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‘Definitely married’: New York City kids declare Tom Holland and Zendaya’s relationship status after grilling the ‘Spider-Man’ star with personal questions

‘Definitely married’: New York City kids declare Tom Holland and Zendaya’s relationship status after grilling the ‘Spider-Man’ star with personal questions

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While teaching students on ‘Celebrity Substitute,’ Tom Holland was caught off guard when the children questioned him about his relationship with Zendaya.Image credit : (Instagram Tom Holland has kept the details of his marriage to Zendaya largely private, but he finds himself no match for a classroom full of curious children. The 30-year-old actor appears…

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‘That gait with the left leg’: Patrick Mahomes’ training footage leaves Kansas City Chiefs fans concerned as ‘muscle atrophy’ claims emerge

‘That gait with the left leg’: Patrick Mahomes’ training footage leaves Kansas City Chiefs fans concerned as ‘muscle atrophy’ claims emerge

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‘That gait with the left leg’: Patrick Mahomes’ training footage leaves Kansas City Chiefs fans concerned as ‘muscle atrophy’ claims emerge (Image via Getty) Patrick Mahomes is finally back on the practice field, but not everyone is feeling confident after watching his latest training session. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was medically cleared to return…

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Olivia Rodrigo and Julian Croonenberghs spotted cuddling in a New York City park: New picks add to relationship rumours

Olivia Rodrigo and Julian Croonenberghs spotted cuddling in a New York City park: New picks add to relationship rumours

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Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo was spotted out on a date in NYC with private equity associate Julian Croonenberghs. Rumors of the two had been circulating online since last month when they were spotted on a dinner date together. (Instagram) ‘The Cure’ singer Olivia Rodrigo and alleged beau Julian Croonenberghs were recently spotted out and about, getting…

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Daily Nadi Horoscope for Aquarius (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Hidden Stress Control Your Routine

Daily Nadi Horoscope for Aquarius (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Hidden Stress Control Your Routine

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The moon’s position in Capricorn might cause quietness today. In the background, Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra promotes patient effort, disciplined reflection and closure. What to Do Today Finish a personal business that has been left hanging. This could be a personal commitment, a doctor’s appointment, an overseas contact, a confidential document or payment. Completing it can…

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History, silver & semifinals! Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur lead India’s strong day 6 at CWG 2026

History, silver & semifinals! Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur lead India’s strong day 6 at CWG 2026

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Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur Win Silver (Image: PTI AND AP) India enjoyed another productive day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on July 28, adding two silver medals to its tally while its boxers continued their impressive run by assuring three more medals with semifinal berths.Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur headlined…

