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Rahul Gandhi at the rally (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the timing of the Indo-US interim trade deal.Addressing the Mazdoor Kissan Maha Rally in Barnala, Punjab, Rahul said the deal had been stalled for four months due to disagreements over opening the agriculture sector. From Epstein Files to Trade Deal, Rahul Gandhi Launches All-Out Attack on PM Modi “So the question arises, the work which PM did not do for four months, why did he do it within 15 minutes?” he asked. “What was the pressure that the prime minister of India signed a death warrant for our country there. He signed a death warrant for our farmers. He gave away our data. He signed a death warrant for our small and medium industries,” he alleged.Rahul further said that the prime minister gave a guarantee to US president Donald Trump that India would buy US products worth Rs 9 lakh crore every year. Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaHe said opening the agricultural sector would allow American goods to enter the Indian market and harm farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.“Narendra Modi has opened the door of the agricultural sector. American goods will flow in, and our farmers will be ruined,” he said. “No prime minister of India, whether from the Congress Party, the BJP, or any other party, can open the agricultural sector. No prime minister can.”Rahul further claimed he was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha after the president’s address because he wanted to refer to an unpublished book by former army chief general Manoj Naravane (retd). He alleged that the memoir described a lack of response from the political leadership during Chinese troop movements near the border.“Only the prime minister of the country can give the order to fire upon the Chinese army. Neither the army chief nor the defence minister can give it. Naravane ji asked the prime minister whether we can fire and stop them. There was no response for 2 hours. After that, Naravane ji gets the order to do whatever he deems appropriate,” he said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Ajmer Is Land Of Valour’: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Haifa Hero Major Dalpat After Israel’s PraiseAfter Israel Hits Iran With Missiles, India Warns Citizens As Middle East Tensions ExplodePM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV vaccination Drive For Girls To Prevent Cervical CancerAs Canada PM Mark Carney Lands In India, Bombardier Signals Big Aviation And Defence Push AheadAfghan Minister Warns Pakistan Says Do Not Force Us Into War Amid Rising TensionsPM Modi’s Sharp Swipe At Congress Allies Says No Honest Work Done Ahead Of PollsDonald Trump Praises Sharif, Munir Amid Af-Pak War, Afghanistan Blasts Pakistan For Blaming IndiaWar Anxiety Rises In Pakistan, People Urge Peace, Doubt India’s Role In Afghan WarThree Fault Lines, One Open War: Security Expert Breaks Down Why Pakistan’s Taliban Gamble FailedPak-Afghan War: Security Expert Say Conflict Could End Badly for Islambad123PhotostoriesYuvraj Singh to Ravindra Jadeja: Indian cricketers who shared strained relationships with their fathersFrom addressing divorce rumours with husband Gaurav Khanna to reacting to trolls attacking her for choosing not to have children; Akanksha Chamola gets candid about her lifeBrain fog in your 30s? Neurologist explain why young adults are struggling with focus and mental fatigue10 traditional and comforting Raitas to keep the gut coolChennai Metro breakthrough: Tunnelling between Lighthouse and Thirumayilai stations completed, boosting connectivity to Marina BeachEleanor Roosevelt once said, “Future belongs to those who believe…”: 4 lessons it teaches students5 reasons to add Sadhguru’s Ashgourd-Pomegranate Salad to your summer meals10 countries with the most castles in the worldTop 5 K-dramas releasing in March 2026: ‘Boyfriend On Demand,’ ‘Siren’s Kiss,’ and moreBaby names that mean fearless and brave123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayCEO Sam AltmanIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingResident Evil RequiemDenver BroncosNFL RumorsHSR Stellaron Hunter Blade skinLos Angeles DodgersCody BellingerTony DungyShai Gilgeous AlexanderNFL CombineTony Dungy

