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Messi is back with Inter Miami ahead of a possible return against Columbus/ Image:X Lionel Messi has returned to training with Inter Miami following Argentina’s run to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, but the club is yet to decide when the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will make his competitive return.Head coach Guillermo Hoyos confirmed…

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India win seven gold medals, three silver to cap record-breaking boxing campaign in Glasgow Commonwealth Games

India win seven gold medals, three silver to cap record-breaking boxing campaign in Glasgow Commonwealth Games

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Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal India signed off from the boxing competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a record haul of seven gold medals after Narender won silver in the men’s 90+kg category on Saturday.Narender was outclassed by England’s Damar Thomas in the men’s 90+kg final, losing by a unanimous 0-5 decision to settle…

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Florida evangelist who says passengers have no choice but to listen to her sermons removed from flight; Alaska Airlines puts her on no-fly list

Florida evangelist who says passengers have no choice but to listen to her sermons removed from flight; Alaska Airlines puts her on no-fly list

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Florida evangelist removed from flight after she started to preach. Florida’s preacher Whitney Lynn had to be deboarded from a San Diego-bound flight as she started addressing the passengers when there was a slight delay in the plane and called it ‘God’s perfect timing’ to place their faith in Jesus. The incident took place on…

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File photo: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday announced that all pending applications for citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the state would be disposed of within the next six months, asserting that the law was enacted to grant citizenship and not to take it away.Speaking at a CAA citizenship certificate distribution programme in New Town, where around 300 members of the Matua community from North 24 Parganas district received citizenship certificates, Adhikari alleged that the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government had spread misinformation about the law for “political gains”.”The CAA is meant to grant citizenship, not to take away anyone’s citizenship,” Adhikari said, as quoted by news agency PTI.He urged all eligible applicants to come forward and apply under the Act, saying more citizenship certificates would be issued in the coming months.Nearly 24,000 citizenship certificates issued so farPresenting the state’s progress in implementing the CAA, Adhikari said 23,956 citizenship certificates had been issued so far, including 5,966 certificates over the past 11 weeks since the BJP government assumed office.According to him, the state has received 2,30,605 applications under the CAA.He said Nadia district has recorded the highest number of beneficiaries with 10,191 citizenship certificates, followed by North 24 Parganas with 8,930 certificates.Adhikari also said that, following discussions with the Union home secretary, the process of delegating legal and administrative powers to district magistrates for the speedy disposal of CAA applications is expected to begin within a month.”Following discussions with the Union home secretary, the process of delegating legal and administrative powers to district magistrates for the speedy disposal of CAA applications is expected to begin within a month,” he said.He noted that district magistrates in Gujarat and Rajasthan already exercise such powers.’CAA was never meant to target anyone’The chief minister reiterated that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was introduced to grant Indian citizenship to eligible refugees and not to deprive anyone of their rights.The CAA, passed by Parliament in 2019, provides a pathway to Indian citizenship for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who fled religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and entered India on or before December 31, 2014.Recalling the BJP’s promise on citizenship, Adhikari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured members of the Matua community before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections that eligible refugees from Bangladesh would receive Indian citizenship.He said the rules under the Act were eventually notified on March 6, 2024, after implementation was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.TMC accused of spreading confusion over CAATargeting the previous TMC government, Adhikari alleged that it deliberately equated the CAA with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), creating confusion among people, particularly Muslims.”The previous government projected the CAA as the NRC and misled the people, particularly the Muslim community. False propaganda was spread claiming that applying under the CAA would result in the loss of jobs, ration benefits or the Lakshmir Bhandar financial assistance scheme,” he alleged.He claimed that government property had been vandalised during protests triggered by such misinformation and said, “Today, the truth has come out, and even MLAs from the opposition have attended this government programme voluntarily.”Government to assist beneficiariesAdhikari said the state government would take steps to help eligible CAA beneficiaries who continue to face legal proceedings or remain in jail because of documentation-related issues by facilitating their release on bail.He added that the state police had been instructed to ensure that no eligible applicant faced harassment in matters related to the CAA.The state government will also facilitate the inclusion of beneficiaries’ names in electoral rolls after citizenship is granted and ensure that eligible applicants receive Scheduled Caste certificates in a time-bound manner.One of the beneficiaries, a woman refugee originally from Bagerhat in Bangladesh, thanked the government after receiving her citizenship certificate.”I lived in Bagerhat in Bangladesh and came to India in 2006. I had been living in fear for so many years. I thank the Prime Minister and the chief minister,” she said, as cited by PTI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesCensus exercise and refugee distinctionThe announcement comes as West Bengal began the self-enumeration phase of the country’s 16th Census.Adhikari had said the Census exercise and illegal immigration were separate issues, while distinguishing between illegal immigrants and refugees covered under the CAA.He had maintained that refugees eligible under the CAA would be protected, while illegal immigrants would not be entitled to government welfare benefits.He also said the Census would help create a permanent database for delivering government welfare schemes more efficiently.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness’They Abused My Late Mother, But I Forgive Them’: PM Modi Signals Relief For Protesters Facing FIRsMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search Operation123PhotostoriesNot 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usageSitting for hours every day? These 5 yoga poses can ease tight hips, stiff backs, and desk-related aches in just 10 minutesWhat happens when you roast garlic with olive oil wrapped in aluminium foil in the oven? The chemistry explained5 plants that can grow in small pots and are suitable for small spaces123Hot 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

