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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 05:27 PM

Trump Warns Iran: 'Little Time Left for Diplomacy', Threatens Military Action

US President Donald Trump has drawn a hard red line against Iran, saying that "there is not much time left for diplomacy. If talks don't work out, the United States is prepared to take strong military action." According to Trump, either things will move very fast, otherwise the path to talks will be closed. His statement is being seen as increasing American pressure on Iran. Donald Trump said in an interview with Axios that if there is not enough time left for talks with Iran. When asked how much time he is willing to give to diplomacy, he bluntly said that there is little time. The matter will either move very fast or the matter will be resolved completely. Trump's attitude has aggravated the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Amid Trump's threat, Iran's stance also remains tough. State Department Spokesman Esmail Baghaei made it clear that no decision on the country's sovereignty or external power will be taken by Washington.

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The Financial Express

Jul 27, 2026, 05:19 PM

India Sees Sharp Rise in Billionaires as Income Inequality Narrows

The number of individuals who reported a gross total income of ₹100 crore or more in their income tax returns rose to 576 in AY 2025-26, the Finance Ministry told the Lok Sabha on Monday. The data was shared in a written reply to an unstarred question by Congress MP Murari Lal Meena, who had asked about the rising number of billionaires in India and its impact on inequality and growth. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary responded on behalf of the ministry. The ministry clarified that there is no statutory definition of the term “billionaire” under the Income-tax Act, 2025 or the earlier Income-tax Act, 1961. In its place, it shared figures for taxpayers who declared a gross total income of ₹100 crore or more, based on returns filed over the last five assessment years. According to the ministry, the number of such high-income taxpayers has risen sharply since AY2021-22: The count more than doubled between AY2021-22 and AY2022-23, dipped slightly in AY2023-24 and then rose again over the next two years, the government data stated. The AY2025-26 figure is the highest in the five-year period and roughly four times the AY2021-22 count. The data reflected annual reported income and not net worth. The ministry further said it does not maintain any data on the aggregate wealth of taxpayers, since the Wealth-tax Act, 1957 was abolished with effect from April 1, 2016. The question also asked whether the government had studied the impact of wealth concentration on inequality, investment, employment and inclusive growth. In response, the ministry cited data from several official surveys. As per the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24, the Gini coefficient (a standard measure of income inequality) stood at 0.237 in rural India and 0.284 in urban India, down from 0.266 and 0.314, respectively, in 2022-23. The ministry said this pointed to a narrowing rural-urban gap. On employment, the ministry cited the Annual Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), which showed the unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above falling from 3.6% in 2022 to 3.1% in 2025. It said labour markets had recovered beyond pre-COVID levels in both urban and rural areas. On poverty, the ministry referred to two NITI Aayog assessments. The National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023 showed the share of the population in multidimensional poverty falling from 24.85% to 14.96% between 2015-16 and 2019-21, lifting about 13.5 crore people out of poverty. A separate NITI Aayog discussion paper estimated a decline from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% in 2022-23, indicating that 24.82 crore people escaped poverty over that period. The ministry also listed steps taken to reduce income and wealth inequality and promote inclusive growth. On direct taxes, it pointed to India’s progressive, graded income tax slab structure and the surcharge applicable to very high earners. It also cited targeted tax incentives like the 30% deduction on additional employee costs for eligible businesses under Section 146 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, for three years; profit-linked deductions for eligible start-ups under Section 140; and cooperative-society tax benefits expanded through the Finance Act, 2026, covering cooperatives dealing in milk, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, cattle feed and cotton seed. Sovereign wealth funds and pension funds also continue to receive tax exemptions on long-term capital gains, dividend and interest income from infrastructure investments in India, under the Finance Act, 2020. On welfare, the ministry pointed to existing government schemes, including PM Awas Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, PM Jan-Dhan Yojana, PM Mudra Yojana, Ayushman Bharat and the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, which replaced the earlier rural employment guarantee law.

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ABP News✓

Jul 27, 2026, 04:57 PM

India Launches Trial Run of Plastic Banknotes

Recently, in the Lok Sabha, MPs Ramprit Mandal and Krishna Devi Shivshankar Patel had asked the Finance Minister about the plastic note, along with how it would affect the digital payment system. They also asked whether the government would replace paper notes entirely with plastic. Replying to these questions in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said, "The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), on the recommendation of its Central Board of Directors, under Section 25 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, has approved the trial of one billion (100 crore) polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and Rs 20 denomination.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 04:43 PM

Parliament Proceedings Disrupted Amid Police Action Row

Parliament on Monday witnessed a political slugfest over the Lok Pariksha (Amendment) Bill. While the government was preparing to table the amended bill against paper leaks, the opposition reached Parliament with a strategy to corner the government on the issue of police action and lathicharge on students. Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were repeatedly disrupted due to the day-long ruckus and no substantive discussion could be held eventually. Parliament proceedings had started from around 10 am. Meanwhile, a meeting of opposition parties was held in the Parliament House complex. It was decided in the meeting that a strong protest would be held against Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action and alleged lathicharge on students during the'Parliament Chalo'protest. Around 2 pm, several prominent leaders of the opposition, including Congress MPs Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, gathered near the Old Parliament House (Samvidhan Sadan). Meanwhile, opposition MPs got information that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan would enter the Parliament from the Makara Gate in front of the Old Parliament House. As soon as they got the information, Priyanka reached the Education Minister's residence.

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ABP News✓

Jul 27, 2026, 04:37 PM

Lok Sabha to Discuss Anti-Paper Leak Bill Amid Opposition Protests

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 04:29 PM

Indian Activist's Wife Slams Political Culture, Social Media Trolling

Geetanjali Angmo, wife of social activist Sonam Wangchuk, has lashed out at the politics of the country and social media trolling. She has questioned the working style of both BJP and Congress supporters and said that the entire political culture of the country is now flawed. Geetanjali Angmo described the attitude of BJP and Congress on the social media platform'X'as the same. She wrote,'When Sonam Wangchuk was detained, the BJP IT cell called us traitors, Chinese agents, recipients of foreign funding and don't know what.'She further wrote,'Today when we called the Congress protest outside the Prime Minister's residence a farce, the Congress trolls are calling us Sanghi, RSS and BJP's chamcha. When @Wangchuk66 was detained, the BJP IT cell called us anti-national, Chinese agents, foreign-funded, and every other label they could manufacture. Today, because we called the Congress'protest at the residence of the PM,'PM's residence,'INCRESS'and'INC'are calling us'Sanghi '.

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ABP News✓

Jul 27, 2026, 04:28 PM

Cockroach Janata Party Threatens Renewed Protests Over Police Action Against Protesters

The Cockroach Janata Party (COJP) has warned of renewed protests if the case against the protesters is not withdrawn. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka has categorically stated that unless a written agreement is reached by Tuesday (July 28), the movement will be forced to resume. A police officer has since said that strict security arrangements will be in place to maintain law and order in New Delhi and Central Delhi districts. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said in a post on X, "We are witnessing a complete violation of the agreement regarding no police action against the protesters. Hundreds of students have been arrested in Bihar and Bengal, and hundreds of students are being monitored or harassed in Delhi and other states. There are also reports of detentions of volunteers logistically supporting the protesters in Delhi." He added, "Our demand is that all primary cases against the protesters be immediately withdrawn, students be released and no such FIR (FIR) be registered in Delhi or any other states on the basis of our agreement with the central police."

