July 24, 2026
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The attack slammed shut large swathes of Middle East airspace Saturday, paralysing the world’s busiest east-west flight corridor, closing Dubai, cancelling hundreds of flights and forcing Indian airlines to halt operations to the region as regulators warned of grave risks to civil aviation.Airspaces from UAE to Israel were closed, grounding hubs that funnel one-stop traffic between India and the West. Indian carriers cancelled all flights to the region through March 2. Tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports, including Dubai, as schedules collapsed. On Cam: Kuwait Airport ‘DESTROYED’ In Huge Iran Drone Attack, Several Casualties As War Explodes Cirium data showed nearly 900 Middle East airline flights cancelled Saturday, led by Emirates group, Qatar Airways and Etihad. Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4’Aircraft and crews from Indian carriers were stuck across the region. Air India worked to extract staff from Tel Aviv.The impact rippled to India’s gateways. Fifty-seven flights were cancelled at Mumbai airport by 5.45pm Saturday – 24 arrivals and 33 departures – including an IndiGo Mumbai-London service. Fares surged. A one-way direct ticket to London touched Rs 1.4 lakh for March 1 travel.Airline suspensions widened through the day. Air India cancelled several long-haul flights scheduled for Sunday, including services from Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar to London, New York, Newark, Chicago, Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris. The airline said passengers are being informed and offered alternative travel options to reduce disruption.IndiGo said operations to and from West Asia and select international sectors were suspended through March 1. Emirates said it had temporarily suspended operations to and from Dubai.Airlines warned pilots of intensified GPS spoofing and jamming near conflict zones. For Indian carriers, airspace west of Pakistan to Iraq became off-limits. IndiGo’s CIS routes were also hit. Air India sought clearance to use China’s Hotan waypoint to bypass Pakistani airspace, a request still pending.Operational stress mounted. AI139 from Delhi to Tel Aviv turned back after Israeli airspace closed. An AI Chicago-Delhi flight rerouted away from Iraq. Major airports were put on alert for diversions and unscheduled landings, though capacity quickly tightened. Mumbai stopped accepting more diversions after parking bays filled.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Canada Aims To Sign Trade Deal With India By The End Of This Year’: Mark Carney In Mumbai’Moral Cowardice’: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Faces Oppn Heat As US-Israel Launch Strikes On Iran’Urge All Sides To…’: India Calls For Dialogue And De Escalation As US And Israel Attack Iran‘Historic’: US Envoy Gor Hails Micron’s Chip Plant Launch In Guj, Cites Modi-Trump FriendshipAfghanistan War, Iran Conflict Push Pakistan Into Two Front Security Challenge Amid Regional TensionHarvard University Responds After Sanskrit Course Image Sparks Criticism‘Target Religious Minorities’:UNHRC Side Event Flags Blasphemy Law Abuse In Pakistan And Bangladesh’Muslim League-Maoist Congress’: PM Modi Hits Out Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest At AI SummitIsrael-Iran War: AirIndia, IndiGo, Global Carriers Suspend Flights Amid West Asia Airspace ClosuresMunir’s Gamble Or US Script? As Trump Praises Pakistan, Is Islamabad Replaying Old Afghan Playbook?123PhotostoriesBaby names inspired by Lord ShivaHow to prevent weeds from invading your balcony garden5 essential property documents every homebuyer must verifyWhy many Indian women don’t meet daily protein requirements: Doctor explains how to fix it naturallyFrom Rashmika’s vintage gold to Nayanthara’s custom red: 5 South Indian celebrity weddings that broke the internet with their style5 Powerful Surya mantras to chant every morningMini workouts: Can 5 minutes a day build real fitness?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s comfort recipes from his home kitchen that you can’t missHoli 2026: Forgotten Holi drinks that disappeared over time5 luxury electric cars offering performance, prestige and sustainable innovation123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayDubai airportIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIsrael Iran ConflictUS Israel Strike IranPakistna vs Sri Lanka ScorecardLucknow businessman murderRinku SinghIndian Wells Open 2026Crude OilQatar AirwaysMaxx Crosby InjuryNHL Trade