File photo: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday announced that all pending applications for citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the state would be disposed of within the next six months, asserting that the law was enacted to grant citizenship and not to take it away.Speaking at a CAA citizenship certificate distribution programme in New Town, where around 300 members of the Matua community from North 24 Parganas district received citizenship certificates, Adhikari alleged that the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) government had spread misinformation about the law for “political gains”.”The CAA is meant to grant citizenship, not to take away anyone’s citizenship,” Adhikari said, as quoted by news agency PTI.He urged all eligible applicants to come forward and apply under the Act, saying more citizenship certificates would be issued in the coming months.Nearly 24,000 citizenship certificates issued so farPresenting the state’s progress in implementing the CAA, Adhikari said 23,956 citizenship certificates had been issued so far, including 5,966 certificates over the past 11 weeks since the BJP government assumed office.According to him, the state has received 2,30,605 applications under the CAA.He said Nadia district has recorded the highest number of beneficiaries with 10,191 citizenship certificates, followed by North 24 Parganas with 8,930 certificates.Adhikari also said that, following discussions with the Union home secretary, the process of delegating legal and administrative powers to district magistrates for the speedy disposal of CAA applications is expected to begin within a month.”Following discussions with the Union home secretary, the process of delegating legal and administrative powers to district magistrates for the speedy disposal of CAA applications is expected to begin within a month,” he said.He noted that district magistrates in Gujarat and Rajasthan already exercise such powers.’CAA was never meant to target anyone’The chief minister reiterated that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was introduced to grant Indian citizenship to eligible refugees and not to deprive anyone of their rights.The CAA, passed by Parliament in 2019, provides a pathway to Indian citizenship for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who fled religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and entered India on or before December 31, 2014.Recalling the BJP’s promise on citizenship, Adhikari said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured members of the Matua community before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections that eligible refugees from Bangladesh would receive Indian citizenship.He said the rules under the Act were eventually notified on March 6, 2024, after implementation was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.TMC accused of spreading confusion over CAATargeting the previous TMC government, Adhikari alleged that it deliberately equated the CAA with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), creating confusion among people, particularly Muslims.”The previous government projected the CAA as the NRC and misled the people, particularly the Muslim community. False propaganda was spread claiming that applying under the CAA would result in the loss of jobs, ration benefits or the Lakshmir Bhandar financial assistance scheme,” he alleged.He claimed that government property had been vandalised during protests triggered by such misinformation and said, “Today, the truth has come out, and even MLAs from the opposition have attended this government programme voluntarily.”Government to assist beneficiariesAdhikari said the state government would take steps to help eligible CAA beneficiaries who continue to face legal proceedings or remain in jail because of documentation-related issues by facilitating their release on bail.He added that the state police had been instructed to ensure that no eligible applicant faced harassment in matters related to the CAA.The state government will also facilitate the inclusion of beneficiaries’ names in electoral rolls after citizenship is granted and ensure that eligible applicants receive Scheduled Caste certificates in a time-bound manner.One of the beneficiaries, a woman refugee originally from Bagerhat in Bangladesh, thanked the government after receiving her citizenship certificate.”I lived in Bagerhat in Bangladesh and came to India in 2006. I had been living in fear for so many years. I thank the Prime Minister and the chief minister,” she said, as cited by PTI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesCensus exercise and refugee distinctionThe announcement comes as West Bengal began the self-enumeration phase of the country’s 16th Census.Adhikari had said the Census exercise and illegal immigration were separate issues, while distinguishing between illegal immigrants and refugees covered under the CAA.He had maintained that refugees eligible under the CAA would be protected, while illegal immigrants would not be entitled to government welfare benefits.He also said the Census would help create a permanent database for delivering government welfare schemes more efficiently.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness’They Abused My Late Mother, But I Forgive Them’: PM Modi Signals Relief For Protesters Facing FIRsMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search Operation123PhotostoriesNot 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usageSitting for hours every day? These 5 yoga poses can ease tight hips, stiff backs, and desk-related aches in just 10 minutesWhat happens when you roast garlic with olive oil wrapped in aluminium foil in the oven? The chemistry explained5 plants that can grow in small pots and are suitable for small spaces123Hot 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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File photo: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday announced that all pending applications for citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) in the state would be disposed of within the next six months, asserting that the law was enacted to grant citizenship and not to…

