July 14, 2026
Anthony Hopkins releases his single and announces his debut album, ‘Life is a Dream,’ at 88: ‘Music was my first desire’

Anthony Hopkins releases his single and announces his debut album, ‘Life is a Dream,’ at 88: ‘Music was my first desire’

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Anthony Hopkins releases his single, and announces his album. (Image Credit: Instagram) Anthony Hopkins, the revered Welsh actor, releases his single, ‘Bracken Road,’ at the age of 88. Achieving his lifelong dream of signing a record deal, the inspirational artist will launch his debut album. The album, ‘Life is a Dream,’ holds pieces from his…

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While Sam Altman has declared that he is ‘not afraid of Apple’, iPhone maker has ensured that it is end of OpenAI’s ‘smartphone dream’ by …

While Sam Altman has declared that he is ‘not afraid of Apple’, iPhone maker has ensured that it is end of OpenAI’s ‘smartphone dream’ by …

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Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI may have already dealt a fatal blow to its ‘secretive project’ of building a rival smartphone. While CEO Sam Altman has publicly fired back on X, stating that he is “not afraid of Apple”, the litigation is already threatening to crush the ChatGPT-maker’s hardware pipeline by choking off its…

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‘Intolerable threat to US sovereignty’: Why Trump wants to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court

‘Intolerable threat to US sovereignty’: Why Trump wants to ‘dismantle’ International Criminal Court

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A general view of the exterior of the International Criminal Court The Donald Trump administration on Monday launched a sweeping campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), saying the tribunal poses a threat to US sovereignty by claiming the authority to investigate and prosecute American officials and military personnel.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled…

