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27 Jul

NEET Re-Exam Candidate Dies by Suicide in Ahilyanagar, Investigation Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNEET

Ahilyanagar (Rajeev Sharma): A NEET aspirant from Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar district allegedly died by suicide shortly after the declaration of the NEET re-examination results, police said on Monday. The incident has once again drawn attention to the immense pressure faced by students preparing for competitive entrance examinations. The deceased, Ankita Sangale, was a resident of Jalalpur village in Karjat. According to the Maharashtra Police, she had scored 166 marks in the NEET re-examination. Police officials said the incident came to light on Sunday, following which a team from the Karjat Police Station reached the spot and initiated legal proceedings. The body…

27 Jul

PoK Votes Under Heavy Security as Elections Begin Amid Political Unrest

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsPok

Islamabad (Rajeev Sharma): The first phase of elections to the legislative assembly in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) began on Sunday amid unprecedented security arrangements, with authorities on high alert following months of protests and political unrest in the region. Polling is being conducted in phases and will conclude on August 10, covering 45 directly elected seats in the 53-member assembly. The remaining eight seats are reserved for women, technocrats and religious representatives. According to election authorities, the first phase covers 13 constituencies in the Mirpur division. The second round of polling is scheduled for August 2, when voters in Muzaffarabad division…

27 Jul

From Addressing Nation Via TV to Making Instagram Reels, Jantar Mantar Shifted Govt’s Mindset From Tradition to Modern

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPM Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The student-led movement over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak has emerged as more than just a campaign for examination reforms. Beyond the policy changes and political developments it triggered, the protest appears to have influenced the way the Union government is communicating with India's youngest generation. The agitation at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, driven largely by Gen Z students, culminated in a series of significant decisions, including the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, the announcement of tougher anti-paper leak measures, and the formation of a high-level committee to recommend reforms in the country's examination system.…

27 Jul

Orange Alert Issued as Monsoon Intensifies Over Punjab and Chandigarh; Heavy Rain Forecast Till July 30

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an active spell of monsoon across Punjab and Chandigarh over the next four days, with an Orange Alert issued for July 28 and 29 in view of the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. After isolated showers were reported in many areas overnight, weather conditions have turned favourable for widespread rainfall. The IMD has advised people to remain cautious as thunderstorms, lightning and intense downpours are expected to affect large parts of the region over the coming days. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, the…

27 Jul

Heavy Rainfall Likely to Lash Himachal Again as IMD Sounds Orange Alert Till July 31

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of intense monsoon activity in Himachal Pradesh, issuing an Orange Alert for several districts from July 28 to July 31. The warning comes after a brief respite from heavy rainfall over the past few days, with authorities advising residents and tourists to remain cautious. According to the IMD, a strong Western Disturbance is expected to become active over the region from Monday, bringing widespread rainfall across the state. The weather department has warned of heavy to very heavy showers, particularly in vulnerable districts, and cautioned against the possibility…

27 Jul

Punjab Pilgrims Among Victims as Bus Crashes in Himachal; Two Dead, Several Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Bilaspur (Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage journey turned tragic late Sunday night when a bus carrying devotees from Punjab overturned near Shahtalai in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, officials said. The bus, carrying over 35 pilgrims, was returning to Amritsar after the group had visited the revered Baba Balak Nath Temple at Deotsidh. The accident occurred at around 10:30 p.m., when the vehicle reportedly lost control while negotiating a stretch of road near Shahtalai before overturning. Authorities said one of the victims was a pilgrim travelling on the bus, while the second was a…

27 Jul

A Historic Western Canada Tour: His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Connects Faith, Civic Leadership, and Social Innovation in Calgary and Vancouver

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, British Columbia, Canada, TrendingPrince Rahim Aga Khan V

Calgary/Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A transformative chapter in Canadian civic and religious history unfolded across Western Canada as His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the 50th Imam of the Shia Nizari Ismaili Muslims, completed his inaugural official tour of the region. Accompanied by his sons, Prince Irfan Aga Khan and Prince Sinan Aga Khan, the multi-day visit marked the Imam’s first regional tour since succeeding his late father, Shah Karim al-Husseini (Aga Khan IV), following his passing in February 2025. Spanning high-level engagements and spiritual assemblies across Alberta and British Columbia, the visit celebrated over five decades of deep-rooted partnership…

27 Jul

Parliament Set for Heated Debate as Opposition Targets Centre Over Police Action During Student Protests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingParliament

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Parliament is expected to witness a stormy session on Monday as Opposition parties gear up to confront the Centre over the alleged use of excessive force against students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The issue is likely to dominate discussions alongside the government's proposed legislation aimed at tackling examination malpractices. The Opposition has accused security agencies of using disproportionate force during demonstrations held on July 20, with allegations that pellet guns and other crowd-control measures were used against students demanding accountability over the examination controversy. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi,…

26 Jul

Mothers, Wives and Sisters Are Driving Force Behind Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

*CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Women are emerging as the flag-bearers of hope in Bhagwant Mann Government's war against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’. A recent awareness programme held in Moga underscored a powerful message that is resonating across the state, that mothers, wives, sisters and other family members are leading the battle against substance abuse by supporting their loved ones through treatment and recovery. When a household falls into the trap of addiction, it’s the women and children who bear the harshest brunt. From economic and emotional distress to heightened risk of violence, drugs destroy homes from within. But families in Punjab…

26 Jul

‘No Cash, No Farmaish’, Only Merit-Based Govt Jobs in Punjab. Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, TrendingBhagwant Singh Mann

Zirakpur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that Punjab has established a system where neither cash nor recommendations determine success, but merit alone prevails. He said that the record 882 students from Punjab Government schools qualifying NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2026 and more than 68,000 government jobs provided solely on merit through a transparent recruitment process stand as the strongest testimony to the state government’s commitment to honesty, transparency and equal opportunity. Felicitating the successful NEET candidates at a ceremony in Zirakpur, the Chief Minister said that the historic achievement had been made…