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Delhi govt acts swiftly to implement SC order on green crackers as per guidelines

Nnew Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) Delhi government today swiftly moved into action after the Supreme Court’s order which permitted the limited sale and use of green firecrackers in the national capital, as a temporary test measure.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa said “This decision brings relief to Delhi residents who wished to celebrate Diwali the traditional way. Our government respects people’s religious and cultural sentiments, and we have worked tirelessly to ensure they can celebrate responsibly without harming the environment.”
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Black attire, slogans and adjournments: INDIA Bloc escalates NEET protest in Parliament

22 Jul 2026 | 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Jul 22 (UNI) The Monsoon Session of Parliament plunged into fresh turmoil on Wednesday as Opposition MPs belonging to the INDIA bloc turned up in black attire to observe a "Black Day", stepping up their offensive against the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, irregularities in competitive examinations and the recent police action against protesting students.

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TMC seeks RS debate on alleged Delhi police action against student protesters

22 Jul 2026 | 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Jul 22 (UNI) The Trinamool Congress on Wednesday sought an immediate discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the alleged use of force by the Delhi Police against students protesting in the national capital on July 20, submitting a notice under Rule 267 to suspend the scheduled business of the House.

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Black-Clad opposition disrupts Parliament over NEET leak row, Houses adjourned till noon amid uproar

22 Jul 2026 | 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Jul 22 (UNI) Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Wednesday as Opposition parties stepped up their protest over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, irregularities in competitive examinations and the recent police action against student protesters, leading to the adjournment of both Houses till 12 noon.

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Congress MP seeks suspension of RS business for debate on 'Systemic Crisis' on examination system

22 Jul 2026 | 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Jul 22 (UNI) The Congress on Wednesday intensified its attack on the Centre over alleged irregularities in the country's examination system, with Rajya Sabha member Syed Naseer Hussain submitting a notice under Rule 267 seeking suspension of the day's listed business to facilitate an immediate discussion on what he described as a "systemic crisis" in India's examination, evaluation and recruitment framework.

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Congress takes exam row to PM's doorstep, top leaders detained in high-stakes showdown

21 Jul 2026 | 9:27 PM

New Delhi, Jul 21 (UNI) The Congress dramatically escalated its agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations today, with Delhi Police detaining Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other senior party leaders during a sit-in outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi.

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