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Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur(DLJ), DRDO handed over Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral Signature Tank Mock-up to CME, Pune (Picture credit: DRDO) NEW DELHI: According to Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’, “all warfare is based on deception.”In the wake of the Pakistan conflict in May when the enemy forces attempted to target Indian military assets like air defence systems, including Russia-imported S400 Triumf missile system, with their missiles and drones, India’s elite R&D wing Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred two key indigenous technologies to the Army that will help its soldiers and their military equipment evade enemy detection.Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur (DLJ), DRDO, handed over Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral Signature Tank Mock-up to the Indian Army’s Corps of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune in the first week of December. “CPGSS4.0 was launched today (Dec 3) by Lt Gen A K Ramesh, SM, Comdt CME in the presence of V S Shenoi, Director, DLJ and will be available for use by tri-services,” DRDO recently posted on X. “A full scale multispectral signature tank mock-up will be use (sic) for training the service personnel in camouflaging and deception technology,” it stated.CPGS 4.0 is an advanced software developed to create highly effective, multi-spectral camouflage patterns for military equipment, helping soldiers blend into diverse terrains by countering detection across visible light, infrared (IR), and radar sensors, thereby significantly boosting battlefield deception and survival training for the Indian Army. Whereas a multispectral signature tank mock-up is a full-scale, realistic decoy of a battle tank, designed not just to look like a tank in visible light, but to mimic its physical and electromagnetic properties (heat, radar reflection) across various sensor spectrums, allowing soldiers to test and train with advanced camouflage materials to hide tanks from modern threats like thermal, infrared and radar detection.Developing multispectral deception capabilities is the need of the hour as traditional camouflage measures have become less effective in modern warfare. These advanced systems are designed to enhance the Army’s capabilities in camouflage and deception, which are key for survival on modern battlefields where surveillance and sensor technologies are fast advancing.The integration of sophisticated software with a realistic mock-up helps tackle challenges posed by modern detection systems, including thermal imaging, UAV reconnaissance and radar technologies. With the introduction of these technologies, the Army now has the capacity to indulge in concealment methods more effectively, thereby enhancing operational survivability.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOwaisi Urges Protection of Bangladesh Minorities Ahead of February Polls‘Love Jihad Claim False’: UP Woman Speaks Out After Bajrang Dal Crashes BirthdayUnnao Rape Case: Activists Protest Outside Delhi High Court Over Sengar BailShashi Tharoor Responds To Digvijaya Singh, Says Congress Needs Discipline, Not Lessons From RSSPakistan FM Says Islamabad Will Proactively Rebuild Relations With Bangladesh Post PollsHadi Killing: Dhaka Police Say Main Accused Escaped to India via MeghalayaPakistan FM Ishaq Dar Admits India Hit Nur Khan Air Base In Operation Sindoor Strikes‘Advised Me To Hide In Bunker’: Pak President Zardari On Op Sindoor, Responds To PM Modi’s WarningIndian Army Intensifies Anti-Terror Ops In J&K To Flush Out Pak Terrorists Amid Chillai KalanBJP Hails Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks On India’s Foreign Policy, Congress Hits Back123Photostories5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t knowTV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’Is foul-smelling poop a symptom of cancer?TV celebrities who passed away in 2025: From Satish Shah to Achyut PotdarBloating vs belly fat: Easy signs that tell the difference and why it matters10 rice dishes from around the worldAntibiotic resistance: Why common infections are getting harder to treatThalapathy Vijay fitness secrets: How simple workouts and balanced food keep him fit at 516 strange and haunting lines from books and classicsFrom hydrogen-powered water taxi to ethereal Ganga aarti: 5 reasons to visit Varanasi123Hot PicksKuwait NYEPAN-Aadhaar linkingJeffrey EpsteinGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthJake Paul and Jutta Net WorthBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceWayne GretzkyPatrick MahomesNavjot Singh SidhuChloe KimNew York Yankees

Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur(DLJ), DRDO handed over Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral Signature Tank Mock-up to CME, Pune (Picture credit: DRDO) NEW DELHI: According to Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’, “all warfare is based on deception.”In the wake of the Pakistan conflict in May when the enemy forces attempted to target Indian military assets like air defence systems, including Russia-imported S400 Triumf missile system, with their missiles and drones, India’s elite R&D wing Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has transferred two key indigenous technologies to the Army that will help its soldiers and their military equipment evade enemy detection.Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur (DLJ), DRDO, handed over Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral Signature Tank Mock-up to the Indian Army’s Corps of Military Engineering (CME) in Pune in the first week of December. “CPGSS4.0 was launched today (Dec 3) by Lt Gen A K Ramesh, SM, Comdt CME in the presence of V S Shenoi, Director, DLJ and will be available for use by tri-services,” DRDO recently posted on X. “A full scale multispectral signature tank mock-up will be use (sic) for training the service personnel in camouflaging and deception technology,” it stated.CPGS 4.0 is an advanced software developed to create highly effective, multi-spectral camouflage patterns for military equipment, helping soldiers blend into diverse terrains by countering detection across visible light, infrared (IR), and radar sensors, thereby significantly boosting battlefield deception and survival training for the Indian Army. Whereas a multispectral signature tank mock-up is a full-scale, realistic decoy of a battle tank, designed not just to look like a tank in visible light, but to mimic its physical and electromagnetic properties (heat, radar reflection) across various sensor spectrums, allowing soldiers to test and train with advanced camouflage materials to hide tanks from modern threats like thermal, infrared and radar detection.Developing multispectral deception capabilities is the need of the hour as traditional camouflage measures have become less effective in modern warfare. These advanced systems are designed to enhance the Army’s capabilities in camouflage and deception, which are key for survival on modern battlefields where surveillance and sensor technologies are fast advancing.The integration of sophisticated software with a realistic mock-up helps tackle challenges posed by modern detection systems, including thermal imaging, UAV reconnaissance and radar technologies. With the introduction of these technologies, the Army now has the capacity to indulge in concealment methods more effectively, thereby enhancing operational survivability.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOwaisi Urges Protection of Bangladesh Minorities Ahead of February Polls‘Love Jihad Claim False’: UP Woman Speaks Out After Bajrang Dal Crashes BirthdayUnnao Rape Case: Activists Protest Outside Delhi High Court Over Sengar BailShashi Tharoor Responds To Digvijaya Singh, Says Congress Needs Discipline, Not Lessons From RSSPakistan FM Says Islamabad Will Proactively Rebuild Relations With Bangladesh Post PollsHadi Killing: Dhaka Police Say Main Accused Escaped to India via MeghalayaPakistan FM Ishaq Dar Admits India Hit Nur Khan Air Base In Operation Sindoor Strikes‘Advised Me To Hide In Bunker’: Pak President Zardari On Op Sindoor, Responds To PM Modi’s WarningIndian Army Intensifies Anti-Terror Ops In J&K To Flush Out Pak Terrorists Amid Chillai KalanBJP Hails Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks On India’s Foreign Policy, Congress Hits Back123Photostories5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t knowTV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’Is foul-smelling poop a symptom of cancer?TV celebrities who passed away in 2025: From Satish Shah to Achyut PotdarBloating vs belly fat: Easy signs that tell the difference and why it matters10 rice dishes from around the worldAntibiotic resistance: Why common infections are getting harder to treatThalapathy Vijay fitness secrets: How simple workouts and balanced food keep him fit at 516 strange and haunting lines from books and classicsFrom hydrogen-powered water taxi to ethereal Ganga aarti: 5 reasons to visit Varanasi123Hot PicksKuwait NYEPAN-Aadhaar linkingJeffrey EpsteinGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthJake Paul and Jutta Net WorthBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceWayne GretzkyPatrick MahomesNavjot Singh SidhuChloe KimNew York Yankees

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Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur(DLJ), DRDO handed over Camouflage Pattern Generation Software Sigma 4.0 (CPGSS4.0) and a full-scale Multispectral Signature Tank Mock-up to CME, Pune (Picture credit: DRDO) NEW DELHI: According to Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’, “all warfare is based on deception.”In the wake of the Pakistan conflict in May when the enemy forces attempted…

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Dec 29, 2025, 02:11 IST

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Four-time major champion Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the Battle of the Sexes match against Nick Kyrgios. (AP) When Billie Jean King played – and beat – Bobby Riggs in the iconic Battle of the Sexes in 1973, women’s tennis was struggling for relevance. The complexion of the sport is much different now. There is equal…

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Girija Oak recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s quiet strength during Aryan Khan case and Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral: ‘Not once did he lose his cool on set’

Girija Oak recalls Shah Rukh Khan’s quiet strength during Aryan Khan case and Lata Mangeshkar’s funeral: ‘Not once did he lose his cool on set’

