July 16, 2026
‘I beg you’: Harshvardhan Rane asks fans to stop comparing him with ‘Saiyaara’ star Ahaan Panday

‘I beg you’: Harshvardhan Rane asks fans to stop comparing him with ‘Saiyaara’ star Ahaan Panday

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Harshvardhan Rane is busy promoting his recent release ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’, but the actor recently found himself in the middle of a social media storm. Fans began comparing his character from the film to Ahaan Panday’s role in ‘Saiyaara’, sparking a debate online. However, instead of ignoring the chatter, the ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ actor…

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Are Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar already divorced? Reports claim cheating and financial misuse led to split

Are Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar already divorced? Reports claim cheating and financial misuse led to split

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Rumours surrounding the marriage of Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar have intensified after reports claimed that the couple has allegedly divorced after four years of marriage. Reports further suggest that cheating may have been one of the reasons behind their reported separation. Report claims cheating led to separation According to a report by ABP News’…

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File photo NEW DELHI: In a major blow to an organised illegal wildlife trafficking network, MP State Tiger Strike Force, in coordination with Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, arrested Tarak Nath Ghosh, kingpin of a reptile smuggling racket, from Kanpur Sunday, reports Vishwa Mohan.Ghosh, part of a gang once operated by Chennai-based international wildlife smuggler Manivannan Murugesan, is wanted in three cases of transnational illegal trade in turtles and gharials registered in MP.Murugesan was arrested in 2018, but Ghosh had been absconding. “He operated from Kolkata and trafficked gharials and turtles to Bangladesh after procuring them from Chambal and Yamuna rivers,” an official said.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’One Phone Call From PM Modi Can End This Issue’: UAE Envoy On Iran-Israel-US WarIndia’s Top Military Commander Says AI Will Decide Future Wars, Admit India Is Taking Baby StepsIran Defies Trump, Chooses Khamenei’s Son As Supreme Leader; U.S Bombs Iran School, Shows New VideoIs India’s Internet Connectivity At Risk With War Threatening Undersea Cables At Strait Of Hormuz?Crude Oil Rally Near 120 Dollars, Raises Big Question If India Can Survive Crisis With Russian OilUS-Iran War Triggers Massive Selloff On Dalal Street, Investors Lose Rs 12 Lakh Crore In Single DayBengal’s Tribal and SC/ST Votes In Spotlight as BJP Ramps Up Outreach Amid President Protocol RowJaishankar Statement On Iran War Sparks Walkout As Opposition Demands Full Debate, BJP Hits BackLok Sabha Arithmetic Takes Center Stage As Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion On Speaker Om Birla”Never Seen Such Irresponsible Oppn…” Rijiju Hits Out At Oppn Over Uproar In Parliament123PhotostoriesGaurav Khanna opens up about his possible return to Anupamaa and addresses questions about his Bigg Boss 19 prize money and car; says, “I’m yet to receive them”How to classic Paneer Kofta Curry for lunch at homeFrom blood diamonds to lab-grown gold: Is the jewellery industry finally evolving?8 traditional ways to enjoy Parwal or Pointed Gourd during summer seasonIndian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah house in Ahmedabad: Spacious living, elegant interiors, serene bedroom and modern gymFrequent calf cramps while walking: Doctors explain when it may signal circulation problems, not dehydrationSingapore’s costliest real estate streets for wealthy buyers and investors in 2026A bridge for giants: Elephants use Bengaluru’s first wildlife overpassInside Jasprit Bumrah’s Car Collection: 5 luxury cars he owns7 Korean habits to lose weight quickly123Hot PicksIran war newsStock Market todayMojtaba KhameneiPakistan Oil Price TodayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingHardik PandyaUS Stock Market todayUS Strike on Iran OilBengal assembly electionsBalendra ShahPakistan Fuel shortageRestaurants IT RaidDelhi Uttam Nagar murderGold Price TodayLPG cooking gas

