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‘Sprayed water into their mouths with toilet jet’: How 5 nannies abused toddlers for ‘crying’ at Bengaluru’s Capgemini day care

‘Sprayed water into their mouths with toilet jet’: How 5 nannies abused toddlers for ‘crying’ at Bengaluru’s Capgemini day care

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Five nannies at a day care centre on the premises of tech company, Capgemini, in Brookefield have been booked. BENGALURU: For parents who leave their toddlers at day care while they work, the videos are chilling. Five nannies at a day care centre on the premises of tech company, Capgemini, in Brookefield have been booked…

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‘Alpha’ advance booking report Day 1: Alia Bhatt starrer records Rs 1.52 crore in pre-sales; spy film eyes double-digit opening

‘Alpha’ advance booking report Day 1: Alia Bhatt starrer records Rs 1.52 crore in pre-sales; spy film eyes double-digit opening

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The clock is finally ticking down to the release of Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ this Friday. The spy action film, which is the latest instalment in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe, opened its advance bookings and the numbers show good momentum ahead of its theatrical release. ‘Alpha’ advance box office report According to the early advance…

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Jul 02, 2026, 07:26 IST

Jul 02, 2026, 07:26 IST

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Bosnia’s Edin Dzeko (11) reacts during the World Cup Round of 32 match against the United States. (AP Photo) Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko has etched his name into FIFA World Cup history despite his side facing an uphill battle against the United States in their Round of 32 clash, becoming the oldest outfield…

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SS Rajamouli inducted into France’s Institut Lumiere’s ‘Wall of Filmmakers’; ‘Varanasi’ director says ‘India is a huge treasure trove of stories’

SS Rajamouli inducted into France’s Institut Lumiere’s ‘Wall of Filmmakers’; ‘Varanasi’ director says ‘India is a huge treasure trove of stories’

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli was honoured with a commemorative plaque at the prestigious Institut Lumière in Lyon, France. The director, on Wednesday, was inducted into the institute’s ‘Wall of Filmmakers’ to celebrate his body of work.The director, best known around the globe for his work on internationally acclaimed films like ‘RRR’ and ‘Baahubali’, was welcomed to…

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‘Isakapatnam’ OTT release: When and where to watch Aishwarya Rajesh’s crime-thriller series

‘Isakapatnam’ OTT release: When and where to watch Aishwarya Rajesh’s crime-thriller series

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‘Isakapatnam’ OTT release: When and where to watch Aishwarya Rajesh’s crime-thriller series The Telugu crime-thriller series ‘Isakapatnam’ has officially arrived on OTT. The series is directed by Garry BH and written by Prashant Ragathi. The seven-episode drama transports viewers to a turbulent coastal town in the 1990s. A story rooted in crime and power The…

