July 24, 2026
‘Get them out of here’: Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Tony Burke heckled at Eid prayers in Sydney over support for Israel — watch

‘Get them out of here’: Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Tony Burke heckled at Eid prayers in Sydney over support for Israel — watch

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Anger of the Muslim community toward the Australian government spilled into an Eid prayer gathering in Western Sydney, attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, as a small number of attendees called for the leaders to be removed from the mosque.The leaders, attending the event in Lakemba — part of…

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Earthquake in Nepal (Image source: ANI) India has announced grant assistance worth Nepali Rupees 560.2 million (approximately Rs 35.1 crore) for the construction of 14 schools in quake-hit regions of Nepal as part of its continued support for the country’s reconstruction and development efforts.Nepal continues to rebuild its public infrastructure more than a decade after the devastating 2015 earthquake, the country’s worst in recent history, which claimed nearly 9,000 lives.India continues support for Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstructionSigned by Nepal’s Central Level Project Implementation Unit-Education under the Ministry of Education and Sports under the Government of India-funded reconstruction programme, the new schools will come up in eight districts- the regions worst affected by the devastating earthquakes in recent years.The eight districts are -Gorkha, Nuwakot, Dhading, Dolakha, Kathmandu, Kavrepalanchowk, Ramechhap and Sindhupalchok.The new schools will be constructed according to Nepal government norms for earthquake-resilient infrastructure and will include academic blocks, fully furnished classrooms and separate sanitation facilities for boys and girls, according to the statement.In January 2024, India completed and handed over 70 schools across eight districts, along with the Tribhuvan University Central Library in Kathmandu, under its post-earthquake reconstruction grant programme.What happened in 2015?Two earthquakes hit Nepal in the year 2015 causing massive damage.In April, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal with an epicentre in Gorkha. Several people were injured and many got displaced. Homes, schools, roads, and centuries-old heritage sites were turned into rubble.Important UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa were also destroyed in the natural disaster.On Mount Everest, the quake triggered an avalanche, which killed around 22 climbers, marking the deadliest accident in the mountain’s history.After the main earthquake, the country faced aftershocks every 15-20 minutes.On May 12, 2015, another earthquake of 7.3-magnitude aftershock struck near the Chinese border, between Kathmandu and Mount Everest, causing more deaths and injuries.About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. Join us on a journey across continents as we unravel the stories that shape our interconnected world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Trauma Care Part Of Right To Life’: SC Orders 112 As One Unified Emergency Response NumberAfter 20 Years In Saudi Prison, Kerala Man Abdul Rahim Returns HomePatna Builder Gifts CM Portrait, Internet Reacts With “Majnu Bhai Would Be Proud” JokesTension At West Bengal Border As Migrants Wait For Return Amid Holding Centre OperationsTwisha Sharma Death Case: CBI Arrests Mother-In-Law & Retired Judge Giribala SinghFrom Brazil To India: Inside Gujarat’s Biggest Cocaine SeizureSiddaramaiah Resigns As Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar Likely To Take OverSpecial Eid-ul-Adha Namaz Held At Taj Mahal Amid Tight Security Across Uttar Pradesh CitiesTamil Nadu CM Vijay Postpones Delhi Meeting With Rahul Gandhi After PM Modi MeetPriyanka Gandhi Intervention Boosts DK Shivakumar’s Push For Karnataka Chief Minister Post: Report123PhotostoriesStudy reveals nearly 40% of cancers may be preventable; doctor explains how everyday habits are raising the risk10 whimsical baby names inspired by fantasy and folkloreNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani brings football and fashion together in an Arsenal thobe for Eid celebrationsDiscovering India’s only snake-free region10 famous snake parks and zoos in the USA every wildlife traveller should visit and how to reach here”Egg is the worst thing you can…” Sadhguru shares 3 traditional South Indian vegetarian dishes rich in protein and vitamin B125 most iconic Katrina Kaif movie looks that are making a comeback online10 toxic habits you think are normal, but they’re holding you backIndoor plants that you can grow without soilIndia’s hidden wine regions beyond Nashik123Hot PicksParris Campbell RetirementClaude Lemieux DeathMitch MarnerKarnataka CMJai Pal SinghCristiano RonaldoSachine TendulkarTop TrendingPatna Boat AccidentGujarat Drug BustNEET UG Paper LeakNorth India HeatwaveGrocery price hikeBengaluru Ebola CaseUK NEETRahul GandhiIndian mango exportsFuel price hike