Rahul Gandhi at the rally (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the timing of the Indo-US interim trade deal.Addressing the Mazdoor Kissan Maha Rally in Barnala, Punjab, Rahul said the deal had been stalled for four months due to disagreements over opening the agriculture sector. From Epstein Files to Trade Deal, Rahul Gandhi Launches All-Out Attack on PM Modi “So the question arises, the work which PM did not do for four months, why did he do it within 15 minutes?” he asked. “What was the pressure that the prime minister of India signed a death warrant for our country there. He signed a death warrant for our farmers. He gave away our data. He signed a death warrant for our small and medium industries,” he alleged.Rahul further said that the prime minister gave a guarantee to US president Donald Trump that India would buy US products worth Rs 9 lakh crore every year. Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaHe said opening the agricultural sector would allow American goods to enter the Indian market and harm farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.“Narendra Modi has opened the door of the agricultural sector. American goods will flow in, and our farmers will be ruined,” he said. “No prime minister of India, whether from the Congress Party, the BJP, or any other party, can open the agricultural sector. No prime minister can.”Rahul further claimed he was not allowed to speak in the Lok Sabha after the president’s address because he wanted to refer to an unpublished book by former army chief general Manoj Naravane (retd). He alleged that the memoir described a lack of response from the political leadership during Chinese troop movements near the border.“Only the prime minister of the country can give the order to fire upon the Chinese army. Neither the army chief nor the defence minister can give it. Naravane ji asked the prime minister whether we can fire and stop them. There was no response for 2 hours. After that, Naravane ji gets the order to do whatever he deems appropriate,” he said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Ajmer Is Land Of Valour’: PM Modi Pays Tribute To Haifa Hero Major Dalpat After Israel’s PraiseAfter Israel Hits Iran With Missiles, India Warns Citizens As Middle East Tensions ExplodePM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV vaccination Drive For Girls To Prevent Cervical CancerAs Canada PM Mark Carney Lands In India, Bombardier Signals Big Aviation And Defence Push AheadAfghan Minister Warns Pakistan Says Do Not Force Us Into War Amid Rising TensionsPM Modi’s Sharp Swipe At Congress Allies Says No Honest Work Done Ahead Of PollsDonald Trump Praises Sharif, Munir Amid Af-Pak War, Afghanistan Blasts Pakistan For Blaming IndiaWar Anxiety Rises In Pakistan, People Urge Peace, Doubt India’s Role In Afghan WarThree Fault Lines, One Open War: Security Expert Breaks Down Why Pakistan’s Taliban Gamble FailedPak-Afghan War: Security Expert Say Conflict Could End Badly for Islambad123PhotostoriesYuvraj Singh to Ravindra Jadeja: Indian cricketers who shared strained relationships with their fathersFrom addressing divorce rumours with husband Gaurav Khanna to reacting to trolls attacking her for choosing not to have children; Akanksha Chamola gets candid about her lifeBrain fog in your 30s? Neurologist explain why young adults are struggling with focus and mental fatigue10 traditional and comforting Raitas to keep the gut coolChennai Metro breakthrough: Tunnelling between Lighthouse and Thirumayilai stations completed, boosting connectivity to Marina BeachEleanor Roosevelt once said, “Future belongs to those who believe…”: 4 lessons it teaches students5 reasons to add Sadhguru’s Ashgourd-Pomegranate Salad to your summer meals10 countries with the most castles in the worldTop 5 K-dramas releasing in March 2026: ‘Boyfriend On Demand,’ ‘Siren’s Kiss,’ and moreBaby names that mean fearless and brave123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayCEO Sam AltmanIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingResident Evil RequiemDenver BroncosNFL RumorsHSR Stellaron Hunter Blade skinLos Angeles DodgersCody BellingerTony DungyShai Gilgeous AlexanderNFL CombineTony Dungy

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Rahul Gandhi at the rally (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the timing of the Indo-US interim trade deal.Addressing the Mazdoor Kissan Maha Rally in Barnala, Punjab, Rahul said the deal had been stalled for four months due to disagreements over opening the agriculture sector….