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‘Sexually explicit language’: Cyber complaint filed over ‘defamatory’ Instagram video targeting Rahul Gandhi

‘Sexually explicit language’: Cyber complaint filed over ‘defamatory’ Instagram video targeting Rahul Gandhi

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BENGALURU: A member of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Legal Cell has lodged a police complaint with the Cyber Crime Police stating that an Instagram page posted a defamatory and objectionable video targeting the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and that several users posted abusive and sexually explicit comments…

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KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Brick kilns across south Kashmir ground to a halt Saturday as migrant labourers stayed indoors, rattled by the killing of two co-workers barely 2km away and wondering if they should leave — or stay and earn.Around 11am, Sunil Kumar, 34, and fellow labourer Renku Yadav stepped out of brick kiln No 515 in Hablishi village of Kulgam district to buy atta and pulses after running out of food. They had barely walked a short distance when the kiln owner chased after them, urging them to return.Fear had settled over the village after terrorists fatally shot two migrant labourers Friday evening at a brick kiln in neighbouring Kilam — killing Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28, from Chhattisgarh.The attack raised concerns about the resurgence of targeted killings of non-native people in Kashmir. In 2022, a series of targeted attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 10 labourers.Terrorists tend to target “soft targets” such as migrant workers, who arrive in Kashmir every year between March and Nov — the seasonal workforce engaged in labour-intensive tasks on farms, construction sites and brick kilns.Kumar lives beside the kiln in a shelter built by stacking bricks without cement. The temporary rooms become home during the brick-making season.He has worked in J&K since 2007 and has spent nearly a decade at the same kiln, moulding clay bricks before they are fired. “Life has been peaceful in recent years. We work during the day, cook in the evening, listen to songs and speak to our families,” Kumar said.“We have seen such attacks in Kashmir, but what can a labourer do? We have to earn a living,” said Kumar, who came from Lucknow on July 16 with 12 more men for a monthly wage of Rs 18,000.Brick kiln owners fear a repeat of earlier years when attacks on migrant workers triggered an exodus, crippling businesses dependent on seasonal labour. “We came here for three months. We don’t think the situation is so bad that we should leave immediately,” Kumar assured.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesZakir Ansari, 23, from Bareilly said he and nine men reached Kashmir in early July through a contractor. “Our family called all night worried, but we told them we were fine,” he said, adding that security personnel visited and assured their safety.Lt governor Manoj Sinha chaired a security review and directed officials to protect migrant workers. CM Omar Abdullah condemned the killings and announced Rs 10 lakh each for the victims’ families, in addition to Rs 6 lakh being provided by district administration.Political ripples followed the killings. NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah questioned why such attacks surface whenever the demand for restoration of J&K’s statehood gathers momentum, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and PDP. BJP’s Sunil Sharma called the remarks “very strange”, while PDP functionary Iltija Mufti urged that “a moment of grief shouldn’t be politicised”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam 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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness123PhotostoriesFrom 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usage123Hot 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

KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Brick kilns across south Kashmir ground to a halt Saturday as migrant labourers stayed indoors, rattled by the killing of two co-workers barely 2km away and wondering if they should leave — or stay and earn.Around 11am, Sunil Kumar, 34, and fellow labourer Renku Yadav stepped out of brick kiln No 515 in Hablishi village of Kulgam district to buy atta and pulses after running out of food. They had barely walked a short distance when the kiln owner chased after them, urging them to return.Fear had settled over the village after terrorists fatally shot two migrant labourers Friday evening at a brick kiln in neighbouring Kilam — killing Deepak Ratrey, 24, and Bhupendra Bhaina, 28, from Chhattisgarh.The attack raised concerns about the resurgence of targeted killings of non-native people in Kashmir. In 2022, a series of targeted attacks resulted in the deaths of at least 10 labourers.Terrorists tend to target “soft targets” such as migrant workers, who arrive in Kashmir every year between March and Nov — the seasonal workforce engaged in labour-intensive tasks on farms, construction sites and brick kilns.Kumar lives beside the kiln in a shelter built by stacking bricks without cement. The temporary rooms become home during the brick-making season.He has worked in J&K since 2007 and has spent nearly a decade at the same kiln, moulding clay bricks before they are fired. “Life has been peaceful in recent years. We work during the day, cook in the evening, listen to songs and speak to our families,” Kumar said.“We have seen such attacks in Kashmir, but what can a labourer do? We have to earn a living,” said Kumar, who came from Lucknow on July 16 with 12 more men for a monthly wage of Rs 18,000.Brick kiln owners fear a repeat of earlier years when attacks on migrant workers triggered an exodus, crippling businesses dependent on seasonal labour. “We came here for three months. We don’t think the situation is so bad that we should leave immediately,” Kumar assured.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesZakir Ansari, 23, from Bareilly said he and nine men reached Kashmir in early July through a contractor. “Our family called all night worried, but we told them we were fine,” he said, adding that security personnel visited and assured their safety.Lt governor Manoj Sinha chaired a security review and directed officials to protect migrant workers. CM Omar Abdullah condemned the killings and announced Rs 10 lakh each for the victims’ families, in addition to Rs 6 lakh being provided by district administration.Political ripples followed the killings. NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah questioned why such attacks surface whenever the demand for restoration of J&K’s statehood gathers momentum, drawing sharp criticism from BJP and PDP. BJP’s Sunil Sharma called the remarks “very strange”, while PDP functionary Iltija Mufti urged that “a moment of grief shouldn’t be politicised”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam 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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness123PhotostoriesFrom 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usage123Hot 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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KULGAM: Panic. Shuttered doors. Phones ringing with anxious calls from home. Brick kilns across south Kashmir ground to a halt Saturday as migrant labourers stayed indoors, rattled by the killing of two co-workers barely 2km away and wondering if they should leave — or stay and earn.Around 11am, Sunil Kumar, 34, and fellow labourer Renku…

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RTI activist seeks inquiry into Abhijeet Dipke’s father’s finances; flags Rs 1 crore CJP defence fund | Surat News

RTI activist seeks inquiry into Abhijeet Dipke’s father’s finances; flags Rs 1 crore CJP defence fund | Surat News

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SURAT: A Surat-based RTI activist on Saturday said he had sought an inquiry into the finances of CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s father, a retired government employee who had funded his son’s education abroad.Activist Amit Tiwari also said he had written to the Election Commission of India and the Central GST authorities regarding the legal defence…

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Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 in week-long crackdown on residency, labour violations | World News

Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 in week-long crackdown on residency, labour violations | World News

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Saudi Arabia arrests over 14,000 in one-week/Image: Representative Image More than 14,000 people were arrested across Saudi Arabia during a week-long enforcement campaign targeting residency, labour and border security violations, the Ministry of Interior said, as cited by Saudi Gazette.The operation, conducted between July 23 and July 29, led to the arrest of 14,154 people….

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Cloudburst damages structures in Kishtwar; rain halts Amarnath Yatra | India News

Cloudburst damages structures in Kishtwar; rain halts Amarnath Yatra | India News

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JAMMU: Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Chatroo area of J&K’s Kishtwar district early Saturday damaged shops and houses, inundated the main market with boulders, mud and slush, damaged Kishtwar–Chatroo–Sinthan national highway, and prompted authorities to shut schools.Meanwhile, Amarnath Yatra was suspended from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp on Saturday as Jammu–Srinagar NH remained…

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Lovlina Borgohain, in blue, competes against Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree in the women’s 75kg final boxing bout at the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo) India’s Lovlina Borgohain settled for the silver medal in the women’s 75kg boxing event after losing 1-4 on points to Australia’s Emma-Sue Greentree in the Commonwealth Games 2026…

