July 29, 2026
Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done” – a timeless lesson about ambition, progress and gratitude

Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done” – a timeless lesson about ambition, progress and gratitude

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Quote of the day by Marie Curie (AI-generated image) Today’s quote of the day comes from Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist who remains the only person ever to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences. She wrote, “One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.”…

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FPIs continue to exit India: June equity outflows hit Rs 49,340 crore as debt inflows persist

FPIs continue to exit India: June equity outflows hit Rs 49,340 crore as debt inflows persist

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Foreign investors continued to exit Indian equities for yet another month, with June witnessing withdrawals of Rs 49,340 crore $5.16 billion), as global and domestic factors continued to weigh on investment sentiment.The latest sell-off has pushed cumulative Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outflows from Dalal Street to Rs 2.7 lakh crore in 2026 so far, according…

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Satellite images reveal a massive 5,000-mile seaweed belt stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic | World News

Satellite images reveal a massive 5,000-mile seaweed belt stretching thousands of miles across the Atlantic | World News

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For centuries, sailors crossing the Atlantic occasionally encountered floating mats of brown seaweed drifting far from land. These patches were largely associated with the Sargasso Sea, a region of relatively calm waters in the North Atlantic where free-floating sargassum has long formed part of a unique marine ecosystem. That picture has changed dramatically over the…