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Centre proposes over 56,000 sq km ESA across 6 states NEW DELHI: Unable to bring states on board for demarcating ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats despite six draft notifications since 2014, the Centre released the seventh one proposing the earmarking of 56,825 sq km across states as sensitive zone to prohibit/regulate environmentally hazardous human activities within the fragile region.Spread over six states – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – the Western Ghats is an important geological landform on the fringe of the west coast of India, extending over a distance of approximately 1,500 km.Main objections over earmarking ESA are learnt to have come from peninsular states, primarily Kerala, as they insisted that the proposed prohibited zones would adversely affect the livelihood of people due to a ban on certain activities. Like the sixth one, which was issued three days after the massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district in 2024, the seventh one too has coincidentally come after the recent landslides in the same district, which falls within the fragile region impacted by massive deforestation and other hazardous activities over the years.The environment ministry that notified the seventh draft in the official gazette Monday said the proposal would be “taken into consideration” for publishing the final notification of ESA on or after the expiry of a period of 60 days from the date on which copies of the gazette are made available to the public.The latest draft, like the sixth one, also proposed a provision where the final ESA notification can be taken up “in a phased manner either state-wise or through a combined single notification” – a move that may help in speeding up the process without waiting for all six states to be on board simultaneously.The ESA issue has been pending since Aug 2011, when a central panel, headed by ecologist Madhav Gadgil, recommended the Centre notify a ‘no-go zone’ to save the fragile terrain in six states.The first draft notification to earmark ESA was issued in March 2014, but the proposal remains on paper since then. The ministry subsequently issued five more drafts in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2024 before coming out with the latest one Monday. A central expert committee held several rounds of discussions with the states, but the final converging point continues to elude the stakeholders.The draft proposes the ESA of 20,668 sq km in Karnataka; 17,340 sq km in Maharashtra; a little over 9,993 sq km in Kerala; 6,914 sq km in Tamil Nadu; 1,461 sq km in Goa; and 449 sq km in Gujarat, prohibiting or regulating certain human activities in those areas. It, however, clarifies that the practice of agriculture and plantation activity will not be affected due to the provisions in the draft notification, and the “actual area” will be finalised based on the recommendation of the states, views of stakeholders and the expert committee.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? These 8 simple daily habits can help clear your mindWorking out but still can’t lose belly fat? Doctor reveals why hormones, genetics and muscle loss make midlife weight loss so much harderYour refrigerator could be making vegetables unsafe: The storage mistakes experts say you should stop making todayOptical illusion personality test: The first thing that you spot helps you discover your hidden leadership talent7 yoga poses to manage neck pain10 baby names inspired by Norse mythologyFrom Windmill Cottage to his large car collection: 5 of the most expensive things that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ star Robert Downey Jr ownsHow to identify fake Chikankari: 4 signs every shopper should know123Hot PicksH.C. VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna

Centre proposes over 56,000 sq km ESA across 6 states NEW DELHI: Unable to bring states on board for demarcating ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats despite six draft notifications since 2014, the Centre released the seventh one proposing the earmarking of 56,825 sq km across states as sensitive zone to prohibit/regulate environmentally hazardous human activities within the fragile region.Spread over six states – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – the Western Ghats is an important geological landform on the fringe of the west coast of India, extending over a distance of approximately 1,500 km.Main objections over earmarking ESA are learnt to have come from peninsular states, primarily Kerala, as they insisted that the proposed prohibited zones would adversely affect the livelihood of people due to a ban on certain activities. Like the sixth one, which was issued three days after the massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district in 2024, the seventh one too has coincidentally come after the recent landslides in the same district, which falls within the fragile region impacted by massive deforestation and other hazardous activities over the years.The environment ministry that notified the seventh draft in the official gazette Monday said the proposal would be “taken into consideration” for publishing the final notification of ESA on or after the expiry of a period of 60 days from the date on which copies of the gazette are made available to the public.The latest draft, like the sixth one, also proposed a provision where the final ESA notification can be taken up “in a phased manner either state-wise or through a combined single notification” – a move that may help in speeding up the process without waiting for all six states to be on board simultaneously.The ESA issue has been pending since Aug 2011, when a central panel, headed by ecologist Madhav Gadgil, recommended the Centre notify a ‘no-go zone’ to save the fragile terrain in six states.The first draft notification to earmark ESA was issued in March 2014, but the proposal remains on paper since then. The ministry subsequently issued five more drafts in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2024 before coming out with the latest one Monday. A central expert committee held several rounds of discussions with the states, but the final converging point continues to elude the stakeholders.The draft proposes the ESA of 20,668 sq km in Karnataka; 17,340 sq km in Maharashtra; a little over 9,993 sq km in Kerala; 6,914 sq km in Tamil Nadu; 1,461 sq km in Goa; and 449 sq km in Gujarat, prohibiting or regulating certain human activities in those areas. It, however, clarifies that the practice of agriculture and plantation activity will not be affected due to the provisions in the draft notification, and the “actual area” will be finalised based on the recommendation of the states, views of stakeholders and the expert committee.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? These 8 simple daily habits can help clear your mindWorking out but still can’t lose belly fat? Doctor reveals why hormones, genetics and muscle loss make midlife weight loss so much harderYour refrigerator could be making vegetables unsafe: The storage mistakes experts say you should stop making todayOptical illusion personality test: The first thing that you spot helps you discover your hidden leadership talent7 yoga poses to manage neck pain10 baby names inspired by Norse mythologyFrom Windmill Cottage to his large car collection: 5 of the most expensive things that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ star Robert Downey Jr ownsHow to identify fake Chikankari: 4 signs every shopper should know123Hot PicksH.C. VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna

