Jaipur, July 28 (IANS) Amid the nationwide political uproar over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, the issue of the 2021 REET paper leak in Rajasthan has once again taken centre stage. Rajasthan Minister Dr Kirodi Lal Meena has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking a comprehensive probe by Central agencies into alleged paper leak cases that occurred during the previous Congress government.In the letter, Meena names former Education Minister Govind Singh Dotasra…
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Kohima, July 27 (IANS) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday stressed the need for specialised investigation and greater technological capability to tackle emerging security challenges, saying organised extortion, drug trafficking, cybercrime, financial fraud, human trafficking, and crimes against women and children demand a more modern and coordinated policing approach. Flagging off 549 new police vehicles and 12 Mobile Forensic Vans at the Police Complex in Chumoukedima, the Chief Mini…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Dharmendra Pradhan made his first appearance in Parliament on Monday after resigning as Union Education Minister. He received a rousing welcome from BJP and NDA MPs. It was a show of the NDA’s continued backing for the Odisha leader. During the reception, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh approached Pradhan and expressed sympathy over his resignation, saying, “It happens.” Pradhan responded sharply, saying, “Nothing happened. I am a street fighter, not an AC-room activist…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday appealed to the Opposition to allow the House to function smoothly and participate in a detailed discussion on the exam amendment bill, saying the proposed legislation is aimed at safeguarding the future of students and strengthening the country’s examination system. The Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid intense sloganeer…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Monday after the Opposition continued to disrupt proceedings over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against protesting students, marking yet another day of the Monsoon Session without any legislative business.The House was earlier adjourned till noon. When it reconvened after the hour-long break, Congress member Pramod Tiwari (Rajasthan) raised the NEET paper leak issue.He said that under Article 75, the Council of …
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The nation on Monday paid heartfelt tributes to former President and renowned scientist Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary, remembering his extraordinary contributions to India’s defence, space and missile programmes. Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the former President in a post on X, writing: “Tributes to a visionary and architect of India’s space & missile programmes Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Ji on his Punyatithi. Dr Kalam Ji’s excelle…
Mumbai, July 27 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the BJP-led NDA government, the Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Monday claimed that the Centre became a “laughing stock” during the 35-day agitation by youth and student leaders at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. In a sharply worded editorial in its mouthpiece, ‘Saamana’, the Thackeray faction stated that the sustained protests against the NEET exam paper leaks gave the Central government a “full-time reality check”, severely fracturing th…
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday led greetings on the 87th Raising Day of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), paying tribute to the force’s courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation’s internal security. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended their wishes, praising the CRPF’s outstanding service and contributions to national security.In …
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The BJP and Congress engaged in a sharp political exchange on Sunday after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi sought accountability for the police action against students protesting over the NEET paper leaks and other examination-related irregularities in Delhi on July 20. While the BJP accused Gandhi of attempting to incite unrest for political gains, the Congress asserted that the issue would be raised in Parliament.The latest political confrontation c…
New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding accountability for the alleged assault on students who were peacefully protesting in Delhi on July 20. In his letter, Gandhi said that the students were protesting for a fair and accountable education system but were met with excessive force by security personnel.”I write to demand accountability for the barbaric assault on students who were peacefully protes…