Earthquake in Nepal (Image source: ANI) India has announced grant assistance worth Nepali Rupees 560.2 million (approximately Rs 35.1 crore) for the construction of 14 schools in quake-hit regions of Nepal as part of its continued support for the country’s reconstruction and development efforts.Nepal continues to rebuild its public infrastructure more than a decade after the devastating 2015 earthquake, the country’s worst in recent history, which claimed nearly 9,000 lives.India continues support for Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstructionSigned by Nepal’s Central Level Project Implementation Unit-Education under the Ministry of Education and Sports under the Government of India-funded reconstruction programme, the new schools will come up in eight districts- the regions worst affected by the devastating earthquakes in recent years.The eight districts are -Gorkha, Nuwakot, Dhading, Dolakha, Kathmandu, Kavrepalanchowk, Ramechhap and Sindhupalchok.The new schools will be constructed according to Nepal government norms for earthquake-resilient infrastructure and will include academic blocks, fully furnished classrooms and separate sanitation facilities for boys and girls, according to the statement.In January 2024, India completed and handed over 70 schools across eight districts, along with the Tribhuvan University Central Library in Kathmandu, under its post-earthquake reconstruction grant programme.What happened in 2015?Two earthquakes hit Nepal in the year 2015 causing massive damage.In April, 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal with an epicentre in Gorkha. Several people were injured and many got displaced. Homes, schools, roads, and centuries-old heritage sites were turned into rubble.Important UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa were also destroyed in the natural disaster.On Mount Everest, the quake triggered an avalanche, which killed around 22 climbers, marking the deadliest accident in the mountain’s history.After the main earthquake, the country faced aftershocks every 15-20 minutes.On May 12, 2015, another earthquake of 7.3-magnitude aftershock struck near the Chinese border, between Kathmandu and Mount Everest, causing more deaths and injuries.About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. Join us on a journey across continents as we unravel the stories that shape our interconnected world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Trauma Care Part Of Right To Life’: SC Orders 112 As One Unified Emergency Response NumberAfter 20 Years In Saudi Prison, Kerala Man Abdul Rahim Returns HomePatna Builder Gifts CM Portrait, Internet Reacts With “Majnu Bhai Would Be Proud” JokesTension At West Bengal Border As Migrants Wait For Return Amid Holding Centre OperationsTwisha Sharma Death Case: CBI Arrests Mother-In-Law & Retired Judge Giribala SinghFrom Brazil To India: Inside Gujarat’s Biggest Cocaine SeizureSiddaramaiah Resigns As Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar Likely To Take OverSpecial Eid-ul-Adha Namaz Held At Taj Mahal Amid Tight Security Across Uttar Pradesh CitiesTamil Nadu CM Vijay Postpones Delhi Meeting With Rahul Gandhi After PM Modi MeetPriyanka Gandhi Intervention Boosts DK Shivakumar’s Push For Karnataka Chief Minister Post: Report123PhotostoriesStudy reveals nearly 40% of cancers may be preventable; doctor explains how everyday habits are raising the risk10 whimsical baby names inspired by fantasy and folkloreNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani brings football and fashion together in an Arsenal thobe for Eid celebrationsDiscovering India’s only snake-free region10 famous snake parks and zoos in the USA every wildlife traveller should visit and how to reach here”Egg is the worst thing you can…” Sadhguru shares 3 traditional South Indian vegetarian dishes rich in protein and vitamin B125 most iconic Katrina Kaif movie looks that are making a comeback online10 toxic habits you think are normal, but they’re holding you backIndoor plants that you can grow without soilIndia’s hidden wine regions beyond Nashik123Hot PicksParris Campbell RetirementClaude Lemieux DeathMitch MarnerKarnataka CMJai Pal SinghCristiano RonaldoSachine TendulkarTop TrendingPatna Boat AccidentGujarat Drug BustNEET UG Paper LeakNorth India HeatwaveGrocery price hikeBengaluru Ebola CaseUK NEETRahul GandhiIndian mango exportsFuel price hike

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Earthquake in Nepal (Image source: ANI) India has announced grant assistance worth Nepali Rupees 560.2 million (approximately Rs 35.1 crore) for the construction of 14 schools in quake-hit regions of Nepal as part of its continued support for the country’s reconstruction and development efforts.Nepal continues to rebuild its public infrastructure more than a decade after…