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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (IANS image) Where are the Gandhi siblings? This is the question the BJP is asking after leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not visit the constituency following the July 7 landslide that claimed eight lives.Priyanka is the sitting MP, while Rahul was elected from Wayanad twice in 2019 and 2024. The BJP has reminded the Gandhis of Rahul’s promise that Wayanad would have “two MPs”, one official and one unofficial, when he was passing over the baton to Priyanka. A week after the tragedy, the BJP’s charge is that Wayanad effectively has neither.The ‘part-time politicians’ chargeThe BJP has accused the Gandhi siblings of being “part-time politicians” and treating Wayanad as a constituency of political convenience.BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi cited Rahul’s defeat in the family bastion of Amethi in 2019 to argue that Wayanad had provided him political ground at a difficult moment. “When Rahul Gandhi was unsuccessful in saving his political ground on his family seat, Wayanad provided him with political ground,” Trivedi said. “When he left that seat and gave it to his sister Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi said Wayanad would have not one, but two MPs. And today, both the so-called MPs are absent from the scene.”BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha sharpened the attack, calling Rahul and Priyanka “political tourists”. He alleged that Rahul had used Wayanad for his political survival after losing Amethi and abandoned it once he won Rae Bareli. He also claimed that Priyanka could leave if a more convenient seat became available.Why Wayanad mattersWayanad has a special connection with the Gandhi siblings. Priyanka Gandhi represents Wayanad in the present Lok Sabha while Rahul Gandhi won from here twice.In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Wayanad elected Rahul Gandhi for Lok Sabha with an impressive margin of over 12 lakh votes. This victory was significant and important for Rahul’s political career as the people of Amethi, from where the Gandhi scion was winning since 2014, had rejected him. Rahul had lost the election to BJP’s Smriti Irani. Wayanad victory ensured Rahul’s continued presence in Lok Sabha.In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi again won from Wayanad though with a reduced margin. However, since Rahul also won from Rae Bareli, the traditional Congress stronghold in Uttar Pradesh, he vacated his Wayanad seat. And that paved the way for the electoral debut of his sister Priyanka Gandhi in the ensuing bypoll. She won the November 2024 by-election by a landslide, securing 65% of the vote share and outperforming Rahul’s previous victory margin. So, their no-show in Wayanad has given the BJP enough ammunition for political attack.Beyond Wayanad: Where is Rahul?The Wayanad attack is part of a larger question the BJP has raised over the past few days: Where is Rahul Gandhi?Rahul has remained out of public view for nearly three weeks. His last major public appearance was at the launch of the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ student outreach initiative in Kota on June 17 amid the controversy over alleged irregularities in NEET. The next planned event is on July 17.BJP claims that Rahul travelled abroad on June 22. The Congress has not responded to these claims.BJP IT department head Amit Malviya questioned the secrecy surrounding Rahul’s programme. “Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trip between 22 June and 13 July remains shrouded in mystery. Where did he go? Who did he meet? Who sponsored his travel and stay?” he said in a post on X.The timing has made the absence politically significant. The Congress is grappling with factionalism in Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, while preparations are also due for the Monsoon Session beginning July 20. As leader of the opposition, Rahul will be central to the party’s floor strategy.Wayanad has now added another issue to that list.Congress pushes backThe BJP’s attacks prompted a strong rebuttal from the Congress. Pawan Khera, chairman of the party’s media and publicity department, rejected the charge of insensitivity and defended the decision not to visit Wayanad while rescue operations were under way.”If there is a natural disaster, why should there be a VIP visit? There should be a VIP visit only to flag the gaps before the government, if it is insensitive in addressing the concerns of victims and their woes. Right now, the government in Kerala is active, relief measures are under way, and there is no need to disrupt those measures,” Khera said.”Those questioning the absence of Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi must understand that VIP visits are meant to flag gaps and missing links. There is no such need,” he added.Both Rahul and Priyanka had responded to the tragedy through posts on X. Rahul described the news as “deeply distressing”, offered condolences and appealed to Congress and UDF workers to extend all possible assistance. Priyanka said rescue efforts were under way and chief minister V D Satheesan was monitoring the operation. She said she was coordinating with the district administration, ministers, local party functionaries and relief agencies, and urged UDF workers to help without hampering rescue work.The Congress’s argument is that the absence of a physical visit should not be equated with a lack of involvement.What commentators sayPolitical commentators, however, said the presence of an elected representative becomes especially important when tragedy strikes their constituency.”People expect their MLA and MP to stand by them when tragedy strikes, particularly when it is caused by a natural disaster. It is unfortunate that the Wayanad MP has not visited the area even after a week,” Kerala-based political commentator Damodar Prasad told TOI.”Elected representatives are expected to be present and oversee relief efforts. Their absence risks alienating them from the people,” he added.Professor G Gopakumar, senior political scientist and former vice-chancellor of the Central University of Kerala, said both Rahul and Priyanka should have rushed to Wayanad.”Since the state government is also led by the Congress, the situation requires proper attention. It is a shared responsibility,” he said, adding that the recurring disasters should push Kerala to seriously review environmental protection and future policy, as recommended by the Madhav Gadgil and K Kasturirangan committees.Is the attack justified?While the Congress has strongly defended the Gandhis over the Wayanad no-show, arguing against VIP visits during disasters, the fact remains that two years ago both Rahul and Priyanka visited Wayanad after a massive landslide killed more than 300 people.They visited the landslide-hit Chooralmala area on August 1, 2024. Rahul had then committed that the Congress family would build more than 100 houses in the disaster-hit areas.Kerala was then ruled by the CPM-led LDF, while the Congress-led UDF was in the opposition. The Congress won the 2026 Assembly elections and now heads the state government.Little wonder, then, that the BJP is questioning the absence of the Gandhis from the scene of the latest tragedy and linking it to political opportunism.For Rahul and Priyanka, the controversy is therefore less about administrative responsibility and more about whether their promised political commitment to Wayanad is visible when the constituency needs it most.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 MediaVideos’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission 0 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionMission 0 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionCDS To Present Theatre Command Roadmap As India Moves Closer To Military Reforms123PhotostoriesWhy you can still cringe over something you said 10 years ago… but forget why you walked into the kitchen just seconds laterJanhvi Kapoor’s 24K gold corset to black embroidered lehenga is wedding guest fashion at its boldest10 beautiful baby names that symbolise new life and fresh beginningsAkshay Kumar’s go-to high-protein snack at 58 is packed with fiber and contains no chilliJuly New Moon 2026: Affirmations for your birth dateDo your knees hurt before it rains? Here’s why osteoarthritis pain gets worse during the monsoon, according to doctorsPigeons taking over your balcony? 7 Humane ways to keep them away without causing harmFrom grey saree elegance to embroidered sharara glam: Alia Bhatt masters two bridesmaid looks at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s wedding5 early symptoms of male pattern baldness every man should knowOTT releases this week (July 13 To July 19): ‘Murder 101’, ‘On Purpose with Jay Shetty’, ‘Transfer Trimurthulu’, ‘Ride or Die’ and more123Hot PicksWWE Raw PreviewRajasthan PG admissionsSouth China SeaITR filingNepal protestLucknow-Kanpur ExpresswayEPFO amnesty schemeTaylor Swift and Travis KelceE20 petrol newsTop TrendingSamantha BuschMadurai AccidentITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Karnataka Pakistani ArrestedGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi MurderTG TET 2026 resultGurgaon EncounterIran war