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The Financial Express

Jul 27, 2026, 04:19 PM

Zepto's IPO Plans Reset as Investors Seek Lower Valuation

Quick commerce firm Zepto has begun discussions with investors to launch its initial public offering (IPO) at a post-money valuation of about $3 billion (Rs 29,000 crore) — less than half the roughly $7 billion (Rs 60,000 crore) valuation it commanded just nine months ago. The sharp reset follows resistance from large domestic institutional investors to the pricing the company had initially sought, people familiar with the matter said. The company is targeting a pre-money valuation of around $2.5 billion (Rs 24,000 crore) for the issue, the people added. At this valuation, Zepto is expected to raise around Rs 5,000 crore through a primary issue, along with a relatively small offer-for-sale (OFS) component. The anchor book is likely to be around Rs 2,300 crore, while the institutional portion is expected to be about Rs 1,530 crore. The high-net-worth individual (HNI) segment could account for Rs 766 crore, with the retail portion pegged at Rs 511 crore, the people said. The final structure of the IPO will depend on investor feedback, they added. Led by co-founder and chief executive officer Aadit Palicha, Zepto received the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)’s approval for its IPO in April. The company last raised $450 million in October 2025 from investors, including US pension fund CalPERS, at a valuation of $7 billion. The proposed issue is significantly smaller than what Zepto had outlined in its updated draft red herring prospectus (UDRHP) filed last month. The filing proposed a fresh issue of up to Rs 8,010 crore, along with an offer for sale of up to 113.47 million shares by existing investors, including Nexus Ventures, Contrary, Razor Ventures and entities linked to Kaiser Permanente. The valuation reset comes after domestic mutual funds and insurance companies pushed back against Zepto’s expectations, seeking a valuation 30-40% lower than the $4-5 billion range the company had already indicated it was willing to accept — a sharp markdown from its $7-billion peak. At the centre of the disagreement is the valuation benchmark. According to the people, Zepto wanted its IPO to be valued in line with listed peers Eternal and Swiggy. However, investors argued that the comparison was inappropriate because, unlike its rivals, Zepto does not operate a food delivery business, which accounts for a significant portion of their revenues and market valuations. Zepto’s business is focused entirely on quick commerce, including groceries, electronics and other daily essentials. Investor caution towards new-age technology listings has also intensified following the weak post-listing performance of several recent IPOs. Swiggy, which debuted in November 2024, is still trading about 35% below its IPO price of `390. Bankers and one of Zepto’s key investors are now working to bridge the valuation gap by persuading institutional investors to meet the company halfway. They have also stepped up efforts to secure commitments from high-net-worth individuals and large family offices, the people said. Zepto did not respond to an emailed request for comment until the time of going to press.

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Wisden News✓

Jul 27, 2026, 04:18 PM

Lauren Winfield-Hill Criticizes Lack of English Captains in The Hundred's Women's Competition

The lack of English captains in The Hundred shows how power has shifted to franchise owners above coaches, says Lauren Winfield-Hill. Speaking on Wisden Women's Cricket Weekly podcast, Winfield-Hill expressed her frustration at the lack of English captains in the Hundred. The 2025 campaign saw five out the eight women’s franchises in the Hundred have English captains, however this year's competition sees only three have English skippers, with Holly Armitage at MI London, Charlie Dean at London Spirit and Dani Gibson with Sunrisers Leeds after securing a record deal worth £190,000. “It's disappointing, no doubt about it. I think it depends on the relationship with the owners and the head coach as well a little bit.” said Winfield-Hill. “The world we live in everybody wants the young superstars and the up-and-coming rising stars of the game. They're the ones who get bums on seats, whether it's in a leadership position or signings in the auction. “I think potentially in some teams the power may lie more with the owners than the head coaches. Money is power and that's just the nature of it. Would MI naturally have chosen Holly Armitage [as captain]? Maybe not. She's not a huge shiny name in the international world, but Lisa's [Lisa Keightley] obviously worked with her a lot and knows the qualities that Holly has, and they have that relationship.” The ECB sold its 49 per cent stake in each Hundred franchise at the end of last year, with private investors now owning a proportion of each team. Four of those investors also own IPL teams, and have other franchise interests in teams around the world. The first player auction for The Hundred was held earlier this year, taking over from the draft system used in previous editions. Teams retained up to four players from their 2025 squads, resulting in significant change over in personal for this year's competition. The reduction in English captains in the women’s competition puts it at odds with other franchise teams around the world. Three out of the five WPL teams are captained by India players, while Cricket Australia have used the WBBL to give younger national players like Phoebe Litchfield captaincy experience. The lack of captaincy experience among younger players in England’s squad was highlighted last year, when Heather Knight stepped down from her captaincy role after nine years in post, leaving few tried and tested options to replace her. “The bottom line is it is quite disappointing,” said Winfield-Hill. “The fact that we aren't exposing a lot of English players to these leadership positions, because it's a little bit like what's happening in the men's game as well when they're like, 'Oh who's going to captain the Test side?' I just think it's got to be a constant conveyor belt that is exposed, and you want a handful of people that could do it at any given moment. “I know in terms of at Sunrisers, Adi [Adrian Birrell] spoke to a few of us about captaincy and then obviously choosing Gibbo [Gibson] and that sort of stuff. He was really open with that and he's strong,” said Winfield-Hill. Winfield-Hill served as the inaugural captain for the Northern Superchargers in 2021 and later captained the Oval Invincibles in 2024 and 2025. “When you're building a team especially this year with the change in teams you sort of feel like it's a new cycle. I guess it’s like who’s going to take that team forward on this cycle potentially. Ideally in a franchise world you want to keep some sort of core together for two or three years and see how many trophies you can win.” Winfield-Hill said. “You don't want to be chopping and changing every year, especially from a leadership point of view, so I guess it's somebody that can carry the bat forward for the next two or three years.”

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The Financial Express

Jul 27, 2026, 04:06 PM

Indian Rupee Logs Biggest Single-Day Gain in Nearly Two Months on Oil Price Fall and RBI Intervention

The rupee logged its biggest single-day gain in nearly two months on Monday, buoyed by a sharp fall in crude oil prices and intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) , dealers said. The domestic currency appreciated 67 paise to close at 95.89 against the US dollar, its strongest one-day gain since June 5, when the RBI announced its last monetary policy. Brent crude prices tumbled more than 9% to $87.60 a barrel after the US and Iran paused hostilities and initiated peace talks, easing concerns over oil supply disruptions. Traders also said the RBI sold dollars in the spot market, lending further support to the rupee. “The fall in oil prices, along with RBI intervention, contributed to the rupee’s gains today. Sentiment also improved after the RBI’s comments on inflows through its recent forex measures,” said Dilip Parmar, research analyst at HDFC Securities. The rupee emerged as the best-performing Asian currency on Monday. Despite the rally, it has depreciated 6.7% against the dollar so far in the current calendar year. Market sentiment was also aided by strong inflows under the RBI’s foreign exchange mobilisation measures. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra told a news agency that banks have mobilised nearly $32 billion through the recent measures, with the bulk coming via FCNR(B) deposits. He added that total inflows are likely to remain robust given the current pace of mobilisation. “What is important is the pattern of these schemes. Historically, the surge comes in the final phase, in the last few weeks before the window closes at the end of September,” said Anindya Banerjee, head of currency and commodity research at Kotak Securities. He added that if the current run rate holds and that end-phase surge materialises, total inflows can comfortably reach $50-60 billion. “That would provide significant ammunition to the RBI, although the extent of support for the rupee will depend on how much of these inflows the central bank allows into the spot market instead of absorbing them into its foreign exchange reserves,” he said. Parmar said crude oil prices would remain the key driver for the rupee in the near term. “Geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh on the currency. However, concerns over forex flows have eased somewhat as inflows have remained encouraging so far,” he said, adding that the rupee is expected to trade in the 95.50-96.30 range in the near term.