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FDDI Opens Registration for AIST 2026 Admissions; check details here

FDDI Opens Registration for AIST 2026 Admissions; check details here

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FDDI announces AIST 2026 schedule for UG and PG programmes ROHTAK: The Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI) has begun the registration process for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2026 academic session. Admissions will be conducted through the All India Selection Test (AIST 2026).Candidates can submit applications online through the institute’s…

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Rashmika Mandanna REACTS as makers of ‘Ranabaali’ co-starring Vijay Deverakaonda drop first song ‘Endhayya Saami’; ‘Lovely…’

Rashmika Mandanna REACTS as makers of ‘Ranabaali’ co-starring Vijay Deverakaonda drop first song ‘Endhayya Saami’; ‘Lovely…’

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The makers of Ranabaali surprised newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna by releasing their first song, Endhayya Saami. The music video, capturing the couple’s wedding moments, is a touching tribute. Rashmika expressed delight at the unexpected gesture, calling it a lovely surprise for them and their fans. Read on to know more in detail. The…

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reacts to Jack Dorsey laying off 4,000 employees, half of Block’s workforce; says he really hasn’t…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reacts to Jack Dorsey laying off 4,000 employees, half of Block’s workforce; says he really hasn’t…

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says he hasn’t “really digested” Jack Dorsey’s decision to lay off 4,000 employees — nearly half of Block’s workforce — citing AI-driven efficiency gains. Jassy acknowledges that many jobs humans have done for decades won’t need as many people going forward, but struck an optimistic note, saying new roles will emerge…

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Uae School Registration Deadline: UAE public school enrolment closing soon: Here’s what parents need to know

Uae School Registration Deadline: UAE public school enrolment closing soon: Here’s what parents need to know

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Parents across the UAE have just days left to secure places for their children in government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, with authorities making clear that late applications will not be accepted once the window closes.According to the UAE Ministry of Education, registration for Emirati students and those treated as such will remain open…

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday rapped the West Bengal govt for rushing to court every now and then with “vague and irrelevant” reasons to delay the completion of the Special Intensive Revision of state electoral rolls, to expedite which the SC has deployed judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha.“Please do not come to the court with vague reasons and try to delay the process. Every day there cannot be an irrelevant reason here and there. There must be an end to it. We went beyond our mandate (by using exclusive powers under Article 142 to direct deployment of judicial officers to carry out a task which is essentially in the EC domain). You are making unnecessary complaints,” CJI Surya Kant said. Mamata Banerjee vs Election Commission: Supreme Court Orders Judicial Oversight in Bengal SIR The remark came after Kapil Sibal levelled the serious charge before the CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that “strange things have happened. EC officials are giving training to judicial officers, who were deployed by the Calcutta HC CJ, on which documents submitted with claims of voters are to be accepted.”Sibal said it marked a violation of the SC’s direction that the modalities would be decided by the chief justice of Calcutta HC. The bench, however, disliked the issues relating to SIR being raked up every now and then by the Bengal govt for one or the other reason.“When we said the HC CJ will decide the modalities, we meant he would decide which judicial officer is to be deployed where and what facilities were to be provided to him. The judicial officer alone will decide the pending claims and validity of documents submitted by the voters,” said the bench, disagreeing with Sibal’s charge about the EC disregarding the SC. Justice Bagchi said, “If the EC officials will not give training to judicial officers, who else will. Our order is as clear as daylight. We gave an alien responsibility to the judicial officers to expedite SIR. Both the state govt and the EC must provide and create a congenial atmosphere for them to work.”Finding the state at the receiving end, Sibal said “the state chief secretary is here as unfortunately her voting rights are being put to question by the EC”. The bench said, “Ask your chief secretary to work in tandem with the EC and judicial officers for expeditious completion of SIR.”Sibal turned to another aspect and said the EC must publish the supplementary voter lists after the publication of the final voter list on Feb 28, as and when a cluster of voters’ names were decided by the judicial officers for inclusion in the voter list.The bench said SIR would be carried out strictly in accordance with court’s orders, which also specify which documents to be accepted for scrutiny of claims.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosThree Fault Lines, One Open War: Security Expert Breaks Down Why Pakistan’s Taliban Gamble FailedPak-Afghan War: Security Expert Say Conflict Could End Badly for IslambadWho Is Really Running Pakistan’s Afghan Policy? Experts React To Islamabad’s AggressionIndia, Israel Backs Kabul: Pak Journalist’s Shocking Claims on Afghan Actions Against IslamabadAmid Rising Violence, Afghanistan Urges Pakistan For Talks To Prevent Prolonged Conflict“Deep Concern”: China Alarms As Pakistan-Afghanistan Clash Explodes After Taliban StrikeKejriwal Gets Clean Chit In Delhi Liquor Policy Case, Court Tears Into CBI Over Lack Of EvidencePakistan Army Blames India Again For ‘Open War’ Against Afghanistan, Calls Taliban Delhi’s ProxyCanada PM Mark Carney Lands In India, Aims For Fresh Push To Reset Strained Bilateral TiesPakistan in Open War With Afghanistan, But Does Islamabad Have the Military Muscle?123Photostories5 wetlands in North India to visit before the winter migratory season endsThe most powerful mantra to remove fear and anxietyFrom Thalapathy Vijay to Dhanush: South Indian celebrity divorces that shocked fansThe 50: From Yuvika Chaudhary getting upset with Mr Faisu to Sidharth Bharadwaj’s eviction; Top moments from the episode5 plants you should NEVER place near the main door as per Vastu and why3-ingredient breakfast dishes for working women and what makes them specialDitch the pastel winds: What Vijay Deverakonda’s and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding outfits taught us3 office rules you should always follow for a peaceful life and better work-life balance6 Indian billionaires who own private residence worth crores in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, DelhiFrom red anarkali to yellow suit: Rashmika Mandanna’s newlywed glow steals the spotlight123Hot PicksPakistan-Afghanistan warIndia GDP growthGold rate todayAir ticket refund rulesIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingResident Evil RequiemDenver BroncosNFL RumorsHSR Stellaron Hunter Blade skinLos Angeles DodgersCody BellingerTony DungyShai Gilgeous AlexanderNFL CombineTony Dungy

