'Avoid Lutyens web': PM Modi's advice to 45 NDA MPs at breakfast meet

In the meeting, which also included the rebel factions from the Uddhav Sena and Mamata Banerjee's TMC, PM Modi said: "No one should say anything trashy on TV. Maintain full dignity at all times. Engage actively in social media through Facebook, Instagram and X; interact with youth, inform government welfare work, encourage youth for sports activities." Modi advised the MPs to follow the party line and calmly present their views on every issue.

ABVP to continue 'democratic protests' against exam, recruitment irregularities

'Convey sentiments': Rajya Sabha Chairman tells Kiren Rijiju after opposition demands Amit Shah's presence

Parliament proceedings faced disruptions as opposition parties demanded Union home minister Amit Shah's statement. Rajya Sabha Chairman asked Kiren Rijiju to convey the opposition's sentiments to the home minister. Mallikarjun Kharge reiterated the demand for a statement and discussion on the police action. Rijiju said Kharge had not cited any rule while making the request.

'Remake of Dravidian model': Ex-Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls Vijay government's budget a 'waste'

Tamil Nadu's opposition leader M.K. Stalin criticized the TVK government's budget as a waste. He stated the budget repackaged old schemes and lacked new vision. The finance minister presented a budget aiming for a $1.5 trillion economy by 2031. Opposition parties also pointed out unfulfilled election promises and debt concerns. The budget included allocations for schools, higher education, and welfare initiatives.

'Many friends yet to return': Patna students restart protest over NEET stir crackdown

The demonstrators demanded immediate release of all students still in jail and the withdrawal of criminal cases registered against those arrested during the statewide agitation. "We want a verified list of those who have been released from jail and those who are still behind bars after being arrested during the protests," one of the protesters said. A student activist from Siwan also alleged excessive use of force during earlier protests.

Needs 'decoding': RSS leader Atul Limaye links CJP protest to 'subversion of democracy', Dipke hits back

158 exam irregularity cases await trial; CBI seeks fast-track disposal under new anti-paper leak law

Over 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some dating back two decades. The CBI will ask high courts to move these pending matters to new fast-track courts. Dedicated prosecutors and resources will be provided to expedite the conclusion of these trials. The new anti-paper leak law mandates day-to-day hearings and trials within three months. This initiative follows recent student protests and calls for examination system reforms.