File photo NEW DELHI: In a major blow to an organised illegal wildlife trafficking network, MP State Tiger Strike Force, in coordination with Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, arrested Tarak Nath Ghosh, kingpin of a reptile smuggling racket, from Kanpur Sunday, reports Vishwa Mohan.Ghosh, part of a gang once operated by Chennai-based international wildlife smuggler Manivannan Murugesan, is wanted in three cases of transnational illegal trade in turtles and gharials registered in MP.Murugesan was arrested in 2018, but Ghosh had been absconding. “He operated from Kolkata and trafficked gharials and turtles to Bangladesh after procuring them from Chambal and Yamuna rivers,” an official said.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’One Phone Call From PM Modi Can End This Issue’: UAE Envoy On Iran-Israel-US WarIndia’s Top Military Commander Says AI Will Decide Future Wars, Admit India Is Taking Baby StepsIran Defies Trump, Chooses Khamenei’s Son As Supreme Leader; U.S Bombs Iran School, Shows New VideoIs India’s Internet Connectivity At Risk With War Threatening Undersea Cables At Strait Of Hormuz?Crude Oil Rally Near 120 Dollars, Raises Big Question If India Can Survive Crisis With Russian OilUS-Iran War Triggers Massive Selloff On Dalal Street, Investors Lose Rs 12 Lakh Crore In Single DayBengal’s Tribal and SC/ST Votes In Spotlight as BJP Ramps Up Outreach Amid President Protocol RowJaishankar Statement On Iran War Sparks Walkout As Opposition Demands Full Debate, BJP Hits BackLok Sabha Arithmetic Takes Center Stage As Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion On Speaker Om Birla”Never Seen Such Irresponsible Oppn…” Rijiju Hits Out At Oppn Over Uproar In Parliament123PhotostoriesGaurav Khanna opens up about his possible return to Anupamaa and addresses questions about his Bigg Boss 19 prize money and car; says, “I’m yet to receive them”How to classic Paneer Kofta Curry for lunch at homeFrom blood diamonds to lab-grown gold: Is the jewellery industry finally evolving?8 traditional ways to enjoy Parwal or Pointed Gourd during summer seasonIndian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah house in Ahmedabad: Spacious living, elegant interiors, serene bedroom and modern gymFrequent calf cramps while walking: Doctors explain when it may signal circulation problems, not dehydrationSingapore’s costliest real estate streets for wealthy buyers and investors in 2026A bridge for giants: Elephants use Bengaluru’s first wildlife overpassInside Jasprit Bumrah’s Car Collection: 5 luxury cars he owns7 Korean habits to lose weight quickly123Hot PicksIran war newsStock Market todayMojtaba KhameneiPakistan Oil Price TodayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingHardik PandyaUS Stock Market todayUS Strike on Iran OilBengal assembly electionsBalendra ShahPakistan Fuel shortageRestaurants IT RaidDelhi Uttam Nagar murderGold Price TodayLPG cooking gas

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NEW DELHI: In a major blow to an organised illegal wildlife trafficking network, MP State Tiger Strike Force, in coordination with Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, arrested Tarak Nath Ghosh, kingpin of a reptile smuggling racket, from Kanpur Sunday, reports Vishwa Mohan.Ghosh, part of a gang once operated by Chennai-based international wildlife smuggler Manivannan Murugesan, is…

