June 26, 2026
Lucknow slum blaze: Over 1,000 left homeless as fire guts 280 shanties; 50+ LPG cylinders fuel inferno

Lucknow slum blaze: Over 1,000 left homeless as fire guts 280 shanties; 50+ LPG cylinders fuel inferno

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The blaze, which broke out around 5:30 pm, spread rapidly through the densely packed settlement, triggering a series of explosions as more than 50 LPG cylinders, kept in different shanties by residents, went off in succession LUCKNOW: Over 1,000 people, most of them migrant workers from nearby districts and other states, were rendered homeless after…

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India-EU FTA soon? Why the trade deal is important and which sectors will it benefit? Explained

India-EU FTA soon? Why the trade deal is important and which sectors will it benefit? Explained

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Piyush Goyal holds talks with EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic on India-EU FTA negotiations (ANI image) India and the European Union are in the final stages of negotiating a long-pending free trade agreement (FTA). The deal could significantly boost India’s exports to the 27-nation bloc and deepen economic ties amid global trade disruptions.If signed, the India-EU…

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SRINAGAR: IMD’s forecast of snowfall in Kashmir from Thursday has held out much hope for the end of a prolonged dry spell in the region.Srinagar branch of IMD on Monday also warned “landslides, mudslides, and gusty winds at vulnerable places” may disrupt air and surface transport, including Jammu-Srinagar NH and other major roads in the middle and higher reaches of the UT. It advised people to avoid venturing into sloppy and avalanche-prone areas.Across Kashmir region, locals are eagerly waiting for snowfall as this winter has remained largely dry and temperatures continue to plunge below zero. On Sunday, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.7 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg saw a low of minus 8.9 degrees.Two western disturbances in quick succession are likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from Jan 22 to Jan 24 and Jan 26 to Jan 28. “Heavy snowfall, accompanied by rainfall, is likely at few places during the period, with main activity on Jan 23 and Jan 27; while light to moderate snowfall and rainfall may be witnessed on a widespread area,” the met department said.Except for the winters of 2020 and 2021, Dec and Jan have remained dry since 2018. Sunil Dhar, environmental sciences HoD at Jammu Central University, said, “Seasonal snowfall has shifted by nearly a month.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Visit Marks Milestone In Strengthening India-UAE Partnership…” MEA On The Visit Of UAE PresidentIndia-US Trade Talks Ongoing In Complex Environment, Says Mukesh AghiBangladesh Admits 645 Minority Incidents In 2025 But Downplays Communal Angle Amid Hindu KillingsBJP Picks Nitin Nabin As National President,To Take Charge January 20“…We Find Threatening”: Poland Raises Alarm Over India’s Role In Russia Zapad ExercisesMore Than Optics: Why PM Modi’s Rare Airport Gesture For UAE President Matters For India’s StrategyWhat Does Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir Mean By Pakistan’s ‘Purpose’ And What It Means For IndiaUnnao Rape Case: Delhi HC Rejects Kuldeep Sengar’s Plea To Suspend SentenceThree Houses, Cars And Loans: How Indore Beggar Mangilal Built Wealth While Begging On StreetsReza Pahlavi Promises Friendship With India, But His Return Could Reopen Iran’s Old Fault Lines123PhotostoriesFake Sweet Potato in the market? How to check the purity of sweet potato at home and 6 easy dishesHow to make classic Bread Halwa at home8 baby girl names inspired by rare flowers from around the worldHow to make Chicken Kadi Patta for dinnerTop 10 countries in Asia with the highest quality of life20 Maggi combinations to enjoy this winter season15 best rated dishes made with Paneer from across India by top global culinary agency5 principal beliefs of Hinduism explained simplyFrom Namita Thapar’s Rs 50 crore house to Aman Gupta’s lavish lifestyle- Luxurious things Shark Tank India judges ownTravel influencer Shenaz Treasury recommends these 6 places women must travel to in 2026; safe, stunning and solo-friendly123Hot PicksSilver price todayBudget 2026Gold rate todayGold price predictionVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingDesmond ScottWWE Raw PreviewConor McgregorTiger Woods Net WorthRoger FedererStephen CurryKhabib Nurmagomedov Net WorthConor McgregorMahipur Gang RapeKlay Thompson Girlfriend

