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47 NTA officials sacked amid nationwide student protests, more cleanup to follow

India, July 24 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated the services of 47 officials as part of what is being described as a major overhaul of the examination body, which has remained under... Read More


Human rights panel orders probe into alleged 'custodial torture' in Sohna

India, July 24 -- The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of allegations of custodial violence in Gurugram's Sohna observing that "police custody cannot become ... Read More


The changemaker: A 17-year-old's innovation to prevent blindness

India, July 24 -- At just 17, Siddhartha Manaktala has defied expectations. Despite still being in school and lacking formal specialisation, he created an artificial intelligence (AI) app that scans p... Read More


Indonesian police hunt drug network behind Riau seizure

Pekanbaru, Riau, July 24 -- Police in Indonesia's Riau province are searching for the alleged mastermind of a drug syndicate after seizing four kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 48,411 ecstasy ... Read More


Chris Affleck, mother of actors Ben and Casey Affleck, dies at 83

New Delhi, July 24 -- Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of Hollywood actors Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, has died at the age of 83 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2025. Accord... Read More


'End of hunger, beginning of accountability': Sonam Wangchuk on why he called off 26-day fast

India, July 24 -- Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Thursday ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the Centre and Members of Parliament that the alleged NEET paper le... Read More


'Cases of children with Type 1 diabetes spiralling 6% to 7% annually'

India, July 24 -- Even as diabetes has been recognised as an epidemic across the nation, city doctors have expressed concern that cases of Type 1 paediatric diabetes are witnessing a steady rise of 6%... Read More


"I was eagerly waiting to wear blues again": Mayank Yadav after match-winning return against Zimbabwe

Harare, July 24 -- Indian speedster Mayank Yadav reflected on his two-year wait to wear the India jersey, saying that the wicket he took on his very first delivery duirng his comeback game made the lo... Read More


Six hurt as BEST bus slams median in Powai, third mishap in a week

India, July 24 -- Six passengers suffered minor injuries when a BEST bus crashed into a median at Powai on Thursday morning, the third accident involving a BEST bus this week. Monday's accident at Man... Read More


Manushi Chhillar recalls giving NEET exam twice due to paper leak, backs student protests: 'Accepted failure in system'

India, July 24 -- As outrage over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak continues to fuel student protests across the country, actor and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar has added her voice to the gro... Read More