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NEW DELHI: In a move towards strengthening civil-military collaboration, the railways and the Army have formalised a framework of cooperation to expand post-retirement employment opportunities for Agniveers and Army personnel. Railways said it will recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as pointsmen on contract basis to fill vacancies quickly.The initiative is designed to ensure a smoother shift from military to civilian careers and to increase awareness about job prospects within the railways. This will also create a dedicated support system to assist retiring personnel, the railways said.This collaborative framework underscores a shared commitment to providing veterans with meaningful second-career pathways while supporting broader national development goals.In an official release, the railways said that to provide employment avenues for ex-servicemen and ex-Agniveers, 10% horizontal reservation in level-2 and above posts, and 20% in level-1 posts has been provisioned for ex-servicemen. Another 5% reservation in level-2 and above posts, and 10% in level-1 posts has been earmarked for ex-Agniveers. “In 2024 and 2025, a total of 14,788 posts were reserved for ex-servicemen in railway vacancy notifications,” it said. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’AI Only Works With What Has Been Expressed So Far’: Prasoon Joshi Gets Candid At DNPA 2026India & Israel Sign Multiple MoUs On Agriculture & AI During PM Modi & Netanyahu’s Bilateral MeetIndian Navy’s New Hunter, INS Anjadip To Targets Submarines Close To CoastFair Pay, Consent, Online Safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw Draws Red Line For Digital Platforms’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint Statement123PhotostoriesMansa Devi Mandir: The sacred Shakti Peeth where dreams come trueMorning metabolism boost: 5 habits that may help burn fat naturally and support lasting energy7 days mantra guide for you; attract positive vibesHoli 2026: How to make classic Malpua at home10 must-try Chicken snacks for Holi party at homeFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebration123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingCandace OwensKayla NicoleMadison BeerJoel EmbiidVanessa BryantTony DungyDan MuseNHL Trade RumorsWWE Elimination Chamber 2026Ron Duguay

NEW DELHI: In a move towards strengthening civil-military collaboration, the railways and the Army have formalised a framework of cooperation to expand post-retirement employment opportunities for Agniveers and Army personnel. Railways said it will recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as pointsmen on contract basis to fill vacancies quickly.The initiative is designed to ensure a smoother shift from military to civilian careers and to increase awareness about job prospects within the railways. This will also create a dedicated support system to assist retiring personnel, the railways said.This collaborative framework underscores a shared commitment to providing veterans with meaningful second-career pathways while supporting broader national development goals.In an official release, the railways said that to provide employment avenues for ex-servicemen and ex-Agniveers, 10% horizontal reservation in level-2 and above posts, and 20% in level-1 posts has been provisioned for ex-servicemen. Another 5% reservation in level-2 and above posts, and 10% in level-1 posts has been earmarked for ex-Agniveers. “In 2024 and 2025, a total of 14,788 posts were reserved for ex-servicemen in railway vacancy notifications,” it said. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’AI Only Works With What Has Been Expressed So Far’: Prasoon Joshi Gets Candid At DNPA 2026India & Israel Sign Multiple MoUs On Agriculture & AI During PM Modi & Netanyahu’s Bilateral MeetIndian Navy’s New Hunter, INS Anjadip To Targets Submarines Close To CoastFair Pay, Consent, Online Safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw Draws Red Line For Digital Platforms’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint Statement123PhotostoriesMansa Devi Mandir: The sacred Shakti Peeth where dreams come trueMorning metabolism boost: 5 habits that may help burn fat naturally and support lasting energy7 days mantra guide for you; attract positive vibesHoli 2026: How to make classic Malpua at home10 must-try Chicken snacks for Holi party at homeFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebration123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingCandace OwensKayla NicoleMadison BeerJoel EmbiidVanessa BryantTony DungyDan MuseNHL Trade RumorsWWE Elimination Chamber 2026Ron Duguay

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NEW DELHI: In a move towards strengthening civil-military collaboration, the railways and the Army have formalised a framework of cooperation to expand post-retirement employment opportunities for Agniveers and Army personnel. Railways said it will recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as pointsmen on contract basis to fill vacancies quickly.The initiative is designed to ensure a smoother shift…