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday rapped the West Bengal govt for rushing to court every now and then with “vague and irrelevant” reasons to delay the completion of the Special Intensive Revision of state electoral rolls, to expedite which the SC has deployed judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha.“Please do not come to the court with vague reasons and try to delay the process. Every day there cannot be an irrelevant reason here and there. There must be an end to it. We went beyond our mandate (by using exclusive powers under Article 142 to direct deployment of judicial officers to carry out a task which is essentially in the EC domain). You are making unnecessary complaints,” CJI Surya Kant said. Mamata Banerjee vs Election Commission: Supreme Court Orders Judicial Oversight in Bengal SIR The remark came after Kapil Sibal levelled the serious charge before the CJI and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that “strange things have happened. EC officials are giving training to judicial officers, who were deployed by the Calcutta HC CJ, on which documents submitted with claims of voters are to be accepted.”Sibal said it marked a violation of the SC’s direction that the modalities would be decided by the chief justice of Calcutta HC. The bench, however, disliked the issues relating to SIR being raked up every now and then by the Bengal govt for one or the other reason.“When we said the HC CJ will decide the modalities, we meant he would decide which judicial officer is to be deployed where and what facilities were to be provided to him. The judicial officer alone will decide the pending claims and validity of documents submitted by the voters,” said the bench, disagreeing with Sibal’s charge about the EC disregarding the SC. Justice Bagchi said, “If the EC officials will not give training to judicial officers, who else will. Our order is as clear as daylight. We gave an alien responsibility to the judicial officers to expedite SIR. Both the state govt and the EC must provide and create a congenial atmosphere for them to work.”Finding the state at the receiving end, Sibal said “the state chief secretary is here as unfortunately her voting rights are being put to question by the EC”. The bench said, “Ask your chief secretary to work in tandem with the EC and judicial officers for expeditious completion of SIR.”Sibal turned to another aspect and said the EC must publish the supplementary voter lists after the publication of the final voter list on Feb 28, as and when a cluster of voters’ names were decided by the judicial officers for inclusion in the voter list.The bench said SIR would be carried out strictly in accordance with court’s orders, which also specify which documents to be accepted for scrutiny of claims.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosThree Fault Lines, One Open War: Security Expert Breaks Down Why Pakistan’s Taliban Gamble FailedPak-Afghan War: Security Expert Say Conflict Could End Badly for IslambadWho Is Really Running Pakistan’s Afghan Policy? Experts React To Islamabad’s AggressionIndia, Israel Backs Kabul: Pak Journalist’s Shocking Claims on Afghan Actions Against IslamabadAmid Rising Violence, Afghanistan Urges Pakistan For Talks To Prevent Prolonged Conflict“Deep Concern”: China Alarms As Pakistan-Afghanistan Clash Explodes After Taliban StrikeKejriwal Gets Clean Chit In Delhi Liquor Policy Case, Court Tears Into CBI Over Lack Of EvidencePakistan Army Blames India Again For ‘Open War’ Against Afghanistan, Calls Taliban Delhi’s ProxyCanada PM Mark Carney Lands In India, Aims For Fresh Push To Reset Strained Bilateral TiesPakistan in Open War With Afghanistan, But Does Islamabad Have the Military Muscle?123Photostories5 wetlands in North India to visit before the winter migratory season endsThe most powerful mantra to remove fear and anxietyFrom Thalapathy Vijay to Dhanush: South Indian celebrity divorces that shocked fansThe 50: From Yuvika Chaudhary getting upset with Mr Faisu to Sidharth Bharadwaj’s eviction; Top moments from the episode5 plants you should NEVER place near the main door as per Vastu and why3-ingredient breakfast dishes for working women and what makes them specialDitch the pastel winds: What Vijay Deverakonda’s and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding outfits taught us3 office rules you should always follow for a peaceful life and better work-life balance6 Indian billionaires who own private residence worth crores in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, DelhiFrom red anarkali to yellow suit: Rashmika Mandanna’s newlywed glow steals the spotlight123Hot PicksPakistan-Afghanistan warIndia GDP growthGold rate todayAir ticket refund rulesIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingResident Evil RequiemDenver BroncosNFL RumorsHSR Stellaron Hunter Blade skinLos Angeles DodgersCody BellingerTony DungyShai Gilgeous AlexanderNFL CombineTony Dungy

