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Weekly Career Horoscope, August 02 to August 08, 2026: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your Career

Weekly Career Horoscope, August 02 to August 08, 2026: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your Career

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AriesThe pace picks up, and so do expectations. A senior or client begins trusting you with decisions instead of just tasks. You’ll find yourself leading conversations rather than following them. The more confidently you carry responsibility, the faster your professional standing grows. Someone important is paying closer attention than you realise.TaurusYou’ve spent weeks building momentum,…

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Why thousands of New York homeowners are scrambling to avoid the city’s new pied-à-terre tax

Why thousands of New York homeowners are scrambling to avoid the city’s new pied-à-terre tax

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Photo credit: Christopher Sadowski for NY Post Thousands of New York City homeowners are scrambling to prove that their properties are their primary residences after receiving notices that they could be subject to the city’s new pied-à-terre tax.The New York City department of finance sent the notices to owners of high-value residential properties identified as…

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Judge leading fast-track paper leak court transferred by Delhi HC NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga, who was appointed last month to head the designated fast-track court for paper leak cases, as part of a reshuffle involving 138 judicial officers.Judge Baliga was appointed after the Delhi High Court, on July 23, designated a special court to hear criminal cases related to paper leaks and other unfair practices in public examinations, as cited by PTI.Baliga had spent just over a week at the designated paper leak court after assuming charge on July 25. Special Judge Ajay Gupta, who had earlier been hearing paper leak cases, including the NEET matter, will replace her.According to the Delhi High Court’s transfer order issued on Saturday, Judge Baliga has been posted to a special court constituted under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act to hear terrorism-related cases.The High Court also appointed Special Judges Vikas Dhull, Prashant Sharma, Pulastya Pramachala, Kiran Bansal and Amit Bansal to NIA courts dealing with terror cases.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure the swift disposal of cases related to paper leaks. Following the announcement, a designated fast-track court was established at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts to hear cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and other related offences. All such cases were ordered to be transferred to the designated court.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe court held its first hearing in the NEET paper leak case on July 27, but the proceedings were adjourned at the request of the defence counsel. The matter was then listed for Monday for consideration of the CBI’s chargesheet and the bail pleas of two accused.On May 12, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, conducted on May 3 for medical admissions following allegations of a paper leak. A re-examination was subsequently held on June 21.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAadrita HalderWrites on social matters, geopolitics, and trending issues for the Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother Of Noida Teen Seeks Protection, FIR Withdrawal After PM Modi’s Appeal For Compassion’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home Safely123Photostories7 life lessons from Nirmal Purja, whether you’re a mountaineer or notWhy do some people put a jar of used dry coffee grounds in the fridge? The is what food science saysThese 5 common phrases can quietly damage even the strongest relationships10 vegetables that are more nutritious when cooked than raw7 things you should not discuss, even with your favorite colleagueFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a travellerInternational Friendship Day: 10 gift ideas for your best friends123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

Judge leading fast-track paper leak court transferred by Delhi HC NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga, who was appointed last month to head the designated fast-track court for paper leak cases, as part of a reshuffle involving 138 judicial officers.Judge Baliga was appointed after the Delhi High Court, on July 23, designated a special court to hear criminal cases related to paper leaks and other unfair practices in public examinations, as cited by PTI.Baliga had spent just over a week at the designated paper leak court after assuming charge on July 25. Special Judge Ajay Gupta, who had earlier been hearing paper leak cases, including the NEET matter, will replace her.According to the Delhi High Court’s transfer order issued on Saturday, Judge Baliga has been posted to a special court constituted under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act to hear terrorism-related cases.The High Court also appointed Special Judges Vikas Dhull, Prashant Sharma, Pulastya Pramachala, Kiran Bansal and Amit Bansal to NIA courts dealing with terror cases.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the setting up of fast-track courts to ensure the swift disposal of cases related to paper leaks. Following the announcement, a designated fast-track court was established at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Courts to hear cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and other related offences. All such cases were ordered to be transferred to the designated court.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe court held its first hearing in the NEET paper leak case on July 27, but the proceedings were adjourned at the request of the defence counsel. The matter was then listed for Monday for consideration of the CBI’s chargesheet and the bail pleas of two accused.On May 12, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, conducted on May 3 for medical admissions following allegations of a paper leak. A re-examination was subsequently held on June 21.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAadrita HalderWrites on social matters, geopolitics, and trending issues for the Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMother Of Noida Teen Seeks Protection, FIR Withdrawal After PM Modi’s Appeal For Compassion’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home Safely123Photostories7 life lessons from Nirmal Purja, whether you’re a mountaineer or notWhy do some people put a jar of used dry coffee grounds in the fridge? The is what food science saysThese 5 common phrases can quietly damage even the strongest relationships10 vegetables that are more nutritious when cooked than raw7 things you should not discuss, even with your favorite colleagueFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a travellerInternational Friendship Day: 10 gift ideas for your best friends123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