SRINAGAR: IMD’s forecast of snowfall in Kashmir from Thursday has held out much hope for the end of a prolonged dry spell in the region.Srinagar branch of IMD on Monday also warned “landslides, mudslides, and gusty winds at vulnerable places” may disrupt air and surface transport, including Jammu-Srinagar NH and other major roads in the middle and higher reaches of the UT. It advised people to avoid venturing into sloppy and avalanche-prone areas.Across Kashmir region, locals are eagerly waiting for snowfall as this winter has remained largely dry and temperatures continue to plunge below zero. On Sunday, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 4.7 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg saw a low of minus 8.9 degrees.Two western disturbances in quick succession are likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from Jan 22 to Jan 24 and Jan 26 to Jan 28. “Heavy snowfall, accompanied by rainfall, is likely at few places during the period, with main activity on Jan 23 and Jan 27; while light to moderate snowfall and rainfall may be witnessed on a widespread area,” the met department said.Except for the winters of 2020 and 2021, Dec and Jan have remained dry since 2018. Sunil Dhar, environmental sciences HoD at Jammu Central University, said, “Seasonal snowfall has shifted by nearly a month.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Visit Marks Milestone In Strengthening India-UAE Partnership…” MEA On The Visit Of UAE PresidentIndia-US Trade Talks Ongoing In Complex Environment, Says Mukesh AghiBangladesh Admits 645 Minority Incidents In 2025 But Downplays Communal Angle Amid Hindu KillingsBJP Picks Nitin Nabin As National President,To Take Charge January 20“…We Find Threatening”: Poland Raises Alarm Over India’s Role In Russia Zapad ExercisesMore Than Optics: Why PM Modi’s Rare Airport Gesture For UAE President Matters For India’s StrategyWhat Does Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir Mean By Pakistan’s ‘Purpose’ And What It Means For IndiaUnnao Rape Case: Delhi HC Rejects Kuldeep Sengar’s Plea To Suspend SentenceThree Houses, Cars And Loans: How Indore Beggar Mangilal Built Wealth While Begging On StreetsReza Pahlavi Promises Friendship With India, But His Return Could Reopen Iran’s Old Fault Lines123PhotostoriesFake Sweet Potato in the market? How to check the purity of sweet potato at home and 6 easy dishesHow to make classic Bread Halwa at home8 baby girl names inspired by rare flowers from around the worldHow to make Chicken Kadi Patta for dinnerTop 10 countries in Asia with the highest quality of life20 Maggi combinations to enjoy this winter season15 best rated dishes made with Paneer from across India by top global culinary agency5 principal beliefs of Hinduism explained simplyFrom Namita Thapar’s Rs 50 crore house to Aman Gupta’s lavish lifestyle- Luxurious things Shark Tank India judges ownTravel influencer Shenaz Treasury recommends these 6 places women must travel to in 2026; safe, stunning and solo-friendly123Hot PicksSilver price todayBudget 2026Gold rate todayGold price predictionVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingDesmond ScottWWE Raw PreviewConor McgregorTiger Woods Net WorthRoger FedererStephen CurryKhabib Nurmagomedov Net WorthConor McgregorMahipur Gang RapeKlay Thompson Girlfriend

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SRINAGAR: IMD’s forecast of snowfall in Kashmir from Thursday has held out much hope for the end of a prolonged dry spell in the region.Srinagar branch of IMD on Monday also warned “landslides, mudslides, and gusty winds at vulnerable places” may disrupt air and surface transport, including Jammu-Srinagar NH and other major roads in the…

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Cricket coach assaulted with bat over team selection, suffers 20 stitches: Report

Cricket coach assaulted with bat over team selection, suffers 20 stitches: Report

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NEW DELHI: The Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) is facing fresh controversy after its Under-19 head coach, S Venkataraman, was allegedly assaulted inside the association’s training facility on Monday by three local cricketers upset over being dropped from the squad for the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…