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Indian Express

Jul 27, 2026, 03:39 PM

India's Data Centre Demand Expected to Surge by 26.3 GW by 2031-32

Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres will put an additional load of 26.3 gigawatts (GW) by 2031-32, the Ministry of Power informed the parliament on Monday. This additional load is expected to be integrated into the grid and will primarily be served by renewable energy capacity, the ministry added. The fresh projection is almost double the government’s earlier projection in March this year when it estimated that electricity demand from data centres will reach 13.56 GW by 2031-32. The present estimate is based on projects received by different states to set up data centres as the ministry is also holding consultation with stakeholders such as state transmission utilities, distribution utilities and data centre developers, the ministry officials said. Discussions are going on regarding reliable power supply, requirement of transmission and grid balancing as power load from data centers could be very spiky and have sharp ramps. Policy-level discussions have also been underway on locating data centres away from urban centres to avoid transmission congestion, The Indian Express has learned. Notably, most data centres tend to be concentrated near IT hubs, which could lead to transmission congestion if more capacity is added to meet the data centre demand. There is also some opinion that data centres should come up near green energy sources. This could be beneficial in avoiding transmission congestion while enabling the electricity demand from these data centres to be met through green energy sources, people aware of the discussions said. Data centre expansion These discussions came as the country is expected to witness a sharp increase in data centre capacity in the coming years. From a mere 375 megawatt (MW) data centre capacity in 2020, India’s current capacity stood at around 1.5 GW by 2025. According to a report by Wood Mackenzie, a global energy consultancy firm, India’s operational data centre capacity will increase to 12 GW by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 40%. “AI-dedicated capacity is expected to expand nearly 24-fold over the same period, rising from 275 MW to 6,546 MW, as hyperscale cloud providers, enterprise digitalisation and artificial intelligence accelerate demand for computer infrastructure,” it said in a statement on Monday. The report claimed that India’s expanding digital economy is underpinning unprecedented demand for data centre capacity. “Valued at INR 32 trillion in 2025 and contributing approximately 12% of GDP, the country’s digital ecosystem serves more than 1.03 billion active internet users and processes around 22 billion UPI transactions each month. Meanwhile, India’s domestic AI market is projected to reach INR 11.7 trillion by 2032, further increasing demand for high-performance computing infrastructure,” it said. Data centre electricity demand is forecast to grow 20-fold by 2040 from 10 TWh in 2025 and would account for 7% of the total electricity demand, it added. Risks to grid stability While AI runs on algorithms, it also requires electricity in large volumes. As a result, sector experts had expressed concerns over grid risks associated with these huge data centre loads. In a discussion at the India AI Impact Summit in February, Samir Chandra Saxena, the Chairman and Managing Director of Grid Controller of India Ltd (Grid India), had expressed concern over sharp variability of data centre loads posing risk to grid stability. “It is variable, it is spiky, it has sharp ramps,” he had said, adding that they can also make “silent exits” from the grid. “Anything that happens on the grid side, the data centres prefer to quietly isolate themselves.” Since most are inverter-based, he had warned that a sudden withdrawal of 1-1.5 GW — or even a couple of gigawatts — could “simply walk out of the system quietly and create a disturbance kind of situation for the grid.” According to him, this needs to be planned for and handled in a more planned manner rather than in random fashion. In the same discussion, Abhishek Ranjan, CEO of BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, had warned that rapid hyperscale expansion could strain the grid if not carefully mapped.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 03:32 PM

Philippines Vows to Defend Maritime Rights Amid Tensions with China

In his address, President Marcos said the Philippines will not bow to any pressure. He said the country will defend its maritime rights and remain committed to implementing the 2016 international arbitration award. The award rejected China's sweeping claims to the South China Sea. Marcos said the people of the Philippines are self-respecting and will not bow to any force. His statement comes at a time of continued tension between the two countries over the South China Sea. The advertisement will not compromise the 2016 international ruling on the South China Sea. The Philippines strongly objected to Chinese media's AI videos and cartoons. The president hinted at an investigation against his cousin and former speaker Martin Romualdez. Large amounts of cash and assets were seized or frozen in corruption cases. Plans to restart an old nuclear power plant to tackle the fuel crisis were mooted. Recently, China's state-run newspaper and Chinese ambassador to the Philippines Daily Newspaper Jingping protested in a derogatory manner.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 03:32 PM

Government Braces for Turbulent Session in Parliament House Amid Youth Protests

A Congress leader from Andhra Pradesh says that the response of the youth to Dharmendra Pradhan's welcome in Parliament House reflects their attitude. The source says that the response of the youth on social media is not good. The Congress sees an opportunity to connect with the youth on this issue. So in the House, it will corner the government on the issue of Jantar Mantar, education reform, exam question paper leaks. Advertisement sources say that the central government knows that the opposition wants answers from Home Minister Amit Shah on the youth protest in Jantar Mantar. The center has accepted the demand of the CJP leaders protesting at Jantar Mantar in the interest of the youth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself is very sensitive to the reform of education. The first effort of the NDA is to keep the opposition away from taking credit for it. On Tuesday, the prime minister may give tips to BJP MPs and NDA members. This week, the ruckus between the ruling party and the opposition is expected to continue in Parliament House.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 03:17 PM

Nepal's CM Announcements Reviewed; Officials Urged to Prioritize Pending Projects

On Monday, the CM announcements of Champawat assembly constituency were reviewed under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Finance RK Sudhanshu in the Secretariat. Discussing the year-wise departmental pending announcements from the year 2021, he said that the officials should take the CM announcements seriously and complete them on priority.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 03:06 PM

Village Name Change Sparks Division in Noida's Sadullapur

- Villagers submit memorandum to DM with signatures of more than 100 people - Rajya Sabha MP Surendra Nagar also wrote a letter to the District Magistrate requesting to change the name of Sadullapur village in Noida. The atmosphere has again heated up. Villagers are divided into two groups on this issue. Villagers opposing the name change have submitted a letter to the District Magistrate. The other side is accusing the administration of not following the order of the government. Rajya Sabha MP Surendra Nagar has also written a letter to the District Magistrate requesting to keep the name of the village intact. The letter opposing the name change has more than 100 villagers'signatures. Some villagers had demanded the state government to change the name of the village from Sadullapur to Bharatpur. They had argued that their ancestors were residents of Bharatpur. The order to change the name was issued from the government level in July 2025. Villagers'protest: Gramin Pradhan Ran Singh said that more than 50 percent of the people of the village are opposed to the name change.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 03:00 PM

India: Chief Minister Releases White Paper on Alleged Corruption and Irregularities Under Previous Government

Chief Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sukhu has announced a white paper on the cases of paper leaks, recruitment irregularities and alleged corruption during the tenure of the previous BJP government.

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The Moscow Times

Jul 27, 2026, 02:55 PM

Montenegro to Introduce Visa Requirements for Russian Citizens Starting November 1

Montenegro will require Russian citizens to obtain visas starting Nov. 1, the small Western Balkan nation’s government announced Monday, as it tightens border rules in line with EU standards to join the bloc by 2028. “Nationals of countries whose visa regimes were previously not aligned with that of the European Union (Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye) will require a visa to enter Montenegro as of Nov. 1, 2026,” Montenegro’s foreign ministry said in a statement. Montenegro has for years remained one of the few European countries to offer visa-free entry to Russians for up to 30 days. It saw a massive influx of anti-war Russian citizens after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Local media reported this spring that 14,000 out of the 21,000 registered Russians left Montenegro following news of Podgorica’s plans to introduce visas. In Monday’s statement, Montenegro said it was “mitigating any potential adverse effects” by partnering with a third-party visa processing center, and that it planned to introduce an e-visa system in the future. Montenegro adopted the euro in 2002 and applied for EU membership in 2008. It also followed the EU in imposing financial restrictions and travel bans on Russia for its annexation of Crimea in 2014, and then the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “Montenegro's accession as the 28th member state by 2028 is within reach,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at an EU-Western Balkans summit in June. AFP contributed reporting.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 02:52 PM

NCPI Rebels Invited to NDA Meeting as Party Seeks Recognition

The National Citizen's Party of India (NCPI), which has 20 rebel MPs who defected from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has been invited to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting tomorrow. These MPs have filed a petition with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to join the NCPI. A decision on their petition is expected soon. The party suffered a major split after the TMC's defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections held in April this year. Twenty of the party's 28 Lok Sabha MPs rebelled against the leadership of Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and joined the unrecognised political party Nationalist Citizens'Party of India (NCPI). The party is registered in Howrah, West Bengal. Rebel TMC MPs have petitioned the Lok Sabha Speaker to recognise their merger with the NCPI. A rebel MP said, "The petition regarding our merger with the NCPI is pending with the Speaker and we hope that a decision on this will be taken soon."