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Kajol breaks silence on dropping no-kissing policy for OTT debut: ‘I was uncomfortable with it’

Kajol breaks silence on dropping no-kissing policy for OTT debut: ‘I was uncomfortable with it’

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Kajol has opened up about why she chose to break her long-standing no-kissing policy for her OTT debut in ‘The Trial: Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha’. The actor called it a character-driven, professional decision, one she was deeply unsure about until the very last moment. Kajol talks about her no-kissing policy Kajol has been a leading name…

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‘Call Me Bae’ Season 2: Ananya Panday begins filming for Karan Johar’s webseries – Reports

‘Call Me Bae’ Season 2: Ananya Panday begins filming for Karan Johar’s webseries – Reports

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Ananya Panday has started shooting early for the second season of Karan Johar’s ‘Call Me Bae’ in Mumbai. The show’s original cast, including Vir Das, will return. Season 2, featuring eight episodes centered on sisterhood, is set to release in late 2026. Ananya also stars opposite Kartik Aaryan in a new romantic comedy. Ananya Panday…

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Anna University releases TANCET, CEETA-PG 2026 hall ticket: Direct link to download admit card here

Anna University releases TANCET, CEETA-PG 2026 hall ticket: Direct link to download admit card here

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TANCET, CEETA-PG 2026 hall ticket TANCET, CEETA-PG 2026 admit card: Anna University has released the hall tickets for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 and the Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions for Postgraduate (CEETA-PG) 2026.Candidates who have registered for these entrance exams can now download their hall tickets from the official website…

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2 Mondays, a year apart: BEST bus taking U-turn mows down 4, injures 14 on footpath in Mumbai’s Bhandup; driver suspended

2 Mondays, a year apart: BEST bus taking U-turn mows down 4, injures 14 on footpath in Mumbai’s Bhandup; driver suspended

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MUMBAI: At least 4 people were killed and 14 others injured after a BEST bus driver lost control of the vehicle while taking a tight U-turn outside Bhandup (W) railway station and rammed pedestrians on the footpath late Monday, police said. The incident comes a year after the Kurla bus crash which claimed nine lives.Monday’s…

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Declan Rice enters World Cup history books after breaking 90-year-old record with first World Cup goal | Football News

Declan Rice enters World Cup history books after breaking 90-year-old record with first World Cup goal | Football News

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England’s Declan Rice (4) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Declan Rice etched his name into both England and FIFA World Cup history after scoring the fastest goal of his international career during…

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‘Border 2’ producer Bhushan Kumar reveals Akshaye Khanna’s cameo was not added due to ‘Dhurandhar’ success: ‘Was already…’ |

‘Border 2’ producer Bhushan Kumar reveals Akshaye Khanna’s cameo was not added due to ‘Dhurandhar’ success: ‘Was already…’ |

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In a recent statement, the creators of ‘Border 2’ emphasized that Akshaye Khanna’s brief yet impactful appearance was intricately woven into the storyline from the get-go. Director Anurag Singh confirmed that the scene, filmed last December, serves as a heartfelt nod to the beloved 1997 classic, rather than a response to Khanna’s newfound social media…

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6,200 meters under the Pacific Ocean: Scientists open black ‘eggs’ and make a shocking discovery | World News

6,200 meters under the Pacific Ocean: Scientists open black ‘eggs’ and make a shocking discovery | World News

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The record for deep-sea biology has been rewritten by a Japanese Research group. During a sampling of the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench, located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, researchers from Hokkaido University sampled unusual leathery black cocoons attached to rock samples at a depth of 6200 meters.According to the Biology Letters report, the cocoons were 3 millimetre-wide,…

