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Railways Delivers Hope: Live Donor Heart Transported by Train
New Delhi, July 31, 2026 Indian Railways has created a landmark moment in emergency healthcare by transporting a live donor heart by train for the first time in the country. The heart was carried from Surat to Ahmedabad on Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre. The time-sensitive mission required close coordination between Indian Railways, the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Gujarat...
Cauvery Protests Disrupt Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ Shows in Karnataka
New Delhi, July 31, 2026 Protests in Karnataka over the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu have begun affecting the theatrical run of Thalapathy Vijay’s *Jana Nayagan*. Amid demonstrations by farmers and pro-Kannada organisations, several theatres have suspended screenings, removed the film’s posters and banners, and taken precautionary measures to avoid law-and-order concerns. Released on July 23, *Jana Nayagan* was initially screened in around 125–150 theatres across Karnataka,...
Shehzad Poonawala Reportedly Quits BJP, Drops ‘National Spokesperson’ From X Bio
New Delhi, July 31, 2026 Shehzad Poonawala, a prominent BJP voice on television debates, has reportedly quit the party. On Thursday, he changed his X bio, removing “BJP National Spokesperson” while retaining “Lifelong follower of Prime Minister Narendra Modi”. His updated bio reads: “Religion: Islam, Culture: Hindu, ideology: Bhartiya, Author: GST ki Yatra; Lifelong follower of PM Narendra Modi”. A lawyer by training, Poonawala began his political career with the Congress and gained...
Supreme Court Questions Bihar Over Minister's Extended Tenure Without Election
New Delhi, July 30, 2026 The Supreme Court has raised a significant constitutional question regarding the continuation of a Bihar minister in office without being elected to the state legislature within the prescribed time. During the hearing of a petition challenging the appointment of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash, the court sought an explanation from the Bihar government on whether such a continuation is legally valid. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked, "This is a pure...
Rajya Sabha to Take Up Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 Today
New Delhi, July 30, 2026 Strengthening the integrity of India's public examination system remains a key priority as the Rajya Sabha is set to consider the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 on Thursday. The proposed legislation aims to tighten legal measures against examination malpractices, particularly in response to the growing concern over question paper leaks and organised cheating networks. The Bill seeks to reinforce accountability while ensuring greater...
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