July 22, 2026

India

‘Just like ‘Gandhi’ film not based on Mahatama’: Aamir Khan faces political backlash for remarks on Sonam Wangchuk | India News

‘Just like ‘Gandhi’ film not based on Mahatama’: Aamir Khan faces political backlash for remarks on Sonam Wangchuk | India News

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Aamir Khan’s remarks on Sonam Wangchuk not being inspiration for ‘3 Idiots’ sparks political backlash NEW DELHI: Aamir Khan’s controversial remarks in relation to Sonam Wangchuk not being the inspiration behind Phunsukh Wangdu in “3 idiots” has led to a rebuke from political parties who accused the actor of being unwilling to take a stand…

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ICMR study: Drones cut TB diagnosis time by two-thirds | India News

ICMR study: Drones cut TB diagnosis time by two-thirds | India News

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Drones speed up TB diagnosis NEW DELHI: Using drones to transport sputum samples from remote villages to tuberculosis (TB) testing centres can cut the time taken to diagnose the disease by nearly two-thirds while almost eliminating patients’ travel costs, according to a first-of-its-kind Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study conducted under its i-DRONE initiative.The…

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‘Colonial mindset endures’: Mehbooba Mufti slams Centre over silence on Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger-strike | India News

‘Colonial mindset endures’: Mehbooba Mufti slams Centre over silence on Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger-strike | India News

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Sonam Wangchuk and Mehbooba Mufti (R) NEW DELHI: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised PM Narendra Modi-led Centre over its silence to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s prolonged hunger strike. Former J&K CM accused the government of having a “colonial mindset” for not engaging with him.Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike…

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‘Considerable variance with facts’: MEA rejects ex-Japan minister’s claims on bullet train delays, says talks ‘progressing well’ | India News

‘Considerable variance with facts’: MEA rejects ex-Japan minister’s claims on bullet train delays, says talks ‘progressing well’ | India News

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MEA said that ex-Japan’s minister were an “individual opinion” NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday dismissed claims made by a former Japanese minister blaming India for delays in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, saying the remarks were “an individual opinion” and “at considerable variance with facts.”When asked about the claims during a…

