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Ayodhya’s 500-year Ram Janmabhoomi struggle culminated on January 22, 2024, with the consecration of the Ram Lalla temple. This event marked the physical manifestation of faith, fulfilling a centuries-long aspiration. The journey, from Maharishi Valmiki’s depiction of Ram’s exile to modern movements and legal battles, finally saw the temple stand as a reclaimed heritage. The return of Rama: A 500-year struggle that healed wounded civilisation Awadh was aghast. The city collapsed like a lamp about to lose its flame. Men, women and children followed him as though Ayodhya itself was walking away. They did not see a prince going to the forest, it was like something being forcefully torn away with the strings of hope that he might stay hanging loose. The moment he stepped away, the capital of the Kosala kingdom felt emptied of life. This is how Maharishi Valmiki portrays Ram’s departure for his 14-year vanvas in Treta Yuga.The grief that filled Ayodhya in Valmiki’s verses did not stop at the edge of the forest. It travelled through centuries. It lived through kingdoms, invasions and courtrooms. It became devotion and politics. It became movements and marches. The 500-year-long Ram Janmabhoomi struggle was never just about land. It was about bringing Ram back. This time in Kaliyuga.Generations came and went, but the question survived: When will Ram Lalla return?He did return. On January 22, 2024, when the consecration ceremony of the deity was held. What was once a memory in scriptures and prayers finally took form in stone and light. The temple that had lived in longing now stands as faith fulfilled, and a civilisation reclaimed what it never stopped believing was its own.Key eventsNovember 25, 2025, marked the final milestone with the completion of the temple and a “Dhwajarohan” event, attended by PM Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.Addressing a gathering after the flag hoisting event on November 25, the Prime Minister stated that today the city of Ayodhya is witnessing yet another pinnacle of India’s cultural consciousness.”This Dharma Dhwaja is not merely a flag, but the flag of the renaissance of Indian civilisation,” he said, explaining that its saffron colour, the glory of the Solar dynasty inscribed upon it, the sacred Om depicted, and the engraved Kovidar tree symbolise the greatness of Ram Rajya.PM Modi during Dhwajarahon eventThe story that had begun 500 years ago with the desecration under Mughal invader Babur slowly entered courtrooms, legal arguments and the political landscape. Each petition was an echo of a civilisational longing. Every verdict and every stay order became footsteps in a centuries-long journey.Ayodhya did not forget. Neither did the people who came on foot from distant villages, nor the saints who guarded the belief like a flame, waiting for the Ram Lalla’s temple to rise again.The struggle took different shapes over the centuries. Mahant Raghubir Das and others filed suits not for power or land, but for the right to worship. The movement was still quiet then, but the silence was deceptive. The devotion was gathering strength!The Origin Of The DisputeThe story did not begin with courts or politics. It began in the sixteenth century when the temple at Ram Janmabhoomi was torn down, and a mosque was constructed under Babur’s general, Mir Baqi. The temple was demolished, but the faith was not. Hindus continued to worship at the site. The belief that this was Ram’s birthplace never broke. It lived through devotion, pilgrimage and collective memory.Muslim Chronicles on AyodhyaSeveral works in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu discussed the demolition of the Ramjanmabhumi temple and its replacement by Babri Masjid. In the book “The Ayodhya Temple-Mosque Dispute: Focus on Muslim Sources” by Harsh Narain, there’s a mention of Al-Hind-u fi al- ‘Ahd al-Islami (India in the Islamic Era) by Maulana Hakim Sayyid Abd al-Hayy, which was translated into Urdu by Maulana Shams Tabriz Khan, under the title Hindustan Islami Ahd mein.Excerpt – The Ayodhya Temple-Mosque Dispute: Focus on Muslim SourcesIn Tarikh-i Awadh (1919), written by Muhammad Najmul Ghani, it is stated: “Babur got the mosque built after demolishing the Janmasthan and used in his mosque the stone of the same Janmasthan, which was richly engraved, precious kasauti stone, and which survives even today.”The Fasanah-I Ibrat, written by Rajab Ali Beg Surur in 1860, but first published in 1884, stated: “…a glorious mosque was built up during King Babar’s regime on the spot where Sita ki Rasoi tomb (?) is situated in Awadh. During this Babari (dispensation) the Hindus had no guts to be a match for the Muslims.Harsh Narain’s work states that the Qaysar-u’t Tawarikh, which is an Urdu historical chronicle that describes the Janmabhoomi demolition and mosque construction, located the Harsh Narain’s work states that the Qaysar-u’t Tawarikh, which is an Urdu historical chronicle that describes the Janmabhoomi demolition and mosque construction, located the mosque in Sita ki Rasoi as well as the Janmasthan. It acknowledged, “…all the temples of Ayodhya were turned into mosques by the Sultans of the past.”European Account on JanmabhoomiIn one of the multiple accounts of foreign travellers, Joseph Tieffenthaler, the Austrian Jesuit, who stayed in India from 1743 till his death some four decades later, toured Awadh between 1766 and 1771. According to Meenakshi Jain’s The Battle For Rama work, he was the first to refer to the destruction of a temple at Rama’s birthplace by a Mughal ruler. He saw Hindus worshipping a religious structure in the form of a vedi (cradle) in the premises, but said nothing about Muslims offering namaaz. He also noted the large gatherings of Hindus on the occasion of Rama Navami (Rama’s birthday). He wrote: “Emperor Aurenzgebe got the fortress called Ramcot demolished and got a Muslim temple, with triple domes, constructed at the same place. Others say that it was constructed by ‘Babor’…”Tieffenthaler also provided the earliest European documentation of the Hindu Janmasthan platform, which was later called “Ram Chabutra”. Account of Joseph TieffenthalerHe futher writes: “However, there still exists some superstitious cult in some place or other. For example, in the place where the native house of Ram existed, they go around 3 times and prostrate on the floor. The two spots are surrounded by a low wall constructed with battlements. One enters the front hall through a low semi-circular door… On the 24th of the Tschet month, a big gathering of people is done here to celebrate the birthday of Ram, so famous in the entire India.”As dynasties and empires changed, the sacredness of the Janmabhoomi did not fade. The temple had fallen, but the birthplace was not forgotten. Devotion shifted to the Ram Chabutra in the outer courtyard, where pilgrims prayed, and saints kept vigil. Akharas, fairs and local traditions kept the belief alive.Struggle During British RuleWhen the British arrived in the mid-1850s, they did not end the conflict. They fenced the site into two courtyards. Muslims offered namaz inside, while Hindus worshipped at the Ram Chabutra outside. The land had one history but two claims.In 1885, Mahant Raghubar Das filed the first suit to build a temple, but it was rejected. However, the worship continued.In 1934, clashes damaged the mosque, and the British repaired it, still avoiding the core question. The dispute remained unresolved and alive. A rough sketch of the mosque and the Ram Chabutra in its compound.Post-Independence Legal BattleIndependence did not settle Ayodhya. In December 1949, idols of Ram Lalla were found inside the disputed structure. Authorities sealed it and declared the site disputed. The idol stayed inside, and worship continued from outside, while namaz stopped. In 1950, Gopal Singh Visharad and Paramhans Ramchandra Das filed suits seeking worship inside. More cases followed: Nirmohi Akhara in 1959 claimed management rights, and the Sunni Waqf Board in 1961 contested the property. The courts froze the status quo. The fight moved from streets to case files, petitions and orders.Ram Janmabhoomi DisputeThe Unlocking That Changed IndiaBy the 1980s, the dispute had moved beyond the courtroom. The VHP adopted the Ram Janmabhoomi cause, and the RSS gave the campaign nationwide strength. The turning point came in 1986 when the Faizabad court ordered the gates of the structure to be opened, and the government allowed it. Within hours, darshan began, and Hindus entered after decades. Namaz did not resume. A locked shrine became an open site of worship, and the dispute that had waited behind iron bars stepped into public life.Events after 1986The opening of the gates in 1986 changed more than access to the temple. It changed the direction of Indian politics and public sentiment. For decades the issue had been faith and legal argument. Now it became a movement that spread into homes, streets and television screens. The telecast of Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan in 1987–88 turned the story of Ram into a national cultural moment. Families paused their Sundays to watch it. Streets emptied. Temples saw new crowds. Faith acquired momentum, and the Ram Janmabhoomi question began entering everyday life.Photo: Family watching Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan on Sunday morning – 1987In 1989, the VHP laid the foundation stone (shilanyas) near the disputed site with the approval of the Rajiv Gandhi government, and the issue moved further into national consciousness. The same year, the BJP officially adopted the Ram Mandir demand through the Palampur Resolution. A religious and cultural movement had now gained a clear political face. Photo: VHP along with its supporters and BJP a huge rally at the disputed site in Ayodhya.In 1990, LK Advani launched the Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, mobilising lakhs of supporters across the country. Photo: Advani’s Rath Yatra from Somnath to AyodhyaThe yatra provoked a counter-mobilisation and heightened tensions. When Kar Sevaks attempted to move towards the disputed site, the Uttar Pradesh government under Mulayam Singh Yadav ordered police firing. Several kar sevaks were killed. The movement intensified further.Photo: The Kothari brothers, Ram and Sharad Kothari, were two young men from Kolkata who were killed by police firing in Ayodhya on November 2, 1990From late November 1992, lakhs of kar sevaks had gathered in Ayodhya under multiple Hindu organisations. The call for kar seva had built expectations that something decisive would happen on the ground. The events reached a climax on 6 December 1992. Crowds demolished the disputed structure, which opened a new chapter of religious, political and legal conflict. Photo: Kar Sevaks at the dispute structure on December 6, 1992After the incident, the court cases multiplied. Commissions were formed. What began as a locked shrine had turned into one of the defining movements of modern India.Post 1986 Mandir MovementAfter the 1992 demolition, the dispute shifted permanently into the courts. The central government acquired the site in 1993 and asked the Supreme Court to settle ownership. The title suits were transferred to the Allahabad high court, which examined archaeological, historical and documentary evidence. The 2003 ASI excavation report remains consistent with a large pre-existing structure below the demolished mosque. In 2010, the high court ruled that the land be divided among three parties, but the judgment was appealed by all sides. The case then moved to the Supreme Court, where a Constitution Bench heard extensive arguments on law, title, belief and history. In November 2019, the top court delivered its final judgment: The land was awarded for the construction of a Ram temple, and an alternative site was directed to be allotted to the Muslim side. The verdict ended the centuries-long legal battle and settled ownership of the Janmabhoomi.Key points of Supreme Court judgementAfter the Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict awarding the disputed land for the construction of a Ram temple, plans for building began in earnest. Photo: Ram Lalla in a tent before the SC verdict (Left)/ Grand Ram Lalla Mandir in AyodhyaA trust was formed to oversee development, and construction work proceeded over the next few years with architectural planning, sanctum layout, and preparations for consecration. On 22 January 2024, the new temple was inaugurated with religious ceremonies.Photo: Ram Lalla idol in the sanctum sanctoram of Ayodhya MandirOn November 25, the “Dwajarohan” ceremony, hoisting the saffron flag atop the temple, reaffirmed the Mandir’s consecration and the restoration of the wounded civilisation. The long-standing legal and historical dispute thus entered a phase of physical reconstruction and symbolic closure, as devotees welcomed the final restoration of what they regard as their heritage.If one scrolls through the Ram Mandir movement wire-to-wire, the demand for the temple emerges not just as a caravan of facts and emotions, but as a testament to a faith that never faded. Those in the frontline of the movement, especially the Hindu community, continued their worship at the site, whether in the outer courtyard earlier or before the idol after 1949, sustaining an unbroken thread of devotion, which helped in healing and rekindling the oldest civilisation.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches TN; Sri Lanka Deaths Exceed 80Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit123PhotostoriesIn Pics | Tesla Opens India’s First All-In-One Facility in Gurgaon7 animals that became space travellers ahead of humansShilpa Shetty yet again serves major fashion goals with her silver saree-jacket comboYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memory123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Ayodhya’s 500-year Ram Janmabhoomi struggle culminated on January 22, 2024, with the consecration of the Ram Lalla temple. This event marked the physical manifestation of faith, fulfilling a centuries-long aspiration. The journey, from Maharishi Valmiki’s depiction of Ram’s exile to modern movements and legal battles, finally saw the temple stand as a reclaimed heritage. The return of Rama: A 500-year struggle that healed wounded civilisation Awadh was aghast. The city collapsed like a lamp about to lose its flame. Men, women and children followed him as though Ayodhya itself was walking away. They did not see a prince going to the forest, it was like something being forcefully torn away with the strings of hope that he might stay hanging loose. The moment he stepped away, the capital of the Kosala kingdom felt emptied of life. This is how Maharishi Valmiki portrays Ram’s departure for his 14-year vanvas in Treta Yuga.The grief that filled Ayodhya in Valmiki’s verses did not stop at the edge of the forest. It travelled through centuries. It lived through kingdoms, invasions and courtrooms. It became devotion and politics. It became movements and marches. The 500-year-long Ram Janmabhoomi struggle was never just about land. It was about bringing Ram back. This time in Kaliyuga.Generations came and went, but the question survived: When will Ram Lalla return?He did return. On January 22, 2024, when the consecration ceremony of the deity was held. What was once a memory in scriptures and prayers finally took form in stone and light. The temple that had lived in longing now stands as faith fulfilled, and a civilisation reclaimed what it never stopped believing was its own.Key eventsNovember 25, 2025, marked the final milestone with the completion of the temple and a “Dhwajarohan” event, attended by PM Narendra Modi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.Addressing a gathering after the flag hoisting event on November 25, the Prime Minister stated that today the city of Ayodhya is witnessing yet another pinnacle of India’s cultural consciousness.”This Dharma Dhwaja is not merely a flag, but the flag of the renaissance of Indian civilisation,” he said, explaining that its saffron colour, the glory of the Solar dynasty inscribed upon it, the sacred Om depicted, and the engraved Kovidar tree symbolise the greatness of Ram Rajya.PM Modi during Dhwajarahon eventThe story that had begun 500 years ago with the desecration under Mughal invader Babur slowly entered courtrooms, legal arguments and the political landscape. Each petition was an echo of a civilisational longing. Every verdict and every stay order became footsteps in a centuries-long journey.Ayodhya did not forget. Neither did the people who came on foot from distant villages, nor the saints who guarded the belief like a flame, waiting for the Ram Lalla’s temple to rise again.The struggle took different shapes over the centuries. Mahant Raghubir Das and others filed suits not for power or land, but for the right to worship. The movement was still quiet then, but the silence was deceptive. The devotion was gathering strength!The Origin Of The DisputeThe story did not begin with courts or politics. It began in the sixteenth century when the temple at Ram Janmabhoomi was torn down, and a mosque was constructed under Babur’s general, Mir Baqi. The temple was demolished, but the faith was not. Hindus continued to worship at the site. The belief that this was Ram’s birthplace never broke. It lived through devotion, pilgrimage and collective memory.Muslim Chronicles on AyodhyaSeveral works in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu discussed the demolition of the Ramjanmabhumi temple and its replacement by Babri Masjid. In the book “The Ayodhya Temple-Mosque Dispute: Focus on Muslim Sources” by Harsh Narain, there’s a mention of Al-Hind-u fi al- ‘Ahd al-Islami (India in the Islamic Era) by Maulana Hakim Sayyid Abd al-Hayy, which was translated into Urdu by Maulana Shams Tabriz Khan, under the title Hindustan Islami Ahd mein.Excerpt – The Ayodhya Temple-Mosque Dispute: Focus on Muslim SourcesIn Tarikh-i Awadh (1919), written by Muhammad Najmul Ghani, it is stated: “Babur got the mosque built after demolishing the Janmasthan and used in his mosque the stone of the same Janmasthan, which was richly engraved, precious kasauti stone, and which survives even today.”The Fasanah-I Ibrat, written by Rajab Ali Beg Surur in 1860, but first published in 1884, stated: “…a glorious mosque was built up during King Babar’s regime on the spot where Sita ki Rasoi tomb (?) is situated in Awadh. During this Babari (dispensation) the Hindus had no guts to be a match for the Muslims.Harsh Narain’s work states that the Qaysar-u’t Tawarikh, which is an Urdu historical chronicle that describes the Janmabhoomi demolition and mosque construction, located the Harsh Narain’s work states that the Qaysar-u’t Tawarikh, which is an Urdu historical chronicle that describes the Janmabhoomi demolition and mosque construction, located the mosque in Sita ki Rasoi as well as the Janmasthan. It acknowledged, “…all the temples of Ayodhya were turned into mosques by the Sultans of the past.”European Account on JanmabhoomiIn one of the multiple accounts of foreign travellers, Joseph Tieffenthaler, the Austrian Jesuit, who stayed in India from 1743 till his death some four decades later, toured Awadh between 1766 and 1771. According to Meenakshi Jain’s The Battle For Rama work, he was the first to refer to the destruction of a temple at Rama’s birthplace by a Mughal ruler. He saw Hindus worshipping a religious structure in the form of a vedi (cradle) in the premises, but said nothing about Muslims offering namaaz. He also noted the large gatherings of Hindus on the occasion of Rama Navami (Rama’s birthday). He wrote: “Emperor Aurenzgebe got the fortress called Ramcot demolished and got a Muslim temple, with triple domes, constructed at the same place. Others say that it was constructed by ‘Babor’…”Tieffenthaler also provided the earliest European documentation of the Hindu Janmasthan platform, which was later called “Ram Chabutra”. Account of Joseph TieffenthalerHe futher writes: “However, there still exists some superstitious cult in some place or other. For example, in the place where the native house of Ram existed, they go around 3 times and prostrate on the floor. The two spots are surrounded by a low wall constructed with battlements. One enters the front hall through a low semi-circular door… On the 24th of the Tschet month, a big gathering of people is done here to celebrate the birthday of Ram, so famous in the entire India.”As dynasties and empires changed, the sacredness of the Janmabhoomi did not fade. The temple had fallen, but the birthplace was not forgotten. Devotion shifted to the Ram Chabutra in the outer courtyard, where pilgrims prayed, and saints kept vigil. Akharas, fairs and local traditions kept the belief alive.Struggle During British RuleWhen the British arrived in the mid-1850s, they did not end the conflict. They fenced the site into two courtyards. Muslims offered namaz inside, while Hindus worshipped at the Ram Chabutra outside. The land had one history but two claims.In 1885, Mahant Raghubar Das filed the first suit to build a temple, but it was rejected. However, the worship continued.In 1934, clashes damaged the mosque, and the British repaired it, still avoiding the core question. The dispute remained unresolved and alive. A rough sketch of the mosque and the Ram Chabutra in its compound.Post-Independence Legal BattleIndependence did not settle Ayodhya. In December 1949, idols of Ram Lalla were found inside the disputed structure. Authorities sealed it and declared the site disputed. The idol stayed inside, and worship continued from outside, while namaz stopped. In 1950, Gopal Singh Visharad and Paramhans Ramchandra Das filed suits seeking worship inside. More cases followed: Nirmohi Akhara in 1959 claimed management rights, and the Sunni Waqf Board in 1961 contested the property. The courts froze the status quo. The fight moved from streets to case files, petitions and orders.Ram Janmabhoomi DisputeThe Unlocking That Changed IndiaBy the 1980s, the dispute had moved beyond the courtroom. The VHP adopted the Ram Janmabhoomi cause, and the RSS gave the campaign nationwide strength. The turning point came in 1986 when the Faizabad court ordered the gates of the structure to be opened, and the government allowed it. Within hours, darshan began, and Hindus entered after decades. Namaz did not resume. A locked shrine became an open site of worship, and the dispute that had waited behind iron bars stepped into public life.Events after 1986The opening of the gates in 1986 changed more than access to the temple. It changed the direction of Indian politics and public sentiment. For decades the issue had been faith and legal argument. Now it became a movement that spread into homes, streets and television screens. The telecast of Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan in 1987–88 turned the story of Ram into a national cultural moment. Families paused their Sundays to watch it. Streets emptied. Temples saw new crowds. Faith acquired momentum, and the Ram Janmabhoomi question began entering everyday life.Photo: Family watching Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan on Sunday morning – 1987In 1989, the VHP laid the foundation stone (shilanyas) near the disputed site with the approval of the Rajiv Gandhi government, and the issue moved further into national consciousness. The same year, the BJP officially adopted the Ram Mandir demand through the Palampur Resolution. A religious and cultural movement had now gained a clear political face. Photo: VHP along with its supporters and BJP a huge rally at the disputed site in Ayodhya.In 1990, LK Advani launched the Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, mobilising lakhs of supporters across the country. Photo: Advani’s Rath Yatra from Somnath to AyodhyaThe yatra provoked a counter-mobilisation and heightened tensions. When Kar Sevaks attempted to move towards the disputed site, the Uttar Pradesh government under Mulayam Singh Yadav ordered police firing. Several kar sevaks were killed. The movement intensified further.Photo: The Kothari brothers, Ram and Sharad Kothari, were two young men from Kolkata who were killed by police firing in Ayodhya on November 2, 1990From late November 1992, lakhs of kar sevaks had gathered in Ayodhya under multiple Hindu organisations. The call for kar seva had built expectations that something decisive would happen on the ground. The events reached a climax on 6 December 1992. Crowds demolished the disputed structure, which opened a new chapter of religious, political and legal conflict. Photo: Kar Sevaks at the dispute structure on December 6, 1992After the incident, the court cases multiplied. Commissions were formed. What began as a locked shrine had turned into one of the defining movements of modern India.Post 1986 Mandir MovementAfter the 1992 demolition, the dispute shifted permanently into the courts. The central government acquired the site in 1993 and asked the Supreme Court to settle ownership. The title suits were transferred to the Allahabad high court, which examined archaeological, historical and documentary evidence. The 2003 ASI excavation report remains consistent with a large pre-existing structure below the demolished mosque. In 2010, the high court ruled that the land be divided among three parties, but the judgment was appealed by all sides. The case then moved to the Supreme Court, where a Constitution Bench heard extensive arguments on law, title, belief and history. In November 2019, the top court delivered its final judgment: The land was awarded for the construction of a Ram temple, and an alternative site was directed to be allotted to the Muslim side. The verdict ended the centuries-long legal battle and settled ownership of the Janmabhoomi.Key points of Supreme Court judgementAfter the Supreme Court’s 2019 verdict awarding the disputed land for the construction of a Ram temple, plans for building began in earnest. Photo: Ram Lalla in a tent before the SC verdict (Left)/ Grand Ram Lalla Mandir in AyodhyaA trust was formed to oversee development, and construction work proceeded over the next few years with architectural planning, sanctum layout, and preparations for consecration. On 22 January 2024, the new temple was inaugurated with religious ceremonies.Photo: Ram Lalla idol in the sanctum sanctoram of Ayodhya MandirOn November 25, the “Dwajarohan” ceremony, hoisting the saffron flag atop the temple, reaffirmed the Mandir’s consecration and the restoration of the wounded civilisation. The long-standing legal and historical dispute thus entered a phase of physical reconstruction and symbolic closure, as devotees welcomed the final restoration of what they regard as their heritage.If one scrolls through the Ram Mandir movement wire-to-wire, the demand for the temple emerges not just as a caravan of facts and emotions, but as a testament to a faith that never faded. Those in the frontline of the movement, especially the Hindu community, continued their worship at the site, whether in the outer courtyard earlier or before the idol after 1949, sustaining an unbroken thread of devotion, which helped in healing and rekindling the oldest civilisation.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches TN; Sri Lanka Deaths Exceed 80Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit123PhotostoriesIn Pics | Tesla Opens India’s First All-In-One Facility in Gurgaon7 animals that became space travellers ahead of humansShilpa Shetty yet again serves major fashion goals with her silver saree-jacket comboYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memory123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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The return of Rama: A 500-year struggle that healed wounded civilisation Awadh was aghast. The city collapsed like a lamp about to lose its flame. Men, women and children followed him as though Ayodhya itself was walking away. They did not see a prince going to the forest, it was like something being forcefully torn…