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. MUMBAI: BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar, brother of state assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, is among the richest candidates in the forthcoming BMC elections, with assets worth Rs 124 crore declared in his affidavit, report Richa Pinto & Hemali Chhapia. The 47-year-old two-time corporator, listed as an advocate in his affidavit, purchased 27 land parcels in Alibaug between Oct 2022 and Nov 2025. “Everything is shown in my affidavit. I would only like to say this is a live example of India shining,” he told TOI. With infrastructure projects such as the Atal Setu, the RoRo ferry to Alibaug, the value of these holdings has suddenly gone up, said Narwekar, whose assets were listed as Rs 6.32 crore in 2017 and Rs 3.67 crore in 2012. Around 35% of the candidates contesting the BMC elections are crorepatis. His sister-in-law Harshita Narwekar, who is contesting from ward 225, has declared assets worth Rs 63.62 crore – up from Rs 10.74 crore in 2017.About the AuthorRicha PintoRicha Pinto is a special correspondent with The Times of India. She covers urban governance & climate change issues. With over a decade of experience in field reporting, she has written extensively on various civic issues affecting Mumbaikars. She graduated in -journalism from the prestigious Mumbai-based St Xavier’s College and later pursued a three-year Law degree (L.L.B.) with the University of Mumbai. She regularly tweets about all things that matter to Mumbai on– @richapintoi.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Brussels Visit; Push To Accelerate Trade Deal Talks’Hope India Backs Denmark’: Danish MP Urges Delhi’s Support Amid Trump’s Greenland ThreatsOdisha Plane Crash: Nine-Seater Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela, 6 InjuredWhy Nations Fight Wars: Ajit Doval Breaks Down Power Game, Morale, Western Fear And India’s Rise’They Amended UAPA’: Owaisi Blames Congress For Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam’s Jail Without Trial’No Courage, No Strength’: Lt Gen Katiyar Ridicules Pak, Exposes Terror Strategy, Warns Against War’Hijab-Clad Woman As India’s PM’: Owaisi’s Remark Gets ‘Hindu Nation’ Retort From BJP’s Nitish Rane’India Will Develop Even On Autopilot’, Says NSA Ajit Doval As He Credits PM Modi’s LeadershipHindu Farmer Killing in Sindh Triggers Protests A Day After India Exposed Pak’s Record on MinoritiesDefence Spending Can Fuel Growth, Says CDS Anil Chauhan As India Rethinks Guns Versus Butter Debate123Photostories3-ingredient thick hot chocolate recipe for cosy winter nightsNupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s romantic pictures together ahead of the dreamy wedding7 winter ladoos packed with protein that actually keep you fullStebin Ben’s most romantic songs that will make you fall in love with the singerTop motivational series to watch on OTTNupur Sanon best ethnic looks: A glimpse at the bride-to-be’s most stunning fashion momentsLittle verses, lasting values: Why shlokas matter in a child’s early years10 Nepali dishes trending right now and why they’re the ultimate comfort foodFrom shacks to skyline: North Chennai families get a fresh start in CMDA’s new housing hubFrom Coelacanth to Lamreys: 8 living animals that existed even before Dinosaurs123Hot PicksTrump tariffsUS Supreme CourtGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingCandace OwensBill KennedyDonald TrumpVanessa BryantJaipur Audi AccidentDrew McIntyreAndhra Pradesh Student Missing in USWasim AkramWPL Live ScoreStefon Diggs