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NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with her lawyer after he promised to marry her, only to back out later. Interestingly, the lawyer was representing the woman in divorce proceedings when the two got into a relationship.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan said it is not a case where a person was lured solely for physical gratification and then dumped, given that the relationship continued for three years during which the two remained close and emotionally involved. “In such cases, physical intimacy that occurred during the course of a functioning relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as an instance of offence of rape merely because the relationship failed to culminate in marriage,” the court said.”This court has, on numerous occasions, taken note of the disquieting tendency wherein failed or broken relationships are given the colour of criminality. The offence of rape, being of the gravest kind, must be invoked only in cases where there exists genuine sexual violence, coercion or absence of free consent. To convert every sour relationship into an offence of rape not only trivialises the seriousness of the offence but also inflicts upon the accused indelible stigma and grave injustice. Such instances transcend the realm of mere personal discord. The misuse of the criminal justice machinery in this regard is a matter of profound concern and calls for condemnation,” it said.At the same time, it accepted the institution of marriage holds deep social and cultural significance, and it is therefore not uncommon for a woman to repose complete faith in her partner and consent to physical intimacy on the assurance the relationship would culminate in a lawful and socially recognised marriage.”‘In such circumstances, the promise of marriage becomes the very foundation of her consent, rendering it conditional rather than absolute. It is, thus, conceivable that such consent may stand vitiated where it is established that the promise of marriage was illusory, made in bad faith, and with no genuine intention of fulfilment, solely to exploit the woman. The law must remain sensitive to such genuine cases where trust has been breached and dignity violated, lest the protective scope of IPC section 376 be reduced to a mere formality for those truly aggrieved. At the same time, the invocation of this principle must rest upon credible evidence…” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123PhotostoriesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver healthSpeculation to confirmation: Sonam Kapoor’s second pregnancy becomes a masterclass in maternity fashionDisha Patani to Ananya Panday: The most talked-about fashion moments of the dayPlanning 2026 travels? 10 trending destinations in pictures to inspire youThanksgiving side dishes: 5 easy recipes to try this year123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with her lawyer after he promised to marry her, only to back out later. Interestingly, the lawyer was representing the woman in divorce proceedings when the two got into a relationship.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan said it is not a case where a person was lured solely for physical gratification and then dumped, given that the relationship continued for three years during which the two remained close and emotionally involved. “In such cases, physical intimacy that occurred during the course of a functioning relationship cannot be retrospectively branded as an instance of offence of rape merely because the relationship failed to culminate in marriage,” the court said.”This court has, on numerous occasions, taken note of the disquieting tendency wherein failed or broken relationships are given the colour of criminality. The offence of rape, being of the gravest kind, must be invoked only in cases where there exists genuine sexual violence, coercion or absence of free consent. To convert every sour relationship into an offence of rape not only trivialises the seriousness of the offence but also inflicts upon the accused indelible stigma and grave injustice. Such instances transcend the realm of mere personal discord. The misuse of the criminal justice machinery in this regard is a matter of profound concern and calls for condemnation,” it said.At the same time, it accepted the institution of marriage holds deep social and cultural significance, and it is therefore not uncommon for a woman to repose complete faith in her partner and consent to physical intimacy on the assurance the relationship would culminate in a lawful and socially recognised marriage.”‘In such circumstances, the promise of marriage becomes the very foundation of her consent, rendering it conditional rather than absolute. It is, thus, conceivable that such consent may stand vitiated where it is established that the promise of marriage was illusory, made in bad faith, and with no genuine intention of fulfilment, solely to exploit the woman. The law must remain sensitive to such genuine cases where trust has been breached and dignity violated, lest the protective scope of IPC section 376 be reduced to a mere formality for those truly aggrieved. At the same time, the invocation of this principle must rest upon credible evidence…” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSpectacular Tribute: 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Marked with Light-&-Sound ShowSecond Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Tribute Marked with Devotion in Punjab“Indian market offers smooth trade opportunities,” says ASSOCHAM Secretary‘Why? Why? Why?’ Mamata Slams EC, Flags ‘Unusual & Alarming’ Moves Ahead of Bengal Polls’Doesn’t Deserve LoP Post’: BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi For Missing CJI Surya Kant’s Oath CeremonyAs Pakistan Halts Afghan Transit, Kabul Boosts India Partnership And Fast-Tracks The Chabahar RouteIndia’s Soft Power Rises As Jaishankar Expands Global Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra Festival OutreachPunjab: Anandpur Sahib Hosts 3-Day Tribute on Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Year’They Said Arunachal Is China’: Indian Woman Alleges Harassment After Passport Rejection In ShanghaiRajnath Says India Followed Krishna’s Message In Operation Sindoor After Pakistan Misread Decency123PhotostoriesBollywood dramas where a vanished kid storms back as an adult and blows open buried family secretsExpert-approved 4 foods you should never eat on an empty stomachHow to make Paneer stuffed Beetroot Paratha for breakfastHow 1 cup of this drink before bed can help burn belly fat in 30 days and how one can make it at homeDharmendra’s demise: From Krushna Abhishek, Karan Kundrra to Ankita Lokhande; TV celebs pay an emotional tribute to the legendary actorStruggling with fatty liver? 5 Ayurveda-approved food habits to improve liver healthSpeculation to confirmation: Sonam Kapoor’s second pregnancy becomes a masterclass in maternity fashionDisha Patani to Ananya Panday: The most talked-about fashion moments of the dayPlanning 2026 travels? 10 trending destinations in pictures to inspire youThanksgiving side dishes: 5 easy recipes to try this year123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeChennai rainGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingLeBron James WifeJoe BurrowShedeur SandersNHL Trade RumorsKirill MarchenkoJa MorantBrad MarchandTyson FuryDrake LondonDenver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies

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NEW DELHI: That criminal law is often being invoked when a consensual relationship between adults goes sour is a matter of profound concern, Supreme Court remarked Monday, quashing criminal proceedings against a lawyer against whom a rape complaint was filed by his client. The woman had alleged that she got into a physical relationship with…

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Scientists have finally explained why killer whales struggle to hear blue whales, and the answer may have helped the giants survive for millions of years