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NEW DELHI: Has BJP cracked the code for passage of the Delimitation Bill? Perhaps, yes. As the NDA government gears up for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, the winds seem to be changing. In April, a united opposition had prevented the passage of Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, but three months later, now many of them are speaking in different voices.Sample these two statements made in the last few days:NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule: “If the Delimitation Bill- a key legislative agenda of the NDA government- is based on a uniform 50 per cent increase in seats across all states, “there would be little reason to oppose it”.”Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut : We will oppose the Delimitation Bill, but if necessary amendments are made to it as suggested by them, then the opposition can “think it over”.Two key leaders in the opposition camp dropping enough hints that they could blink if the government was ready to make suitable changes in the Bill. Besides, there are already reports that the DMK, which has 22 MPs in the Lower House, may be approached by the BJP for tactical support if Stalin’s concerns over “reduction in total number of LS seats” is addressed by making suitable changes in the current Bill. DMK, which for many years did not see eye to eye with the BJP, may now soften its stand, perhaps to get even with the Congress and other opposition parties that dumped it in Tamil Nadu after the party’s shock defeat to Vijay’s TVK. If Stalin decides to support or even abstain from voting it may not come as a surprise.For now, the DMK has said it will study the Bill on proposed delimitation, as and when it is tabled in Parliament, and take a decision based on “merits” to protect Tamil Nadu’s interests.The DMK’s decision would be independent and based on merit to protect the interests of the state. The party has been given to understand that the proposed Bill on delimitation is likely to be a standalone legislation and not part of an overall bundle of connected legislations, party sources said.When the Bill was being debated in April, the biggest concern had come from the southern states. Their worry was if delimitation is linked to population or the latest census, as it should normally be by its constitutional definition, the southern states would suffer as they would lose seats based on their existing population. Now that would literally mean that they would be punished politically for being sincere in implementing birth control measures unlike many states in the north.Congress fears isolation?With divisions in opposition ranks visible, a worried Congress that fears isolation on the issue, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the government’s “revised proposals” on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has asked for “adequate time” to study the proposed legislation before its introduction in Parliament.In a letter to PM Modi, the Congress chief wrote, “All of March and April, 2026, I had been writing to Hon’ble minister of parliamentary affairs requesting that the Union Government convene an all party meeting to discuss its proposals regarding Delimitation etc. Unfortunately, these requests had not been accepted. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, then failed to secure the required 2/3rd majority in Lok Sabha on 17 April, 2026 by a clear margin.””I have been reading in media reports that the Union Government now proposes to reintroduce a revised (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 during the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. I would, once again, request you to convene an All-Party Meeting to discuss the Government’s revised proposals on delimitation, etc., and give us adequate time to study them in detail before they are introduced in Parliament,” the letter read.The 50% increase modelSo, what is the key change in the Bill that is being discussed with the hope that it works as a glue to attract some of the opposition parties? Well it is the provision that Sule mentioned in her remark “Uniform 50 per cent increase in seats across all states.”Interestingly, this is not the first time that this idea has found a mention. When the Bill was first introduced in April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, responding to the concerns of the southern states, had given a guarantee that an increase in Lok Sabha seats would not change the existing proportions of seats from states in Lok Sabha.“The proportion of seats will not change; the increase will be in the same proportion. If you want a guarantee or a promise, I will say so. If there is some good word in Tamil, I will use it. When the intention is good, we do not need to play with words,” PM Modi said while participating in the debate on three bills tabled in the ongoing special session of Parliament.Later, during the debate both Union home minister Amit Shah had reiterated this promise.In a brief intervention during the discussion, Amit Shah rejected the apprehensions of the opposition regarding reduction in number of Lok Sabha seats in southern states after delimitation exercise. Shah clarified that the proposed framework ensures that no region will lose seats in absolute terms, and that southern states will see a rise in representation.Sharing details of the change, Shah had then said: at present out of the 543 seats, the strength of southern states in the House is 129, which is approximately 23.76 percent and as per the new strength of the Lok Sabha, the number of seats will go up to 195.But the problem was that this assurance was nowhere mentioned in the Bill. So, when during the debate, Congress leader K C Venugopal sought an amended Bill making a mention of this, Amit Shah immediately agreed and sought an hour’s time to make the changes in the Bill.“We are asking the home minister if the government is ready to delink women’s reservation from delimitation and whether they will put the 50% increase across all seats in writing,” Congress MP K.C. Venugopal asked.Shah responded by saying that the government is “ready to bring an amendment” in an hour.