June 28, 2026
NEW DELHI: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday drew parallels with the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, highlighting how India’s then-UN envoy, VK Krishna Menon, played a central role in the diplomatic efforts to resolve it.Menon later served as India’s defence minister but resigned after the 1962 China war debacle.“The world is grappling with the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Seventy years ago, it faced what is known as the Suez crisis,” Ramesh posted on X.“On July 26, 1956, President Nasser of Egypt nationalised the Suez Canal. This created a huge furore in the West, and war clouds loomed. The man at the centre of the diplomatic effort to resolve the crisis was none other than VK Krishna Menon. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran calls Israeli bombing of fuel depots ‘ecocide’; Trump warns Nato over war fallout’Fabrication of clips using AI’: UAE orders action against 19 Indians over misleading posts amid Iran warNetanyahu Debunks Death Rumours: PM posts new cafe video; envoy calls AI claims fakeHe succeeded admirably, but only for a while,” he added.Ramesh recalled that on October 29, the UK, France, and Israel launched an invasion of Egypt, which had to be aborted within days following intervention by a “furious” US President Dwight Eisenhower.“Ironically, this was the same man who three years earlier had approved the joint US-UK operation to overthrow the democratically elected PM of Iran, Mohammed Mosaddegh, who had nationalised the oil industry there,” the Rajya Sabha MP observed, referring to Eisenhower.After the Egyptian invasion was halted, the UN Emergency Force remained stationed along the Sinai and Gaza borders until early June 1967. “This Force, drawn from ten countries including India, was active till 1967. Its commander from December 1959 to January 1964 was Lt. Gen PS Gyani, and from January 1966 to June 1967, Maj. Gen Inder Jit Rikye led it,” he stated.He further pointed out that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru himself had addressed the Indian contingent at the Gaza Strip on May 20, 1960. The six-day war immediately followed the departure of the UN Emergency Force.Ramesh also shared photographs of Menon with Nasser, Antony Eden, and Selwyn Lloyd during the hectic diplomatic efforts.The recollections come as the world contends with the Hormuz Strait crisis. Amid fears of a global energy crunch, only a few ships have passed through the vital waterway, through which a 20% of the world’s oil normally travels. Iranian strikes on commercial vessels have slowed shipping to a trickle, sharply increasing oil prices and pressuring Washington to act to ease the strain on consumers and the global economy.Iran has effectively blocked the waterway in retaliation to the US-Israeli strikes which triggered the current Middle East crisis.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 MediaVideosIndia Dismisses Iran ‘Tanker Swap’ Deal Reports As Baseless, Ensures Safe Ship Movement Amid Crisis‘Biased Characterization Of India’: MEA Slams USCIRF Report Seeking Sanctions On RSS, R&AWJoint Tax Filing To Zero Penalties: AAP MP Raghav Chadha Pushes Big Relief For Common IndiansIndia Vs Pakistan Showdown At UN: Delhi Calls Out ‘Imaginary Islamophobia’ Claims, Afghan StrikesNDA Storm In Rajya Sabha Polls Bihar Clean Sweep Odisha Wins Haryana On HoldIndia Holds Off On US Trade Deal Signing As Washington Resets Global Tariff ArchitectureInternet Calls Bibi’s Cafe Video ‘Deepfake’, Israel Says PM Alive; ‘Free Palestine’ Echoes At OscarsIran Seeks Return Of 3 Tankers Seized By India In Return For Hormuz Safe Passage: ReportThree Indian Navy Destroyers Quietly Secure Oil Tankers Passage Through Volatile HormuzAnother Pinaka Regiment Becomes Operational, Three More By 2027: Reports123PhotostoriesHigh blood pressure isn’t just a heart problem, it’s a kidney alarm6 intelligent animals and birds on Earth after humans and where to spot themLakshmi Vilas Palace: 8 stunning facts about the world’s largest private homeMore than diabetes, more than the neck: Where Acanthosis Nigricans can hide10 home names inspired by flowers from around the worldBaby names for girls born during Navratri10 countries with the highest bird species in the world; India also secures a spot7 effective ways to keep your home cool during heatwavesUpcoming OTT releases this week (March 16 to 21): ‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘Chiraiya’, ‘BTS: The Comeback Live’, and more10 South Indian breads you should know about123Hot PicksDoha travel alertLadakh statehood ralliesRasgulla choking deathGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingMagic JohnsonIndia LPG TankerGreen Card HoldersTaylor SwiftTeam VenezuelaGreen Card HoldersAssembly election dateWWE Raw NewsCarlos Correa WifeEid ul fitr 2026