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Bengal’s voters did more than change the party in power — they changed the political course of the state. NEW DELHI: The winds are changing in West Bengal. In April this year, the people of Bengal voted not just to change their government but also the direction of the state’s politics. The verdict marked the end of Bengal’s old political order and the beginning of a new ecosystem rooted in nationalism. On May 9, when Suvendu Adhikari took oath as chief minister in a historic political transition, change became the dominant theme of the BJP’s first government in the state.For the last 15 years, Bengal’s politics had one centre of gravity — Didi. From Nabanna to the neighbourhood para, from welfare camps to party offices, from Durga Puja pandals to school gates, Mamata Banerjee’s imprint was everywhere.But that changed fast after May 9, when Adhikari, the man who not only handed the BJP its biggest Bengal breakthrough but also defeated Mamata Banerjee on her own turf of Bhabanipur, became the new power centre of the BJP’s “new Bengal”.Within days of taking office, the BJP government began rolling out key decisions across administration, welfare, law and governance. The first two weeks saw a rapid policy reset, with a flurry of moves aimed at two objectives: signalling a clear break from the Trinamool Congress regime that the BJP had fought tooth and nail, and implementing the party’s Sankalp Patra, its roadmap for a stronger and more prosperous Bengal.So, while several Mamata-era decisions were reversed or stopped, new policy initiatives were also set in motion. Two months into this tectonic regime shift, West Bengal is still trying to understand the “what” and the “why” of these changes.The Hindutva focusOne of the clearest and most visible shifts under the Suvendu Adhikari-led government has been on issues the BJP repeatedly raised during its West Bengal campaign — citizenship, religious conversion and what the party described as religion-based welfare.Suvendu Adhikari government has begun reshaping the administrative structure.Uniform Civil Code: The government has initiated legislative steps to bring a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal. The move is aimed at creating a common set of personal laws across communities, replacing religion-based personal law differences in areas such as marriage, divorce and inheritance.Anti-conversion law: The government has said it will bring a stringent law against religious conversion, framing it as necessary to curb coercion. Mamata Banerjee has argued that such laws violate the fundamental right to freedom of religion, conscience and privacy guaranteed under Article 25 of the Constitution.Religion-based schemes: The cabinet has decided to discontinue welfare assistance based on religious classification, including specific allowances linked to Minority Affairs, Madrasa Education and related departments.NRC push: The government has also moved towards introducing the National Register of Citizens in the state. Adhikari has announced a “Detect, Delete, Deport” process to identify suspected illegal immigrants, remove their names from official records and begin deportation proceedings.These issues were at the core of the BJP’s offensive against Mamata Banerjee over what it called minority appeasement. The early moves were aimed at signalling an immediate break from the past.Cultural identityThe BJP’s Sankalp Patra had spoken of reclaiming Bengal’s cultural identity, and some of the new government’s most visible decisions have come in schools, museums, street names, food habits and public symbols.Vande Mataram in schools: State-run and state-aided schools have been directed to sing Vande Mataram during morning assemblies. The order adds a stronger national-symbol element to school routines, after the Mamata government had earlier made Banglar Mati Banglar Jol compulsory in school assemblies.Mid-day meal row: The decision to hand over cooked mid-day meals in Kolkata schools to the ISKCON-linked Annamitra Foundation triggered a row over reports that eggs may be replaced with vegetarian alternatives such as soya, paneer and rajma. In Bengal, where fish and eggs are part of everyday eating for many families, the issue quickly moved beyond nutrition and became a debate over food culture. TMC leaders accused the BJP of “imposing vegetarianism” and said children were being deprived of nutrition.How TMC reacted to mid-day meal rowTextbook review: School books have also entered the change debate. BJP MLA Sajal Ghosh indicated that sections on the Singur and Nandigram movements, closely associated with Mamata Banerjee’s rise, may be dropped from the Class 8 syllabus. He also said “distortions in history will be changed”, signalling that curriculum review could become another front in the state’s political reset.Vande Mataram Museum: The government has announced a Vande Mataram Museum in Bengal, with budgetary allocation for 2026-27. The project is being linked to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, who wrote the national song.Street renaming: Kolkata’s Suhrawardy Avenue has been renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, and the government has announced a panel to review names associated with Mughals and Pathans.Public icons: The government removed a Mamata Banerjee-designed football-themed sculpture outside Salt Lake Stadium and has begun replacing the Biswa Bangla logo with the Ashoka emblem at public infrastructure. Separately, the 70-foot Messi statue was taken down after being found structurally unsafe and is set to be reinstalled at Eco Park after safety concerns are addressed.The welfare shiftWelfare schemes play a key role in electoral politics, and the BJP’s Sankalp Patra for Bengal carried several promises for women and youth. The Adhikari government has moved quickly to rework Bengal’s welfare architecture and put the BJP’s imprint on the state’s welfare delivery. In the process, several of Mamata Banerjee’s flagship schemes have either been stopped, renamed or changed.The welfare shiftLakshmir Bhandar to Annapurna: The government has notified Annapurna Yojna to replace Lakshmir Bhandar, one of the Trinamool government’s most visible welfare schemes. Under the new scheme, eligible women will get Rs 3,000 a month through direct bank transfer.Beneficiary clean-up: Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries will be shifted to Annapurna, but names identified as dead, duplicate, shifted or deleted during voter verification will be removed from the list.Free bus travel for women: The cabinet has approved free travel for women in state-run buses, adding a new women-centric welfare measure under the BJP government.Job age relaxation: The upper age limit for state government jobs has been increased by five years, a move aimed at candidates affected by delayed recruitment and stalled exams.Bridging the Bengal-Delhi divideOne of the key areas of confrontation between the Trinamool government and the Centre was the Bengal-Delhi divide over projects and schemes. Mamata Banerjee had frequently accused