“Adjourn the House for an hour and I will bring this amendment. Because we want to increase seats by 50%. We will do it,” he said.Well that did not happen then. The opposition stayed united and ensured that the government did not get the two-thirds majority for the passage of the Bill. But now, it seems that the government may consider incorporating this assurance in the amended Bill so that it becomes the glue to attract several parties from the opposition camp.Can number of seats be delinked with population?But the big question is can the number of Lok Sabha seats in a state be made independent of the population of that state?Can a Lok Sabha seat in UP covering a population of say 10 lakh voters be on a par with a Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu with 6 or 7 lakh voters. If the seats are increased 50% in every state, then the distortions in ratio (voters per seat) that exist now, will continue to stay later also.The Constitution provides that the ratio of population to seats must be the same for all states across the country. The idea is that constituencies within each state should have roughly the same population for which they should be redrawn after each census. Article 82 requires that delimitation of constituencies and readjustment of seats among states be undertaken after completion of every census, using population data of that census.Interestingly, Chandrababu Naidu, who has had to do a balancing act between South concerns and being a BJP ally, had expressed his complete support for the three Bills in April on the condition that the number of seats should be delinked from the census. “You have to delink population and seats… Now the number of seats is doubled. I am 100% satisfied. This is the only way. They have finalised the right formula at this stage in a scientific manner,” Naidu had then said.Clause 9 of the proposed Delimitation Bill says that the seats will be distributed on the basis of the “latest census figures”. Here is how it reads: “The (Delimitation) Commission shall, in the manner herein provided, distribute the seats in the House of the People allocated to each State and Union territory and the seats assigned to the legislative assembly of each state to single-member territorial constituencies and delimit them on the basis of the latest census figures.”Clearly, a uniform 50% increase in seats across the states may not solve the goals of delimitation as stated in the Constitution.Standalone or bundled?The other concern for the opposition parties could be the bundling of the proposed legislations. On April 16, the government had moved three legislations together:1 The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 20262. The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 20263. The Delimitation Bill, 2026.The opposition had then objected to the clubbing of the Women’s reservation bill with the delimitation exercise. They claimed that Parliament had already passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 (called Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) for reserving one-third of the total number of seats for women in Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies and Delhi assembly and questioned its linking to the delimitation exercise.DMK, whose support is crucial for the passage of the Bill, has already said that it has been given to understand that the proposed Bill on delimitation is likely to be a standalone legislation and not part of an overall bundle of connected legislations.The “50% increase model” is perhaps a quick-fix solution that takes care of the immediate need – to increase the number of seats in legislatures and pave the way for giving 33% reservation to women without disturbing the existing share of male lawmakers. This is something which no party may not have objection to. But when this is linked to delimitation, it raises the hackles of many parties, especially from the south. The Congress has already announced that it will strongly oppose the proposed Delimitation Bill if it is reintroduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. But with divisions within the opposition ranks the grand-old-party perhaps fears isolation.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGujarat ATS Tightens Noose On JeM Terror Module With Five More ArrestsMH-60R Seahawk: Why The US-Made Helicopter Is Key To Maritime SecurityWho Is Nitish Kaushal? 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NEW DELHI: Has BJP cracked the code for passage of the Delimitation Bill? Perhaps, yes. As the NDA government gears up for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, the winds seem to be changing. In April, a united opposition had prevented the passage of Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, but three months later, now many of them are speaking in different voices.Sample these two statements made in the last few days:NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule: “If the Delimitation Bill- a key legislative agenda of the NDA government- is based on a uniform 50 per cent increase in seats across all states, “there would be little reason to oppose it”.”Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut : We will oppose the Delimitation Bill, but if necessary amendments are made to it as suggested by them, then the opposition can “think it over”.Two key leaders in the opposition camp dropping enough hints that they could blink if the government was ready to make suitable changes in the Bill. Besides, there are already reports that the DMK, which has 22 MPs in the Lower House, may be approached by the BJP for tactical support if Stalin’s concerns over “reduction in total number of LS seats” is addressed by making suitable changes in the current Bill. DMK, which for many years did not see eye to eye with the BJP, may now soften its stand, perhaps to get even with the Congress and other opposition parties that dumped it in Tamil Nadu after the party’s shock defeat to Vijay’s TVK. If Stalin decides to support or even abstain from voting it may not come as a surprise.For now, the DMK has said it will study the Bill on proposed delimitation, as and when it is tabled in Parliament, and take a decision based on “merits” to protect Tamil Nadu’s interests.The DMK’s decision would be independent and based on merit to protect the interests of the state. The party has been given to understand that the proposed Bill on delimitation is likely to be a standalone legislation and not part of an overall bundle of connected legislations, party sources said.When the Bill was being debated in April, the biggest concern had come from the southern states. Their worry was if delimitation is linked to population or the latest census, as it should normally be by its constitutional definition, the southern states would suffer as they would lose seats based on their existing population. Now that would literally mean that they would be punished politically for being sincere in implementing birth control measures unlike many states in the north.Congress fears isolation?With divisions in opposition ranks visible, a worried Congress that fears isolation on the issue, has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the government’s “revised proposals” on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has asked for “adequate time” to study the proposed legislation before its introduction in Parliament.In a letter to PM Modi, the Congress chief wrote, “All of March and April, 2026, I had been writing to Hon’ble minister of parliamentary affairs requesting that the Union Government convene an all party meeting to discuss its proposals regarding Delimitation etc. Unfortunately, these requests had not been accepted. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, then failed to secure the required 2/3rd majority in Lok Sabha on 17 April, 2026 by a clear margin.””I have been reading in media reports that the Union Government now proposes to reintroduce a revised (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 during the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. I would, once again, request you to convene an All-Party Meeting to discuss the Government’s revised proposals on delimitation, etc., and give us adequate time to study them in detail before they are introduced in Parliament,” the letter read.The 50% increase modelSo, what is the key change in the Bill that is being discussed with the hope that it works as a glue to attract some of the opposition parties? Well it is the provision that Sule mentioned in her remark “Uniform 50 per cent increase in seats across all states.”Interestingly, this is not the first time that this idea has found a mention. When the Bill was first introduced in April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, responding to the concerns of the southern states, had given a guarantee that an increase in Lok Sabha seats would not change the existing proportions of seats from states in Lok Sabha.“The proportion of seats will not change; the increase will be in the same proportion. If you want a guarantee or a promise, I will say so. If there is some good word in Tamil, I will use it. When the intention is good, we do not need to play with words,” PM Modi said while participating in the debate on three bills tabled in the ongoing special session of Parliament.Later, during the debate both Union home minister Amit Shah had reiterated this promise.In a brief intervention during the discussion, Amit Shah rejected the apprehensions of the opposition regarding reduction in number of Lok Sabha seats in southern states after delimitation exercise. Shah clarified that the proposed framework ensures that no region will lose seats in absolute terms, and that southern states will see a rise in representation.Sharing details of the change, Shah had then said: at present out of the 543 seats, the strength of southern states in the House is 129, which is approximately 23.76 percent and as per the new strength of the Lok Sabha, the number of seats will go up to 195.But the problem was that this assurance was nowhere mentioned in the Bill. So, when during the debate, Congress leader K C Venugopal sought an amended Bill making a mention of this, Amit Shah immediately agreed and sought an hour’s time to make the changes in the Bill.“We are asking the home minister if the government is ready to delink women’s reservation from delimitation and whether they will put the 50% increase across all seats in writing,” Congress MP K.C. Venugopal asked.Shah responded by saying that the government is “ready to bring an amendment” in an hour.“Adjourn the House for an hour and I will bring this amendment. Because we want to increase seats by 50%. We will do it,” he said.Well that did not happen then. The opposition stayed united and ensured that the government did not get the two-thirds majority for the passage of the Bill. But now, it seems that the government may consider incorporating this assurance in the amended Bill so that it becomes the glue to attract several parties from the opposition camp.Can number of seats be delinked with population?But the big question is can the number of Lok Sabha seats in a state be made independent of the population of that state?Can a Lok Sabha seat in UP covering a population of say 10 lakh voters be on a par with a Lok Sabha seat in Tamil Nadu with 6 or 7 lakh voters. If the seats are increased 50% in every state, then the distortions in ratio (voters per seat) that exist now, will continue to stay later also.The Constitution provides that the ratio of population to seats must be the same for all states across the country. The idea is that constituencies within each state should have roughly the same population for which they should be redrawn after each census. Article 82 requires that delimitation of constituencies and readjustment of seats among states be undertaken after completion of every census, using population data of that census.Interestingly, Chandrababu Naidu, who has had to do a balancing act between South concerns and being a BJP ally, had expressed his complete support for the three Bills in April on the condition that the number of seats should be delinked from the census. “You have to delink population and seats… Now the number of seats is doubled. I am 100% satisfied. This is the only way. They have finalised the right formula at this stage in a scientific manner,” Naidu had then said.Clause 9 of the proposed Delimitation Bill says that the seats will be distributed on the basis of the “latest census figures”. Here is how it reads: “The (Delimitation) Commission shall, in the manner herein provided, distribute the seats in the House of the People allocated to each State and Union territory and the seats assigned to the legislative assembly of each state to single-member territorial constituencies and delimit them on the basis of the latest census figures.”Clearly, a uniform 50% increase in seats across the states may not solve the goals of delimitation as stated in the Constitution.Standalone or bundled?The other concern for the opposition parties could be the bundling of the proposed legislations. On April 16, the government had moved three legislations together:1 The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 20262. The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 20263. The Delimitation Bill, 2026.The opposition had then objected to the clubbing of the Women’s reservation bill with the delimitation exercise. They claimed that Parliament had already passed the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 (called Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) for reserving one-third of the total number of seats for women in Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies and Delhi assembly and questioned its linking to the delimitation exercise.DMK, whose support is crucial for the passage of the Bill, has already said that it has been given to understand that the proposed Bill on delimitation is likely to be a standalone legislation and not part of an overall bundle of connected legislations.The “50% increase model” is perhaps a quick-fix solution that takes care of the immediate need – to increase the number of seats in legislatures and pave the way for giving 33% reservation to women without disturbing the existing share of male lawmakers. This is something which no party may not have objection to. But when this is linked to delimitation, it raises the hackles of many parties, especially from the south. The Congress has already announced that it will strongly oppose the proposed Delimitation Bill if it is reintroduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament. But with divisions within the opposition ranks the grand-old-party perhaps fears isolation.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGujarat ATS Tightens Noose On JeM Terror Module With Five More ArrestsMH-60R Seahawk: Why The US-Made Helicopter Is Key To Maritime SecurityWho Is Nitish Kaushal? 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NEW DELHI: Has BJP cracked the code for passage of the Delimitation Bill? Perhaps, yes. As the NDA government gears up for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, the winds seem to be changing. In April, a united opposition had prevented the passage of Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, but three months later, now many…

