Why are Indian students on hunger strike in Canada’s Calgary?

Hundreds of Indian students, mostly from Punjab, are protesting and on hunger strike in Canada's Calgary after their post-graduation work permit (PGWP) applications were rejected. The students said they paid CAD 32,000 (₹21 lakh) for two-year programmes believing they were PGWP-eligible. They now argue that their programmes are being treated as non-credit courses that don't qualify for a PGWP.
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News By: Udit Gupta
10:26 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Protesting students seen struggling in heavy rain after J'khand govt denies permit to set up tents

A video has surfaced online, showing students protesting against leak and corruption in Jharkhand state exams struggling in heavy rain after the administration denied them the permission to set up tents. Students could be seen holding tarpaulin over their heads at the protest ground in Ranchi. "Hemant Soren and Rahul Gandhi's government has resorted to brutality against students," BJP said.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
10:21 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Video shows 2 men washing Congress leader Nana Patole's feet with milk, BJP slams him

A video showing two men washing senior Congress leader Nana Patole's feet with milk and showering him with flowers has sparked a row. BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule slammed Patole, calling it "the culture of Congress leaders." However, Patole said the two men were young members of his family and did so as a mark of respect on Guru Purnima.
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10:37 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Pak's Abbas, who took 8 wickets in 1st WI Test, dropped for 2nd Test

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas, who took eight wickets, including a five-for, in the first Test against West Indies, has been dropped for the second Test. Captain Babar Azam said the omission was "down to the conditions". Abbas is Pakistan's first bowler since Ehteshamuddin (1979-80 India tour) to be dropped immediately after taking a five-wicket haul in the same Test series.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:32 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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BJP leader makes offensive remarks against women colleagues in audio clips, FIR filed

Two purported audio recordings featuring Maharashtra BJP leader Vijay Chaudhari allegedly making derogatory remarks against women leaders, Union minister of State Raksha Khadse and ex-Nandurbar MP Heena Gavit, have surfaced online. Chaudhari was also heard demanding Khadse's resignation. He resigned as BJP's North Maharashtra organising secretary. An FIR has been filed against him in the matter.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:32 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Shri Ramlila Mahasangh demands preview of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana', warns of protests

Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has asked makers of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana' to organise special screening for its representatives before the film's Diwali 2026 release. The organisation said the preview would help identify scenes or dialogues that could hurt Hindu sentiments. Recalling the 'Adipurush' controversy, it threatened protests outside cinemas if its demand isn't accepted.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:58 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Iranian media trolls Trump after he calls off strikes, says 'Fool has run out of steam'

The Iranian media trolled US President Donald Trump after he called off strikes against Iran claiming Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked him to hold off the attack. "Trump the fool has run out of steam!" Iran's semi-official news agency Fars posted. There is no report in Iranian state media about Iran asking the attacks to be called off.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
10:55 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Manushi Chhillar performs to ‘Vande Mataram’ at CWG 2026 closing ceremony

Actress and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar led a large ensemble of dancers in a performance set to ‘Vande Mataram’ during the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 closing ceremony at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro. The event also marked the formal handover of hosting responsibilities to Ahmedabad for CWG 2030. Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan and his sons also performed a medley at the ceremony.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:53 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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8 killed, 8 missing & 13 injured as Kerala rains trigger landslides, flooding

Kerala CM VD Satheesan said eight people had died, eight remained missing, and 13 were injured after heavy rain triggered landslides and flooding across the state. Satheesan said 27 houses had been destroyed, 196 partially damaged, and 5,792 people shifted to 209 relief camps. He added that cleaning operations had begun in flood-affected and waterlogged areas.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:11 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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We're like a family: Jaismine on her boxing teammates at CWG 2026

When asked how the Indian boxing team handles pressure, Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Jaismine Lamboria said, "We all motivate each other, and if someone is having a down phase, the others talk to them." The 24-year-old added, "We're all like a family, including the coaching team and support staff." Indian boxers won 10 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
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11:11 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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'Spider-Man...' becomes 1st H'wood film to hit ₹300 cr in opening weekend in India

Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has become the first Hollywood movie to gross more than ₹300 crore in India on its opening weekend. It grossed ₹306.37 crore in India. It opened at ₹60.60 crore on Thursday and collected ₹49.35 crore, ₹70.25 crore, and ₹76 crore on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The film is helmed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
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11:05 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Proud of our contingent: PM Modi as India wins 39 medals at CWG 2026

PM Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026. "Proud of our contingent's performance," he wrote on X. PM Modi added, "Delighted that India has won 39 medals, including 13 golds. Throughout the Games, our talented athletes have displayed exceptional skill, determination and dedication. Their hard work will keep inspiring our youngsters."
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11:04 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan acquitted by Delhi court in sexual harassment case by women wrestlers

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation Of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers. Vinesh Phogat and Sakshee Malikkh, alongside other top wrestlers, had led a massive protest in 2023 against Brij Bhushan, which led to his ouster.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
11:02 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Billionaire Morgan forces his kids into prenups, says 'I'll give only ₹9.5 cr/yr if they don't'

Billionaire John Morgan said he forced his children to sign prenuptial agreements by threatening to take away their inheritance. Morgan said he refused even to keep option of voiding the agreement if his children cheat on their partners. He noted that if his children marry without signing prenups, they'll be given only ₹9.5 crore/year and won't inherit his billion-dollar wealth.
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11:29 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Moment of happiness: Brij Bhushan on acquittal in sexual harassment case by women wrestlers

After he was acquitted in an alleged sexual harassment case involving six women wrestlers, BJP leader and former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh called it "a moment of happiness." "I had said that day that I would hang myself if found guilty, that situation didn't arise," he stated. Vinesh Phogat was one of the wrestlers.
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11:24 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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India trying to secure control of Chabahar Port as it awaits US sanctions relief: Report

India is in talks with Iran over the future management of Chabahar Port as it awaits sanctions relief from US, ET reported. India is negotiating to keep the port under an alternative management agreement, with a provision that operational rights would revert to India once US lifts its sanctions. The US sanctions waiver had expired on April 26.
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11:42 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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AAC leader slams Pak army, says 'PoK polls are being held at gunpoint'

Awami Action Committee (AAC) leader Umar Nazir Kashmiri accused the Pakistan Army of conducting the electoral process in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) through coercive means. He alleged that the exercise is being conducted "at gunpoint" and claimed that nearly "95 per cent of genuine Kashmiri representatives" had been prevented from contesting the elections.
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11:34 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Brij Bhushan showered with flower petals after acquittal in women wrestlers' sexual harassment case

Former Wrestling Federation Of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was showered with flower petals as he reached his residence after being acquitted by a court in women wrestlers' alleged sexual harassment case. His supporters were seen calling him "tiger leader" while showering flower petals. The wrestlers had led a massive protest against him in 2023.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:56 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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Woman visits bank to check LPG subsidy, finds ₹3 short of ₹100 crore in her account in WB

The bank account of a 36-year-old woman named Kashmira Sheikh was frozen after she found ₹99,99,99,997, just ₹3 short of ₹100 crore, in it. Sheikh was visiting PNB's branch in West Bengal to check whether a subsidy for her LPG cylinder had been credited when she learned of her balance. Sheikh lives in an asbestos-roofed house and does zari embroidery.
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11:55 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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I said I'd hang myself if found guilty, it didn't come to that: Brij Bhushan in sexual abuse case

After being acquitted by a Delhi court in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, ex-WFI chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said, "I had said I'd hang myself if charges against me were proven. It didn't come to that." "The court acquitted me with honour...Those who levelled allegations against me should introspect," he added.
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11:51 am Monday, 03 August 2026

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