Scientists have finally explained why killer whales struggle to hear blue whales, and the answer may have helped the giants survive for millions of years

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Whales are well known for their songs. But scientists have discovered that, for some whales, those songs may also help them stay alive. A researcher from the University of Washington has found that some baleen whales, including blue, fin and minke whales, have evolved to sing at such low frequencies that killer whales, their only…

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From Ishan Kishan to Yuvraj Samra: The heroes of the T20 World Cup group stage

From Ishan Kishan to Yuvraj Samra: The heroes of the T20 World Cup group stage

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The group stage of the T20 World Cup wasn’t just about teams progressing — it was about individuals rising to the occasion. From fearless centuries and match-turning spells to giant-killing efforts that stunned heavyweights, several players produced performances that demanded attention. Here are TOI’s picks India fire on all cylinders in the nets ahead of…

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WBCAP merit list 2026 (out): Here’s how to download seat allocation list for first phase of admission

WBCAP merit list 2026 (out): Here’s how to download seat allocation list for first phase of admission

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The West Bengal Centralised Admission Portal (WBCAP) has released the WBCAP 2026 merit list on June 9. Students who applied through the Common Admission Process (CAP) can now check the merit list on the official portal, wbcap.in, and on the websites of the respective colleges.The merit list has been prepared by individual Higher Education Institutions…

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NEET PG counselling 2025: MCC extends round 2 choice filling again, here is how to submit preferences

NEET PG counselling 2025: MCC extends round 2 choice filling again, here is how to submit preferences

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NEET PG Counselling 2025 round 2 choice filling extended again. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the choice filling and locking deadline for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling after releasing a revised seat matrix that added new seats across several postgraduate programmes. Candidates can now submit and lock their choices on the official…

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Punjab Cabinet approved empanelment of 300 doctors across 12 specialties to boost healthcare. This move aims to enhance specialist availability and improve secondary healthcare quality in government facilities. Specialists will receive fees per patient, with incentives for night duties. A proposal for border area incentives for government doctors and teachers is also underway. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet on Friday gave nod to empanel 300 doctors, specialised in 12 key domains, to improve healthcare services across the state. According to an official statement issued here following the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the cabinet gave nod to empanel 300 doctors across 12 key specialties, including medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, chest and tuberculosis, surgery, gynaecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, and anaesthesiology, in government health facilities. This step will significantly augment specialist availability and improve the quality of secondary healthcare delivery in Punjab, it added. The empanelment of specialists will be done at district level through civil surgeons and the empanelled specialist shall be entitled to an empanelment fee per patient for various services like OPD, IPD, emergency calls, major and minor surgeries, and others. After the cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the decision will also help tide over the shortage of specialists in government facilities. The empanelled doctors will get an incentive of Rs 100 per patient for examining them in both OPD (outpatient department) and IPD (in-patient department), he said. However, a cap has been set on the number of patients these specialists can examine — between 50 and 150 in the OPD, and two to twenty in the IPD, the minister added. Cheema said if a specialist government doctor, who is on night duty, is called at day time, they will get an incentive of Rs 1,000. If the doctor is not on duty during night hours, but is called during the period, then the incentive will double. The day time duty hours will be counted from 8 am to 8 pm, he added. Cheema said officials have also been asked to prepare a proposal for a new incentive-based policy for government doctors and teachers posted in the border areas.The cabinet, meanwhile, also gave approval to Punjab Minor Minerals Rules 2013 in accordance with the Punjab State Minor Minerals (Amendment) Policy, 2025.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security ChallengesGoldy Dhillon Gang Member Arrested In Delhi For Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe Shootings Across CanadaIndia Sends A Strong Warning: Rajnath Singh Says Sovereignty And Security Will Never Be NegotiableCongress, BJP Face Off Over Kumar Ketkar’s Controversial Remark CIA, Mossad Helped Modi Win in 2014Tejas Is The Safest, Says HAL Chief, Rejecting All Concerns After Dramatic Dubai Air Show Accident123PhotostoriesHow to make iron and protein-rich Egg and Spinach Omelette for breakfast8 modern-sounding Indian baby names starting with letter B5 places where the sun never sets (or never rises): How travellers experience it2025 Bollywood celebs baby name reveal posts: Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani’s daughter Saraayah to Parineeti Chopra – Raghav Chadha’s son NeerSarayna Ponvannan, Samyuktha Shanmuganathan, Amala Paul: South actresses who found true love the second timeHow to grow Guava in a pot on your balconyEating sweet potatoes regularly? 7 health benefits of sweet potatoes on your blood sugarSaturday Remedies: 5 Powerful Remedies To Appease Shani Dev10 phrases that can affect a child’s mood and mental health‘Tere Ishq Mei’ promotions: Turn up the sass this shaadi season with Kriti Sanon’s ‘Mukti’-inspired traditional looks123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJayden Daniels InjuryCyclone Ditwah ImpactBengaluru techieFortnite Chapter 7 LeakedAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerDelhi Car Blast10 Greatest Thanksgiving Moments in NFL historyGabrielle UnionVanessa Bryant