NEW DELHI: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday drew parallels with the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, highlighting how India’s then-UN envoy, VK Krishna Menon, played a central role in the diplomatic efforts to resolve it.Menon later served as India’s defence minister but resigned after the 1962 China war debacle.“The world is grappling with the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Seventy years ago, it faced what is known as the Suez crisis,” Ramesh posted on X.“On July 26, 1956, President Nasser of Egypt nationalised the Suez Canal. This created a huge furore in the West, and war clouds loomed. The man at the centre of the diplomatic effort to resolve the crisis was none other than VK Krishna Menon. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran calls Israeli bombing of fuel depots ‘ecocide’; Trump warns Nato over war fallout’Fabrication of clips using AI’: UAE orders action against 19 Indians over misleading posts amid Iran warNetanyahu Debunks Death Rumours: PM posts new cafe video; envoy calls AI claims fakeHe succeeded admirably, but only for a while,” he added.Ramesh recalled that on October 29, the UK, France, and Israel launched an invasion of Egypt, which had to be aborted within days following intervention by a “furious” US President Dwight Eisenhower.“Ironically, this was the same man who three years earlier had approved the joint US-UK operation to overthrow the democratically elected PM of Iran, Mohammed Mosaddegh, who had nationalised the oil industry there,” the Rajya Sabha MP observed, referring to Eisenhower.After the Egyptian invasion was halted, the UN Emergency Force remained stationed along the Sinai and Gaza borders until early June 1967. “This Force, drawn from ten countries including India, was active till 1967. Its commander from December 1959 to January 1964 was Lt. Gen PS Gyani, and from January 1966 to June 1967, Maj. Gen Inder Jit Rikye led it,” he stated.He further pointed out that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru himself had addressed the Indian contingent at the Gaza Strip on May 20, 1960. The six-day war immediately followed the departure of the UN Emergency Force.Ramesh also shared photographs of Menon with Nasser, Antony Eden, and Selwyn Lloyd during the hectic diplomatic efforts.The recollections come as the world contends with the Hormuz Strait crisis. Amid fears of a global energy crunch, only a few ships have passed through the vital waterway, through which a 20% of the world’s oil normally travels. Iranian strikes on commercial vessels have slowed shipping to a trickle, sharply increasing oil prices and pressuring Washington to act to ease the strain on consumers and the global economy.Iran has effectively blocked the waterway in retaliation to the US-Israeli strikes which triggered the current Middle East crisis.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 MediaVideosIndia Dismisses Iran ‘Tanker Swap’ Deal Reports As Baseless, Ensures Safe Ship Movement Amid Crisis‘Biased Characterization Of India’: MEA Slams USCIRF Report Seeking Sanctions On RSS, R&AWJoint Tax Filing To Zero Penalties: AAP MP Raghav Chadha Pushes Big Relief For Common IndiansIndia Vs Pakistan Showdown At UN: Delhi Calls Out ‘Imaginary Islamophobia’ Claims, Afghan StrikesNDA Storm In Rajya Sabha Polls Bihar Clean Sweep Odisha Wins Haryana On HoldIndia Holds Off On US Trade Deal Signing As Washington Resets Global Tariff ArchitectureInternet Calls Bibi’s Cafe Video ‘Deepfake’, Israel Says PM Alive; ‘Free Palestine’ Echoes At OscarsIran Seeks Return Of 3 Tankers Seized By India In Return For Hormuz Safe Passage: ReportThree Indian Navy Destroyers Quietly Secure Oil Tankers Passage Through Volatile HormuzAnother Pinaka Regiment Becomes Operational, Three More By 2027: Reports123PhotostoriesHigh blood pressure isn’t just a heart problem, it’s a kidney alarm6 intelligent animals and birds on Earth after humans and where to spot themLakshmi Vilas Palace: 8 stunning facts about the world’s largest private homeMore than diabetes, more than the neck: Where Acanthosis Nigricans can hide10 home names inspired by flowers from around the worldBaby names for girls born during Navratri10 countries with the highest bird species in the world; India also secures a spot7 effective ways to keep your home cool during heatwavesUpcoming OTT releases this week (March 16 to 21): ‘Peaky Blinders’, ‘Chiraiya’, ‘BTS: The Comeback Live’, and more10 South Indian breads you should know about123Hot PicksDoha travel alertLadakh statehood ralliesRasgulla choking deathGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingMagic JohnsonIndia LPG TankerGreen Card HoldersTaylor SwiftTeam VenezuelaGreen Card HoldersAssembly election dateWWE Raw NewsCarlos Correa WifeEid ul fitr 2026