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Representational image NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set up a national coordination team to monitor the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and flag any “discrepancies,” along with issues faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the country. The seven-member committee will be headed by BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh. Its other members include Dr K Laxman, K Annamalai, Om Prakash Dhankhar, Alka Gurjar, Dr Anirban Ganguly and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. The panel has already begun field visits. On Saturday, Ganguly visited Nadia district in his home state, West Bengal, to review the revision exercise. West Bengal, which heads to polls next year as the BJP attempts to challenge 3-term chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress, will be covered by the committee until December 1. The review in the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has already been completed. The Election Commission recently announced “phase 2” of the SIR across nine states and three Union Territories. The exercise has seen reports of BLO deaths and resignations, attributed in some cases to work pressure. Phase 2 — the first was in Bihar ahead of the state’s recently-conducted assembly polls — began on November 4 and will culminate with the final voter list publication on February 7, 2026. According to the Election Commission, 99.43 per cent of enumeration forms had been distributed by November 28, covering more than 50 crore electors. A total of 5,32,828 BLOs are handling the on-ground distribution and collection of these forms across the 12 states and UTs, supported by 11,40,598 BLAs. Uttar Pradesh has seen the highest volume of distribution, with 15,39,93,688 forms handed out. So far, 74.1 per cent of forms have been digitised. Lakshadweep has completed digitisation of all its 57,813 forms, while Uttar Pradesh currently trails with 54.97 per cent digitised — 8,48,82,670 forms.(With ANI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAfter India’s 8.2% GDP Jump, Piyush Goyal Credits Reforms And Predicts Strong, Sustained ExpansionIMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches TN; Sri Lanka Deaths Exceed 80Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact123PhotostoriesHyderabad Unveils India’s First Mobile Anti-Drone Vehicle to Boost Security MeasuresIn Pics | Tesla Opens India’s First All-In-One Facility in GurgaonNoida Apple Store Unveiled: India’s Fifth Retail Location with Peacock-Inspired Design at DLF Mall of India7 animals that became space travellers ahead of humansShilpa Shetty yet again serves major fashion goals with her silver saree-jacket comboYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in love123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Representational image NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set up a national coordination team to monitor the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and flag any “discrepancies,” along with issues faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the country. The seven-member committee will be headed by BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh. Its other members include Dr K Laxman, K Annamalai, Om Prakash Dhankhar, Alka Gurjar, Dr Anirban Ganguly and Jamyang Tsering Namgyal. The panel has already begun field visits. On Saturday, Ganguly visited Nadia district in his home state, West Bengal, to review the revision exercise. West Bengal, which heads to polls next year as the BJP attempts to challenge 3-term chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her Trinamool Congress, will be covered by the committee until December 1. The review in the Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has already been completed. The Election Commission recently announced “phase 2” of the SIR across nine states and three Union Territories. The exercise has seen reports of BLO deaths and resignations, attributed in some cases to work pressure. Phase 2 — the first was in Bihar ahead of the state’s recently-conducted assembly polls — began on November 4 and will culminate with the final voter list publication on February 7, 2026. According to the Election Commission, 99.43 per cent of enumeration forms had been distributed by November 28, covering more than 50 crore electors. A total of 5,32,828 BLOs are handling the on-ground distribution and collection of these forms across the 12 states and UTs, supported by 11,40,598 BLAs. Uttar Pradesh has seen the highest volume of distribution, with 15,39,93,688 forms handed out. So far, 74.1 per cent of forms have been digitised. Lakshadweep has completed digitisation of all its 57,813 forms, while Uttar Pradesh currently trails with 54.97 per cent digitised — 8,48,82,670 forms.(With ANI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAfter India’s 8.2% GDP Jump, Piyush Goyal Credits Reforms And Predicts Strong, Sustained ExpansionIMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches TN; Sri Lanka Deaths Exceed 80Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact123PhotostoriesHyderabad Unveils India’s First Mobile Anti-Drone Vehicle to Boost Security MeasuresIn Pics | Tesla Opens India’s First All-In-One Facility in GurgaonNoida Apple Store Unveiled: India’s Fifth Retail Location with Peacock-Inspired Design at DLF Mall of India7 animals that became space travellers ahead of humansShilpa Shetty yet again serves major fashion goals with her silver saree-jacket comboYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in love123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set up a national coordination team to monitor the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and flag any “discrepancies,” along with issues faced by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the country. The seven-member committee will be headed by BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh. Its…

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COP30 in Brazil concluded with India’s environment minister highlighting successful outcomes, including increased adaptation finance and a just transition mechanism. India played a key role in shaping decisions, reinforcing multilateralism and developing countries’ interests. Discussions on fossil fuels and deforestation occurred outside formal processes, while trade measures like CBAM were addressed. Bhupender Yadav (ANI) The 30th session of the UN climate change conference (COP30) concluded in Belem, Brazil on Nov 22, keeping alive the hope of multilateral processes to find answers to global problems. India was led by the country’s environment and climate change minister Bhupender Yadav during the crucial round of negotiations that finally ended with adopting the political outcome – Global Mutirao: Uniting humanity in a global mobilization against climate change – of the annual summit. Consensus on tripling adaptation finance by 2035, establishment of the Just Transition Mechanism, setting up a Global Implementation Accelerator – a two-year process to close the gap between current national climate plans and what is required to keep the global warming within 1.5 degree Celsius – and establishing a two-year work programme for delivery of climate finance are among the key outcomes of COP30. Yadav explained to Vishwa Mohan what these outcomes meant for India and what would be the fate of other critical issues which could not make it to the final decision document. Excerpts: Has the COP30 come up to the expectations of India?COP30 has fully met India’s expectations and stands as a strong affirmation of our leadership and commitment to climate multilateralism. The 29 decisions adopted by consensus clearly reflect India’s priorities across critical areas such as climate finance including adaptation finance, adaptation, unilateral trade measures, technology, and just transition, etc.India played a central role in shaping the ‘Mutirão’ Decision, which reinforces that multilateralism is working and must remain the backbone of global climate action.Driven by PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, India steered the group of like-minded developing countries. We were able to secure a dedicated two-year work programme on Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement that will bring renewed focus to the legally binding finance obligations of developed countries. Our persistent efforts also ensured that concerns on Unilateral Trade Measures were advanced.India’s expectations on the Global Goal on Adaptation namely flexibility, voluntary nature of indicators, nationally determined indicators, no additional reporting burdens, and continued technical refinement, are all embedded in the COP30 outcome.We also ensured the setting up of Technology Implementation Programme to facilitate implementation of technology needs of developing countries. Importantly, COP 30 has established an institutional arrangement for just transition, reflecting the needs and priorities of developing nations.Overall, India’s core objectives of upholding inclusivity, safeguarding interests of developing countries, and strengthening trust in the multilateral process, have been fully realized at COP30.What more could have been done in Belém?In line with the positions, we advanced throughout COP30. India firmly and confidently articulated its priorities, especially on matters of vital importance to developing countries. We are satisfied with the outcomes, notably the creation of the dedicated work programme on Article 9.1, which places renewed emphasis on the finance obligations of developed nations. COP30 marks an important step forward in strengthening equity and reinforcing climate justice within the multilateral process.What was India’s stand on two critical issues – roadmap on transitioning away from fossil fuels and ending deforestation – during the negotiation? Both these issues could not make it to the final decision text.The COP 30 Presidency’s Belém Roadmaps on ‘Forest and Climate’ and ‘Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Roadmap’ have been developed outside the formal UNFCCC processes. The Roadmap on Forest and Climate seeks to bring together Parties and stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to halt and reverse deforestation. The Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Roadmap aims to address the fiscal, economic, and social dimensions of the global energy transition, outlining credible pathways for scaling up zero- and low-carbon solutions, while fully recognising national and regional circumstances.India welcomes the Forest and Climate Roadmap. We take note of the Roadmap on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in the context of our national priorities and our long-standing commitment to ensuring energy security for our people.COP30 also witnessed the launch of the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), a mechanism designed to provide long-term, results-based payments to tropical forest countries for verified conservation of standing forests. The facility aims to mobilise more than .7 billion in its first phase and has received endorsement from 63 countries, thereby establishing a permanent capital base for global forest protection. India is among the countries endorsing the TFFF as an observer.Did India articulate its points on the EU’s unilateral trade measure such as CBAM? Will it still be implemented by the EU from next year as per its plan?With unilateral measures such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) already taking effect, and similar initiatives being considered by the United Kingdom and Canada, it was critical for India that this issue be taken up formally on the COP 30 agenda. India, together with the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC), tabled a proposal on “promoting international cooperation and addressing concerns arising from climate-change–related unilateral trade-restrictive measures.” Despite strong and unified opposition from developed countries, India pushed for substantive engagement. Intense negotiations followed, and although the matter did not enter the formal agenda, India secured a meaningful outcome.The COP30 decision reaffirmed that all Parties must cooperate to promote a supportive and open international economic system, one that advances sustainable economic growth and development, especially for developing countries, enabling them to more effectively address climate change. The decision also reiterated that climate-related measures including unilateral actions must not become tools for arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination, nor serve as disguised restrictions on international trade.Under the adopted decision, Parties will now begin structured dialogues from June 2027 to examine opportunities, challenges, and barriers related to strengthening international cooperation on the role of trade in climate action. A high-level event will be convened in 2028 to exchange experiences and perspectives, with a summary report to be presented later that year.This outcome ensures that the issue of unilateral trade measures such as CBAM is duly highlighted as impediment to an open and fair economic system and as barriers that constrain the ability of developing economies to pursue ambitious climate action.Did the absence of the US make any difference on the overall outcome of COP30?India emphasized that a rules-based multilateral framework remains indispensable for ensuring equity, trust, and predictability in global climate action. Consistent with this approach, Country Parties at COP 30 demonstrated a clear and united commitment to strengthen multilateral climate cooperation, reaffirming that only global collective actions can effectively address the challenge of climate change. The absence of a country did not make any difference on the overall outcome of COP30.Parties at COP30 collectively acknowledged that the Paris Agreement continues to deliver substantive progress towards its temperature goals. Scientific assessments highlighted that, without the Framework Convention and the Paris Agreement architecture, the world would have been on a trajectory toward 3.5 – 4 degree Celsius of warming. Instead, current commitments and cooperative mechanisms have meaningfully bent the curve downward, demonstrating the value and effectiveness of sustained global climate governance.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches TN; Sri Lanka Deaths Exceed 80Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit123PhotostoriesIn Pics | Tesla Opens India’s First All-In-One Facility in Gurgaon7 animals that became space travellers ahead of humansShilpa Shetty yet again serves major fashion goals with her silver saree-jacket comboYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memory123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