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Girija Oak, who worked closely with Shah Rukh Khan on Atlee’s Jawan, has opened up about witnessing the superstar during one of the most turbulent phases of his personal life — when his son Aryan Khan was jailed following the NCB raid on a cruise ship in October 2021. In a new interview, Girija said…

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Why cutting sugar isn’t fixing your hormones, and which foods may be the real issue |

Why cutting sugar isn’t fixing your hormones, and which foods may be the real issue |

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Many women find their hormones remain unbalanced despite cutting sugar. Expert Poornima Peri reveals that seemingly healthy foods can disrupt hormone function. These common choices may be the real culprits behind persistent fatigue, weight gain, and mood swings. Many women blame sugar for weight gain, mood swings, bloating, and thyroid trouble. Cutting sweets often feels…

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Now, India, Bangladesh face off over Hadi’s killers

Now, India, Bangladesh face off over Hadi’s killers

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Bajrang Dal activists during a protest in Lucknow DHAKA/SHILLONG: Bangladesh claimed on Sunday that the two prime suspects in the murder of radical Inqilab Moncho leader Sharif Osman Hadi had found sanctuary in neighbouring Meghalaya, inviting instant rebuttals from Indian security agencies about what they said were “fabricated and malicious” statements suggesting lapses in BSF’s…

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You remind me of my mother: Indian-origin electrician rapes 75-year-old woman in Sydney, says his wife never has sex with him

You remind me of my mother: Indian-origin electrician rapes 75-year-old woman in Sydney, says his wife never has sex with him

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45-year-old Amol Vijay Dhumal, an Indian-origin electrician in Sydney, raped a 75-year-old woman in her home where Dhumal went to instal solar panels in 2024. Dhumal has been found guilty by jury verdict of sexual intercourse without consent and has been sentenced to five years in prison. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the verdict…

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File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: PM Modi has asked chief secretaries to ensure Maoism does not relapse in areas freed from the extremist entities, by accelerating saturation of infrastructure works and welfare schemes, report Dipak Dash and Manash Gohain. At a meeting of chief secretaries in Delhi on Saturday and Sunday that he chaired, the PM said the challenge now is to see that those who have joined the mainstream don’t go back to the fold of Maoism, TOI has learned. He stressed the focus must be on all-round development, from roads and water supply to rehab for those who have surrendered, an official said.  Set up ‘deregulation cells’ in offices, PM tells top bureaucratsThe PM asked the top bureaucrats to set up “deregulation cells” in their offices on the lines of the Cabinet Secretariat to accelerate the reforms agenda and improve “ease of living and doing business”. Modi also asked them to replicate the Centre’s model of Pragati in states for review of major infrastructure projects which are delayed.The meeting took note of achievements made in ease of doing business in the past year with five states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Tripura — completing all 23 reforms. The presentation by the Cabinet Secretariat mentioned that overall progress was over 75%.Officials who were present at the meeting said the PM asked them to focus on development of areas that are now free from Maoist terror. “He said the focus must be on all-round development (Vikas Ganga) in every front — road, water supply, education, healthcare, employment, rehabilitation and security of those who have dropped arms,” said an official. The Telangana govt made a presentation on “post-left wing extremism future”.The PM’s observation gains significance considering that Maoism had found support for lack of basic facilities and Maoists were able to hold on to this by ensuring that development never reached locals and towards that end they bombed schools, other infrastructure and did not allow construction of roads.There have also been acknowledgements from Maoist leaders — who have surrendered as well as those still holding out — of success of govt’s welfare schemes, such as free ration and development activities under the aspirational districts programme, resulting in losing their grip over locals.Officials said on the risk of relapse, the PM was of the view that victories will be complete when those who have come to the mainstream are not entrapped by Maoist propaganda again. Those who have surrendered have cautioned that there may be a relapse for non-fulfillment of promises such as cash reward, personal security, gainful employment and local development areas.The fifth chief secretaries conference on the overarching theme of ‘Human Capital for Viksit Bharat’ saw discussion on early childhood education, schooling, skilling, sports and extracurricular activities.PM asked chief secretaries to ensure that all PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalayas and Eklavya schools get toilet for females by March 8. Modi also shared his concerns over irregularities in Jal Jeevan Mission, sources said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOwaisi Urges Protection of Bangladesh Minorities Ahead of February Polls‘Love Jihad Claim False’: UP Woman Speaks Out After Bajrang Dal Crashes BirthdayUnnao Rape Case: Activists Protest Outside Delhi High Court Over Sengar BailShashi Tharoor Responds To Digvijaya Singh, Says Congress Needs Discipline, Not Lessons From RSSPakistan FM Says Islamabad Will Proactively Rebuild Relations With Bangladesh Post PollsHadi Killing: Dhaka Police Say Main Accused Escaped to India via MeghalayaPakistan FM Ishaq Dar Admits India Hit Nur Khan Air Base In Operation Sindoor Strikes‘Advised Me To Hide In Bunker’: Pak President Zardari On Op Sindoor, Responds To PM Modi’s WarningIndian Army Intensifies Anti-Terror Ops In J&K To Flush Out Pak Terrorists Amid Chillai KalanBJP Hails Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks On India’s Foreign Policy, Congress Hits Back123Photostories5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t knowTV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’Is foul-smelling poop a symptom of cancer?TV celebrities who passed away in 2025: From Satish Shah to Achyut PotdarBloating vs belly fat: Easy signs that tell the difference and why it matters10 rice dishes from around the worldAntibiotic resistance: Why common infections are getting harder to treatThalapathy Vijay fitness secrets: How simple workouts and balanced food keep him fit at 516 strange and haunting lines from books and classicsFrom hydrogen-powered water taxi to ethereal Ganga aarti: 5 reasons to visit Varanasi123Hot PicksKuwait NYEPAN-Aadhaar linkingJeffrey EpsteinGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthJake Paul and Jutta Net WorthBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceWayne GretzkyPatrick MahomesNavjot Singh SidhuChloe KimNew York Yankees