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NEW DELHI: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday drew parallels with the 1956 Suez Canal crisis, highlighting how India’s then-UN envoy, VK Krishna Menon, played a central role in the diplomatic efforts to resolve it.Menon later served as India’s defence minister but resigned after the…

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Source: ANI NEW DELHI: The Muzaffarpur Assembly constituency, located in north Bihar’s political heartland, has remained a key contest ground between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, reflecting the broader political currents shaping the state. A general seat, Muzaffarpur has been a stage for some of the most closely fought electoral battles in recent years, with both parties alternating victories. In the 2020 Assembly elections, Congress candidate Bijendra Chaudhary defeated BJP’s Suresh Kumar Sharma by a narrow margin of 6,326 votes, securing 81,871 votes to Sharma’s 75,545. The constituency had 3,22,538 registered voters and recorded 1,70,011 valid votes. The victory marked a turnaround from 2015, when Sharma had retained the seat for the BJP with a margin of 29,739 votes, polling 95,594 votes against JD(U)’s Bijendra Chaudhary, who managed 65,855.Election Results 2025Bihar elections: NDA confident; can Tejashwi defy exit polls? Counting of votes todayBypolls: High stake battle in Jubilee hills; counting to begin soonBiharAlliance ViewiParty ViewSeats: 243L + WMajority: 122NDA0MGB0OTH0Leads + Wins: 123/243NDA LEADINGExperience Bihar Election Results in 3D A new interactive way to explore constituenciesSource: PValueCandidatesPartyVotes polledVote percentageBijendra ChaudharyRJDRanjan KumarBJPDr AK DasJan SuraajMargin of differenceEarlier, in 2010, Suresh Kumar Sharma had secured a landslide for the BJP, defeating LJP’s Mohammad Jamal by 46,439 votes. He polled 72,301 votes, while Jamal received 25,862 out of 1,21,797 valid votes. The alternating results between Sharma and Chaudhary underscore Muzaffarpur’s shifting political landscape, shaped by both local dynamics and evolving alliance equations in north Bihar. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections further highlighted the BJP’s strength in the region. Raj Bhushan Choudhary of the BJP won the Muzaffarpur parliamentary seat by a commanding margin of 2,34,927 votes, defeating Congress candidate Ajay Nishad. Voter participation across Bihar has reached historic levels in the 2025 elections, with an overall turnout of 66.91 percent recorded for both phases combined. Male turnout stood at 62.8 percent, while female turnout was significantly higher at 71.6 percent. As counting day approaches, all eyes are on Muzaffarpur, where the BJP and Congress continue to vie for dominance in one of Bihar’s most politically competitive constituencies.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. 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Source: ANI NEW DELHI: The Muzaffarpur Assembly constituency, located in north Bihar’s political heartland, has remained a key contest ground between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, reflecting the broader political currents shaping the state. A general seat, Muzaffarpur has been a stage for some of the most closely fought electoral battles in recent years, with both parties alternating victories. In the 2020 Assembly elections, Congress candidate Bijendra Chaudhary defeated BJP’s Suresh Kumar Sharma by a narrow margin of 6,326 votes, securing 81,871 votes to Sharma’s 75,545. The constituency had 3,22,538 registered voters and recorded 1,70,011 valid votes. The victory marked a turnaround from 2015, when Sharma had retained the seat for the BJP with a margin of 29,739 votes, polling 95,594 votes against JD(U)’s Bijendra Chaudhary, who managed 65,855.Election Results 2025Bihar elections: NDA confident; can Tejashwi defy exit polls? 