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Image reshared by Kangana Ranaut NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid the controversy over his “smash the patriarchy” remark.Ranaut’s response also came after Rahul Gandhi weighed in on the row over her comments about actor Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement, with the Lok Sabha leader of the opposition saying that “what a woman wears is her own choice.”On her Instagram Stories, the Mandi MP reshared a post from the BJP’s official Instagram handle in response to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks. The post featured an image of the Congress leader asking a woman to “smash the patriarchy”, to which she replied, “Bro, wait. Bharat Mata ki jai shuru karte hain.”The exchange continues with “Rahul Gandhi” repeatedly urging the woman to “smash the patriarchy”, while she responds by raising issues such as the Women’s Reservation Bill, triple talaq, the Shah Bano case, and the fact that Karnataka, a Congress-ruled state, has no woman minister.The controversy stems from Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at his “Chhatron Ki Goonj” event in Pune on August 22. Calling women “the biggest asset of India”, he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi experienced a “cultural shock” when some female protesters at the recent student demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar allegedly used abusive language against the prime minister.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPM Modi “forgave” the women but had no issue with male protesters using the same language, he added.“Our fight is against such a mindset. We do not want a country which gives all the freedom to men, while women continue to live in a controlled environment. We will work together to end the patriarchal system in India,” the Raebareli MP said at the student outreach event.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? Ex-cds Anil Chauhan Reveals Shocking DetailsBihar BPSC Protest Explodes In Patna As Students Break Barricades, Police Use Water Cannons | WatchIndia Opens DRDO Missile Technologies To Defence Firms In Major Push For Indigenous ProductionXi-Modi Meeting In Delhi? China Prepares Massive Delegation As India-China Ties Show Fresh ThawExplained: Why Are Sugar Prices Rising In India Despite Record Sugarcane Production?Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel TMC MPs On Abhishek Banerjee’s Disqualification Plea’People Were Shot In The Head’: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Inquiry Report Into 2025 Ladakh ViolenceAjeet Bharti EXCLUSIVE On ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’, Harsh Dubey, CJP & His Criticism Of BJPTMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Over Delay In Disqualification Of 20 Rebel TMC MPs123PhotostoriesThese idols are often said to be unsuitable for a home temple, here’s what Hindu traditions and Vastu actually say18 thoughtful Raksha Bandhan gifts for sisters in 2026Who is Sheikha Moza? The Qatari royal who made haute couture her signatureHeart disease in women is often misunderstood: Doctor busts 5 myths that could delay diagnosis and treatment5 iconic places in Maharashtra where Ganesh Chaturthi is more than a festivalChinese singer Liu Yu’s Manish Malhotra couture moment in Paris is proof that Indian craftsmanship needs no introduction10 baby girl names that sound modern but have ancient roots5 traditional Bengali sarees you probably haven’t heard ofFrom castor to coconut oil: Natural oils for faster beard growthTraitors 2: From Shalini Passi’s over Rs 2,000 crore family wealth to Mallika Sherawat’s Rs 170 crore fortune, here’s a look at the net worth of popular contestants123Hot PicksBPSC exam rowSugar priceNew Zealand social media banTrump tariffICSI CS june resultNEET UG 2026Sridhar VembuTrump’s SpaceXNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAndy Roddick WifeSuresh GowdaRupali ChakankarKarnataka Food Licence SuspensionAllahabad High CourtMumbai Airport DemolitionRam RahimDelhi Women AccidentDelhi Gurgaon RainMaharashtra Hill Tragedy

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Image reshared by Kangana Ranaut NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid the controversy over his “smash the patriarchy” remark.Ranaut’s response also came after Rahul Gandhi weighed in on the row over her comments about actor Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement, with the Lok Sabha leader of the opposition saying that “what a woman wears is her own choice.”On her Instagram Stories, the Mandi MP reshared a post from the BJP’s official Instagram handle in response to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks. The post featured an image of the Congress leader asking a woman to “smash the patriarchy”, to which she replied, “Bro, wait. Bharat Mata ki jai shuru karte hain.”The exchange continues with “Rahul Gandhi” repeatedly urging the woman to “smash the patriarchy”, while she responds by raising issues such as the Women’s Reservation Bill, triple talaq, the Shah Bano case, and the fact that Karnataka, a Congress-ruled state, has no woman minister.The controversy stems from Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at his “Chhatron Ki Goonj” event in Pune on August 22. Calling women “the biggest asset of India”, he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi experienced a “cultural shock” when some female protesters at the recent student demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar allegedly used abusive language against the prime minister.