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Delhi Cabinet approves the Right to Services Bill, 2026, replacing the 2011 law with stricter penalties for delays, digital tracking, and a new grievance redressal commission.
Read Full ArticleThe Centre has constituted a high-powered task force headed by Nandan Nilekani to recommend reforms to the national examination system following the NEET controversy.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, the first resignation under public pressure in Narendra Modi's entire prime ministership, submitting his letter to PM Modi at 2:18 PM after 53 days of CJP protests, citing the need to prevent "anti-national forces" from exploiting national disunity.
On July 21, Mallikarjun Kharge's 84th birthday,, Congress leaders marched from Kharge's residence to PM Modi's home at Lok Kalyan Marg over the NEET row. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav were detained at 6:40 p.m. after Rahul refused to leave. All were later released.
PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases under the Public Examinations Act, 2024, amid the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation.
PM Modi announces fast-track courts for NEET paper leak cases as Parliament prepares to debate the ongoing controversy and student protests.
Madhya Pradesh introduced the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 in the Assembly on July 20, banning polygamy, triple talaq, nikah halala, mandating marriage registration, regulating live-in relationships, ...
Parliament's Monsoon Session opened amid protests, lathi charges, detentions, metro closures, and political turmoil. Here's the complete timeline.
Omar Abdullah declared on July 20, 2026 that the National Conference's political campaign begins with statehood and ends with the restoration of J&K's special constitutional status, as Farooq Abdullah...
Delhi Police declared the Cockroach Janata Party's "Sansad Chalo" march to Parliament on July 20 illegal, warning of immediate detention, even as Sonam Wangchuk, hospitalised after 21 days on hunger s...
West Bengal's new BJP government passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act 2026 on June 29, allowing 12-month preventive detention without trial, property confisca...
An RTI reply confirms Congress has been in unauthorised occupation of 24 Akbar Road since June 26, 2013, paying no rent, with dues "yet to be determined", even as a March 2026 eviction notice under th...
BCI seeks details on Mamata Banerjee’s advocate status after her appearance in lawyer’s robes before the Calcutta High Court.
Mamata Banerjee defies convention, refuses to resign despite massive poll defeat—triggering a constitutional debate over mandate, legality, and democratic norms.
Rahul Gandhi’s Great Nicobar visit revives debate over mega project, raising concerns on tribal rights, environment, and national security stakes.
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