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461 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Sloth Bear Roams Gondia Residential Area, Forest Guard Injured in Rescue · A sloth bear entered Gondia residential areas, injuring a forest guard during rescue attempts.
• Hoax Bomb Threat Note Found on IndiGo Flight at Bengaluru Airport · A handwritten hoax bomb threat note on IndiGo flight 6E-6423 prompted security checks at Bengaluru airport before being cleared.
• National Commissions Seek PCMC Report on Moshi Waste Plant Collapse Deaths · National Commission for Scheduled Castes and National Commission for Safai Karamcharis seek detailed reports from PCMC within 15 days on the Moshi Waste-to-Energy Plant tragedy.
• Sonam Wangchuk Continues Hunger Strike to July 20 Despite Critical Health Decline · Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk vows to continue his hunger strike until July 20 and calls for a Parliament march over NEET exam irregularities.
• India Tightens ISRO Resignation Rules to Retain Scientists Amid Over 100 Departures · The Department of Space directed ISRO centers not to routinely accept resignations from mission-critical Group A personnel following reports of more than 100 exits.
• NEET UG 2026 Co-Topper Aryan Gupta Credits Grandmother's Cancer Battle for Oncology Ambition · NEET UG 2026 co-topper Aryan Gupta reveals his grandmother's cancer battle inspired his dream to become an oncologist.
• Arvind Kejriwal Congratulates Aryan Gupta for Topping NEET UG 2026 · AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal congratulated Ludhiana student Aryan Gupta on securing AIR 1 in NEET UG 2026 with 715 marks.
• FBI Arrests Indian National Nitish Kaushal in Vermont on RICO Charges · FBI arrests Nitish Kaushal, also known as Lala, in Vermont after he was placed on the Most Wanted list for RICO conspiracy linked to a Punjab-based crime syndicate.
• PM Modi Flags Off India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train in Haryana · Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train on the 89-km Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana.
• Congress Leader Pawan Khera Meets Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar Protest · Congress leader Pawan Khera visited Sonam Wangchuk at the Jantar Mantar protest site to express support for demonstrators demanding NEET exam reforms.
• Odisha Govt Rules Out Stampede in Two Devotee Deaths During 2026 Puri Rath Yatra · Odisha government states two deaths during the 2026 Puri Rath Yatra were not caused by a stampede.
• Hyderabad Teacher Fired for Assigning Islamic Prayer Homework to Hindu Student · A Hyderabad school teacher was terminated after assigning the Islamic Kalma prayer as homework to a Hindu student.
• Supreme Court Advises Against Introducing Third Language in Class XI · India's Supreme Court warned the government that adding a third language in Class XI would increase student stress.
• Congress President Kharge Urges PM Modi for All-Party Delimitation Consultation · Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to PM Modi requesting an all-party meeting on delimitation proposals.
• Indian Navy to Commission Second Mahe-class ASW Craft Malvan on July 22 · Indian Navy will commission the Malvan, second Mahe-class ASW-SWC, on July 22, 2026.
• Supreme Court Rejects Contempt Petitions Over Demolition Guidelines Violations · India's Supreme Court rejects contempt petitions alleging violations of 2024 demolition guidelines, directing parties to high courts.
• Maharashtra Police Question Jalgaon Youths Over Alleged Links to ISI-Backed Gangsters · Jalgaon police question youths for alleged social media contact with Shehzad Bhatti and Lawrence Bishnoi.
• Supreme Court Urges Third Language Introduction in Class 5 or 6 to Reduce Student Stress · India's Supreme Court advised the Centre to introduce CBSE's third language policy from Class 5 or 6 instead of Class 9 to lower student stress.
• Congress Leaders in Delhi Push for Karnataka Cabinet Expansion · Top Congress leaders in Delhi accelerate discussions on expanding the Karnataka Cabinet.
• Hyderabad Teacher Suspended After Asking Class 2 Student to Recite Kalma · A Hyderabad private school teacher was dismissed after allegedly assigning the Islamic Kalma to a second-grade student.
• Sanjay Raut Says Opposition May Accept Delimitation Bill If Amendments Accepted · Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut says the Opposition INDIA bloc will oppose the Delimitation Bill unless the Centre accepts their amendments.
• 5,201 Pilgrims Depart Jammu for Amarnath Yatra Under Tight Security · Over 5,000 devotees, including sadhus and women, left Jammu for the Amarnath shrine under heavy security.
• Pune Tourism Department Solicits Public Input on Hidden Destinations · Pune officials invite citizens to submit details of lesser-known tourist spots for promotion.
• PCMC Suspends Two Senior Officials Over Moshi Garbage Depot Tragedy · PCMC suspended two senior officials for alleged negligence following the Moshi garbage depot tragedy that killed nine workers.
• Two Killed in Noida Building Fire, Landlord Arrested Over E-Scooter Suspicions · Two people died in a Noida residential building fire, prompting the landlord's arrest and an e-scooter charging investigation.
• BTech Graduate Found Dead in Lucknow Rented Room; Suicide Suspected · Police suspect suicide after finding 27-year-old BTech graduate Jitesh Singh dead in Lucknow.
• Cockroach Janata Party Calls for Mass Hunger Strike in Solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk · The Cockroach Janata Party announced a one-day mass hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on July 16 to support Sonam Wangchuk.
• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Celebrates Youth Skills on World Youth Skills Day · Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights the state's focus on skill development for a developed future.
• Delhi HC Seeks Central and Delhi Govt Response on Sonam Wangchuk PIL · Delhi High Court requests Union and Delhi governments to respond to a PIL concerning the health of Sonam Wangchuk.
• Shashi Tharoor Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike Over NEET Irregularities · Congress MP Shashi Tharoor appeals to Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast and calls for government dialogue.