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPM Modi “forgave” the women but had no issue with male protesters using the same language, he added.“Our fight is against such a mindset. We do not want a country which gives all the freedom to men, while women continue to live in a controlled environment. We will work together to end the patriarchal system in India,” the Raebareli MP said at the student outreach event.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? Ex-cds Anil Chauhan Reveals Shocking DetailsBihar BPSC Protest Explodes In Patna As Students Break Barricades, Police Use Water Cannons | WatchIndia Opens DRDO Missile Technologies To Defence Firms In Major Push For Indigenous ProductionXi-Modi Meeting In Delhi? China Prepares Massive Delegation As India-China Ties Show Fresh ThawExplained: Why Are Sugar Prices Rising In India Despite Record Sugarcane Production?Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel TMC MPs On Abhishek Banerjee’s Disqualification Plea’People Were Shot In The Head’: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Inquiry Report Into 2025 Ladakh ViolenceAjeet Bharti EXCLUSIVE On ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’, Harsh Dubey, CJP & His Criticism Of BJPTMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Over Delay In Disqualification Of 20 Rebel TMC MPs123PhotostoriesThese idols are often said to be unsuitable for a home temple, here’s what Hindu traditions and Vastu actually say18 thoughtful Raksha Bandhan gifts for sisters in 2026Who is Sheikha Moza? The Qatari royal who made haute couture her signatureHeart disease in women is often misunderstood: Doctor busts 5 myths that could delay diagnosis and treatment5 iconic places in Maharashtra where Ganesh Chaturthi is more than a festivalChinese singer Liu Yu’s Manish Malhotra couture moment in Paris is proof that Indian craftsmanship needs no introduction10 baby girl names that sound modern but have ancient roots5 traditional Bengali sarees you probably haven’t heard ofFrom castor to coconut oil: Natural oils for faster beard growthTraitors 2: From Shalini Passi’s over Rs 2,000 crore family wealth to Mallika Sherawat’s Rs 170 crore fortune, here’s a look at the net worth of popular contestants123Hot PicksBPSC exam rowSugar priceNew Zealand social media banTrump tariffICSI CS june resultNEET UG 2026Sridhar VembuTrump’s SpaceXNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAndy Roddick WifeSuresh GowdaRupali ChakankarKarnataka Food Licence SuspensionAllahabad High CourtMumbai Airport DemolitionRam RahimDelhi Women AccidentDelhi Gurgaon RainMaharashtra Hill Tragedy


'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Kangana Ranaut hits back at Rahul Gandhi amid 'smash patriarchy' row
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NEW DELHI: Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid the controversy over his “smash the patriarchy” remark.Ranaut’s response also came after Rahul Gandhi weighed in on the row over her comments about actor Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Raksha Bandhan advertisement, with the Lok Sabha leader of the opposition saying that “what a woman wears is her own choice.”On her Instagram Stories, the Mandi MP reshared a post from the BJP’s official Instagram handle in response to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks. The post featured an image of the Congress leader asking a woman to “smash the patriarchy”, to which she replied, “Bro, wait. Bharat Mata ki jai shuru karte hain.”The exchange continues with “Rahul Gandhi” repeatedly urging the woman to “smash the patriarchy”, while she responds by raising issues such as the Women’s Reservation Bill, triple talaq, the Shah Bano case, and the fact that Karnataka, a Congress-ruled state, has no woman minister.The controversy stems from Rahul Gandhi’s remarks at his “Chhatron Ki Goonj” event in Pune on August 22. Calling women “the biggest asset of India”, he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi experienced a “cultural shock” when some female protesters at the recent student demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar allegedly used abusive language against the prime minister.

