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Assam minister Keshab Mahanta’s daughter joined a protest against NEET exam irregularities GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma came to the defence of his cabinet colleague Keshab Mahanta after videos of the minister’s daughter joining a protest over alleged NEET examination irregularities surfaced online, saying she may not share her father’s political views.The protest in Guwahati on Thursday was held against examination irregularities and sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.The demonstration drew attention after Dibisa, daughter of Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader and Assam minister Keshab Mahanta, joined the protesters.Videos of Dibisa raising slogans against Prime…

Supporters CJP celebrate after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests demanding his resignationSupporters of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests demanding his resignation over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar on July 25Supporters CJP celebrate after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests demanding his resignationSupporters of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests demanding his resignation over National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar on July…

Pune: Narhe police on Friday night arrested a reporter from Narhe for his alleged role in an attempt to rob cash worth Rs 1 crore.Simultaneously, the police have initiated a probe against police constables posted at the Rajgad police station. They have already arrested Vikram Vilas Chakankar (44) of Dhayari, Amey Arvind Karle (46) of Manikbaug, and Ganesh Ramesh Kadam (33) of Dhayari in connection with the case.Inspector Varsha Deshmukh said, “We have arrested the reporter, Ashish Tiwari (39) of Manikbaug on Sinhagad Road. On Saturday, we produced Tiwari before a city court, which remanded him in police custody till…

UT’s 1st automated vehicle inspection centre stalled again Chandigarh: The first fully automated Inspection and Certification (I&C) centre in Raipur Kalan is still to be made operational even though the building housing the centre has already been completed.“Civic work at the centre has been completed but the requisite machinery and equipment is yet to be installed, resulting in delay in starting operations at the centre,” said a UT official.The project is coming up with central govt funding.The state-of-the-art facility, built at a cost of Rs 14 crore on a 3.5-acre plot, is designed to replace existing manual vehicle fitness checks…

Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak at IDA’s dental show in city on Saturday Lucknow: Brushing before bedtime is more important than brushing in the morning, UP deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said on Saturday, urging dentists to promote better oral hygiene and adopt emerging technologies.Inaugurating the 8th dental show organised by the Indian Dental Association (IDA) at IGP, Pathak said food particles trapped between teeth overnight raise the risk of decay and other oral diseases. To avoid that, one must brush one’s teeth at night itself. He also told dentists that the govt would address issues related to registration and renewal…

Grand opening of the All India IPSC Under-17 Boys’ Football Tournament 2026 at the Birla Public School in Pilani on Saturday Pilani: The All India IPSC Under-17 Boys Football tournament 2026 got underway at the Vidya Niketan Birla Public School (BPS), Pilani on Saturday. The prestigious national-level tourney has brought together football teams from 24 leading schools, who are members of the Indian Public Schools’ Conference (IPSC).International freestyle wrestler Pooja Sihag was the chief guest. Pooja Sihag is a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist and a multiple Asian Championship medallist, and has represented India on numerous occasions. The guest of honour…

Nagpur: A minor girl was allegedly abducted at the age of 16 in 2020, sexually exploited and later forced into a marriage by a youth. The case came to light on Friday when she approached the police detailing years of alleged physical and mental torture.Police claimed the survivor’s name and age were changed in a forged Aadhaar card. They are also not ruling out a forced religious conversion angle.Police registered a case under multiple provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including kidnapping, POCSO Act provisions for sexual offences against a minor, and Prohibition of Child Marriage Act. The sections related to…

Kolkata: Around 15% of couples seeking assisted reproduction in Kolkata were now below 30 years old, indicating infertility was no longer limited to older couples, said fertility experts on World IVF Day on Saturday.City doctors have also observed a growing number of first-time fertility consultations from urban professionals aged 32-40 years, with many couples seeking specialist care only after several years of unsuccessful attempts at conception. “By then, declining ovarian reserve and age-related changes may reduce the chances of successful treatment. Fertility counselling, ovarian reserve assessment and reproductive life planning should become part of routine preventive healthcare for young adults,”…

Burnham said: “My strength is remaining close to people, close to the public, that will not change as prime minister.”Asked if he would call out Trump if it was the right thing, he said, “of course”, going on to say: “You have to defend your own national interest before anything else. That’s what you’re required to do if you’re to do this job properly.”Burnham also said he had had “concern” about the president starting the conflict with Iran, and he “wouldn’t hold back from saying what I think is right”.The prime minister would not commit to a date when the…

In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, Andy Burnham explicitly dismissed the idea of an early general election, saying “I’m going to rule it out… I don’t think people want it.”Explaining his decision, the new prime minister suggested the majority of the electorate “voted for a manifesto” in the last election, and vowed he would “honour that manifesto” with the support of parliamentary colleagues.Burnham went on to say, “I just think what I most need to do is get Britain focused on getting the country back where it should be, getting it working.”Andy Burnham: The Laura Kuenssberg Interview…