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Centre proposes over 56,000 sq km ESA across 6 states NEW DELHI: Unable to bring states on board for demarcating ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats despite six draft notifications since 2014, the Centre released the seventh one proposing the earmarking of 56,825 sq km across states as sensitive zone to prohibit/regulate environmentally…

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Assam Floods: Alia Bhatt urges fans to support relief efforts; says ‘It happens every year and it still catches us off guard’

Assam Floods: Alia Bhatt urges fans to support relief efforts; says ‘It happens every year and it still catches us off guard’

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Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has voiced her support for flood-hit Assam, and has even urged her fans and social media followers to come together and help the state. Sharing a heartfelt message on her Instagram stories, Alia shared the scale of the crisis and requested her fans to and fellow Indians to contribute to relief…

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For ease of liquidity & business, government to amend MSME Act

For ease of liquidity & business, government to amend MSME Act

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The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the MSME Development Act to improve liquidity, strengthen the Udyam portal, decriminalise minor offences, and speed up payment resolution for small businesses. (Representative image) NEW DELHI: Small businesses supplying goods and services to central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) will get their dues cleared faster under proposed amendments to…

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File photo: PM Modi NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday told top officials of key economic ministries that govt must remain youthful and forward looking, a message that came days after he took to Instagram amid Gen Z-led protests against paper leaks.”…a govt must always remain youthful, dynamic, forward-looking, continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities with agility and innovation,” PM was quoted as saying in a statement issued after his meet with secretaries and officials of ministries dealing with finance, commerce, industry and technology.He also called for the active participation of young entrepreneurs in key sectors, while asking officials to devise courses in consultation with the industry so that the workforce is equipped with skills required in emerging sectors.While education institutions have been producing a large number of engineers, professionals and graduates, often skill gap has emerged as a challenge for industry and govt’s skilling initiative through the internship scheme has not had the desired impactso far.The other strong message was on addressing disinformation. “PM also emphasised the importance of proactive communication on strategic sectors where the country is undertaking major initiatives, to counter misinformation and unfounded fears surrounding such efforts,” the statement said.He also underlined the need to keep citizens at the centre of every policy and decision. “Emphasising that reforms are not merely a fashionable term but a continuous necessity for effective governance, PM stressed the need to reform processes, improve work culture and strengthen institutional efficiency,”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? These 8 simple daily habits can help clear your mindWorking out but still can’t lose belly fat? Doctor reveals why hormones, genetics and muscle loss make midlife weight loss so much harderYour refrigerator could be making vegetables unsafe: The storage mistakes experts say you should stop making todayOptical illusion personality test: The first thing that you spot helps you discover your hidden leadership talent7 yoga poses to manage neck pain10 baby names inspired by Norse mythologyFrom Windmill Cottage to his large car collection: 5 of the most expensive things that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ star Robert Downey Jr ownsHow to identify fake Chikankari: 4 signs every shopper should know123Hot PicksH.C. VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna

File photo: PM Modi NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday told top officials of key economic ministries that govt must remain youthful and forward looking, a message that came days after he took to Instagram amid Gen Z-led protests against paper leaks.”…a govt must always remain youthful, dynamic, forward-looking, continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities with agility and innovation,” PM was quoted as saying in a statement issued after his meet with secretaries and officials of ministries dealing with finance, commerce, industry and technology.He also called for the active participation of young entrepreneurs in key sectors, while asking officials to devise courses in consultation with the industry so that the workforce is equipped with skills required in emerging sectors.While education institutions have been producing a large number of engineers, professionals and graduates, often skill gap has emerged as a challenge for industry and govt’s skilling initiative through the internship scheme has not had the desired impactso far.The other strong message was on addressing disinformation. “PM also emphasised the importance of proactive communication on strategic sectors where the country is undertaking major initiatives, to counter misinformation and unfounded fears surrounding such efforts,” the statement said.He also underlined the need to keep citizens at the centre of every policy and decision. “Emphasising that reforms are not merely a fashionable term but a continuous necessity for effective governance, PM stressed the need to reform processes, improve work culture and strengthen institutional efficiency,”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? These 8 simple daily habits can help clear your mindWorking out but still can’t lose belly fat? Doctor reveals why hormones, genetics and muscle loss make midlife weight loss so much harderYour refrigerator could be making vegetables unsafe: The storage mistakes experts say you should stop making todayOptical illusion personality test: The first thing that you spot helps you discover your hidden leadership talent7 yoga poses to manage neck pain10 baby names inspired by Norse mythologyFrom Windmill Cottage to his large car collection: 5 of the most expensive things that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ star Robert Downey Jr ownsHow to identify fake Chikankari: 4 signs every shopper should know123Hot PicksH.C. VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna

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NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday told top officials of key economic ministries that govt must remain youthful and forward looking, a message that came days after he took to Instagram amid Gen Z-led protests against paper leaks.“…a govt must always remain youthful, dynamic, forward-looking, continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities with agility…

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Daily Nadi Horoscope for Capricorn (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Duty Silence Your Personal Needs

Daily Nadi Horoscope for Capricorn (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Duty Silence Your Personal Needs

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The focus today will be on identity, physical energy, personal standards and important decisions. As the Moon moves through your sign, you may find yourself responding in a more serious and controlled manner. The Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra boosts the ability to complete things requiring sustained effort, leadership, and patience. What to Do Today Take a…

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1 officer, 1 car: Government tightens rules for use of official vehicle for staff

1 officer, 1 car: Government tightens rules for use of official vehicle for staff

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NEW DELHI: Government has tightened the rules governing the use of official vehicles by employees, stating an officer entitled to a govt staff car cannot be allotted more than one official vehicle, even when they hold additional charge of another ministry, department, public sector undertaking, or autonomous body.In addition, it has barred officers entitled from…

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Daily Nadi Horoscope for Sagittarius (29th July 2026): Don’t Undervalue What Your Effort Is Worth

Daily Nadi Horoscope for Sagittarius (29th July 2026): Don’t Undervalue What Your Effort Is Worth

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It’s a day to concentrate on earnings, family values, possessions, food choices and spoken commitments. The Capricorn Moon is a careful way of approaching security. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra values are financial discipline, true speech and decisions that protect long-term stability. What to Do Today Assess the prices you charge for your products and services. Perhaps…

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Digital Arrest: Centre may table bill to make deepfakes, digital arrest separate offences | India News

Digital Arrest: Centre may table bill to make deepfakes, digital arrest separate offences | India News

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Digital arrest (representative image) NEW DELHI: Government on Tuesday said it may introduce a bill in the ongoing session of Parliament making digital arrest and AI-generated deepfakes a distinct offence, after Supreme Court pointed out that existing penal laws do not define these offences.Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta said the law will be aimed at…

