July 17, 2026
Vinesh Phogat (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has allowed celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that allowing her participate in the trials was necessary “in the interest of sports and justice.” A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia also directed the WFI to video-record the trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. The court further ordered that independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remain present during the process. “The appellant shall be permitted to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games, 2026, which are scheduled for 30.05.2026 and 31.05.2026,” the court said in its order uploaded on Saturday, a day after it was passed. “The policy and the circular are clearly exclusionary in nature as they do not give any discretion to Respondent No.1 (WFI) to consider iconic players like the appellant in view of the sabbatical taken on account of her maternity leave,” the bench added. The court also observed that the grounds cited in WFI’s show-cause notice to Phogat appeared to be “premeditated” and amounted to reopening settled issues. The order came on Phogat’s appeal against a May 18 ruling by a single-judge bench that had denied her interim relief regarding participation in the trials. Phogat, an internationally acclaimed wrestler, was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in August 2024 after being found 100 grams overweight during the morning weigh-in.(With PTI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOperation Sheruwali: Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists And Security Forces In Jammu & KashmirFounder Abhijeet Dipke Alleges Crackdown On Cockroach Janta Party After Massive Social Media BuzzPrime Minister Modi Highlights Global Opportunities For Youth At 19th Rozgar Mela EventArmy Orders Inquiry After Cheetah Helicopter Carrying Senior Officers Crashes Near Leh | WatchMamata Banerjee-Designed Football Sculpture Removed From Salt Lake Stadium Amid ControversyHeatwave Triggers Political Storm In UP As BJP MLAs, Opposition Slam Massive Power CutsHow Sunil Dutt Became Bandra’s Protector — And Why His Name Returned During Garib Nagar DemolitionsAfter Years Of TMC-Centre Tensions, Delhi Unlocks Rs 39,000 Crore For BengalDelhi HC Tears Into WFI Over Vinesh Phogat Trial Ban, Calls Selection Policy “Retrograde”Congress Targets PM Modi Over Fresh Fuel Price Hike, Says Govt “Fleecing Citizens”123PhotostoriesDahi for Summer: 11 traditional curd dishes of India to keep the gut coolAditi Rao Hydari to Huma Qureshi: 5 stunning saree looks from Cannes 202610 lifestyle shifts that can improve mental health more than a vacation7 magnesium deficiency symptoms that could be warning signs from your heartHow to politely say ‘no’: 10 subtle ways, without the guilt5 India’s most stunning stepwells that feel straight out of a fantasy worldFrom a kitchen garden to lounge, private lifts and a massive terrace: Rajeev Khandelwal’s 3-floor lavish bungalow5 most exciting facts about wolves that reveal a surprisingly complex wild worldChef Pankaj Bhadouria shares 5 tips to make Moong Dal Pakode extra crisp and less oilyAre you a ‘Peaky Blinders’ fan? Here’s a list of similar shows to add to your watchlist123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Vinesh PhogatUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTwisha SharmaKolkata AirportHarbhajan SinghFaridabad Volleyball Player MurderHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana