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There is much outrage in the medical community that the cut off for NEET PG 2025 has been reduced to zero percentile for the reserved category, which is equivalent to a score of minus 40. However, this is not the first time a score of minus 40 was good enough to qualify. The cut off was similarly reduced to zero percentile in 2023 for all categories and then too the equivalent score was minus 40.In 2023, when the medical counselling committee announced the reduction to zero percentile, it did not reveal that this was equivalent to a score of minus 40. TOI had analysed the NEET scores and pointed out that zero percentile meant 14 candidates who scored zero marks, 13 with negative marks and the one getting the lowest mark of -40 out of 800 would also qualify. In 2025, there are 126 candidates who have scored zero or less. Zero percentile means the lowest score or that none of the candidates got less. In 2023 and in 2025, one candidate got the lowest score of -40.Interestingly, in July 2022, in response to a petition filed by three students seeking lower cut off, the government had stated in court that “minimum qualifying percentile for admission is required to be maintained to ensure minimum standard of education and general standards for admission to professional courses”. Taking the government’s argument into consideration, the court dismissed the petition and ruled against lowering the standards of medical education as it “involves in its ambit the matter of life and death”.In 2023, govt officials were quoted in news reports justifying lowering the cut off to zero as a one-time measure to fill vacant PG seats. However, this has become a regular feature with cut offs being lowered to abysmal levels every year. About 2 lakh to 2.3 lakh students appear for NEET PG for over 70,000 seats (about 57,000 MD/MS seats and the rest are DNB and PG diploma seats). However, the seats in private medical colleges remain vacant as the fees for clinical subjects in many of them runs into crores which most candidates cannot afford. Lowering the cut off increases the pool of ‘qualified’ candidates and improves the chance of finding candidates with deep pockets who can afford the fees even if they have rock bottom scores.”To lower NEET PG qualifying marks to abysmal level is driven solely by commercial considerations. This decision ‘reserves’ post-graduate medical seats to the rich and mighty in commercial fiefdoms called private medical colleges. This is shameful and must be condemned as unadulterated corruption,” tweeted former principal health secretary of Andhra Pradesh Dr PV Ramesh.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDefence Minister Rajnath Singh Hails Bhargavastra As India’s First Micro-Missile SystemModi Can Steer India-Canada Trade Forward Despite Nijjar Trial, Canadian JournalistPM Modi Says Bengal Ready To End TMC’s ‘15-Year Mega-Jungleraj’‘He Was Screaming For Help’: SUV Plunges Into Flooded Pit, Techie Dies In NoidaEx-Bangladesh FM Mahmud Slams UNHRC Report On Student Protests, Flags Brutal Attacks On Hindus“Democracy Sliding Into ICU”: Opposition Targets BJP As BMC Polls Trigger Political Storm‘No Vikas Agenda’: PM Modi Targets Congress Over BMC Polls, Warns Of ‘Infiltrators’ At Assam Rally‘Amazing In A Bad Way’: Trump Aide Peter Navarro Targets India Over US Power Costs For AI ServicesHindu Petrol Pump Worker Crushed To Death Over Fuel Payment Dispute In Bangladesh‘Helped Infiltrators For Vote Bank’: PM Modi Slams Congress In Poll-Bound Assam123PhotostoriesMost loved on-screen Hindi television pairs of all time10 most famous soups from around the world7 baby girl names inspired by rivers across India and the worldStep-by-step guide to grow dragon fruit in a balcony garden6 tips to make sweet potato fries at home that actually turn out right‘Aankh Marey’, ‘Dilbar’, ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’: Bollywood remade songs that struck the right balance between nostalgia and new-age musicRepublic Day long weekend: 5 national parks for Big Cat sightingsTGIKS: From Virender Sehwag promising a Ferrari to his son if he breaks his record to revelation about Yuvraj Singh owning properties in London and Dubai- Major highlights from the showKriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan, R Madhavan: Celebrities who left engineering to chase Bollywood dreams5 types of cakes that originated in India123Hot PicksAmrit Bharat ExpressBudget 2026Gold rate todayMumbai mayorVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingGracie HuntTravis KelceU19 World CupRyan O’ReillyRoger FedererMaharashtra Civic Poll WinnersChloe KimRoger Federer Net WorthAlex Oxlade and Perrie Edwards Net WorthAndre Agassi and Steffi Graf Net Worth