COP30 in Brazil concluded with India’s environment minister highlighting successful outcomes, including increased adaptation finance and a just transition mechanism. India played a key role in shaping decisions, reinforcing multilateralism and developing countries’ interests. Discussions on fossil fuels and deforestation occurred outside formal processes, while trade measures like CBAM were addressed. Bhupender Yadav (ANI) The 30th session of the UN climate change conference (COP30) concluded in Belem, Brazil on Nov 22, keeping alive the hope of multilateral processes to find answers to global problems. India was led by the country’s environment and climate change minister Bhupender Yadav during the crucial round of negotiations that finally ended with adopting the political outcome – Global Mutirao: Uniting humanity in a global mobilization against climate change – of the annual summit. Consensus on tripling adaptation finance by 2035, establishment of the Just Transition Mechanism, setting up a Global Implementation Accelerator – a two-year process to close the gap between current national climate plans and what is required to keep the global warming within 1.5 degree Celsius – and establishing a two-year work programme for delivery of climate finance are among the key outcomes of COP30. Yadav explained to Vishwa Mohan what these outcomes meant for India and what would be the fate of other critical issues which could not make it to the final decision document. Excerpts: Has the COP30 come up to the expectations of India?COP30 has fully met India’s expectations and stands as a strong affirmation of our leadership and commitment to climate multilateralism. The 29 decisions adopted by consensus clearly reflect India’s priorities across critical areas such as climate finance including adaptation finance, adaptation, unilateral trade measures, technology, and just transition, etc.India played a central role in shaping the ‘Mutirão’ Decision, which reinforces that multilateralism is working and must remain the backbone of global climate action.Driven by PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, India steered the group of like-minded developing countries. We were able to secure a dedicated two-year work programme on Article 9.1 of the Paris Agreement that will bring renewed focus to the legally binding finance obligations of developed countries. Our persistent efforts also ensured that concerns on Unilateral Trade Measures were advanced.India’s expectations on the Global Goal on Adaptation namely flexibility, voluntary nature of indicators, nationally determined indicators, no additional reporting burdens, and continued technical refinement, are all embedded in the COP30 outcome.We also ensured the setting up of Technology Implementation Programme to facilitate implementation of technology needs of developing countries. Importantly, COP 30 has established an institutional arrangement for just transition, reflecting the needs and priorities of developing nations.Overall, India’s core objectives of upholding inclusivity, safeguarding interests of developing countries, and strengthening trust in the multilateral process, have been fully realized at COP30.What more could have been done in Belém?In line with the positions, we advanced throughout COP30. India firmly and confidently articulated its priorities, especially on matters of vital importance to developing countries. We are satisfied with the outcomes, notably the creation of the dedicated work programme on Article 9.1, which places renewed emphasis on the finance obligations of developed nations. COP30 marks an important step forward in strengthening equity and reinforcing climate justice within the multilateral process.What was India’s stand on two critical issues – roadmap on transitioning away from fossil fuels and ending deforestation – during the negotiation? Both these issues could not make it to the final decision text.The COP 30 Presidency’s Belém Roadmaps on ‘Forest and Climate’ and ‘Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Roadmap’ have been developed outside the formal UNFCCC processes. The Roadmap on Forest and Climate seeks to bring together Parties and stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to halt and reverse deforestation. The Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels Roadmap aims to address the fiscal, economic, and social dimensions of the global energy transition, outlining credible pathways for scaling up zero- and low-carbon solutions, while fully recognising national and regional circumstances.India welcomes the Forest and Climate Roadmap. We take note of the Roadmap on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in the context of our national priorities and our long-standing commitment to ensuring energy security for our people.COP30 also witnessed the launch of the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF), a mechanism designed to provide long-term, results-based payments to tropical forest countries for verified conservation of standing forests. The facility aims to mobilise more than $6.7 billion in its first phase and has received endorsement from 63 countries, thereby establishing a permanent capital base for global forest protection. India is among the countries endorsing the TFFF as an observer.Did India articulate its points on the EU’s unilateral trade measure such as CBAM? Will it still be implemented by the EU from next year as per its plan?With unilateral measures such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) already taking effect, and similar initiatives being considered by the United Kingdom and Canada, it was critical for India that this issue be taken up formally on the COP 30 agenda. India, together with the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC), tabled a proposal on “promoting international cooperation and addressing concerns arising from climate-change–related unilateral trade-restrictive measures.” Despite strong and unified opposition from developed countries, India pushed for substantive engagement. Intense negotiations followed, and although the matter did not enter the formal agenda, India secured a meaningful outcome.The COP30 decision reaffirmed that all Parties must cooperate to promote a supportive and open international economic system, one that advances sustainable economic growth and development, especially for developing countries, enabling them to more effectively address climate change. The decision also reiterated that climate-related measures including unilateral actions must not become tools for arbitrary or unjustifiable discrimination, nor serve as disguised restrictions on international trade.Under the adopted decision, Parties will now begin structured dialogues from June 2027 to examine opportunities, challenges, and barriers related to strengthening international cooperation on the role of trade in climate action. A high-level event will be convened in 2028 to exchange experiences and perspectives, with a summary report to be presented later that year.This outcome ensures that the issue of unilateral trade measures such as CBAM is duly highlighted as impediment to an open and fair economic system and as barriers that constrain the ability of developing economies to pursue ambitious climate action.Did the absence of the US make any difference on the overall outcome of COP30?India emphasized that a rules-based multilateral framework remains indispensable for ensuring equity, trust, and predictability in global climate action. Consistent with this approach, Country Parties at COP 30 demonstrated a clear and united commitment to strengthen multilateral climate cooperation, reaffirming that only global collective actions can effectively address the challenge of climate change. The absence of a country did not make any difference on the overall outcome of COP30.Parties at COP30 collectively acknowledged that the Paris Agreement continues to deliver substantive progress towards its temperature goals. Scientific assessments highlighted that, without the Framework Convention and the Paris Agreement architecture, the world would have been on a trajectory toward 3.5 – 4 degree Celsius of warming. Instead, current commitments and cooperative mechanisms have meaningfully bent the curve downward, demonstrating the value and effectiveness of sustained global climate governance.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIMD Issues Red Alert as Cyclone Ditwah Approaches TN; Sri Lanka Deaths Exceed 80Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit123PhotostoriesIn Pics | Tesla Opens India’s First All-In-One Facility in Gurgaon7 animals that became space travellers ahead of humansShilpa Shetty yet again serves major fashion goals with her silver saree-jacket comboYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memory123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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The 30th session of the UN climate change conference (COP30) concluded in Belem, Brazil on Nov 22, keeping alive the hope of multilateral processes to find answers to global problems. India was led by the country’s environment and climate change minister Bhupender Yadav during the crucial round of negotiations that finally ended with adopting the…

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Karnataka’s Congress faces a leadership dilemma as Chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar present a united front after intense speculation. The party grapples with balancing the influential AHINDA coalition and Vokkaliga support, crucial for its electoral success, as a potential midterm leadership change remains unresolved. The Karnataka power struggle, simmering for months and boiling over in the past week, took an unexpectedly choreographed turn this morning. Chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, appeared together for a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru, their first joint engagement since the renewed speculation over a midterm change of leadership. Later, the two leaders held a brief press conference, presenting a picture of unity and saying that there were “no differences” even as the political machinery around them remains anything but settled.Their appearance did little to quiet the central question: whether the Congress should persist with Siddaramaiah for a full five-year term or honour what many in the party believe was an unwritten 2023 understanding to hand over the chief ministership to Shivakumar at the halfway mark. If anything, the carefully staged optics, forced by the Congress high command, only underscored the stakes. The party’s largest state government is caught between two leaders who represent different regions, different caste networks and different styles of politics. Both are indispensable. Neither can be easily sidelined.Also Read: What happened in high-stakes breakfast meet between CM Siddaramaiah, DK ShivakumarOver the past week, Karnataka’s political theatre were shifted from Vidhana Soudha to New Delhi, where groups of MLAs landed to press their case with the high command. Religious seers spoke out, caste associations issued warnings and cabinet colleagues have chosen their words with increasing precision.The AICC leadership might have been able to delay the decision for now but in reality confronts a dilemma that runs deeper than personalities in Karnataka: how to preserve the delicate alliance of AHINDA voters and Vokkaliga mobilisation that gave Congress 136 seats in 2023.The power-sharing question — never confirmed, never denied — has finally arrived at its moment of reckoning. Today’s show of unity may have bought time, but it has not resolved the question that will shape both the government’s stability and the party’s prospects in 2028: who should lead Karnataka for the remainder of this term, and at what political cost?The recent showdown was not merely a spat between two ambitious men. It is the product of a far deeper tension – between social coalitions and caste networks, between ideological appeal and organisational muscle, between the leader who brings votes and the one who converts those votes into victory. In Karnataka, Congress’s major bastion in the South, those forces have collided.Also Read: Did Congress high command fail to act on time, yet again?The question is no longer simply who sits in the chief minister’s chair. It is whether Congress can hold together the coalition that delivered it 136 seats in 2023, its best performance in Karnataka’s history, or whether the cracks visible recently will widen into a full-blown rupture.A deal that was never confirmed & never deniedWhen the Congress swept to power in May 2023, the celebration masked an immediate dilemma. The party had fought the election with two towering leaders – Siddaramaiah, the seasoned chief ministerial face who carried the AHINDA coalition of minorities, backward classes and Dalits; and DK Shivakumar, the state party president whose Vokkaliga influence and organisational firepower had helped dismantle the JD(S) in Old Mysuru.The question of who would lead was so contentious that party negotiators, meeting in a Bengaluru hotel for hours, were forced to engineer a delicate truce. What emerged was a dual arrangement: Siddaramaiah would become chief minister, and Shivakumar would serve as deputy CM and continue as state Congress chief.Officially, that was the end of it. Unofficially, almost everyone in Karnataka politics believed there was a rotation understanding – that Siddaramaiah would govern for 2.5 years and Shivakumar would take over for the latter half. The party never confirmed it. Neither leader openly acknowledged it.But neither denied it.This ambiguity held the coalition together – until now.Two men, two mandatesTo understand why this dispute has spiraled, it is important to understand the two fundamentally different power bases Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar command.The AHINDA architectSiddaramaiah, now in his late 70s, is not just another regional satrap. Born into a Kuruba OBC family and shaped by socialist politics, he crafted AHINDA (minorities, backward classes and Dalits) as a counterweight to dominant-caste politics. Over four decades, he turned it from an idea into a social bloc.AHINDA is not a single caste. It is a mosaic stretching across Karnataka – non-dominant OBCs in the north, Dalits in central districts, Muslims in urban clusters, tribals in forest belts. In 2023, they voted overwhelmingly for Congress.In many villages, Siddaramaiah is not referred to by name but as “nam’ma manushya” (our man). His welfare agenda, free bus travel for women, cash transfers, rice entitlements, subsidised power, deepened that connection. The Karnataka State Federation of Backward Class Communities (KSFBCC) has warned Congress that any attempt to unseat Siddaramaiah in the wake of power strife in the state will have a bearing on the party.The Vokkaliga strongmanDK Shivakumar, by contrast, emerged from the rugged, faction-ridden politics of Old Mysuru. His constituency, Kanakapura, is carved out of Vokkaliga heartland. His rise has been defined by a willingness to fight, sometimes literally, for political turf.Where Siddaramaiah speaks of social justice, Shivakumar speaks of loyalty. He is the organiser who mobilises crowds, funds campaigns, manages crises, and negotiates defections. He is also Congress’s biggest Vokkaliga face at a time when the JD(S) is weakened and the BJP is eyeing gains in the region.His win in 2023 was emphatic – 75% vote share, defeating former BJP deputy CM R Ashoka by over 1.2 lakh votes. For Vokkaligas, this proved his stature. For the Congress machine, it proved his indispensability.These two power structures, AHINDA and Vokkaliga, are not interchangeable. Congress relies on both. And that dependence is central to the present crisis.A map split between two political logicsKarnataka’s 2023 electoral map revealed a kind of dualism that Congress must navigate carefully.AHINDA-heavy Kalyana Karnataka delivered a decisive win for Siddaramaiah’s brand of welfare and identity politics.Old Mysuru, where Vokkaliga votes matter, swung unexpectedly towards Congress reflecting Shivakumar’s influence and organisational discipline.Lingayat-dominant regions, long considered BJP bastions, also saw surprising gains for Congress: the party improved from 20 seats in 2018 to 42 seats in 2023.Urban Bengaluru aligned with the party’s welfare pitch, especially among women and minority voters.Senior party officials involved in the campaign often describe the 2023 victory as the result of complementary strengths: Siddaramaiah’s ability to attract votes from marginalised groups and women, and Shivakumar’s ability to translate that support into seats through booth-level management.Both contributions were essential. And both now complicate the succession question.Delhi becomes the battlegroundIn recent days, the focus of Karnataka politics shifted to Delhi. Legislators aligned with Shivakumar traveled to the capital to meet senior party leaders, hoping to press the case for a midterm transition. According to people familiar with the meetings, these MLAs emphasised the perceived understanding on rotation and argued that the party’s credibility depended on honoring it.Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah has clearly stated that he intends to complete a full term and his supporters have emphasised the importance of administrative continuity and safeguarding the welfare-driven political coalition that brought the party its 2023 mandate. The backdoor meetings, public remarks by leaders and final admission by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge shows how complicated the decision is.The role of seers and community voicesIn Karnataka, religious heads of major communities play an important role in shaping political narratives. Several Vokkaliga seers publicly signaled support for Shivakumar’s claim to the chief ministership, emphasising that the community had not held the post since the early 2000s. This created additional pressure by framing the question as one of caste representation.AHINDA-aligned voices, meanwhile, conveyed concerns – either directly or through political messaging – that sidelining Siddaramaiah could weaken the social coalition that has backed Congress for over a decade. Their argument centered on stability and the electoral risks of alienating backward-class and Dalit voters.Siddaramaiah: Stability and mandateSiddaramaiah has maintained publicly that he intends to complete a full five-year term, saying earlier this year that he had been sworn in to govern for the entire duration. His position is anchored in administrative logic: major welfare programs require continuity and the party won the mandate with him as the projected chief ministerial face.Supporters of Siddaramaiah often point to the strong performance of AHINDA regions in 2023, arguing that any sudden shift in leadership could dilute the political momentum built around welfare schemes and social justice politics.Shivakumar: Organisation and representationShivakumar has largely avoided direct confrontation in public, consistently saying that the party leadership would decide the matter. But his camp’s position has been clear: many MLAs believe he was central to the 2023 victory and that the understanding reached during the post-election negotiations should be upheld.In addition to his organisational strengths, the political significance of the Vokkaliga community works in Shivakumar’s favour. With JD(S) weakened and BJP attempting to make inroads in Old Mysuru, elevating Shivakumar could help consolidate a valuable electoral base.A dilemma unlike any otherThe Congress’s central leadership must weigh several competing risks:If Siddaramaiah continues for the full term:Vokkaliga discontent could grow.Shivakumar’s organisational apparatus could lose enthusiasm.Old Mysuru gains may be difficult to sustain in 2028.If Shivakumar takes over midterm:AHINDA voters may feel sidelined.Welfare-driven governance could lose coherence.Siddaramaiah’s loyalists in the cabinet and administrative apparatus may resist or slow political implementation.If Congress announces a future-dated transition:Both camps may continue positioning themselves aggressively.Governance could enter a prolonged period of negotiation and factional balancing.MLAs may interpret any ambiguity as a sign to negotiate personal positions.Congress has faced similar leadership battles in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and eventually lost the power in these states.What happens nextThe Congress high command – Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge – is expected to take a decision soon. Reports suggest the timing is tied to the upcoming Parliament session and the state assembly calendar.The possible outcomes are straightforward:Siddaramaiah continues for the full term, with cabinet adjustments to accommodate Shivakumar’s supporters.Shivakumar takes over now, with assurances of administrative stability and a negotiated division of responsibilities.A future-dated transition is announced, preserving temporary balance but delaying final resolution.Each scenario carries political risks that will reverberate through 2028, when Karnataka returns to the polls.The larger questionThe debate over succession has exposed a deeper question for Congress: Can the party manage a coalition built on two separate pillars when it must choose only one leader to represent it?Karnataka delivered Congress not just a numerical mandate, but a symbolic victory against the BJP’s national dominance. It showcased a model built on welfare, caste coalition-building and organisational renewal.If Congress handles the transition smoothly, Karnataka could remain a stronghold and a template. If it mishandles it, the state could fall out of the party’s hands, in a familiar cycle of its recent history.Either way, the central challenge remains unchanged:Congress must choose a leader without losing any camp.And in Karnataka, that has never been an easy choice.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSiddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South Goa123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Karnataka’s Congress faces a leadership dilemma as Chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar present a united front after intense speculation. The party grapples with balancing the influential AHINDA coalition and Vokkaliga support, crucial for its electoral success, as a potential midterm leadership change remains unresolved. The Karnataka power struggle, simmering for months and boiling over in the past week, took an unexpectedly choreographed turn this morning. Chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, appeared together for a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru, their first joint engagement since the renewed speculation over a midterm change of leadership. Later, the two leaders held a brief press conference, presenting a picture of unity and saying that there were “no differences” even as the political machinery around them remains anything but settled.Their appearance did little to quiet the central question: whether the Congress should persist with Siddaramaiah for a full five-year term or honour what many in the party believe was an unwritten 2023 understanding to hand over the chief ministership to Shivakumar at the halfway mark. If anything, the carefully staged optics, forced by the Congress high command, only underscored the stakes. The party’s largest state government is caught between two leaders who represent different regions, different caste networks and different styles of politics. Both are indispensable. Neither can be easily sidelined.Also Read: What happened in high-stakes breakfast meet between CM Siddaramaiah, DK ShivakumarOver the past week, Karnataka’s political theatre were shifted from Vidhana Soudha to New Delhi, where groups of MLAs landed to press their case with the high command. Religious seers spoke out, caste associations issued warnings and cabinet colleagues have chosen their words with increasing precision.The AICC leadership might have been able to delay the decision for now but in reality confronts a dilemma that runs deeper than personalities in Karnataka: how to preserve the delicate alliance of AHINDA voters and Vokkaliga mobilisation that gave Congress 136 seats in 2023.The power-sharing question — never confirmed, never denied — has finally arrived at its moment of reckoning. Today’s show of unity may have bought time, but it has not resolved the question that will shape both the government’s stability and the party’s prospects in 2028: who should lead Karnataka for the remainder of this term, and at what political cost?The recent showdown was not merely a spat between two ambitious men. It is the product of a far deeper tension – between social coalitions and caste networks, between ideological appeal and organisational muscle, between the leader who brings votes and the one who converts those votes into victory. In Karnataka, Congress’s major bastion in the South, those forces have collided.Also Read: Did Congress high command fail to act on time, yet again?The question is no longer simply who sits in the chief minister’s chair. It is whether Congress can hold together the coalition that delivered it 136 seats in 2023, its best performance in Karnataka’s history, or whether the cracks visible recently will widen into a full-blown rupture.A deal that was never confirmed & never deniedWhen the Congress swept to power in May 2023, the celebration masked an immediate dilemma. The party had fought the election with two towering leaders – Siddaramaiah, the seasoned chief ministerial face who carried the AHINDA coalition of minorities, backward classes and Dalits; and DK Shivakumar, the state party president whose Vokkaliga influence and organisational firepower had helped dismantle the JD(S) in Old Mysuru.The question of who would lead was so contentious that party negotiators, meeting in a Bengaluru hotel for hours, were forced to engineer a delicate truce. What emerged was a dual arrangement: Siddaramaiah would become chief minister, and Shivakumar would serve as deputy CM and continue as state Congress chief.Officially, that was the end of it. Unofficially, almost everyone in Karnataka politics believed there was a rotation understanding – that Siddaramaiah would govern for 2.5 years and Shivakumar would take over for the latter half. The party never confirmed it. Neither leader openly acknowledged it.But neither denied it.This ambiguity held the coalition together – until now.Two men, two mandatesTo understand why this dispute has spiraled, it is important to understand the two fundamentally different power bases Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar command.The AHINDA architectSiddaramaiah, now in his late 70s, is not just another regional satrap. Born into a Kuruba OBC family and shaped by socialist politics, he crafted AHINDA (minorities, backward classes and Dalits) as a counterweight to dominant-caste politics. Over four decades, he turned it from an idea into a social bloc.AHINDA is not a single caste. It is a mosaic stretching across Karnataka – non-dominant OBCs in the north, Dalits in central districts, Muslims in urban clusters, tribals in forest belts. In 2023, they voted overwhelmingly for Congress.In many villages, Siddaramaiah is not referred to by name but as “nam’ma manushya” (our man). His welfare agenda, free bus travel for women, cash transfers, rice entitlements, subsidised power, deepened that connection. The Karnataka State Federation of Backward Class Communities (KSFBCC) has warned Congress that any attempt to unseat Siddaramaiah in the wake of power strife in the state will have a bearing on the party.The Vokkaliga strongmanDK Shivakumar, by contrast, emerged from the rugged, faction-ridden politics of Old Mysuru. His constituency, Kanakapura, is carved out of Vokkaliga heartland. His rise has been defined by a willingness to fight, sometimes literally, for political turf.Where Siddaramaiah speaks of social justice, Shivakumar speaks of loyalty. He is the organiser who mobilises crowds, funds campaigns, manages crises, and negotiates defections. He is also Congress’s biggest Vokkaliga face at a time when the JD(S) is weakened and the BJP is eyeing gains in the region.His win in 2023 was emphatic – 75% vote share, defeating former BJP deputy CM R Ashoka by over 1.2 lakh votes. For Vokkaligas, this proved his stature. For the Congress machine, it proved his indispensability.These two power structures, AHINDA and Vokkaliga, are not interchangeable. Congress relies on both. And that dependence is central to the present crisis.A map split between two political logicsKarnataka’s 2023 electoral map revealed a kind of dualism that Congress must navigate carefully.AHINDA-heavy Kalyana Karnataka delivered a decisive win for Siddaramaiah’s brand of welfare and identity politics.Old Mysuru, where Vokkaliga votes matter, swung unexpectedly towards Congress reflecting Shivakumar’s influence and organisational discipline.Lingayat-dominant regions, long considered BJP bastions, also saw surprising gains for Congress: the party improved from 20 seats in 2018 to 42 seats in 2023.Urban Bengaluru aligned with the party’s welfare pitch, especially among women and minority voters.Senior party officials involved in the campaign often describe the 2023 victory as the result of complementary strengths: Siddaramaiah’s ability to attract votes from marginalised groups and women, and Shivakumar’s ability to translate that support into seats through booth-level management.Both contributions were essential. And both now complicate the succession question.Delhi becomes the battlegroundIn recent days, the focus of Karnataka politics shifted to Delhi. Legislators aligned with Shivakumar traveled to the capital to meet senior party leaders, hoping to press the case for a midterm transition. According to people familiar with the meetings, these MLAs emphasised the perceived understanding on rotation and argued that the party’s credibility depended on honoring it.Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah has clearly stated that he intends to complete a full term and his supporters have emphasised the importance of administrative continuity and safeguarding the welfare-driven political coalition that brought the party its 2023 mandate. The backdoor meetings, public remarks by leaders and final admission by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge shows how complicated the decision is.The role of seers and community voicesIn Karnataka, religious heads of major communities play an important role in shaping political narratives. Several Vokkaliga seers publicly signaled support for Shivakumar’s claim to the chief ministership, emphasising that the community had not held the post since the early 2000s. This created additional pressure by framing the question as one of caste representation.AHINDA-aligned voices, meanwhile, conveyed concerns – either directly or through political messaging – that sidelining Siddaramaiah could weaken the social coalition that has backed Congress for over a decade. Their argument centered on stability and the electoral risks of alienating backward-class and Dalit voters.Siddaramaiah: Stability and mandateSiddaramaiah has maintained publicly that he intends to complete a full five-year term, saying earlier this year that he had been sworn in to govern for the entire duration. His position is anchored in administrative logic: major welfare programs require continuity and the party won the mandate with him as the projected chief ministerial face.Supporters of Siddaramaiah often point to the strong performance of AHINDA regions in 2023, arguing that any sudden shift in leadership could dilute the political momentum built around welfare schemes and social justice politics.Shivakumar: Organisation and representationShivakumar has largely avoided direct confrontation in public, consistently saying that the party leadership would decide the matter. But his camp’s position has been clear: many MLAs believe he was central to the 2023 victory and that the understanding reached during the post-election negotiations should be upheld.In addition to his organisational strengths, the political significance of the Vokkaliga community works in Shivakumar’s favour. With JD(S) weakened and BJP attempting to make inroads in Old Mysuru, elevating Shivakumar could help consolidate a valuable electoral base.A dilemma unlike any otherThe Congress’s central leadership must weigh several competing risks:If Siddaramaiah continues for the full term:Vokkaliga discontent could grow.Shivakumar’s organisational apparatus could lose enthusiasm.Old Mysuru gains may be difficult to sustain in 2028.If Shivakumar takes over midterm:AHINDA voters may feel sidelined.Welfare-driven governance could lose coherence.Siddaramaiah’s loyalists in the cabinet and administrative apparatus may resist or slow political implementation.If Congress announces a future-dated transition:Both camps may continue positioning themselves aggressively.Governance could enter a prolonged period of negotiation and factional balancing.MLAs may interpret any ambiguity as a sign to negotiate personal positions.Congress has faced similar leadership battles in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, and eventually lost the power in these states.What happens nextThe Congress high command – Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge – is expected to take a decision soon. Reports suggest the timing is tied to the upcoming Parliament session and the state assembly calendar.The possible outcomes are straightforward:Siddaramaiah continues for the full term, with cabinet adjustments to accommodate Shivakumar’s supporters.Shivakumar takes over now, with assurances of administrative stability and a negotiated division of responsibilities.A future-dated transition is announced, preserving temporary balance but delaying final resolution.Each scenario carries political risks that will reverberate through 2028, when Karnataka returns to the polls.The larger questionThe debate over succession has exposed a deeper question for Congress: Can the party manage a coalition built on two separate pillars when it must choose only one leader to represent it?Karnataka delivered Congress not just a numerical mandate, but a symbolic victory against the BJP’s national dominance. It showcased a model built on welfare, caste coalition-building and organisational renewal.If Congress handles the transition smoothly, Karnataka could remain a stronghold and a template. If it mishandles it, the state could fall out of the party’s hands, in a familiar cycle of its recent history.Either way, the central challenge remains unchanged:Congress must choose a leader without losing any camp.And in Karnataka, that has never been an easy choice.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSiddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South Goa123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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The Karnataka power struggle, simmering for months and boiling over in the past week, took an unexpectedly choreographed turn this morning. Chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, appeared together for a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru, their first joint engagement since the renewed speculation over a midterm change of leadership. Later, the two leaders…