File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: PM Modi has asked chief secretaries to ensure Maoism does not relapse in areas freed from the extremist entities, by accelerating saturation of infrastructure works and welfare schemes, report Dipak Dash and Manash Gohain. At a meeting of chief secretaries in Delhi on Saturday and Sunday that he chaired, the PM said the challenge now is to see that those who have joined the mainstream don’t go back to the fold of Maoism, TOI has learned. He stressed the focus must be on all-round development, from roads and water supply to rehab for those who have surrendered, an official said.  Set up ‘deregulation cells’ in offices, PM tells top bureaucratsThe PM asked the top bureaucrats to set up “deregulation cells” in their offices on the lines of the Cabinet Secretariat to accelerate the reforms agenda and improve “ease of living and doing business”. Modi also asked them to replicate the Centre’s model of Pragati in states for review of major infrastructure projects which are delayed.The meeting took note of achievements made in ease of doing business in the past year with five states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Tripura — completing all 23 reforms. The presentation by the Cabinet Secretariat mentioned that overall progress was over 75%.Officials who were present at the meeting said the PM asked them to focus on development of areas that are now free from Maoist terror. “He said the focus must be on all-round development (Vikas Ganga) in every front — road, water supply, education, healthcare, employment, rehabilitation and security of those who have dropped arms,” said an official. The Telangana govt made a presentation on “post-left wing extremism future”.The PM’s observation gains significance considering that Maoism had found support for lack of basic facilities and Maoists were able to hold on to this by ensuring that development never reached locals and towards that end they bombed schools, other infrastructure and did not allow construction of roads.There have also been acknowledgements from Maoist leaders — who have surrendered as well as those still holding out — of success of govt’s welfare schemes, such as free ration and development activities under the aspirational districts programme, resulting in losing their grip over locals.Officials said on the risk of relapse, the PM was of the view that victories will be complete when those who have come to the mainstream are not entrapped by Maoist propaganda again. Those who have surrendered have cautioned that there may be a relapse for non-fulfillment of promises such as cash reward, personal security, gainful employment and local development areas.The fifth chief secretaries conference on the overarching theme of ‘Human Capital for Viksit Bharat’ saw discussion on early childhood education, schooling, skilling, sports and extracurricular activities.PM asked chief secretaries to ensure that all PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalayas and Eklavya schools get toilet for females by March 8. Modi also shared his concerns over irregularities in Jal Jeevan Mission, sources said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOwaisi Urges Protection of Bangladesh Minorities Ahead of February Polls‘Love Jihad Claim False’: UP Woman Speaks Out After Bajrang Dal Crashes BirthdayUnnao Rape Case: Activists Protest Outside Delhi High Court Over Sengar BailShashi Tharoor Responds To Digvijaya Singh, Says Congress Needs Discipline, Not Lessons From RSSPakistan FM Says Islamabad Will Proactively Rebuild Relations With Bangladesh Post PollsHadi Killing: Dhaka Police Say Main Accused Escaped to India via MeghalayaPakistan FM Ishaq Dar Admits India Hit Nur Khan Air Base In Operation Sindoor Strikes‘Advised Me To Hide In Bunker’: Pak President Zardari On Op Sindoor, Responds To PM Modi’s WarningIndian Army Intensifies Anti-Terror Ops In J&K To Flush Out Pak Terrorists Amid Chillai KalanBJP Hails Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks On India’s Foreign Policy, Congress Hits Back123Photostories5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t knowTV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’Is foul-smelling poop a symptom of cancer?TV celebrities who passed away in 2025: From Satish Shah to Achyut PotdarBloating vs belly fat: Easy signs that tell the difference and why it matters10 rice dishes from around the worldAntibiotic resistance: Why common infections are getting harder to treatThalapathy Vijay fitness secrets: How simple workouts and balanced food keep him fit at 516 strange and haunting lines from books and classicsFrom hydrogen-powered water taxi to ethereal Ganga aarti: 5 reasons to visit Varanasi123Hot PicksKuwait NYEPAN-Aadhaar linkingJeffrey EpsteinGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthJake Paul and Jutta Net WorthBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceWayne GretzkyPatrick MahomesNavjot Singh SidhuChloe KimNew York Yankees