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday rapped the West Bengal govt for rushing to court every now and then with “vague and irrelevant” reasons to delay the completion of the Special Intensive Revision of state electoral rolls, to expedite which the SC has deployed judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha.“Please do not come to…

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Feb 28, 2026, 14:52 IST

Feb 28, 2026, 14:52 IST

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Mohsin Naqvi and Salman Ali Agha (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Salman Ali Agha is set to be removed as captain of the Pakistan T20 team, regardless of how the side performs in the ongoing T20 World Cup, while some senior players might have played their last matches for the national side during this tournament,…

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‘Nahi hone wala’: Virender Sehwag tears apart Pakistan’s qualification scenario

‘Nahi hone wala’: Virender Sehwag tears apart Pakistan’s qualification scenario

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Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has bluntly dismissed Pakistan’s chances of reaching the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2026, stating he does not see Salman Ali Agha’s side pulling off the required miracle.Pakistan are still mathematically alive in the race for the last four, thanks to…

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RRB Group D recruitment 2026: Registration for 22,195 posts ends on March 2; direct link to apply here

RRB Group D recruitment 2026: Registration for 22,195 posts ends on March 2; direct link to apply here

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RRB Group D recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will close the registration process for Group D recruitment 2026 on March 2, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied for the 22,195 vacancies should complete their application through the official website, rrbapply.gov.in, before the deadline.This recruitment drive offers a major opportunity for candidates who…

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Bill Cosby’s accuser says he refuses to testify at civil trial, says ‘does not care to appear’

Bill Cosby’s accuser says he refuses to testify at civil trial, says ‘does not care to appear’

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Donna Motsinger, one of Bill Cosby’s civil-case accusers, says the comedian plans to skip the trial and won’t testify live, with jurors hearing his side only through a pre-recorded deposition. She alleges Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1972, a claim tied to his past admissions about using Quaaludes to facilitate sexual encounters. TRIGGER…

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‘Iran can’t have nuclear weapons’: Netanyahu on Israel’s Operation Lion’s Roar

‘Iran can’t have nuclear weapons’: Netanyahu on Israel’s Operation Lion’s Roar

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Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed the joint Israel–US offensive in Iran, dubbed “Operation Lion’s Roar,” saying Iran’s “murderous terrorist regime” can’t be allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons.Click here for live updates“Israel and the United States embarked on an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime…

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Space is becoming a crematorium for satellites and Earth’s upper atmosphere is changing

Space is becoming a crematorium for satellites and Earth’s upper atmosphere is changing

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Space is becoming a crematorium for satellites and Earth’s atmosphere is changing (AI-generated image) A new phase of the space race is unfolding far above Earth, but its effects may not stay there. Satellite launches have increased sharply recently, largely driven by commercial mega-constellations designed to provide global broadband and other data services. Currently, the…