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The attack slammed shut large swathes of Middle East airspace Saturday, paralysing the world’s busiest east-west flight corridor, closing Dubai, cancelling hundreds of flights and forcing Indian airlines to halt operations to the region as regulators warned of grave risks to civil aviation.Airspaces from UAE to Israel were closed, grounding hubs that funnel one-stop traffic between India and the West. Indian carriers cancelled all flights to the region through March 2. Tens of thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports, including Dubai, as schedules collapsed. On Cam: Kuwait Airport ‘DESTROYED’ In Huge Iran Drone Attack, Several Casualties As War Explodes Cirium data showed nearly 900 Middle East airline flights cancelled Saturday, led by Emirates group, Qatar Airways and Etihad. Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4’Aircraft and crews from Indian carriers were stuck across the region. Air India worked to extract staff from Tel Aviv.The impact rippled to India’s gateways. Fifty-seven flights were cancelled at Mumbai airport by 5.45pm Saturday – 24 arrivals and 33 departures – including an IndiGo Mumbai-London service. Fares surged. A one-way direct ticket to London touched Rs 1.4 lakh for March 1 travel.Airline suspensions widened through the day. Air India cancelled several long-haul flights scheduled for Sunday, including services from Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar to London, New York, Newark, Chicago, Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris. The airline said passengers are being informed and offered alternative travel options to reduce disruption.IndiGo said operations to and from West Asia and select international sectors were suspended through March 1. Emirates said it had temporarily suspended operations to and from Dubai.Airlines warned pilots of intensified GPS spoofing and jamming near conflict zones. For Indian carriers, airspace west of Pakistan to Iraq became off-limits. IndiGo’s CIS routes were also hit. Air India sought clearance to use China’s Hotan waypoint to bypass Pakistani airspace, a request still pending.Operational stress mounted. AI139 from Delhi to Tel Aviv turned back after Israeli airspace closed. An AI Chicago-Delhi flight rerouted away from Iraq. Major airports were put on alert for diversions and unscheduled landings, though capacity quickly tightened. Mumbai stopped accepting more diversions after parking bays filled.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Canada Aims To Sign Trade Deal With India By The End Of This Year’: Mark Carney In Mumbai’Moral Cowardice’: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Faces Oppn Heat As US-Israel Launch Strikes On Iran’Urge All Sides To…’: India Calls For Dialogue And De Escalation As US And Israel Attack Iran‘Historic’: US Envoy Gor Hails Micron’s Chip Plant Launch In Guj, Cites Modi-Trump FriendshipAfghanistan War, Iran Conflict Push Pakistan Into Two Front Security Challenge Amid Regional TensionHarvard University Responds After Sanskrit Course Image Sparks Criticism‘Target Religious Minorities’:UNHRC Side Event Flags Blasphemy Law Abuse In Pakistan And Bangladesh’Muslim League-Maoist Congress’: PM Modi Hits Out Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest At AI SummitIsrael-Iran War: AirIndia, IndiGo, Global Carriers Suspend Flights Amid West Asia Airspace ClosuresMunir’s Gamble Or US Script? As Trump Praises Pakistan, Is Islamabad Replaying Old Afghan Playbook?123PhotostoriesBaby names inspired by Lord ShivaHow to prevent weeds from invading your balcony garden5 essential property documents every homebuyer must verifyWhy many Indian women don’t meet daily protein requirements: Doctor explains how to fix it naturallyFrom Rashmika’s vintage gold to Nayanthara’s custom red: 5 South Indian celebrity weddings that broke the internet with their style5 Powerful Surya mantras to chant every morningMini workouts: Can 5 minutes a day build real fitness?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s comfort recipes from his home kitchen that you can’t missHoli 2026: Forgotten Holi drinks that disappeared over time5 luxury electric cars offering performance, prestige and sustainable innovation123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayDubai airportIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIsrael Iran ConflictUS Israel Strike IranPakistna vs Sri Lanka ScorecardLucknow businessman murderRinku SinghIndian Wells Open 2026Crude OilQatar AirwaysMaxx Crosby InjuryNHL Trade