. MUMBAI: BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar, brother of state assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, is among the richest candidates in the forthcoming BMC elections, with assets worth Rs 124 crore declared in his affidavit, report Richa Pinto & Hemali Chhapia. The 47-year-old two-time corporator, listed as an advocate in his affidavit, purchased 27 land parcels in Alibaug between Oct 2022 and Nov 2025. “Everything is shown in my affidavit. I would only like to say this is a live example of India shining,” he told TOI. With infrastructure projects such as the Atal Setu, the RoRo ferry to Alibaug, the value of these holdings has suddenly gone up, said Narwekar, whose assets were listed as Rs 6.32 crore in 2017 and Rs 3.67 crore in 2012. Around 35% of the candidates contesting the BMC elections are crorepatis. His sister-in-law Harshita Narwekar, who is contesting from ward 225, has declared assets worth Rs 63.62 crore – up from Rs 10.74 crore in 2017.About the AuthorRicha PintoRicha Pinto is a special correspondent with The Times of India. She covers urban governance & climate change issues. With over a decade of experience in field reporting, she has written extensively on various civic issues affecting Mumbaikars. She graduated in -journalism from the prestigious Mumbai-based St Xavier’s College and later pursued a three-year Law degree (L.L.B.) with the University of Mumbai. She regularly tweets about all things that matter to Mumbai on– @richapintoi.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-EU FTA: Piyush Goyal Wraps Up Brussels Visit; Push To Accelerate Trade Deal Talks’Hope India Backs Denmark’: Danish MP Urges Delhi’s Support Amid Trump’s Greenland ThreatsOdisha Plane Crash: Nine-Seater Aircraft Crash-Lands Near Rourkela, 6 InjuredWhy Nations Fight Wars: Ajit Doval Breaks Down Power Game, Morale, Western Fear And India’s Rise’They Amended UAPA’: Owaisi Blames Congress For Umar Khalid And Sharjeel Imam’s Jail Without Trial’No Courage, No Strength’: Lt Gen Katiyar Ridicules Pak, Exposes Terror Strategy, Warns Against War’Hijab-Clad Woman As India’s PM’: Owaisi’s Remark Gets ‘Hindu Nation’ Retort From BJP’s Nitish Rane’India Will Develop Even On Autopilot’, Says NSA Ajit Doval As He Credits PM Modi’s LeadershipHindu Farmer Killing in Sindh Triggers Protests A Day After India Exposed Pak’s Record on MinoritiesDefence Spending Can Fuel Growth, Says CDS Anil Chauhan As India Rethinks Guns Versus Butter Debate123Photostories3-ingredient thick hot chocolate recipe for cosy winter nightsNupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s romantic pictures together ahead of the dreamy wedding7 winter ladoos packed with protein that actually keep you fullStebin Ben’s most romantic songs that will make you fall in love with the singerTop motivational series to watch on OTTNupur Sanon best ethnic looks: A glimpse at the bride-to-be’s most stunning fashion momentsLittle verses, lasting values: Why shlokas matter in a child’s early years10 Nepali dishes trending right now and why they’re the ultimate comfort foodFrom shacks to skyline: North Chennai families get a fresh start in CMDA’s new housing hubFrom Coelacanth to Lamreys: 8 living animals that existed even before Dinosaurs123Hot PicksTrump tariffsUS Supreme CourtGold rate todayBengaluru newsCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingCandace OwensBill KennedyDonald TrumpVanessa BryantJaipur Audi AccidentDrew McIntyreAndhra Pradesh Student Missing in USWasim AkramWPL Live ScoreStefon Diggs

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MUMBAI: BJP candidate Makrand Narwekar, brother of state assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, is among the richest candidates in the forthcoming BMC elections, with assets worth Rs 124 crore declared in his affidavit, report Richa Pinto & Hemali Chhapia. The 47-year-old two-time corporator, listed as an advocate in his affidavit, purchased 27 land parcels in Alibaug…

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‘Drunk driving’: Former Indian cricketer rams into parked cars | Cricket News

‘Drunk driving’: Former Indian cricketer rams into parked cars | Cricket News

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Representational Image (TOI) Former India batsman Jacob Martin was arrested early Tuesday morning after reportedly crashing his luxury SUV into three parked vehicles in Vadodara, police said. Martin, 53, who represented India in 10 ODIs, was taken into custody following the accident. According to the Akota Police, the incident occurred around 2:30 am near Punit…

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Arunachal assembly passes bill to overhaul teacher transfers, tightens government grip on education

Arunachal assembly passes bill to overhaul teacher transfers, tightens government grip on education

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Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona addressing the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly during the debate on the teacher transfer bill. The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 11, 2026, Wednesday cleared the Transfer and Posting of Employees of Education Department Bill. It is a legislation aimed at restructuring teacher postings across the state. The move, pushed…

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Jun 16, 2026, 15:51 IST

Jun 16, 2026, 15:51 IST

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New Zealand’s Sarpreet Singh (10) battles for the ball (AP Photo/Andre Penner) NEW DELHI: New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh created history by becoming the first player of Indian origin to start a FIFA World Cup match. Coach Darren Bazeley kept faith in him until he was substituted in the 90th minute. New Zealand will next…

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Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 06:17 IST

Updated: Jun 17, 2026, 06:17 IST

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Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) celebrates his second goal of the match during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Iraq and Norway in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell) Norway’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup ended in celebration as Ståle Solbakken’s side defeated Iraq 4-1 in their…