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DNA Hindi

Jul 27, 2026, 02:50 PM

Pakistan and Kuwait Sign Defense Agreement Amid Ongoing Conflict

Pakistan is going to sign a defense agreement with Kuwait, which is under constant attack from Iran in the ongoing conflict with the United States. After Saudi Arabia, Kuwait will be the second country in the Gulf region with which Pakistan will make a defense deal. Kuwait has formally approved this deal. Official information in this regard was also given in Kuwait's official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm on July 26. According to the report of the Kuwait Times, this agreement will create a framework for cooperation between the armies of the two countries. It focuses on military training, intelligence sharing, logistics, defense technology, research, and the exchange of expertise. It also emphasizes on strengthening the new relations between the two countries. The Pakistan-Kuwait defense agreement also includes cooperation in military manufacturing, electronic communication systems, scientific research, military media, and sports activities. A joint military committee will oversee its implementation. The terms of the agreement also include that confidential information shared between the two parties cannot be transferred outside the country for five years without approval.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 02:48 PM

Samajwadi Party Protests Demolition of University Buildings in Uttar Pradesh

In Hamirpur, the Samajwadi Party Minority Sabha has launched a protest against the proposed demolition of 38 buildings of the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur.

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ABP News✓

Jul 27, 2026, 02:45 PM

Cockroach Janata Party Vows Legal Action Against Police Over Alleged Targeting of Children

Saurav Das, spokesperson of the Cockroach Janata Party, announced that those policemen and RAF personnel who came with the intention that they will break the heads of children, we will also go to court against them. He said this after discussing with Rajya Sabha MP and noted lawyer Kapil Sibal. He said that we had sought suggestions from Kapil Sibal. Sourav Das said, "We wanted that the youth movement should not be derailed. The court should not be used as a derailment. We had sought legal guidance from Kapil ji. People have been targeted in the past. We will make a website, district-wise lawyers come and help people. This will also give confidence to the youth that the Cockroach Janata Party will stand." CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said, "It was agreed with JP Nadda ji that the FIR will be withdrawn and no new FIR will be filed. It was agreed that by Tuesday, the government will file a copy of the remand agreement with the government."

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 02:44 PM

Iran Reiterates Tough Stance Towards US, Emphasizes Protection of National Interests

Iran has once again shown a tough stance towards the US. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that "war or peace will not be decided by US President Donald Trump." He said that Iran will take every step according to its national interests. Iran will respond if necessary, while the path of dialogue remains open. According to the news agency Reuters, Esmaeil Baghaei said, "We never let the US decide whether there will be war or peace in the region." He said that Iran will take every necessary step to protect its interests. Iran will respond if necessary, but where diplomacy secures the country's interest, it will not back down from negotiations. Referring to the Ukraine-Russia war, Baghaei said that Iran has nothing to do with this conflict. He alleged that the recent actions taken by Ukraine were against the UN Charter. He called it illegal and dangerous. According to some reports, the US and Iranian spokesmen claimed that Iran's actions in the past few days should be responded to.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 02:43 PM

TMC Rebellion: Senior Leaders Split from Party, Merging with NCPI to Avoid Membership Cancellation

The whole controversy started in the month of June. The blame for the defeat in the Bengal elections began to be put on each other. After this, there were two splits in the party. The rebellion is not led by an ordinary worker, but by old TMC stalwarts Sudip Bandyopadhyay and Dr. Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. The TMC had a total of 28 MPs in the Lok Sabha. Of these, 20 MPs chose the path of rebellion. There was a fear of losing membership under the Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule). To avoid this, the rebel MPs made up their minds. They announced the merger of their faction in the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) of Tripura. By law, if more than two-thirds of the MPs of a party meet together in another party, their membership is not cancelled. There are 20 out of 28 rebels, who are more than two-thirds. Kapil Sibal's website: Did the CPJ plan a new all-party meeting before the monsoon session?