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Judge leading fast-track paper leak court transferred by Delhi HC NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has transferred Special Judge Anu Grover Baliga, who was appointed last month to head the designated fast-track court for paper leak cases, as part of a reshuffle involving 138 judicial officers.Judge Baliga was appointed after the Delhi High Court,…

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‘Ramayana’: Ranbir Kapoor is highest paid in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic; here’s what Yash, Sai Pallavi, and other stars are charging | Hindi Movie News

‘Ramayana’: Ranbir Kapoor is highest paid in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic; here’s what Yash, Sai Pallavi, and other stars are charging | Hindi Movie News

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‘Ramayana’: Ranbir Kapoor is highest paid in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic; here’s what Yash, Sai Pallavi, and other stars are charging ‘Ramayana’, one of the most anticipated films of the decade, is set to release in two parts across Diwali 2026 and 2027. Made on a massive budget of Rs 4,000 crore, the mythological epic stars…

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In 2000, an aquarium plant escaped into California waters; removing the ‘killer algae’ took six years and over million

In 2000, an aquarium plant escaped into California waters; removing the ‘killer algae’ took six years and over $7 million

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Caulerpa taxifolia, commonly known as “killer algae,” originates from the tropical waters of the Caribbean Some of the biggest ecological disasters start in the least likely places. Here it may have started with a home aquarium. An online report by the Centre for Invasive Species Research states that an ornamental seaweed, Caulerpa taxifolia, escaped into…

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CLAT 2027 registration begins August 3 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in: Here’s all you need to know

CLAT 2027 registration begins August 3 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in: Here’s all you need to know

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The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will begin the registration process for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2027 tomorrow, August 3, at 10 am. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website until October 31. According to the schedule, the CLAT 2027 examination will be conducted on December 6 from 2…

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‘Accepted only for Rajinikanth sir’: Vijay Sethupathi reveals why he made an exception for ‘Jailer 2’ cameo

‘Accepted only for Rajinikanth sir’: Vijay Sethupathi reveals why he made an exception for ‘Jailer 2’ cameo

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Vijay Sethupathi is in the news again, not for any announcement about a new movie, but for his emotional words on Superstar Rajinikanth. The actor, known for his selective roles and outspoken nature, recently spoke about his experience working in ‘Jailer 2.’ His comments became a hot topic on social media, with fans appreciating the…

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Researchers tracked 724 Northern Hemisphere lakes from 2000 to 2022; above critical winter temperatures, ice-loss sensitivity rose up to 22-fold and could shorten seasons by 40 days

Researchers tracked 724 Northern Hemisphere lakes from 2000 to 2022; above critical winter temperatures, ice-loss sensitivity rose up to 22-fold and could shorten seasons by 40 days

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Study says Northern Hemisphere lakes may lose 40 days of winter ice by 2100 (National Geographic photo) Winter ice on lakes plays an important role in keeping lakes healthy by controlling water temperature, supporting aquatic life and helping maintain the natural balance of freshwater ecosystems. However, scientists say this seasonal ice cover is disappearing faster…

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‘Don’t think Iran has ever faced a President like Trump’: US secretary of state Rubio

‘Don’t think Iran has ever faced a President like Trump’: US secretary of state Rubio

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US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the Iranian regime is confronting a fundamentally different US administration under President Donald Trump, arguing that Tehran can no longer rely on negotiations without facing consequences.Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Rubio said Iran had become accustomed to escaping accountability over several decades.“I don’t think the Iranian…

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Neutron scans of a 100-million-year-old Queensland ichthyosaur found fish, cephalopods and a pterosaur in its stomach; crushing bite marks point to giant Kronosaurus

Neutron scans of a 100-million-year-old Queensland ichthyosaur found fish, cephalopods and a pterosaur in its stomach; crushing bite marks point to giant Kronosaurus

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Representative Image (Canva) According to a study published in the journal Gondwana Research, supported by findings from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), neutron and synchrotron scans of a 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil from Queensland have uncovered the marine reptile’s final meal, and clues to its violent end. Researchers found the remains of fish,…