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Watch: Donald Trump reacts to resurfaced photos with Epstein; calls it ‘no big deal’

Watch: Donald Trump reacts to resurfaced photos with Epstein; calls it ‘no big deal’

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US President Donald Trump on Friday played down the significance of recently surfaced photographs showing him alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the issue “no big deal.” Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office after Democratic members of the House Oversight Committee released 19 previously unseen images, Trump said, “I haven’t seen them, but…

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. SRINAGAR: Climate activist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk will take part Friday in talks with the Centre on Ladakh, doing so as part of a delegation for the first time since such parleys began in 2023 on the political future of the Union territory (UT).LAB, an umbrella group of the region’s political and religious organisations, will be represented by Wangchuk, Chering Dorjay Lakrook, and Dorjay Stanzin. Lakrook is co-chairman of LAB and president of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), while Stanzin is president of Ladakh Gonpa Association.Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), another regional group, will also join the meeting, represented by Asgar Ali Karbalai and Sajjad Kargili, both co-chairman, and member Ghulam Rasool. All delegation members reached New Delhi on Thursday. The Centre had on April 26 announced the talks with a Union home ministry (MHA) sub-committee.Asked about the meeting, Lakrook merely said “he is hoping “for the best”. Kargili expected “some results now”. “We have been holding talks for the past few years. We don’t want talks for the sake of talks,” Kargili said.Since the abrogation of Article 370 on Aug 5, 2019, and bifurcation of erstwhile J&K state into the UTs of J&K and Ladakh, Ladakh has seen agitations seeking Sixth Schedule status and statehood. These were led by LAB and KDA, formed in Leh and Kargil a year after 370’s abrogation.Wangchuk initially supported these demands independently through Gandhian-style hunger strikes and long marches until last year when he joined LAB.MHA had established a high-powered committee on Jan 2, 2023, led by junior minister Nityanand Rai, to address key issues of Ladakh. Since then, many rounds of talks have been held under a high-powered committee, and occasionally at a sub-committee level.The dialogue process stopped after four people were killed and over 80 injured in alleged police firing on protesters in Leh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards on Sept 24, 2025. Wangchuk was accused of inciting the protesters through speeches. He was arrested, charged under National Security Act (NSA) and kept in Jodhpur jail.The Centre revoked Wangchuk’s NSA detention in March this year and affirmed its commitment to “constructive engagement and dialogue” to resolve the region’s issues. After his release, Wangchuk has pressed for such talks, saying Ladakh “hangs between trust and mistrust”.The talks resumed in Delhi on Oct 22 last year after the Centre ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged firing. Another round of talks took place on Feb 4 but remained “inconclusive.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCalcutta High Court Junks Pleas On West Bengal Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Bakr Eid‘Menon’ Surname Row: VD Satheesan Faces Heat From Kerala Congress Leaders Over Oath Name ChoiceIUML And VCK To Also Join Vijay Cabinet In Tamil Nadu, Expansion Tomorrow: ReportTMC Protests Against BJP Government Over Alleged Forced Eviction Of Hawkers In BengalTamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: Congress MLAs Get Portfolios, Governor Stops Oath Praise Of LeadersNibe Successfully Tests Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition In Maiden TrialsCJP X Account Withheld In India After Crossing 200K Followers In Just Four Days | WatchFIR Sought Against Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitors’ Remark On PM Modi, Amit ShahAir India Flight AI2651 Hits Tail During Landing, Aircraft Grounded For Inspection At BengaluruViral Cockroach Janta Party Overtakes Congress And BJP In Instagram Followers Race | Watch123PhotostoriesDeepika Padukone’s Cannes looks through the yearsPlants that thrive during Indian monsoon without rotting5 desi Indian teas among the Top 50 Teas in the WorldVanessa Trump diagnosed with breast cancer: Inside her life after divorce with Donald Trump Jr.5 White foods you must avoid for good health5 real estate hotspots near newly-opened Navi Mumbai Airport seeing massive growthOptical illusion personality test: Fish, face or stars? What you see first reveals if you are easy-going, deep connector or big-picture visionaryCoconut water vs coconut milk: Which works better for summer hair growth?5 enchanting villages in England that are straight out of a fantasy landTamannaah Bhatia’s red silk midi dress and emerald choker are a total fashion win123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Indian rupeeFalta VotingUK NET MigrationElon MuskTN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonIPL Match TodayPappu SanaPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana

