 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Lok Kalyan Marg, Janpath, Mandi House, Seva Teerth, Supreme Court, Patel Chowk, ITO and seven other Delhi Metro stations have been closed for the second consecutive day amid CJP protest. However, interchange facilities remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat. The metro stations will continue to remain shut till further instructions.
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08:00 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Additional DCP, whose video of slapping woman protester went viral, removed from Jantar Mantar
Additional DCP (North East District) Sandeep Lamba, whose video of allegedly slapping a female protester at the Cockroach Janta Party protest went viral, has been removed from Jantar Mantar. He has reportedly been asked to go back to his station of posting, Indian Express reported. "He should be...asked to be accountable for his actions," an advocate told Delhi High Court.
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08:28 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Additional DCP (North East District) Sandeep Lamba, whose video of allegedly slapping a female protester at the Cockroach Janta Party protest went viral, has been removed from Jantar Mantar. He has reportedly been asked to go back to his station of posting, Indian Express reported. "He should be...asked to be accountable for his actions," an advocate told Delhi High Court.
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08:28 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Opposition's protest outside PM's house lacked sincerity: Wangchuk's wife
Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, said the protest outside PM Narendra Modi's residence "lacked sincerity" and would have been more sincere if Opposition leaders joined them at Jantar Mantar. Leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were part of the Opposition protest. "Public can't be fooled anymore," Gitanjali said, adding that leaders can't "gaslight" anymore.
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News By: Garima Garg
08:43 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, said the protest outside PM Narendra Modi's residence "lacked sincerity" and would have been more sincere if Opposition leaders joined them at Jantar Mantar. Leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were part of the Opposition protest. "Public can't be fooled anymore," Gitanjali said, adding that leaders can't "gaslight" anymore.
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08:43 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Iran threatens Trump with '9/11-style' attack, warns of 'national mourning in US'
Iranβs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened the US with a 9/11-style attack. IRGC said, "If the war continues, we'll carry out regret-inducing operations that will lead to national mourning in America." The remarks came after President Donald Trump warned that if Iran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US would bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:35 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Iranβs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened the US with a 9/11-style attack. IRGC said, "If the war continues, we'll carry out regret-inducing operations that will lead to national mourning in America." The remarks came after President Donald Trump warned that if Iran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US would bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant.
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08:35 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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It's all about FCRA bill, many nations' nefarious designs will halt: Lawyer Jethmalani amid protests
Amid protests, renowned lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani said, "It's all about the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act bill. Too many foreign countries and their nefarious designs in India will come to a screeching halt." FCRA is a law that governs how Indian individuals, NGOs and companies may receive and use money, securities or articles sent to them from a source outside India.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
08:34 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Amid protests, renowned lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani said, "It's all about the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act bill. Too many foreign countries and their nefarious designs in India will come to a screeching halt." FCRA is a law that governs how Indian individuals, NGOs and companies may receive and use money, securities or articles sent to them from a source outside India.
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08:34 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Ford fires worker for allegedly stealing chips, biscuits worth βΉ770 in US
Ford fired a worker after accusing him of stealing Doritos and Ritz crackers worth under $8 (around βΉ770). The worker said surveillance footage showed him scanning the snacks and tapping his debit card, but the transaction timed out. Ford, which earlier dismissed another worker over a βΉ188 cookie, said it's reviewing reported issues involving Aramark-operated self-checkout kiosks at US factories.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:48 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Ford fired a worker after accusing him of stealing Doritos and Ritz crackers worth under $8 (around βΉ770). The worker said surveillance footage showed him scanning the snacks and tapping his debit card, but the transaction timed out. Ford, which earlier dismissed another worker over a βΉ188 cookie, said it's reviewing reported issues involving Aramark-operated self-checkout kiosks at US factories.
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08:48 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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NEET paper leaked thrice in 5 years, yet no accountability: Former BJP leader Annamalai
Former BJP leader K Annamalai slammed the ruling BJP-led NDA over the NEET-UG paper leak, stating that the paper leaked thrice in the last five years and "yet there was no accountability." Annamalai asked, "Why did the BJP-led central government take so long to initiate a dialogue with the protesters?" This comes amid continued protests by CJP against paper leak.
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08:48 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Former BJP leader K Annamalai slammed the ruling BJP-led NDA over the NEET-UG paper leak, stating that the paper leaked thrice in the last five years and "yet there was no accountability." Annamalai asked, "Why did the BJP-led central government take so long to initiate a dialogue with the protesters?" This comes amid continued protests by CJP against paper leak.
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08:48 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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400 booked in Mumbai for protests against NEET-UG paper leak without permission
400 people have been booked, and 13 FIRs have been registered in Mumbai between July 18 and July 22 for staging protests against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak without permission. Cases have been registered at different police stations, and notices were issued to those named in the FIRs. Protests are being held in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:14 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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400 people have been booked, and 13 FIRs have been registered in Mumbai between July 18 and July 22 for staging protests against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak without permission. Cases have been registered at different police stations, and notices were issued to those named in the FIRs. Protests are being held in solidarity with Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest.
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09:14 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Oil prices rise to six-week high
Crude oil βprices rose more than 1.5% to their highest in more than six weeks on Thursday, βwith the United States launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen's Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude climbed $1.93 to $96/barrel, its highest since June 8. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.44 to $88.27/barrel.
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News By: Pravel Jain
09:09 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Crude oil βprices rose more than 1.5% to their highest in more than six weeks on Thursday, βwith the United States launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen's Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea. Brent crude climbed $1.93 to $96/barrel, its highest since June 8. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.44 to $88.27/barrel.
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09:09 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Anurag Jain appointed NITI Aayog CEO
The Centre on Wednesday appointed Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, as NITI Aayog CEO for two years. Jain takes over the role following the departure of former CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, whose extended tenure ended earlier this year. Jain was appointed as Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary in October 2024.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:00 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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The Centre on Wednesday appointed Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, as NITI Aayog CEO for two years. Jain takes over the role following the departure of former CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, whose extended tenure ended earlier this year. Jain was appointed as Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary in October 2024.
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09:00 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Samay Raina extends support to students amid CJP protests, calls for dialogue
Comedian Samay Raina extended support to students participating in the CJP-led protests over education reforms and examination irregularities. βHow difficult is it to have a dialogue and solve things instead of waiting for them to escalate so much?β he asked. Raina said exams are many studentsβ only path to a better life and hoped their voices would bring concrete action.
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09:27 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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Comedian Samay Raina extended support to students participating in the CJP-led protests over education reforms and examination irregularities. βHow difficult is it to have a dialogue and solve things instead of waiting for them to escalate so much?β he asked. Raina said exams are many studentsβ only path to a better life and hoped their voices would bring concrete action.
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09:27 am Thursday, 23 July 2026
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