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BJP West Bengal president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP’s West Bengal unit president Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday cautioned party workers against becoming arrogant, warning that the infamous “egg therapy” could otherwise “turn on its head.””No system can function or be made to live for long by quashing protests. All autocracies across the world inevitably fall. If someone from our side sports a body language of having 207 MLAs and hits the road, then the consequence will be disastrous,” he said at event in Kolkata, referring to the number seats the BJP won in the assembly elections in April to form its first government in the state.“The unwarranted egg therapy we see now can turn on its head and start falling on the other side as well. Everyone, including those in my party, must understand that. Those ‘Sanatanis’ who have suddenly found a place in our party and are harbouring aspirations for influence and advantage must also remain careful because the trajectory of those eggs can change in no time,” the Rajya Sabha MP remarked, apparently referring to leaders who joined the BJP from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which lost power in West Bengal after 15 years.The “egg therapy” Bhattacharya mentioned alluded to incidents of egg-pelting targeting TMC leaders after the party’s defeat.He also acknowledged that despite having assumed political power in West Bengal, the BJP has not yet been entirely successful in eradicating the “culture of extortion.””Our government has come to power only two months ago. We have not been able to solve all problems. If I say that we have been able to eradicate extortion from everywhere, then I will be making a false claim. There are deviations. People had become accustomed to passing through a system of making easy money through syndicates. Not everything has changed with the change in state power,” Bhattacharya told the audience.”Some joined the ruling party (BJP) within four hours, others had dormant wishes that have now surfaced. We are trying to control such tendencies within the party. Our CM Suvendu Adhikari is also trying to apply strict brakes on such tendencies.”Emphasising the need to free the business ecosystem from “partisan politics,” the BJP leader argued that West Bengal stood at the “cusp of breaking with its chequered industrial past.””We must keep partisan politics out of this system. We have become residents of a political society in West Bengal. We need freedom from it. Till such time Bengal is able to come out of the culture of infiltration of politics in every sphere of life, no government can bring about its effective change and attract investment.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”We are making an earnest effort to build a government for West Bengal.”Bhattacharya described the BJP’s progress towards that goal as only a “partial success.””We haven’t been able to provide you with an error-free atmosphere, but we have largely been able to deliver an investment climate that is fear-free. To set up a company, you can now buy your own brick, cement and sand. If someone approaches you, use the phone. He will either leave your premises or find himself inside a lock-up.”(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness’They Abused My Late Mother, But I Forgive Them’: PM Modi Signals Relief For Protesters Facing FIRsMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search Operation123PhotostoriesNot 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usageSitting for hours every day? These 5 yoga poses can ease tight hips, stiff backs, and desk-related aches in just 10 minutesWhat happens when you roast garlic with olive oil wrapped in aluminium foil in the oven? The chemistry explained5 plants that can grow in small pots and are suitable for small spaces123Hot 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

