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Floods worsen Assam situation, PM Modi reviews situation; MLAs decide to donate one month’s salary

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he held a high-level meeting with MPs from Assam on the flood situation in various parts of the state. He also assured that the central government is working diligently with the state government to provide all possible assistance to the affected people. Prime Minister Modi, in a post on the social media platform X, offered his prayers for the safety and well-being of the people. He wrote that he met with MPs from Assam to review the current flood situation and…

Political heat rises in Bengal over Corona fund; BJP warns of action

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Kolkata: The latest Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, presented in the West Bengal Assembly, has created a stir in the state’s administrative and political circles. The report raises serious questions about the state’s healthcare system, COVID-19 management, disaster relief allocations, industrial land leasing, and budgetary discipline. Following the report’s revelations, the Bharatiya Janata Party has criticized the state administration and demanded an investigation and action against those found guilty. According to the CAG report, financial assistance received during the COVID-19 pandemic amounted to ₹659.28 crore (approximately $1.6 billion) as of…

Increasing the punishment alone is not the solution; Gaurav Gogoi attacks the government on the Examination Amendment Bill

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New Delhi: Parliament is continuing to deliberate on addressing the problems of malpractice and paper leaks in competitive exams across the country. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, witnessed a heated debate between the ruling and opposition parties in the Lok Sabha. The government has described this law as a crucial and historic step for the future of the country’s youth. The central government argues that this strict law will bring transparency to competitive examinations and effectively crack down on the cheating mafia. It will protect…

Akhilesh Yadav’s scathing attack on the government in the Lok Sabha, linked the paper leak issue with the Ram Temple offerings

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New Delhi |  During the debate on the anti-paper leak law in the Lok Sabha, the opposition launched a scathing attack on the central government. Samajwadi Party President and MP Akhilesh Yadav took a dig at the government, linking the matter to the Ram Temple issue. He questioned how those who couldn’t protect donations would protect examination papers. During the discussion in the House, Akhilesh Yadav questioned both the government’s intentions and its system. He said that the future of millions of youth in the country is hanging in the…

“Change the angle of your heart, not the camera”; Priyanka’s scathing attack on the government on the Jantar Mantar issue

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New Delhi |  During the ongoing debate on the “Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026” in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, on Tuesday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi launched a scathing and aggressive attack on the central government. During her address, she questioned who ordered the lathicharge on students and youth, and not just the Congress party, but the entire country, including teachers, students, and parents, is asking this very question today. She stated bluntly that Parliament is not anyone’s fiefdom. Speaking in Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi…

AAPI and GAIMS Achieve Historic Representation at the United Nations

Ajay Ghosh

New York: In a landmark moment for the global Indian medical community, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) and the Global Association of Indian Medical Students (GAIMS) were represented at the United Nations Town Hall with the Candidates for Secretary-General, held on July 23, 2026, at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York. According to Dr. Krishan Kumar, President-Elect of AAPI, and an Advisor to GAIMS along with Dr. Abhishek Kashyap, President of GAIMS, and Kaza Sri Harshitha, a Medical Student from GAIMS participated at…

AAPI at America’s 250th Anniversary: A Defining Moment for Indian American Physicians

Ajay Ghosh

As the United States commemorated its historic 250th anniversary, the Indian American community gathered in Washington, DC on July 25, 2026, to honor the nation’s democratic legacy and celebrate its own growing contributions to American civic life. At the center of these celebrations stood the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)—one of the most influential physician organizations in the country—whose leadership played a prominent role in the national event held at DAR Constitution Hall on July 25. The bipartisan gathering, titled “America 250th: An Indian American Commemoration,” brought together thousands…

AAPI–IMA MoU Ushers in New Chapter of Indo‑American Medical Collaboration

Ajay Ghosh

TAMPA, Fla. — The 44th Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI), held July 2–5, 2026, at the JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water Street, concluded with a landmark achievement: the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AAPI and the Indian Medical Association (IMA), marking one of the most significant developments in recent Indo‑American healthcare cooperation. The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed on July 4, 2026, by Dr. Amit Chakrabarty, President of AAPI during the Convention, and Dr. Urvish Patel,…

“I will answer every question of the opposition”: Nitin Naveen on the NEET controversy

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New Delhi: The war of words between the ruling party and the opposition over the controversy surrounding the NEET exam has intensified. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Naveen has challenged the Congress and its allies to a direct debate on the floor of Parliament regarding the allegations of NEET rigging. He clarified that the central government is fully prepared to provide transparent and factual answers to all questions posed by the opposition. Speaking on the social media platform “X,” Nitin Naveen launched a scathing attack on the opposition camp.…

Fierce debate in Parliament; Nadda’s counter to demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

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New Delhi: The massive protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak are continuing to resonate in the Rajya Sabha. The Upper House witnessed a heated debate and uproar between the ruling party and the opposition on this sensitive issue. Due to the ongoing deadlock, the Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned until the next day. Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the government and strongly demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Kharge stated in the House that the voices…