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‘Kattar Beimaan Party’: PM Modi attacks AAP on corruption, law and order at Jalandhar rally | India News

‘Kattar Beimaan Party’: PM Modi attacks AAP on corruption, law and order at Jalandhar rally | India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a public meeting, in Jalandhar, Punjab. (@NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday targeted Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over several issues at a rally in Jalandhar, months ahead of the state assembly elections due early next year.Accusing AAP leaders of…

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Evening news wrap: PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train; Andy Burham set to become next UK PM, and more | India News

Evening news wrap: PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train; Andy Burham set to become next UK PM, and more | India News

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Hydrogen-train flagged off while Andy Burnham is set to become UK PM PM Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train.Andy Burnham is set to be new UK Prime Minister, takes over from Keir Starmer on Monday.A BJP MLA in MP sparked controversy after refused to hear grievances of villagers from a neighbouring Assembly…

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Congress rejects BJP-DMK alliance buzz as Stalin weighs stand on delimitation bill | India News

Congress rejects BJP-DMK alliance buzz as Stalin weighs stand on delimitation bill | India News

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NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday rejected any possibility of an alliance between Bharatiya Janata Party and DMK, claiming that the two parties have different ideologies.Rajya Sabha member and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Congress remains in contact with DMK MPs, claiming that the Dravidian party is still in the opposition.“BJP and DMK can never…

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‘A national cause, more discussions needed’: JPC defers draft report on PM, CMs removal bill | India News

‘A national cause, more discussions needed’: JPC defers draft report on PM, CMs removal bill | India News

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The development came ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon session NEW DELHI: A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining a bill on the removal of prime ministers and chief ministers on Friday decided to defer the adoption of its draft report even as voting was underway on the panel’s five recommendations.The development came ahead of the Monsoon session…

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‘No proof, no facts’: Former envoy Sanjay Verma on Nijjar case as US indictment clears India | India News

‘No proof, no facts’: Former envoy Sanjay Verma on Nijjar case as US indictment clears India | India News

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NEW DELHI: Former Indian Ambassador to Canada Sanjay Verma has defended India’s position on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, asserting that allegations linking India to the killing were “baseless” and unsupported by evidence. He also maintained that New Delhi has consistently warned Canada about Khalistani extremist activities.“Whatever allegations were levelled were grave, but there was…

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‘Don’t mix politics with ED’: Madan Mitra denies notices to family prompted TMC faction switch | India News

‘Don’t mix politics with ED’: Madan Mitra denies notices to family prompted TMC faction switch | India News

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File photo of Madan Mitra who joined rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee NEW DELHI: Former Mamata Banerjee loyalist Madan Mitra, who left her faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to join the rebel camp led by Ritabrata Banerjee, on Friday dismissed allegations that his decision was linked to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) action…

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‘Avoid unruly behaviour’: CM Yogi says anti-social elements ‘tranishing’ Kanwar Yatra | India News

‘Avoid unruly behaviour’: CM Yogi says anti-social elements ‘tranishing’ Kanwar Yatra | India News

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Appealing for restraint, CM Yogi said devotees should uphold the values associated with Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath Friday appealed to Kanwar yatris to maintain discipline during the annual yatra, warning that anti-social elements are “attempting to provoke violence and damage” the pilgrimage’s image.He urged…

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‘Modi thinks way in advance’: PM says Hormuz crisis didn’t affect Railways, draws parallel with 2014 | India News

‘Modi thinks way in advance’: PM says Hormuz crisis didn’t affect Railways, draws parallel with 2014 | India News

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the rapid electrification of Indian Railways over the past 12 years has helped the country withstand global energy disruptions, claiming the rail network would have come to a “complete standstill” during the ongoing Middle East crisis if the same situation had arisen before 2014.Addressing a gathering…

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Supreme Court clears all-India release of animated film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ after Rath Yatra festivities | India News

Supreme Court clears all-India release of animated film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ after Rath Yatra festivities | India News

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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the nationwide release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath on or after July 28, after the conclusion of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra festivities.A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan noted that the film is based on a web series that has already been released on…

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‘Risking life won’t yield results’: Pawan Khera as Sonam Wangchuk as hunger strike enters Day 20 | India News

‘Risking life won’t yield results’: Pawan Khera as Sonam Wangchuk as hunger strike enters Day 20 | India News

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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday met activist Sonam Wangchuk and other protesters at Jantar Mantar as their indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in the education system and the NEET paper leak entered its 20th day.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Khera expressed concern over Wangchuk’s deteriorating health and said the Centre…

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Gujarat ATS widens JeM crackdown, arrests 5 more in terror module probe | India News

Gujarat ATS widens JeM crackdown, arrests 5 more in terror module probe | India News

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Bilal Abidbhai Shera, Mohammad Ayub Kadiwala alias Mohammed Khadiyasan, Mohammad Palanpuri alias Khali Ayub Sunsara, Shafia Rais Mukhti alias Shafi Chapi and Mohammad Hasan Kardia alias Hasan Haidarpuri, were arrested from Khadiyal village in Siddhpur taluka NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested five more people allegedly linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from…