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NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: The attack slammed shut large swathes of Middle East airspace Saturday, paralysing the world’s busiest east-west flight corridor, closing Dubai, cancelling hundreds of flights and forcing Indian airlines to halt operations to the region as regulators warned of grave risks to civil aviation.Airspaces from UAE to Israel were closed, grounding hubs that funnel…

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Saturn is the karmic teacher, imparting wisdom, discipline, and life lessons for our growth. As it transits Pisces and Uttara Bhadrapada First Pada this week, its unyielding gaze insists that we reflect upon the choices we have made and accept responsibility while liberating ourselves from patterns originating in the past. The cosmic influence of Saturn…

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SSC CHT admit card 2025 for paper II released at ssc.gov.in. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has made the Admission Certificates and Scribe Entry Pass available for candidates appearing in the Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHT), 2025, Paper-II. The exam is scheduled to be held on 14 December 2025, and candidates can download these essential…

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Asian equities inched higher on Friday after as investors relieved after softer reading of US inflation, expecting another interest rate cut as early as next month. Optimism was further supported by strong earnings from US chipmaker Micron Technology, which eased fears that the rally in technology stocks may be overstretched.Hong Kong’s HSI is trading at…

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The film world mourns the monumental loss of Béla Tarr, a Hungarian auteur whose slow-cinema style reshaped narrative cinema in groundbreaking works such as ‘The Turin Horse’ and ‘Satantango’. Departing at the age of 70 after a courageous fight with illness, Tarr’s early roots in Hungary blossomed into international recognition, making him a beacon of…