Vinesh Phogat (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has allowed celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that allowing her participate in the trials was necessary “in the interest of sports and justice.” A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia also directed the WFI to video-record the trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. The court further ordered that independent observers from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) remain present during the process. “The appellant shall be permitted to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games, 2026, which are scheduled for 30.05.2026 and 31.05.2026,” the court said in its order uploaded on Saturday, a day after it was passed. “The policy and the circular are clearly exclusionary in nature as they do not give any discretion to Respondent No.1 (WFI) to consider iconic players like the appellant in view of the sabbatical taken on account of her maternity leave,” the bench added. The court also observed that the grounds cited in WFI’s show-cause notice to Phogat appeared to be “premeditated” and amounted to reopening settled issues. The order came on Phogat’s appeal against a May 18 ruling by a single-judge bench that had denied her interim relief regarding participation in the trials. Phogat, an internationally acclaimed wrestler, was disqualified from the women’s 50kg final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in August 2024 after being found 100 grams overweight during the morning weigh-in.(With PTI inputs)About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOperation Sheruwali: Encounter Breaks Out Between Terrorists And Security Forces In Jammu & KashmirFounder Abhijeet Dipke Alleges Crackdown On Cockroach Janta Party After Massive Social Media BuzzPrime Minister Modi Highlights Global Opportunities For Youth At 19th Rozgar Mela EventArmy Orders Inquiry After Cheetah Helicopter Carrying Senior Officers Crashes Near Leh | WatchMamata Banerjee-Designed Football Sculpture Removed From Salt Lake Stadium Amid ControversyHeatwave Triggers Political Storm In UP As BJP MLAs, Opposition Slam Massive Power CutsHow Sunil Dutt Became Bandra’s Protector — And Why His Name Returned During Garib Nagar DemolitionsAfter Years Of TMC-Centre Tensions, Delhi Unlocks Rs 39,000 Crore For BengalDelhi HC Tears Into WFI Over Vinesh Phogat Trial Ban, Calls Selection Policy “Retrograde”Congress Targets PM Modi Over Fresh Fuel Price Hike, Says Govt “Fleecing Citizens”123PhotostoriesDahi for Summer: 11 traditional curd dishes of India to keep the gut coolAditi Rao Hydari to Huma Qureshi: 5 stunning saree looks from Cannes 202610 lifestyle shifts that can improve mental health more than a vacation7 magnesium deficiency symptoms that could be warning signs from your heartHow to politely say ‘no’: 10 subtle ways, without the guilt5 India’s most stunning stepwells that feel straight out of a fantasy worldFrom a kitchen garden to lounge, private lifts and a massive terrace: Rajeev Khandelwal’s 3-floor lavish bungalow5 most exciting facts about wolves that reveal a surprisingly complex wild worldChef Pankaj Bhadouria shares 5 tips to make Moong Dal Pakode extra crisp and less oilyAre you a ‘Peaky Blinders’ fan? Here’s a list of similar shows to add to your watchlist123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Vinesh PhogatUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTwisha SharmaKolkata AirportHarbhajan SinghFaridabad Volleyball Player MurderHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana

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Vinesh Phogat (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has allowed celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that allowing her participate in the trials was necessary “in the interest of sports and justice.” A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia also directed…

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Vivek Ramaswamy says American students are failing in Maths: Why is US slipping in numeracy and reading?

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The United States has always prided itself on classrooms that produce analytical thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators. Today, that pride is under siege. According to data recently shared by Ohio GOP Governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, 78% of 12th graders are not proficient in mathematics, and 65% cannot read at grade level. “This is the hard truth…

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Irony much? This Jewish British billionaire wants to move to Germany over UK’s ‘anti-Jew’ stance | World News

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It is a historical twist few would have predicted. A Jewish billionaire born in Cardiff to parents who fled Nazi Germany now says he feels uneasy enough about life in Britain to seek German citizenship. Sir Michael Moritz, one of the UK’s wealthiest businessmen and a veteran Silicon Valley investor, has described Britain as “an…

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GMCH Handwara recruitment 2026: Register online for 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts, direct link and eligibility details here

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Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara has released a recruitment notification for 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts for 2026. The engagement will be on an academic arrangement basis. Eligible candidates can apply through the official online portal within the given dates. The posts are open to candidates who hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery…

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Reacting to a report that a US court had directed Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu to post a $1.7 billion bond in his ongoing divorce case, Christopher C Melcher, his attorney, said the order was made a year ago on an emergency application by his estranged wife Pramila Srinivasan. The attorney said Pramila made outrageously false…

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RRB releases NTPC Graduate Level CBT-II admit card for July 10 examination; download here

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RRB releases NTPC Graduate Level CBT-II admit card for July 10 examination, download link active now NEW DELHI: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the admit card for the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate Level Computer-Based Test (CBT)-II recruitment examination. Candidates scheduled to appear for the examination on July 10, 2026, can now download…