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (IANS image) Where are the Gandhi siblings? This is the question the BJP is asking after leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not visit the constituency following the July 7 landslide that claimed eight lives.Priyanka is the sitting MP, while Rahul was elected from Wayanad twice in 2019 and 2024. The BJP has reminded the Gandhis of Rahul’s promise that Wayanad would have “two MPs”, one official and one unofficial, when he was passing over the baton to Priyanka. A week after the tragedy, the BJP’s charge is that Wayanad effectively has neither.The ‘part-time politicians’ chargeThe BJP has accused the Gandhi siblings of being “part-time politicians” and treating Wayanad as a constituency of political convenience.BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi cited Rahul’s defeat in the family bastion of Amethi in 2019 to argue that Wayanad had provided him political ground at a difficult moment. “When Rahul Gandhi was unsuccessful in saving his political ground on his family seat, Wayanad provided him with political ground,” Trivedi said. “When he left that seat and gave it to his sister Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi said Wayanad would have not one, but two MPs. And today, both the so-called MPs are absent from the scene.”BJP spokesperson Tuhin Sinha sharpened the attack, calling Rahul and Priyanka “political tourists”. He alleged that Rahul had used Wayanad for his political survival after losing Amethi and abandoned it once he won Rae Bareli. He also claimed that Priyanka could leave if a more convenient seat became available.Why Wayanad mattersWayanad has a special connection with the Gandhi siblings. Priyanka Gandhi represents Wayanad in the present Lok Sabha while Rahul Gandhi won from here twice.In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Wayanad elected Rahul Gandhi for Lok Sabha with an impressive margin of over 12 lakh votes. This victory was significant and important for Rahul’s political career as the people of Amethi, from where the Gandhi scion was winning since 2014, had rejected him. Rahul had lost the election to BJP’s Smriti Irani. Wayanad victory ensured Rahul’s continued presence in Lok Sabha.In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul Gandhi again won from Wayanad though with a reduced margin. However, since Rahul also won from Rae Bareli, the traditional Congress stronghold in Uttar Pradesh, he vacated his Wayanad seat. And that paved the way for the electoral debut of his sister Priyanka Gandhi in the ensuing bypoll. She won the November 2024 by-election by a landslide, securing 65% of the vote share and outperforming Rahul’s previous victory margin. So, their no-show in Wayanad has given the BJP enough ammunition for political attack.Beyond Wayanad: Where is Rahul?The Wayanad attack is part of a larger question the BJP has raised over the past few days: Where is Rahul Gandhi?Rahul has remained out of public view for nearly three weeks. His last major public appearance was at the launch of the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ student outreach initiative in Kota on June 17 amid the controversy over alleged irregularities in NEET. The next planned event is on July 17.BJP claims that Rahul travelled abroad on June 22. The Congress has not responded to these claims.BJP IT department head Amit Malviya questioned the secrecy surrounding Rahul’s programme. “Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trip between 22 June and 13 July remains shrouded in mystery. Where did he go? Who did he meet? Who sponsored his travel and stay?” he said in a post on X.The timing has made the absence politically significant. The Congress is grappling with factionalism in Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, while preparations are also due for the Monsoon Session beginning July 20. As leader of the opposition, Rahul will be central to the party’s floor strategy.Wayanad has now added another issue to that list.Congress pushes backThe BJP’s attacks prompted a strong rebuttal from the Congress. Pawan Khera, chairman of the party’s media and publicity department, rejected the charge of insensitivity and defended the decision not to visit Wayanad while rescue operations were under way.”If there is a natural disaster, why should there be a VIP visit? There should be a VIP visit only to flag the gaps before the government, if it is insensitive in addressing the concerns of victims and their woes. Right now, the government in Kerala is active, relief