the Centre of withholding funds, while the Modi government alleged that her administration was not implementing key central welfare schemes. With Adhikari in the saddle, the new government has moved to clear several friction points.10 key changes in Bengal in post-Mamata eraAyushman Bharat rollout: The new government has cleared the implementation of Ayushman Bharat, the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme. Bengal had stayed out of it under Trinamool, which ran its own Swasthya Sathi programme.Central schemes cleared: The cabinet has also moved to implement other central schemes, including PM Vishwakarma, Ujjwala Yojana and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, signalling a shift from resistance to alignment with Delhi.Census files unblocked: The government has sanctioned pending census-related directives from the Union home ministry, another area where the BJP had accused the previous regime of delaying national processes.Highways handed to Centre: The state has approved the transfer of seven national highway stretches in the Siliguri Corridor, or “Chicken’s Neck”, to central agencies to speed up road development in the strategically sensitive region.Land for BSF fencing: The cabinet has ordered land transfer to the BSF for India-Bangladesh border fencing, with a 45-day deadline for clearance.Law-and-order resetLaw and order was a key priority area for the BJP after years of accusing the Trinamool Congress of allowing “gundaraj” in Bengal. In its first weeks, the Adhikari government moved to signal a tougher approach on organised crime, political violence and street protests.Key takeaways from West Bengal Budget 2026Anti-goonda legislation: The government has passed legislation aimed at organised syndicates, illegal mining and political violence. The move is being projected as part of a wider crackdown on local strongmen the BJP had accused the TMC of protecting.Action against violent protests: Suvendu has warned that stone-pelting and violent protests will not be tolerated after clashes in areas such as Park Circus. The government has linked such action to its larger public order push.BNS implementation: The cabinet has mandated the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, replacing the earlier delay in adopting the new national criminal laws in the state.Police Welfare Board dissolved: The government has dissolved the West Bengal Police Welfare Board, with Adhikari saying the body had moved away from its original purpose.RG Kar case: The state has sanctioned prosecution of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with alleged financial irregularities, a case that became politically significant after the 2024 hospital rape-murder case, with the victim’s mother later contesting and winning on a BJP ticket.Corruption and accountabilityCorruption was another major BJP campaign plank, with the Sankalp Patra promising a white paper on 15 years of TMC rule and action against those found guilty.White papers: The government has said it will issue department-wise white papers on alleged irregularities, incomplete projects and financial mismanagement under the previous Trinamool administration.Corruption commission: Adhikari has announced a commission on institutional corruption, headed by retired Justice Biswajit Basu, to examine alleged wrongdoing under the previous regime.Resetting the bureaucracyThe change has also reached the way the state government functions. Soon after taking office, the Suvendu Adhikari government began reshaping the administrative structure that had come to be associated with Mamata Banerjee’s long rule.Back to Writers’ Building: The government has sped up repairs at the historic Writers’ Building in central Kolkata, a complex that had fallen out of regular use during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure after the administrative headquarters shifted to Nabanna in Howrah. It now plans to move the state’s main offices back there.Top officers changed: The government moved quickly to overhaul the top ranks of the state administration, replacing chief secretary Nandini Chakravorty with Dushyant Nariala and appointing Sanghamitra Ghosh in place of home secretary J C Meena.Police leadership reset: The changes also extended to the police. DGP Peeyush Pandey was replaced by Siddh Nath Gupta, while Kolkata Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar made way for Ajay Kumar Nand.CMO and ministerial staff shifted: At least 46 WBCS officers who had served as private secretaries and OSDs to outgoing TMC ministers were reassigned. Another 16 officers attached directly to the chief minister’s office were also moved out as part of the wider administrative reset.Where is Mamata Banerjee?Interestingly, the BJP’s push for change in West Bengal has not stopped with Mamata Banerjee’s programmes and policies. It has also triggered the most volatile crisis in the Trinamool Congress’s history.TMC turmoilMamata Banerjee, Bengal’s most visible political face for 15 years, is now dealing not just with a major electoral defeat but also a rebellion within the party she built.With Suvendu Adhikari, once one of Didi’s most trusted aides, now at the helm, the winds of change have reached the TMC’s doors. A large section of the party’s MLAs and MPs has broken away from Mamata’s leadership and changed sides. They could not join the BJP for obvious reasons so they aligned with the saffron party – both at the state and at the Centre.The dispute has also reached the question of who can claim the Trinamool name, its official assets and its iconic “twin-flower” election symbol.Mamata Banerjee is facing one the biggest turmoil her party her ever seen.Until recently, Didi controlled both the government and the party from the centre. Now, with the chief minister’s chair gone and former lieutenants turning challengers, Mamata has been pushed back into a street-fight for political survival.Two months after May 9, Bengal is still figuring out how deep this reset will go. But one thing is clear: the Mamata era is over, and a new chapter has begun — not quietly, but in full view.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorPriyanka MukherjeePriyanka Mukherjee is an Assistant News Editor at The Times of India, where deadlines rarely slow down. Often juggling breaking news, long-form explainers and the everyday chaos of the newsroom, she is usually managing stress, chasing clarity and trying to log off on time (rarely successful). She also cares deeply about stories around women’s rights and social change, while two very opinionated dogs make sure she never truly switches off.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos54 Years of the Shimla Agreement: Why India Says Pakistan Violated the Spirit of the PactChina’s Proposed Bangladesh Corridor Could Open A New Strategic Route Into The Indian OceanBengaluru Daycare Abuse Case Explained: What The Viral Videos And Police Probe RevealNitish Kumar For Deputy PM? 