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He said Chauhan had made it clear that during the 87-hour operation, loitering munitions were deployed and operated around Sargodha.Rai also pointed to the significance of Kirana Hills, located around 10 kilometres north of Sargodha.”He disclosed that during the operation, loitering munitions, which are drones, were used. They were loitering 10 miles from Sargodha; they had gone towards Sargodha, but 10 miles from Sargodha is the Khirana Hills. Pakistan has carried out some critical nuclear tests at the Khirana Hills. Underground in Kirana, they have got some nuclear facility. I mean, this is a revolution, telling the world about Operation Sindoor,” he said.Chauhan, speaking at the Vivekananda Centre in New Delhi on Tuesday, said India had sent loitering munitions towards Sargodha to search for radars in and around the area. He explained that the weapons had a flight time of around two hours and, if they failed to locate a target during that period, would eventually come down and hit an area.”I think I’ll clarify this…at occasions, it’s been asked whether Kirana Hills were hit or not, which is where their (Pakistan’s) nuclear facilities are… Before those strikes, we had sent in a lot of loitering munitions at Sargodha and Kirana Hills is about 10 kilometres north of Sargodha. So the loitering ammunition is looking for radars which are in and around Sargodha, and it has a lifetime, which means it will loiter for about two hours and once it does not find a target, it comes down and hits somewhere,” Chauhan said.”It must have come and hit one of those hills. So that could be one of the reasons as to what people asked, because Pakistani media also showed some kind of images in which there was smoke coming out from Kirana Hills,” he added.What Chauhan said about Kirana HillsChauhan’s remarks clarified that Kirana Hills was not deliberately selected as a target during Operation Sindoor. Rather, according to his account, a loitering munition searching for radars around Sargodha may have struck one of the hills after failing to find its intended target.The comments also put his remarks in the context of an earlier statement by Air Marshal AK Bharti, who was director general of air operations during Operation Sindoor.On May 12, 2025, Bharti had rejected speculation that Indian forces had deliberately targeted Kirana Hills.”Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it. We have not hit Kirana Hills. I did not brief in my briefing yesterday,” Bharti had said.Chauhan similarly referred to the earlier statement and explained that the possible impact on Kirana Hills was linked to the operation of loitering munitions sent towards Sargodha.Operation Sindoor was launched by India following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK). 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File photo: Former CDS Anil Chauhan NEW DELHI: Former director of naval operations and intelligence commodore Ranjit Rai (Retd.) on Tuesday said former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s remarks on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills indicated that Operation Sindoor was a “total success”, particularly highlighting India’s use of loitering munitions during the 87-hour military operation.Speaking to news agency ANI, Rai was reacting to Chauhan’s remarks that an Indian loitering munition deployed to search for radars in and around Sargodha in Pakistan “must have” hit an area in the Kirana Hills after failing to locate its intended target.”He made it absolutely clear that it was a total success (Operation Sindoor),” Rai told ANI. He said Chauhan had made it clear that during the 87-hour operation, loitering munitions were deployed and operated around Sargodha.Rai also pointed to the significance of Kirana Hills, located around 10 kilometres north of Sargodha.”He disclosed that during the operation, loitering munitions, which are drones, were used. They were loitering 10 miles from Sargodha; they had gone towards Sargodha, but 10 miles from Sargodha is the Khirana Hills. Pakistan has carried out some critical nuclear tests at the Khirana Hills. Underground in Kirana, they have got some nuclear facility. I mean, this is a revolution, telling the world about Operation Sindoor,” he said.Chauhan, speaking at the Vivekananda Centre in New Delhi on Tuesday, said India had sent loitering munitions towards Sargodha to search for radars in and around the area. He explained that the weapons had a flight time of around two hours and, if they failed to locate a target during that period, would eventually come down and hit an area.”I think I’ll clarify this…at occasions, it’s been asked whether Kirana Hills were hit or not, which is where