Rahul & other Oppn leaders head to Gandhi Smriti to support students

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he and other I.N.D.I.A. alliance leaders were heading to Gandhi Smriti on Tees January Marg. "We go to remember the students we lost—the children driven to take their own lives after NEET paper leak," he wrote. This comes after Rahul Gandhi called a meeting at his residence to discuss evolving situation amid CJP protest.
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07:42 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Who is Ashok Sharma, Rajasthan pacer who made India debut vs Zimbabwe?

India fast bowler Ashok Sharma, who made his international debut in the first T20I against Zimbabwe, hails from Rampura, a village near Rajasthan's Jaipur. Son of a farmer, the 24-year-old finished as the tournament's highest wicket-taker in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-2026. Playing for Gujarat Titans, he clocked 154.2 km/h against Rajasthan Royals, bowling the fastest ball of IPL 2026.
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07:41 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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India successfully tests long-range surface-to-air missile Kusha

The DRDO on Thursday successfully conducted the maiden flight test of long-range surface-to-air missile Kusha from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Kusha missile system is capable of neutralising wide variety of aerial threats including fighter jets, missiles, UAVs and large enemy aircrafts within a wide range and altitude envelope.
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07:32 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Where do the govt & CJP stand as protest continues?

The protest by CJP at Jantar Mantar, which started in June, is still continuing after the outfit rebuffed government's suggestion to meet at the home or office of Union Minister JP Nadda. The outfit has been seeking Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and also no legal action against protesters. The government said it is open to talks.
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News By: Shalini ojha
07:57 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Shreyas Iyer wins 1st match as India captain after going winless in first 7 T20Is

Shreyas Iyer registered his first victory as India's T20I captain as India defeated Zimbabwe in the series opener in Harare on Thursday. India had gone winless in their first seven matches under Iyer, suffering two defeats against Ireland and four against England, while one game was abandoned. India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 and chased down the target in 13.2 overs.
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07:57 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Major punishment will be inflicted upon Iran if Houthis attack Saudi ships again: Trump

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran-backed Houthis after they attacked two Saudi Arabian ships in the Red Sea, saying, "If they do this again, US will hold Iran responsible...and major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and...Houthis." "Until now they acted very professionally and smart," Trump said as he recalled last year's US attack on the Houthis.
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07:49 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Sonam it's done bro, eat something, I’ll send homemade food: Salman Khan to Sonam Wangchuk

Bollywood actor Salman Khan asked activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike, and said that if he wants, he can send food from his home. "Sonam, it's done, bro. Don't extend this. Keep the spirit for another day if there be a need, which I doubt, and eat something," he added. Salman had extended support to protesting students.
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News By: Shalini ojha
08:13 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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PM Modi tweeted, I'm sure strict action will be taken: Salman Khan amid students' protests

A day after actor Salman Khan extended support to protesting students, he urged the students to return to their homes and parents. "The Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tweeted, and I am sure that he will take strict action against all those people who are responsible for this leak," he posted. The students are a top priority, he added.
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News By: Shalini ojha
08:11 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Army braveheart gives 6 people new lease of life by donating organs

In a selfless act, Indian Army braveheart, Naib Risaldar Virender Singh's family donated his organs, giving six people a new lease of life. In a medical milestone, lungs were also retrieved from his body along with two kidneys, liver and corneas. He was declared brain dead after suffering a stroke while performing duty in the high-altitude region of Ladakh.
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News By: Mini Tiwari
08:20 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Anurag Kashyap disowns Bobby-starrer 'Bandar', says 'Whatever came out isn't my final cut'

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has distanced himself from his recent crime-thriller 'Bandar', which stars Bobby Deol as lead. "If you noticed, I didn't give any interviews for the film. Because whatever came out isn't my final cut. So, the criticisms that came the movie's way are quite valid," he said. Anurag said the film's key message was removed during editing.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:16 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Fan asks why Rajkummar was part of song on PM Modi, he replies 'You can never know the pressure'

A fan questioned why Rajkummar Rao had appeared in the 'Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai' song on PM Narendra Modi, alongside several Bollywood celebrities. Replying to the comment, Rajkummar wrote, "One song doesn't define who I am, what I stand for or what my ideologies in life are. You can never know the pressure." The actor later deleted his response.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:43 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Question paper leak at U'khand Technical University; 2 exams cancelled

Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) has cancelled two exams for the current semester following allegations of a paper leak. An inquiry found that an external question paper setter allegedly shared questions with students on WhatsApp and the institute's internal portal before the exams. The re-examinations for the two subjects are scheduled to be held in the third week of August 2026.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
08:43 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Alam Badi Azmi, SP leader & UP’s oldest MLA, dies at 90

Alam Badi Azmi, the oldest member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and a five-time MLA from Nizamabad, passed away aged 90 at his Azamgarh residence on Wednesday. He had been unwell and was recently discharged from a Lucknow hospital. Before entering politics, the 90-year-old Samajwadi Party leader worked as an engineer after earning a diploma in 1956 from Gorakhpur.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
08:48 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Gold, silver prices fall after 3-day rally in India

The price of gold and silver fell on Thursday, following a three-day rally amid a spike in crude oil rates and inflation concerns. While the yellow metal fell to ₹1,44,605 per 10 gm, silver dropped to ₹2,22,480 per kg. On MCX, gold futures with August expiry declined by 1.96% and silver futures with September expiry fell 3.49%.
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
09:07 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Why did govt choose JP Nadda to talk to CJP?

The government chose Union Health Minister and former BJP chief JP Nadda to talk to protesting CJP because he is seen as an able and "soft" communicator, Indian Express reported. His long-standing experience and negotiation skills helped his case. Another person told IE that giving the task to Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh could have added "sense of exaggerated urgency".
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09:29 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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I could do it because I knew police were wrong: Woman who blocked police van carrying protesters

Rhiya Ahir, the woman seen blocking a police van carrying protesters in Mumbai, claimed she could do it because she knew "police were...wrong". "I asked...if they (police) had an arrest memo...they had no answer," she said. Urging people "know their rights", she said, "I thought I'd fail in my duty as an aware citizen if I let...cops take...those students."
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News By: Medhaa Gupta
09:28 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Man spits at Hungarian PM Magyar during live stream

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar was spat at by an older man during a Facebook livestream broadcast on Wednesday in Budapest. "Wishing you good health," Magyar replied to the man without stopping. At a press conference, Magyar said that people unable to control their accumulated anger needed "understanding and consolation".
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News By: Ankush Verma
09:33 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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Opp’n running away from debate, protesters not engaging in talks: Amit Malviya

BJP's Amit Malviya accused the Opposition of avoiding debate and protestors refusing talks with government over paper leak despite being invited to minister's official residence. He alleged the protests were politically motivated and aimed at delaying resolution of the issue. Malviya claimed students had been pushed into the background while political parties used protest for their own interests.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
09:33 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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We must create a culture where hard work is rewarded and merit wins: Sachin amid student protests

Amid CJP-led student protests at Jantar Mantar, Sachin Tendulkar said, "We must create a culture where hard work is rewarded, honesty is encouraged, and merit wins." He added, "I am certain we will all find solutions that strengthen our children's future and safeguard their aspirations." The protesters are demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:57 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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South Korea shifts policy on North Korea to 'peace first'

South Korea's Unification Minister Chung Dong-young has said that the country is abandoning a "denuclearisation first" policy in favour of a "peace first" approach towards North Korea. "The ultimate goal of denuclearisation has not been abandoned, but denuclearisation first has," Chung said. Chung added that demanding denuclearisation at the outset had prevented talks.
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09:51 pm Thursday, 23 July 2026

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