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Nature never judged: Study reveals that birds across all ages engage in masturbation, and it is a healthy and completely natural behaviour |

Nature never judged: Study reveals that birds across all ages engage in masturbation, and it is a healthy and completely natural behaviour |

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Contrary to societal shame, animals have long engaged in masturbation naturally. A recent study reveals this behavior is prevalent and healthy in birds, occurring across both sexes and age groups, even more frequently in wild populations. This challenges the notion that it’s solely a sign of stress or captivity. In our society, masturbation is often…

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Cars with cruise control under Rs 8 lakh: Tata Tiago, Triber & more

Cars with cruise control under Rs 8 lakh: Tata Tiago, Triber & more

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Cruise control, once limited to higher-priced sedans and SUVs, is increasingly being offered in more affordable cars in India as competition in the entry-level and compact segments grows. The feature allows a vehicle to maintain a constant speed without continuous throttle input, helping reduce driver fatigue during long highway journeys. Its availability in budget-friendly models…

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JAIPUR: CBI on Tuesday took over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe after Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) said “paper leak mafia” had sold a leaked question paper disguised as a “guess paper” – containing all 90 biology and 45 chemistry questions from the May 3 exam – for Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh a copy, across a network stretching from Rajasthan and Haryana to Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Kerala.A CBI team reached the SOG headquarters in Jaipur late on Tuesday to question suspects rounded up by police. The central agency said it registered an FIR based on a complaint from the Union education ministry’s department of higher education, invoking charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, theft and destruction of evidence under BNS, apart from offences under Prevention of Corruption Act and Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.”These questions were hi-dden inside a guess paper containing over 400 questions,” a senior SOG official said.In Nashik, police detained a 27-year-old from Nandgaon who had allegedly altered his appearance to evade detection. DCP Kirankumar Chavan said Nashik Police acted on a request from their Rajasthan counterparts. “He will be handed over to Rajasthan Police once their team arrives in Nashik,” Chavan said.Sources said the suspect was a third-year Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery student in MP’s Sehore and worked part-time as a career counsellor in Nashik. He was preparing to leave the city on the pretext of a holiday when police detained him. He allegedly received a consignment from an unidentified person and forwarded it to someone in Gurgaon.SOG said the paper was circulated widely from Jaipur, Sikar and Gurgaon to Nashik and Pune. Investigators also retrieved messages telling students that even if they had not prepared adequately, memorising the guess-paper questions would help them crack the test.A Sikar resident ostensibly received the guess paper on May 7 and alerted local authorities, but the complaint