their (Pakistan’s) nuclear facilities are… Before those strikes, we had sent in a lot of loitering munitions at Sargodha and Kirana Hills is about 10 kilometres north of Sargodha. So the loitering ammunition is looking for radars which are in and around Sargodha, and it has a lifetime, which means it will loiter for about two hours and once it does not find a target, it comes down and hits somewhere,” Chauhan said.”It must have come and hit one of those hills. So that could be one of the reasons as to what people asked, because Pakistani media also showed some kind of images in which there was smoke coming out from Kirana Hills,” he added.What Chauhan said about Kirana HillsChauhan’s remarks clarified that Kirana Hills was not deliberately selected as a target during Operation Sindoor. Rather, according to his account, a loitering munition searching for radars around Sargodha may have struck one of the hills after failing to find its intended target.The comments also put his remarks in the context of an earlier statement by Air Marshal AK Bharti, who was director general of air operations during Operation Sindoor.On May 12, 2025, Bharti had rejected speculation that Indian forces had deliberately targeted Kirana Hills.”Thank you for telling us that Kirana Hills houses some nuclear installations. We did not know about it. We have not hit Kirana Hills. 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For each suicide or unnatural death, colleges have to report the student’s course/year, date and place of occurrence, police intimation, FIR status, institutional inquiry and corrective measures. NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges to maintain updated records of student suicides and unnatural deaths and submit a certified Action Taken Report (ATR) every month, following Supreme Court directions on student mental health and safety. It has also asked institutions to fill vacant faculty and key administrative posts within four months.The commission has marked the compliance exercise “MOST URGENT” and asked institutions to accord it top priority.The move comes amid a rise in student suicides. An IHBAS presentation by Dr Om Prakash, Professor of Psychiatry and Head, Department of Geriatric Mental Health, citing NCRB data, said 14,488 student deaths by suicide were recorded in 2024, up 4.3% from 13,892 in 2023. The number rose from 8,068 in 2014 to 14,488 in 2024, an increase of around 80% over the decade. More than 1.15 lakh student deaths by suicide were recorded during 2015-24.For each suicide or unnatural death, colleges have to report the student’s course/year, date and place of occurrence, police intimation, FIR status, institutional inquiry and corrective measures.The NMC has also sought department-wise details of sanctioned, filled and vacant faculty posts, non-teaching vacancies and key administrative positions, including dean/director, medical superintendent, registrar, wardens and counsellors. Colleges have been given four months to fill vacant faculty and key administrative posts, with special recruitment drives for reserved posts. The compliance format also requires 24×7 access to qualified medical assistance on campus or within 1 km.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe IHBAS presentation highlights the role of faculty as “gatekeepers”, who can often notice changes in attendance, academic performance, withdrawal or behaviour. Faculty are advised to recognise warning signs, approach distressed students, ask directly about suicidal thoughts, facilitate referral and follow up, without taking on the role of therapists.It also cautions against attributing suicide to a single trigger such as examination failure, relationship problems or social media. Academic pressure, fear of failure, bullying, ragging or harassment, discrimination, social isolation and financial difficulties are among the factors identified as contributing to vulnerability.The NMC said information submitted by institutions will be consolidated to monitor compliance with the Supreme Court’s directions and submitted to the Ministry of Education as required.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? Ex-cds Anil Chauhan Reveals Shocking DetailsBihar BPSC Protest Explodes In Patna As Students Break Barricades, Police Use Water Cannons | WatchIndia Opens DRDO Missile Technologies To Defence Firms In Major Push For Indigenous ProductionXi-Modi Meeting In Delhi? 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Mamdani was responding to questions about the RSS, the proposed event and protests against Bhagwat’s appearance. NEW DELHI: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he does not support a planned event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at Madison Square Garden, while noting that the city may not have the legal authority to stop the private gathering.Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s centenary-year global outreach programme.”I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” Mamdani said at a news conference on Tuesday.Mamdani was responding to questions about the RSS, the proposed event and protests against Bhagwat’s appearance. He was also asked whether the gathering should be cancelled.The mayor, who is the first Indian-American to hold the post in New York City, said his views were influenced partly by his family background.“I also stand here as the first Indian-American Mayor in our city’s history, and my mother’s family is all still in India,” Mamdani said.He said his understanding of India was based on the idea of a society where people of different backgrounds could belong equally.He said the vision of India that he was taught by his family and the one that he grew up being very familiar with was that of “a pluralistic society, of a secular republic that believed in the belonging of each and every person who was from India”.Mamdani said he was opposed to what he described as an increasingly exclusionary political movement.“And it has been incredibly troubling to see the rise of a movement that is predicated on an exclusionary vision of any country, frankly, and so it is one that I find myself in deep opposition to, not only as an Indian-American but also as the Mayor of a city that believes deeply in the belonging of each and every person, no matter their colour, their creed, their religion, their faith, wherever they’re from,” Mamdani said.Protests planned over Bhagwat eventThe planned appearance has faced opposition from several interfaith and civil rights organisations. Groups including Hindus for Human Rights, the Indian American Muslim Council and the Interfaith Centre of New York held a press conference outside New York City Hall and called for the event to be cancelled.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBhagwat arrived in the US on Tuesday as part of the RSS’s centenary-year outreach. During his stay in New York, he is also expected to participate in the Universal Oneness programme.The event is being organised by AHEAD Forum, which said in a social media post that Bhagwat would attend the Universal Oneness Celebration in New York on August 29.“The event carries a timeless and universal message: ‘The world is one family’. It calls upon us to look beyond artificial divisions and differences, recognise the bonds that unite humanity, and embrace a spirit of mutual respect, harmony, and oneness,” the post said.Bhagwat’s wider international tour includes the US, Canada and the UK as part of the Sangh’s centenary-year global outreach programme.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. On off days, when not turning pages or learning русский, he lives in the reverie of “what ifs” and “how abouts.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? 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Mamdani was responding to questions about the RSS, the proposed event and protests against Bhagwat’s appearance. NEW DELHI: New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he does not support a planned event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at Madison Square Garden, while noting that the city may not have the legal authority to stop the private gathering.Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s centenary-year global outreach programme.”I don’t support the rally, but I don’t know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” Mamdani said at a news conference on Tuesday.Mamdani was responding to questions about the RSS, the proposed event and protests against Bhagwat’s appearance. He was also asked whether the gathering should be cancelled.The mayor, who is the first Indian-American to hold the post in New York City, said his views were influenced partly by his family background.“I also stand here as the first Indian-American Mayor in our city’s history, and my mother’s family is all still in India,” Mamdani said.He said his understanding of India was based on the idea of a society where people of different backgrounds could belong equally.He said the vision of India that he was taught by his family and the one that he grew up being very familiar with was that of “a pluralistic society, of a secular republic that believed in the belonging of each and every person who was from India”.Mamdani said he was opposed to what he described as an increasingly exclusionary political movement.