August 21, 2026

July 2026

Sagittarius Horoscope Today, July 29, 2026: Day encourages action and adventurous pursuits

Sagittarius Horoscope Today, July 29, 2026: Day encourages action and adventurous pursuits

Vamsikrishna03 mins mins

Today carries the smell of movement. You’ll be compelled to go further and try harder, maybe even try something adventurous. Mars stimulates your enthusiasm and the Moon encourages you to take shorter trips, errands calls, and quick decision-making. Its thrilling however, not every impulse is worthy of action.You may travel locally, perhaps for work, family…

Read More
Nolan Wells update: New witness claims about Mississippi teen’s heavy drinking emerge as death investigation continues

Nolan Wells update: New witness claims about Mississippi teen’s heavy drinking emerge as death investigation continues

Vamsikrishna03 mins mins

Nolan Wells update (Image Via Getty) A new report has added another piece to the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells. According to ABC News, witnesses told investigators that Wells had been drinking heavily while spending the Fourth of July with friends on Mississippi’s Horn Island before he disappeared. Even with that new…

Read More
File photo: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Tuesday said he will soon make a disclosure in Parliament about a UK-registered company allegedly linked to an Indian MP, igniting speculation over who could be the target.”Which Indian politician is a director in Backops Limited (UK)? Which companies have their address at 2 Frognal Way, London NW3 6XE? What is the connection of that Indian neta with Brian Lovegrove and Ulrik McKnight? Everything will be revealed inside Parliament,” Dubey posted on X, piquing interest and sparking buzz hinting that Parliament might witness yet another showdown.Talking to reporters in Parliament complex, the Godda MP elaborated on his claim by saying that two individuals, Brian Lovegrove and Ulrik McKnight, linked to Backops Limited, were associated with hundreds of companies, including a few TV channels, all registered at the same address: a claim that implied that Backops Limited was not a genuine business enterprise.The BJP MP said that the MP in question had registered Backops Limited in the UK in 2003.”I intend to raise all these matters in Parliament: Who is this MP, and how did they register this company? What is their relationship with Lovegrove and McKnight, and what role does ‘2 Frognal Way’ play in the ‘tukde-tukde gang’?” Dubey said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.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

File photo: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Tuesday said he will soon make a disclosure in Parliament about a UK-registered company allegedly linked to an Indian MP, igniting speculation over who could be the target.”Which Indian politician is a director in Backops Limited (UK)? Which companies have their address at 2 Frognal Way, London NW3 6XE? What is the connection of that Indian neta with Brian Lovegrove and Ulrik McKnight? Everything will be revealed inside Parliament,” Dubey posted on X, piquing interest and sparking buzz hinting that Parliament might witness yet another showdown.Talking to reporters in Parliament complex, the Godda MP elaborated on his claim by saying that two individuals, Brian Lovegrove and Ulrik McKnight, linked to Backops Limited, were associated with hundreds of companies, including a few TV channels, all registered at the same address: a claim that implied that Backops Limited was not a genuine business enterprise.The BJP MP said that the MP in question had registered Backops Limited in the UK in 2003.”I intend to raise all these matters in Parliament: Who is this MP, and how did they register this company? What is their relationship with Lovegrove and McKnight, and what role does ‘2 Frognal Way’ play in the ‘tukde-tukde gang’?” Dubey said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.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

Vamsikrishna02 mins mins

File photo: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Tuesday said he will soon make a disclosure in Parliament about a UK-registered company allegedly linked to an Indian MP, igniting speculation over who could be the target.“Which Indian politician is a director in Backops Limited (UK)? Which companies have their address at…

Read More
R Madhavan turns barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu; 3-year eco-friendly project brings back biodiversity, actor plans expansion across India

R Madhavan turns barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu; 3-year eco-friendly project brings back biodiversity, actor plans expansion across India

Vamsikrishna03 mins mins

R Madhavan turns barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu; 3-year eco-friendly project brings back biodiversity, actor plans expansion across India While many celebrities explored new hobbies during the Covid-19 lockdown, R Madhavan found a different way to spend his time, nurturing nature. The actor, known for his passion for sustainability and technology-driven…

Read More
Daily Nadi Horoscope for Libra (29th July 2026): Don’t Carry Family Tension into Every Decision

Daily Nadi Horoscope for Libra (29th July 2026): Don’t Carry Family Tension into Every Decision

Vamsikrishna02 mins mins

The emphasis today is on personal comfort, inner stability, family obligations, property and home life. The Moon in Capricorn promotes practicality and emotional self-discipline. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra supports durable solutions, mature choices and responsibilities that improve security over time. What to Do Today Discuss one domestic issue that has been left unaddressed. It could be…