BJP West Bengal president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP’s West Bengal unit president Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday cautioned party workers against becoming arrogant, warning that the infamous “egg therapy” could otherwise “turn on its head.””No system can function or be made to live for long by quashing protests. All autocracies across the world inevitably fall. If someone from our side sports a body language of having 207 MLAs and hits the road, then the consequence will be disastrous,” he said at event in Kolkata, referring to the number seats the BJP won in the assembly elections in April to form its first government in the state.“The unwarranted egg therapy we see now can turn on its head and start falling on the other side as well. Everyone, including those in my party, must understand that. Those ‘Sanatanis’ who have suddenly found a place in our party and are harbouring aspirations for influence and advantage must also remain careful because the trajectory of those eggs can change in no time,” the Rajya Sabha MP remarked, apparently referring to leaders who joined the BJP from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which lost power in West Bengal after 15 years.The “egg therapy” Bhattacharya mentioned alluded to incidents of egg-pelting targeting TMC leaders after the party’s defeat.He also acknowledged that despite having assumed political power in West Bengal, the BJP has not yet been entirely successful in eradicating the “culture of extortion.””Our government has come to power only two months ago. We have not been able to solve all problems. If I say that we have been able to eradicate extortion from everywhere, then I will be making a false claim. There are deviations. People had become accustomed to passing through a system of making easy money through syndicates. Not everything has changed with the change in state power,” Bhattacharya told the audience.”Some joined the ruling party (BJP) within four hours, others had dormant wishes that have now surfaced. We are trying to control such tendencies within the party. Our CM Suvendu Adhikari is also trying to apply strict brakes on such tendencies.”Emphasising the need to free the business ecosystem from “partisan politics,” the BJP leader argued that West Bengal stood at the “cusp of breaking with its chequered industrial past.””We must keep partisan politics out of this system. We have become residents of a political society in West Bengal. We need freedom from it. Till such time Bengal is able to come out of the culture of infiltration of politics in every sphere of life, no government can bring about its effective change and attract investment.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”We are making an earnest effort to build a government for West Bengal.”Bhattacharya described the BJP’s progress towards that goal as only a “partial success.””We haven’t been able to provide you with an error-free atmosphere, but we have largely been able to deliver an investment climate that is fear-free. To set up a company, you can now buy your own brick, cement and sand. If someone approaches you, use the phone. He will either leave your premises or find himself inside a lock-up.”(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness’They Abused My Late Mother, But I Forgive Them’: PM Modi Signals Relief For Protesters Facing FIRsMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search Operation123PhotostoriesNot 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usageSitting for hours every day? These 5 yoga poses can ease tight hips, stiff backs, and desk-related aches in just 10 minutesWhat happens when you roast garlic with olive oil wrapped in aluminium foil in the oven? The chemistry explained5 plants that can grow in small pots and are suitable for small spaces123Hot 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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BJP West Bengal president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP’s West Bengal unit president Samik Bhattacharya on Saturday cautioned party workers against becoming arrogant, warning that the infamous “egg therapy” could otherwise “turn on its head.““No system can function or be made to live for long by quashing protests. All…

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Glasgow (IANS) India’s Sachin Siwach India’s Sachin Siwach produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Tryagain Morning Ndevelo and win the men’s 60kg boxing gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday. Despite trailing after the opening two rounds, the Indian boxer staged a superb fightback in the final round to earn a 3-2 split…

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‘Prepare to depart’: US embassies issue alert across Middle East amid Iran tensions

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File photo: Middle East security situation US embassies across several Middle Eastern countries on Saturday urged American citizens to consider leaving the region or be prepared to depart at short notice, warning of the possibility of an “unforeseen escalation” in the conflict involving Iran.The security alert was issued by US embassies in Bahrain, Iraq, Israel,…

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Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Saturday described her return to India after nearly two decades as proof that “injustice can be long but cannot be permanent.”She made the remarks at an event in Kolkata, nearly two decades after she was forced to leave the city in 2007. The 63-year-old writer had been living in Kolkata since leaving Bangladesh in 1994 amid alleged death threats from radical groups over her writings and views on religion.Nasreen, who has been living in Europe since leaving Kolkata, also clarified that her return to the city was not linked to any “political agenda.””Today, the opening of this door proves that injustice can be long, but it cannot be permanent. History remembers who closed the doors and who opened them…I am not here to speak for any political party, or against any party. I am here to speak in favour of women’s rights,” PTI quoted her as saying.She also expressed concern over what she described as a “rise” in religious extremism in Bangladesh.”I am against all forms of fundamentalism, but I have spoken against Islamic fundamentalists because I have seen it from close quarters since childhood. The rise of fundamentalism in Bangladesh is at an alarming stage. Freedom of speech is being curtailed,” Nasreen said.Visibly emotional, Nasreen called her return a “fulfilment of a long-awaited moment.””It took me 19 years to say these words: ‘I have returned to Kolkata.’ I felt the pain of losing an address every single day. On August 8, 1994, the then government forced me to leave Bangladesh. The state may have removed me from my country, but it could never remove my country from within me,” she added.Lamenting that she could not find a permanent home in either Bangladesh or West Bengal, Nasreen highlighted that Europe had provided her security but not a sense of belonging.”Europe has given me citizenship and a place to live, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get a small place to stay in the two Bengals. Europe gave me security, but it could not give me a sense of belonging. A home is not built by security alone; it is built by language, memory and culture,” Nasreen remarked.Nasreen maintained that she had never been convicted by any court but had faced restrictions because of opposition from fundamentalist groups.”I committed no crime. No court has ever punished me. It is a painful truth of our times that a writer needs police protection to visit the city of her own language.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRejecting allegations that her writings were offensive, she emphasised that her advocacy had focused on equality and human rights.”I only spoke about equal rights for women and men, and about human rights irrespective of religion or caste. I said that any rule or doctrine that takes away equality and human dignity must be changed.”She also criticised what she described as the unequal treatment of women in the name of religion and backed a Uniform Civil Code across South Asia, arguing that religion-based personal laws discriminate against women.”The real conflict is between secularism and fundamentalism, between the rational mind and irrationality, between innovation and tradition, and between people who value freedom and those who do not.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness’They Abused My Late Mother, But I Forgive Them’: PM Modi Signals Relief For Protesters Facing FIRsMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search Operation123PhotostoriesWalking 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usageSitting for hours every day? These 5 yoga poses can ease tight hips, stiff backs, and desk-related aches in just 10 minutes123Hot 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