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The Financial Express

Jul 27, 2026, 02:41 PM

Parliament Adjourned Amid Protests Over Public Examinations Amendment Bill

Lok Sabha was on Monday adjourned till Tuesday 11AM as Opposition leaders created ruckus in the Parliament . Earlier today, the Public Examinations Amendment Bill was introduced in the House. The Monsoon Session resumed on Monday after a stormy week of nationwide protests and repeated adjournments over NEET paper leak scam. Following Pralhad Joshi’s appointment as the new Education Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an anti-paper leak law on Saturday. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi hit back at Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, saying the Opposition was not a "puppet" that would function on the government's terms. He said the Congress was willing to participate in the discussion but insisted that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should first address the House. #watch | Delhi | On the statement of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi says, "Kiren Rijiju needs to understand that the Opposition is not a puppet that dances to your tune. We should participate in the discussion, but why should we do so on your terms?… pic.twitter.com/PLMEfhjPI2 Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said the Opposition would decide its next course of action on Tuesday, while urging the Centre to ensure that no injustice is done to students. #watch | Delhi | Samajwadi Party chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "A decision on the course of action will be taken tomorrow. We demand that the government clearly state that no injustice will be done to the students, their families will receive compensation, and they will not… pic.twitter.com/Bb5OCPeHFj Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of disrupting Parliament instead of participating in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Rijiju said the Opposition had repeatedly demanded a discussion on the NEET paper leak and students' future but was now refusing to cooperate despite the government bringing the legislation for debate. #watch | Delhi | Speaking in Rajya Sabha, on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju says, "Senior leaders like Kharge-ji are present here. I had high hopes this morning that Kharge ji would at least… pic.twitter.com/heBVQaznxy The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleged that authorities had violated the understanding reached with the Centre by arresting students in Bihar and West Bengal and detaining volunteers in Delhi. In a post on X, CJP national spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka claimed that hundreds of students had been arrested or were facing surveillance and harassment despite an agreement that there would be no police action against protesters. The party demanded the immediate withdrawal of all FIRs, the release of detained students, and a written copy of the agreement on legal cases by Tuesday. CJP warned that it would resume protests if the assurances were not honoured. Dear @JPNadda @DrJitendraSingh ji, We are observing a complete breach of the agreement regarding no police action against the protestors. Hundreds of students have been arrested in Bihar and Bengal, and hundreds are being surveilled/harrassed in Delhi and other states. Multiple… The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed four adjournments amid uproar by Opposition parties as they sought to raise the issue of police action against students protesting NEET paper leak in the national capital. As soon as the Upper House met at 3 PM following multiple adjournments earlier during the day, Deputy Chairman Harivansh appealed to the protesting members to take their seats, to allow the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which was listed for consideration and passing in the list of business, to be discussed and taken forward. However, as sloganeering by Opposition members continued, Harivansh adjourned the Rajya Sabha till 5:15 PM. BJP leader Nishikant Dubey criticised the Opposition over the proposed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the Congress had no moral authority to speak on paper leaks. #watch | Delhi: BJP leader Nishikant Dubey says, "What kind of discussion will they (the Opposition) hold? They themselves are the 'kings' of paper leaks... The Congress has no moral standing to speak on these matters, which is why they are running away from them. They know that… pic.twitter.com/44lDOyPXYf AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang said his party would participate in the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing that Parliament should focus not only on stricter punishments but also on preventing paper leaks altogether. #watch | Delhi | On the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang says, "We ought to participate in the discussion. The government is introducing a bill proposing harsher penalties for paper leaks in the future, but through discussion, we could potentially… pic.twitter.com/9o4ImhFMzW Sonam Wangchuk pays tribute at Rajghat, invokes Gandhi's message of peace Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Addressing the media, Wangchuk said, "Following the conclusion of this 26-day fast and movement, I wanted to come to Rajghat first to remember Mahatma Gandhi, to express my gratitude to him and to tell the country that the path he showed remains just as relevant and appropriate today as it was a hundred years ago...For the past five or six years, we have been practising and applying this Gandhian method in Ladakh, finding it highly appropriate and relevant." #watch | Delhi | After offering tributes at Rajghat, Activist Sonam Wangchuk says, "Following the conclusion of this 26-day fast and movement, I wanted to come to Rajghat first to remember Mahatma Gandhi, to express my gratitude to him and to tell the country that the path he… https://t.co/KN1TF4QtBQ pic.twitter.com/gpICq3WuML Shortly after resuming, Rajya Sabha proceedings were on Monday adjourned till 5:15 pm. AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a National Town Hall Against E20 to be held on August 1 at the Constitution Club in New Delhi. In a post on X, he urged people across the country to unite against the ethanol-blended fuel policy, drawing a parallel with the recent student movement that led to the resignation of former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. देश के युवाओं ने एक होकर आवाज़ उठाई तो धर्मेंद्र प्रधान को इस्तीफ़ा देना पड़ा। E20 पर भी हमें एक होकर आवाज़ उठानी पड़ेगी। इस शनिवार हम 'नेशनल टाउनहॉल अगेंस्ट E20' आयोजित कर रहे हैं, जिसमें शामिल होकर आप E20 पर अपनी बात रख सकते हैं। आप इसमें ऑनलाइन भी शामिल हो सकते हैं। आप सभी… pic.twitter.com/PacK9aVocX The Congress on Monday lashed out at the BJP over its MPs welcoming former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the Parliament House complex, saying the entire episode was "utterly shameful" and a "grave insult" to the country's youth. Pradhan was welcomed by some party colleagues in the Parliament complex on Monday with a traditional cap and stole, amid slogans sucha as "Dharmendra Pradhan Zindabad". He had submitted his resignation as education minister on Saturday afternoon amid large-scale student protests against him. Simultaneously, opposition MPs raised slogans like "Chor Chor, Paper Chor" and hit out strongly at the ruling party for felicitating Pradhan. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned within minutes after resuming operations at 2:00 pm. Opposition leaders continued chanting slogans despite calls for calm from the Chair. The House is now set to meet again at 3:00 pm. The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has resumed proceedings after repeated adjournments at 2:00 pm. According to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, investigations into paper leak cases are to be completed within two months. The bill says that individuals involved in paper leaks or unfair means in exams will get jail terms for a minimum of 5 years and a maximum of 10 years, and a fine of up to Rs 50 lakh. For organised crimes, the bill proposes a minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 crore. The present law has provisions for a minimum of three to five years of imprisonment to curb cheating and those involved in organised crimes of cheating face five to 10 years of imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs 1 crore. All the states and UTs will be empowered to set up fast-track courts, which will conduct hearings swiftly and complete the trial within three months of filing of the chargesheet, according to the bill. The Centre will be empowered to set up a special task force to investigate cases of paper leaks in certain circumstances, it says. After the introduction of the Bill, Speaker Om Birla, in accordance with the procedure, called the names of senior opposition leaders like Saugata Roy (TMC), Manish Tewari (Congress), NK Premachandran (RSP ) who wanted to speak against the introduction of the bill. "AND FINALLY.... I'm being discharged from the hospital. Will be going to Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and then back to the mountains. Thank you all and BIG THANK YOU to the wonderful team of doctors and staff at Medanta Hospital Gurgaon," climate activist Sonam Wangchuk wrote on X. https://twitter.com/Wangchuk66/status/2081640404135575766 "AK-47, pellet guns! Are these terrorists? They have again registered FIRs against the students in Bihar and Bengal. They have not left their habits. I have heard, though not verified, that parents of many girls are being threatened and questioned about how they sent their girls to take part in the protest. What does this mean? Can't girls in India take part in the protests?" Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra told ANI. "I wish to reiterate to the Congress Party and certain other parties: do not let the issue get sidetracked. At this moment, the top priority must be to discuss the reforms introduced to strengthen the examination process—reforms that directly serve the interests of students across the country. No attempts should be made to divert or change the issue... We are firmly focused on the Bill introduced for the benefit of students; passing this Bill is our priority... It is a most critical and important Bill. I urge the Congress Party and its allies not to divert the House's attention," he said. Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have now been adjourned till 2:00 pm. The Public Examinations Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha mere minutes earlier amid sloganeering from the Opposition. Union Minister Jitendra Singh has just introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2081623416478773669 https://twitter.com/ANI/status/2081614415565312312 Opposition MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi, are protesting at Makar Dwar of Parliament. They have demanded accountability from the Union Home Minister for the July 20 incident during the CJP-led students' protest at Jantar Mantar. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for an hour as Opposition leaders began protesting minutes after the Session began. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had been addressing the Chair. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings have just resumed after a week of near-constant adjournments. "I have heard that FIRs are still being filed against students in Bihar and Bengal. I have heard this, but it is not yet verified. So, what is the use then?" Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked reporters upon being asked about the party's call for an apology from the Prime Minister and Home Minister. Members of the India bloc have arrived in Parliament for a meeting ahead of the Session on Monday. "The opposition is united. Leaders of the INDIA alliance will hold a meeting, and the decision taken there will be conveyed to you. This is a major struggle concerning university education and examinations," said Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. According to a PTI update, Delhi Police has directed multiple social media platforms to remove posts and videos containing offensive and abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi that were uploaded during the student protests at Jantar Mantar and the violence linked to the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march. According to Delhi Police, several posts using abusive language against the Prime Minister surfaced across various social media platforms during the protests and subsequent violence in the national capital. Officials said the Delhi Police's social media monitoring team has been continuously scanning online platforms to identify such content. Upon detecting objectionable posts, notices are being issued to the respective social media intermediaries, directing them to remove the content. Union Minister Rajnath Singh is going to hold an NDA meet at 10:30, ahead of the Bill presentation. "This is a big day for all of us. Regarding the incidents of paper leaks in the country so far and the recent students' protest, PM Modi took major steps and made announcements. But today, a concrete Bill is being brought. It will be tabled in the Lok Sabha. So, we want all parties to take part in the discussion. Such a strict law is being formed against exam paper leaks. If you do not participate in the discussion and cause ruckus instead, it will not send out a good message," added Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The Congress party has moved multiple adjournment and suspension of business notices in both Houses of Parliament, seeking an immediate discussion on the alleged "brutal and disproportionate" use of force by security personnel against students protesting in the national capital. The notices came a day after Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the alleged use of force against students during the July 20 protest and sought accountability. Opposition lawmakers have questioned the role of coaching centres as the paper leak debate continues. "The question is not about law as the law already existed. It is not about the task committee; it is a matter of intention… They got private companies and people linked to coaching institutes to set the papers. So, the guilty are sitting right here, yet the investigation is being conducted elsewhere. All these decisions were made by Dharmendra Pradhan. The SIT should question him first," contended Congress MP Pramod Tiwari. "Paper leaks occur either where the paper is drafted, where it is printed, or at some other critical stage. Coaching centres with extensive reach often have inside arrangements—that is where the leaks originate. No matter how many laws you enact. All these irregularities began once the process went digital; such things didn't happen before the digital era. It cannot yield any benefit. Leaking or hacking is very easy," added Samajwadi Party MP Ramgopal Yadav.