“And it has been incredibly troubling to see the rise of a movement that is predicated on an exclusionary vision of any country, frankly, and so it is one that I find myself in deep opposition to, not only as an Indian-American but also as the Mayor of a city that believes deeply in the belonging of each and every person, no matter their colour, their creed, their religion, their faith, wherever they’re from,” Mamdani said.Protests planned over Bhagwat eventThe planned appearance has faced opposition from several interfaith and civil rights organisations. Groups including Hindus for Human Rights, the Indian American Muslim Council and the Interfaith Centre of New York held a press conference outside New York City Hall and called for the event to be cancelled.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBhagwat arrived in the US on Tuesday as part of the RSS’s centenary-year outreach. During his stay in New York, he is also expected to participate in the Universal Oneness programme.The event is being organised by AHEAD Forum, which said in a social media post that Bhagwat would attend the Universal Oneness Celebration in New York on August 29.“The event carries a timeless and universal message: ‘The world is one family’. It calls upon us to look beyond artificial divisions and differences, recognise the bonds that unite humanity, and embrace a spirit of mutual respect, harmony, and oneness,” the post said.Bhagwat’s wider international tour includes the US, Canada and the UK as part of the Sangh’s centenary-year global outreach programme.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. On off days, when not turning pages or learning русский, he lives in the reverie of “what ifs” and “how abouts.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? 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Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, sought three weeks’ time to surrender. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Tuesday directed former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to first surrender within three weeks, saying that his appeal against conviction and 10-year imprisonment in a rape case would be heard only thereafter.Justice Alok Aradhe rejected Tejpal’s plea for exemption from surrendering and asked him to file a surrender certificate before it. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, sought three weeks’ time to surrender, the bench granted him time to surrender.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesGoa govt opposed his plea for exemption from surrendering and said his appeal was not admissible since he had not filed a separate application seeking exemption from surrender or shown a certificate that he has already surrendered as per Order XXII Rule 5 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.The Goa bench of Bombay HC convicted Tejpal under multiple provisions of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced him to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment each under Sections 376(2)(f) and 376(2)(k), with the sentences to run concurrently.The case relates to two alleged incidents at Grand Hyatt in Goa during Tehelka’s THiNK Fest in Nov 2013. The high court found the victim’s evidence consistent and credible despite extensive cross-examination. The case against Tejpal involves allegations that he sexually assaulted a junior colleague twice in 2013, in an elevator of a high-end hotel in Goa.The Goa Police subsequently registered an FIR against Tarun Tejpal.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? Ex-cds Anil Chauhan Reveals Shocking DetailsBihar BPSC Protest Explodes In Patna As Students Break Barricades, Police Use Water Cannons | WatchIndia Opens DRDO Missile Technologies To Defence Firms In Major Push For Indigenous ProductionXi-Modi Meeting In Delhi? China Prepares Massive Delegation As India-China Ties Show Fresh ThawExplained: Why Are Sugar Prices Rising In India Despite Record Sugarcane Production?Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel TMC MPs On Abhishek Banerjee’s Disqualification Plea’People Were Shot In The Head’: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Inquiry Report Into 2025 Ladakh ViolenceAjeet Bharti EXCLUSIVE On ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’, Harsh Dubey, CJP & His Criticism Of BJPTMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Over Delay In Disqualification Of 20 Rebel TMC MPs123PhotostoriesWho is Sheikha Moza? The Qatari royal who made haute couture her signature5 iconic places in Maharashtra where Ganesh Chaturthi is more than a festivalChinese singer Liu Yu’s Manish Malhotra couture moment in Paris is proof that Indian craftsmanship needs no introduction10 baby girl names that sound modern but have ancient roots5 traditional Bengali sarees you probably haven’t heard ofFrom castor to coconut oil: Natural oils for faster beard growthTraitors 