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PM Modi virtually launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, calling on the country’s youth to stay physically and mentally fit and remain away from drug abuse. He said achieving the goal of a developed India requires a healthy, confident and drug-free younger generation. During his address, PM Modi also highlighed how the drugs affect one’s family and career. Launching the campaign through video conferencing, PM Modi said the initiative is not only for individuals, families and society but also for the nation. He added that the next 100 Sundays would represent 100 strong steps towards a drug-free India.”Next 100 Sundays will mark 100 strong steps towards drug-free India,” he said. PM Modi also warned that drug trafficking was part of a larger strategy by hostile forces to weaken India and called for greater public vigilance. “Hurting India’s interests by supplying drugs part of enemy nations’ terror plan,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHere are the top quotes from his address: Youth must stay fit for developed India”Today, all countrymen have come together for a great and important resolve. The campaign we are witnessing is meant for individuals, families and society, but above all, it is for the nation. The campaign, ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’, clearly reflects this resolve. As the country moves towards the goal of a developed India, it is essential that our youth remain physically and mentally healthy and stay away from drugs and other such harmful substances.””The campaign we are witnessing today is for the individual, the family, and society; above all, it is for the nation. The very name of this movement—the ‘Drug-Free Youth’ initiative under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan — clarifies its resolve. As the nation sets its sights on becoming a Viksit Bharat, it is essential that our youth be healthy in body and mind, brimming with self-confidence, and forever free from the deadly habit of drugs. This is the objective of the campaign… This campaign was launched last year as a pilot project from Kashi… Over 125 spiritual organizations have joined us today for the welfare of crores of our fellow citizens.””By being addiction-free, you need to protect your potential. You need to be aware that drugs get you high for a short time, but take your career and family to a new low/bottom.From Varanasi to nationwide campaign”As the MP from Kashi, I am happy that this campaign was launched last year from the sacred land of Kashi as a pilot project. Along with scientific clarity, it also carries spiritual energy. Social organisations and NGOs have joined this initiative for the welfare of crores of Indians. Together, they have prepared a roadmap through the Kashi Declaration. Today, we are witnessing how the welfare-oriented idea that emerged from Kashi has become a national project. From today, the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign is being launched across the country.””The ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva Abhiyaan’ is launching across the country today… There is immense power in collective action, and today, driven by that very strength, this campaign is set to touch the heart of every young person. Lakhs of youths across the nation took a pledge to stay free from drugs… The pledge taken today will continue to move forward steadily over the next hundred weeks.””Drug use disturbs focus, takes you away from dreams. If a youth gets addicted to drugs, his aspirations take a hit, family gets shattered.”The ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ aims to encourage young people to stay away from substance abuse and become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities.The launch marks the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign, under which awareness programmes will be organised every Sunday across the country. Activities will include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural programmes, street plays, discussions, art competitions and community engagement initiatives.The campaign brings together educational institutions, youth organisations, civil society groups, industry bodies and more than 125 spiritual organisations to build a collective movement against substance abuse. Youth from over 10,000 locations across the country are participating through schools, colleges, universities, MY Bharat volunteers, NSS volunteers, youth clubs, NGOs and industry associations.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorPriyanshi RastogiPriyanshi Rastogi is a journalist with The Times of India. She primarily covers national and international news, along with business affairs. Her work focuses on the latest political events, in-depth explainers, features, offbeat articles and viral social media trending stories.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home SafelyThousands March With Constitution, Jharkhand Witnesses Massive Student Agitation Over JPSC Exam Leak123PhotostoriesWhy do some people put a jar of used dry coffee grounds in the fridge? The is what food science saysThese 5 common phrases can quietly damage even the strongest relationships10 vegetables that are more nutritious when cooked than raw7 things you should not discuss, even with your favorite colleagueFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a travellerInternational Friendship Day: 10 gift ideas for your best friends10 baby names inspired by Roman mythology123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