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Over millennia, philosophers have struggled to clearly answer the question: ‘who is rich?’ A useful metric, easy to measure as well as compare, is income. The somewhat subjective factors that affect happiness (Good health? Freedom? Control of one’s time? Leisure?) also correlate well with it: People in high income countries also tend to have more leisure and better health, for example.The most widely followed categorisation of countries is by the World Bank and uses a per capita nominal GDP threshold of ,000 for high-income status. This was fixed at ,000 in 1987 prices, and has risen at around 2% annually since then, broadly tracking developed-economy inflation. At least 85 countries (around 40% of those ranked) were classified high-income in 2024.Per capita GDP is not a perfect measure. First, it ignores income distribution within a country. If income is concentrated in the hands of a few, even if the mean per capita income is high, many people would be poor. One can track median income, which is the middle-value when incomes are lined from smallest to largest. If there are too many poor and very few rich, the median would be lower than the mean. We note though that the gap between them tends to narrow significantly as economies become prosperous.Second, consumption may better indicate material well-being and differs from income, as savings, the gap between income and consumption, vary between economies, and between the rich and the poor. Some researchers even adjust for leisure and life-expectancy to arrive at ‘consumptionequivalent welfare’. However, this is hard to measure and compare accurately and frequently.Third, purchasing power parity (PPP)-based per capita GDP is a better measure of welfare, as it adjusts for cost-of-living differences. For example, a haircut or a taxi ride would be much cheaper in India than in the US, even though they deliver similar value. Per capita GDP in the US is 29 times India’s in nominal USD terms, but only seven times India’s in PPP-adjusted terms. On nominal GDP per capita, India ranked 140 globally among 196 nations, versus 162 in 2005, and is expected to rank 134 by 2030. Its PPP-adjusted rank was 124 and expected to rise to 117 by 2030. Over time, though, these series converge.Thus, a macroeconomic target based on per capita GDP, though not perfect, is the most appropriate.India’s move up the ranks over the past two decades has been among the most consistent globally, but China and Vietnam have moved faster. China was at India’s 2025 per capita GDP in 2007 and ranked 123. It has moved up to 73 and is on the verge of high-income status with a per capita income nearly five times that of India. Vietnam was at our level in 2016 and is now ranked 122, with per capita GDP around 60% higher than India’s.Can India reach high-income status? And by when? As chart 2 shows, to cross the high-income threshold by 2047, India must grow per capita GDP in USD terms by at least 9% annually, and GDP by 9.5%. If inflation averages 4%, and the rupee depreciates 2% annually against the USD, real growth needs to average 7.5% annually for the next 25 years.While this is indeed India’s current growth rate, as the economy moves towards the productivity frontier, growth will begin to taper: economies at the frontier grow less than 2.5% annually. Thus, growth must be faster over the next decade to compensate for the nearly inevitable slowdown in the 2040s.How must one accelerate growth? It helps to view growth in GDP as coming from growth in labour input, in capital formation, and in productivity.While labour input is linked to slow-changing-demographics, and cannot be changed quickly, India can and must lift its abysmally low female workforce participation in paid work. A large part of India’s demographic dividend would otherwise be wasted. While weak demand for labour is a major challenge, improved law-and order, regulations that ease part time work, and focus on job-creation in sectors that are dominated by women globally are essential interventions.The bulk of the acceleration in growth must come from faster capital formation. The starting conditions are in place, with a significant drop in the cost of capital, driven by the govt’s fiscal discipline and the remarkable flow of household savings into equities (through systematic investment plans, and insurance and pension funds) worth nearly 2% of GDP annually. The significant expansion in financial system capacity to provide credit now needs channels to facilitate flows to where credit is needed, like to MSMEs, via frameworks like OCEN (open credit enablement network).Policy must also prioritise easing real estate supply via regulatory changes and construction of urban infrastructure. Real estate and infrastructure form a major part of capital stock in developed economies — their construction creates demand for labour and materials and are an important driver of growth.India must also maintain its current rapid pace of productivity improvement. Individual prosperity cannot be achieved without productivity growth.Among other requirements (like better health and education), this needs significant investments in science and technology. Unlike what Japan, Taiwan, Korea and even China saw while they grew, India cannot hope for an ‘assisted’ rise and instead must prepare for a ‘resisted’ rise, where it must develop its own critical technology. This is also important to prevent getting stuck in the middle-income trap, which has plagued many Latin American and eastern Europeans. Building a risk-capital and innovation ecosystem well in advance is important to make the transition from middle-income to high-income.While new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will improve productivity globally, we believe they can help India much more, by bringing down unit costs across a range of critical sectors, breaking through vicious cycles that slow progress.Lastly, some of the societal shifts that Joel Mokyr emphasises in his book ‘A Culture of Growth,’ drove the industrial revolution in Britain, seem to be underway in India. Entrepreneurship is becoming socially respected and is now getting rewarded, the seeds of an innovation system are now falling in place, and the govt is beginning to see itself as a partner of business instead of viewing it with distrust.If we focus relentlessly on building a high-trust society (enabled by a modernising judiciary), with higher risk appetite (not just for entrepreneurs and investors but also policymakers), a high-income India by the late 2040s is not an unachievable dream.The writer is chief economist, Axis BankGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorNeelkanth MishraWriter is chief economist, Axis Bank.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Highly Deplorable’: India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara In FarooqabadHealth Concerns Mount As Sonam Wangchuk’s Blood Sugar Falls, Weight Drops As Fast ContinuesDMK Seeks FIR Against CM Vijay, Alleges Plot To Induce MLAs And Alter Assembly NumbersCongress Claims BJP in West Bengal “Will Be Equally Aggressive”; MP Sparks Debate On GovernanceIran Invites BJP Chief Nitin Nabin, Congress Prez Kharge, Pawan Khera To Khamenei’s Funeral: ReportModi Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz: Will NDA Allies And Rebel MPs Find A Place In The Union Cabinet?Three Arrested, Senthil Balaji Under Scanner In Alleged TVK Government Toppling BidCongress Moves Privilege Motion Against Rajnath Singh Over Op Sindoor Claims; Seeks Transparency’Neglecting For 2.5 Years’ Kailash Vijayvargiya’s Letter To CM Mohan Yadav Triggers Political StormWATCH: Eggs, Vegetables Hurled At Mahua Moitra; TMC MP Accuses ‘BJP Goons’, Says Police Stood By123PhotostoriesLock Upp 2: Ram Kapoor, Sunita Ahuja to Akanksha Chamola—contestants’ net worth revealed; this celebrity tops the list with Rs 135 croreWilliam Faulkner’s quote, ‘You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore,’ perfectly explains why growth demands riskThink you will get your full deposit back? These surprisingly common move-out mistakes could lead to major deductions from your security depositPsychology says children need their parents the most during these 5 vulnerable moments of the day and how parents should respond during these momentsVande Bharat on a budget: 5 routes you can travel for under INR 1,5005 secrets to build an aura everyone feels attracted toPersonality test: Solo trip or holiday with your partner? What your travel style tells you about yourself5 shocking facts about octopuses that seem too strange to be realBengaluru daycare horror: 8 red flags every parent should know before choosing a daycare10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by the beauty of nature and their heartwarming meanings123Hot PicksLPG gas pricePatrick MahomesNEET PG RegistrationEmployees Provident Funds SchemeGTA 6India vs England t20Marcus SmartNayara petrol priceHow to Watch FIFA World Cup TodayTop TrendingNayara energy petrol priceLPG priceKetan Agarwal Murder CaseFIFA World Cup 2026Monaco BlastBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovIndigo Check-in Bag FaresAyodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft

Over millennia, philosophers have struggled to clearly answer the question: ‘who is rich?’ A useful metric, easy to measure as well as compare, is income. The somewhat subjective factors that affect happiness (Good health? Freedom? Control of one’s time? Leisure?) also correlate well with it: People in high income countries also tend to have more leisure and better health, for example.The most widely followed categorisation of countries is by the World Bank and uses a per capita nominal GDP threshold of $14,000 for high-income status. This was fixed at $6,000 in 1987 prices, and has risen at around 2% annually since then, broadly tracking developed-economy inflation. At least 85 countries (around 40% of those ranked) were classified high-income in 2024.Per capita GDP is not a perfect measure. First, it ignores income distribution within a country. If income is concentrated in the hands of a few, even if the mean per capita income is high, many people would be poor. One can track median income, which is the middle-value when incomes are lined from smallest to largest. If there are too many poor and very few rich, the median would be lower than the mean. We note though that the gap between them tends to narrow significantly as economies become prosperous.Second, consumption may better indicate material well-being and differs from income, as savings, the gap between income and consumption, vary between economies, and between the rich and the poor. Some researchers even adjust for leisure and life-expectancy to arrive at ‘consumptionequivalent welfare’. However, this is hard to measure and compare accurately and frequently.Third, purchasing power parity (PPP)-based per capita GDP is a better measure of welfare, as it adjusts for cost-of-living differences. For example, a haircut or a taxi ride would be much cheaper in India than in the US, even though they deliver similar value. Per capita GDP in the US is 29 times India’s in nominal USD terms, but only seven times India’s in PPP-adjusted terms. On nominal GDP per capita, India ranked 140 globally among 196 nations, versus 162 in 2005, and is expected to rank 134 by 2030. Its PPP-adjusted rank was 124 and expected to rise to 117 by 2030. Over time, though, these series converge.Thus, a macroeconomic target based on per capita GDP, though not perfect, is the most appropriate.India’s move up the ranks over the past two decades has been among the most consistent globally, but China and Vietnam have moved faster. China was at India’s 2025 per capita GDP in 2007 and ranked 123. It has moved up to 73 and is on the verge of high-income status with a per capita income nearly five times that of India. Vietnam was at our level in 2016 and is now ranked 122, with per capita GDP around 60% higher than India’s.Can India reach high-income status? And by when? As chart 2 shows, to cross the high-income threshold by 2047, India must grow per capita GDP in USD terms by at least 9% annually, and GDP by 9.5%. If inflation averages 4%, and the rupee depreciates 2% annually against the USD, real growth needs to average 7.5% annually for the next 25 years.While this is indeed India’s current growth rate, as the economy moves towards the productivity frontier, growth will begin to taper: economies at the frontier grow less than 2.5% annually. Thus, growth must be faster over the next decade to compensate for the nearly inevitable slowdown in the 2040s.How must one accelerate growth? It helps to view growth in GDP as coming from growth in labour input, in capital formation, and in productivity.While labour input is linked to slow-changing-demographics, and cannot be changed quickly, India can and must lift its abysmally low female workforce participation in paid work. A large part of India’s demographic dividend would otherwise be wasted. While weak demand for labour is a major challenge, improved law-and order, regulations that ease part time work, and focus on job-creation in sectors that are dominated by women globally are essential interventions.The bulk of the acceleration in growth must come from faster capital formation. The starting conditions are in place, with a significant drop in the cost of capital, driven by the govt’s fiscal discipline and the remarkable flow of household savings into equities (through systematic investment plans, and insurance and pension funds) worth nearly 2% of GDP annually. The significant expansion in financial system capacity to provide credit now needs channels to facilitate flows to where credit is needed, like to MSMEs, via frameworks like OCEN (open credit enablement network).Policy