. SRINAGAR: Climate activist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk will take part Friday in talks with the Centre on Ladakh, doing so as part of a delegation for the first time since such parleys began in 2023 on the political future of the Union territory (UT).LAB, an umbrella group of the region’s political and religious organisations, will be represented by Wangchuk, Chering Dorjay Lakrook, and Dorjay Stanzin. Lakrook is co-chairman of LAB and president of Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), while Stanzin is president of Ladakh Gonpa Association.Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), another regional group, will also join the meeting, represented by Asgar Ali Karbalai and Sajjad Kargili, both co-chairman, and member Ghulam Rasool. All delegation members reached New Delhi on Thursday. The Centre had on April 26 announced the talks with a Union home ministry (MHA) sub-committee.Asked about the meeting, Lakrook merely said “he is hoping “for the best”. Kargili expected “some results now”. “We have been holding talks for the past few years. We don’t want talks for the sake of talks,” Kargili said.Since the abrogation of Article 370 on Aug 5, 2019, and bifurcation of erstwhile J&K state into the UTs of J&K and Ladakh, Ladakh has seen agitations seeking Sixth Schedule status and statehood. These were led by LAB and KDA, formed in Leh and Kargil a year after 370’s abrogation.Wangchuk initially supported these demands independently through Gandhian-style hunger strikes and long marches until last year when he joined LAB.MHA had established a high-powered committee on Jan 2, 2023, led by junior minister Nityanand Rai, to address key issues of Ladakh. Since then, many rounds of talks have been held under a high-powered committee, and occasionally at a sub-committee level.The dialogue process stopped after four people were killed and over 80 injured in alleged police firing on protesters in Leh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards on Sept 24, 2025. Wangchuk was accused of inciting the protesters through speeches. He was arrested, charged under National Security Act (NSA) and kept in Jodhpur jail.The Centre revoked Wangchuk’s NSA detention in March this year and affirmed its commitment to “constructive engagement and dialogue” to resolve the region’s issues. After his release, Wangchuk has pressed for such talks, saying Ladakh “hangs between trust and mistrust”.The talks resumed in Delhi on Oct 22 last year after the Centre ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged firing. Another round of talks took place on Feb 4 but remained “inconclusive.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCalcutta High Court Junks Pleas On West Bengal Cattle Slaughter Rules Ahead Of Bakr Eid‘Menon’ Surname Row: VD Satheesan Faces Heat From Kerala Congress Leaders Over Oath Name ChoiceIUML And VCK To Also Join Vijay Cabinet In Tamil Nadu, Expansion Tomorrow: ReportTMC Protests Against BJP Government Over Alleged Forced Eviction Of Hawkers In BengalTamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion: Congress MLAs Get Portfolios, Governor Stops Oath Praise Of LeadersNibe Successfully Tests Vayu Astra-1 Loitering Munition In Maiden TrialsCJP X Account Withheld In India After Crossing 200K Followers In Just Four Days | WatchFIR Sought Against Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Traitors’ Remark On PM Modi, Amit ShahAir India Flight AI2651 Hits Tail During Landing, Aircraft Grounded For Inspection At BengaluruViral Cockroach Janta Party Overtakes Congress And BJP In Instagram Followers Race | Watch123PhotostoriesDeepika Padukone’s Cannes looks through the yearsPlants that thrive during Indian monsoon without rotting5 desi Indian teas among the Top 50 Teas in the WorldVanessa Trump diagnosed with breast cancer: Inside her life after divorce with Donald Trump Jr.5 White foods you must avoid for good health5 real estate hotspots near newly-opened Navi Mumbai Airport seeing massive growthOptical illusion personality test: Fish, face or stars? What you see first reveals if you are easy-going, deep connector or big-picture visionaryCoconut water vs coconut milk: Which works better for summer hair growth?5 enchanting villages in England that are straight out of a fantasy landTamannaah Bhatia’s red silk midi dress and emerald choker are a total fashion win123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Indian rupeeFalta VotingUK NET MigrationElon MuskTN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonIPL Match TodayPappu SanaPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana

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SRINAGAR: Climate activist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk will take part Friday in talks with the Centre on Ladakh, doing so as part of a delegation for the first time since such parleys began in 2023 on the political future of the Union territory (UT).LAB, an umbrella group of the region’s political…