PM Modi virtually launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, calling on the country’s youth to stay physically and mentally fit and remain away from drug abuse. He said achieving the goal of a developed India requires a healthy, confident and drug-free younger generation. During his address, PM Modi also highlighed how the drugs affect one’s family and career. Launching the campaign through video conferencing, PM Modi said the initiative is not only for individuals, families and society but also for the nation. He added that the next 100 Sundays would represent 100 strong steps towards a drug-free India.”Next 100 Sundays will mark 100 strong steps towards drug-free India,” he said. PM Modi also warned that drug trafficking was part of a larger strategy by hostile forces to weaken India and called for greater public vigilance. “Hurting India’s interests by supplying drugs part of enemy nations’ terror plan,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHere are the top quotes from his address: Youth must stay fit for developed India”Today, all countrymen have come together for a great and important resolve. The campaign we are witnessing is meant for individuals, families and society, but above all, it is for the nation. The campaign, ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’, clearly reflects this resolve. As the country moves towards the goal of a developed India, it is essential that our youth remain physically and mentally healthy and stay away from drugs and other such harmful substances.””The campaign we are witnessing today is for the individual, the family, and society; above all, it is for the nation. The very name of this movement—the ‘Drug-Free Youth’ initiative under the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan — clarifies its resolve. As the nation sets its sights on becoming a Viksit Bharat, it is essential that our youth be healthy in body and mind, brimming with self-confidence, and forever free from the deadly habit of drugs. This is the objective of the campaign… This campaign was launched last year as a pilot project from Kashi… Over 125 spiritual organizations have joined us today for the welfare of crores of our fellow citizens.””By being addiction-free, you need to protect your potential. You need to be aware that drugs get you high for a short time, but take your career and family to a new low/bottom.From Varanasi to nationwide campaign”As the MP from Kashi, I am happy that this campaign was launched last year from the sacred land of Kashi as a pilot project. Along with scientific clarity, it also carries spiritual energy. Social organisations and NGOs have joined this initiative for the welfare of crores of Indians. Together, they have prepared a roadmap through the Kashi Declaration. Today, we are witnessing how the welfare-oriented idea that emerged from Kashi has become a national project. From today, the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign is being launched across the country.””The ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva Abhiyaan’ is launching across the country today… There is immense power in collective action, and today, driven by that very strength, this campaign is set to touch the heart of every young person. Lakhs of youths across the nation took a pledge to stay free from drugs… The pledge taken today will continue to move forward steadily over the next hundred weeks.””Drug use disturbs focus, takes you away from dreams. If a youth gets addicted to drugs, his aspirations take a hit, family gets shattered.”The ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ aims to encourage young people to stay away from substance abuse and become ambassadors of positive social change in their communities.The launch marks the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign, under which awareness programmes will be organised every Sunday across the country. Activities will include sports events, walkathons, meditation sessions, cultural programmes, street plays, discussions, art competitions and community engagement initiatives.The campaign brings together educational institutions, youth organisations, civil society groups, industry bodies and more than 125 spiritual organisations to build a collective movement against substance abuse. Youth from over 10,000 locations across the country are participating through schools, colleges, universities, MY Bharat volunteers, NSS volunteers, youth clubs, NGOs and industry associations.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorPriyanshi RastogiPriyanshi Rastogi is a journalist with The Times of India. She primarily covers national and international news, along with business affairs. Her work focuses on the latest political events, in-depth explainers, features, offbeat articles and viral social media trending stories.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Why Do Killings Happen When…’: Farooq Abdullah’s Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark BJP-NC RowRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home SafelyThousands March With Constitution, Jharkhand Witnesses Massive Student Agitation Over JPSC Exam Leak123PhotostoriesWhy do some people put a jar of used dry coffee grounds in the fridge? The is what food science saysThese 5 common phrases can quietly damage even the strongest relationships10 vegetables that are more nutritious when cooked than raw7 things you should not discuss, even with your favorite colleagueFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a travellerInternational Friendship Day: 10 gift ideas for your best friends10 baby names inspired by Roman mythology123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

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PM Modi virtually launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, calling on the country’s youth to stay physically and mentally fit and remain away from drug abuse. He said achieving the goal of a developed India requires…

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Aug 02, 2026, 12:00 IST

Aug 02, 2026, 12:00 IST

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The Laugardælir Church near Selfoss is so easy to miss that I had to find it using Google Maps. A small white timber building and a scatter of headstones in the southern Icelandic quiet, an hour or so from Reykjavík, ringed by nothing but farmland. This is the final resting spot of Bobby Fischer, one…

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Capital One says anti-money laundering review led to closure of over 300 Trump Organization accounts

Capital One says anti-money laundering review led to closure of over 300 Trump Organization accounts

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Trump had claimed that blocking was politcally motivated US President Donald Trump’s family business Trump Organization has been accused by Capital One of having its bank accounts closed following an internal anti-money laundering (AML) review, according to a court filing amid ongoing legal battle.In a court filing on Friday, the bank said the account closures…

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DU CSAS UG 2026 upgrade round seat allotment result out; admission fee payment by August 4

DU CSAS UG 2026 upgrade round seat allotment result out; admission fee payment by August 4

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The University of Delhi (DU) has declared the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) Undergraduate (UG) 2026 upgrade round seat allotment result. Candidates who have been allotted an upgraded seat can check their allotment status through the DU admission portal. Students who wish to accept their upgraded seat must complete the admission process, including payment of…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ ending explained: What does the unearthly end-credit scene mean? Here’s what we know

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ ending explained: What does the unearthly end-credit scene mean? Here’s what we know

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(Image Credits: Instagram) ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has managed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats with phenomenal web shooters, scrunchies, and a sacred handshake. As the box office continues to build a record-breaking collection, many can’t help but talk about the mysterious end-credit scene. Peter Parker’s bittersweet relationships have left fans pondering…

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