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Shruti MandalAn Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence, causing the aircraft to briefly lose around 300 feet of altitude. The incident left 10 passengers and four cabin crew members injured, although the aircraft landed safely in Delhi. Air India has confirmed the incident and is reviewing the circumstances.
Shruti MandalBJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut sparked a political controversy after calling some NEET-UG 2026 protesters "Generation Gutter" while reacting to viral videos that allegedly showed offensive slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Her remarks drew sharp criticism from opposition parties and student leaders, who accused her of insulting an entire generation of students. Kangana defended her comments, saying she was condemning the behaviour seen in the videos. The row has since evolved into a wider debate over student protests, political language, and accountability.
Shruti MandalThe seventh day of the Monsoon Session witnessed a heated debate in the Lok Sabha as Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the government's handling of student protests, demanding to know who authorised the alleged use of pellet guns against students. The discussion took place alongside the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Shruti MandalMeta has apologised after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video was briefly blocked on the platform, saying the content was "removed in error" and has now been restored. The incident has also prompted the Indian government to seek an explanation from the social media company.
Shruti MandalFollowing nationwide NEET protests and massive student outrage, the Central Government has entered full action mode. Today, the government will introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, proposing non-bailable warrants, heavy monetary penalties, and lengthy prison terms for paper leaks and exam malpractices.
Shruti MandalAs the alleged NEET paper leak controversy continues to dominate national headlines, images and references from a 1997 student protest involving Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have resurfaced online. The viral visuals have triggered fresh political debate, with many comparing his role as a student protester then to his current position overseeing India's education system.
PihuPrime Minister Narendra Modi defended the Centre's response to the NEET paper leak controversy, stating that swift action had been taken against those responsible. Emphasizing the need to restore the trust of India's youth, his remarks came a day after protests demanding accountability from the Ministry of Education over alleged examination irregularities. PM Modi Defends Government's Action on NEET Paper Leak, Calls for Restoring Youth's Trust