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NEW DELHI: At a time when govt is attempting to shed the country’s colonial vestiges, Supreme Court on Friday asked it to set up an expert panel for revisiting British-era prescribed retirement age and service conditions of armed forces personnel, including Coast Guards.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi passed this order on an appeal filed by govt challenging a Delhi HC order quashing Rule 20(1) and Rule 20(2) of Coast Guard (General) Rules, 1986, which provided that officers of rank of commandant and below would retire at the age of 57 years, while those above commandant would retired on attaining 60 years.Appearing for govt, additional solicitor general Archana Pathak Dave said the HC erred in comparing Coast Guards, which comes under ministry of defence, with central armed police forces like ITBP, CRPF, CISF, and Shashatra Seema Bal. Working of Coast Guard personnel is completely different from the CAPFs personnel and that they come under different ministries, she said.Though the bench stayed the operation of the HC order, thus reviving the different retirement age of two cadres of Coast Guard officers, it said, “It is high time that these regulations governing the service conditions and retirement age are reviewed. Govt cannot be stuck with the conditions envisaged and drafted in the 1940s.”In its order, the CJI-led bench said, “Operation of the impugned order shall remain stayed. However, govt shall constitute a committee of domain experts to revisit the conditions of service, including the age of retirement, and submit a report to the court.”On Nov 24 last year, a division bench of the Delhi HC comprising justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla had quashed the two provisions of Rule 20 and said, “We hold, therefore, that the age of superannuation of 60 would apply to officers of the Coast Guard at all ranks.”This judgment was inspired by an earlier decision of the high court in ‘Dev Sharma vs Indo-Tibetan Border Police’ case, in which the distinction in retirement age of officers up to commandant and above were erased. The SC had upheld the HC’s Dev Sharma judgment.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosThree Fault Lines, One Open War: Security Expert Breaks Down Why Pakistan’s Taliban Gamble FailedPak-Afghan War: Security Expert Say Conflict Could End Badly for IslambadWho Is Really Running Pakistan’s Afghan Policy? Experts React To Islamabad’s AggressionIndia, Israel Backs Kabul: Pak Journalist’s Shocking Claims on Afghan Actions Against IslamabadAmid Rising Violence, Afghanistan Urges Pakistan For Talks To Prevent Prolonged Conflict“Deep Concern”: China Alarms As Pakistan-Afghanistan Clash Explodes After Taliban StrikeKejriwal Gets Clean Chit In Delhi Liquor Policy Case, Court Tears Into CBI Over Lack Of EvidencePakistan Army Blames India Again For ‘Open War’ Against Afghanistan, Calls Taliban Delhi’s ProxyCanada PM Mark Carney Lands In India, Aims For Fresh Push To Reset Strained Bilateral TiesPakistan in Open War With Afghanistan, But Does Islamabad Have the Military Muscle?123PhotostoriesFrom Thalapathy Vijay to Dhanush: South Indian celebrity divorces that shocked fansThe 50: From Yuvika Chaudhary getting upset with Mr Faisu to Sidharth Bharadwaj’s eviction; Top moments from the episode5 plants you should NEVER place near the main door as per Vastu and why3-ingredient breakfast dishes for working women and what makes them specialDitch the pastel winds: What Vijay Deverakonda’s and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding outfits taught us6 Indian billionaires who own private residence worth crores in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, DelhiFrom red anarkali to yellow suit: Rashmika Mandanna’s newlywed glow steals the spotlight10 Bihari Sattu dishes that are good for gut health and overall nutritionOne woman dies every 8 minutes in India from cervical cancer: Oncologist shares 5 critical steps to prevent itDeepika Padukone to Aishwarya Rai: Bollywood stars who turned down Hollywood projects123Hot PicksPakistan-Afghanistan warIndia GDP growthGold rate todayAir ticket refund rulesIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingResident Evil RequiemDenver BroncosNFL RumorsHSR Stellaron Hunter Blade skinLos Angeles DodgersCody BellingerTony DungyShai Gilgeous AlexanderNFL CombineTony Dungy

