Chandigarh, July 23 (IANS) Former Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Thursday urged the youth protesting over the NEET paper leak to remain vigilant and ensure that their movement is not taken over by political interests. He reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aware of students’ concerns and expressed the government’s commitment to addressing their demands. Jakhar told the media here that “our children are our pride and the nation’s wealth”. He said the issues raised by the s…
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Gandhinagar, July 23 (IANS) Gujarat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Jagdish Vishwakarma on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the party of adopting what he described as a “dangerous trend” of ‘misleading’ young people over the issue of examination paper leaks, alleging that the Opposition was seeking political advantage instead of engaging in meaningful parliamentary debate.Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Agricu…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) A total of 10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across the country, of which 4,809 km have been completed while 5,580 km are under implementation, the government has informed Parliament.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the government has established a framework for regular review of all ongoing National Highway projects at the project, state and cen…
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Guwahati and Imphal zonal units of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) have stepped up operations against narcotics cartels operating out of Myanmar.India is battling narcotics smuggling on multiple fronts, with drug cartels operating out of Myanmar emerging as a major security concern. While the Guwahati and Imphal zonal units of the NCB have made several major seizures in 2025 and 2026, enforcement agencies have observed a shift in the smuggling methods and operati…
Washington, July 22 (IANS) A US federal judge has ordered alleged Punjab gang member Nitish Kaushal to remain in custody pending trial and be transferred to California to face racketeering conspiracy charges, as prosecutors released new details alleging the organisation recruited vulnerable youth in Punjab, including minors, with promises of money and opportunities to migrate abroad. US Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle of the District of Vermont on Wednesday ordered Kaushal detained pending trial…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday said that the Centre was open to discussions with all stakeholders on the examination paper leak issue. He also said that the government had held talks with representatives of the protesting CJP and had also urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike and join the ‘mainstream dialogue process’. Addressing a press conference, Nadda said the meeting with CJP representatives was held in a cordial atmosphere, duri…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda has affirmed that the government is fully prepared for an in-depth debate in Parliament regarding the NEET medical entrance exam paper leak and student concerns. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Nadda stated that the NDA government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, takes the issue with the utmost seriousness. However, he cautioned Rahul Gandhi and the Opposition against using the situation to score political points, emphasisi…
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India’s Opposition unity has constantly been defined by a paradox of convenience where on the one hand, political parties are desperately trying to project a united front against the ruling NDA while on the other, the foundational fault lines and competing ambitions at the state level continue to expose the fragility of these alliances.The ongoing political demonstrations over NEET paper leaks in the national Capital, largely spearheaded by the Congress, reflect the i…
Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) As many as eight people were killed and 14 others were injured in rain-related incidents in Gujranwala, Narowal, Pakpattan and Lahore cities of Pakistan’s Punjab province, local media reported on Wednesday. At least six people, mostly children, were killed and 10 others were injured in rain-related incidents in Gujranwala city. Meanwhile, a trailer fell into a ditch after slipping due to the rain on GT Road Bypass in Gujrat. According to the rescue officials, the fatali…
Islamabad, July 22 (IANS) Pakistan reported 22 cases of threats against journalists between April and June 2026, with Punjab province reporting the highest number of cases, local media reported on Wednesday. Punjab documented 15 cases while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported three cases involving threats to journalists in the second quarter of the year, according to a review released by the Freedom Network on Tuesday as part of its quarterly assessment of threats to media and journalists in Pakistan, P…