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File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: PM Modi has asked chief secretaries to ensure Maoism does not relapse in areas freed from the extremist entities, by accelerating saturation of infrastructure works and welfare schemes, report Dipak Dash and Manash Gohain. At a meeting of chief secretaries in Delhi on Saturday and Sunday…

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Wade Barrett and Haley Bennett combined net worth in 2025: WWE career, Hollywood roles, income streams, and more | WWE News

Wade Barrett and Haley Bennett combined net worth in 2025: WWE career, Hollywood roles, income streams, and more | WWE News

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Wade Barrett (Image Source: Getty) Some wrestlers come from entirely different branches of global entertainment, but Wade Barrett and Haley Bennett are both in the same boat when it comes to being memorable for their initial breakouts, and not much else. While Barrett was certainly the bigger name at the time, rising star within WWE…

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File photo: Union rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan NEW DELHI: With Congress set to launch a protest against the VB-G RAM G scheme, which replaced the UPA-era MGNREGA, the rural development ministry has sent a detailed report on the new scheme to all central ministers which they can refer to in public meetings to counter the opposition.TOI has learnt that in the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had briefed ministers about the key features of VB-G RAM G and how it’s better than that of previous rural employment guarantee programme. PM Narendra Modi had also asked ministers to be fully conversant with the provisions of the new scheme.Ministers will highlight the increase of guaranteed 125 days employment under the new scheme compared to the provision of earlier 100 days and creation of durable assets beyond a narrow emphasis on wage expenditure. They will also highlight how the scheme will create stronger local livelihood opportunities to help mitigate distress-driven migration.To counter the opposition charge, ministers have been informed that under normative funding, the central govt allocates funds to states based on predefined norms, ensuring predictability, fiscal discipline, and better budgetary planning. In contrast, demand-driven models often lead to uncertain allocations and fiscal misalignment.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOwaisi Urges Protection of Bangladesh Minorities Ahead of February Polls‘Love Jihad Claim False’: UP Woman Speaks Out After Bajrang Dal Crashes BirthdayUnnao Rape Case: Activists Protest Outside Delhi High Court Over Sengar BailShashi Tharoor Responds To Digvijaya Singh, Says Congress Needs Discipline, Not Lessons From RSSPakistan FM Says Islamabad Will Proactively Rebuild Relations With Bangladesh Post PollsHadi Killing: Dhaka Police Say Main Accused Escaped to India via MeghalayaPakistan FM Ishaq Dar Admits India Hit Nur Khan Air Base In Operation Sindoor Strikes‘Advised Me To Hide In Bunker’: Pak President Zardari On Op Sindoor, Responds To PM Modi’s WarningIndian Army Intensifies Anti-Terror Ops In J&K To Flush Out Pak Terrorists Amid Chillai KalanBJP Hails Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks On India’s Foreign Policy, Congress Hits Back123Photostories5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t knowTV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’Is foul-smelling poop a symptom of cancer?TV celebrities who passed away in 2025: From Satish Shah to Achyut PotdarBloating vs belly fat: Easy signs that tell the difference and why it matters10 rice dishes from around the worldAntibiotic resistance: Why common infections are getting harder to treatThalapathy Vijay fitness secrets: How simple workouts and balanced food keep him fit at 516 strange and haunting lines from books and classicsFrom hydrogen-powered water taxi to ethereal Ganga aarti: 5 reasons to visit Varanasi123Hot PicksKuwait NYEPAN-Aadhaar linkingJeffrey EpsteinGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthJake Paul and Jutta Net WorthBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceWayne GretzkyPatrick MahomesNavjot Singh SidhuChloe KimNew York Yankees