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DNA Hindi

Jul 27, 2026, 02:38 PM

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Petition Challenging Anti-Defection Law in India

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the petition of Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal regarding the anti-defection law. Kapil Sibal has requested the Supreme Court in the petition to reconsider the interpretation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, under which MLAs and MPs can avoid disqualification under the anti-defection law by claiming to have merged with another party. The bench of Justice P. S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe has issued a notice to the Central Government on Kapil Sibal's petition. The court has said in the notice that there are many issues in this matter that need to be considered by the Parliament. The anti-defection law was brought in 1985 to prohibit MPs-MLAs from changing parties. The year 1951 to 1967 saw a large number of developments because it was easy to do so. Because of this, the anti-defection law was brought through the 52nd amendment in the Constitution in 1985 and it was added to the 10th list. Under this, if an MP or another MLA leaves the party, its membership will not be decided by the Parliament.

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India TV

Jul 27, 2026, 02:37 PM

Government and Opposition Reach Agreement on Anti-Paper Leak Bill

The deadlock between the government and the opposition on the anti-paper leak bill has finally ended. The bill will be discussed in the Lok Sabha tomorrow. Earlier, Speaker Om Birla had appealed to the parties and the opposition to reach a consensus on this bill and try to resolve the impasse. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's initiative and continuous dialogue in the house yielded positive results. Now on Tuesday, the discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Improper Means) Bill, 2026 will be held in the parliament. All the major political parties have agreed to start discussion on this important bill. During the proceedings of the house, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had urged all the parties that this subject is related to the transparency of the country's crores of students, youth and competitive examinations. Therefore, it is appropriate to have a comprehensive and meaningful discussion on this bill. After this positive initiative of the speaker, the floor leaders of various political parties were discussed in the Lok Sabha. As a result, both the ruling and opposition parties agreed to have a detailed discussion on this bill on Tuesday.

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ABP News✓

Jul 27, 2026, 02:32 PM

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Over Concerns Related to Rebel MPs

Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee has written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday (July 27, 2026) expressing concern over issues related to party MPs. In this letter, he has also demanded immediate action on the petitions of TMC rebel MPs. In his letter, Banerjee requested that the petitions related to the cancellation of the membership of rebel MPs be heard immediately. He said in the letter that five weeks have passed since the petitions were filed, but no notice has been issued, no hearing has been scheduled, and no procedural directions have been passed till date. Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee said, "Such continuous inaction is a matter of serious concern. It is the powers available to the Lok Sabha Speaker under Paragraph 6 of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, which need to be exercised in a reasonable time frame, so that the anti-defection law against the rebel party and Banerjee's law can be protected.

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Dainik Jagran

Jul 27, 2026, 02:18 PM

Imprisoned Leader Gives First Statement After Joining AIMIM

Shahi Jama Masjid Sadar Zafar Ali, who was jailed for 131 days in connection with the November 24, 2024 violence, has given his first statement after joining the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).

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The Moscow Times

Jul 27, 2026, 02:15 PM

Russian Party Leader Criticizes Government Over War and Tech Bans

The head of the center-right New People party on Monday voiced Russians’ growing frustration with the protracted war in Ukraine and government tech bans in a speech on the last day of the State Duma’s current convocation. Russians are “exhausted by uncertainty and injustice,” Alexei Nechayev was quoted as saying by the RTVI broadcaster. He characterized the wartime restrictions, including those infringing on Russians’ digital and technological freedoms, as “useless” for both public safety and public order. “We’ve accumulated a mountain of bans… They erode trust and slow down the country’s development. There are so many bans now that nobody even knows what’s allowed and what’s forbidden anymore,” Nechayev said. He referenced President Vladimir Putin’s speech in April, when he urged lawmakers to stop “fixating only on bans, restrictions and punitive measures.” Nechayev also called out the “injustice” of his colleagues demanding a sweeping ban on Western social media while they themselves use VPNs and other tools to bypass those restrictions. “Let’s change our approach. Let’s stop viewing the average citizen as an ignorant child or a potential criminal,” he said, referring to Russians as the country’s “main capital” that should not be “squandered.” The rare airing of frustration — which nevertheless stopped short of denouncing the war — by the leader of the youngest party in the Duma comes ahead of legislative elections this September. While the ruling United Russia party is widely expected to secure an overwhelming majority, New People, which currently holds 15 seats in the 450-seat Duma, is among a handful of parties jockeying for second place Although New People, which was founded in 2020, is considered more liberal-leaning than other parties, its lawmakers usually vote in line with United Russia on major issues, including the invasion of Ukraine. Last week, New People joined other parties in passing legislation that would cut off exiled anti-war Russians from consular and other services that legal experts warn will severely disrupt the lives of emigres abroad.

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Indian Express

Jul 27, 2026, 02:12 PM

Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Drones Fired by Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq, Raising Tensions

Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry on Monday said that its military shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq that allegedly had targeted Riyadh’s petroleum facilities, highlighting the risk that tensions could ignite a new front of conflict in West Asia. A statement by the Saudi Defence Ministry posted on social media didn’t detail any casualties or damage in the incident. Riyadh’s foreign ministry stated that “it reserves the right to respond” after an alleged attack from an Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, Reuters reported. “Saudi Arabia reserves its legitimate right to defend itself, its territory and critical infrastructure, and retains the right to respond at the appropriate time and place,” the ministry said. The conflict between Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia has underlined a heightened threat of opening a new battlefront in West Asia, where the United States and Iran remain engaged in a war that is about to complete five months. A new theatre of conflict in the region could potentially have grave implications for energy and gas supply and global markets, CNN reported. Earlier this month, Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of striking Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport in order to prevent a plane from landing that was returning from the funeral procession of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The flight was reportedly carrying a high-profile Houthi delegation. It was reported later that Yemen’s Saudi-backed government had carried out the strikes. The attempt by Houthi rebels to land the flight in Sanaa was an attempt to breach years-long restrictions on Sanaa air links by resuming direct flights from Tehran. Saudi Arabia shooting down the Iran-backed militia drones and reigniting conflict with Houthi rebels is a dangerous escalation, as Riyadh and Houthis have had an informal ceasefire in place in recent years. Amid the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting 20 per cent of global oil and gas supply, the Houthis declared a blockade of Saudi-linked shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. It is a significant development since the route had become vital for Riyadh’s oil exports after Hormuz was shut.

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DNA Hindi

Jul 27, 2026, 02:10 PM

CJP Protest Ends: Political Frenzy Ensues as Opposition Parties Vie for Supremacy

The CJP's nearly month-long protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over paper leaks and reforms in the education system is finally over. With the end of the movement, the political impact is now being calculated. In fact, this protest was not just an issue of students and the education system from the beginning. As political parties joined it, the credit war between the opposition parties on its stage intensified. Who stood first with this movement? Who showed the most strength? Who became the voice of the students? And the biggest question - who emerged as the biggest face of the opposition against the BJP? The Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party were at the forefront of this whole development. Akhilesh Yadav fielded all their MPs. Arvind Kejriwal was also seen standing with the protest. But the Congress, which initially kept away from this movement, entered the last round and saw the entire narrative turn in its favor. Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, who were seen as the main political faces behind this movement, suddenly appeared to be behind the scenes.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 02:04 PM

India: MLA Krishna Gahlawat and Mayor Rajiv Jain Launch Street and Road Construction Project in Sonipat

Sonipat: In village Garh Shahjanpur, MLA Krishna Gahlawat and Mayor Rajiv Jain on Monday launched the construction of streets and roads worth about Rs 1.5 crore.

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India TV

Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 PM

Cockroach Janata Party Threatens to Resume Protests Over Arrested Students

Saurav Das, spokesperson of the Cockroach Janata Party, has said that if the arrested students are not released by Tuesday, the CJP will resume the protest. He pointed out that on July 25, the government had assured that no action would be taken against the protesting students. However, action is now being taken against those involved in the protest. He said that if a written agreement is not reached by Tuesday and the arrested students are not released across the country, the Cockroach Janata Party will be forced to resume its sit-in. The Supreme Court, while hearing a petition against the lathicharge on the protesters, said on Monday that the right to peaceful protest is granted by the Constitution and "police excesses" or "lathicharge" cannot be justified by citing any movement. Saurav Das said that Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha MP and one of the country's senior-most lawyers, is also with them. Kapil Sibal has also given Rs 1 lakh. This money will be used to provide legal aid to the protesters. Kapil Sibal said, "I will give crores of rupees to them so that they can fight a legal battle where legal cases are framed against them."