was allegedly ignored, SOG sources said. The person then emailed National Testing Agency, which shared the input with another central agency that contacted SOG.A comparison of the guess paper with the official question paper revealed multiple matches.”We dispatched a team to Sikar. We realised that the cartel involved in leaking the paper had a network stretching across the country,” an SOG source said.Investigators in Rajasthan said the preliminary probe indicated the leak did not originate in the state. IGP (SOG) Ajay Pal Lamba said a Haryana-based suspect obtained the paper from someone in Nashik.Among the first to be questioned by CBI was Sikar-based Rakesh Mandawaria, a “paper solver” and “consultant”. Mandawaria was detained by SOG on May 8 after he bragged that 120-odd questions from the guess paper he had shared with clients were included in the NEET-UG exam. A coaching institute teacher subsequently filed a complaint at Sikar’s Udyog Nagar police station.”We have questioned 150 students and 70 others so far,” an SOG official said. “We suspect the questions were meant to be shared with only a few select buyers, but greed took over and someone leaked them outside the designated network.”SOG has not formally arrested anyone yet. A CBI team remained at the SOG headquarters late Tuesday, coordinating with senior officials over the transfer of the Nashik suspect to its custody.(With inputs from Abhilash Botekar in Nashik)End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRahul Gandhi Submits Dissent Note On CBI Chief Selection After Key Meet At PM Modi’s Residence‘India Should Not Close Doors For Dialogue With Pakistan’: RSS General Secretary HosabaleVijay Appoints Astrologer As OSD In Tamil Nadu Govt, TVK Allies Call It ‘Unacceptable’Kerala CM Race Heats Up, KC Venugopal Emerges Frontrunner As Rahul Gandhi Holds KeyNEET-UG 2026 Cancelled: NTA Confirms WhatsApp Leak, Announces Refunds & CBI ProbeVijay Meets AIADMK Rebels As EPS Faces Internal Revolt Before Key Assembly VoteIndia Has 60 Days Of Crude Oil LNG; 45 Days Of LPG; Oil Firms Losing ₹1,000 Cr A Day: Hardeep PuriNEET-UG 2026 Cancelled After Leak Verified; NTA Promises Fair Re-Exam For Students | WatchMEA Slams China Over Pakistan Support, Says Shielding Terror Hurts Reputation | WatchSri Lanka Navy Arrests 6 Indian Fishermen, TN CM Vijay Writes To Jaishankar Seeking Their Release123PhotostoriesAlia Bhatt adds a desi twist to Cannes 2026 with a custom dupatta on her breathtaking coral gownWhy you feel constantly drained: 10 signs your soul needs healing9 facts about snow leopards that explain why they are called the ‘ghosts of the mountains’5 Cannes Film Festival 2026 fashion rules celebrities can’t afford to ignoreKim Kardashian and Pete Davidson: Inside the high-profile romance and break-up5 mistakes you’re making if Chikmagalur isn’t in your summer itineraryTraditional Indian home features that deserve a comeback in modern livingFrom lawsuits to public feuds: Controversies that kept Johnny Depp in headlinesLesser-known facts about ‘Taarak Mehta ka Oolta Chasma’ star Dilip Joshi, aka Jethala5 ways to respond with confidence when being disrespected123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultRaj SinghBandi Sanjay KumarPune child rape-murder caseLPG stockNEET exam cancelledModi on Gold and WFHTop TrendingTamil Nadu CMBhagwant Mann CousinIPL Points TableFifa World Cup 2026 ScheduleVijay AstrologerHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026AIADMK splitHighway Toll DuesBhuvneshwar Kumar

