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CJP Protest in Delhi Live: Abhijeet Dipke continues Jantar Mantar protest; check latest updates

CJP protest live updates: The Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar continues for another day. Protesters demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET examination irregularities. Delhi Police registered FIRs after clashes erupted during a march towards Parliament. Activist Sonam Wangchuk remains hospitalized while continuing his hunger strike.

The Economic Times · Jul 21

At least 25 dead and many missing as monsoon rains cause havoc across India

National weather agency forecasts heavy rain across northern, eastern and northeastern India over coming week

The Independent UK · Jul 20

What Happened Before the Chalo Sansad March?

As thousands gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar ahead of the planned 'Chalo Sansad' march, social reformer Sonam Wangchuk made a significant announcement that changed the direction of the protest. Instead of simply continuing his hunger strike, he laid down three clear conditions under which he would end his fast. At…

MyLifeXP · Jul 20

Court grants 39-hour police custody of two accused in Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case

Ram Shankar Yadav and Manish Yadav received thirty-nine hours of police custody. Investigators will question the accused regarding alleged donation embezzlement for the Ram Mandir. The two men are expected to be taken from jail on Saturday for interrogation. Police aim to examine the diversion of funds and gather more…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

"Allegations against India were baseless, lacked facts or proof": Former envoy to Canada Sanjay Verma on Nijjar case

Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada Sanjay Verma said allegations linking India to Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing were baseless and unsupported by evidence, reiterating New Delhi's longstanding concerns over Khalistani extremist activities in Canada.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Covid rising in India again? 12 cases, 4 deaths reported in AP: How an unlinked spike is puzzling officials

Covid Cases in AP? Twelve COVID-19 cases and four deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh recently. These infections appeared across four districts without a clear outbreak zone. Officials have sent five samples for variant identification to Pune's National Institute of Virology. Most deceased individuals had pre-existing serious health conditions before…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

This 17-year-old is commanding nearly 300 US Navy cadets, and her inspiring journey from freshman to student leader is capturing attention across America

Seventeen-year-old Riddhi Chauhan leads nearly 300 cadets in New York's NJROTC program. She earned this prestigious leadership role through four years of dedication and hard work. Riddhi oversees training exercises and supervises student leaders within the unit. She believes leadership involves setting a positive example and earning respect from others.…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Rath Yatra 2026: 'Indian people pray with sincerity,' say foreign devotees captivated by Puri celebrations

Puri's annual Rath Yatra festival saw a massive turnout of devotees and international visitors. Foreign travelers joined millions of pilgrims to witness the sacred chariots and spiritual atmosphere. Many foreign devotees expressed admiration for the faith and devotion displayed by Indian pilgrims. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan extended greetings, describing the…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Semicon 2.0, PLI could create up to 20 lakh direct and indirect jobs: ICEA

The Union Cabinet's approval of the Semicon 2.0 programme and the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) could generate up to 5 lakh direct jobs and around 15 lakh indirect jobs in the coming years, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) Chairman Pankaj Mohindroo said in an exclusive interaction with ANI.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Badrinath Temple donation row: SIT sends deleted data to FSL for recovery

Police seized a Network Video Recorder containing crucial CCTV footage from Badrinath Temple. Deleted recordings from cash counting sessions will undergo forensic analysis for recovery. Investigators are questioning temple officials to identify oversight gaps in donation handling. Suspicious individuals have been identified, and a deep investigation is currently underway. The…

The Economic Times · Jul 15