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National 7/24/2026

Wangchuk Ends Epic 26-Day Fast After Government Assurances; Youth Protests Rage On

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has finally ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike, a move triggered by government assurances to address his demands, including a crucial pledge not to register cases against peaceful protesters. Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, confirming the government's commitment to discuss paper leaks and education reforms in Parliament, and positively considering compensation for students affected by the NEET paper leaks. Wangchuk's fast aimed to highlight accountability issues in competitive exams and press for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, drawing national attention and solidarity from 65 Members of Parliament.

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Wangchuk Ends Epic 26-Day Fast After Government Assurances; Youth Protests Rage On
National 7/24/2026

Assam Faces 'Unimaginable' Deluge: CM Sarma Leads Boat Survey as Death Toll Hits 50

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma personally navigated the inundated districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat by boat this Wednesday, confronting an 'unimaginable' flood crisis that has tragically claimed at least 47 lives and affected over 7.21 lakh (721,000) people across 11 districts. Sivasagar remains the epicenter of the devastation, with the Dikhow River flowing dangerously above severe flood levels, leaving countless villages submerged and raising fears of a rising death toll as around 40 individuals are still reported missing.

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Assam Faces 'Unimaginable' Deluge: CM Sarma Leads Boat Survey as Death Toll Hits 50
National 7/24/2026

HDFC Bank Faces US Securities Probe, Shares Dip Amid Allegations

Shares of HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, dipped over 1% today following announcements that three US law firms have launched separate investigations into potential violations of federal securities laws. This legal scrutiny, focusing on alleged disguised payments, has added fresh concerns for investors already reacting to the bank's recent Q1 FY27 earnings, which indicated slowing profitability.

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HDFC Bank Faces US Securities Probe, Shares Dip Amid Allegations
National 7/24/2026

Top House Democrat Forced from Town Halls by Anti-Israel Threats for a Year

A leading US lawmaker, Representative Adam Smith, has revealed he could not hold public meetings, known as town halls, for over a year. The reason? A campaign of intense threats and harassment by anti-Israel activists, which included death threats against him and his wife, along with vandalism at his home and an attack on his staff. This shocking admission highlights the growing dangers faced by politicians in today's charged political scene.

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Top House Democrat Forced from Town Halls by Anti-Israel Threats for a Year
National 7/24/2026

India Cracks Down on Exam Leaks: Fast-Track Courts for Swift Justice

In a decisive move against India's persistent examination paper leak crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pledged 'strictest punishment' for culprits and announced the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure quick justice. Just hours after the Prime Minister's public commitment, the Delhi High Court immediately designated a special fast-track court at the Rouse Avenue Court Complex to exclusively handle cases under the new Anti-Paper Leak Law, highlighting the government's swift response to widespread public anger.

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India Cracks Down on Exam Leaks: Fast-Track Courts for Swift Justice
National 7/24/2026

India Accelerates Urban Groundwater Recharge Efforts Amidst Monsoon Season

In a crucial move to bolster India's urban water security, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, chaired a high-level review on July 23, 2026, focusing on the expanded Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) Programme under AMRUT 2.0. The meeting at Sankalp Bhawan highlighted the rapid scale-up of scientific groundwater recharge interventions across 75 Urban Local Bodies, a critical effort under the 'Catch the Rain' campaign to mitigate urban flooding risks and address the nation's severe groundwater depletion.

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India Accelerates Urban Groundwater Recharge Efforts Amidst Monsoon Season
National 7/24/2026

Delhi-NCR Gets Dedicated Development Focus as Ministry Splits

In a significant administrative overhaul, the Indian government has split the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two distinct departments: the Department of Capital Development and the Department of Urban Development. This move creates a dedicated unit, with its own Union Secretary, specifically for New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), aiming to accelerate planned development and expansion of this critical metropolitan area. The bifurcation marks a strategic effort to give focused attention to the unique challenges of the capital region.