Read More
NEET row: CBI chargesheets 13 in paper leak

NEET row: CBI chargesheets 13 in paper leak

Vamsikrishna03 mins mins

File photo: NEET-UG 2026 leak probe NEW DELHI: Seventy-seven days after it filed an FIR and began a probe into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, CBI Tuesday filed a chargesheet against 13 individuals arrested in the case. These include three NTA subject experts, in chemistry, biology and physics. Several middlemen who sourced and distributed…

Read More
Indian Army: Army showcases high-altitude combat capabilities, operational readiness in Ladakh

Indian Army: Army showcases high-altitude combat capabilities, operational readiness in Ladakh

Vamsikrishna01 mins mins

Army officials said the display reflected the force’s combat readiness while paying tribute to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil conflict NEW DELHI: Indian Army showcased its operational readiness, technological innovation and high-altitude combat capabilities through a live operational demonstration in Drass sector of Ladakh.The demonstration, a part of events held…

Read More
File photo: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya NEW DELHI: BJP and its allies Tuesday lauded govt’s engagement with protesting students, asserted the youth believe in PM Narendra Modi’s ability to root out the menace of paper leaks and turned to Gen Z’s lingo to mock leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi as they mounted a sharp counterattack on the opposition in Lok Sabha.”I will tell you in Gen Z language. Because of this issue (protest), opposition thinks the youth are with them. There is no bigger ‘delulu’ than it. Gen Z knows if any govt is working, then it is Modi govt,” BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said, accusing rivals of spreading cynicism and anarchy, while Modi has used the crisis to launch root-and-branch reforms in the education system.Another party MP Anurag Thakur hit out at opposition parties for using students for their political gains and cited numerous incidents of paper leaks when they were in office in different states. When SP was in office in UP, the state service commission served the interest of one caste, and its chairperson Anil Yadav’s appointment was struck down by HC, he said, amid noisy protest by SP members.Thakur’s attack followed govt’s robust defence from another party MP Bansuri Swaraj, who was the first speaker from the alliance, as she accused the opposition of “selective outrage” over paper leaks, saying such incidents frequently happened during the Congress-led UPA’s term in office.Amid opposition’s jibes, she said it was not about whataboutery but calling out the opposition. Targeting Congress, NDA members were prompt in sympathising with the concerns expressed by protesting students, asserting govt has heard them and offering suggestions to govt.Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde targeted Rahul over his protests, saying he sat on a dharna outside Modi’s residence as he thought he was “MIA” (missing in action) and suffered from ‘FOMO’ (fear of missing out), but no student joined his demonstration.TDP’s Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu suggested govt reform the burgeoning coaching system, suggesting it preyed on students’ aspirations. Its market is around Rs 56,000 crore and will zoom to Rs 1 lakh crore in 6-7 years, he said, adding education should not be profit-driven, a point backed by Shinde too.Alleging that opposition sent anti-social elements to the student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar who used filthy language and abuses for Modi, the Shiv Sena member said the engagement with protesters underscored govt’s democratic commitment.”We did not confine ourselves to condemnation but took up the task of cleaning the system. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on moral grounds and not because of you (opposition),” he said, praising a series of measures taken by govt to reform the examination system.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: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya NEW DELHI: BJP and its allies Tuesday lauded govt’s engagement with protesting students, asserted the youth believe in PM Narendra Modi’s ability to root out the menace of paper leaks and turned to Gen Z’s lingo to mock leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi as they mounted a sharp counterattack on the opposition in Lok Sabha.”I will tell you in Gen Z language. Because of this issue (protest), opposition thinks the youth are with them. There is no bigger ‘delulu’ than it. Gen Z knows if any govt is working, then it is Modi govt,” BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said, accusing rivals of spreading cynicism and anarchy, while Modi has used the crisis to launch root-and-branch reforms in the education system.Another party MP Anurag Thakur hit out at opposition parties for using students for their political gains and cited numerous incidents of paper leaks when they were in office in different states. When SP was in office in UP, the state service commission served the interest of one caste, and its chairperson Anil Yadav’s appointment was struck down by HC, he said, amid noisy protest by SP members.Thakur’s attack followed govt’s robust defence from another party MP Bansuri Swaraj, who was the first speaker from the alliance, as she accused the opposition of “selective outrage” over paper leaks, saying such incidents frequently happened during the Congress-led UPA’s term in office.Amid opposition’s jibes, she said it was not about whataboutery but calling out the opposition. Targeting Congress, NDA members were prompt in sympathising with the concerns expressed by protesting students, asserting govt has heard them and offering suggestions to govt.Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde targeted Rahul over his protests, saying he sat on a dharna outside Modi’s residence as he thought he was “MIA” (missing in action) and suffered from ‘FOMO’ (fear of missing out), but no student joined his demonstration.TDP’s Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu suggested govt reform the burgeoning coaching system, suggesting it preyed on students’ aspirations. Its market is around Rs 56,000 crore and will zoom to Rs 1 lakh crore in 6-7 years, he said, adding education should not be profit-driven, a point backed by Shinde too.Alleging that opposition sent anti-social elements to the student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar who used filthy language and abuses for Modi, the Shiv Sena member said the engagement with protesters underscored govt’s democratic commitment.”We did not confine ourselves to condemnation but took up the task of cleaning the system. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on moral grounds and not because of you (opposition),” he said, praising a series of measures taken by govt to reform the examination system.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