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Saturday described her return to India after nearly two decades as proof that “injustice can be long but cannot be permanent.”She made the remarks at an event in Kolkata, nearly two decades after she was forced to leave the city in 2007. The 63-year-old writer had been living in Kolkata since leaving Bangladesh in 1994 amid alleged death threats from radical groups over her writings and views on religion.Nasreen, who has been living in Europe since leaving Kolkata, also clarified that her return to the city was not linked to any “political agenda.””Today, the opening of this door proves that injustice can be long, but it cannot be permanent. History remembers who closed the doors and who opened them…I am not here to speak for any political party, or against any party. I am here to speak in favour of women’s rights,” PTI quoted her as saying.She also expressed concern over what she described as a “rise” in religious extremism in Bangladesh.”I am against all forms of fundamentalism, but I have spoken against Islamic fundamentalists because I have seen it from close quarters since childhood. The rise of fundamentalism in Bangladesh is at an alarming stage. Freedom of speech is being curtailed,” Nasreen said.Visibly emotional, Nasreen called her return a “fulfilment of a long-awaited moment.””It took me 19 years to say these words: ‘I have returned to Kolkata.’ I felt the pain of losing an address every single day. On August 8, 1994, the then government forced me to leave Bangladesh. The state may have removed me from my country, but it could never remove my country from within me,” she added.Lamenting that she could not find a permanent home in either Bangladesh or West Bengal, Nasreen highlighted that Europe had provided her security but not a sense of belonging.”Europe has given me citizenship and a place to live, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get a small place to stay in the two Bengals. Europe gave me security, but it could not give me a sense of belonging. A home is not built by security alone; it is built by language, memory and culture,” Nasreen remarked.Nasreen maintained that she had never been convicted by any court but had faced restrictions because of opposition from fundamentalist groups.”I committed no crime. No court has ever punished me. It is a painful truth of our times that a writer needs police protection to visit the city of her own language.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRejecting allegations that her writings were offensive, she emphasised that her advocacy had focused on equality and human rights.”I only spoke about equal rights for women and men, and about human rights irrespective of religion or caste. I said that any rule or doctrine that takes away equality and human dignity must be changed.”She also criticised what she described as the unequal treatment of women in the name of religion and backed a Uniform Civil Code across South Asia, arguing that religion-based personal laws discriminate against women.”The real conflict is between secularism and fundamentalism, between the rational mind and irrationality, between innovation and tradition, and between people who value freedom and those who do not.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’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 Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness’They Abused My Late Mother, But I Forgive Them’: PM Modi Signals Relief For Protesters Facing FIRsMigrant Labourer Killed In Kulgam Terror Attack, Security Forces Launch Massive Search Operation123PhotostoriesWalking 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 mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usageSitting for hours every day? These 5 yoga poses can ease tight hips, stiff backs, and desk-related aches in just 10 minutes123Hot 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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Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen in Kolkata. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Saturday described her return to India after nearly two decades as proof that “injustice can be long but cannot be permanent.”She made the remarks at an event in Kolkata, nearly two decades after she was forced to leave…

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Unnati Sharma wins judo bronze as India add another medal at Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games News

Unnati Sharma wins judo bronze as India add another medal at Commonwealth Games | Commonwealth Games News

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Unnati Sharma, in white, competes against Australia’s Saya Middleton during women’s 63kg semifinal Judo match at the 23rd Commonwealth Games (CWG), in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI Photo) India’s Unnati Sharma won the bronze medal in the women’s 63kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday, defeating South Africa’s Skye Knoester by ippon in…

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