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Delhi-NCR Gets Dedicated Development Focus as Ministry Splits
National 7/24/2026

India's Kusha Missile Marks 'Giant Leap' in Air Defence, Boosting Self-Reliance

India has taken a monumental step in its defence journey, successfully test-firing the indigenous Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) on July 23, 2026. The test, conducted from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, saw the missile successfully intercepting a high-speed, high-altitude electronic target, validating years of dedicated research by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and its partners. This breakthrough is being hailed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as a 'giant leap' for India's air defence and a major stride towards reducing reliance on imported military technology.

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India's Kusha Missile Marks 'Giant Leap' in Air Defence, Boosting Self-Reliance
National 7/24/2026

India's IPO Market Rises From Slump, Foreign Funds Pour In Despite Global Risks

India's primary market, where companies first offer their shares to the public, is finally shaking off a tough start to 2026, fueled by a welcome return of foreign funds. After months of shying away, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have poured over ₹17,227 crore into Indian equities this July, signaling renewed confidence in the nation's growth story even as global uncertainties linger. This surge follows a crucial intervention by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in April, which extended the validity of IPO approval letters, giving companies much-needed breathing room to launch their public issues.

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India's IPO Market Rises From Slump, Foreign Funds Pour In Despite Global Risks
National 7/24/2026

NEET Exam Row: Modi's Credibility Tested Amid Nationwide Protests and Arrests

India's government is facing a significant challenge to its credibility as the controversy around the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance exam escalates, marked by nationwide student protests and a series of arrests. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently apprehended a 'mastermind,' Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, a senior Botany teacher and National Testing Agency (NTA) expert, for allegedly leaking question papers, bringing the total arrests to nine across several cities. This development intensifies public anger and puts immense pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration to ensure accountability in a system affecting over 2.27 million aspirants.

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NEET Exam Row: Modi's Credibility Tested Amid Nationwide Protests and Arrests
National 7/24/2026

NTPC Green Powers Up Gujarat: 64.76 MW Solar Boosts India's Green Dream

NTPC Green Energy, India's leading green power player, has just fired up a new 64.76 Megawatt (MW) solar power unit at the massive Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Gujarat, marking another big step in the nation's push for clean energy. This new part of a larger 225 MW project officially started running on July 24, 2026, boosting NTPC Green Energy's total installed renewable capacity to over 10,786 MW. This move shows how serious India is about switching from dirty fossil fuels to cleaner, greener power sources.

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NTPC Green Powers Up Gujarat: 64.76 MW Solar Boosts India's Green Dream
National 7/23/2026

India's General Insurance Sector Faces Grievance Storm as Customer Complaints Skyrocket

India's general insurance sector is grappling with a significant surge in customer grievances, with complaints on the IRDAI's Bima Bharosa portal spiking by a worrying 41% in the last fiscal year, reaching 1.37 lakh for general and health insurance alone. This sharp rise, where claim rejections, delays, partial payments, and documentation disputes account for nearly 70% of issues, is prompting urgent regulatory action to protect policyholders and restore trust in the market.

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India's General Insurance Sector Faces Grievance Storm as Customer Complaints Skyrocket
National 7/23/2026

Assam's Flood Fury Deepens: 41 Dead, Over 9 Lakh Affected Amid Cloudburst and Erosion

Assam is grappling with a severe flood crisis, as the death toll has tragically climbed to 41, with over 9 lakh (900,000) people now affected across 25 districts. The catastrophe, exacerbated by intense monsoon rainfall and an upstream cloudburst in neighboring Nagaland, has submerged more than 1,800 villages and 24,897 hectares of standing crops, pushing the state into one of its worst flood emergencies in recent memory. Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Charaideo districts are among the hardest hit, with relief and rescue operations intensifying in inaccessible areas.