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Bengal’s voters did more than change the party in power — they changed the political course of the state. NEW DELHI: The winds are changing in West Bengal. In April this year, the people of Bengal voted not just to change their government but also the direction of the state’s politics. The verdict marked the end of Bengal’s old political order and the beginning of a new ecosystem rooted in nationalism. On May 9, when Suvendu Adhikari took oath as chief minister in a historic political transition, change became the dominant theme of the BJP’s first government in the state.For the last 15 years, Bengal’s politics had one centre of gravity — Didi. From Nabanna to the neighbourhood para, from welfare camps to party offices, from Durga Puja pandals to school gates, Mamata Banerjee’s imprint was everywhere.But that changed fast after May 9, when Adhikari, the man who not only handed the BJP its biggest Bengal breakthrough but also defeated Mamata Banerjee on her own turf of Bhabanipur, became the new power centre of the BJP’s “new Bengal”.Within days of taking office, the BJP government began rolling out key decisions across administration, welfare, law and governance. The first two weeks saw a rapid policy reset, with a flurry of moves aimed at two objectives: signalling a clear break from the Trinamool Congress regime that the BJP had fought tooth and nail, and implementing the party’s Sankalp Patra, its roadmap for a stronger and more prosperous Bengal.So, while several Mamata-era decisions were reversed or stopped, new policy initiatives were also set in motion. Two months into this tectonic regime shift, West Bengal is still trying to understand the “what” and the “why” of these changes.The Hindutva focusOne of the clearest and most visible shifts under the Suvendu Adhikari-led government has been on issues the BJP repeatedly raised during its West Bengal campaign — citizenship, religious conversion and what the party described as religion-based welfare.Suvendu Adhikari government has begun reshaping the administrative structure.Uniform Civil Code: The government has initiated legislative steps to bring a Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal. The move is aimed at creating a common set of personal laws across communities, replacing religion-based personal law differences in areas such as marriage, divorce and inheritance.Anti-conversion law: The government has said it will bring a stringent law against religious conversion, framing it as necessary to curb coercion. Mamata Banerjee has argued that such laws violate the fundamental right to freedom of religion, conscience and privacy guaranteed under Article 25 of the Constitution.Religion-based schemes: The cabinet has decided to discontinue welfare assistance based on religious classification, including specific allowances linked to Minority Affairs, Madrasa Education and related departments.NRC push: The government has also moved towards introducing the National Register of Citizens in the state. Adhikari has announced a “Detect, Delete, Deport” process to identify suspected illegal immigrants, remove their names from official records and begin deportation proceedings.These issues were at the core of the BJP’s offensive against Mamata Banerjee over what it called minority appeasement. The early moves were aimed at signalling an immediate break from the past.Cultural identityThe BJP’s Sankalp Patra had spoken of reclaiming Bengal’s cultural identity, and some of the new government’s most visible decisions have come in schools, museums, street names, food habits and public symbols.Vande Mataram in schools: State-run and state-aided schools have been directed to sing Vande Mataram during morning assemblies. The order adds a stronger national-symbol element to school routines, after the Mamata government had earlier made Banglar Mati Banglar Jol compulsory in school assemblies.Mid-day meal row: The decision to hand over cooked mid-day meals in Kolkata schools to the ISKCON-linked Annamitra Foundation triggered a row over reports that eggs may be replaced with vegetarian alternatives such as soya, paneer and rajma. In Bengal, where fish and eggs are part of everyday eating for many families, the issue quickly moved beyond nutrition and became a debate over food culture. TMC leaders accused the BJP of “imposing vegetarianism” and said children were being deprived of nutrition.How TMC reacted to mid-day meal rowTextbook review: School books have also entered the change debate. BJP MLA Sajal Ghosh indicated that sections on the Singur and Nandigram movements, closely associated with Mamata Banerjee’s rise, may be dropped from the Class 8 syllabus. He also said “distortions in history will be changed”, signalling that curriculum review could become another front in the state’s political reset.Vande Mataram Museum: The government has announced a Vande Mataram Museum in Bengal, with budgetary allocation for 2026-27. The project is being linked to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, who wrote the national song.Street renaming: Kolkata’s Suhrawardy Avenue has been renamed Gopal Mukherjee Road, and the government has announced a panel to review names associated with Mughals and Pathans.Public icons: The government removed a Mamata Banerjee-designed football-themed sculpture outside Salt Lake Stadium and has begun replacing the Biswa Bangla logo with the Ashoka emblem at public infrastructure. Separately, the 70-foot Messi statue was taken down after being found structurally unsafe and is set to be reinstalled at Eco Park after safety concerns are addressed.The welfare shiftWelfare schemes play a key role in electoral politics, and the BJP’s Sankalp Patra for Bengal carried several promises for women and youth. The Adhikari government has moved quickly to rework Bengal’s welfare architecture and put the BJP’s imprint on the state’s welfare delivery. In the process, several of Mamata Banerjee’s flagship schemes have either been stopped, renamed or changed.The welfare shiftLakshmir Bhandar to Annapurna: The government has notified Annapurna Yojna to replace Lakshmir Bhandar, one of the Trinamool government’s most visible welfare schemes. Under the new scheme, eligible women will get Rs 3,000 a month through direct bank transfer.Beneficiary clean-up: Existing Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries will be shifted to Annapurna, but names identified as dead, duplicate, shifted or deleted during voter verification will be removed from the list.Free bus travel for women: The cabinet has approved free travel for women in state-run buses, adding a new women-centric welfare measure under the BJP government.Job age relaxation: The upper age limit for state government jobs has been increased by five years, a move aimed at candidates affected by delayed recruitment and stalled exams.Bridging the Bengal-Delhi divideOne of the key areas of confrontation between the Trinamool government and the Centre was the Bengal-Delhi divide over projects and schemes. Mamata Banerjee had frequently accused the Centre of withholding funds, while the Modi government alleged that her administration was not implementing key central welfare schemes. With Adhikari in the saddle, the new