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Delhi Police recruitment 2025: Last date to apply for 7,565 Constable posts extended till October 31; check direct link to apply here

Delhi Police recruitment 2025: Last date to apply for 7,565 Constable posts extended till October 31; check direct link to apply here

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has extended the last date to apply for the Delhi Police Constable (Executive) Examination 2025. Candidates who have not yet applied can now submit their online applications on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in till October 31, 2025, up to 11:00 PM.Earlier, the deadline for submission was October 21, 2025,…

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MAGA rift: Heritage Foundation staff walk out after president defends Tucker Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes | World News

MAGA rift: Heritage Foundation staff walk out after president defends Tucker Carlson interview with Nick Fuentes | World News

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More than a dozen employees have walked out of the Heritage Foundation, triggering one of the most serious internal crises in the organisation’s recent history. The departures follow mounting backlash against Heritage president Kevin Roberts after he defended a controversial interview by Tucker Carlson with far-right activist Nick Fuentes, a figure widely condemned for antisemitic…

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US airlines warn of disruption as DHS suspends PreCheck, Global Entry during shutdown

US airlines warn of disruption as DHS suspends PreCheck, Global Entry during shutdown

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Major US airlines have expressed concern over travel disruptions after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to temporarily suspend its PreCheck and Global Entry programmes amid an ongoing government shutdown.The suspension will take effect from 6 a.m. ET (1100 GMT) on Sunday, days after a partial shutdown began following the failure of Republicans and…

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(Picture credit: ANI) A fire broke out near the helipad at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya minutes before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath landed there on Friday, officials said.Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire and determine how it broke out close to the helipad designated for the chief minister’s arrival. Watch Ram Temple Donation Controversy Escalates: UP Government Forms SIT As Probe Widens In AyodhyaThe blaze reportedly started near the helipad and quickly spread towards the nearby Saryu Guest House. According to officials, it affected an area of about 15 metres before being brought under control ahead of the chief minister’s landing.Security personnel deployed at the site initially attempted to contain the flames before fire brigade teams arrived and extinguished the blaze.No injuries or loss of life were reported.Ayodhya Circle Officer Ashutosh Tiwari said the fire had been brought under control and that there were no casualties.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Friday to participate in several programmes and public events.Officials said an investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances leading to the fire and whether any lapses in safety or security arrangements contributed to the incident.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRSS At 100: Why The Organisation Remains Unregistered And Why The Issue Keeps Returning?From Net-Zero Design To Cargo Hub: What Makes Jewar Airport Different?Why Brahmins Are Suddenly At The Centre Of UP’s 2027 Political Battle | SP vs BSP vs BJP ExplainedTMC Escalates Battle To Delhi As Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Action On Rebel MPsJio Files DRHP With SEBI | Mukesh Ambani Hands IPO Leadership To Isha, Akash & AnantFrom ‘Brother-in-Ideals’ To A Cold Greeting: Stalin’s Message Exposes DMK-Congress RiftLNG Tanker ‘DISHA’ Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Crossing, Boosting India’s Energy ConfidenceUP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends SIT Probe In Ram Mandir Donation Row, Says Truth Will Be RevealedCockroach Janta Party Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation For Families Amid NEET Suicide CrisisEx-PM I.K. Gujral’s Son Duped Of ₹7.8 Crore, Cops Claim ‘Majority’ Of Amount | Watch123PhotostoriesNew York’s first lady Rama Duwaji made bootleg Knicks merch look runway-readyFrom earning Rs 700 in his first job to doing plays with Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Tanmay Vekaria Aka Bagha got candid about his life5 signs of emotional manipulation in relationships, as per mental health counselor10 regional jackfruit dishes from across the world and why it is celebrated so muchFrom respecting Gauri Khan’s space to teaching his sons to respect women: 5 times Shah Rukh Khan proved he is Bollywood’s ultimate green flag10 baby girl names that mean pure in different languagesFrom Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif: Inside the pilates routine that keeps these Bollywood divas fit6 most beautiful hidden villages in India that are absolutely worth a tripWhy were women banned from doing makeup on Bollywood sets? Sonam Kapoor’s makeup artist explains the breaking of the 59-year-old barrierInside Nia Sharma’s stunning Mumbai home: A luxe bar, breathtaking skyline views and lavish interiors123Hot PicksEngland vs New ZealandYuvraj SinghLionel MessiAP SSC resultsKannur University FYUGP TrialShiv SenaJD VanceStrait of HormuzHormoz nuclear power plantTop TrendingBihar gang-rapeUS-Iran Peace DealStock Market LiveFIFA World Cup 2026What is Legacy BadgeBEST bus strikeAIIMS BSc Nursing Admit CardMHT CET PCM 2nd attempt resultsGold rate todayIndia-UK FTA

