Peaceful protest cannot justify police excess, uniform protocol needed: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said the Constitutional right to peaceful protest must be protected and stressed that allegations of police excesses as well as violence against security personnel during demonstrations…

NIA raids premises linked to Bihar-based businessman in Bengal’s Durgapur

Kolkata: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was conducting a raid and search operation on Monday at the residence of a Bihar-based businessman at the industrial-cum-steel township of Durgapur in West Burdwan district of…

Pralhad Joshi Takes Additional Charge as Union Education Minister After Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down

New Delhi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday assumed charge as the Union Education Minister, taking over the portfolio after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide protests over alleged examination paper leaks.

Joshi, who continues…

Three More Held in Kolkata NEET Protest Violence Case, Arrest Count Rises to 14

Kolkata: Kolkata Police have arrested three more people in connection with the violence that erupted during a protest rally over the alleged NEET paper leak and other examination irregularities on July 24, taking the total number of arrests to 14.

Maharashtra TET Paper Leak: Alleged Mastermind Bijendra Gupta Arrested in Bihar

Patna: In a major development in the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak case, police have arrested the alleged mastermind of the racket, Bijendra Gupta, from Bihar after months on the run.

Another accused, Indrajeet Singh,…

Centre promises action on exam paper leaks as Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday assured constructive dialogue and positive intervention on the issue of examination paper leaks, reaffirming its commitment to protecting students' interests and taking strict action against those responsible for…

Assam floods worsen as death toll reaches six, over 7.2 lakh people affected

Guwahati: Floods continued to batter large parts of Assam on Friday, affecting more than 7.21 lakh people across 11 districts, while the death toll in the current spell of flooding rose to six, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…

16 Delhi Metro stations shut as security tightened over Jantar Mantar protest

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday closed 16 Metro stations across central Delhi as authorities stepped up security arrangements in view of the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar.

Despite the closures, DMRC said interchange…

Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs urge Lok Sabha Speaker to allow debate on NEET row and protest clashes

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with several Opposition MPs, met Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday to demand a detailed discussion in Parliament on the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and the reported clashes during…

Sikkim Tunnel Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to Seven as Rescue Teams Continue Search

Gangtok: Rescue teams continued their round-the-clock operation on Tuesday at the under-construction Samardung tunnel of the NHPC Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim's Namchi district, where seven people have been confirmed dead following…