government has moved to clear several friction points.10 key changes in Bengal in post-Mamata eraAyushman Bharat rollout: The new government has cleared the implementation of Ayushman Bharat, the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme. Bengal had stayed out of it under Trinamool, which ran its own Swasthya Sathi programme.Central schemes cleared: The cabinet has also moved to implement other central schemes, including PM Vishwakarma, Ujjwala Yojana and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, signalling a shift from resistance to alignment with Delhi.Census files unblocked: The government has sanctioned pending census-related directives from the Union home ministry, another area where the BJP had accused the previous regime of delaying national processes.Highways handed to Centre: The state has approved the transfer of seven national highway stretches in the Siliguri Corridor, or “Chicken’s Neck”, to central agencies to speed up road development in the strategically sensitive region.Land for BSF fencing: The cabinet has ordered land transfer to the BSF for India-Bangladesh border fencing, with a 45-day deadline for clearance.Law-and-order resetLaw and order was a key priority area for the BJP after years of accusing the Trinamool Congress of allowing “gundaraj” in Bengal. In its first weeks, the Adhikari government moved to signal a tougher approach on organised crime, political violence and street protests.Key takeaways from West Bengal Budget 2026Anti-goonda legislation: The government has passed legislation aimed at organised syndicates, illegal mining and political violence. The move is being projected as part of a wider crackdown on local strongmen the BJP had accused the TMC of protecting.Action against violent protests: Suvendu has warned that stone-pelting and violent protests will not be tolerated after clashes in areas such as Park Circus. The government has linked such action to its larger public order push.BNS implementation: The cabinet has mandated the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, replacing the earlier delay in adopting the new national criminal laws in the state.Police Welfare Board dissolved: The government has dissolved the West Bengal Police Welfare Board, with Adhikari saying the body had moved away from its original purpose.RG Kar case: The state has sanctioned prosecution of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with alleged financial irregularities, a case that became politically significant after the 2024 hospital rape-murder case, with the victim’s mother later contesting and winning on a BJP ticket.Corruption and accountabilityCorruption was another major BJP campaign plank, with the Sankalp Patra promising a white paper on 15 years of TMC rule and action against those found guilty.White papers: The government has said it will issue department-wise white papers on alleged irregularities, incomplete projects and financial mismanagement under the previous Trinamool administration.Corruption commission: Adhikari has announced a commission on institutional corruption, headed by retired Justice Biswajit Basu, to examine alleged wrongdoing under the previous regime.Resetting the bureaucracyThe change has also reached the way the state government functions. Soon after taking office, the Suvendu Adhikari government began reshaping the administrative structure that had come to be associated with Mamata Banerjee’s long rule.Back to Writers’ Building: The government has sped up repairs at the historic Writers’ Building in central Kolkata, a complex that had fallen out of regular use during Mamata Banerjee’s tenure after the administrative headquarters shifted to Nabanna in Howrah. It now plans to move the state’s main offices back there.Top officers changed: The government moved quickly to overhaul the top ranks of the state administration, replacing chief secretary Nandini Chakravorty with Dushyant Nariala and appointing Sanghamitra Ghosh in place of home secretary J C Meena.Police leadership reset: The changes also extended to the police. DGP Peeyush Pandey was replaced by Siddh Nath Gupta, while Kolkata Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar made way for Ajay Kumar Nand.CMO and ministerial staff shifted: At least 46 WBCS officers who had served as private secretaries and OSDs to outgoing TMC ministers were reassigned. Another 16 officers attached directly to the chief minister’s office were also moved out as part of the wider administrative reset.Where is Mamata Banerjee?Interestingly, the BJP’s push for change in West Bengal has not stopped with Mamata Banerjee’s programmes and policies. It has also triggered the most volatile crisis in the Trinamool Congress’s history.TMC turmoilMamata Banerjee, Bengal’s most visible political face for 15 years, is now dealing not just with a major electoral defeat but also a rebellion within the party she built.With Suvendu Adhikari, once one of Didi’s most trusted aides, now at the helm, the winds of change have reached the TMC’s doors. A large section of the party’s MLAs and MPs has broken away from Mamata’s leadership and changed sides. They could not join the BJP for obvious reasons so they aligned with the saffron party – both at the state and at the Centre.The dispute has also reached the question of who can claim the Trinamool name, its official assets and its iconic “twin-flower” election symbol.Mamata Banerjee is facing one the biggest turmoil her party her ever seen.Until recently, Didi controlled both the government and the party from the centre. Now, with the chief minister’s chair gone and former lieutenants turning challengers, Mamata has been pushed back into a street-fight for political survival.Two months after May 9, Bengal is still figuring out how deep this reset will go. But one thing is clear: the Mamata era is over, and a new chapter has begun — not quietly, but in full view.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorPriyanka MukherjeePriyanka Mukherjee is an Assistant News Editor at The Times of India, where deadlines rarely slow down. Often juggling breaking news, long-form explainers and the everyday chaos of the newsroom, she is usually managing stress, chasing clarity and trying to log off on time (rarely successful). She also cares deeply about stories around women’s rights and social change, while two very opinionated dogs make sure she never truly switches off.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos54 Years of the Shimla Agreement: Why India Says Pakistan Violated the Spirit of the PactChina’s Proposed Bangladesh Corridor Could Open A New Strategic Route Into The Indian OceanBengaluru Daycare Abuse Case Explained: What The Viral Videos And Police Probe RevealNitish Kumar For Deputy PM? 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Bengal’s voters did more than change the party in power — they changed the political course of the state. NEW DELHI: The winds are changing in West Bengal. In April this year, the people of Bengal voted not just to change their government but also the direction of the state’s politics. The verdict marked the…

