1 August 2026
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Sparks Global Academic and Cultural Interest

Christopher Nolan's cinematic adaptation of 'The Odyssey' has triggered a surge of academic and cultural activity at leading universities worldwide. The University of Cambridge has opened its research collection on the epic until September 30 and scheduled a webinar for August 4…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Argentina · Germany · India

Who reported this

  • elDiarioAR Argentina · Centre-left · Newsroom-majority owned, membership funded
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

PM Modi Forgives Protesters Following Abusive Language at Jantar Mantar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on Friday, July 31, 2026, stating that he forgives the students who used abusive language against him and his late mother during protests over NEET irregularities at Jantar Mantar. The Prime Minister described the protesters…

development
3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Controversy Erupts Over Student Protests and Legal Action Against Anti-Modi Remarks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that he forgives student protesters who used abusive language against him and his late mother during recent demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. The protests, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), sought the resignation of Union…

development
4 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Legal Battles and Political Tension Follow India's NEET Exam Protests

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following weeks of student led protests known as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). The movement began in early May after leaks of a question sheet for the NEET medical entrance exam. While the government promised to withdraw…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · India · Germany

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Unicamp Announces Fee Exemptions for 2027 Entrance Exam

The University of Campinas (Unicamp) has released the list of students granted exemptions from the registration fee for the Vestibular 2027 entrance exam. Out of 8,810 applicants who requested the benefit, 7,915 were approved. These exemptions also apply to the Enem-Unicamp 2027…

2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Union Education Minister Resigns Following Youth Protests and Supreme Court Review of Police Force

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 following a 37 day agitation at Jantar Mantar led by the Cockroach Janta Party over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations, including the NEET UG paper leak. He was replaced by Union Minister Pralhad…

development
3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

Political Tension Rises in India Over Student Protest Crackdown and Home Minister's Role

The Indian government is facing intense political pressure following a police crackdown on student protesters in New Delhi, leading to demands for the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), were sparked by alleged…

development
5 sources across 2 countries · India · United States

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Parliament Passes Anti-Paper Leak Bill as Lok Sabha Prepares to Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength

The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, via a voice vote, with the Rajya Sabha expected to consider and pass the legislation on Thursday. The bill introduces stricter measures to curb exam paper leaks. The passage…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

India Passes Stricter Anti-Paper Leak Law Following Nationwide Student Protests and Political Clash

The Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, following nationwide student protests over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. The legislation increases penalties for those involved in paper leaks, raising…

development
3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

India's Education Minister Resigns Amid Youth-Led Protests Over Exam Paper Leaks

India’s education minister resigned on July 25 following widespread student protests triggered by allegations of leaked exam papers. The movement, which saw students in New Delhi and other parts of the country demand justice for affected candidates and those linked to reported…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · France · India · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

CBI Files Chargesheet Against 13 in NEET Paper Leak Case Following Education Minister's Resignation

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals arrested in connection with the 2026 undergraduate National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak case. Among those named are three subject experts from the National Testing Agency:…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Parliament Set to Consider Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Push for Reforms

The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 is scheduled to be presented and considered in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Union Minister Jitendra Singh will move the legislation, which seeks to strengthen measures against examination…

development
3 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Mixed Reactions Follow President Marcos Jr.'s Fifth State of the Nation Address

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, highlighting government achievements and future plans across several sectors, including agriculture and education. While Education Secretary Sonny Angara stated that the…

development
2 sources · Philippines

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from Philippines.

· evening

Row in Lok Sabha Over Appointment of Education Minister Pralhad Joshi

A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi accused newly appointed Education Minister Pralhad Joshi of defending rapists. The clash occurred during discussions on the Public Examinations (Prevention of…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

India's Supreme Court Orders Release of Detainees Amid Youth Protests Over Exam Leaks

The Supreme Court of India has directed states to release minors and students without prior criminal records who were detained during nationwide youth protests against irregularities in competitive examinations. Chief Justice Surya Kant also ordered the preservation of all CCTV,…

development
4 sources across 3 countries · India · Hong Kong · Pakistan

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening

Indian Education Minister Resigns Following Youth-Led 'Cockroach' Protests Over Exam Leaks

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following weeks of widespread protests led by the youth-driven Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The movement, primarily composed of Gen Z students, demanded accountability for corruption and irregularities in India's…

development
6 sources across 4 countries · India · Pakistan · Philippines · United States

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Zeteo United States · Left · Mehdi Hasan (journalist-owned)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· morning

Indian Education Minister Resigns Following Gen Z Cockroach Janta Party Protests

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following five weeks of protests led by the youth movement known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The demonstrations were triggered by the leakage of question papers for a national medical college entrance exam in…

7 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • Hatched: the outlet is state-affiliated or state-controlled

Lean is where the outlet sits in its OWN country's politics, never on one global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

Ownership is disclosed, never rated.

· evening