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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Kalyan Banerjee NEW DELHI: Former Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Thursday lodged a formal complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against party MP and current chief whip Kalyan Banerjee, alleging that he had ‘repeatedly verbally abused’ her inside Parliament.”I seek your permission to lodge a formal complain to you for redressal against Lok Sabha Member of AITC Kalyan Banerjee, who has repeatedly verbally abused me inside the Lok Sabha. This misogyny has been against many lady members and needs to be punished,” Dastidar wrote in her letter to the Speaker.The complaint comes amid growing tensions within the Trinamool Congress following Dastidar’s recent resignations from key organisational posts and her public criticism of sections of the party leadership after the party’s poor performance in the 2026 assembly elections.On Wednesday, the four-time Barasat MP resigned from all organisational responsibilities in the TMC, a day after attending former chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s administrative review meeting in Kalyani despite alleged instructions from the party asking her not to participate.Dastidar, who earlier served as the national president of the TMC women’s wing and was associated with the party’s ‘Banga Janani’ programme, informed state party president Subrata Bakshi that she would no longer continue in organisational roles. The party has not yet officially commented on her latest move.She stepped down as president of the party’s Barasat organisational district unit, taking ‘moral responsibility’ for the TMC’s defeat in Barasat. The resignation was accepted by the party, which subsequently appointed Tapas Chatterjee as the new district chief.Dastidar had also publicly attacked political consultancy firm I-PAC, accusing it of pressuring party leaders and workers and contributing to the party’s electoral decline.”The way this organisation has worked and abused us, the way they put pressure on us, this is not the way to work. Wherever they go, I think they will produce dangerous results in the elections,” she had said.A veteran TMC leader long considered close to Mamata Banerjee, Dastidar was removed as the party’s chief whip in Lok Sabha following the Assembly election setback and replaced by Kalyan Banerjee.She had further alleged growing ‘criminalisation’ within the party and urged the leadership to once again rely on ‘honest, experienced and dedicated’ workers to rebuild the TMC’s image after the electoral setback.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Bakrid wishes, messages and eid 2026!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 MediaVideosSuvendu Adhikari Alleges Nearly 3 Million Fake Beneficiaries, Triggers Political ClashStone Pelting On Vande Bharat Express Near Ujjain | Windows Damaged, Probe LaunchedKarnataka Caste Census Report Sparks Fresh CM Transition Buzz In CongressExplained: What Is The CMRL-Exalogic Case Linked To ED Raids On Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi VijayanTMC MLAs Stage Sit-In Over Delay In LoP Status, Office Space AllocationGiant Messi Statue Strapped With Ropes As Kolkata Prepares Removal After It Was ‘Swaying In Wind’India’s Private Sector Is Building a Stealth Fighter. 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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Kalyan Banerjee NEW DELHI: Former Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Thursday lodged a formal complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against party MP and current chief whip Kalyan Banerjee, alleging that he had ‘repeatedly verbally abused’ her inside Parliament.”I seek your permission to lodge a formal complain to you for redressal against Lok Sabha Member of AITC Kalyan Banerjee, who has repeatedly verbally abused me inside the Lok Sabha. This misogyny has been against many lady members and needs to be punished,” Dastidar wrote in her letter to the Speaker.The complaint comes amid growing tensions within the Trinamool Congress following Dastidar’s recent resignations from key organisational posts and her public criticism of sections of the party leadership after the party’s poor performance in the 2026 assembly elections.On Wednesday, the four-time Barasat MP resigned from all organisational responsibilities in the TMC, a day after attending former chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s administrative review meeting in Kalyani despite alleged instructions from the party asking her not to participate.Dastidar, who earlier served as the national president of the TMC women’s wing and was associated with the party’s ‘Banga Janani’ programme, informed state party president Subrata Bakshi that she would no longer continue in organisational roles. The party has not yet officially commented on her latest move.She stepped down as president of the party’s Barasat organisational district unit, taking ‘moral responsibility’ for the TMC’s defeat in Barasat. The resignation was accepted by the party, which subsequently appointed Tapas Chatterjee as the new district chief.Dastidar had also publicly attacked political consultancy firm I-PAC, accusing it of pressuring party leaders and workers and contributing to the party’s electoral decline.”The way this organisation has worked and abused us, the way they put pressure on us, this is not the way to work. Wherever they go, I think they will produce dangerous results in the elections,” she had said.A veteran TMC leader long considered close to Mamata Banerjee, Dastidar was removed as the party’s chief whip in Lok Sabha following the Assembly election setback and replaced by Kalyan Banerjee.She had further alleged growing ‘criminalisation’ within the party and urged the leadership to once again rely on ‘honest, experienced and dedicated’ workers to rebuild the TMC’s image after the electoral setback.Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Bakrid wishes, messages and eid 2026!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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Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Kalyan Banerjee NEW DELHI: Former Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Thursday lodged a formal complaint with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against party MP and current chief whip Kalyan Banerjee, alleging that he had ‘repeatedly verbally abused’ her inside Parliament.“I seek your permission to lodge a formal complain to…

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Nikola Tesla (Image: Wikipedia) Being copied usually provokes anger. A line widely credited to Nikola Tesla suggests a different reaction entirely. “I don’t care that they stole my idea,” it goes. “I care that they don’t have any of their own.” Rather than focusing on the theft itself, the line shifts attention toward something Tesla…