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 02:01 PM

RDA Vice-Chairman Orders Demolition of 38 Buildings at Jauhar University

On July 15, the RDA vice-chairman and DM had ordered the demolition of 38 buildings of Jauhar University.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 01:52 PM

Family of Suspicious Death Victim Seeks Justice from MLA

Gannaur: The death of 32-year-old Pradeep alias Popal, who was found hanging under suspicious circumstances at a mazar in Peergarhi village about a fortnight ago, is back in the news. The family members of the deceased have met MLA Devendra Kadian and pleaded for a fair probe into the matter and justice. The family alleges that the youth did not commit suicide but was murdered by those living with him. The MLA was listening to the problems of the people at a Janta Darbar held at his private office on Monday. During the ad, Popal's family members apprised the MLA of the entire matter. After hearing the complaint, the MLA called the ACP and asked for a fair investigation into the matter. Several complaints related to electricity, police, pension, land and other departments were received at the Janta Darbar. The admin directed the concerned officials to resolve the problems on priority. Many complaints were also resolved on the spot. Meanwhile, the office bearers of the All India Driver's Federation also submitted a memorandum to the Secretary of the Public Health Department, Kandav, stating that various problems of the government would be taken up during this journey from Haridwar to Kharwar.

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India TV

Jul 27, 2026, 01:40 PM

Moradabad Commissioner Stays Demolition of Jauhar University, Founded by Former UP Minister Azam Khan

Former UP minister Azam Khan's Jauhar University will not be bulldozed for the time being. The Moradabad commissioner has stayed the decision of the Rampur DM. Let us tell you that 38 out of 40 biggings of Jauhar University have been found illegal. After the investigation, the DM of Rampur had ordered the demolition of illegal buildings, after which a large number of students gathered outside Jauhar University and started demonstrating. Meanwhile, the Moradabad commissioner has issued an order and stayed the decision of the Rampur DM. This is a big relief for Azam Khan's Jauhar University. After the appeal of the university, the bulldozer action has been stopped until the final decision. Let us tell you that Jauhar University is Azam Khan's dream project. He founded it in 2006 when he was a minister in the Mulayam Singh government. Jauhar University was founded on 18 September 2006 but the Samajwadi Party government left UP. Azam Khan was not a minister, so it could not be inaugurated even after 6 years. Akhilesh Yadav became the Chief Minister of Rampur University in 2012.

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The Moscow Times

Jul 27, 2026, 01:39 PM

Russian Official's Wife Challenges EU Sanctions Over Ukraine Invasion

Tatiana Navka, the wife of Russia n President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has launched a legal challenge aimed at overturning European Union sanctions imposed on her over the war in Ukraine, according to details published on an EU website. Navka, a former Olympic ice-skating champion, was put on a sanctions list by the EU in June 2022 that targeted people over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Peskov's daughter Elizaveta and son Nikolai were included on the same list. Brussels said at the time that the sanctions, which included a travel ban to the EU and financial restrictions, were imposed "in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine." Details published on the EU's EUR-Lex website showed that Navka, who was born in Soviet Ukraine but is a Russia n citizen, is now seeking to overturn the sanctions on her through the European Court of Justice. The legal filing said she was arguing that the reason for the restrictions on her had not been properly set out, that errors of law and factual assessment had been made and that the EU had failed to prove a sufficient link between her and the stated aim of its sanctions. Navka is seeking damages from the Council of the European Union for material damage and for damage to her reputation and other non-material damage totaling just over 2 million euros ($2.3 million), the same document showed. Another official EU database shows that Yekaterina Ignatova, wife of Sergei Chemezov, head of the state-owned Rostec defense and industrial corporation, is seeking to overturn EU sanctions on her through the same legal route.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 01:39 PM

Rahul Gandhi Urges Protection of Tribal Rights Over Natural Resources

Advertisement Rahul Gandhi said that the tribals are the original inhabitants of this country and they have the first right over water, forest and land. He alleged that this right is being taken away from them today. He said that the only demand of the agitating tribals is that they should be provided a means of dignified livelihood.

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NorthEast Now

Jul 27, 2026, 01:34 PM

Bihar Police Suspend Personnel Over Violent Crackdown on Student Protest

Bihar Police have suspended personnel seen firing an AK-47 during a student protest in Siwan, Superintendent of Police Puran Kumar Jha said on Monday. The action comes after protests turned violent during a statewide agitation over the NEET paper leak and police action against student demonstrators. According to police, demonstrators clashed with security personnel and allegedly pelted stones, prompting police to fire tear gas shells and resort to a lathicharge to disperse the crowd. The protesters were demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak controversy. Similar unrest was reported in the state capital during the statewide shutdown called by opposition parties and social organisations. Police said protesters allegedly vandalised and overturned police vehicles in the state capital, leading to increased deployment of security personnel in affected areas. Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi accused the Narendra Modi government of using excessive force against student protesters and demanded accountability. In a post on X, Gandhi alleged that students protesting in Bihar were fired upon with AK-47 rifles and that hundreds had been arrested and booked. “The entire system is downright murderous against students. News is coming in that AK-47 bullets have been fired at protesting students in Bihar, and hundreds of students have been arrested with FIRs being filed against them,” he said. Questioning the Prime Minister over earlier assurances regarding student protesters, Gandhi wrote, “Mr. Modi, where did your promise go that no FIRs would be filed against students and they would be released? Instead, deadly attacks and brutality are being unleashed on them.” He also alleged a pattern of police action against student protesters across several states. “In Delhi, pellet guns were fired at students, and in Bihar, AK-47s. Whether it’s Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, or Delhi—the pattern is the same everywhere. I’ve said it before: this government is dishonest. Real reform is beyond their capability. They’ll backtrack on their words and use every trick in the book to suppress students’ voices,” Gandhi said. The Congress leader demanded that the Prime Minister apologise to students and take action against those responsible for the alleged use of excessive force during the protests.

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ABP News✓

Jul 27, 2026, 01:34 PM

Cockroach Janata Party Vows Legal Action Against Police Over Alleged Targeting of Children

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Indian Express

Jul 27, 2026, 01:29 PM

Education Minister Resigns Amid Controversy: India's Political Pulse Shifts

Dear Reader, Welcome to The Daily Catch-Up , your three-minute evening briefing from The Indian Express . Parliament settled into a new political reality after the Education Minister’s resignation, even as the debate shifted from personalities to policing, institutional reform and what India’s youngest generation expects from politics. The former Education Minister’s return to Parliament with supporters and critics both making their presence felt. Hearing petitions linked to the demonstrations, the court observed that the existence of an agitation alone cannot justify a police lathi-charge, adding judicial scrutiny to the government’s handling of the protests. The Centre has constituted a high-powered task force to recommend reforms aimed at restoring confidence in competitive examinations after the paper leak controversy. The student-led protests have prompted the BJP to reassess how younger voters engage with politics—and why traditional assumptions may no longer hold. Beyond Delhi, the resignation has triggered new political calculations in Odisha, where the former minister remains an influential figure. The RSS chief reflected on the nature of student movements, adding another voice to the debate over youth activism. Protest organisers have introduced a feedback initiative that seeks ideas on education reforms, signalling an attempt to channel public participation beyond demonstrations. Investigators are examining allegations surrounding injuries sustained during the Parliament march as scrutiny of crowd-control measures continues. This Political Pulse report examines how Ajit Pawar’s son has emerged as a more influential figure within the party and what it could mean for Maharashtra politics. As demolition work continues, those associated with the institution describe the implications for the campus and its legacy. An incident near Seattle’s iconic Space Needle disrupted a popular community event, prompting a large emergency response. A post shared by The Indian Express (@indianexpress) A consumer commission awarded compensation after a traveller was denied accommodation despite holding a confirmed advance booking. Questions over team selection have resurfaced following India’s recent performances, with former cricketers debating the balance between promise and consistency. The conversation around Vijay’s final film continues, with director Anil Ravipudi offering a candid assessment of what worked—and what did not. A former IPS officer reflects on what the protests reveal about crowd management, public trust and policing in a democracy. The Daily Catch-Up is published Monday to Friday by The Indian Express.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 01:27 PM