measures are under way, and there is no need to disrupt those measures,” Khera said.”Those questioning the absence of Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi must understand that VIP visits are meant to flag gaps and missing links. There is no such need,” he added.Both Rahul and Priyanka had responded to the tragedy through posts on X. Rahul described the news as “deeply distressing”, offered condolences and appealed to Congress and UDF workers to extend all possible assistance. Priyanka said rescue efforts were under way and chief minister V D Satheesan was monitoring the operation. She said she was coordinating with the district administration, ministers, local party functionaries and relief agencies, and urged UDF workers to help without hampering rescue work.The Congress’s argument is that the absence of a physical visit should not be equated with a lack of involvement.What commentators sayPolitical commentators, however, said the presence of an elected representative becomes especially important when tragedy strikes their constituency.”People expect their MLA and MP to stand by them when tragedy strikes, particularly when it is caused by a natural disaster. It is unfortunate that the Wayanad MP has not visited the area even after a week,” Kerala-based political commentator Damodar Prasad told TOI.”Elected representatives are expected to be present and oversee relief efforts. Their absence risks alienating them from the people,” he added.Professor G Gopakumar, senior political scientist and former vice-chancellor of the Central University of Kerala, said both Rahul and Priyanka should have rushed to Wayanad.”Since the state government is also led by the Congress, the situation requires proper attention. It is a shared responsibility,” he said, adding that the recurring disasters should push Kerala to seriously review environmental protection and future policy, as recommended by the Madhav Gadgil and K Kasturirangan committees.Is the attack justified?While the Congress has strongly defended the Gandhis over the Wayanad no-show, arguing against VIP visits during disasters, the fact remains that two years ago both Rahul and Priyanka visited Wayanad after a massive landslide killed more than 300 people.They visited the landslide-hit Chooralmala area on August 1, 2024. Rahul had then committed that the Congress family would build more than 100 houses in the disaster-hit areas.Kerala was then ruled by the CPM-led LDF, while the Congress-led UDF was in the opposition. The Congress won the 2026 Assembly elections and now heads the state government.Little wonder, then, that the BJP is questioning the absence of the Gandhis from the scene of the latest tragedy and linking it to political opportunism.For Rahul and Priyanka, the controversy is therefore less about administrative responsibility and more about whether their promised political commitment to Wayanad is visible when the constituency needs it most.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 MediaVideos’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionCDS To Present Theatre Command Roadmap As India Moves Closer To Military Reforms123PhotostoriesWhy you can still cringe over something you said 10 years ago… but forget why you walked into the kitchen just seconds laterJanhvi Kapoor’s 24K gold corset to black embroidered lehenga is wedding guest fashion at its boldest10 beautiful baby names that symbolise new life and fresh beginningsAkshay Kumar’s go-to high-protein snack at 58 is packed with fiber and contains no chilliJuly New Moon 2026: Affirmations for your birth dateDo your knees hurt before it rains? Here’s why osteoarthritis pain gets worse during the monsoon, according to doctorsPigeons taking over your balcony? 7 Humane ways to keep them away without causing harmFrom grey saree elegance to embroidered sharara glam: Alia Bhatt masters two bridesmaid looks at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s wedding5 early symptoms of male pattern baldness every man should knowOTT releases this week (July 13 To July 19): ‘Murder 101’, ‘On Purpose with Jay Shetty’, ‘Transfer Trimurthulu’, ‘Ride or Die’ and more123Hot PicksWWE Raw PreviewRajasthan PG admissionsSouth China SeaITR filingNepal protestLucknow-Kanpur ExpresswayEPFO amnesty schemeTaylor Swift and Travis KelceE20 petrol newsTop TrendingSamantha BuschMadurai AccidentITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Karnataka Pakistani ArrestedGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi MurderTG TET 2026 resultGurgaon EncounterIran war