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NEW DELHI: Accepting the explanation of three academics – Prof Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar and Alok Prasanna Kumar, the Supreme Court Friday lifted the life ban on their association with academic exercises in govt-run universities and institutions.The ban was imposed on them by the SC on March 11 after it took serious umbrage at a chapter in the social studies textbook of NCERT for class VIII in which corruption in the judiciary was mentioned. The SC had held them responsible for ‘projecting a negative image of the judiciary’ to students of impressionable age.After their counsel explained that they had high regard for the judiciary and that their intention was not to malign the judiciary but to indicate the malaise in the system and pleaded for lenience, a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi lifted the ban.Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said that the govt has decided not to involve these three academics in any govt related academic exercise or preparation of textbooks in future. He said the govt has received some complaints about certain objectionable cartoons relating to judiciary in other textbooks, which the govt will bring to the notice of the high-powered expert committee headed by former SC judge Indu Malhotra. After getting the views of the expert committee, which may require reconstitution, the govt would take appropriate steps, Mehta said.When the counsel for the three academicians said they had nothing against the judiciary, Justice Bagchi said the apex court’s angst was against the content, not against any individual. “We were examining the contents to find out whether it was a balanced presentation about the judiciary. We were not attempting to find out whether it was positive or negative about the judiciary,” he said.”The corruption part was mentioned. But there was no mention of the sterling role played by the apex court as the protector of the Constitution and the rights of individuals. The SC’s attempt to provide legal aid to the poor, to make judiciary accessible to them was given a complete miss,” Justice Bagchi said.On March 11, NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani and school education secretary Sanjay Kumar had tendered unconditional and unqualified apology to the SC for the “major and unpardonable lapse” and promised preventive steps against such faux pas in future.NCERT had told SC that the controversial chapter was drafted by the Textbook Development Team (TDT) under the chairmanship of Prof Michel Danino and comprised Suparna Diwakar and Alok Prasanna Kumar. These three will not be associated with any activity of NCERT in future, it had said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDepartment Of Space Clears Major Space Manufacturing Clusters In Gujarat And Tamil NaduCentre To Create Strong Anti-Infiltration Security Layer Across Tripura, Assam And Bengal: Amit ShahSC To Revisit UAPA Bail Standards As Umar Khalid Case Sparks Bigger Constitutional DebateIndia Conducts Successful Agni-1 Missile Test; Strategic Forces Command Validates All ParametersSuvendu Adhikari Announces New Direct Deportation Policy For Illegal Bangladeshi MigrantsKerala Swearing-In Sees Unity Moments As Rivals Exchange Smiles Inside Assembly Hall Today in KeralaTwisha Sharma Case: Husband Samarth Singh Surrenders In Court, Taken Into Police Custody | WatchWest Bengal: Crude Bombs Recovered In Birbhum’s Kod Village, Area Cordoned OffWest Bengal Begins Border Fencing In Phansidewa Amid Rising Infiltration And Smuggling ConcernsHumayun Kabir’s Cow Slaughter Remarks Trigger Political Row Over Qurbani And Law In West Bengal123Photostories5 most visited tourist attractions in the USA and what travellers need to knowFrom facing rejections over her dark skin tone to refusing a fairness cream ad film: When The Kerala Story 2 actress Ulka Gupta spoke about her strugglesCannes 2026: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sets the red carpet on fire in a blue crystal gown by Amit AggarwalIndia’s most mystical and lesser-known mangrove forests travellers rarely talk aboutAam Panna to Lassi: 10 traditional Indian summer drinks & their calories per serving5 most beautiful parrots in the world that look almost unrealAll about Harry Styles and his USD 30 million real estate investments over the yearsHow children raised by overly strict parents turn out later in life: The answer is an eye-openerWhat is Lormalzi? Expert explains how it works and who it’s meant for5 cooling essential oils perfect for stressful summer days123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Vinesh PhogatUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonNID DAT counsellingChristiano RonaldoPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana

NEW DELHI: Accepting the explanation of three academics – Prof Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar and Alok Prasanna Kumar, the Supreme Court Friday lifted the life ban on their association with academic exercises in govt-run universities and institutions.The ban was imposed on them by the SC on March 11 after it took serious umbrage at a chapter in the social studies textbook of NCERT for class VIII in which corruption in the judiciary was mentioned. The SC had held them responsible for ‘projecting a negative image of the judiciary’ to students of impressionable age.After their counsel explained that they had high regard for the judiciary and that their intention was not to malign the judiciary but to indicate the malaise in the system and pleaded for lenience, a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi lifted the ban.Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said that the govt has decided not to involve these three academics in any govt related academic exercise or preparation of textbooks in future. He said the govt has received some complaints about certain objectionable cartoons relating to judiciary in other textbooks, which the govt will bring to the notice of the high-powered expert committee headed by former SC judge Indu Malhotra. After getting the views of the expert committee, which may require reconstitution, the govt would take appropriate steps, Mehta said.When the counsel for the three academicians said they had nothing against the judiciary, Justice Bagchi said the apex court’s angst was against the content, not against any individual. “We were examining the contents to find out whether it was a balanced presentation about the judiciary. We were not attempting to find out whether it was positive or negative about the judiciary,” he said.”The corruption part was mentioned. But there was no mention of the sterling role played by the apex court as the protector of the Constitution and the rights of individuals. The SC’s attempt to provide legal aid to the poor, to make judiciary accessible to them was given a complete miss,” Justice Bagchi said.On March 11, NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani and school education secretary Sanjay Kumar had tendered unconditional and unqualified apology to the SC for the “major and unpardonable lapse” and promised preventive steps against such faux pas in future.NCERT had told SC that the controversial chapter was drafted by the Textbook Development Team (TDT) under the chairmanship of Prof Michel Danino and comprised Suparna Diwakar and Alok Prasanna Kumar. These three will not be associated with any activity of NCERT in future, it had said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDepartment Of Space Clears Major Space Manufacturing Clusters In Gujarat And Tamil NaduCentre To Create Strong Anti-Infiltration Security Layer Across Tripura, Assam And Bengal: Amit ShahSC To Revisit UAPA Bail Standards As Umar Khalid Case Sparks Bigger Constitutional DebateIndia Conducts Successful Agni-1 Missile Test; Strategic Forces Command Validates All ParametersSuvendu Adhikari Announces New Direct Deportation Policy For Illegal Bangladeshi MigrantsKerala Swearing-In Sees Unity Moments As Rivals Exchange Smiles Inside Assembly Hall Today in KeralaTwisha Sharma Case: Husband Samarth Singh Surrenders In Court, Taken Into Police Custody | WatchWest Bengal: Crude Bombs Recovered In Birbhum’s Kod Village, Area Cordoned OffWest Bengal Begins Border Fencing In Phansidewa Amid Rising Infiltration And Smuggling ConcernsHumayun Kabir’s Cow Slaughter Remarks Trigger Political Row Over Qurbani And Law In West Bengal123Photostories5 most visited tourist attractions in the USA and what travellers need to knowFrom facing rejections over her dark skin tone to refusing a fairness cream ad film: When The Kerala Story 2 actress Ulka Gupta spoke about her strugglesCannes 2026: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan sets the red carpet on fire in a blue crystal gown by Amit AggarwalIndia’s most mystical and lesser-known mangrove forests travellers rarely talk aboutAam Panna to Lassi: 10 traditional Indian summer drinks & their calories per serving5 most beautiful parrots in the world that look almost unrealAll about Harry Styles and his USD 30 million real estate investments over the yearsHow children raised by overly strict parents turn out later in life: The answer is an eye-openerWhat is Lormalzi? Expert explains how it works and who it’s meant for5 cooling essential oils perfect for stressful summer days123Hot PicksBandra demolition driveIPL Schedule 2026Vinesh PhogatUP HeatwaveHardoi fireNID DAT counselling 2026TN Ministers ListTop TrendingTN Finance Minister Marie WilsonNID DAT counsellingChristiano RonaldoPM ModiHardik PandyaJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Conor McGregor Net WorthNEET UG Paper LeakWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana

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NEW DELHI: Accepting the explanation of three academics – Prof Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar and Alok Prasanna Kumar, the Supreme Court Friday lifted the life ban on their association with academic exercises in govt-run universities and institutions.The ban was imposed on them by the SC on March 11 after it took serious umbrage at a…

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NEW DELHI: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of conspiring to get the state assembly elections cancelled and get President’s rule imposed after seven juducial officers were taken hostage in Malda by the villagers. She slammed the Election Commission for failing to control the law and order in the…

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