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NEW DELHI: Heads are likely to roll in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as the education ministry has initiated an internal crackdown over alleged irregularities in a controversial tender process for the board’s digital evaluation ecosystem which was found to have vulnerabilities.Explanations provided by the CBSE, so far, on the tender issue have not been found to be satisfactory, and accountability is now likely to be fixed at multiple levels inside the education board, according to ministry sources. “Detailed reports have been sought on awarding the contract to Hyderabad-based Coempt Edu Tech as part of the procurement process linked to the board’s ‘On Screen Marking (OSM)’ system as well as on the security gaps flagged in the re-evaluation portal. The ministry is taking action against those accountable. Responsibility will be determined,” a senior official said. Sources indicated that the ministry believes the controversy goes beyond isolated technical failures and may point to lapses within the system.Also read| Paper exams leak-prone: Education ministry to Parliamentary panelThe OSM tender controversy escalated after allegations surfaced that eligibility norms and technical criteria were modified across multiple rounds of bidding before Coempt emerged as the successful bidder.Education ministry hires experts from IITs to plug loopholesThe issue further snowballed after students began reporting blurred answer sheets, missing pages, mismatched scanned copies and repeated glitches during the reevaluation process. Opposition leaders and analysts have asked whether procurement conditions were diluted to favour a particular company. The CBSE has denied allegations of wrongdoing and maintained that the contract was awarded strictly under General Financial Rules and established procurement norms.Also read | CBSE crisis deepens: Student data exposed, say cyber activistsBut the controversy has only deepened, with ethical hackers and cybersecurity researchers flagging vulnerabilities in systems linked to CBSE’s digital evaluation infrastructure. Ministry officials said the weaknesses became more serious because CBSE still lacks a comprehensive digital repository architecture for answer sheets and examination records.The ministry has now engaged experts from IITs to plug technological loopholes, audit the re-evaluation portal architecture and strengthen cybersecurity safeguards.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. 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NEW DELHI: Heads are likely to roll in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as the education ministry has initiated an internal crackdown over alleged irregularities in a controversial tender process for the board’s digital evaluation ecosystem which was found to have vulnerabilities.Explanations provided by the CBSE, so far, on the tender issue have not been found to be satisfactory, and accountability is now likely to be fixed at multiple levels inside the education board, according to ministry sources. “Detailed reports have been sought on awarding the contract to Hyderabad-based Coempt Edu Tech as part of the procurement process linked to the board’s ‘On Screen Marking (OSM)’ system as well as on the security gaps flagged in the re-evaluation portal. The ministry is taking action against those accountable. Responsibility will be determined,” a senior official said. Sources indicated that the ministry believes the controversy goes beyond isolated technical failures and may point to lapses within the system.Also read| Paper exams leak-prone: Education ministry to Parliamentary panelThe OSM tender controversy escalated after allegations surfaced that eligibility norms and technical criteria were modified across multiple rounds of bidding before Coempt emerged as the successful bidder.Education ministry hires experts from IITs to plug loopholesThe issue further snowballed after students began reporting blurred answer sheets, missing pages, mismatched scanned copies and repeated glitches during the reevaluation process. Opposition leaders and analysts have asked whether procurement conditions were diluted to favour a particular company. The CBSE has denied allegations of wrongdoing and maintained that the contract was awarded strictly under General Financial Rules and established procurement norms.Also read | CBSE crisis deepens: Student data exposed, say cyber activistsBut the controversy has only deepened, with ethical hackers and cybersecurity researchers flagging vulnerabilities in systems linked to CBSE’s digital evaluation infrastructure. Ministry officials said the weaknesses became more serious because CBSE still lacks a comprehensive digital repository architecture for answer sheets and examination records.The ministry has now engaged experts from IITs to plug technological loopholes, audit the re-evaluation portal architecture and strengthen cybersecurity safeguards.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. 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NEW DELHI: Heads are likely to roll in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as the education ministry has initiated an internal crackdown over alleged irregularities in a controversial tender process for the board’s digital evaluation ecosystem which was found to have vulnerabilities.Explanations provided by the CBSE, so far, on the tender issue have…

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In a poignant recount of her father’s immigrant story from the 1960s, broadcaster Narinder Kaur illuminated the struggles he faced while working tirelessly in a steel foundry. She passionately spoke of his unwavering dedication amidst adversity, battling both racism and physical hardships to forge a better future for his family. British broadcaster and television personality…

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9 Angel numbers and what they may symbolize

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Every generation has had its signs. Earlier generations looked at dreams, omens and nature. Today’s generation looks at clocks, mobile screens, vehicle numbers and payment receipts.Somewhere between coincidence and curiosity sits the world of angel numbers.Interestingly, people rarely start searching for angel numbers when life is predictable. They usually start noticing them during periods of…

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The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has announced the examination dates for the Diploma-Certificate Entrance Competitive Examination (DCECE) 2026. According to the official schedule, the DCECE (PE/PM/PMM)-2026 examination will be conducted on May 23 and May 24, 2026.The entrance examination is held for admission to various diploma and certificate programmes in the state,…

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Representational file photo The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has announced the summer vacation schedule for government schools along with remedial classes for students of classes 9, 10 and 12.According to an official circular issued on Friday, summer vacation in government schools will be from May 11 to June 30. At the same time, remedial…

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Indonesia to procure BrahMos missiles from India: Report

Indonesia to procure BrahMos missiles from India: Report

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Indonesia has reached an agreement with India to acquire the BrahMos missile system, a spokesperson for Indonesia’s defence ministry confirmed on Monday.Defence ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait told news agency Reuters that the deal forms part of Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its military capabilities.In 2023, BrahMos Aerospace, a company jointly owned by the governments…

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