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Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, Anmol Bishnoi, has been remanded to NIA custody in Delhi following his extradition from the US. Wanted in several high-profile cases including the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, Anmol is accused of aiding terror activities and extortion from abroad. His arrest is part of a larger probe into a terror syndicate. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday extended the NIA custody of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, Anmol Bishnoi. Just days earlier, Anmol, wanted in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case, was extradited from the United States to India. The NIA took him into custody immediately after he landed in Delhi.He was arrested in connection with a 2022 case probing an alleged nexus between criminal gangs in India and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), which investigators say was used to raise funds, recruit youths, and plan terror attacks. According to the NIA, Anmol was accused of providing shelter and logistical support to gang shooters and operatives in the US “He was also allegedly engaged in extortion in India from foreign soil with the help of other gangsters,” the agency stated.Apart from being wanted in Baba Siddique’s murder case, Anmol is also accused in the firing at actor Salman Khan’s residence in April 2024 and the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, among other crimes. He was “removed” from the US on November 18 after being detained there in November last year.On the run since 2022, the US-based Anmol is the 19th person arrested in the terror-syndicate case linked to his jailed brother, Lawrence Bishnoi. He was charged by the NIA in March 2023 after investigators concluded he had helped designated terrorist Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi carry out multiple crimes between 2020 and 2023.His deportation to India was coordinated by the NIA.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSiddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South Goa123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, Anmol Bishnoi, has been remanded to NIA custody in Delhi following his extradition from the US. Wanted in several high-profile cases including the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, Anmol is accused of aiding terror activities and extortion from abroad. His arrest is part of a larger probe into a terror syndicate. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday extended the NIA custody of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, Anmol Bishnoi. Just days earlier, Anmol, wanted in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case, was extradited from the United States to India. The NIA took him into custody immediately after he landed in Delhi.He was arrested in connection with a 2022 case probing an alleged nexus between criminal gangs in India and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), which investigators say was used to raise funds, recruit youths, and plan terror attacks. According to the NIA, Anmol was accused of providing shelter and logistical support to gang shooters and operatives in the US “He was also allegedly engaged in extortion in India from foreign soil with the help of other gangsters,” the agency stated.Apart from being wanted in Baba Siddique’s murder case, Anmol is also accused in the firing at actor Salman Khan’s residence in April 2024 and the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, among other crimes. He was “removed” from the US on November 18 after being detained there in November last year.On the run since 2022, the US-based Anmol is the 19th person arrested in the terror-syndicate case linked to his jailed brother, Lawrence Bishnoi. He was charged by the NIA in March 2023 after investigators concluded he had helped designated terrorist Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bishnoi carry out multiple crimes between 2020 and 2023.His deportation to India was coordinated by the NIA.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSiddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South Goa123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday extended the NIA custody of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother, Anmol Bishnoi. Just days earlier, Anmol, wanted in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case, was extradited from the United States to India. The NIA took him into custody immediately after he landed in Delhi.He was arrested in connection…

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Delhi Police apprehended wanted gangster Harsimran, a close associate of Goldy Dhillon, after his deportation from Bangkok. Harsimran, who fled India on a fake passport, is implicated in numerous criminal cases, including extortion and murder. His arrest is a significant blow to Dhillon’s international crime network. Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested wanted gangster Harsimran, a close aide of foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon, after he was deported from Bangkok for allegedly fleeing India on a fake passport, officials said on Saturday.Officials said that the accused left India in January using a forged passport issued in the name of “Rajesh Singh” from Gorakhpur. With help from Dhillon’s network and human traffickers, he travelled to Bangkok, later attempting to reach Dubai, the US and Europe.His attempts to enter Europe through Azerbaijan and later the Belarus-Latvia-Poland route failed, leading to deportations.After returning to Bangkok for a visa extension, he was detained by local authorities following alerts from the agencies. He is currently under interrogation.The forged passport was revoked by the Ministry of External Affairs, paving the way for his deportation on Wednesday. He was arrested on arrival at Delhi airport and booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.A “bad character” of Shalimar Bagh police station, Harsimran faces 23 criminal cases, including extortion, murder and attempt to murder, news agency PTI reported. He was convicted in two cases and allegedly threatened a key witness, demanding Rs 50 lakh to turn hostile. A fresh FIR was registered against him in Mukherjee Nagar earlier this year. After securing bail, he stopped attending court hearings in at least 14 cases.Police said he initially began as a wrestler in Delhi and Maharashtra before entering organised crime through local gangs in Burari and Sagarpur, eventually aligning with Dhillon’s group to set up international operations.Investigators had been tracking him since the arrest of Mahender Singh in a 2010 murder case, who revealed that the seized weapons were sourced by Harsimran. A Lookout Circular was issued and central agencies coordinated to locate him abroad, they added.Dhillon, who is currently operating from Europe, is a key figure linked to multiple international extortion and firing cases, including the shootings at comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Canada earlier this year. Police said that he has been trying to expand his gang’s network overseas with the support of associates like Harsimran. The crime branch had earlier arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Shekhon, another key Dhillon aide, for his alleged role in three attacks on the restaurant between July and October. The shootings were carried out using automatic weapons. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSiddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South Goa123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Delhi Police apprehended wanted gangster Harsimran, a close associate of Goldy Dhillon, after his deportation from Bangkok. Harsimran, who fled India on a fake passport, is implicated in numerous criminal cases, including extortion and murder. His arrest is a significant blow to Dhillon’s international crime network. Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested wanted gangster Harsimran, a close aide of foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon, after he was deported from Bangkok for allegedly fleeing India on a fake passport, officials said on Saturday.Officials said that the accused left India in January using a forged passport issued in the name of “Rajesh Singh” from Gorakhpur. With help from Dhillon’s network and human traffickers, he travelled to Bangkok, later attempting to reach Dubai, the US and Europe.His attempts to enter Europe through Azerbaijan and later the Belarus-Latvia-Poland route failed, leading to deportations.After returning to Bangkok for a visa extension, he was detained by local authorities following alerts from the agencies. He is currently under interrogation.The forged passport was revoked by the Ministry of External Affairs, paving the way for his deportation on Wednesday. He was arrested on arrival at Delhi airport and booked under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.A “bad character” of Shalimar Bagh police station, Harsimran faces 23 criminal cases, including extortion, murder and attempt to murder, news agency PTI reported. He was convicted in two cases and allegedly threatened a key witness, demanding Rs 50 lakh to turn hostile. A fresh FIR was registered against him in Mukherjee Nagar earlier this year. After securing bail, he stopped attending court hearings in at least 14 cases.Police said he initially began as a wrestler in Delhi and Maharashtra before entering organised crime through local gangs in Burari and Sagarpur, eventually aligning with Dhillon’s group to set up international operations.Investigators had been tracking him since the arrest of Mahender Singh in a 2010 murder case, who revealed that the seized weapons were sourced by Harsimran. A Lookout Circular was issued and central agencies coordinated to locate him abroad, they added.Dhillon, who is currently operating from Europe, is a key figure linked to multiple international extortion and firing cases, including the shootings at comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Café in Canada earlier this year. Police said that he has been trying to expand his gang’s network overseas with the support of associates like Harsimran. The crime branch had earlier arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Shekhon, another key Dhillon aide, for his alleged role in three attacks on the restaurant between July and October. The shootings were carried out using automatic weapons. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSiddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Project Unity After High-Stakes Karnataka Meet Amid Rumours Of Cong RiftEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South Goa123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested wanted gangster Harsimran, a close aide of foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon, after he was deported from Bangkok for allegedly fleeing India on a fake passport, officials said on Saturday.Officials said that the accused left India in January using a forged passport issued in the name of…