Punjab Cabinet approved empanelment of 300 doctors across 12 specialties to boost healthcare. This move aims to enhance specialist availability and improve secondary healthcare quality in government facilities. Specialists will receive fees per patient, with incentives for night duties. A proposal for border area incentives for government doctors and teachers is also underway. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet on Friday gave nod to empanel 300 doctors, specialised in 12 key domains, to improve healthcare services across the state. According to an official statement issued here following the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the cabinet gave nod to empanel 300 doctors across 12 key specialties, including medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, chest and tuberculosis, surgery, gynaecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, and anaesthesiology, in government health facilities. This step will significantly augment specialist availability and improve the quality of secondary healthcare delivery in Punjab, it added. The empanelment of specialists will be done at district level through civil surgeons and the empanelled specialist shall be entitled to an empanelment fee per patient for various services like OPD, IPD, emergency calls, major and minor surgeries, and others. After the cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the decision will also help tide over the shortage of specialists in government facilities. The empanelled doctors will get an incentive of Rs 100 per patient for examining them in both OPD (outpatient department) and IPD (in-patient department), he said. However, a cap has been set on the number of patients these specialists can examine — between 50 and 150 in the OPD, and two to twenty in the IPD, the minister added. Cheema said if a specialist government doctor, who is on night duty, is called at day time, they will get an incentive of Rs 1,000. If the doctor is not on duty during night hours, but is called during the period, then the incentive will double. The day time duty hours will be counted from 8 am to 8 pm, he added. Cheema said officials have also been asked to prepare a proposal for a new incentive-based policy for government doctors and teachers posted in the border areas.The cabinet, meanwhile, also gave approval to Punjab Minor Minerals Rules 2013 in accordance with the Punjab State Minor Minerals (Amendment) Policy, 2025.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Joins Over 1 Lakh Devotees In Mass Bhagwat Gita Recitation At Udupi EventIndia’s Updated Quake Map Warns Entire Himalayan Arc Faces Major Risk, Forcing Urgent Safety Reforms’They Are Ours, We’ll Prove It’: Pakistani Leader’s Absurd Claim On ‘Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan’Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Monsoon Fury Slams Sri Lanka With At Least 56 Dead And Dozens MissingViral Video: Stage Crashes During UP Wedding As BJP Leaders Gather To Greet Bride & GroomIndia-Russia Summit Dates Out As PM Modi, Putin Review S-400, Su-57 And Global Security ChallengesGoldy Dhillon Gang Member Arrested In Delhi For Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe Shootings Across CanadaIndia Sends A Strong Warning: Rajnath Singh Says Sovereignty And Security Will Never Be NegotiableCongress, BJP Face Off Over Kumar Ketkar’s Controversial Remark CIA, Mossad Helped Modi Win in 2014Tejas Is The Safest, Says HAL Chief, Rejecting All Concerns After Dramatic Dubai Air Show Accident123PhotostoriesHow to make iron and protein-rich Egg and Spinach Omelette for breakfast8 modern-sounding Indian baby names starting with letter B5 places where the sun never sets (or never rises): How travellers experience it2025 Bollywood celebs baby name reveal posts: Sidharth Malhotra – Kiara Advani’s daughter Saraayah to Parineeti Chopra – Raghav Chadha’s son NeerSarayna Ponvannan, Samyuktha Shanmuganathan, Amala Paul: South actresses who found true love the second timeHow to grow Guava in a pot on your balconyEating sweet potatoes regularly? 7 health benefits of sweet potatoes on your blood sugarSaturday Remedies: 5 Powerful Remedies To Appease Shani Dev10 phrases that can affect a child’s mood and mental health‘Tere Ishq Mei’ promotions: Turn up the sass this shaadi season with Kriti Sanon’s ‘Mukti’-inspired traditional looks123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingJayden Daniels InjuryCyclone Ditwah ImpactBengaluru techieFortnite Chapter 7 LeakedAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerDelhi Car Blast10 Greatest Thanksgiving Moments in NFL historyGabrielle UnionVanessa Bryant