JAIPUR: CBI on Tuesday took over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe after Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) said “paper leak mafia” had sold a leaked question paper disguised as a “guess paper” – containing all 90 biology and 45 chemistry questions from the May 3 exam – for Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh a copy, across a network stretching from Rajasthan and Haryana to Maharashtra, Uttarakhand and Kerala.A CBI team reached the SOG headquarters in Jaipur late on Tuesday to question suspects rounded up by police. The central agency said it registered an FIR based on a complaint from the Union education ministry’s department of higher education, invoking charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, theft and destruction of evidence under BNS, apart from offences under Prevention of Corruption Act and Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.”These questions were hi-dden inside a guess paper containing over 400 questions,” a senior SOG official said.In Nashik, police detained a 27-year-old from Nandgaon who had allegedly altered his appearance to evade detection. DCP Kirankumar Chavan said Nashik Police acted on a request from their Rajasthan counterparts. “He will be handed over to Rajasthan Police once their team arrives in Nashik,” Chavan said.Sources said the suspect was a third-year Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery student in MP’s Sehore and worked part-time as a career counsellor in Nashik. He was preparing to leave the city on the pretext of a holiday when police detained him. He allegedly received a consignment from an unidentified person and forwarded it to someone in Gurgaon.SOG said the paper was circulated widely from Jaipur, Sikar and Gurgaon to Nashik and Pune. Investigators also retrieved messages telling students that even if they had not prepared adequately, memorising the guess-paper questions would help them crack the test.A Sikar resident ostensibly received the guess paper on May 7 and alerted local authorities, but the complaint was allegedly ignored, SOG sources said. The person then emailed National Testing Agency, which shared the input with another central agency that contacted SOG.A comparison of the guess paper with the official question paper revealed multiple matches.”We dispatched a team to Sikar. We realised that the cartel involved in leaking the paper had a network stretching across the country,” an SOG source said.Investigators in Rajasthan said the preliminary probe indicated the leak did not originate in the state. IGP (SOG) Ajay Pal Lamba said a Haryana-based suspect obtained the paper from someone in Nashik.Among the first to be questioned by CBI was Sikar-based Rakesh Mandawaria, a “paper solver” and “consultant”. Mandawaria was detained by SOG on May 8 after he bragged that 120-odd questions from the guess paper he had shared with clients were included in the NEET-UG exam. A coaching institute teacher subsequently filed a complaint at Sikar’s Udyog Nagar police station.”We have questioned 150 students and 70 others so far,” an SOG official said. “We suspect the questions were meant to be shared with only a few select buyers, but greed took over and someone leaked them outside the designated network.”SOG has not formally arrested anyone yet. A CBI team remained at the SOG headquarters late Tuesday, coordinating with senior officials over the transfer of the Nashik suspect to its custody.(With inputs from Abhilash Botekar in Nashik)End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRahul Gandhi Submits Dissent Note On CBI Chief Selection After Key Meet At PM Modi’s Residence‘India Should Not Close Doors For Dialogue With Pakistan’: RSS General Secretary HosabaleVijay Appoints Astrologer As OSD In Tamil Nadu Govt, TVK Allies Call It ‘Unacceptable’Kerala CM Race Heats Up, KC Venugopal Emerges Frontrunner As Rahul Gandhi Holds KeyNEET-UG 2026 Cancelled: NTA Confirms WhatsApp Leak, Announces Refunds & CBI ProbeVijay Meets AIADMK Rebels As EPS Faces Internal Revolt Before Key Assembly VoteIndia Has 60 Days Of Crude Oil LNG; 45 Days Of LPG; Oil Firms Losing ₹1,000 Cr A Day: Hardeep PuriNEET-UG 2026 Cancelled After Leak Verified; NTA Promises Fair Re-Exam For Students | WatchMEA Slams China Over Pakistan Support, Says Shielding Terror Hurts Reputation | WatchSri Lanka Navy Arrests 6 Indian Fishermen, TN CM Vijay Writes To Jaishankar Seeking Their Release123PhotostoriesAlia Bhatt adds a desi twist to Cannes 2026 with a custom dupatta on her breathtaking coral gownWhy you feel constantly drained: 10 signs your soul needs healing9 facts about snow leopards that explain why they are called the ‘ghosts of the mountains’5 Cannes Film Festival 2026 fashion rules celebrities can’t afford to ignoreKim Kardashian and Pete Davidson: Inside the high-profile romance and break-up5 mistakes you’re making if Chikmagalur isn’t in your summer itineraryTraditional Indian home features that deserve a comeback in modern livingFrom lawsuits to public feuds: Controversies that kept Johnny Depp in headlinesLesser-known facts about ‘Taarak Mehta ka Oolta Chasma’ star Dilip Joshi, aka Jethala5 ways to respond with confidence when being disrespected123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultRaj SinghBandi Sanjay KumarPune child rape-murder caseLPG stockNEET exam cancelledModi on Gold and WFHTop TrendingTamil Nadu CMBhagwant Mann CousinIPL Points TableFifa World Cup 2026 ScheduleVijay AstrologerHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026AIADMK splitHighway Toll DuesBhuvneshwar Kumar