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India’s digital organ donation registry has surpassed 4.54 lakh pledges since its launch, with Maharashtra leading the nation. The data highlights a significant state-wise disparity in participation, influenced by awareness and local engagement. While the 30-35 age group shows the highest commitment, younger adults are also actively pledging, and the gender gap is narrowing. AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: India’s digital organ-donation registry has crossed 4.54 lakh pledges since its launch on September 17, 2023 — but the numbers reveal a striking state-wise divide, with a handful of states driving the national momentum while others lag far behind. According to fresh data from the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), Maharashtra tops the country with 1,11,815 digital pledges, followed by Rajasthan (91,043) and Karnataka (52,304), showing a pattern officials describe as a mix of awareness, culture and local engagement.Delhi, despite being a major medical hub, ranks 15th with just 5,506 people pledging their organs. Officials say this is because pledges are linked to Aadhaar and counted in one’s home state. “A large proportion of Delhi residents are from UP, Haryana and other states. Their pledges automatically get added to their state tally,” explained Dr Anil Kumar, Director, NOTTO.Other leading states include Gujarat (41,400), Madhya Pradesh (24,215), Telangana (16,132), Tamil Nadu (14,522), Uttar Pradesh (14,020), Andhra Pradesh (9,919) and Kerala (9,792). Officials noted that Maharashtra’s strong culture of voluntary blood donation reflects in organ pledging as well. “They’re more open and compassionate,” said Dr Kumar.Age trends show the 30–35 age group leading the national pledge map with 1,95,556 registrations, a pattern officials link to “maturity, awareness and better understanding of the subject.” But younger adults are not far behind: 1,35,728 people aged 18–30 have pledged their organs. “The youth need engagement — they are focused on careers, but when motivated, they come forward strongly,” said an official.The gender gap is also narrowing. Male pledgers total 2,44,236, while female pledgers stand at 2,07,749, a difference officials say is “far smaller than expected in a country where health-related decisions often show gender imbalance.”The digital registry also maps organs pledged: liver (3,14,475), heart (3,13,449), lungs (2,87,632), intestine (2,70,802), pancreas (2,73,134) and kidney (1,22,554). Officials caution that pledging doesn’t guarantee that all organs can be donated — after natural death only corneas, skin and bone can be retrieved, while solid organs can be donated only in cases of brain death.Aadhaar-linked registration has made tracking possible for the first time. Earlier, 17–18 lakh people had pledged on paper, but the system could not confirm whether donation actually took place. Now, OTP-based verification ties each pledge to a unique ID — although officials admit many people still hesitate to share Aadhaar due to fear of fraud. “Even though this is a government registry, mistrust remains,” an official said.With the digital platform removing logistical barriers, officials say India’s challenge is now cultural, not technological. As one senior health official put it: “The system is ready. The real question is — how many more Indians are willing to say yes?”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 MediaVideosEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade Negotiations123PhotostoriesEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

India’s digital organ donation registry has surpassed 4.54 lakh pledges since its launch, with Maharashtra leading the nation. The data highlights a significant state-wise disparity in participation, influenced by awareness and local engagement. While the 30-35 age group shows the highest commitment, younger adults are also actively pledging, and the gender gap is narrowing. AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: India’s digital organ-donation registry has crossed 4.54 lakh pledges since its launch on September 17, 2023 — but the numbers reveal a striking state-wise divide, with a handful of states driving the national momentum while others lag far behind. According to fresh data from the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), Maharashtra tops the country with 1,11,815 digital pledges, followed by Rajasthan (91,043) and Karnataka (52,304), showing a pattern officials describe as a mix of awareness, culture and local engagement.Delhi, despite being a major medical hub, ranks 15th with just 5,506 people pledging their organs. Officials say this is because pledges are linked to Aadhaar and counted in one’s home state. “A large proportion of Delhi residents are from UP, Haryana and other states. Their pledges automatically get added to their state tally,” explained Dr Anil Kumar, Director, NOTTO.Other leading states include Gujarat (41,400), Madhya Pradesh (24,215), Telangana (16,132), Tamil Nadu (14,522), Uttar Pradesh (14,020), Andhra Pradesh (9,919) and Kerala (9,792). Officials noted that Maharashtra’s strong culture of voluntary blood donation reflects in organ pledging as well. “They’re more open and compassionate,” said Dr Kumar.Age trends show the 30–35 age group leading the national pledge map with 1,95,556 registrations, a pattern officials link to “maturity, awareness and better understanding of the subject.” But younger adults are not far behind: 1,35,728 people aged 18–30 have pledged their organs. “The youth need engagement — they are focused on careers, but when motivated, they come forward strongly,” said an official.The gender gap is also narrowing. Male pledgers total 2,44,236, while female pledgers stand at 2,07,749, a difference officials say is “far smaller than expected in a country where health-related decisions often show gender imbalance.”The digital registry also maps organs pledged: liver (3,14,475), heart (3,13,449), lungs (2,87,632), intestine (2,70,802), pancreas (2,73,134) and kidney (1,22,554). Officials caution that pledging doesn’t guarantee that all organs can be donated — after natural death only corneas, skin and bone can be retrieved, while solid organs can be donated only in cases of brain death.Aadhaar-linked registration has made tracking possible for the first time. Earlier, 17–18 lakh people had pledged on paper, but the system could not confirm whether donation actually took place. Now, OTP-based verification ties each pledge to a unique ID — although officials admit many people still hesitate to share Aadhaar due to fear of fraud. “Even though this is a government registry, mistrust remains,” an official said.With the digital platform removing logistical barriers, officials say India’s challenge is now cultural, not technological. As one senior health official put it: “The system is ready. The real question is — how many more Indians are willing to say yes?”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 MediaVideosEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade Negotiations123PhotostoriesEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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AI-generated image used for representation NEW DELHI: India’s digital organ-donation registry has crossed 4.54 lakh pledges since its launch on September 17, 2023 — but the numbers reveal a striking state-wise divide, with a handful of states driving the national momentum while others lag far behind. According to fresh data from the National Organ and…

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. NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged countries — including India — to make fertility care safer, fairer and affordable, releasing its first-ever global guideline on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults of reproductive age, yet access to fertility services remains limited and costly. In many countries, including India, treatment is largely paid out-of-pocket, leaving couples to bear catastrophic expenses. A single IVF cycle can cost more than an average family’s annual income, pushing many toward unregulated or unproven therapies.Calling infertility “one of the most overlooked public-health challenges,” WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said millions are priced out of care or forced to choose between treatment and financial security.The guideline issues 40 recommendations to strengthen early diagnosis, cost-effective treatment pathways and integration of fertility services into national health systems. It stresses prevention through awareness about fertility, age-related decline, healthy lifestyles, and tackling leading causes such as untreated sexually transmitted infections and tobacco use.WHO also highlights the emotional burden — depression, anxiety, stigma and isolation — and calls for routine psychosocial support.Countries have been asked to adapt the recommendations to local contexts, expand insurance or public financing, and align fertility care with rights-based reproductive health policies.“The prevention and treatment of infertility must be grounded in gender equality and reproductive rights,” said Dr Pascale Allotey of WHO’s Department of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing and the United Nations’ Special Programme on Human Reproduction (HRP).Future updates will address fertility preservation, third-party reproduction and the impact of pre-existing medical conditions.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 MediaVideosEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade Negotiations123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

. NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged countries — including India — to make fertility care safer, fairer and affordable, releasing its first-ever global guideline on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults of reproductive age, yet access to fertility services remains limited and costly. In many countries, including India, treatment is largely paid out-of-pocket, leaving couples to bear catastrophic expenses. A single IVF cycle can cost more than an average family’s annual income, pushing many toward unregulated or unproven therapies.Calling infertility “one of the most overlooked public-health challenges,” WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said millions are priced out of care or forced to choose between treatment and financial security.The guideline issues 40 recommendations to strengthen early diagnosis, cost-effective treatment pathways and integration of fertility services into national health systems. It stresses prevention through awareness about fertility, age-related decline, healthy lifestyles, and tackling leading causes such as untreated sexually transmitted infections and tobacco use.WHO also highlights the emotional burden — depression, anxiety, stigma and isolation — and calls for routine psychosocial support.Countries have been asked to adapt the recommendations to local contexts, expand insurance or public financing, and align fertility care with rights-based reproductive health policies.“The prevention and treatment of infertility must be grounded in gender equality and reproductive rights,” said Dr Pascale Allotey of WHO’s Department of Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing and the United Nations’ Special Programme on Human Reproduction (HRP).Future updates will address fertility preservation, third-party reproduction and the impact of pre-existing medical conditions.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 MediaVideosEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade Negotiations123PhotostoriesYour soul temple: 6 powerful temples to visit in India based on personality types7 houseplants to avoid if you have kidsEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brain123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday urged countries — including India — to make fertility care safer, fairer and affordable, releasing its first-ever global guideline on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility.Infertility affects 1 in 6 adults of reproductive age, yet access to fertility services remains limited and costly. In many…

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India is leading the charge in utilizing AI technology to anticipate common disease outbreaks like dengue and flu, getting ahead of potential health crises. The system expertly analyzes various data streams—ranging from news reports and weather conditions to health statistics—to uncover early signs of impending outbreaks. An AI-generated image NEW DELHI: India is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to predict outbreaks of everyday illnesses — dengue, chikungunya, influenza, diarrhoea and other public health threats— well before they begin spreading in neighbourhoods. Officials say this marks a major shift from the current system, which often picks up outbreaks only after hospitals start seeing a surge in patients.At the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), an AI-driven system already scans millions of news reports daily in 13 Indian languages, flagging unusual health signals — a spike in fever cases, reports of diarrhoea in a locality, or rising mosquito breeding. Since 2022, it has analysed over 300 million reports and identified 95,000 early health events, a scale impossible under manual surveillance.This next phase goes further. India’s new predictive model will fuse data from weather patterns, hospital records, lab results, and population movement to forecast risks even before the first patient walks into a clinic. If indicators point to a likely dengue surge after heavy rains or a flu wave following a temperature dip, alerts will go straight to state and district teams for pre-emptive action.Health experts say that because many diseases follow seasonal and environmental patterns, AI-led forecasting could allow authorities to stock medicines, prepare hospitals, spray mosquito hotspots and check water contamination in advance — cutting transmission before it begins.The system has already shown its value. When suspected Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases were reported in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, the Metropolitan Surveillance Unit in Nagpur flagged it immediately, enabling rapid coordination among central agencies and state teams. Officials say such real-time responses will only strengthen as predictive tools expand.According to NCDC, the shift signals a larger national move toward data-driven, anticipatory disease control, replacing the old pattern of reacting only after outbreaks escalate. “With AI and real-time information, we can see where risks are rising before people fall ill,” a senior official said.For citizens, officials say, this means faster alerts, quicker containment and fewer seasonal disruptions as authorities act earlier and more precisely.As one official summed up, India is moving from reactive to proactive — and the future of disease surveillance will be early, intelligent and predictive.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 MediaVideosEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade Negotiations123PhotostoriesEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

India is leading the charge in utilizing AI technology to anticipate common disease outbreaks like dengue and flu, getting ahead of potential health crises. The system expertly analyzes various data streams—ranging from news reports and weather conditions to health statistics—to uncover early signs of impending outbreaks. An AI-generated image NEW DELHI: India is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to predict outbreaks of everyday illnesses — dengue, chikungunya, influenza, diarrhoea and other public health threats— well before they begin spreading in neighbourhoods. Officials say this marks a major shift from the current system, which often picks up outbreaks only after hospitals start seeing a surge in patients.At the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), an AI-driven system already scans millions of news reports daily in 13 Indian languages, flagging unusual health signals — a spike in fever cases, reports of diarrhoea in a locality, or rising mosquito breeding. Since 2022, it has analysed over 300 million reports and identified 95,000 early health events, a scale impossible under manual surveillance.This next phase goes further. India’s new predictive model will fuse data from weather patterns, hospital records, lab results, and population movement to forecast risks even before the first patient walks into a clinic. If indicators point to a likely dengue surge after heavy rains or a flu wave following a temperature dip, alerts will go straight to state and district teams for pre-emptive action.Health experts say that because many diseases follow seasonal and environmental patterns, AI-led forecasting could allow authorities to stock medicines, prepare hospitals, spray mosquito hotspots and check water contamination in advance — cutting transmission before it begins.The system has already shown its value. When suspected Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases were reported in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, the Metropolitan Surveillance Unit in Nagpur flagged it immediately, enabling rapid coordination among central agencies and state teams. Officials say such real-time responses will only strengthen as predictive tools expand.According to NCDC, the shift signals a larger national move toward data-driven, anticipatory disease control, replacing the old pattern of reacting only after outbreaks escalate. “With AI and real-time information, we can see where risks are rising before people fall ill,” a senior official said.For citizens, officials say, this means faster alerts, quicker containment and fewer seasonal disruptions as authorities act earlier and more precisely.As one official summed up, India is moving from reactive to proactive — and the future of disease surveillance will be early, intelligent and predictive.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 MediaVideosEU MP Filip Dewinter Labels Pakistan As A ‘Terror State’, Urges Europe To Act And Align With IndiaNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade Negotiations123PhotostoriesEveryday fashion inspired by Bollywood elegance and effortless celebrity charm influencing real life wardrobes across generations5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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NEW DELHI: India is set to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to predict outbreaks of everyday illnesses — dengue, chikungunya, influenza, diarrhoea and other public health threats— well before they begin spreading in neighbourhoods. Officials say this marks a major shift from the current system, which often picks up outbreaks only after hospitals start seeing a…

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the 2027 Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela will be celebrated grandly, mirroring the Purna Kumbh. For the first time, sadhus and saints will participate in ‘Shahi Snan’ during the four-month event, with extensive preparations underway to ensure its historic significance and the safety of millions of expected devotees. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (Photo credit: ANI) HARIDWAR: The Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela to be held in Uttarakhand in 2027 will be celebrated as “divinely and grandly” as the Purna Kumbh, and for the first time, sadhus and saints will take ‘Shahi Snan’ (royal bath) during the Ardh Kumbh, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday. Dhami made this announcement after meeting with representatives of all 13 Akharas of sadhus and saints on the banks of the Ganga here. He also announced the dates for a total of 10 bathing festivals, including three Amrit (royal) baths, during the Ardh Kumbh, which will be celebrated on the lines of the Purna Kumbh. He also honoured the Mahants and saints of all 13 Akharas on this occasion. The saints praised the chief minister’s decision, calling it a step taken to preserve culture and offered their blessings. The Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 will run for four months from January to April. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to establish Uttarakhand as a spiritual capital, the chief minister said that the state government is preparing to make the event as historic as the Purna Kumbh. He said that the 2021 Kumbh was only held for a short period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shahi snan was only performed symbolically. However, the 2027 Haridwar Ardh Kumbh will be historic and of special significance in many respects. Dhami said that the number of devotees coming to the Ardh Kumbh is expected to be many times greater than the 2010 and 2021 Kumbhs, and in view of this, the state government has already begun extensive preparations. He directed officials to ensure foolproof arrangements and ensure full coordination with state and central security agencies for the safety of devotees and saints. The chief minister sought suggestions and guidance from the Acharyas of the Akharas for the successful organisation of the event and stated that the traditions, needs, and conveniences of the saints will be given top priority. Dhami said that it is his good fortune to receive the blessings and guidance of the saints for the smooth and grand organisation of the Kumbh. Dhami said, “Without the inspiration, suggestions, and blessings of the saints, the completion of this grand plan is unimaginable. We endeavour to use everyone’s invaluable suggestions to make the preparations for Kumbh 2027 more comprehensive, well-organised, and in line with the expectations of the saint community.” He also announced the important dates for the 2027 Ardh Kumbh Snan. There will be a total of 10 bathing festivals at the Haridwar Ardh Kumbh, including three Amrit or royal baths. For the first time in the Ardh Kumbh, the Akharas will perform the Amrit Snan with grandeur on these three snans-Mahashivratri on March 6, Falgun Amavasya on March 8, and Mesha Sankranti on April 14. In addition, other bathing festivals during the Ardh Kumbh include Makar Sankranti on January 14, Mauni Amavasya on February 6, Vasant Panchami on February 11, Magh Purnima on February 20, Nav Samvatsara (New Year) on April 7, Shri Ram Navami on April 15, and Chaitra Purnima on April 20. Mahant Ravindra Puri, national president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, described the chief minister’s decision to celebrate the Ardh Kumbh as grand and divine, as the Kumbh as historic and said that he is leaving no stone unturned to establish Sanatan Dharma. He stated that all Akharas will fully support and cooperate with the state government in this regard. He expressed hope that the 2027 Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar will be as successful and historic as the Prayag Kumbh. In addition to the MLAs, Garhwal commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, Garhwal Police Inspector General Rajiv Swaroop, Mela Adhikari Sonika, and other senior officials were also present at the meeting.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi Event123Photostories5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your child123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced the 2027 Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela will be celebrated grandly, mirroring the Purna Kumbh. For the first time, sadhus and saints will participate in ‘Shahi Snan’ during the four-month event, with extensive preparations underway to ensure its historic significance and the safety of millions of expected devotees. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (Photo credit: ANI) HARIDWAR: The Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela to be held in Uttarakhand in 2027 will be celebrated as “divinely and grandly” as the Purna Kumbh, and for the first time, sadhus and saints will take ‘Shahi Snan’ (royal bath) during the Ardh Kumbh, chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Friday. Dhami made this announcement after meeting with representatives of all 13 Akharas of sadhus and saints on the banks of the Ganga here. He also announced the dates for a total of 10 bathing festivals, including three Amrit (royal) baths, during the Ardh Kumbh, which will be celebrated on the lines of the Purna Kumbh. He also honoured the Mahants and saints of all 13 Akharas on this occasion. The saints praised the chief minister’s decision, calling it a step taken to preserve culture and offered their blessings. The Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 will run for four months from January to April. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to establish Uttarakhand as a spiritual capital, the chief minister said that the state government is preparing to make the event as historic as the Purna Kumbh. He said that the 2021 Kumbh was only held for a short period due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the shahi snan was only performed symbolically. However, the 2027 Haridwar Ardh Kumbh will be historic and of special significance in many respects. Dhami said that the number of devotees coming to the Ardh Kumbh is expected to be many times greater than the 2010 and 2021 Kumbhs, and in view of this, the state government has already begun extensive preparations. He directed officials to ensure foolproof arrangements and ensure full coordination with state and central security agencies for the safety of devotees and saints. The chief minister sought suggestions and guidance from the Acharyas of the Akharas for the successful organisation of the event and stated that the traditions, needs, and conveniences of the saints will be given top priority. Dhami said that it is his good fortune to receive the blessings and guidance of the saints for the smooth and grand organisation of the Kumbh. Dhami said, “Without the inspiration, suggestions, and blessings of the saints, the completion of this grand plan is unimaginable. We endeavour to use everyone’s invaluable suggestions to make the preparations for Kumbh 2027 more comprehensive, well-organised, and in line with the expectations of the saint community.” He also announced the important dates for the 2027 Ardh Kumbh Snan. There will be a total of 10 bathing festivals at the Haridwar Ardh Kumbh, including three Amrit or royal baths. For the first time in the Ardh Kumbh, the Akharas will perform the Amrit Snan with grandeur on these three snans-Mahashivratri on March 6, Falgun Amavasya on March 8, and Mesha Sankranti on April 14. In addition, other bathing festivals during the Ardh Kumbh include Makar Sankranti on January 14, Mauni Amavasya on February 6, Vasant Panchami on February 11, Magh Purnima on February 20, Nav Samvatsara (New Year) on April 7, Shri Ram Navami on April 15, and Chaitra Purnima on April 20. Mahant Ravindra Puri, national president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, described the chief minister’s decision to celebrate the Ardh Kumbh as grand and divine, as the Kumbh as historic and said that he is leaving no stone unturned to establish Sanatan Dharma. He stated that all Akharas will fully support and cooperate with the state government in this regard. He expressed hope that the 2027 Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar will be as successful and historic as the Prayag Kumbh. In addition to the MLAs, Garhwal commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey, Garhwal Police Inspector General Rajiv Swaroop, Mela Adhikari Sonika, and other senior officials were also present at the meeting.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNepal’s Currency Map Includes Indian Land; Ex-Minister Calls Dialogue Essential Amid Rising TensionIndia’s Maritime Future Is Preordained: CDS Chauhan Predicts Indian Navy’s Decisive Warfighting RolePak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi Event123Photostories5 must visit places in Delhi for a fun weekend with kidsHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your child123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahR AshwinAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami (Photo credit: ANI) HARIDWAR: The Haridwar Ardh Kumbh Mela to be held in Uttarakhand in 2027 will be celebrated as “divinely and grandly” as the Purna Kumbh, and for the first time, sadhus and saints will take ‘Shahi Snan’ (royal bath) during the Ardh Kumbh, chief minister Pushkar Singh…