(Picture credit: ANI) A fire broke out near the helipad at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya minutes before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath landed there on Friday, officials said.Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire and determine how it broke out close to the helipad designated for the chief minister’s arrival. Watch Ram Temple Donation Controversy Escalates: UP Government Forms SIT As Probe Widens In AyodhyaThe blaze reportedly started near the helipad and quickly spread towards the nearby Saryu Guest House. According to officials, it affected an area of about 15 metres before being brought under control ahead of the chief minister’s landing.Security personnel deployed at the site initially attempted to contain the flames before fire brigade teams arrived and extinguished the blaze.No injuries or loss of life were reported.Ayodhya Circle Officer Ashutosh Tiwari said the fire had been brought under control and that there were no casualties.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Ayodhya on Friday to participate in several programmes and public events.Officials said an investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances leading to the fire and whether any lapses in safety or security arrangements contributed to the incident.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRSS At 100: Why The Organisation Remains Unregistered And Why The Issue Keeps Returning?From Net-Zero Design To Cargo Hub: What Makes Jewar Airport Different?Why Brahmins Are Suddenly At The Centre Of UP’s 2027 Political Battle | SP vs BSP vs BJP ExplainedTMC Escalates Battle To Delhi As Abhishek Banerjee Seeks Action On Rebel MPsJio Files DRHP With SEBI | Mukesh Ambani Hands IPO Leadership To Isha, Akash & AnantFrom ‘Brother-in-Ideals’ To A Cold Greeting: Stalin’s Message Exposes DMK-Congress RiftLNG Tanker ‘DISHA’ Reaches Gujarat After Hormuz Crossing, Boosting India’s Energy ConfidenceUP CM Yogi Adityanath Defends SIT Probe In Ram Mandir Donation Row, Says Truth Will Be RevealedCockroach Janta Party Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation For Families Amid NEET Suicide CrisisEx-PM I.K. Gujral’s Son Duped Of ₹7.8 Crore, Cops Claim ‘Majority’ Of Amount | Watch123PhotostoriesNew York’s first lady Rama Duwaji made bootleg Knicks merch look runway-readyFrom earning Rs 700 in his first job to doing plays with Dilip Joshi and Disha Vakani: When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Tanmay Vekaria Aka Bagha got candid about his life5 signs of emotional manipulation in relationships, as per mental health counselor10 regional jackfruit dishes from across the world and why it is celebrated so muchFrom respecting Gauri Khan’s space to teaching his sons to respect women: 5 times Shah Rukh Khan proved he is Bollywood’s ultimate green flag10 baby girl names that mean pure in different languagesFrom Alia Bhatt to Katrina Kaif: Inside the pilates routine that keeps these Bollywood divas fit6 most beautiful hidden villages in India that are absolutely worth a tripWhy were women banned from doing makeup on Bollywood sets? Sonam Kapoor’s makeup artist explains the breaking of the 59-year-old barrierInside Nia Sharma’s stunning Mumbai home: A luxe bar, breathtaking skyline views and lavish interiors123Hot PicksEngland vs New ZealandYuvraj SinghLionel MessiAP SSC resultsKannur University FYUGP TrialShiv SenaJD VanceStrait of HormuzHormoz nuclear power plantTop TrendingBihar gang-rapeUS-Iran Peace DealStock Market LiveFIFA World Cup 2026What is Legacy BadgeBEST bus strikeAIIMS BSc Nursing Admit CardMHT CET PCM 2nd attempt resultsGold rate todayIndia-UK FTA

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A fire broke out near the helipad at Ram Katha Park in Ayodhya minutes before Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath landed there on Friday, officials said.Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the fire and determine how it broke out close to the helipad designated for the chief minister’s arrival.The blaze…

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