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JAIPUR: CBI on Tuesday took over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe after Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) said “paper leak mafia” had sold a leaked question paper disguised as a “guess paper” – containing all 90 biology and 45 chemistry questions from the May 3 exam – for Rs 10 lakh to Rs…

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Karnataka’s top Congress leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, engaged in a public spat on social media. Shivakumar alluded to a “secret deal” for a rotational chief ministership, while Siddaramaiah countered by emphasizing his commitment to a full five-year term and highlighting fulfilled promises. This open conflict signals a significant escalation beyond their supporters’ verbal exchanges. NEW DELHI: The power tussle for the top post in Karnataka Congress turned ugly on Thursday with chief minister Siddaramaiah taking open potshots at his deputy DK Shivakumar. Hours after Shivakumar posted a cryptic message reminding Siddaramaiah and the Congress high command to “keep one’s word and walk the talk”, the chief minister has hit back using “word play” to target his deputy. Earlier today, Shivakumar in a post on X wrote, “WORD POWER IS WORLD POWER. The biggest force in the world is to keep one’s word. Be it a judge, president or anyone else including myself, everyone has to walk the talk. Word power is world power.” The state Congress president, who is eyeing the top post as part of a “secret deal” in 2023 for rotational CM following the party’s sweeping victory in the assembly elections, wants Siddaramaiah to honour the commitment made then by the party leadership.’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah Responds Siddaramaiah, who has often asserted that he will complete his term of 5 years, made an interesting response to DKS message. The chief minister used the same words to take potshots at his deputy. “A Word is not power unless it betters the World for the people. The mandate given by the people of Karnataka is not a moment, but a responsibility that lasts five full years. The Congress party, including me, is walking the talk for our people with compassion, consistency, and courage. Our Word to Karnataka is not a slogan, it means the World to us,” Siddaramaiah wrote on X.Siddaramaiah then went on to list the promises that he had fulfilled as the chief minister in his two tenures. This open social media “word” war between the two top state leaders marks a definite shift in their approach. Till now, it was the supporters of the two leaders who were engaging in verbal spats. But with Siddaramaiah completing two-and-a-half years as chief minister, DKS has clearly upped the ante. The ball is in the court of Congress high command, but the open spat between the two leaders could well damage the prospects of the grand-old-party even if it manages to save its government for now.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 MediaVideosOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In HyderabadBrahMos Diplomacy Peaks As Rajnath Singh Deepens India-Indonesia Defence Ties In Indo-Pacific ShiftOperation Sindoor Showed India’s Strength, Discipline And Deterrence To The World: President Murmu’Years Of Reforms & Readiness Translated Into Decisive Outcomes In Op Sindoor’: Army Chief DwivediPM Modi Predicts India’s Global Dominance In Satellite Launches As Skyroot Unveils Vikram-I Rocket123Photostories10 unique seven-letter baby names loved by new parentsHow to make South Indian-Style Beetroot Poha for BreakfastSigns that Shani is Upset With You10 affordable date ideas that help you bond without spending much5 places in the world you can’t set foot in — and whyInside the glamorous world of Manish Malhotra’s Bandra bungalowBaby names that are banned in the USBruce Lee’s birthday: Ten fun facts you didn’t know about the Little DragonStranger Things kids growing up; Find out their real ages in 2025!Decoding Keerthy Suresh’s best rush-hour fashion looks for ‘Revolver Rita’ promotions | See pics123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDeion SandersAyesha CurryTaylor SwiftMarqury CollinsStefon DiggsSaudi Prince Mohammed Bin SalmanCharlie McAvoyWPL Auction Who Got WhomSteveWillDoIt ControversyCandace Owens