Vamsikrishna03 mins mins

File photo: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya NEW DELHI: BJP and its allies Tuesday lauded govt’s engagement with protesting students, asserted the youth believe in PM Narendra Modi’s ability to root out the menace of paper leaks and turned to Gen Z’s lingo to mock leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi…

Read More
Indian Coast Guard: Rajnath Singh unveils key policy reforms in Indian Coast Guard to promote gender parity in induction, streamline ex gratia procedures

Indian Coast Guard: Rajnath Singh unveils key policy reforms in Indian Coast Guard to promote gender parity in induction, streamline ex gratia procedures

Vamsikrishna02 mins mins

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh in a photograph with defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and others during the unveiling of two policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday unveiled two key policy reforms for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) aimed at promoting gender parity in the…

Read More
Former Page 3 model Keeley Hazell opens up on topless modelling, sex tape trauma and exploitation: ‘I regret not having more control’

Former Page 3 model Keeley Hazell opens up on topless modelling, sex tape trauma and exploitation: ‘I regret not having more control’

Vamsikrishna04 mins mins

Former Page 3 model Keeley Hazell opens up on topless modelling, sex tape trauma and exploitation: ‘I regret not having more control’ British actor, writer and former glamour model Keeley Hazell has opened up about the emotional impact of her years as a Page 3 model, saying the experience left her feeling “voiceless” despite making…

Read More
Madison Beer ENGAGED to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert; tells fans ‘Meet my fiance’

Madison Beer ENGAGED to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert; tells fans ‘Meet my fiance’

Vamsikrishna02 mins mins

Madison Beer and her footballer beau, Justin Herbert are enaged!The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday. It was accompanied by a photo of Herbert on bended knee holding a ring box in front of a smiling Beer, who was crouched with her right…

Read More
Daily Nadi Horoscope for Leo (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Pride Delay a Necessary Correction

Daily Nadi Horoscope for Leo (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Pride Delay a Necessary Correction

Vamsikrishna02 mins mins

The Moon in Capricorn makes for a serious mood, bringing unfinished responsibilities to the surface. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra is good for discipline, endurance and steady progress. It also shows where a careless habit is stealing the strength of otherwise good performance. What to Do Today The task requiring the most patience starts. You may have…

Read More
Divers once believed the Great Blue Hole was bottomless; then explorers discovered human remains deep inside | World News

Divers once believed the Great Blue Hole was bottomless; then explorers discovered human remains deep inside | World News

Vamsikrishna04 mins mins

From above, the Great Blue Hole is breathtaking. A near-perfect circle of deep blue sits in the middle of the turquoise waters of the Belize Barrier Reef, attracting divers from around the world with the promise of giant stalactites, reef sharks and one of the planet’s most iconic underwater landscapes. Yet beneath its postcard-perfect surface…