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DU releases academic calendar for 2026-27, classes from July 28; exam and vacation schedule announced

DU releases academic calendar for 2026-27, classes from July 28; exam and vacation schedule announced

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The University of Delhi has announced its academic calendar for the 2026-27 session, detailing key dates for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The schedule includes the commencement of classes, semester breaks, practical and theory examinations, and vacations. The announcement comes as the university continues admissions through the ongoing CSAS UG and PG admission process. The University…

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Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ heads to Japan; ‘Pralay’ star shares special message ahead of July 10 release

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Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ heads to Japan; ‘Pralay’ star shares special message ahead of July 10 release Following its record-breaking theatrical run, Ranveer Singh’s spy action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ is now set to entertain audiences in Japan. Ahead of its July 10 release, the actor shared a special video message inviting Japanese moviegoers…

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Brown tree snakes reached Guam hidden in military cargo during World War II, and it triggered an ecological collapse that wiped out nearly all native birds and slashed tree seedling growth by up to 92%

Brown tree snakes reached Guam hidden in military cargo during World War II, and it triggered an ecological collapse that wiped out nearly all native birds and slashed tree seedling growth by up to 92%

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An invasive snake that likely arrived on Guam hidden inside military cargo after the Second World War went on to transform the island’s ecosystem in ways scientists are still trying to understand. The brown tree snake, native to parts of Australia, Papua New Guinea and nearby islands, found an environment unlike any it had encountered…

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Proverb of the day: ‘Look before you leap’ – a lesson on careful judgement and why one pause can change everything

Proverb of the day: ‘Look before you leap’ – a lesson on careful judgement and why one pause can change everything

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(AI image used for representational purposes only) “Look before you leap.”What does the proverb meanA leap is different from an ordinary step. Once a person has left the ground, there is little room to change direction or rethink the decision. That is what gives this old English proverb its lasting power. It uses a simple…