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Raj Bhushan Choudhary of the BJP won the Muzaffarpur parliamentary seat by a commanding margin of 2,34,927 votes, defeating Congress candidate Ajay Nishad. Voter participation across Bihar has reached historic levels in the 2025 elections, with an overall turnout of 66.91 percent recorded for both phases combined. Male turnout stood at 62.8 percent, while female turnout was significantly higher at 71.6 percent. As counting day approaches, all eyes are on Muzaffarpur, where the BJP and Congress continue to vie for dominance in one of Bihar’s most politically competitive constituencies.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 MediaVideos‘Not An Apologist For BJP’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over Backing Modi Govt During Op SindoorPune Road Accident: At Least 6 Dead, Several Injured After Truck Rams Multiple Vehicles’Message to world’: Amit Shah vows strictest punishment for Delhi Terror Attack culpritsAfghanistan FM Muttaqi Slams Pakistan’s ‘Illogical’ Demands After Talks Collapse In TurkeyMultiple IEDs, 32 Vehicles: Agencies Uncover Plan For Serial Car Explosions In Delhi Blast Probe30,000 Troops, 25 Warships, Fighter Jets: India Concludes Tri-Service Drill Trishul | Op Sindoor 2.0Muhammad Yunus Sets February 2026 Election Date For Bangladesh Along With Referendum On July CharterProject Cheetah Boost: President Murmu, Duma Boko Attend Handover in GaboroneDramatic Drone Chase Catches Attacker Who Fled Amravati Wedding After Stabbing Groom With KnifeIndian Air Force Opens Nyoma Airbase In Ladakh, A Strategic Game-Changer Along The China Frontier123PhotostoriesWhat happens to your body when you sleep less than six hours a night?Rudraksh You Should Wear According To Your Birth DateFrom box office disasters to cult legends: The forgotten Bollywood films that rose againWorld Diabetes Day 2025: 7 foods to help reverse type 2 diabetes5 best jewellery metals that are safe for sensitive skinDesk jobs and diabetes: The hidden health cost of the corporate lifestyleGestational diabetes: What every expecting mother should knowRanveer Singh takes Bollywood by storm with flair, success and charismaDiabetic neuropathy and poor circulation: The root causes of foot damageWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Sugar isn’t the only enemy, 5 hidden triggers that fuel insulin resistance123Hot PicksBihar Election CandidatesBihar Election ConstituenciesBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJalen Brunson InjuryAndy ReidGabrielle UnionAyesha CurryAja WilsonNico HarrisonKayla NicoleLamar JacksonNHL Trade RumorsDavid Kampf

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. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The V D Satheesan-led UDF govt has decided to scrap the Kerala Land Assignment (Amendment) Act, 2023, and the 2025 Rules, and to create an independent state vigilance commission headed by a sitting high court judge.Two of the boldest measures contained in the govt’s ‘Vision 2031’ policy document indicate a sweeping political and administrative reset with far-reaching implications for the state’s high ranges and anti-corruption architecture. The decisions were taken at the new govt’s cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The document, accessed by TOI, promises a “permanent solution with retrospective effect” using the powers available under Section 7(1) of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1961, including resolving issues related to construction restrictions.The then LDF govt’s 2023 amendment had inserted Section 4A into the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960, enabling govt to regularise violations of patta conditions and permit alternative land use in assigned lands under prescribed conditions. The 2025 rules operationalised the law for regularising old violations in patta land, particularly in high-range districts such as Idukki, where land disputes, commercial construction freezes and settlement issues had remained unresolved for decades.The previous govt had defended the amendment as a “humanitarian intervention aimed at settlers and residents trapped in legal uncertainty because of historic restrictions on land use”. Critics, however, argued that the framework could pave the way for large-scale regularisation of illegal constructions and unscientific land use in ecologically fragile high-range regions.Welcoming the move, environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan said, “The 2023 amendment was vulnerable to manipulation on the ground, including encroachments and unauthorised as well as unscientific land use. It carried the potential for future misuse.”The repeal gains political significance because the ‘Vision 2031’ document proposes some of the most pro-settler relaxations seen in Kerala’s high-range policy in decades.About the AuthorKP Sai KiranSai Kiran K P is an Assistant Editor with The Times of India, based in the Thiruvananthapuram bureau, where he has been working since 2011. Over the years, he has reported from New Delhi and Kerala, covering subjects ranging from crime and courts to governance and public policy.Read MoreEnd 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 | Watch123Photostories10 traditional Indian foods that PM Modi gifted world leaders during his 5-nation tourFrom chubby little Gangubai to a fit and fab young actress after losing 22 Kgs; Saloni Daini’s stunning transformation is inspiringDeepika 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?123Hot 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

. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The V D Satheesan-led UDF govt has decided to scrap the Kerala Land Assignment (Amendment) Act, 2023, and the 2025 Rules, and to create an independent state vigilance commission headed by a sitting high court judge.Two of the boldest measures contained in the govt’s ‘Vision 2031’ policy document indicate a sweeping political and administrative reset with far-reaching implications for the state’s high ranges and anti-corruption architecture. The decisions were taken at the new govt’s cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The document, accessed by TOI, promises a “permanent solution with retrospective effect” using the powers available under Section 7(1) of the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1961, including resolving issues related to construction restrictions.The then LDF govt’s 2023 amendment had inserted Section 4A into the Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960, enabling govt to regularise violations of patta conditions and permit alternative land use in assigned lands under prescribed conditions. The 2025 rules operationalised the law for regularising old violations in patta land, particularly in high-range districts such as Idukki, where land disputes, commercial construction freezes and settlement issues had remained unresolved for decades.The previous govt had defended the amendment as a “humanitarian intervention aimed at settlers and residents trapped in legal uncertainty because of historic restrictions on land use”. Critics, however, argued that the framework could pave the way for large-scale regularisation of illegal constructions and unscientific land use in ecologically fragile high-range regions.Welcoming the move, environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan said, “The 2023 amendment was vulnerable to manipulation on the ground, including encroachments and unauthorised as well as unscientific land use. It carried the potential for future misuse.”The repeal gains political significance because the ‘Vision 2031’ document proposes some of the most pro-settler relaxations seen in Kerala’s high-range policy in decades.About the AuthorKP Sai KiranSai Kiran K P is an Assistant Editor with The Times of India, based in the Thiruvananthapuram bureau, where he has been working since 2011. Over the years, he has reported from New Delhi and Kerala, covering subjects ranging from crime and courts to governance and public policy.Read MoreEnd 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 | Watch123Photostories10 traditional Indian foods that PM Modi gifted world leaders during his 5-nation tourFrom chubby little Gangubai to a fit and fab young actress after losing 22 Kgs; Saloni Daini’s stunning transformation is inspiringDeepika 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?123Hot 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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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The V D Satheesan-led UDF govt has decided to scrap the Kerala Land Assignment (Amendment) Act, 2023, and the 2025 Rules, and to create an independent state vigilance commission headed by a sitting high court judge.Two of the boldest measures contained in the govt’s ‘Vision 2031’ policy document indicate a sweeping political and…

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