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India’s aviation regulator has mandated safety checks for over 350 Airbus A320-family jets operated by IndiGo and Air India. This follows an urgent software repair announcement by Airbus affecting thousands of aircraft globally. Airlines anticipate minor disruptions and delays as the necessary updates are completed, aiming for normal operations by early next week. Air India A320 neo (Source: Air India official website) NEW DELHI: The director general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a mandatory safety order for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. This came after Airbus announced an urgent software repair for 6,000 A320-family jets, a large recall that affects more than half of the global fleet and is expected to significantly impact India’s air traffic.The DGCA notification said, “Inspection and/or Modification on the following subject is mandatory. Please make necessary amendment in below mentioned Mandatory Modification List. This is to be ensured that no person shall operate the product which falls under the applicability of this Mandatory Modification except those which are in accordance with the compliance to requirement of Mandatory Modification (s)/ applicable Airworthiness Directive(s)…”IndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaIn India, more than 350 A320 aircraft operated by IndiGo and Air India will be grounded for two to three days for the required update. Airlines expect normal operations to resume by Monday or Tuesday.Air India said it is “aware of a directive from Airbus related to its A320 family aircraft currently in service across airline operators,” and explained that the process will require a “software/hardware realignment” on part of its fleet. The airline warned that “longer turnaround times and delays” are likely. Air India recently completed the refurbishment of 27 older A320neo aircraft and now operates around 104 A320-family jets after adding new deliveries and integrating aircraft from Vistara.IndiGo also confirmed it is following the directive, stating that “safety comes first” and that it is carrying out the updates “with full diligence and care.” The airline has cautioned passengers that some flights may face schedule changes. With over 350 A320-family aircraft, mostly newer variants, IndiGo is expected to finish updates on about 250 planes by Monday or Tuesday. Air India, with around 120–125 A320s, is likely to complete updates on more than 100 aircraft in a similar timeframe.The upgrade was prompted by an incident involving a JetBlue A320 flying from Cancun to Newark on October 30, 2025. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the aircraft “unexpectedly pitch(ing) downward without pilot input,” and the sudden drop “likely occurred during an ELAC (flight control computer) switch change.” The aircraft diverted to Tampa, where some passengers required hospitalisation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’123PhotostoriesHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery pieces123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

India’s aviation regulator has mandated safety checks for over 350 Airbus A320-family jets operated by IndiGo and Air India. This follows an urgent software repair announcement by Airbus affecting thousands of aircraft globally. Airlines anticipate minor disruptions and delays as the necessary updates are completed, aiming for normal operations by early next week. Air India A320 neo (Source: Air India official website) NEW DELHI: The director general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a mandatory safety order for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. This came after Airbus announced an urgent software repair for 6,000 A320-family jets, a large recall that affects more than half of the global fleet and is expected to significantly impact India’s air traffic.The DGCA notification said, “Inspection and/or Modification on the following subject is mandatory. Please make necessary amendment in below mentioned Mandatory Modification List. This is to be ensured that no person shall operate the product which falls under the applicability of this Mandatory Modification except those which are in accordance with the compliance to requirement of Mandatory Modification (s)/ applicable Airworthiness Directive(s)…”IndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaIn India, more than 350 A320 aircraft operated by IndiGo and Air India will be grounded for two to three days for the required update. Airlines expect normal operations to resume by Monday or Tuesday.Air India said it is “aware of a directive from Airbus related to its A320 family aircraft currently in service across airline operators,” and explained that the process will require a “software/hardware realignment” on part of its fleet. The airline warned that “longer turnaround times and delays” are likely. Air India recently completed the refurbishment of 27 older A320neo aircraft and now operates around 104 A320-family jets after adding new deliveries and integrating aircraft from Vistara.IndiGo also confirmed it is following the directive, stating that “safety comes first” and that it is carrying out the updates “with full diligence and care.” The airline has cautioned passengers that some flights may face schedule changes. With over 350 A320-family aircraft, mostly newer variants, IndiGo is expected to finish updates on about 250 planes by Monday or Tuesday. Air India, with around 120–125 A320s, is likely to complete updates on more than 100 aircraft in a similar timeframe.The upgrade was prompted by an incident involving a JetBlue A320 flying from Cancun to Newark on October 30, 2025. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the aircraft “unexpectedly pitch(ing) downward without pilot input,” and the sudden drop “likely occurred during an ELAC (flight control computer) switch change.” The aircraft diverted to Tampa, where some passengers required hospitalisation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’123PhotostoriesHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery pieces123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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Air India A320 neo (Source: Air India official website) NEW DELHI: The director general of civil aviation (DGCA) on Saturday issued a mandatory safety order for Airbus A318, A319, A320, and A321 aircraft. This came after Airbus announced an urgent software repair for 6,000 A320-family jets, a large recall that affects more than half of…

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Chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday wrote to the West Bengal DGP and Kolkata police commissioner directing them to protect the booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in special intensive revision in the state, “from unruly political party workers” who may be pressurising and threatening them to add or delete certain electors from the roll.The communication followed EC’s meeting with a Trinamool Congress delegation here, during which chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar emphasised that the “pressure” faced by BLOs was not account of demands of SIR-related work, but due to the undue influence and threats they face each day at the hands of party workers, particularly from All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) not to recommend the deletion of dead, shifted and duplicate voters from the roll. EC also asked the Kolkata CP to shift the office of the state chief electoral officer (CEO) to a more secure location in view of the recent security breach, while ensuring security of the existing office.In a point-by-point rebuttal of the “baseless allegations” and “unfounded apprehensions” expressed by the AITC delegation, the CEC explained how SIR process cannot be the plausible reason for pressure faced by BLOs, since they are simply required to distribute and collect the enumeration forms (EFs), unlike SIR in Bihar where documents too were collected. Even if the electors cannot be mapped by the BLOs, they can simply have EF signed by the elector and collect it. Such electors will get a notice after the draft roll is published and can prove their eligibility by submitting documents. CEC underlined that as per Article 326 of the Constitution, only Indian citizens can vote and not foreigners. Concerned for BLOs who are torn between doing their duty and facing constant threats from local party workers, EC on Friday told the Bengal DGP and Kolkata CP to deploy state armed police personnel for their protection. If need be, the EC will consider utilising Central forces too. EC on Friday also objected to non-disbursal of the enhanced honorarium to BLOs by the Bengal govt and directed it to do so without delay. Kumar on Friday bluntly told the AITC delegation to ensure that their party workers refrain from interfering with the independent functioning of all poll-related officers including BLOs. The party was told that it will get ample opportunity to seek additions or deletions, first during the claims and objections period after the draft roll is published and then at the appeal stage following publication of the final roll.Ignoring AITC’s reservations, EC on Friday also directed all district election officers (DEOs) to set up polling stations in slums, high-rises and gated residential colonies, as is being done in other states/UTs as per its instructions. Failure to comply may invite strict action, said a source.Reminding the AITC delegation that preparation of electoral roll and conduct of elections is as per the Constitution and electoral laws, EC asked the party to abide by the same. The CEC said that while political rhetoric may be their prerogative, AITC members should refrain from spreading misinformation relating to election procedures.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’123PhotostoriesHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery pieces123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday wrote to the West Bengal DGP and Kolkata police commissioner directing them to protect the booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in special intensive revision in the state, “from unruly political party workers” who may be pressurising and threatening them to add or delete certain electors from the roll.The communication followed EC’s meeting with a Trinamool Congress delegation here, during which chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar emphasised that the “pressure” faced by BLOs was not account of demands of SIR-related work, but due to the undue influence and threats they face each day at the hands of party workers, particularly from All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) not to recommend the deletion of dead, shifted and duplicate voters from the roll. EC also asked the Kolkata CP to shift the office of the state chief electoral officer (CEO) to a more secure location in view of the recent security breach, while ensuring security of the existing office.In a point-by-point rebuttal of the “baseless allegations” and “unfounded apprehensions” expressed by the AITC delegation, the CEC explained how SIR process cannot be the plausible reason for pressure faced by BLOs, since they are simply required to distribute and collect the enumeration forms (EFs), unlike SIR in Bihar where documents too were collected. Even if the electors cannot be mapped by the BLOs, they can simply have EF signed by the elector and collect it. Such electors will get a notice after the draft roll is published and can prove their eligibility by submitting documents. CEC underlined that as per Article 326 of the Constitution, only Indian citizens can vote and not foreigners. Concerned for BLOs who are torn between doing their duty and facing constant threats from local party workers, EC on Friday told the Bengal DGP and Kolkata CP to deploy state armed police personnel for their protection. If need be, the EC will consider utilising Central forces too. EC on Friday also objected to non-disbursal of the enhanced honorarium to BLOs by the Bengal govt and directed it to do so without delay. Kumar on Friday bluntly told the AITC delegation to ensure that their party workers refrain from interfering with the independent functioning of all poll-related officers including BLOs. The party was told that it will get ample opportunity to seek additions or deletions, first during the claims and objections period after the draft roll is published and then at the appeal stage following publication of the final roll.Ignoring AITC’s reservations, EC on Friday also directed all district election officers (DEOs) to set up polling stations in slums, high-rises and gated residential colonies, as is being done in other states/UTs as per its instructions. Failure to comply may invite strict action, said a source.Reminding the AITC delegation that preparation of electoral roll and conduct of elections is as per the Constitution and electoral laws, EC asked the party to abide by the same. The CEC said that while political rhetoric may be their prerogative, AITC members should refrain from spreading misinformation relating to election procedures.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPak Slams Rajnath’s Sindh Remark But Ignores Its Leader Claiming Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana As OwnIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’123PhotostoriesHow Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge rewrote the way India falls in loveHow Universe Communicate With You According To Your Birth Date7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery pieces123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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Chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar (ANI) NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday wrote to the West Bengal DGP and Kolkata police commissioner directing them to protect the booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in special intensive revision in the state, “from unruly political party workers” who may be pressurising and threatening them to add…

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Karnataka’s top leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, met for a breakfast discussion following a directive from the Congress high command. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to accepting the party’s decisions regarding leadership. Shivakumar, while acknowledging his supporters’ aspirations, emphasized patience and stated the party will make all choices. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets his deputy DKS amid crisis rumours. NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday met chief minister Siddaramaiah at the latter’s residence in Bengaluru. With the leadership tussle in Karnataka seeing dramatic twists and turns by the hour, chief minister Siddaramaiah, following a nudge from the Congress high command, had invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to a breakfast meeting.’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsSiddaramaiah said the high command had spoken to both netas and directed them to meet.DK Shivakumar with Siddaramiah at his residence. “The high command has called both of us, so I have invited him (DK Shivakumar) for breakfast, and we will talk there. As I said earlier, I will accept whatever the high command says; there is no change in my stand. Even he (DK Shivakumar) said that whatever the high command says we’ll follow that…” Siddaramaiah said on Friday.The Congress is likely to discuss the crisis with the central leaders after the party’s strategy group meeting ahead of the winter session of Parliament on November 30.Meanwhile, Shivakumar reiterated that the Congress high command will take any decision regarding the leadership.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar responded to questions about his supporters wanting to see him as the next CM.”The party workers may be eager, but I am in no hurry. The party will take all the decisions,” DK Shivakumar told reporters. He did not rule out a visit to the national capital, though he clarified that his trip would be to raise several key issues with the Congress leadership ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar responded to questions about his supporters wanting to see him as the next CM.BJP calls breakfast meet ‘pure bunkum’ BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan called the breakfast drama, which he said is “nothing but pure bunkum because it is meant to dupe and cheat the people of Karnataka”.”It is a most unbecoming and selfish slugfest for the CM’s musical chair by these two leaders. It exposes the directionless politics of the Congress party and their selfish politics in particular, and also the dysfunctional leadership of the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi,” he said.”Now they are washing dirty linen in public, and the war on social media shows that the Karnataka Congress government is unstable,” the BJP leader said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens Missing123Photostories7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

Karnataka’s top leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, met for a breakfast discussion following a directive from the Congress high command. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to accepting the party’s decisions regarding leadership. Shivakumar, while acknowledging his supporters’ aspirations, emphasized patience and stated the party will make all choices. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets his deputy DKS amid crisis rumours. NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday met chief minister Siddaramaiah at the latter’s residence in Bengaluru. With the leadership tussle in Karnataka seeing dramatic twists and turns by the hour, chief minister Siddaramaiah, following a nudge from the Congress high command, had invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to a breakfast meeting.’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah RespondsSiddaramaiah said the high command had spoken to both netas and directed them to meet.DK Shivakumar with Siddaramiah at his residence. “The high command has called both of us, so I have invited him (DK Shivakumar) for breakfast, and we will talk there. As I said earlier, I will accept whatever the high command says; there is no change in my stand. Even he (DK Shivakumar) said that whatever the high command says we’ll follow that…” Siddaramaiah said on Friday.The Congress is likely to discuss the crisis with the central leaders after the party’s strategy group meeting ahead of the winter session of Parliament on November 30.Meanwhile, Shivakumar reiterated that the Congress high command will take any decision regarding the leadership.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar responded to questions about his supporters wanting to see him as the next CM.”The party workers may be eager, but I am in no hurry. The party will take all the decisions,” DK Shivakumar told reporters. He did not rule out a visit to the national capital, though he clarified that his trip would be to raise several key issues with the Congress leadership ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Shivakumar responded to questions about his supporters wanting to see him as the next CM.BJP calls breakfast meet ‘pure bunkum’ BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan called the breakfast drama, which he said is “nothing but pure bunkum because it is meant to dupe and cheat the people of Karnataka”.”It is a most unbecoming and selfish slugfest for the CM’s musical chair by these two leaders. It exposes the directionless politics of the Congress party and their selfish politics in particular, and also the dysfunctional leadership of the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi,” he said.”Now they are washing dirty linen in public, and the war on social media shows that the Karnataka Congress government is unstable,” the BJP leader said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndiGo And Air India Warn Of Delays As Airbus Solar Radiation Snag Hits 350 A320 Jets In IndiaPakistan Faces Global Scrutiny as UN Flags Grave Risks to Rule of Law, Judicial Freedom, GovernanceCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens Missing123Photostories7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteWWE Smackdown HighlightsDonald TrumpPerez HiltonCyclone DitwahDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie Booker

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets his deputy DKS amid crisis rumours. NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday met chief minister Siddaramaiah at the latter’s residence in Bengaluru. With the leadership tussle in Karnataka seeing dramatic twists and turns by the hour, chief minister Siddaramaiah, following a nudge from the Congress high command, had…