File photo: Union rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan NEW DELHI: With Congress set to launch a protest against the VB-G RAM G scheme, which replaced the UPA-era MGNREGA, the rural development ministry has sent a detailed report on the new scheme to all central ministers which they can refer to in public meetings to counter the opposition.TOI has learnt that in the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had briefed ministers about the key features of VB-G RAM G and how it’s better than that of previous rural employment guarantee programme. PM Narendra Modi had also asked ministers to be fully conversant with the provisions of the new scheme.Ministers will highlight the increase of guaranteed 125 days employment under the new scheme compared to the provision of earlier 100 days and creation of durable assets beyond a narrow emphasis on wage expenditure. They will also highlight how the scheme will create stronger local livelihood opportunities to help mitigate distress-driven migration.To counter the opposition charge, ministers have been informed that under normative funding, the central govt allocates funds to states based on predefined norms, ensuring predictability, fiscal discipline, and better budgetary planning. In contrast, demand-driven models often lead to uncertain allocations and fiscal misalignment.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOwaisi Urges Protection of Bangladesh Minorities Ahead of February Polls‘Love Jihad Claim False’: UP Woman Speaks Out After Bajrang Dal Crashes BirthdayUnnao Rape Case: Activists Protest Outside Delhi High Court Over Sengar BailShashi Tharoor Responds To Digvijaya Singh, Says Congress Needs Discipline, Not Lessons From RSSPakistan FM Says Islamabad Will Proactively Rebuild Relations With Bangladesh Post PollsHadi Killing: Dhaka Police Say Main Accused Escaped to India via MeghalayaPakistan FM Ishaq Dar Admits India Hit Nur Khan Air Base In Operation Sindoor Strikes‘Advised Me To Hide In Bunker’: Pak President Zardari On Op Sindoor, Responds To PM Modi’s WarningIndian Army Intensifies Anti-Terror Ops In J&K To Flush Out Pak Terrorists Amid Chillai KalanBJP Hails Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks On India’s Foreign Policy, Congress Hits Back123Photostories5 Bangkok facts you probably didn’t knowTV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’Is foul-smelling poop a symptom of cancer?TV celebrities who passed away in 2025: From Satish Shah to Achyut PotdarBloating vs belly fat: Easy signs that tell the difference and why it matters10 rice dishes from around the worldAntibiotic resistance: Why common infections are getting harder to treatThalapathy Vijay fitness secrets: How simple workouts and balanced food keep him fit at 516 strange and haunting lines from books and classicsFrom hydrogen-powered water taxi to ethereal Ganga aarti: 5 reasons to visit Varanasi123Hot PicksKuwait NYEPAN-Aadhaar linkingJeffrey EpsteinGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundIndian Railways fareBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingFrank Lampard and Christine Lampard Net WorthJordan Spieth Net WorthJake Paul and Jutta Net WorthBode Miller Net WorthTravis KelceWayne GretzkyPatrick MahomesNavjot Singh SidhuChloe KimNew York Yankees

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File photo: Union rural development minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan NEW DELHI: With Congress set to launch a protest against the VB-G RAM G scheme, which replaced the UPA-era MGNREGA, the rural development ministry has sent a detailed report on the new scheme to all central ministers which they can refer to in public meetings to…

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J&K: NC’s Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP’s Waheed Parra, Iltija Mufti detained over quota protest

J&K: NC’s Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, PDP’s Waheed Parra, Iltija Mufti detained over quota protest