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Police are tracing the source of the email NEW DELHI: A bomb threat email sent to the headquarters of Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday prompted a major security operation, police told news agency PTI.Officers, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squad, searched the premises after all staff were evacuated as a precaution. Nothing suspicious was found, and the threat was later declared a hoax. Police are now tracing the source of the email, with further investigations underway.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.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 MediaVideosChina’s Proposed Bangladesh Corridor Could Open A New Strategic Route Into The Indian OceanBengaluru Daycare Abuse Case Explained: What The Viral Videos And Police Probe RevealNitish Kumar For Deputy PM? JD(U) And RJD Unite As Cabinet Expansion Buzz GrowsGovt Puts WhatsApp Username Feature On Hold Over Fraud, Impersonation Concerns: ReportsWho Are the Men Around CM Vijay? Inside the Controversy Over His Inner Circle & Transparency DebateVijay Govt Challenges Madras HC’s Cow Slaughter Ban Verdict In SCCong Retains Raja Warring As Punjab Chief, Appoints Channi To Head Campaign CommitteeRussia Turns To India For Gasoline Amid Fuel Shortages Triggered By Ukraine Attacks’Highly Deplorable’: India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara In FarooqabadHealth Concerns Mount As Sonam Wangchuk’s Blood Sugar Falls, Weight Drops As Fast Continues123PhotostoriesFrom a walk-in closet to a massive living room, elegant décor and more: Shivangi Joshi’s luxurious houseFSSAI issues notices to 6 famous beverage brands for claiming ‘energy drink’ and misleading customers: 5 desi energy drinks that deserve a comeback in homesICMR considers these 5 methods of cooking better and safer than frying; here’s what science saysMeaningful return gifts for children’s birthdays: 7 ideas with emotional and educational valueMonsoon is here: 5 safety tips to prevent snakes from entering your homeSharvari’s Antonio Marras moment proves power dressing doesn’t need permissionAlways overthinking? 4 habits to train your brain to reduce negative thinkingHeart-related leg pain vs muscle cramps: The American Heart Association explains how to spot the differenceOptical illusion: This is not just a woman talking on the phone; only 2% of people can spot all ‘four women’ hidden in this sketchStrength training after 50: 4 simple at-home workouts can build real strength without any fancy gym equipment123Hot PicksTrump tariffsPF withdrawalEPF Scheme 2026Delhi hit-and-runIncome Tax Return FilingMumbai rainDelhi rainMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingCapgemini Bengaluru DaycareDelhi Hit and RunBengaluru Triple MurderFIFA World Cup 2026EPF Scheme 2026US Iran warAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovManish TewariLando Norris

Police are tracing the source of the email NEW DELHI: A bomb threat email sent to the headquarters of Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday prompted a major security operation, police told news agency PTI.Officers, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squad, searched the premises after all staff were evacuated as a precaution. Nothing suspicious was found, and the threat was later declared a hoax. Police are now tracing the source of the email, with further investigations underway.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.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 MediaVideosChina’s Proposed Bangladesh Corridor Could Open A New Strategic Route Into The Indian OceanBengaluru Daycare Abuse Case Explained: What The Viral Videos And Police Probe RevealNitish Kumar For Deputy PM? JD(U) And RJD Unite As Cabinet Expansion Buzz GrowsGovt Puts WhatsApp Username Feature On Hold Over Fraud, Impersonation Concerns: ReportsWho Are the Men Around CM Vijay? Inside the Controversy Over His Inner Circle & Transparency DebateVijay Govt Challenges Madras HC’s Cow Slaughter Ban Verdict In SCCong Retains Raja Warring As Punjab Chief, Appoints Channi To Head Campaign CommitteeRussia Turns To India For Gasoline Amid Fuel Shortages Triggered By Ukraine Attacks’Highly Deplorable’: India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition Of 125-Year-Old Gurdwara In FarooqabadHealth Concerns Mount As Sonam Wangchuk’s Blood Sugar Falls, Weight Drops As Fast Continues123PhotostoriesFrom a walk-in closet to a massive living room, elegant décor and more: Shivangi Joshi’s luxurious houseFSSAI issues notices to 6 famous beverage brands for claiming ‘energy drink’ and misleading customers: 5 desi energy drinks that deserve a comeback in homesICMR considers these 5 methods of cooking better and safer than frying; here’s what science saysMeaningful return gifts for children’s birthdays: 7 ideas with emotional and educational valueMonsoon is here: 5 safety tips to prevent snakes from entering your homeSharvari’s Antonio Marras moment proves power dressing doesn’t need permissionAlways overthinking? 4 habits to train your brain to reduce negative thinkingHeart-related leg pain vs muscle cramps: The American Heart Association explains how to spot the differenceOptical illusion: This is not just a woman talking on the phone; only 2% of people can spot all ‘four women’ hidden in this sketchStrength training after 50: 4 simple at-home workouts can build real strength without any fancy gym equipment123Hot PicksTrump tariffsPF withdrawalEPF Scheme 2026Delhi hit-and-runIncome Tax Return FilingMumbai rainDelhi rainMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingCapgemini Bengaluru DaycareDelhi Hit and RunBengaluru Triple MurderFIFA World Cup 2026EPF Scheme 2026US Iran warAnukalp MishraSergei IvanovManish TewariLando Norris