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Assam's Flood Fury Deepens: 41 Dead, Over 9 Lakh Affected Amid Cloudburst and Erosion
National 7/23/2026

NSE's Options Dominance Fades: Market Share Plummets Amidst Fierce Rivalry and Regulatory Shift

India's largest stock exchange, the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has seen its stronghold in the crucial equity options segment significantly weaken, with its market share dropping by over 22% between Financial Year 2024 and 2026. This decline, from a dominant 96.9% to 74.71% in premium value, signals rising competition, primarily from the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), and comes at a challenging time for NSE, which also reported a dip in overall revenue and profit ahead of its long-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO).

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NSE's Options Dominance Fades: Market Share Plummets Amidst Fierce Rivalry and Regulatory Shift
National 7/23/2026

Education Minister Pradhan's Past Protests Echo Amidst Current NEET-UG Exam Crisis

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, currently under fire for alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, is facing a stark reminder of his past: a 1997 student protest he led against a paper leak in Odisha. The irony is palpable as images and accounts resurface, showing Pradhan, then an ABVP leader, suffering police brutality and fractures while demanding accountability for exam integrity decades ago. This historical parallel highlights the intense pressure on the minister as student bodies and opposition parties nationwide call for his resignation over the ongoing crisis.

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Education Minister Pradhan's Past Protests Echo Amidst Current NEET-UG Exam Crisis
National 7/23/2026

J&K Boosts Local Economy: Two Unity Malls Approved at ₹255 Crore

In a significant move to empower its local economy and artisans, the Jammu and Kashmir government has greenlit the construction of two 'Unity Malls' in Srinagar and Jammu, a project valued at ₹255 crore. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced the initiative on Wednesday, emphasizing its role in creating dedicated platforms for regional handicrafts, handlooms, and indigenous products. This development aims to bolster market access for local producers and is a key step in the Union Territory's broader economic development strategy.

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J&K Boosts Local Economy: Two Unity Malls Approved at ₹255 Crore
National 7/23/2026

Activist Wangchuk Sets Condition to End 25-Day Hunger Strike: No Action Against Protesters

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, now on day 25 of his indefinite hunger strike, has offered to end his fast if the central government assures no punitive or retaliatory action against students and youth who participated in recent protests. This critical condition comes after Union Ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited him, offering assurances on other demands like compensation for students' families affected by the NEET paper leak and a parliamentary discussion on accountability. Wangchuk, currently at Medanta Hospital, has lost significant weight but remains firm on protecting the young protesters.

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Activist Wangchuk Sets Condition to End 25-Day Hunger Strike: No Action Against Protesters
National 7/23/2026

Telangana Braces for Intense Downpour: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Nine Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has issued a two-day heavy rainfall warning for nine districts across Telangana, signaling a significant shift in the state's weather patterns. Issued on Wednesday, July 22, the alert targets Adilabad, Komuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Khammam, forecasting rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm. The sudden downpour comes after a period of considerable rainfall deficit, marking a dramatic turn for the state.

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Telangana Braces for Intense Downpour: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Nine Districts
National 7/23/2026

Delhi Police Officer Injured Amidst Intensifying NEET Protest Stone-Pelting at Jantar Mantar

A Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) was injured in stone-pelting on Wednesday at Jantar Mantar, as protests against the alleged NEET paper leak escalated into fresh clashes. ACP Jai Prakash sustained a forehead injury while on duty, with reports indicating another ACP and four other police personnel were also hurt in separate incidents near the protest site.

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Delhi Police Officer Injured Amidst Intensifying NEET Protest Stone-Pelting at Jantar Mantar
National 7/23/2026

India's Economy Soars Amid Global Storm: RBI Confirms Robust Growth and Investment Surge

The Reserve Bank of India's latest July 2026 bulletin just dropped, painting a clear picture: India is not just riding out global economic storms but is actively thriving, holding its spot as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. This resilience is powered by strong domestic demand, robust industrial and services sectors, and a significant revival in foreign investments, showcasing a powerful counter-narrative to worldwide uncertainty.

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India's Economy Soars Amid Global Storm: RBI Confirms Robust Growth and Investment Surge
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