NEW DELHI: At a time when govt is attempting to shed the country’s colonial vestiges, Supreme Court on Friday asked it to set up an expert panel for revisiting British-era prescribed retirement age and service conditions of armed forces personnel, including Coast Guards.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi passed this order on an appeal filed by govt challenging a Delhi HC order quashing Rule 20(1) and Rule 20(2) of Coast Guard (General) Rules, 1986, which provided that officers of rank of commandant and below would retire at the age of 57 years, while those above commandant would retired on attaining 60 years.Appearing for govt, additional solicitor general Archana Pathak Dave said the HC erred in comparing Coast Guards, which comes under ministry of defence, with central armed police forces like ITBP, CRPF, CISF, and Shashatra Seema Bal. Working of Coast Guard personnel is completely different from the CAPFs personnel and that they come under different ministries, she said.Though the bench stayed the operation of the HC order, thus reviving the different retirement age of two cadres of Coast Guard officers, it said, “It is high time that these regulations governing the service conditions and retirement age are reviewed. Govt cannot be stuck with the conditions envisaged and drafted in the 1940s.”In its order, the CJI-led bench said, “Operation of the impugned order shall remain stayed. However, govt shall constitute a committee of domain experts to revisit the conditions of service, including the age of retirement, and submit a report to the court.”On Nov 24 last year, a division bench of the Delhi HC comprising justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla had quashed the two provisions of Rule 20 and said, “We hold, therefore, that the age of superannuation of 60 would apply to officers of the Coast Guard at all ranks.”This judgment was inspired by an earlier decision of the high court in ‘Dev Sharma vs Indo-Tibetan Border Police’ case, in which the distinction in retirement age of officers up to commandant and above were erased. The SC had upheld the HC’s Dev Sharma judgment.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosThree Fault Lines, One Open War: Security Expert Breaks Down Why Pakistan’s Taliban Gamble FailedPak-Afghan War: Security Expert Say Conflict Could End Badly for IslambadWho Is Really Running Pakistan’s Afghan Policy? Experts React To Islamabad’s AggressionIndia, Israel Backs Kabul: Pak Journalist’s Shocking Claims on Afghan Actions Against IslamabadAmid Rising Violence, Afghanistan Urges Pakistan For Talks To Prevent Prolonged Conflict“Deep Concern”: China Alarms As Pakistan-Afghanistan Clash Explodes After Taliban StrikeKejriwal Gets Clean Chit In Delhi Liquor Policy Case, Court Tears Into CBI Over Lack Of EvidencePakistan Army Blames India Again For ‘Open War’ Against Afghanistan, Calls Taliban Delhi’s ProxyCanada PM Mark Carney Lands In India, Aims For Fresh Push To Reset Strained Bilateral TiesPakistan in Open War With Afghanistan, But Does Islamabad Have the Military Muscle?123PhotostoriesFrom Thalapathy Vijay to Dhanush: South Indian celebrity divorces that shocked fansThe 50: From Yuvika Chaudhary getting upset with Mr Faisu to Sidharth Bharadwaj’s eviction; Top moments from the episode5 plants you should NEVER place near the main door as per Vastu and why3-ingredient breakfast dishes for working women and what makes them specialDitch the pastel winds: What Vijay Deverakonda’s and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding outfits taught us6 Indian billionaires who own private residence worth crores in Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone, DelhiFrom red anarkali to yellow suit: Rashmika Mandanna’s newlywed glow steals the spotlight10 Bihari Sattu dishes that are good for gut health and overall nutritionOne woman dies every 8 minutes in India from cervical cancer: Oncologist shares 5 critical steps to prevent itDeepika Padukone to Aishwarya Rai: Bollywood stars who turned down Hollywood projects123Hot PicksPakistan-Afghanistan warIndia GDP growthGold rate todayAir ticket refund rulesIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingResident Evil RequiemDenver BroncosNFL RumorsHSR Stellaron Hunter Blade skinLos Angeles DodgersCody BellingerTony DungyShai Gilgeous AlexanderNFL CombineTony Dungy

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NEW DELHI: At a time when govt is attempting to shed the country’s colonial vestiges, Supreme Court on Friday asked it to set up an expert panel for revisiting British-era prescribed retirement age and service conditions of armed forces personnel, including Coast Guards.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi passed this…

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