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NEW DELHI: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is readying the framework to provide social security to millions employed in the unorganised sector and exempted establishments, gig workers and people who are self-employed – presently not part of its network – allowing them to deduct a part of their income for a universal provident fund scheme.The accumulation phase is modelled on the present EPFO model, where the new subscribers will have the flexibility to contribute daily or annually, with the corpus earning annual interest and enjoying similar tax benefits. This means complete exemption for annual contribution up to 2.5 lakh with interest on it also exempt from tax. The withdrawal phase is where the retirement savings agency is planning a revamp, with subscribers allowed to retain the corpus with EPFO even at the time of retirement – a facility that can be extended to existing subscribers as well. Under the proposed model, the new set of subscribers may be given the option to ch-oose a systematic withdrawal plan mechanism, giving them the flexibility to decide on the payout, which can be front-loaded or back-ended, an official told TOI. The agency has studied models such as those in Singapore to help work out the basic framework. The scheme will be completely funded by individuals, unlike PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, where Centre chips in with a 50% contribution for pension. The move comes at a time when labour ministry is seeking to ensure retirement savings beyond the present EPFO net, which covers those working in establishments with over 20 workers. While EPFO has not been given the official mandate yet, the agency has floated a tender to design and develop an IT architecture that serves the purpose. As part of implementation of new labour codes, govt has mandated platforms such as taxi aggregators or delivery apps to register their workers on a portal. If EPFO scheme goes through, someone working as a freelance consultant, for instance, can also plan for her retirement by co-ntributing to the new model.”The new code on social security provides for govt to ensure that everyone has access to some form of social coverage. The discussions are in initial phase and a number of models prevalent across the world are being examined. It will be a self-financing model, with no budgetary support used,” the official said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s First Private Orbital Rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, Set For July 18 LaunchGhaziabad Horror: Son Allegedly Shoots Father Dead During ₹150 Cr Property Dispute’Do Not Be Arrogant’: Kejriwal Urges PM Modi To Appoint Sonam Wangchuk As Education MinisterCan NDA Pass Delimitation And One Nation, One Election Bills? What Do The Numbers Say?Maruti To Replace Customer’s Car, Pay ₹1 Lakh Compensation In India’s First E20 Consumer Court OrderTMC’s Koel Mallick Resigns From Rajya Sabha In Fresh Blow To Mamata BanerjeeNPCIL Clarifies Kudankulam Plant Data Breach Reports, Says ‘Core Nuclear Systems Untouched’US Federal Reserve Taps Indian-Origin Experts For New Monetary Policy ReformsWhy Karnataka’s Ambitious AI City Project In Bidadi Has Triggered A Farmer Versus Development Debate’I’ll Fight, Survive, Return…’: TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee Vows Comeback Ahead Of July 21 Rally123Photostories5 lesser-known national parks in the U.S that are surprisingly empty and quiet7 Edible plants that offer multiple harvests and deserve a spot in every home garden5 powerful affirmations to quiet negative thoughts and bring more peace into your dayBirthday special: 5 throwback cult-classic outfits that made Katrina Kaif Bollywood’s ultimate fashion muse10 unique baby names inspired by rare and precious gemstonesCOVID or another respiratory virus? Doctors explain why similar symptoms are becoming more common this season, and who should be most careful5 Japanese techniques that can help you feel happier and more fulfilled every dayEveryone sees your beauty except you: 8 signs you’re more attractive than you give yourself credit for5 of the weirdest side hustles people are actually making money from5 signs you’re dealing with a people pleaser—not someone who’s genuinely kind123Hot PicksDU Round 1 Seat AllocationNEET ResultIndias Frist Hydrogen Powered TrainTamil Nadu school holidayIndia-UK FTAManipur JusticeRaghuram RajanAP POLYCET Phase 2 counsellingSonam WangchukTop TrendingMessiThomas Tuchels Net WorthFIFA World Cup 2026Mumbai Goa Highway AccidentBengaluru Law Student MurderBihar Railway Employee MurderSiya GoyalTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