Karnataka’s top Congress leaders, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, engaged in a public spat on social media. Shivakumar alluded to a “secret deal” for a rotational chief ministership, while Siddaramaiah countered by emphasizing his commitment to a full five-year term and highlighting fulfilled promises. This open conflict signals a significant escalation beyond their supporters’ verbal exchanges. NEW DELHI: The power tussle for the top post in Karnataka Congress turned ugly on Thursday with chief minister Siddaramaiah taking open potshots at his deputy DK Shivakumar. Hours after Shivakumar posted a cryptic message reminding Siddaramaiah and the Congress high command to “keep one’s word and walk the talk”, the chief minister has hit back using “word play” to target his deputy. Earlier today, Shivakumar in a post on X wrote, “WORD POWER IS WORLD POWER. The biggest force in the world is to keep one’s word. Be it a judge, president or anyone else including myself, everyone has to walk the talk. Word power is world power.” The state Congress president, who is eyeing the top post as part of a “secret deal” in 2023 for rotational CM following the party’s sweeping victory in the assembly elections, wants Siddaramaiah to honour the commitment made then by the party leadership.’All 140 MLAs Are Mine’: DK Shivakumar Amid Karnataka CM Speculation; Siddaramaiah Responds Siddaramaiah, who has often asserted that he will complete his term of 5 years, made an interesting response to DKS message. The chief minister used the same words to take potshots at his deputy. “A Word is not power unless it betters the World for the people. The mandate given by the people of Karnataka is not a moment, but a responsibility that lasts five full years. The Congress party, including me, is walking the talk for our people with compassion, consistency, and courage. Our Word to Karnataka is not a slogan, it means the World to us,” Siddaramaiah wrote on X.Siddaramaiah then went on to list the promises that he had fulfilled as the chief minister in his two tenures. This open social media “word” war between the two top state leaders marks a definite shift in their approach. Till now, it was the supporters of the two leaders who were engaging in verbal spats. But with Siddaramaiah completing two-and-a-half years as chief minister, DKS has clearly upped the ante. The ball is in the court of Congress high command, but the open spat between the two leaders could well damage the prospects of the grand-old-party even if it manages to save its government for now.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 MediaVideosOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In HyderabadBrahMos Diplomacy Peaks As Rajnath Singh Deepens India-Indonesia Defence Ties In Indo-Pacific ShiftOperation Sindoor Showed India’s Strength, Discipline And Deterrence To The World: President Murmu’Years Of Reforms & Readiness Translated Into Decisive Outcomes In Op Sindoor’: Army Chief DwivediPM Modi Predicts India’s Global Dominance In Satellite Launches As Skyroot Unveils Vikram-I Rocket123Photostories10 unique seven-letter baby names loved by new parentsHow to make South Indian-Style Beetroot Poha for BreakfastSigns that Shani is Upset With You10 affordable date ideas that help you bond without spending much5 places in the world you can’t set foot in — and whyInside the glamorous world of Manish Malhotra’s Bandra bungalowBaby names that are banned in the USBruce Lee’s birthday: Ten fun facts you didn’t know about the Little DragonStranger Things kids growing up; Find out their real ages in 2025!Decoding Keerthy Suresh’s best rush-hour fashion looks for ‘Revolver Rita’ promotions | See pics123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingDeion SandersAyesha CurryTaylor SwiftMarqury CollinsStefon DiggsSaudi Prince Mohammed Bin SalmanCharlie McAvoyWPL Auction Who Got WhomSteveWillDoIt ControversyCandace Owens

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NEW DELHI: The power tussle for the top post in Karnataka Congress turned ugly on Thursday with chief minister Siddaramaiah taking open potshots at his deputy DK Shivakumar. Hours after Shivakumar posted a cryptic message reminding Siddaramaiah and the Congress high command to “keep one’s word and walk the talk”, the chief minister has hit…

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Telangana TGPSC Forest Beat Officer recruitment 2026 to open 1,393 posts at tgpsc.gov.in; check details here

Telangana TGPSC Forest Beat Officer recruitment 2026 to open 1,393 posts at tgpsc.gov.in; check details here

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TGPSC FBO 2026 Notification Expected In June, 1,393 Forest Beat Officer Vacancies Announced In Telangana Forest Beat Officer Notification 2026: The Telangana State Public Service Commission is expected to release the Forest Beat Officer recruitment notification in June 2026, opening the gateway for thousands of aspirants seeking positions in the state forest department.The recruitment drive…

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US job market: A solid 119,000 jobs added in September — but details raise concern

US job market: A solid 119,000 jobs added in September — but details raise concern

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The United States finally released its long-awaited September employment data after a seven-week delay caused by the federal government shutdown, showing that employers added 119,000 jobs, more than twice what economists had expected. Though the figure offered a bright headline after weeks of uncertainty, the underlying numbers painted an uneven picture of the job market.Revisions…

