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Keya Ghosh, the BJP's Bengal spokesperson, discussed student protests concerning alleged exam irregularities in Jharkhand. She used the platform to defend the BJP's handling of recent protests in Delhi and criticized the opposition for its response to the Jharkhand demonstrations.

An Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence, causing it to drop 300 feet mid-air and resulting in 17 injuries.

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered turbulence, resulting in minor injuries to a few passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and all passengers and crew disembarked without further incident.

Delhi Chief Minister launches the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, an economic empowerment scheme for sisters in Delhi, with a budget of ₹5,100 crore. The portal for the initiative has begun, and registration is now open.

H.D. Kumaraswamy urged members of the Central Water Resources Commission (CWRC) and Central Water Management Authority (CWMA) to visit Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to understand the ground situation. He criticized decisions being made from air-conditioned rooms in Delhi.

An FIR was registered against a Noida woman for using abusive language against PM Modi during a demonstration over the NEET paper leak. The case was transferred to Delhi.

CAQM has urged the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to deploy drones for monitoring stubble burning in paddy cultivation areas, particularly in hotspot villages and fire-prone locations. Drone surveys are to be conducted from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., a period when attempts to evade satellite detection are more likely.

India is preparing for visits by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in September. Both leaders are expected to attend the BRICS summit in Delhi on September 12-13, with Chinese officials arriving in Delhi to oversee security preparations.

The Supreme Court granted bail to two Indian Mujahideen operatives, ruling their 12-year incarceration in a Delhi terror case violated their right to liberty. The court noted the trial shows no prospect of an early conclusion.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting cloudy skies and light to moderate rainfall at isolated places throughout the day.

Delhi is promoting electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a clean air initiative but faces challenges with insufficient charging infrastructure. EV drivers in the capital report inadequate charging facilities despite an ambitious plan to phase out petrol vehicles.

Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandas was booked for controversial remarks made in a YouTube video where he stated he 'would have shot' the Jantar Mantar protestors in Delhi if he were in control.

Delhi aims to phase out gas vehicles by 2027 through an aggressive EV policy, targeting two- and three-wheelers first. The plan includes subsidies, tax waivers, and expanded charging infrastructure, with current EV registrations at 5% of vehicles. Experts praise the policy as one of India's most ambitious for reducing pollution.

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality. The initiative is part of efforts to curb air pollution in India's capital.

Delhi adopted an aggressive electric vehicle (EV) policy in July 2023, aiming to make most newly registered vehicles electric by 2027. The plan includes subsidies, expanded charging infrastructure, and phased bans on gas-powered two- and three-wheelers, with support for scrapping older vehicles and incentives for EV buyers.

Delhi's new electric vehicle policy aims to phase out gas vehicles by 2027, offering subsidies, tax waivers, and expanded charging infrastructure. Challenges include insufficient charging stations and battery range for long-distance drivers, but EV registrations have increased significantly, with over 100,000 registered in the past year.

India has sent a formal invitation to Nepal PM Balendra Shah. The invitation followed discussions between Shah's advisor and India's NSA Ajit Doval in early July and was sent through diplomatic channels after PM Modi's congratulatory remarks.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting overcast skies with moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds in the coming hours. The alert indicates severe weather conditions expected in the capital.

A four-storey building in east Delhi's Geeta Colony tilted toward one side, prompting the evacuation of all residents. Police personnel were present to keep onlookers away from the structure.

India’s youth-led Cockroach movement, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), accuses the government of breaking a promise not to act against student protesters. The CJP reports hundreds of students detained or harassed in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, threatening to restart demonstrations.

AICC praised TPCC during a review meeting in Delhi. The meeting was attended by Revanth and Mahesh Goud.

M.K. Raghavan calls for a judicial investigation into the police crackdown on students during a protest in Delhi. The incident has drawn attention to the handling of student demonstrations by authorities.

AAP is organizing a 'National Town Hall Against E20' in Delhi on August 1 to discuss pressuring the central government to withdraw E20 petrol. The event will invite experts and individuals who have faced vehicle-related issues.

A younger generation in India is challenging the government through protests against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, leading to his resignation and exposing vulnerabilities in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The 'Cockroach' protests highlight public defiance and the use of humor in political resistance.

Karnataka Cabinet expansion is likely this week, with the swearing-in of new Ministers expected on Wednesday or Thursday. The Congress party is increasing consultations in Delhi ahead of the event.

Queen Elizabeth’s School, a British state school, is opening its first overseas branch in Dubai and Delhi, aiming to serve as a model for other schools and generate new revenue.

Trinamool leaders were arrested for supporting young protestors in Delhi and later granted bail. Mamata Banerjee congratulated the protestors on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation but called it 'only an eyewash'.

Political forums and students in Delhi celebrated the victory of student protests, marked by marches and gatherings demanding accountability for the NEET question paper leak. A Union Minister resigned following the protests.

India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after nationwide youth protests demanding accountability for examination paper leaks. His resignation was announced on X as police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Delhi ahead of planned talks with ministers.

Students in Bihar triggered protests at the Bihar Assembly on the final day of the Monsoon session, influenced by the Cockroach Janta Party's actions in Delhi regarding the NEET medical entrance test paper leak.

Students in Hyderabad marched to protest the NEET issue and demanded the resignation of the Union Education Minister. They condemned police actions against protesters during a recent Parliament march in Delhi as part of a Telangana-wide bandh.

The CRPF is verifying reports of pellet guns being used against protesters in Delhi during a July 20 protest led by the CJP. The Hindu reported that two individuals were hit by pellets allegedly fired by RAF personnel during the demonstration.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Punjab as part of an investigation into a ₹450 crore bank loan fraud case linked to a CBI inquiry. The probe involves an alleged fraud where a loan was availed from a consortium of banks.

Students in Delhi staged a protest against paper leaks and police action. The demonstration highlights concerns over academic integrity and law enforcement responses.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to the BRICS summit in Delhi. The Indian government extended the invitation for him to participate as a guest.

Two CBI cases against Ranjit 'Don' related to the 2003 CAT paper leak remain pending in courts. The Patna case is at the trial stage, while the Delhi case has not yet reached trial.

India's 'Cockroach' protest movement, initially a social media satire, has evolved into a Gen Z-led campaign addressing corruption and high youth unemployment. It is showing signs of expanding beyond Delhi.

SFI activists staged a protest in Hassan to condemn police action against students in Delhi. The demonstration highlights tensions over law enforcement interactions with students.

CPI(M) has warned of a protest in Andhra Pradesh if Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. Repeated examination paper leaks have caused student protests in Delhi, according to Srinivasa Rao.

The Students Islamic Organisation of India and Solidarity Youth Movement held a rally in Basavakalyan to condemn police excesses against protesting students in Delhi.