NEW DELHI: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is readying the framework to provide social security to millions employed in the unorganised sector and exempted establishments, gig workers and people who are self-employed – presently not part of its network – allowing them to deduct a part of their income for a universal provident fund scheme.The accumulation phase is modelled on the present EPFO model, where the new subscribers will have the flexibility to contribute daily or annually, with the corpus earning annual interest and enjoying similar tax benefits. This means complete exemption for annual contribution up to 2.5 lakh with interest on it also exempt from tax. The withdrawal phase is where the retirement savings agency is planning a revamp, with subscribers allowed to retain the corpus with EPFO even at the time of retirement – a facility that can be extended to existing subscribers as well. Under the proposed model, the new set of subscribers may be given the option to ch-oose a systematic withdrawal plan mechanism, giving them the flexibility to decide on the payout, which can be front-loaded or back-ended, an official told TOI. The agency has studied models such as those in Singapore to help work out the basic framework. The scheme will be completely funded by individuals, unlike PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana, where Centre chips in with a 50% contribution for pension. The move comes at a time when labour ministry is seeking to ensure retirement savings beyond the present EPFO net, which covers those working in establishments with over 20 workers. While EPFO has not been given the official mandate yet, the agency has floated a tender to design and develop an IT architecture that serves the purpose. As part of implementation of new labour codes, govt has mandated platforms such as taxi aggregators or delivery apps to register their workers on a portal. If EPFO scheme goes through, someone working as a freelance consultant, for instance, can also plan for her retirement by co-ntributing to the new model.”The new code on social security provides for govt to ensure that everyone has access to some form of social coverage. The discussions are in initial phase and a number of models prevalent across the world are being examined. It will be a self-financing model, with no budgetary support used,” the official said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s First Private Orbital Rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, Set For July 18 LaunchGhaziabad Horror: Son Allegedly Shoots Father Dead During ₹150 Cr Property Dispute’Do Not Be Arrogant’: Kejriwal Urges PM Modi To Appoint Sonam Wangchuk As Education MinisterCan NDA Pass Delimitation And One Nation, One Election Bills? What Do The Numbers Say?Maruti To Replace Customer’s Car, Pay ₹1 Lakh Compensation In India’s First E20 Consumer Court OrderTMC’s Koel Mallick Resigns From Rajya Sabha In Fresh Blow To Mamata BanerjeeNPCIL Clarifies Kudankulam Plant Data Breach Reports, Says ‘Core Nuclear Systems Untouched’US Federal Reserve Taps Indian-Origin Experts For New Monetary Policy ReformsWhy Karnataka’s Ambitious AI City Project In Bidadi Has Triggered A Farmer Versus Development Debate’I’ll Fight, Survive, Return…’: TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee Vows Comeback Ahead Of July 21 Rally123Photostories5 lesser-known national parks in the U.S that are surprisingly empty and quiet7 Edible plants that offer multiple harvests and deserve a spot in every home garden5 powerful affirmations to quiet negative thoughts and bring more peace into your dayBirthday special: 5 throwback cult-classic outfits that made Katrina Kaif Bollywood’s ultimate fashion muse10 unique baby names inspired by rare and precious gemstonesCOVID or another respiratory virus? Doctors explain why similar symptoms are becoming more common this season, and who should be most careful5 Japanese techniques that can help you feel happier and more fulfilled every dayEveryone sees your beauty except you: 8 signs you’re more attractive than you give yourself credit for5 of the weirdest side hustles people are actually making money from5 signs you’re dealing with a people pleaser—not someone who’s genuinely kind123Hot PicksDU Round 1 Seat AllocationNEET ResultIndias Frist Hydrogen Powered TrainTamil Nadu school holidayIndia-UK FTAManipur JusticeRaghuram RajanAP POLYCET Phase 2 counsellingSonam WangchukTop TrendingMessiThomas Tuchels Net WorthFIFA World Cup 2026Mumbai Goa Highway AccidentBengaluru Law Student MurderBihar Railway Employee MurderSiya GoyalTaslima NasrinGujarat RapeIran war

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NEW DELHI: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is readying the framework to provide social security to millions employed in the unorganised sector and exempted establishments, gig workers and people who are self-employed – presently not part of its network – allowing them to deduct a part of their income for a universal provident fund scheme.The accumulation…