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India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed at least 80 lives. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft delivered approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid, including tents, blankets, and food, to Colombo. This assistance underscores India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR amidst the island nation’s severe disaster. India flies C-130 J plane carrying approx 12 tons of humanitarian aid to cylcone-hit Sri Lanka External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday announced that a C-130J aircraft carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid has landed in Colombo. The delivery is part of India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched on Friday to assist Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has so far claimed 80 lives.Sharing the update on X, Jaishankar wrote, “#OperationSagarBandhu unfolds. @IAF_MCC C-130J plane carrying approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items, lands in Colombo.”Cyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For ImpactIndia initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu as part of its immediate response to assist cyclone-affected areas. The first relief consignments were transported by the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frontline warship INS Udaigiri, which arrived in Colombo on Friday and handed over supplies to Sri Lankan authorities.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, conveyed his condolences to the people of Sri Lanka, expressing grief over the lives lost in the cyclone and extending solidarity with India’s “closest maritime neighbour.” He noted that India had swiftly dispatched relief supplies and critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) equipment under the operation.“We stand ready to provide more aid and assistance as the situation evolves,” said PM Modi, adding that the support was guided by India’s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. This comes as India bids to offer help Sri Lanka has been reeling from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. The island nation is facing one of its most severe disasters in recent years, with widespread damage to infrastructure and rising casualties. According to PTI, more than 80 people have died as the storm unleashed heavy rains across multiple provinces. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) separately reported 61 deaths and 25 people missing, while nearly 44,000 individuals from over 12,000 families have been affected since adverse weather began on November 16.The crisis intensified as Sri Lanka’s Western Province faced warnings of an “unprecedented disaster situation” owing to rising water levels in the Kelani and Attanagalu rivers. Several districts in the Northern, North-Central, Central, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa and Western Provinces are expected to receive over 200 mm of rain, according to the Sri Lankan Meteorological Department. Rainfall above 150 mm is also likely in parts of Trincomalee, Badulla, Galle and Matara. The DMC reported four homes destroyed and more than 600 partially damaged in the ongoing deluge.(With inputs from agencies)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed at least 80 lives. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft delivered approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid, including tents, blankets, and food, to Colombo. This assistance underscores India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR amidst the island nation’s severe disaster. India flies C-130 J plane carrying approx 12 tons of humanitarian aid to cylcone-hit Sri Lanka External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday announced that a C-130J aircraft carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid has landed in Colombo. The delivery is part of India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched on Friday to assist Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which has so far claimed 80 lives.Sharing the update on X, Jaishankar wrote, “#OperationSagarBandhu unfolds. @IAF_MCC C-130J plane carrying approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items, lands in Colombo.”Cyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For ImpactIndia initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu as part of its immediate response to assist cyclone-affected areas. The first relief consignments were transported by the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and frontline warship INS Udaigiri, which arrived in Colombo on Friday and handed over supplies to Sri Lankan authorities.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, conveyed his condolences to the people of Sri Lanka, expressing grief over the lives lost in the cyclone and extending solidarity with India’s “closest maritime neighbour.” He noted that India had swiftly dispatched relief supplies and critical Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) equipment under the operation.“We stand ready to provide more aid and assistance as the situation evolves,” said PM Modi, adding that the support was guided by India’s Neighbourhood First policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. This comes as India bids to offer help Sri Lanka has been reeling from floods and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah. The island nation is facing one of its most severe disasters in recent years, with widespread damage to infrastructure and rising casualties. According to PTI, more than 80 people have died as the storm unleashed heavy rains across multiple provinces. The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) separately reported 61 deaths and 25 people missing, while nearly 44,000 individuals from over 12,000 families have been affected since adverse weather began on November 16.The crisis intensified as Sri Lanka’s Western Province faced warnings of an “unprecedented disaster situation” owing to rising water levels in the Kelani and Attanagalu rivers. Several districts in the Northern, North-Central, Central, North-Western, Sabaragamuwa and Western Provinces are expected to receive over 200 mm of rain, according to the Sri Lankan Meteorological Department. Rainfall above 150 mm is also likely in parts of Trincomalee, Badulla, Galle and Matara. The DMC reported four homes destroyed and more than 600 partially damaged in the ongoing deluge.(With inputs from agencies)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123Photostories7 everyday Indian foods that help improve your child’s memoryExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

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India flies C-130 J plane carrying approx 12 tons of humanitarian aid to cylcone-hit Sri Lanka External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday announced that a C-130J aircraft carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid has landed in Colombo. The delivery is part of India’s Operation Sagar Bandhu, launched on Friday to assist Sri Lanka…

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Airbus has mandated a software upgrade for its A320 family aircraft, impacting over 6,000 planes globally. In India, IndiGo and Air India will ground over 350 planes for two to three days, potentially causing significant flight disruptions. This large-scale recall, one of Airbus’s biggest, follows an incident that prompted a software review. Airbus A320 (Picture from Airbus official website) NEW DELHI: Air travel in India and around the world is expected to face major disruptions after Europe-based Airbus issued a technical directive ordering a software upgrade for its A320 family aircraft. In India, more than 350 IndiGo and Air India A320 planes will remain grounded for the next two to three days while the update is carried out, with normal operations expected to resume by Monday or Tuesday.Globally, around 6,000 aircraft from A320 fleet are likely to be impacted. The grounding is significant because Airbus and its main rival Boeing together control over three-quarters of the world’s commercial aircraft fleet, meaning any large-scale recall has an immediate and widespread impact on global air traffic.10 things to know about the Airbus A320 recallAirbus has ordered immediate repairs for around 6,000 A320-family aircraft, a move that is expected to affect more than half of the global fleet. This large-scale recall may cause widespread disruption, especially in the United States, where it coincides with one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Airbus has revealed that a recent incident involving one of its A320-family aircraft has uncovered a potential risk linked to “intense solar radiation”, which may corrupt data essential for the aircraft’s flight-control systems. Following this finding, the company identified a significant number of A320 aircraft currently in service that could be affected by the issue.Air India has acknowledged the directive, saying it is “aware of a directive from Airbus related to its A320 family aircraft currently in service across airline operators,” and noted that the requirement will involve a “software/hardware realignment” on part of its fleet. The airline has warned that “longer turnaround times and delays” are likely during the update process.Air India recently completed a major retrofit programme for its older A320neo fleet. With 27 refurbished aircraft, 14 newly delivered A320neos, and additional planes added after the Vistara merger, the airline now operates around 104 A320-family aircraft with new or upgraded interiors.IndiGo has also confirmed compliance with the directive, emphasising that “safety comes first” and stating that it is carrying out the updates “with full diligence and care.” The airline has indicated that some flights may see schedule changes while the work is underway.Most of IndiGo’s A320 fleet consists of newer variants, with older models now in single digits. With over 350 A320-family planes, the airline is expected to complete updates on nearly 250 aircraft by Monday or Tuesday, according to sources. Air India, with about 120–125 A320s, is expected to finish updates on more than 100 aircraft in a similar timeframe.Industry observers say this may be one of the largest recalls Airbus has faced in its 55-year history, as Reuters reported. The timing is notable, coming just weeks after the A320 overtook the Boeing 737 as the most-delivered aircraft model in the world.The repair itself is expected to be relatively simple and mainly involves reverting to a previous software version. Even so, airlines must complete the process before the planes can return to passenger service, except for repositioning flights to repair centres.Airlines across North America, South America, Europe, India, and New Zealand have warned that the required repairs could lead to delays or cancellations. American Airlines, the largest A320 operator globally, expects to update around 340 of its 480 A320s, with each fix likely taking about two hours.Other major airlines—such as Lufthansa, IndiGo, and easyJet—are also planning brief groundings for the updates. In South America, Avianca has said more than 70% of its fleet is affected, leading the carrier to temporarily shut ticket sales until December 8 for certain travel dates.The recall comes at a challenging time for the aviation industry, which is already dealing with heavy workloads at repair shops, long delays for separate engine-related inspections, and labour shortages. These factors are expected to slow down the completion of repairs and add further pressure to global flight operations.JetBlue incident leads to probeThe technical directive reportedly came shortly after an incident involving a JetBlue A320 aircraft, which led to discussions among safety regulators and eventually contributed to a deeper review of the fleet’s software configuration. While details are still emerging, the episode is believed to have triggered closer scrutiny and may have played a role in Airbus deciding to issue a global advisory and recall order for immediate corrective action.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathy123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

Airbus has mandated a software upgrade for its A320 family aircraft, impacting over 6,000 planes globally. In India, IndiGo and Air India will ground over 350 planes for two to three days, potentially causing significant flight disruptions. This large-scale recall, one of Airbus’s biggest, follows an incident that prompted a software review. Airbus A320 (Picture from Airbus official website) NEW DELHI: Air travel in India and around the world is expected to face major disruptions after Europe-based Airbus issued a technical directive ordering a software upgrade for its A320 family aircraft. In India, more than 350 IndiGo and Air India A320 planes will remain grounded for the next two to three days while the update is carried out, with normal operations expected to resume by Monday or Tuesday.Globally, around 6,000 aircraft from A320 fleet are likely to be impacted. The grounding is significant because Airbus and its main rival Boeing together control over three-quarters of the world’s commercial aircraft fleet, meaning any large-scale recall has an immediate and widespread impact on global air traffic.10 things to know about the Airbus A320 recallAirbus has ordered immediate repairs for around 6,000 A320-family aircraft, a move that is expected to affect more than half of the global fleet. This large-scale recall may cause widespread disruption, especially in the United States, where it coincides with one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. Airbus has revealed that a recent incident involving one of its A320-family aircraft has uncovered a potential risk linked to “intense solar radiation”, which may corrupt data essential for the aircraft’s flight-control systems. Following this finding, the company identified a significant number of A320 aircraft currently in service that could be affected by the issue.Air India has acknowledged the directive, saying it is “aware of a directive from Airbus related to its A320 family aircraft currently in service across airline operators,” and noted that the requirement will involve a “software/hardware realignment” on part of its fleet. The airline has warned that “longer turnaround times and delays” are likely during the update process.Air India recently completed a major retrofit programme for its older A320neo fleet. With 27 refurbished aircraft, 14 newly delivered A320neos, and additional planes added after the Vistara merger, the airline now operates around 104 A320-family aircraft with new or upgraded interiors.IndiGo has also confirmed compliance with the directive, emphasising that “safety comes first” and stating that it is carrying out the updates “with full diligence and care.” The airline has indicated that some flights may see schedule changes while the work is underway.Most of IndiGo’s A320 fleet consists of newer variants, with older models now in single digits. With over 350 A320-family planes, the airline is expected to complete updates on nearly 250 aircraft by Monday or Tuesday, according to sources. Air India, with about 120–125 A320s, is expected to finish updates on more than 100 aircraft in a similar timeframe.Industry observers say this may be one of the largest recalls Airbus has faced in its 55-year history, as Reuters reported. The timing is notable, coming just weeks after the A320 overtook the Boeing 737 as the most-delivered aircraft model in the world.The repair itself is expected to be relatively simple and mainly involves reverting to a previous software version. Even so, airlines must complete the process before the planes can return to passenger service, except for repositioning flights to repair centres.Airlines across North America, South America, Europe, India, and New Zealand have warned that the required repairs could lead to delays or cancellations. American Airlines, the largest A320 operator globally, expects to update around 340 of its 480 A320s, with each fix likely taking about two hours.Other major airlines—such as Lufthansa, IndiGo, and easyJet—are also planning brief groundings for the updates. In South America, Avianca has said more than 70% of its fleet is affected, leading the carrier to temporarily shut ticket sales until December 8 for certain travel dates.The recall comes at a challenging time for the aviation industry, which is already dealing with heavy workloads at repair shops, long delays for separate engine-related inspections, and labour shortages. These factors are expected to slow down the completion of repairs and add further pressure to global flight operations.JetBlue incident leads to probeThe technical directive reportedly came shortly after an incident involving a JetBlue A320 aircraft, which led to discussions among safety regulators and eventually contributed to a deeper review of the fleet’s software configuration. While details are still emerging, the episode is believed to have triggered closer scrutiny and may have played a role in Airbus deciding to issue a global advisory and recall order for immediate corrective action.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesExpert-approved 3 best drinks and their right quantity to reverse fatty liver naturallyWeekly Cosmic Messages From November 29 To December 5, 2025 According To Your Birth DateBrainless but brilliant: 5 animals that survive without a brainJustin Bieber as a doting dad: Times the Grammy winner won our hearts with his love for Jack Blues BieberBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathy123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingGiannis AntetokounmpoBo BichetteDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

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Airbus A320 (Picture from Airbus official website) NEW DELHI: Air travel in India and around the world is expected to face major disruptions after Europe-based Airbus issued a technical directive ordering a software upgrade for its A320 family aircraft. In India, more than 350 IndiGo and Air India A320 planes will remain grounded for the…

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The Supreme Court has declared dowry a grave social evil, emphasizing that courts must not grant bail in dowry death cases to maintain public confidence and deter perpetrators. The court quashed a bail order for a man accused of killing his wife over a car demand, highlighting the severity of such offenses. NEW DELHI: Terming dowry as the worst social evil, Supreme Court said on Friday that courts should not show any leniency in granting bail in dowry death cases as it would not only erode public confidence in the justice delivery system but also embolden the perpetrators. It quashed the Allahabad high court order granting bail to a man accused of killing his wife within four months of their marriage after his demand for a Fortuner car was not fulfilled.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan held that HC wrongly applied the principle of ‘bail is rule and jail is the exception’ without considering the severity of the offence allegedly committed by the man.”This court is constrained to observe that judicial passivity or misplaced leniency in the face of such atrocities would only embolden perpetrators and undermine public confidence in the administration of justice. A firm and deterrent judicial response is, therefore, imperative – not only to uphold the majesty of law and do justice in the present case, but also to send an unequivocal message that neither law nor society will countenance barbarities born out of the evil of dowry,” the bench said.It said permitting alleged prime perpetrators of such heinous crimes to remain at liberty on bail, when evidence indicates active infliction of physical as well as mental cruelty, may not only jeopardise fairness of the trial but also erode public faith in the administration of criminal justice.The bench said it cannot lose sight of the fact that marriage, in its true essence, is a sacred and noble institution founded on mutual trust, companionship and respect, but this pious bond has regrettably been reduced to a mere commercial transaction. “The evil of dowry, though often sought to be camouflaged as gifts or voluntary offerings, has in reality become a means to display social status and to satiate material greed,” it said.”The social evil of dowry not only corrodes the sanctity of marriage, but also perpetuates systemic oppression and subjugation of women. When such demands transgress the bounds of reason and culminate in cruelty – or worse, in the untimely death of a young bride – the offence transcends the private sphere of the family and assumes the character of a grave social crime. It ceases to remain a mere personal tragedy and becomes an affront to the collective conscience of society,” it said.”The phenomenon of dowry deaths represents one of the most abhorrent manifestations of this social malaise, where the life of a young woman is extinguished within her matrimonial home – not for any fault of her own, but solely to satisfy the insatiable greed of others. Such heinous offences strike at the very root of human dignity and violate the constitutional guarantees of equality and life with dignity under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. They corrode the moral fibre of the community, normalise violence against women, and erode the foundations of a civilised society,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their roles123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

The Supreme Court has declared dowry a grave social evil, emphasizing that courts must not grant bail in dowry death cases to maintain public confidence and deter perpetrators. The court quashed a bail order for a man accused of killing his wife over a car demand, highlighting the severity of such offenses. NEW DELHI: Terming dowry as the worst social evil, Supreme Court said on Friday that courts should not show any leniency in granting bail in dowry death cases as it would not only erode public confidence in the justice delivery system but also embolden the perpetrators. It quashed the Allahabad high court order granting bail to a man accused of killing his wife within four months of their marriage after his demand for a Fortuner car was not fulfilled.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan held that HC wrongly applied the principle of ‘bail is rule and jail is the exception’ without considering the severity of the offence allegedly committed by the man.”This court is constrained to observe that judicial passivity or misplaced leniency in the face of such atrocities would only embolden perpetrators and undermine public confidence in the administration of justice. A firm and deterrent judicial response is, therefore, imperative – not only to uphold the majesty of law and do justice in the present case, but also to send an unequivocal message that neither law nor society will countenance barbarities born out of the evil of dowry,” the bench said.It said permitting alleged prime perpetrators of such heinous crimes to remain at liberty on bail, when evidence indicates active infliction of physical as well as mental cruelty, may not only jeopardise fairness of the trial but also erode public faith in the administration of criminal justice.The bench said it cannot lose sight of the fact that marriage, in its true essence, is a sacred and noble institution founded on mutual trust, companionship and respect, but this pious bond has regrettably been reduced to a mere commercial transaction. “The evil of dowry, though often sought to be camouflaged as gifts or voluntary offerings, has in reality become a means to display social status and to satiate material greed,” it said.”The social evil of dowry not only corrodes the sanctity of marriage, but also perpetuates systemic oppression and subjugation of women. When such demands transgress the bounds of reason and culminate in cruelty – or worse, in the untimely death of a young bride – the offence transcends the private sphere of the family and assumes the character of a grave social crime. It ceases to remain a mere personal tragedy and becomes an affront to the collective conscience of society,” it said.”The phenomenon of dowry deaths represents one of the most abhorrent manifestations of this social malaise, where the life of a young woman is extinguished within her matrimonial home – not for any fault of her own, but solely to satisfy the insatiable greed of others. Such heinous offences strike at the very root of human dignity and violate the constitutional guarantees of equality and life with dignity under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. They corrode the moral fibre of the community, normalise violence against women, and erode the foundations of a civilised society,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their roles123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

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NEW DELHI: Terming dowry as the worst social evil, Supreme Court said on Friday that courts should not show any leniency in granting bail in dowry death cases as it would not only erode public confidence in the justice delivery system but also embolden the perpetrators. It quashed the Allahabad high court order granting bail…

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PTI photo NEW DELHI: India on Friday sealed a Rs 7,995 crore deal with the US as part of a “follow-on support” package for the Navy’s fleet of 24 Seahawk helicopters for five years. The signing of the contract comes amid a strain in ties after US President Donald Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods in late Aug. The defence ministry said it signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the US for sustainment support of the MH60R helicopter fleet . Manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, it is an all-weather helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state of the art avionics and sensors. The LOAs were inked under the foreign military sales programme of the US. India had signed an agreement with the US for procurement of 24-MH 60Rs in Feb 2020. The MH 60R Seahawk is a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter. The sustainment support is a comprehensive package that includes provisioning of spares, support equipment, product support, training and technical support, and repair and replenishment of components, according to the defence ministry. It also provides for setting up of intermediate level component repairs and periodic maintenance inspection facilities in India for the choppers. “In-country development of these facilities will ensure capability build-up in the long run and reduced dependence on the US govt, thus aligning with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’,” the ministry said. “This would further lead to indigenous product and services development through MSMEs & other Indian firms,” it said in a statement. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their roles123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