There is much outrage in the medical community that the cut off for NEET PG 2025 has been reduced to zero percentile for the reserved category, which is equivalent to a score of minus 40. However, this is not the first time a score of minus 40 was good enough to qualify. The cut off was similarly reduced to zero percentile in 2023 for all categories and then too the equivalent score was minus 40.In 2023, when the medical counselling committee announced the reduction to zero percentile, it did not reveal that this was equivalent to a score of minus 40. TOI had analysed the NEET scores and pointed out that zero percentile meant 14 candidates who scored zero marks, 13 with negative marks and the one getting the lowest mark of -40 out of 800 would also qualify. In 2025, there are 126 candidates who have scored zero or less. Zero percentile means the lowest score or that none of the candidates got less. In 2023 and in 2025, one candidate got the lowest score of -40.Interestingly, in July 2022, in response to a petition filed by three students seeking lower cut off, the government had stated in court that “minimum qualifying percentile for admission is required to be maintained to ensure minimum standard of education and general standards for admission to professional courses”. Taking the government’s argument into consideration, the court dismissed the petition and ruled against lowering the standards of medical education as it “involves in its ambit the matter of life and death”.In 2023, govt officials were quoted in news reports justifying lowering the cut off to zero as a one-time measure to fill vacant PG seats. However, this has become a regular feature with cut offs being lowered to abysmal levels every year. About 2 lakh to 2.3 lakh students appear for NEET PG for over 70,000 seats (about 57,000 MD/MS seats and the rest are DNB and PG diploma seats). However, the seats in private medical colleges remain vacant as the fees for clinical subjects in many of them runs into crores which most candidates cannot afford. Lowering the cut off increases the pool of ‘qualified’ candidates and improves the chance of finding candidates with deep pockets who can afford the fees even if they have rock bottom scores.”To lower NEET PG qualifying marks to abysmal level is driven solely by commercial considerations. This decision ‘reserves’ post-graduate medical seats to the rich and mighty in commercial fiefdoms called private medical colleges. This is shameful and must be condemned as unadulterated corruption,” tweeted former principal health secretary of Andhra Pradesh Dr PV Ramesh.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDefence Minister Rajnath Singh Hails Bhargavastra As India’s First Micro-Missile SystemModi Can Steer India-Canada Trade Forward Despite Nijjar Trial, Canadian JournalistPM Modi Says Bengal Ready To End TMC’s ‘15-Year Mega-Jungleraj’‘He Was Screaming For Help’: SUV Plunges Into Flooded Pit, Techie Dies In NoidaEx-Bangladesh FM Mahmud Slams UNHRC Report On Student Protests, Flags Brutal Attacks On Hindus“Democracy Sliding Into ICU”: Opposition Targets BJP As BMC Polls Trigger Political Storm‘No Vikas Agenda’: PM Modi Targets Congress Over BMC Polls, Warns Of ‘Infiltrators’ At Assam Rally‘Amazing In A Bad Way’: Trump Aide Peter Navarro Targets India Over US Power Costs For AI ServicesHindu Petrol Pump Worker Crushed To Death Over Fuel Payment Dispute In Bangladesh‘Helped Infiltrators For Vote Bank’: PM Modi Slams Congress In Poll-Bound Assam123PhotostoriesMost loved on-screen Hindi television pairs of all time10 most famous soups from around the world7 baby girl names inspired by rivers across India and the worldStep-by-step guide to grow dragon fruit in a balcony garden6 tips to make sweet potato fries at home that actually turn out right‘Aankh Marey’, ‘Dilbar’, ‘Tip Tip Barsa Paani’: Bollywood remade songs that struck the right balance between nostalgia and new-age musicRepublic Day long weekend: 5 national parks for Big Cat sightingsTGIKS: From Virender Sehwag promising a Ferrari to his son if he breaks his record to revelation about Yuvraj Singh owning properties in London and Dubai- Major highlights from the showKriti Sanon, Kartik Aaryan, R Madhavan: Celebrities who left engineering to chase Bollywood dreams5 types of cakes that originated in India123Hot PicksAmrit Bharat ExpressBudget 2026Gold rate todayMumbai mayorVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingGracie HuntTravis KelceU19 World CupRyan O’ReillyRoger FedererMaharashtra Civic Poll WinnersChloe KimRoger Federer Net WorthAlex Oxlade and Perrie Edwards Net WorthAndre Agassi and Steffi Graf Net Worth

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There is much outrage in the medical community that the cut off for NEET PG 2025 has been reduced to zero percentile for the reserved category, which is equivalent to a score of minus 40. However, this is not the first time a score of minus 40 was good enough to qualify. The cut off…

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Gemini Horoscope Today, April 11, 2026: Be strict with yourself today

Gemini Horoscope Today, April 11, 2026: Be strict with yourself today

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With Mercury’s presence, tread carefully both on the road and in your workplace, as it may invite distractions and lead to unexpected setbacks. Embrace patience; small disagreements at home could snowball into larger issues. Professionally, ensure all communications are meticulously reviewed to dodge any possible mistakes. Keep your eyes open, especially on the road. Mercury…

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‘Anyone who attacks my wife can … ’: JD Vance warns against racist, sexist remarks on Usha

‘Anyone who attacks my wife can … ’: JD Vance warns against racist, sexist remarks on Usha

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US vice president JD Vance has strongly condemned racist and sexist attacks targeting his wife while asserting that ethnic hatred has no place in the conservative movement.In an interview with UnHerd published on Friday, Vance responded strongly to remarks from far right activist Nick Fuentes and others, including former Biden administration press secretary Jen Psaki….