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NEW DELHI: WHO has issued new global guidelines saying up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity and, for the first time, air pollution, while advising against the routine use of vitamin and omega-3 supplements for dementia prevention in people without a diagnosed deficiency.The updated recommendations, the first major revision since 2019, reflect growing scientific evidence that lifestyle choices, management of chronic diseases and environmental exposures can significantly influence brain health. The inclusion of air pollution marks a key addition to WHO’s dementia prevention guidance, reflecting mounting evidence linking long-term exposure to polluted air with cognitive decline.Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that impairs memory, thinking and the ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for an estimated 60-70% of all dementia cases. Although there is no cure, WHO says a substantial proportion of the risk can be reduced through healthier lifestyles and better management of chronic diseases.The recommendations are particularly relevant for India, where the burden of dementia is expected to rise as the population ages. A nationally representative study published in the peer-reviewed journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia estimated that about 8.8 million Indians aged 60 years and above are living with dementia, based on a prevalence of 7.4% among older adults.The WHO guidelines on air pollution are supported by a growing body of evidence. The 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care identified air pollution as one of 14 modifiable risk factors that together could account for up to 45% of dementia cases, while a 2024 study in BMJ Public Health identified both outdoor and indoor air pollution as important dementia risk factors in the Indian population.Globally, more than 57 million people live with dementia and nearly 10 million new cases are diagnosed every year.The guidelines recommend regular physical activity, quitting tobacco, limiting alcohol consumption, adopting a healthy diet, maintaining social engagement and cognitive stimulation, along with effective management of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. The use of hearing aids, where clinically indicated, may also help reduce dementia risk.”We know more today than ever before about what drives dementia risk, and these guidelines translate that knowledge into action,” WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “Countries now have clear, evidence-based recommendations they can put into practice immediately to protect people’s cognitive health.”WHO also advises against routine supplementation with vitamins B or E, omega-3 fatty acids or multivitamin-mineral preparations to prevent dementia in people without a diagnosed deficiency, citing insufficient evidence of benefit.Dementia also imposes a heavy economic burden. WHO estimates the disease costs the global economy about .3 trillion annually, with around half of that burden borne through unpaid care provided by family members and friends.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s First Private Orbital Rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, Set For July 18 LaunchGhaziabad Horror: Son Allegedly Shoots Father Dead During ₹150 Cr Property Dispute’Do Not Be Arrogant’: Kejriwal Urges PM Modi To Appoint Sonam Wangchuk As Education MinisterCan NDA Pass Delimitation And One Nation, One Election Bills? 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NEW DELHI: WHO has issued new global guidelines saying up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity and, for the first time, air pollution, while advising against the routine use of vitamin and omega-3 supplements for dementia prevention in people without a diagnosed deficiency.The updated recommendations, the first major revision since 2019, reflect growing scientific evidence that lifestyle choices, management of chronic diseases and environmental exposures can significantly influence brain health. The inclusion of air pollution marks a key addition to WHO’s dementia prevention guidance, reflecting mounting evidence linking long-term exposure to polluted air with cognitive decline.Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that impairs memory, thinking and the ability to perform everyday activities. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for an estimated 60-70% of all dementia cases. Although there is no cure, WHO says a substantial proportion of the risk can be reduced through healthier lifestyles and better management of chronic diseases.The recommendations are particularly relevant for India, where the burden of dementia is expected to rise as the population ages. A nationally representative study published in the peer-reviewed journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia estimated that about 8.8 million Indians aged 60 years and above are living with dementia, based on a prevalence of 7.4% among older adults.The WHO guidelines on air pollution are supported by a growing body of evidence. The 2024 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care identified air pollution as one of 14 modifiable risk factors that together could account for up to 45% of dementia cases, while a 2024 study in BMJ Public Health identified both outdoor and indoor air pollution as important dementia risk factors in the Indian population.Globally, more than 57 million people live with dementia and nearly 10 million new cases are diagnosed every year.The guidelines recommend regular physical activity, quitting tobacco, limiting alcohol consumption, adopting a healthy diet, maintaining social engagement and cognitive stimulation, along with effective management of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol. The use of hearing aids, where clinically indicated, may also help reduce dementia risk.”We know more today than ever before about what drives dementia risk, and these guidelines translate that knowledge into action,” WHO director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. “Countries now have clear, evidence-based recommendations they can put into practice immediately to protect people’s cognitive health.”WHO also advises against routine supplementation with vitamins B or E, omega-3 fatty acids or multivitamin-mineral preparations to prevent dementia in people without a diagnosed deficiency, citing insufficient evidence of benefit.Dementia also imposes a heavy economic burden. WHO estimates the disease costs the global economy about $1.3 trillion annually, with around half of that burden borne through unpaid care provided by family members and friends.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s First Private Orbital Rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, Set For July 18 LaunchGhaziabad Horror: Son Allegedly Shoots Father Dead During ₹150 Cr Property Dispute’Do Not Be Arrogant’: Kejriwal Urges PM Modi To Appoint Sonam Wangchuk As Education MinisterCan NDA Pass Delimitation And One Nation, One Election Bills? 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NEW DELHI: WHO has issued new global guidelines saying up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, physical inactivity and, for the first time, air pollution, while advising against the routine use of vitamin and omega-3 supplements for dementia prevention in…

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