PTI photo NEW DELHI: India on Friday sealed a Rs 7,995 crore deal with the US as part of a “follow-on support” package for the Navy’s fleet of 24 Seahawk helicopters for five years. The signing of the contract comes amid a strain in ties after US President Donald Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods in late Aug. The defence ministry said it signed Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) with the US for sustainment support of the MH60R helicopter fleet . Manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, it is an all-weather helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state of the art avionics and sensors. The LOAs were inked under the foreign military sales programme of the US. India had signed an agreement with the US for procurement of 24-MH 60Rs in Feb 2020. The MH 60R Seahawk is a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter. The sustainment support is a comprehensive package that includes provisioning of spares, support equipment, product support, training and technical support, and repair and replenishment of components, according to the defence ministry. It also provides for setting up of intermediate level component repairs and periodic maintenance inspection facilities in India for the choppers. “In-country development of these facilities will ensure capability build-up in the long run and reduced dependence on the US govt, thus aligning with the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’,” the ministry said. “This would further lead to indigenous product and services development through MSMEs & other Indian firms,” it said in a statement. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their roles123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

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NEW DELHI: India on Friday sealed a Rs 7,995 crore deal with the US as part of a “follow-on support” package for the Navy’s fleet of 24 Seahawk helicopters for five years. The signing of the contract comes amid a strain in ties after US President Donald Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods in…

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A parliamentary committee scrutinizing the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections bill will seek an extension to gather more stakeholder views. The committee, chaired by P P Chaudhary, believes the bill, known as the one-nation-one-election proposal, does not violate the Constitution’s basic structure, a stance supported by the Law Commission. NEW DELHI: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the constitutional amendment bill that proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections will seek an extension in its tenure from Parliament as it needs more time to gather views of different stakeholders, including national and regional political parties, the panel’s chairperson P P Chaudhary said on Friday.Its current tenure is till the first day of the last week of the coming Winter Session, which is scheduled between Dec 1 and Dec 19.“The committee needs more time,” Chaudhary told TOI, while emphasising that opinions of various constitutional experts make it clear that the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, commonly known as one-nation-one-election (ONOE) bill, is not violative of the Constitution’s basic structure, a key argument of opposition parties against the proposed law.NDA govt’s vigorous push for simultaneous polls has also received full-throttle endorsement from Law Commission. The “refreshing concept of synchronising of elections” is in larger national interest and is “squarely within the periphery of amending powers of the Parliament,” it has said, according to sources.In its written opinion to the committee, Law Commission is learnt to have said, “Far from undermining democracy, the proposed bill aims to strengthen it by ensuring stability, reducing the constant drain of elections, and allowing govts to focus on governance.”Its representatives along with those from Election Commission of India are scheduled to appear before the Chaudhary-led committee on Dec 4. It has rejected the arguments of opposition parties and some experts that the bill violates the Constitution’s basic structure and federal character.It has also backed some of the more contentious provisions of the bill, especially related to the sweeping powers given to EC under its Article 82A(5) to defer an assembly poll if the poll body thinks that it cannot be conducted simultaneously with that of Lok Sabha.Besides other experts, some former CJIs too, in their comments to the committee, have questioned the “unfettered” powers delegated to EC in the bill and suggested corrective measures, including the need for parliamentary nod in such cases.Law Commission, in its opinion, has equated EC with judiciary, executive and legislature when it comes to upholding democracy, asserting that Article 324 of the Constitution bestows on it extensive and broad powers and protects it from any external influence.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their roles123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

A parliamentary committee scrutinizing the simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections bill will seek an extension to gather more stakeholder views. The committee, chaired by P P Chaudhary, believes the bill, known as the one-nation-one-election proposal, does not violate the Constitution’s basic structure, a stance supported by the Law Commission. NEW DELHI: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the constitutional amendment bill that proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections will seek an extension in its tenure from Parliament as it needs more time to gather views of different stakeholders, including national and regional political parties, the panel’s chairperson P P Chaudhary said on Friday.Its current tenure is till the first day of the last week of the coming Winter Session, which is scheduled between Dec 1 and Dec 19.“The committee needs more time,” Chaudhary told TOI, while emphasising that opinions of various constitutional experts make it clear that the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, commonly known as one-nation-one-election (ONOE) bill, is not violative of the Constitution’s basic structure, a key argument of opposition parties against the proposed law.NDA govt’s vigorous push for simultaneous polls has also received full-throttle endorsement from Law Commission. The “refreshing concept of synchronising of elections” is in larger national interest and is “squarely within the periphery of amending powers of the Parliament,” it has said, according to sources.In its written opinion to the committee, Law Commission is learnt to have said, “Far from undermining democracy, the proposed bill aims to strengthen it by ensuring stability, reducing the constant drain of elections, and allowing govts to focus on governance.”Its representatives along with those from Election Commission of India are scheduled to appear before the Chaudhary-led committee on Dec 4. It has rejected the arguments of opposition parties and some experts that the bill violates the Constitution’s basic structure and federal character.It has also backed some of the more contentious provisions of the bill, especially related to the sweeping powers given to EC under its Article 82A(5) to defer an assembly poll if the poll body thinks that it cannot be conducted simultaneously with that of Lok Sabha.Besides other experts, some former CJIs too, in their comments to the committee, have questioned the “unfettered” powers delegated to EC in the bill and suggested corrective measures, including the need for parliamentary nod in such cases.Law Commission, in its opinion, has equated EC with judiciary, executive and legislature when it comes to upholding democracy, asserting that Article 324 of the Constitution bestows on it extensive and broad powers and protects it from any external influence.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesBengali film stories that shaped generations and still move hearts today10 emotional skills you must teach your childNur Jahan’s Taj Mahal toMaharani Sita Devi’s Star of South Diamond Necklace:5 lesser-known precious royal Indian jewellery piecesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their roles123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

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NEW DELHI: The parliamentary committee scrutinising the constitutional amendment bill that proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections will seek an extension in its tenure from Parliament as it needs more time to gather views of different stakeholders, including national and regional political parties, the panel’s chairperson P P Chaudhary said on Friday.Its current tenure…

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Karnataka’s leadership crisis intensifies as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah invites Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar for a crucial breakfast meeting following Congress high command’s directive. Both leaders are urged to find a mutual solution, with the high command ready to intervene if discussions fail. Shivakumar’s recent remarks have fueled speculation about his intentions regarding the Chief Minister’s post. Dy CM’s Remark On Sonia Adds To Suspense BENGALURU: With the leadership tussle in Karnataka seeing dramatic twists and turns by the hour, chief minister Siddaramaiah – following a nudge from the Congress high command – on Friday invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to a breakfast meeting on Saturday.Siddaramaiah said the high command had spoken to both netas and directed them to meet. “I’ve invited Shivakumar for breakfast at 9am. If he comes, I’ll discuss (the issue) with him,” he said, adding he would obey the high command.A senior party functionary in Delhi said both politicians had been asked to resolve the issue through discussions. “If they don’t, then the high command will intervene,” he said.Another state functionary said the party wanted the two to present “a mutually agreed solution” to the high command, which it would endorse if both were on board.A day after posting a cryptic message on social media, Shivakumar Friday fired a new salvo – that of sacrifice, after promise – by invoking Sonia Gandhi’s decision to forgo the prime ministership while recommending Manhoman Singh’s name in 2004.Even as he lauded Sonia’s leadership, Shivakumar took the opportunity to reach out to voters, urging them to continue backing the Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt. He appealed for public support in the 2028 assembly elections, describing stability as crucial for the party’s long-term plans.While the remarks were framed as praise for Sonia, they triggered a debate within political circles over the message Shivakumar intended to convey. The comments sparked speculation whether he was subtly signalling that Siddaramaiah should make way (sacrifice) for him, or whether he was projecting himself as someone willing to “sacrifice” his chief ministerial claim.Former CM and Union minister M Veerappa Moily criticised the power tussle, calling the situation “practically an anarchy”. In an interaction with a news agency, Moily said the open confrontation had caused “national embarrassment” and blamed Congress high command for “allowing the situation to worsen”. He warned that the party, already weak in many states, could struggle to stay in govt in the state if the “manufactured crisis” was not addressed.Meanwhile, a day after Adichunchanagiri Mutt’s Nirmalananda Swami visited Shivakumar, another prominent Vokkaliga seer, Brahmeshwara Mutt pontiff Gurugunda Nanjavadutha Swami, called on him and publicly backed him for the CM’s post. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their rolesFrom Saraayah to Sipaara: A look at 2025 Bollywood baby names and their meanings5 countries with zero airports, yet travellers make it in for the experienceSobhita Dhulipala to Shanaya Kapoor: 5 breathtaking celeb looks of the day123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

Karnataka’s leadership crisis intensifies as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah invites Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar for a crucial breakfast meeting following Congress high command’s directive. Both leaders are urged to find a mutual solution, with the high command ready to intervene if discussions fail. Shivakumar’s recent remarks have fueled speculation about his intentions regarding the Chief Minister’s post. Dy CM’s Remark On Sonia Adds To Suspense BENGALURU: With the leadership tussle in Karnataka seeing dramatic twists and turns by the hour, chief minister Siddaramaiah – following a nudge from the Congress high command – on Friday invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to a breakfast meeting on Saturday.Siddaramaiah said the high command had spoken to both netas and directed them to meet. “I’ve invited Shivakumar for breakfast at 9am. If he comes, I’ll discuss (the issue) with him,” he said, adding he would obey the high command.A senior party functionary in Delhi said both politicians had been asked to resolve the issue through discussions. “If they don’t, then the high command will intervene,” he said.Another state functionary said the party wanted the two to present “a mutually agreed solution” to the high command, which it would endorse if both were on board.A day after posting a cryptic message on social media, Shivakumar Friday fired a new salvo – that of sacrifice, after promise – by invoking Sonia Gandhi’s decision to forgo the prime ministership while recommending Manhoman Singh’s name in 2004.Even as he lauded Sonia’s leadership, Shivakumar took the opportunity to reach out to voters, urging them to continue backing the Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt. He appealed for public support in the 2028 assembly elections, describing stability as crucial for the party’s long-term plans.While the remarks were framed as praise for Sonia, they triggered a debate within political circles over the message Shivakumar intended to convey. The comments sparked speculation whether he was subtly signalling that Siddaramaiah should make way (sacrifice) for him, or whether he was projecting himself as someone willing to “sacrifice” his chief ministerial claim.Former CM and Union minister M Veerappa Moily criticised the power tussle, calling the situation “practically an anarchy”. In an interaction with a news agency, Moily said the open confrontation had caused “national embarrassment” and blamed Congress high command for “allowing the situation to worsen”. He warned that the party, already weak in many states, could struggle to stay in govt in the state if the “manufactured crisis” was not addressed.Meanwhile, a day after Adichunchanagiri Mutt’s Nirmalananda Swami visited Shivakumar, another prominent Vokkaliga seer, Brahmeshwara Mutt pontiff Gurugunda Nanjavadutha Swami, called on him and publicly backed him for the CM’s post. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their rolesFrom Saraayah to Sipaara: A look at 2025 Bollywood baby names and their meanings5 countries with zero airports, yet travellers make it in for the experienceSobhita Dhulipala to Shanaya Kapoor: 5 breathtaking celeb looks of the day123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

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Dy CM’s Remark On Sonia Adds To Suspense BENGALURU: With the leadership tussle in Karnataka seeing dramatic twists and turns by the hour, chief minister Siddaramaiah – following a nudge from the Congress high command – on Friday invited his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to a breakfast meeting on Saturday.Siddaramaiah said the high command had spoken…

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The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) practiced within the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. The court issued a notice to the Centre and the Ministry of Law and Justice, acknowledging the NGO’s argument that FGM is not an essential part of Islam and violates children’s rights. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea to ban practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision prevailing in Muslims, specially Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community and issued notice to Centre and ministry of law and justice seeking their response.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna & R Mahadevan issued notice on a PIL filed by NGO Chetna Welfare Society which alleged that the practice was not an essential part of Islam and it amounted to violation of rights of children who are forced to undergo FGM. Senior advocate Shashi Kiran and lawyer Sadhana Sandhu, appearing for the organisation told the court that various agencies including WHO, UN agencies and human-rights bodies have repeatedly called for states to prevent, criminalise and eliminate FGM as medical evidence showed that short-term and long-term physical and psychological harms are caused due to it.”It is further submitted that there is not any independent law specifically banning this. The act itself falls under multiple offences relating to causing hurt under BNS, such as sections 113, 118(1), 118(2), and 118(3). Even in Pocso Act, touching the genitalia of a minor for non-medical reasons is a violation. It is submitted that WHO has classified FGM as a gross violation of human rights of girls and women. It violates the fundamental guarantees provided by Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Furthermore, FGM is a serious health concern as it can cause infections, problems relating to childbirth, and other severe physical impairments. In Dec 2012, UNGA adopted a unanimous resolution which called for elimination of FGM,” the petition said.It said approximately 75% of women of the community put their daughters to the barbaric practice of FGM and pleaded the court to intervene to put to end the practice. The petitioner said several countires including US, UK, Australia, and several African countries have banned FGM but India does not have a specific law banning FGM. “Dawoodi Bohras are a religious denomination within Shia Islam. They are the most well-known Muslim community in India to practice FGC, known as Khatna in the community – a ritual that many Islamic scholars around the world do not endorse. While the Quran does not sanction FGC, Daim al-lslam, a religious text followed by this community, does endorses the practice,” the petition said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their rolesFrom Saraayah to Sipaara: A look at 2025 Bollywood baby names and their meanings5 countries with zero airports, yet travellers make it in for the experienceSobhita Dhulipala to Shanaya Kapoor: 5 breathtaking celeb looks of the day123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) practiced within the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. The court issued a notice to the Centre and the Ministry of Law and Justice, acknowledging the NGO’s argument that FGM is not an essential part of Islam and violates children’s rights. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea to ban practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision prevailing in Muslims, specially Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community and issued notice to Centre and ministry of law and justice seeking their response.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna & R Mahadevan issued notice on a PIL filed by NGO Chetna Welfare Society which alleged that the practice was not an essential part of Islam and it amounted to violation of rights of children who are forced to undergo FGM. Senior advocate Shashi Kiran and lawyer Sadhana Sandhu, appearing for the organisation told the court that various agencies including WHO, UN agencies and human-rights bodies have repeatedly called for states to prevent, criminalise and eliminate FGM as medical evidence showed that short-term and long-term physical and psychological harms are caused due to it.”It is further submitted that there is not any independent law specifically banning this. The act itself falls under multiple offences relating to causing hurt under BNS, such as sections 113, 118(1), 118(2), and 118(3). Even in Pocso Act, touching the genitalia of a minor for non-medical reasons is a violation. It is submitted that WHO has classified FGM as a gross violation of human rights of girls and women. It violates the fundamental guarantees provided by Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Furthermore, FGM is a serious health concern as it can cause infections, problems relating to childbirth, and other severe physical impairments. In Dec 2012, UNGA adopted a unanimous resolution which called for elimination of FGM,” the petition said.It said approximately 75% of women of the community put their daughters to the barbaric practice of FGM and pleaded the court to intervene to put to end the practice. The petitioner said several countires including US, UK, Australia, and several African countries have banned FGM but India does not have a specific law banning FGM. “Dawoodi Bohras are a religious denomination within Shia Islam. They are the most well-known Muslim community in India to practice FGC, known as Khatna in the community – a ritual that many Islamic scholars around the world do not endorse. While the Quran does not sanction FGC, Daim al-lslam, a religious text followed by this community, does endorses the practice,” the petition said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCyclone Ditwah Approaches India: Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh Brace For Impact’Op Sindoor Was Just A Glimpse Of Future Theatre Commands’: Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitPM Modi Unveils World’s Tallest Bronze Statue Of Lord Ram In South GoaIndia Says US Trade Deal Is ‘Only Matter Of Time’ As Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Trade NegotiationsPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security Challenges123PhotostoriesRebellious lovers who break every rule to define love in Bollywood moviesAnkita Lokhande reveals she is returning to Laughter Chefs season 3; Krushna Abhishek says ‘We will celebrate Christmas with our Bhauji’4 simple exercises that can help relieve foot pain from diabetic neuropathyGirija Oak Godbole: Surprising facts about the ‘blue saree girl’ you didn’t knowFrom Pythons to Koalas: 5 sleepyhead animals that nap their way through most of the day2 effective drinks to control blood sugar naturally and how to make them at homeRanbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt to Randeep Hooda: Actors who disappeared with their rolesFrom Saraayah to Sipaara: A look at 2025 Bollywood baby names and their meanings5 countries with zero airports, yet travellers make it in for the experienceSobhita Dhulipala to Shanaya Kapoor: 5 breathtaking celeb looks of the day123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingSaquon BarkleyLaMelo BallDonald TrumpDana WhiteAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerJammie BookerMarcus FolignoCalgary FlamesVanessa Bryant

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea to ban practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) or female circumcision prevailing in Muslims, specially Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community and issued notice to Centre and ministry of law and justice seeking their response.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna & R Mahadevan issued notice…

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