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SRINAGAR: Authorities placed Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi of National Conference, opposition PDP legislator Waheed Parra, party functionary Iltija Mufti and others under house detention Sunday, stopping a student-backed protest against J&K’s current reservation policy and exposing sharp political fault lines within NC.The confrontation follows months of debate over changes to J&K reservation rules. Originally…

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Top 10 most searched athletes of 2025 across all sports | International Sports News

Top 10 most searched athletes of 2025 across all sports | International Sports News

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Top 10 Most Searched Athletes of 2025 Across All Sports (Image via Getty)ti The extent of an athlete’s influence on today’s sports landscape is reflected in search interest. Athletes have become digital conversation drivers; therefore, in a single instant, a defining moment, a milestone, or a controversy, they can generate the world’s interest instantly. From…

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Twitch streamer Cloakzy raises concerns over viewbotting after spotting unknown high viewership channels

Twitch streamer Cloakzy raises concerns over viewbotting after spotting unknown high viewership channels

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One of Twitch’s most well-known creators, Cloakzy, has raised new concerns about the platform’s persistent viewbotting issue after wondering why so many new streamers are suddenly drawing enormous numbers. Cloakzy highlighted a pattern he says he sees nearly every day in a post that went viral on social media, channels with impressive viewership numbers but…

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Arshad Warsi recalls Catholic in-laws’ initial fears over interfaith marriage to Maria Goretti: ‘They expected a 9-to-5 Catholic guy, not a Muslim who was jobless’

Arshad Warsi recalls Catholic in-laws’ initial fears over interfaith marriage to Maria Goretti: ‘They expected a 9-to-5 Catholic guy, not a Muslim who was jobless’

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Arshad Warsi recently reflected on the early days of his interfaith marriage to Maria Goretti, sharing how her Catholic parents were initially apprehensive before slowly warming up to their relationship. ‘They were a bit worried’: Arshad on early apprehensions Speaking to Lallantop, Arshad opened up about the nervousness his in-laws felt when he decided to…

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The Boogeyman and Melissa George combined net worth in 2025: WWE legacy, earnings, investments, and lifestyle

The Boogeyman and Melissa George combined net worth in 2025: WWE legacy, earnings, investments, and lifestyle

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The Boogeyman (Image Source: Pinterest) The most iconic figure of WWE, Marty Wright, globally known as The Boogeyman, became the icon for his unique style of wrestling with his bizarre antics and memorable feuds. Although he was not in the headlines many times, his hard work and distinctive style of game made him unforgettable and…

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“I’m really lucky”: Chloe Kim is in awe of Myles Garrett as she opens up about his kindness and support ahead of her Olympic return

“I’m really lucky”: Chloe Kim is in awe of Myles Garrett as she opens up about his kindness and support ahead of her Olympic return

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Chloe Kim shared heartfelt praise for Myles Garrett, saying she is inspired by his work ethic, kindness, and steady support. As she prepares for another Olympic season, the two-time gold medalist explained that their connection is built on respect, not fame. Kim said Garrett’s character and encouragement help her navigate pressure while staying grounded and…

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Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam combined net worth in 2025: Inside their boxing earnings, Olympic career, love story, and business deals

Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam combined net worth in 2025: Inside their boxing earnings, Olympic career, love story, and business deals

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Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam combined net worth in 2025: Inside their boxing earnings, Olympic career, love story, and business deals (Image via Getty) Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam are one of the most talked-about sports couples right now. Fans follow their careers, their money, and their relationship closely. Together, they have built huge success…

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Ladkah: On the roof of the world, feral dogs hunt down Ladakh’s rare species | India News

Ladkah: On the roof of the world, feral dogs hunt down Ladakh’s rare species | India News

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Lean, feral dogs move with predatory intensity across a snow-dusted desert, Ladakh’s stark peaks looming behind. SRINAGAR: It’s bloody murder on the roof of the world.A new predator has quietly grown to dangerous numbers. Feral dogs roam the cold desert of Ladakh, preying, often in packs, on endangered wildlife and attacking people. Conservationists warn that…

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Forget Birkin, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s handbag style is pure old-school elegance

Forget Birkin, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s handbag style is pure old-school elegance

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan showcases a powerful style through her handbag choices. She opts for practical yet luxurious bags like Goyard backpacks and Proenza Schouler PS11. Her selections blend seamlessly into her life, offering a refreshing contrast to celebrity trends. This approach highlights that luxury can be understated and confidence-boosting. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has never been…

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