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Odisha med PG exam question paper ‘shared on WhatsApp’ mid-test; dean denies 'paper leak'

Times of India - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 15:03
An Odisha medical postgraduate examination question paper was allegedly shared on social media. This incident occurred on July 27 during the All Odisha Medical PG Examination. Images of the General Surgery second paper were reportedly circulated in WhatsApp groups. An internal investigation is now underway to determine how this happened. Authorities are tightening security for the remaining examinations.
Categories: National News

US signs $58.6bn mega deal for Patriot missiles as stock runs low amid Iran war

Times of India - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 14:16
The United States awarded Lockheed Martin a significant contract for Patriot interceptor missiles. This deal ensures long-term production of crucial air defence interceptors for the US Army. Concerns over dwindling missile stockpiles influenced this major procurement decision. The agreement aims to triple production capacity and boost employment at a key facility. This expansion supports broader Pentagon efforts to accelerate weapons manufacturing globally.
Categories: National News

How to get John Wick Sprite in Fortnite: Location, ability, and more

Times of India - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 12:56
Fortnite's new v41.30 update brings the John Wick Sprite exclusively to Reload mode. Players can find this Sprite in normal and special Sprite chests within the game. Eliminating opponents who possess the Sprite also allows for its acquisition by other players. Winning a Victory Royale in Reload mode guarantees the John Wick Sprite for all participants. This Sprite reveals nearby enemies for a short duration after an elimination.
Categories: National News

13-year-old turns peanut shells into pesticide remover, eyes $25k prize

Times of India - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 11:30
Thirteen-year-old Minnesota student Arika Kundu has designed a method that uses discarded peanut shells to help remove pesticide residues from fresh fruits and vegetables. Her project, called LIGNEX, has made her one of 10 finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge. She will now compete for the $25,000 grand prize with guidance from a 3M scientist.
Categories: National News

NYC banned Motoclick, now Mamdani targets Uber Eats, DoorDash over "hidden" tip buttons

Times of India - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 11:01
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city's crackdown on Uber Eats and DoorDash tipping practices has delivered $104 million in extra tips to delivery workers since January. A new DCWP report shows tips per delivery doubled from $1.18 to $2.29 after apps were forced to show tip buttons at checkout. Mamdani, who earlier moved to shut down Motoclick, warns more enforcement is coming.
Categories: National News

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9 LIVE: Lok Sabha passes bill to criminalise insults to Vande Mataram

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:33
Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar as Kharge alleges RSS people are heading educational institutions, seeks their removal
Categories: National News

SIR Karnataka Official assaulted during electoral roll revision at D.J. Halli in Bengaluru, FIR registered

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:32
The alleged assault took place around 1.30 p.m. on July 29 near Kousar Masjid, 18th Cross, Roshan Nagar, DJ Halli, when the official was inspecting the ongoing SIR work
Categories: National News

The middle path | Explaining Supreme Court’s latest verdict on post facto environmental clearances

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:31
The Supreme Court quashes the Centre’s 2021 Office Memorandum on ex post facto environmental clearance, ruling that any future amnesty under the Environment (Protection) Act must flow from a statutory notification, not an administrative order, and be confined to projects of supervening public interest under the EIA framework
Categories: National News

Supreme Court vindication of Manmohan Singh should initiate reform of criminal justice system: Ashwani Kumar

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:30
“The prosecutorial process was itself a punishment, the stark cruelty of which is now apparent after his [Manmohan Singh’s] exoneration by the Supreme Court,” says former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar
Categories: National News

Super-speciality seats row: Tamil Nadu government has corrected past lapses, says Health Minister

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:28
Stalin’s statement gives the wrong impression that Tamil Nadu was surrendering the super-speciality seats to the AIQ for the first time: K.G. Arunraj
Categories: National News

PoK visuals heartbreaking, Pakistan must adopt humane approach: Mehbooba Mufti

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:27
Mehbooba Mufti urges Pakistan to adopt dialogue and humanity in response to recent violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Categories: National News

Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF-led Kerala govt of starving local bodies of Plan funds

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:27
Opposition Leader inaugurates LDF’s protest march from Martyrs’ Column to Secretariat against government slashing Plan fund allocation for local body institutions
Categories: National News

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay takes maiden Metro Rail ride with public, reviews phase-II project

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:22
After alighting at Nandanam Metro Rail station, he visited the Operational Control Centre (OCC) where the train services of the phase II network will be monitored and was briefed about the network.
Categories: National News

Honeymoon murder: Sonam Raghuvanshi surrenders before Meghalaya court after SC cancels bail

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:18
Sonam Raghuvanshi was arrested in June last year in connection with the killing of her businessman husband Raja Raghuvanshi
Categories: National News

Drones, CCTV cameras deployed to trace tiger after cattle kills in Eluru district

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:14
The tiger killed the cows near Mangapathidevipeta village in Koyyalagudem and is reported to have moved into the Muttappagudem forests; a team led by the Rajamahendravaram DFO is attempting to tranquillise it
Categories: National News

Supreme Court agrees to July 31 hearing in Senthilbalaji's appeal against denial of pre-arrest bail

Hindu - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 10:10
The Madras High Court had rejected V. Senthilbalaji’s advance bail petition earlier, observing that it was a case requiring custodial interrogation
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