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CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet on Friday gave nod to empanel 300 doctors, specialised in 12 key domains, to improve healthcare services across the state. According to an official statement issued here following the meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the cabinet gave nod to empanel 300 doctors across 12 key specialties, including medicine, pediatrics,…

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India vs Afghanistan Live Score: Shubman Gill’s side target whitewash in final ODI at Chepauk, pride on line for Shahidi’s men

India vs Afghanistan Live Score: Shubman Gill’s side target whitewash in final ODI at Chepauk, pride on line for Shahidi’s men

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India vs Afghanistan Live Score: India have already secured the ODI series against Afghanistan with convincing victories in Dharamsala and Lucknow, but there is still plenty at stake heading into the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. With a 2-0 lead in the bag, Shubman Gill’s side will…

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CEO of one of America’s biggest defence tech company Anduril warns that modern conflicts are no longer primarily about destroying military assets; they are about strangling …

CEO of one of America’s biggest defence tech company Anduril warns that modern conflicts are no longer primarily about destroying military assets; they are about strangling …

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American defence technology company Anduril’s CEO, Brian Schimpf, believes the nature of modern warfare has changed significantly. He noted that economic disruption is increasingly becoming a primary objective in modern warfare. Speaking at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen, Schimpf said modern conflicts are no longer focused mainly on destroying military assets but on targeting…

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‘Bhooth Bangla’ box office collections day 26 (updated): Akshay Kumar starrer holds steady; Priyadarshan film nears Rs 250 Cr

‘Bhooth Bangla’ box office collections day 26 (updated): Akshay Kumar starrer holds steady; Priyadarshan film nears Rs 250 Cr

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‘Bhooth Bangla’ marks the much-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan.The horror-comedy film opened to decent responses from both audiences and critics. Viewers appreciated the blend of spooky moments, humor, and Akshay Kumar’s energetic performance. ‘Bhooth Bangla’s day 26 collection According to Sacnilk, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ collected Rs 1.60 crore in India on its 26th…

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May 03, 2026, 09:10 IST

May 03, 2026, 09:10 IST

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Kidambi Srikanth (Image credit: BAI) France are on a roll at the Thomas Cup. After knocking out 14-time champions Indonesia in the group stage, France drubbed 2022 champions India 3-0 by winning all three singles.Christo Popov drubbed Ayush Shetty 21-11, 21-9 to give France an early lead. Alex Lanier also registered a straight-game victory, defeating…

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Donald Trump’s cageside exchange with Paulo Costa at UFC Miami turns viral after unexpected comment on fighter’s looks

Donald Trump’s cageside exchange with Paulo Costa at UFC Miami turns viral after unexpected comment on fighter’s looks

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Donald Trump’s cageside exchange with Paulo Costa at UFC Miami turns viral after unexpected comment on fighter’s looks (Image via Getty) Donald Trump made headlines again, but this time it was not about politics first. The U.S. President was seen cageside at a UFC event in Miami on Saturday night, where a short exchange with…

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IPL 2026 | Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan script history, equal Virat Kohli-Chris Gayle’s massive T20 feat

IPL 2026 | Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan script history, equal Virat Kohli-Chris Gayle’s massive T20 feat

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Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan continued their record-breaking run in IPL 2026, once again tearing apart the bowling attack during the clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. The GT opening duo produced…

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UPPSC PET result 2025 declared at upsssc.gov.in: Direct link to download here

UPPSC PET result 2025 declared at upsssc.gov.in: Direct link to download here

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UPPSC PET result 2025:The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has issued an important clarification regarding discrepancies reported in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 2025 scorecards. The notification, dated 9 December 2025, outlines the Commission’s findings after receiving multiple complaints from candidates whose scorecards displayed incomplete or mismatched information, particularly when downloaded from various examination…

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From braille to bench: Thanya Nathan to become Kerala’s first visually impaired judge, tops judicial exam

From braille to bench: Thanya Nathan to become Kerala’s first visually impaired judge, tops judicial exam

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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: When the Supreme Court last year allowed persons with disabilities to enter the judicial service, 24-year-old Thanya Nathan saw a new opportunity open up.Inspired by the judgment, the law graduate with a visual disability from Mangad in Kannur district decided to prepare for the judicial service examination, according to news agency PTI.Now, she has…

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