2: From Shalini Passi’s over Rs 2,000 crore family wealth to Mallika Sherawat’s Rs 170 crore fortune, here’s a look at the net worth of popular contestantsYour blood pressure could be rising because of these 7 everyday habits you may think are completely harmless7 simple ways to live every day like a holiday like Dua Lipa, despite working full-timeUrvashi Rautela makes a tricolour statement in a one-of-a-kind gown that took 3 months to create123Hot PicksBPSC exam rowSugar priceNew Zealand social media banTrump tariffICSI CS june resultNEET UG 2026Sridhar VembuTrump’s SpaceXNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingBandra Parsi BungalowSuresh GowdaRupali ChakankarKarnataka Food Licence SuspensionAllahabad High CourtMumbai Airport DemolitionRam RahimDelhi Women AccidentDelhi Gurgaon RainMaharashtra Hill Tragedy

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, sought three weeks’ time to surrender. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Tuesday directed former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to first surrender within three weeks, saying that his appeal against conviction and 10-year imprisonment in a rape case would be heard only thereafter.Justice Alok Aradhe rejected Tejpal’s plea for exemption from surrendering and asked him to file a surrender certificate before it. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, sought three weeks’ time to surrender, the bench granted him time to surrender.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesGoa govt opposed his plea for exemption from surrendering and said his appeal was not admissible since he had not filed a separate application seeking exemption from surrender or shown a certificate that he has already surrendered as per Order XXII Rule 5 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013.The Goa bench of Bombay HC convicted Tejpal under multiple provisions of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sentenced him to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment each under Sections 376(2)(f) and 376(2)(k), with the sentences to run concurrently.The case relates to two alleged incidents at Grand Hyatt in Goa during Tehelka’s THiNK Fest in Nov 2013. The high court found the victim’s evidence consistent and credible despite extensive cross-examination. The case against Tejpal involves allegations that he sexually assaulted a junior colleague twice in 2013, in an elevator of a high-end hotel in Goa.The Goa Police subsequently registered an FIR against Tarun Tejpal.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? Ex-cds Anil Chauhan Reveals Shocking DetailsBihar BPSC Protest Explodes In Patna As Students Break Barricades, Police Use Water Cannons | WatchIndia Opens DRDO Missile Technologies To Defence Firms In Major Push For Indigenous ProductionXi-Modi Meeting In Delhi? China Prepares Massive Delegation As India-China Ties Show Fresh ThawExplained: Why Are Sugar Prices Rising In India Despite Record Sugarcane Production?Supreme Court Notice To 20 Rebel TMC MPs On Abhishek Banerjee’s Disqualification Plea’People Were Shot In The Head’: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks Inquiry Report Into 2025 Ladakh ViolenceAjeet Bharti EXCLUSIVE On ‘Reservation Hatao Andolan’, Harsh Dubey, CJP & His Criticism Of BJPTMC’s Abhishek Banerjee Moves Supreme Court Over Delay In Disqualification Of 20 Rebel TMC MPs123PhotostoriesWho is Sheikha Moza? The Qatari royal who made haute couture her signature5 iconic places in Maharashtra where Ganesh Chaturthi is more than a festivalChinese singer Liu Yu’s Manish Malhotra couture moment in Paris is proof that Indian craftsmanship needs no introduction10 baby girl names that sound modern but have ancient roots5 traditional Bengali sarees you probably haven’t heard ofFrom castor to coconut oil: Natural oils for faster beard growthTraitors 2: From Shalini Passi’s over Rs 2,000 crore family wealth to Mallika Sherawat’s Rs 170 crore fortune, here’s a look at the net worth of popular contestantsYour blood pressure could be rising because of these 7 everyday habits you may think are completely harmless7 simple ways to live every day like a holiday like Dua Lipa, despite working full-timeUrvashi Rautela makes a tricolour statement in a one-of-a-kind gown that took 3 months to create123Hot PicksBPSC exam rowSugar priceNew Zealand social media banTrump tariffICSI CS june resultNEET UG 2026Sridhar VembuTrump’s SpaceXNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingBandra Parsi BungalowSuresh GowdaRupali ChakankarKarnataka Food Licence SuspensionAllahabad High CourtMumbai Airport DemolitionRam RahimDelhi Women AccidentDelhi Gurgaon RainMaharashtra Hill Tragedy

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