must also prioritise easing real estate supply via regulatory changes and construction of urban infrastructure. Real estate and infrastructure form a major part of capital stock in developed economies — their construction creates demand for labour and materials and are an important driver of growth.India must also maintain its current rapid pace of productivity improvement. Individual prosperity cannot be achieved without productivity growth.Among other requirements (like better health and education), this needs significant investments in science and technology. Unlike what Japan, Taiwan, Korea and even China saw while they grew, India cannot hope for an ‘assisted’ rise and instead must prepare for a ‘resisted’ rise, where it must develop its own critical technology. This is also important to prevent getting stuck in the middle-income trap, which has plagued many Latin American and eastern Europeans. Building a risk-capital and innovation ecosystem well in advance is important to make the transition from middle-income to high-income.While new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will improve productivity globally, we believe they can help India much more, by bringing down unit costs across a range of critical sectors, breaking through vicious cycles that slow progress.Lastly, some of the societal shifts that Joel Mokyr emphasises in his book ‘A Culture of Growth,’ drove the industrial revolution in Britain, seem to be underway in India. Entrepreneurship is becoming socially respected and is now getting rewarded, the seeds of an innovation system are now falling in place, and the govt is beginning to see itself as a partner of business instead of viewing it with distrust.If we focus relentlessly on building a high-trust society (enabled by a modernising judiciary), with higher risk appetite (not just for entrepreneurs and investors but also policymakers), a high-income India by the late 2040s is not an unachievable dream.The writer is chief economist, Axis BankGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorNeelkanth MishraWriter is chief economist, Axis Bank.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Highly Deplorable’: India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara In FarooqabadHealth Concerns Mount As Sonam Wangchuk’s Blood Sugar Falls, Weight Drops As Fast ContinuesDMK Seeks FIR Against CM Vijay, Alleges Plot To Induce MLAs And Alter Assembly NumbersCongress Claims BJP in West Bengal “Will Be Equally Aggressive”; MP Sparks Debate On GovernanceIran Invites BJP Chief Nitin Nabin, Congress Prez Kharge, Pawan Khera To Khamenei’s Funeral: ReportModi Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz: Will NDA Allies And Rebel MPs Find A Place In The Union Cabinet?Three Arrested, Senthil Balaji Under Scanner In Alleged TVK Government Toppling BidCongress Moves Privilege Motion Against Rajnath Singh Over Op Sindoor Claims; Seeks Transparency’Neglecting For 2.5 Years’ Kailash Vijayvargiya’s Letter To CM Mohan Yadav Triggers Political StormWATCH: Eggs, Vegetables Hurled At Mahua Moitra; TMC MP Accuses ‘BJP Goons’, Says Police Stood By123PhotostoriesLock Upp 2: Ram Kapoor, Sunita Ahuja to Akanksha Chamola—contestants’ net worth revealed; this celebrity tops the list with Rs 135 croreWilliam Faulkner’s quote, ‘You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore,’ perfectly explains why growth demands riskThink you will get your full deposit back? These surprisingly common move-out mistakes could lead to major deductions from your security depositPsychology says children need their parents the most during these 5 vulnerable moments of the day and how parents should respond during these momentsVande Bharat on a budget: 5 routes you can travel for under INR 1,5005 secrets to build an aura everyone feels attracted toPersonality test: Solo trip or holiday with your partner? What your travel style tells you about yourself5 shocking facts about octopuses that seem too strange to be realBengaluru daycare horror: 8 red flags every parent should know before choosing a daycare10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by the beauty of nature and their heartwarming meanings123Hot PicksLPG gas pricePatrick MahomesNEET PG RegistrationEmployees Provident Funds SchemeGTA 6India vs England t20Marcus SmartNayara petrol priceHow to Watch FIFA World Cup TodayTop TrendingNayara energy petrol priceLPG priceKetan Agarwal Murder CaseFIFA World Cup 2026Monaco BlastBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovIndigo Check-in Bag FaresAyodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft

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Over millennia, philosophers have struggled to clearly answer the question: ‘who is rich?’ A useful metric, easy to measure as well as compare, is income. The somewhat subjective factors that affect happiness (Good health? Freedom? Control of one’s time? Leisure?) also correlate well with it: People in high income countries also tend to have more…

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Quote of the day by Morgan Freeman: ‘If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn’t worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality,’ an inspiring lesson by the Hollywood veteran on determination and explaining why stepping out of your comfort zone is essential

Quote of the day by Morgan Freeman: ‘If you live a life of make-believe, your life isn’t worth anything until you do something that does challenge your reality,’ an inspiring lesson by the Hollywood veteran on determination and explaining why stepping out of your comfort zone is essential

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Quote of the day by Morgan Freeman: When the veteran actor said it is important to challenge your reality.(Image Credit: Instagram) Even in his 80s, Morgan Freeman, the actor with an impeccable voice and career spanning over decades, is a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. Over the years, he has given unforgettable performances…

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“The day Charlie was k****d…..”: Candace Owens’ latest Charlie Kirk theory sparks fierce response from critics

“The day Charlie was k****d…..”: Candace Owens’ latest Charlie Kirk theory sparks fierce response from critics

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Candace Owens’ latest comments about Charlie Kirk’s death sparked renewed backlash after critics challenged her claims on social media. One viral post accused Owens of promoting a disputed “body double” theory and argued that available security footage contradicts her narrative. The exchange fueled fresh online debate, with critics urging people to rely on verified evidence…

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NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu govt has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras high court order imposing a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in the state.In its plea, the Tamil Nadu govt challenged the May 27 order of the high court, which directed the chief secretary and the director general of police/head of police force to ensure that no cow or calf got slaughtered across the state either on the eve of Bakrid on May 28, or on any other day.“In a writ petition seeking a direction to ‘prevent the slaughter of cows in public places’, the HC ought to have travelled beyond the issue involved, to impose an absolute and blanket ban…,” the govt’s appeal said. The HC order was based on a 1976 ruling .Madras HC order on cow slaughter ban based on 1976 rulingOn May 27, the high court, while hearing a PIL filed by K Surya Prasanth, the general secretary of Hindu Makkal Katchi, which sought direction to prevent the slaughtering of cows in public places, directed the state govt to impose the blanket ban. The plea also sought directions that slaughter be carried out at designated places only.The high court order was based on a 1976 ruling, which prohibited cow slaughter in the interest of milk production and improvement of rural economy. In its plea, the state govt termed the order contrary to the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958.The Act permits the slaughter of cows aged over 10 years that are unfit for work and breeding, on the basis of a certificate issued by a competent authority. The high court, however, imposed a blanket ban.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Highly Deplorable’: India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara In FarooqabadHealth Concerns Mount As Sonam Wangchuk’s Blood Sugar Falls, Weight Drops As Fast ContinuesDMK Seeks FIR Against CM Vijay, Alleges Plot To Induce MLAs And Alter Assembly NumbersCongress Claims BJP in West Bengal “Will Be Equally Aggressive”; MP Sparks Debate On GovernanceIran Invites BJP Chief Nitin Nabin, Congress Prez Kharge, Pawan Khera To Khamenei’s Funeral: ReportModi Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz: Will NDA Allies And Rebel MPs Find A Place In The Union Cabinet?Three Arrested, Senthil Balaji Under Scanner In Alleged TVK Government Toppling BidCongress Moves Privilege Motion Against Rajnath Singh Over Op Sindoor Claims; Seeks Transparency’Neglecting For 2.5 Years’ Kailash Vijayvargiya’s Letter To CM Mohan Yadav Triggers Political StormWATCH: Eggs, Vegetables Hurled At Mahua Moitra; TMC MP Accuses ‘BJP Goons’, Says Police Stood By123PhotostoriesLock Upp 2: Ram Kapoor, Sunita Ahuja to Akanksha Chamola—contestants’ net worth revealed; this celebrity tops the list with Rs 135 croreWilliam Faulkner’s quote, ‘You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore,’ perfectly explains why growth demands riskThink you will get your full deposit back? These surprisingly common move-out mistakes could lead to major deductions from your security depositPsychology says children need their parents the most during these 5 vulnerable moments of the day and how parents should respond during these momentsVande Bharat on a budget: 5 routes you can travel for under INR 1,5005 secrets to build an aura everyone feels attracted toPersonality test: Solo trip or holiday with your partner? What your travel style tells you about yourself5 shocking facts about octopuses that seem too strange to be realBengaluru daycare horror: 8 red flags every parent should know before choosing a daycare10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by the beauty of nature and their heartwarming meanings123Hot PicksLPG gas pricePatrick MahomesNEET PG RegistrationEmployees Provident Funds SchemeGTA 6India vs England t20Marcus SmartNayara petrol priceHow to Watch FIFA World Cup TodayTop TrendingNayara energy petrol priceLPG priceKetan Agarwal Murder CaseFIFA World Cup 2026Monaco BlastBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovIndigo Check-in Bag FaresAyodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft

NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu govt has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras high court order imposing a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in the state.In its plea, the Tamil Nadu govt challenged the May 27 order of the high court, which directed the chief secretary and the director general of police/head of police force to ensure that no cow or calf got slaughtered across the state either on the eve of Bakrid on May 28, or on any other day.“In a writ petition seeking a direction to ‘prevent the slaughter of cows in public places’, the HC ought to have travelled beyond the issue involved, to impose an absolute and blanket ban…,” the govt’s appeal said. The HC order was based on a 1976 ruling .Madras HC order on cow slaughter ban based on 1976 rulingOn May 27, the high court, while hearing a PIL filed by K Surya Prasanth, the general secretary of Hindu Makkal Katchi, which sought direction to prevent the slaughtering of cows in public places, directed the state govt to impose the blanket ban. The plea also sought directions that slaughter be carried out at designated places only.The high court order was based on a 1976 ruling, which prohibited cow slaughter in the interest of milk production and improvement of rural economy. In its plea, the state govt termed the order contrary to the Tamil Nadu Animal Preservation Act, 1958.The Act permits the slaughter of cows aged over 10 years that are unfit for work and breeding, on the basis of a certificate issued by a competent authority. The high court, however, imposed a blanket ban.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Highly Deplorable’: India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara In FarooqabadHealth Concerns Mount As Sonam Wangchuk’s Blood Sugar Falls, Weight Drops As Fast ContinuesDMK Seeks FIR Against CM Vijay, Alleges Plot To Induce MLAs And Alter Assembly NumbersCongress Claims BJP in West Bengal “Will Be Equally Aggressive”; MP Sparks Debate On GovernanceIran Invites BJP Chief Nitin Nabin, Congress Prez Kharge, Pawan Khera To Khamenei’s Funeral: ReportModi Cabinet Reshuffle Buzz: Will NDA Allies And Rebel MPs Find A Place In The Union Cabinet?Three Arrested, Senthil Balaji Under Scanner In Alleged TVK Government Toppling BidCongress Moves Privilege Motion Against Rajnath Singh Over Op Sindoor Claims; Seeks Transparency’Neglecting For 2.5 Years’ Kailash Vijayvargiya’s Letter To CM Mohan Yadav Triggers Political StormWATCH: Eggs, Vegetables Hurled At Mahua Moitra; TMC MP Accuses ‘BJP Goons’, Says Police Stood By123PhotostoriesLock Upp 2: Ram Kapoor, Sunita Ahuja to Akanksha Chamola—contestants’ net worth revealed; this celebrity tops the list with Rs 135 croreWilliam Faulkner’s quote, ‘You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore,’ perfectly explains why growth demands riskThink you will get your full deposit back? These surprisingly common move-out mistakes could lead to major deductions from your security depositPsychology says children need their parents the most during these 5 vulnerable moments of the day and how parents should respond during these momentsVande Bharat on a budget: 5 routes you can travel for under INR 1,5005 secrets to build an aura everyone feels attracted toPersonality test: Solo trip or holiday with your partner? What your travel style tells you about yourself5 shocking facts about octopuses that seem too strange to be realBengaluru daycare horror: 8 red flags every parent should know before choosing a daycare10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by the beauty of nature and their heartwarming meanings123Hot PicksLPG gas pricePatrick MahomesNEET PG RegistrationEmployees Provident Funds SchemeGTA 6India vs England t20Marcus SmartNayara petrol priceHow to Watch FIFA World Cup TodayTop TrendingNayara energy petrol priceLPG priceKetan Agarwal Murder CaseFIFA World Cup 2026Monaco BlastBengaluru TechieAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovIndigo Check-in Bag FaresAyodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft