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AIADMK general secretary and leader of opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly NEW DELHI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday released the party’s Tamil Nadu Assembly election manifesto, unveiling 297 promises ahead of the April 23 polls.The manifesto put welfare measures at the centre of the party’s campaign, including a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 for female heads of households and a special assistance of Rs 10,000 for every family.EPS also promised the ‘Kula Vilakku Scheme’ for women. Under the scheme, the monthly assistance will be given to all ration cardholders and deposited directly into the bank account of the female head of the household.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warGulf Allies Edge Toward Conflict: Saudi grants US base access; UAE shuts Iranian assetsPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumble”To foster economic equilibrium within society, a monthly assistance allowance of Rs 2,000 will be provided to all ration cardholders through the ‘Kula Vilakku Scheme.’ This amount will be deposited directly into the bank account of the female head of the household.”The manifesto said the Rs 10,000 special assistance was meant to help families cope with rising prices and higher taxes.”Under the administratively incompetent Stalin-led DMK regime–characterised by its lack of vision–the prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed over the past five years. Consequently, the public has been severely affected. Furthermore, various taxes–including property tax, house tax, electricity tariffs, and water charges–have been hiked. As a result, the daily financial burden on households has increased manifold. Therefore, with the aim of alleviating this burden on the people, a special assistance sum of Rs. 10,000 will be provided to every family,” the manifesto read.Among other promises, the party said ration card holders would receive lentils along with rice and refrigerators. It also promised to extend the free bus travel scheme to men in addition to women and provide three free cooking gas cylinders a year to every ration cardholder.Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.Under the NDA seat-sharing agreement, the AIADMK-led alliance will contest more than 170 seats. The BJP has been allotted 27 seats, followed by PMK with 18 and AMMK with 11.Meanwhile, the AIADMK is speeding up talks to finalise an alliance with G.K. Vasan’s TMC (M) and other smaller parties before the end of Tuesday.The main contest is expected to be between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the NDA led by AIADMK with the BJP and PMK as allies. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with TVK, making the election a likely three-way contest.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. 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AIADMK general secretary and leader of opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly NEW DELHI: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday released the party’s Tamil Nadu Assembly election manifesto, unveiling 297 promises ahead of the April 23 polls.The manifesto put welfare measures at the centre of the party’s campaign, including a monthly assistance of Rs 2,000 for female heads of households and a special assistance of Rs 10,000 for every family.EPS also promised the ‘Kula Vilakku Scheme’ for women. Under the scheme, the monthly assistance will be given to all ration cardholders and deposited directly into the bank account of the female head of the household.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran warGulf Allies Edge Toward Conflict: Saudi grants US base access; UAE shuts Iranian assetsPossible US-Iran Talks In Islamabad: White House calls situation ‘sensitive’ and ‘fluid’; oil prices tumble”To foster economic equilibrium within society, a monthly assistance allowance of Rs 2,000 will be provided to all ration cardholders through the ‘Kula Vilakku Scheme.’ This amount will be deposited directly into the bank account of the female head of the household.”The manifesto said the Rs 10,000 special assistance was meant to help families cope with rising prices and higher taxes.”Under the administratively incompetent Stalin-led DMK regime–characterised by its lack of vision–the prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed over the past five years. Consequently, the public has been severely affected. Furthermore, various taxes–including property tax, house tax, electricity tariffs, and water charges–have been hiked. As a result, the daily financial burden on households has increased manifold. Therefore, with the aim of alleviating this burden on the people, a special assistance sum of Rs. 10,000 will be provided to every family,” the manifesto read.Among other promises, the party said ration card holders would receive lentils along with rice and refrigerators. It also promised to extend the free bus travel scheme to men in addition to women and provide three free cooking gas cylinders a year to every ration cardholder.Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.Under the NDA seat-sharing agreement, the AIADMK-led alliance will contest more than 170 seats. 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