Sonam Wangchuk’s health worsens, ‘chai pe charcha with cockroaches launched

New Delhi, 2/7: As the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar entered its 13th day, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health reportedly deteriorated on the fifth day of his indefinite hunger strike, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke claiming his blood pressure remained low. In a post on X, Dipke shared an update on Wangchuk’s…

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Separate NEET exams for MBBS, AYUSH and Nursing? Parliamentary panel suggests overhaul

New Delhi, 2/7: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has proposed separate entrance examinations for MBBS, AYUSH and Nursing courses, instead of a common National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET-UG) exam for all undergraduate medical courses. According to ANI, the proposal was discussed during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and…

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TN CM Vijay writes to PM Modi opposing Viksit Bharat scheme over funding burden

Chennai, 2/7: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay opposed the Union government’s proposed implementation of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee scheme, claiming that the new framework would impose an additional financial burden of over Rs 5,000 crore on the state while creating operational challenge. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, he…

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Centre issues notice to Meta over WhatsApp username feature

New Delhi, 1/7: The Centre on Wednesday issued a formal notice to Meta, directing WhatsApp not to roll out its much-anticipated username feature until consultations are completed and concerns regarding potential misuse are addressed. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has also asked Meta to submit a detailed explanation of the feature, including…

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AAP true Sanatani, Lord Ram just means to gain power, money for BJP’: Kejriwal on Ayodhya mandir fund theft

New Delhi, 1/7: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday pounded on the ruling BJP over embezzlement of donations at Ram Temple in Ayodhya, alleging that they used the name of Lord Ram for decades to come to power and are now openly committing theft. Addressing a press conference, he claimed that AAP is “true Sanatani”…

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At least 6 people killed in fire in Antwerp apartment tower, Belgian police say

Antwerp, 1/7: At least six people were killed in a fire in a 10-storey apartment ⁠tower in the Belgian city of Antwerp on Wednesday, police told ⁠local media. Reuters saw rescuers lowering residents from ‌the side of the building ​by rope. Survivors described being trapped inside until police and firefighters arrived shortly after the blaze…

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RSS leader Ram Madhav held 4 secret meetings with Pakistani officials including one ISI officer: B K Hariprasad

Bengaluru, 1/7: Karnataka Congress president B K Hariprasad on Wednesday claimed that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Ram Madhav held four “secret” meetings with Pakistani officials. Hariprasad said this while addressing a meeting of the party’s campaign committee. Madhav, Hariprasad pointed out, has been put in charge of the BJP for the upcoming Greater Bengaluru…

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BJP calls Revanth Reddy ahankari’, says his ‘arrogance will lead to downfall’ after Telangana CM mocks Nitin Nabin

New Delhi, 1/07:The BJP has responded to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy who ‘mocked’ the saffron party’s national president Nitin Nabin. Shortly after Reddy telling that he doesn’t really know the BJP leader by his name, the party slammed him and said that he will soon see downfall due to his own arrogance. Calling him…

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