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NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu govt has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras high court order imposing a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in the state.In its plea, the Tamil Nadu govt challenged the May 27 order of the high court, which directed the chief secretary and the director general…

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Jul 02, 2026, 06:36 IST

Jul 02, 2026, 06:36 IST

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Belgium’s Youri Tielemans (8) celebrates after scoring during the World Cup Round of 32 match against Senegal. (AP Photo) Belgium produced one of the greatest escapes of the FIFA World Cup 2026, overturning a two-goal deficit with three late goals — including the latest goal in World Cup history — to beat Senegal 3-2 after…

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Shanaya Kapoor’s Telugu debut: Actor to join ‘Hanu-Man’ star Teja Sajja in ‘Zombie Reddy’ sequel – Reports

Shanaya Kapoor’s Telugu debut: Actor to join ‘Hanu-Man’ star Teja Sajja in ‘Zombie Reddy’ sequel – Reports

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Shanaya Kapoor’s Telugu debut: Actor to join ‘Hanu-Man’ star Teja Sajja In ‘Zombie Reddy’ sequel – Reports Actor Shanaya Kapoor is said to be exploring opportunities in the south film industry with an interesting project.The ‘Tu Yaa Main’ actor is reportedly preparing to make her Telugu film debut with the sequel to the 2021 zombie…

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“Misogynist, homophobic and racist”: Clavicular’s runway debut sparks fresh debate over fashion’s obsession with controversy

“Misogynist, homophobic and racist”: Clavicular’s runway debut sparks fresh debate over fashion’s obsession with controversy

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424’s decision to have influencer Clavicular open its SS27 Paris Fashion Week show sparked widespread criticism from fashion commentators and social media users. Many argued the controversial casting overshadowed the collection itself and reflected fashion’s growing reliance on viral moments. The backlash has fueled a broader debate over whether brands benefit from courting controversy or…

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Jul 02, 2026, 05:30 IST

Jul 02, 2026, 05:30 IST

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Shreyas Iyer completes 5000 international runs (Image: X) India captain Shreyas Iyer added another milestone to his growing international career by crossing 5,000 international runs during the first T20I against England at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday. The landmark came in a captain’s innings when India needed it the most. Walking in with the visitors…

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Jos Buttler scripts history for England, joins Quinton de Kock in elite T20I list

Jos Buttler scripts history for England, joins Quinton de Kock in elite T20I list

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Chester-le-Street [England], Jul 01 (ANI): India’s Harshit Rana gets stumped by England’s wicketkeeper Jos Buttler during the 1st T20I, at Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) Despite the rain washing out the opening T20I against India, England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler achieved a significant personal milestone by completing 100 dismissals in T20 Internationals. Buttler…

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‘Mother Promise’ early review: Daali Dhananjaya’s film gets positive first reaction; Overseas distributor calls it a ‘Roller coaster laughter ride’

‘Mother Promise’ early review: Daali Dhananjaya’s film gets positive first reaction; Overseas distributor calls it a ‘Roller coaster laughter ride’

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‘Mother Promise’ early review: Daali Dhananjaya’s film gets positive first reaction; Overseas distributor calls it a ‘Roller coaster laughter ride’ Daali Dhananjaya’s upcoming Kannada film ‘Mother Promise’ has started generating positive reaction ahead of its theatrical release.Set in a fictional version of Bengaluru, ‘Mother Promise’ blends crime, humour and family drama. The story follows a…

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