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Police are tracing the source of the email NEW DELHI: A bomb threat email sent to the headquarters of Indian Space Research Organisation on Thursday prompted a major security operation, police told news agency PTI.Officers, along with the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and dog squad, searched the premises after all staff were evacuated…

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Prince Harry awaits key court ruling after saying, “They made my wife’s life an absolute misery”

Prince Harry awaits key court ruling after saying, “They made my wife’s life an absolute misery”

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The Duke told the court that ongoing media attention surrounding the case had deeply affected his wife and family.Image credit (Instagram) Prince Harry is poised to receive a significant court judgment in his privacy case against a major U.K. publisher during his planned return to the United Kingdom. The ruling in the Duke of Sussex’s…

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Erling Haaland’s home is an abode of warmth laden with a tinge of freshness: Art inspirations to take away

Erling Haaland’s home is an abode of warmth laden with a tinge of freshness: Art inspirations to take away

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Erling Haaland is making waves at his debut World Cup, netting five goals and trailing only Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot. Norway’s star striker finds solace in his understated, comfortable home away from the pitch. His YouTube video reveals a kitchen featuring fresh rosemary, focused shelf lighting, jute coasters for a boho vibe, and…

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Nasa unveils 0 million for new Lunar base missions for 2028: Inside the plan to build a lasting presence on the Moon

Nasa unveils $600 million for new Lunar base missions for 2028: Inside the plan to build a lasting presence on the Moon

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Nasa has taken another step towards building a permanent human presence on the Moon by awarding almost $600 million in fresh contracts for a new series of robotic lander missions. Rather than focusing on a single spacecraft, the agency is spreading the work across several commercial partners, continuing its strategy of using private companies to…

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‘Wrote about ending his life’: Pilot who hit Beijing’s tallest building suffered from anxiety, say Chinese authorities

‘Wrote about ending his life’: Pilot who hit Beijing’s tallest building suffered from anxiety, say Chinese authorities

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Chinese authorities on Thursday revealed that the pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing’s tallest building last week had long suffered from anxiety and had written repeatedly about “ending his life” in his diary, with investigators concluding that the incident was caused by “personal reasons”.The findings come nearly a week after the crash raised…

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Unesco warns Pakistan over ‘reconstructions’ at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

Unesco warns Pakistan over ‘reconstructions’ at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

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Pakistan’s authorities under fire over reconstruction of Vedic-era city of Taxila The UN has asked Pakistan to reverse the “reconstructions” that undermined the integrity of two historical sites in Taxila, warning that failure to act would result in their placement on Unesco’s ‘danger list’.Taxila, known in ancient times as Takshashila, is one of South Asia’s…

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‘Maryada Purushottam misused’: Cong’s Venugopal writes to PM Modi, urges SC-monitored probe in Ram Temple donation ‘theft’ case | India News

‘Maryada Purushottam misused’: Cong’s Venugopal writes to PM Modi, urges SC-monitored probe in Ram Temple donation ‘theft’ case | India News

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KC Venugopal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, demanding an immediate Supreme Court-monitored probe into what he described as the “Chanda Chori mega scandal.“Venugopal alleged that Lord Ram had been “misused and tarnished.”“The…

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Updated: Jul 02, 2026, 15:57 IST

Updated: Jul 02, 2026, 15:57 IST

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NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Thursday announced the schedule for India’s two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, with both matches set to be played in August as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle from August 15 to…

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‘Vaibhav will do very well, but…’: Dinesh Karthik settles Sanju Samson vs Sooryavanshi debate

‘Vaibhav will do very well, but…’: Dinesh Karthik settles Sanju Samson vs Sooryavanshi debate

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India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has thrown his support behind Sanju Samson despite the opener’s poor run of form, insisting the experienced batter deserves more backing even as calls for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continue to grow.Samson’s struggles continued in the opening T20I against England at Chester-le-Street, where he fell…

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West Bengal schools to remain closed on July 6 as state declares public holiday: Here’s why

West Bengal schools to remain closed on July 6 as state declares public holiday: Here’s why

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West Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The decision will keep schools, government offices, local bodies, state undertakings and other government-controlled institutions closed for the day, as the state pays tribute to one of its prominent historical figures. The West Bengal government…

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