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged newly elected Rajya Sabha members from the National Conference to vigorously advocate for Jammu and Kashmir’s political rights in Delhi. He cautioned them against losing their voice, citing past instances. Abdullah expressed confidence that the three NC members would champion the restoration of statehood and constitutional rights, addressing internal party dissent regarding unfulfilled promises. SRINAGAR: CM Omar Abdullah urged NC’s newly elected Rajya Sabha members to speak up for J&K’s political rights, warning them not to “lose their voice in Delhi’s pollution” like some of their predecessors. “Sometimes Delhi’s pollution seems to affect our colleagues. We have sent many big names to Parliament in the past, but once they reached there, they appeared to lose their voice,” Omar said Thursday in Handwara.His pointed jab — mixing political frustration with a smog-laced metaphor — drew cheers from supporters in the border town, where he promised that this time, the voices sent to New Delhi “will not fall silent”.The CM’s remarks came amid growing dissent within NC, with two Lok Sabha MPs — Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Mian Altaf Ahmad — accusing his govt of failing to deliver on political and governance promises.Omar said the three NC members elected to RS last Friday — Chaudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Ahmad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi — would “truly represent the people” and press for restoration of statehood and constitutional rights in Parliament. BJP also won one seat, with Sat Sharma clinching victory after a close contest.Recalling that his grandfather Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and father Farooq Abdullah had also sent J&K representatives to Parliament who “suffered the same fate”, Omar said this time he expected better. “I have faith the three members I am sending will become your voice in Parliament,” he said.Praising Ramzan as “the apt candidate”. Omar said despite “gerrymandering” in the Oct 2024 delimitation, Ramzan lost his assembly race by just 600 votes. “We are sending a strong voice to Parliament who will fight for J&K’s rights,” Omar said. “They will remind the Centre of the promises made — on industries, roads, rail links, tunnels — and of the assembly’s resolution seeking restoration of special status.”The comments followed open criticism from within his party. On Sunday, Anantnag–Rajouri MP Mian Altaf Ahmad said NC-led govt had failed to fulfil its commitments and that governance in the Union territory “needs improvement”.Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has repeatedly accused the NC brass of soft-pedalling on BJP and neglecting its 2024 pledges. “In one year, where has our political fight gone? 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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged newly elected Rajya Sabha members from the National Conference to vigorously advocate for Jammu and Kashmir’s political rights in Delhi. He cautioned them against losing their voice, citing past instances. Abdullah expressed confidence that the three NC members would champion the restoration of statehood and constitutional rights, addressing internal party dissent regarding unfulfilled promises. SRINAGAR: CM Omar Abdullah urged NC’s newly elected Rajya Sabha members to speak up for J&K’s political rights, warning them not to “lose their voice in Delhi’s pollution” like some of their predecessors. “Sometimes Delhi’s pollution seems to affect our colleagues. We have sent many big names to Parliament in the past, but once they reached there, they appeared to lose their voice,” Omar said Thursday in Handwara.His pointed jab — mixing political frustration with a smog-laced metaphor — drew cheers from supporters in the border town, where he promised that this time, the voices sent to New Delhi “will not fall silent”.The CM’s remarks came amid growing dissent within NC, with two Lok Sabha MPs — Aga Ruhullah Mehdi and Mian Altaf Ahmad — accusing his govt of failing to deliver on political and governance promises.Omar said the three NC members elected to RS last Friday — Chaudhary Mohammad Ramzan, Sajad Ahmad Kichloo and Shammi Oberoi — would “truly represent the people” and press for restoration of statehood and constitutional rights in Parliament. BJP also won one seat, with Sat Sharma clinching victory after a close contest.Recalling that his grandfather Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and father Farooq Abdullah had also sent J&K representatives to Parliament who “suffered the same fate”, Omar said this time he expected better. “I have faith the three members I am sending will become your voice in Parliament,” he said.Praising Ramzan as “the apt candidate”. Omar said despite “gerrymandering” in the Oct 2024 delimitation, Ramzan lost his assembly race by just 600 votes. “We are sending a strong voice to Parliament who will fight for J&K’s rights,” Omar said. “They will remind the Centre of the promises made — on industries, roads, rail links, tunnels — and of the assembly’s resolution seeking restoration of special status.”The comments followed open criticism from within his party. On Sunday, Anantnag–Rajouri MP Mian Altaf Ahmad said NC-led govt had failed to fulfil its commitments and that governance in the Union territory “needs improvement”.Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi has repeatedly accused the NC brass of soft-pedalling on BJP and neglecting its 2024 pledges. “In one year, where has our political fight gone? 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