Mohammad Ali Jauhar University Receives Temporary Relief from Demolition Order in Uttar Pradesh

Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, has received a major relief. The Rampur Development Authority's (RDA) order to demolish 38 buildings of the university has been stayed for the time being. A hearing in the case was scheduled on July 28 at the Moradabad commissioner's office, but could not be heard due to a strike due to a mourning holiday. Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Anjaneya Kumar Singh granted interim relief to the application made by the university. After this order, the bulldozing of 38 buildings of Jauhar University has been postponed for the time being. Now in the next hearing of the case, it will be decided that the demolition order of the development authority will be upheld or any changes will be made in it. Earlier, Dr. Tanzeen Fatima, wife of senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan, who is in Rampur jail, reached the jail for a meeting. Her elder son Adeeb Azam and SP district president Ajay Sagar were present. After a meeting of about an hour, the wife of Rampur MP Azam Khan and former students of Rampur told reporters that she will soon reach the event.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 01:26 PM

Indian Government's New Law and Task Force Questioned for Ineffectiveness in Curbing Paper Leaks

The central government has brought a new law to stop paper leaks. A high-power task force has also been formed to change the examination system. Both these steps have been questioned by Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramgopal Yadav. He says that only making a law will not stop paper leaks. The real problem is in the system where the question paper is prepared, printed or reaches outside. According to him, the root of paper leaks is somewhere else. Until the same system is changed, laws will be made, but the leaks will not stop. According to news agency ANI, Ramgopal Yadav said that making a new law on paper leaks will not end the problem. According to him, the question paper comes out where it is prepared or printed. There have been allegations of its access to many big coaching centers. He says that until these weak links are not acted upon, only the law will not result.

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Dainik Jagran

Jul 27, 2026, 01:21 PM

South Korea's Ousted President Yoon Suk-yeol Convicted of Making False Statements During Presidential Campaign

South Korea's ousted president Yoon Suk-yeol faces an uphill task. Yeol, who was removed from office last year after the country briefly imposed martial law, has been convicted in a new case. He pleaded guilty to making false statements during the presidential campaign. The former South Korean president has denied the charges, while his lawyers have said they will appeal the verdict. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years. The court said his false statements during the election campaign influenced the fair judgment of voters. If the high court upholds the verdict, the conservative People Power Party will incur a financial burden, as the party may have to pay back $27 million in election expenses. Yeol narrowly defeated incumbent President Lee Jae-myung during the 2022 presidential election. Under South Korean law, the government recovers 15 percent of the votes cast.

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Jul 27, 2026, 01:16 PM

Delhi Protests: Personal Life vs Parliamentary Dignity

In Delhi, after the protest at Jantar Mantar ended, the matter of celebrating in a hotel by the Cockroach Janata Party is now taking a political colour. Reacting to this, Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi said that I think it is someone's personal life. Who is dancing? Who is celebrating? It is his personal matter. On the question of journalists outside Parliament House, Imran Pratapgarhi said, "I think it is someone's personal life. Who is dancing? Who is celebrating? It is his personal matter. On the other hand, BJP leaders are constantly abusing the protesters, badmouthing them and treating the students as if they are not a part of the society. Overall, everyone has their own personal life, but you have to take care of the dignity of Parliament and Parliament." Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had resigned on Saturday (July 25). Which was announced by CJP under the banner of victory and youth movement.

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Jul 27, 2026, 01:13 PM

Government Investigates Police Action Against Protesters Amid Cockroach Janata Party Complaints

The government has taken cognizance of the complaint of police action on protesters by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). According to sources, the government is taking information about the states where the protesters are being taken. It has also been said that action will not be taken on peaceful protesters. The CJP has alleged that action is being taken on many protesters. The CJP has given an ultimatum to the government that if the action on the protesters is not stopped, they will have to think about protesting again. In a post addressed to Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, Cockroach Janata Party spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka accused the government of violating the agreement to end the NEET movement, citing the detention of students in Bihar and West Bengal and police raids in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said, the agreement of not taking police action against protesters is being completely violated. Hundreds of students in Bihar and Bengal and hundreds of students and volunteers are being helped in Delhi.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 01:12 PM

BJP Demands Probe into Moong Procurement Quota in MP; Seeks Ban on Jitu Patwari's Campaigning

Also Read - MP: 87 per cent Moong Procurement Quota to MP, Only 2 so far; Centre Says Complete First Sanctioned Quantity Announcement: BJP demands ECI to immediately investigate the matter and take necessary action. Party also demands ban on Jitu Patwari's entry and campaigning in Datia Assembly Constituency during remaining period of campaigning. BJP says such action will ensure peaceful and fair atmosphere for voters to exercise their franchise without pressure and fear. Also Read - Datia's Riot: Ashutosh Sadh's Caste Equation to Ghanashyam Benefits Direct Contact with Public, State Congress President Jitu Patwari Slams CM Mohan Yadav and State Govt During Datia Election Campaign. He Accuses Govt of Misusing Administrative Machinery and Trying to Influence Polls. Patwari Warns Officials to Work Impartially and Cites Political Institutions.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 01:04 PM

Trump's Ceasefire with Iran Leads to Oil Price Drop and Hopes of Global Supply Restoration

US President Donald Trump has put a brake on Iran's attacks for two consecutive weeks. After the US, Iran has also announced that it will not attack as long as the US ceasefire lasts. After this decision of both countries, the global oil market has seen a big change. After the break on attacks in the Middle-East, crude oil prices have fallen drastically, which has raised hopes of restoring global supply. Last week, Brent crude crossed $100 per barrel for the first time since May. On Monday morning, Brent crude fell by more than 8 percent to below $89 per barrel. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and Foreign Minister Marco Rubio claimed that Iran is "begging" for a deal and the attacks have been stopped to open the way for talks. However, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected the US claims in a press conference held in Tehran. He said that Iran has not requested any peace talks with the US.

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Aaj Tak

Jul 27, 2026, 01:03 PM

Bangladesh's Former PM Sheikh Hasina Charged with 'Crimes Against Humanity' Over 2013 Protest Crackdown

Fresh charges have been filed against Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 40 people in a special court (ICT) in the country. The case dates back to May 2013, when an organization named'Hefazat-e-Islam'held a rally in Dhaka. Several people were killed in police action at the time. Sheikh Hasina has been charged with'crimes against humanity'over this police action and deaths. Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam told reporters that the tribunal has taken cognizance of the charges against Sheikh Hasina in the case of deaths during a protest rally of Hefazat-e-Islam at Shapla Chattar in Motijheel. The court has issued arrest warrants against the fugitive accused. These fugitives include the then army chief, several politicians and security officials. According to the prosecution, nine high-profile accused, including former ministers, senior police officers and journalists, are already in jail. Sheikh Hasina was booked for'crimes against humanity'over this police action and deaths. On May 5, 2013, the radical Islamist organization Hefazat-e-Islam held a rally in Dhaka.

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Amar Ujala

Jul 27, 2026, 01:00 PM

Uttarakhand MLA Demands New Branch of Water Supply Corporation in Rishikesh

Rishikesh: MLA Prem Chand Agarwal has written a letter to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami demanding the establishment of a new branch of Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan in Rishikesh city.

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