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US Vice President JD Vance on Friday refuted a report claiming he received private messages from Iran regarding Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The report alleged Iran suspected the pair of financial manipulation. Vance dismissed the claims on X, saying, "This is completely bogus. I never received a message like this."
Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday as he prepared for a Parliament march on July 20. Doctors warned his health reached a critical stage, but he remained firm. "I am weak from the outside but very strong inside," he said, urging supporters to join him.
Congress MP Pawan Khera met activist Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar on Friday to support protests against NEET exam irregularities. Wangchuk started an indefinite hunger strike on 28 June. The Cockroach Janata Party has led this sit-in for over 25 days, seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The DMK demanded the Union Government set up a tribunal to resolve the Mekedatu dam dispute on Thursday. Party president M K Stalin chaired the meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session. Stalin said, "DMK MPs will raise their voices strongly against the Mekedatu dam construction attempts and protect Tamil Nadu's rights."
The National Conference will hold a protest in Delhi on July 20 to demand statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said, "The venue or the mode may change but the Delhi programme will not change." Many political leaders got invites to join this big show of strength.
The Centre listed five bills for the Monsoon Session of Parliament starting Monday, but the Delimitation Bill remains missing. The government needs a two-thirds majority to pass key constitutional changes. Many eyes are now on the DMK to see if they will support the BJP on these important legislative plans.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee told party members to leave before the July 21 rally if they feel pressured. She said, "No number of departures would leave the TMC diminished." While many leaders recently joined the BJP, she insisted the party remains strong and does not fear these exits.
The NTA declared NEET-UG 2026 results on Thursday night, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying. Over 58% of these successful students are women. Aryan Gupta and Panshul Bansal emerged as joint toppers with 715 marks. The re-examination took place on June 21 across 5,440 centres after the initial May 3 test was cancelled.
US law enforcement authorities arrested Punjab-based gangster Nitish Kaushal in Vermont on Thursday. The FBI said he faced charges for his role in the Bhagwanpuria organized crime group. Kaushal, who recently made the FBI's most wanted list, could face life in prison for his alleged involvement in transnational criminal activities.
Lucknow activist Amitabh Thakur demanded a Donor Assurance Certificate from the Ram Temple Trust on July 16, 2026. He sought an independent reconciliation of all donations received since February 5, 2020. Thakur said, "I sought a one-time independent retrospective reconciliation of all cash and valuable donations received by the Trust."
US President Donald Trump used a primetime address on Thursday to share declassified intelligence documents. He claimed China interfered in US elections and alleged systemic fraud. However, officials said the documents show known vulnerabilities rather than proof of a stolen 2020 result, sparking a fierce debate about election security today.
A caste scrutiny committee said BJP MLA Pratima Bagri belongs to the Scheduled Caste Bagri community. The committee rejected claims from Congress leader Pradeep Ahirwar that she is a Rajput. Officials verified her records and certificates, concluding the complaint lacked proof. The order said, "The complaint is rejected and the case disposed of."