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NMC asks medical colleges to set up support units for students NEW DELHI: Students with benchmark disabilities seeking admission to MBBS courses will now undergo an individual assessment of their functional abilities to determine whether they can acquire essential competencies required for the course with reasonable accommodation. National Medical Commission (NMC) Monday issued new guidelines requiring medical boards to evaluate each candidate’s functional ability rather than relying solely on the type or extent of disability.Under the new framework, NMC-regulated medical college will now also have to set up an “enabling unit” for students with benchmark disabilities, providing a single point of contact for reasonable accommodation, academic and clinical support, and a barrier-free learning environment.Designated medical assessment boards will carry out an individual assessment of every candidate. The guidelines state that applicants cannot be declared ineligible solely on the basis of their diagnosis or the percentage of benchmark disability. Instead, boards must assess a candidate’s functional abilities, the essential competencies required under competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum, and whether reasonable accommodation can enable them to complete the course.”After Supreme Court’s constant follow-up and directions, NMC has amended its interim guidelines and issued revised guidelines for MBBS admissions of students with disabilities. The biggest change is the shift from assessing eligibility on the basis of the percentage of disability to evaluating functional competency. Clinical accommodations are reasonable modifications that enable medical students with benchmark disability to participate in clinical training and patient care without compromising academic standards or patient safety,” said Prof Satendra Singh, coordinator at UCMS and GTB Hospital’s enabling unit.The guidelines also require medical boards to consider assistive devices, adaptive technology, communication support and other reasonable accommodations before arriving at a decision.While emphasising inclusion, NMC has said patient safety will remain an important consideration.On enabling units, NMC directed these should be set up in compliance with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and recent Supreme Court directions aimed at ensuring inclusive medical education.The unit will also receive and address requests for disability-specific accommodations during the course of study, including clinical training and internship, according to the circular.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? These 8 simple daily habits can help clear your mindWorking out but still can’t lose belly fat? Doctor reveals why hormones, genetics and muscle loss make midlife weight loss so much harderYour refrigerator could be making vegetables unsafe: The storage mistakes experts say you should stop making todayOptical illusion personality test: The first thing that you spot helps you discover your hidden leadership talent7 yoga poses to manage neck pain10 baby names inspired by Norse mythologyFrom Windmill Cottage to his large car collection: 5 of the most expensive things that ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ star Robert Downey Jr ownsHow to identify fake Chikankari: 4 signs every shopper should know123Hot PicksH.C. VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna

NMC asks medical colleges to set up support units for students NEW DELHI: Students with benchmark disabilities seeking admission to MBBS courses will now undergo an individual assessment of their functional abilities to determine whether they can acquire essential competencies required for the course with reasonable accommodation. National Medical Commission (NMC) Monday issued new guidelines requiring medical boards to evaluate each candidate’s functional ability rather than relying solely on the type or extent of disability.Under the new framework, NMC-regulated medical college will now also have to set up an “enabling unit” for students with benchmark disabilities, providing a single point of contact for reasonable accommodation, academic and clinical support, and a barrier-free learning environment.Designated medical assessment boards will carry out an individual assessment of every candidate. The guidelines state that applicants cannot be declared ineligible solely on the basis of their diagnosis or the percentage of benchmark disability. Instead, boards must assess a candidate’s functional abilities, the essential competencies required under competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum, and whether reasonable accommodation can enable them to complete the course.”After Supreme Court’s constant follow-up and directions, NMC has amended its interim guidelines and issued revised guidelines for MBBS admissions of students with disabilities. The biggest change is the shift from assessing eligibility on the basis of the percentage of disability to evaluating functional competency. Clinical accommodations are reasonable modifications that enable medical students with benchmark disability to participate in clinical training and patient care without compromising academic standards or patient safety,” said Prof Satendra Singh, coordinator at UCMS and GTB Hospital’s enabling unit.The guidelines also require medical boards to consider assistive devices, adaptive technology, communication support and other reasonable accommodations before arriving at a decision.While emphasising inclusion, NMC has said patient safety will remain an important consideration.On enabling units, NMC directed these should be set up in compliance with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and recent Supreme Court directions aimed at ensuring inclusive medical education.The unit will also receive and address requests for disability-specific accommodations during the course of study, including clinical training and internship, according to the circular.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. 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