Read More
File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Taking a stern view of allegations that the Bihar govt is filling parts of three historic ponds in Darbhanga to create public amenities such as recreation spaces and stalls, Supreme Court on Tuesday warned the state govt “not to touch the water bodies under the garb of beautification” without its approval.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the state to immediately stall ongoing work related to ‘Beautification and Rejuvenation of Gangasagar, Digghi and Harahi Lake’ project. Although the state refuted allegations of encroachment and urged Supreme Court to allow the work to continue, describing it as an ambitious project worth more than Rs 100 crore, the bench refused to budge and ordered that no further work be carried out.”You can’t fill up water bodies under the garb of beautification. Do not touch the water ponds, keep your hands off and tell your officers not to touch the ponds,” it told advocate Manish Kumar, who was appearing for the state.‘Immediately halt work on 3 centuries-old lakes’TOI had reported on July 13, with photographs, that three ponds in Darbhanga were being filled with soil and boulders to make way for stalls and footpaths, despite opposition from local residents and environmentalists.Advocate Renu Prajapati, appearing for Darbhanga-based voluntary group Talab Bachao Abhiyan, informed the bench that the three ponds form part of a list of protected wetlands and that any construction on their banks would violate rules and earlier rulings of Supreme Court. She also pointed out that the state, in its own affidavit, had admitted that around four acres of the ponds would be filled under the project.The state claimed that no arbitrary filling of the water bodies was taking place and that the activity was highly restricted and meticulously planned “earth filling & stone pitching” work. “This process is a necessity to stabilise and strengthen the severely eroded embankments, directly executing the mandate of NGT’s order. Furthermore, soil-filling footprint is strictly limited – for instance, constituting exactly 1 acre out of the 37.7-acre Harahi site, 1.42 acres out of the 50.9 acres at Digghi Lake, and 1.69 acres out of 44.2 acres at Gangasagar Lake,” the state’s affidavit stated.After a brief hearing, Supreme Court directed the govt to stop the work and ensure that the area of the ponds remain intact and is not reduced by filling.Justifying the project, the state said the integration of public amenities is aimed at managing footfall, ensuring public hygiene, and preventing future degradation.Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by retired academicians, environmentalists and concerned citizens, seeking urgent intervention to halt filling of three historic ponds in Darbhanga – all 800-900 years old and integral to the city’s identity.Since the state is acting in contravention of these orders and no remedy remains, petitioner is constrained to approach the court seeking urgent direction to stop further filling of ponds, remove encroachments in and around the three Darbhanga ponds, and restore them to their original position as depicted in maps of 1868 & 1960,” the petition stated.In response, the state submitted: “To tackle unregulated access that historically turned the lakes into garbage dumps, the project provides structured public utility interfaces, including 11 designated bathing ghats, five changing rooms, and seven toilet blocks to eliminate open defecation and water contamination.”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: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Taking a stern view of allegations that the Bihar govt is filling parts of three historic ponds in Darbhanga to create public amenities such as recreation spaces and stalls, Supreme Court on Tuesday warned the state govt “not to touch the water bodies under the garb of beautification” without its approval.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the state to immediately stall ongoing work related to ‘Beautification and Rejuvenation of Gangasagar, Digghi and Harahi Lake’ project. Although the state refuted allegations of encroachment and urged Supreme Court to allow the work to continue, describing it as an ambitious project worth more than Rs 100 crore, the bench refused to budge and ordered that no further work be carried out.”You can’t fill up water bodies under the garb of beautification. Do not touch the water ponds, keep your hands off and tell your officers not to touch the ponds,” it told advocate Manish Kumar, who was appearing for the state.‘Immediately halt work on 3 centuries-old lakes’TOI had reported on July 13, with photographs, that three ponds in Darbhanga were being filled with soil and boulders to make way for stalls and footpaths, despite opposition from local residents and environmentalists.Advocate Renu Prajapati, appearing for Darbhanga-based voluntary group Talab Bachao Abhiyan, informed the bench that the three ponds form part of a list of protected wetlands and that any construction on their banks would violate rules and earlier rulings of Supreme Court. She also pointed out that the state, in its own affidavit, had admitted that around four acres of the ponds would be filled under the project.The state claimed that no arbitrary filling of the water bodies was taking place and that the activity was highly restricted and meticulously planned “earth filling & stone pitching” work. “This process is a necessity to stabilise and strengthen the severely eroded embankments, directly executing the mandate of NGT’s order. Furthermore, soil-filling footprint is strictly limited – for instance, constituting exactly 1 acre out of the 37.7-acre Harahi site, 1.42 acres out of the 50.9 acres at Digghi Lake, and 1.69 acres out of 44.2 acres at Gangasagar Lake,” the state’s affidavit stated.After a brief hearing, Supreme Court directed the govt to stop the work and ensure that the area of the ponds remain intact and is not reduced by filling.Justifying the project, the state said the integration of public amenities is aimed at managing footfall, ensuring public hygiene, and preventing future degradation.Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by retired academicians, environmentalists and concerned citizens, seeking urgent intervention to halt filling of three historic ponds in Darbhanga – all 800-900 years old and integral to the city’s identity.Since the state is acting in contravention of these orders and no remedy remains, petitioner is constrained to approach the court seeking urgent direction to stop further filling of ponds, remove encroachments in and around the three Darbhanga ponds, and restore them to their original position as depicted in maps of 1868 & 1960,” the petition stated.In response, the state submitted: “To tackle unregulated access that historically turned the lakes into garbage dumps, the project provides structured public utility interfaces, including 11 designated bathing ghats, five changing rooms, and seven toilet blocks to eliminate open defecation and water contamination.”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

Vamsikrishna03 mins mins

File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Taking a stern view of allegations that the Bihar govt is filling parts of three historic ponds in Darbhanga to create public amenities such as recreation spaces and stalls, Supreme Court on Tuesday warned the state govt “not to touch the water bodies under the garb of…

Read More