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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (IANS image) Where are the Gandhi siblings? This is the question the BJP is asking after leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not visit the constituency following the July 7 landslide that claimed eight lives.Priyanka is the sitting MP, while…

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‘No French players in France team’: Ex-Spain PM’s remark sparks racism row ahead of World Cup clash

‘No French players in France team’: Ex-Spain PM’s remark sparks racism row ahead of World Cup clash

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France team at FIFA World Cup (AP Photo) Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has come under fire after claiming that France’s national football team has “no French players” ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup semi-final between the two countries.The remark, made in an opinion piece for Spanish news website El Debate, sparked widespread criticism from…

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Ranveer Singh to take paternity break post Diwali, will begin shooting for ‘Pralay’ in August: Report

Ranveer Singh to take paternity break post Diwali, will begin shooting for ‘Pralay’ in August: Report

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Ranveer Singh begins shooting for his zombie thriller Pralay in August. He will film until Diwali and then take a paternity break. The actor is expecting his second child with wife Deepika Padukone. Deepika is currently in the third trimester of her pregnancy. The couple welcomed their first child, Dua, in September 2024. Ranveer Singh…

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Sid Seixeiro questions Auston Matthews and Toronto Maple Leafs NHL leadership after Craig Berube Mitch Marner revelation

Sid Seixeiro questions Auston Matthews and Toronto Maple Leafs NHL leadership after Craig Berube Mitch Marner revelation

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Auston Matthews trade rumors (Getty Images) Sid Seixeiro took issue with the leadership group of the Toronto Maple Leafs after former head coach Craig Berube spoke about Mitch Marner’s big emotional impact in the locker room and on the ice.The news sparked talk of captain Auston Matthews and whether Toronto’s leadership group was providing enough…

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‘Get ready for sudden death’: Iran media’s Lindsey Graham reference in warning to Trump, Netanyahu

‘Get ready for sudden death’: Iran media’s Lindsey Graham reference in warning to Trump, Netanyahu

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Cover of Iranian daily Hamshahr, referencing Lindsey Graham The daily Hamshahri carried front-page illustration depicting Trump and Netanyhau while other US and Israeli officials stand Several Iranian newspapers prominently featured the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on their front pages on Sunday, with some publications using the occasion to issue veiled warnings directed at…

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Sonam Wangchuk’s health visibly worsens as he completes 16 days of hunger strike NEW DELHI: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has worsened significantly on the 16th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with his blood glucose level dropping to 67 mg/dL and weight loss reaching 8.2 kg, the Cockroach Janta Party said on Monday.Wangchuk joined the CJP protests on June 28 and has been on an indefinite fast since then. His blood pressure was recorded at 107/70 mm Hg, according to a health update shared by the party.CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka warned that the next few days would be critical and that protesters could be arrested under NSA or UAPA, either before or after the planned march to Parliament on July 20.”Over the next few days, we will be called Anti-Nationals, Urban Naxals, Pakistanis. We might be arrested either before 20th or right afterwards. Probably under NSA/UAPA. And jailed for years. But that’s a price we are ready to pay,” Ranka said in a post on X.”The question is — will we all wake up and hold this government accountable? Will we rise and make sure this government can no longer ignore us? Will we ensure that Dharmendra Pradhan, who is directly responsible for 20 suicides and countless destroyed futures, is no longer the education minister of our country?” he added.The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities entered Day 24 on Monday. The party is demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide over examination irregularities.A delegation from the AAP, led by former Delhi chief minister Atishi, visited the protest site and expressed solidarity with the agitation. CPI(M) MP Amra Ram and senior party leaders also extended support, backing the proposed peaceful march to Parliament on July 20. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has also relayed his support and concern for Wangchuk.Members of the CPI(ML) Liberation-affiliated All India Students’ Association continued their indefinite hunger strike on a separate stage at the protest site, stating that their health had deteriorated further but the protest would continue.Dipke appealed to the government not to turn the issue into “a battle of egos” as human lives were at stake. “Acknowledging a mistake is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of maturity, accountability and the willingness to correct course. All we are asking for is accountability.”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 MediaVideos’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission 0 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionMission 0 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionCDS To Present Theatre Command Roadmap As India Moves Closer To Military Reforms123PhotostoriesWhy you can still cringe over something you said 10 years ago… but forget why you walked into the kitchen just seconds laterJanhvi Kapoor’s 24K gold corset to black embroidered lehenga is wedding guest fashion at its boldest10 beautiful baby names that symbolise new life and fresh beginningsAkshay Kumar’s go-to high-protein snack at 58 is packed with fiber and contains no chilliJuly New Moon 2026: Affirmations for your birth dateDo your knees hurt before it rains? Here’s why osteoarthritis pain gets worse during the monsoon, according to doctorsPigeons taking over your balcony? 7 Humane ways to keep them away without causing harmFrom grey saree elegance to embroidered sharara glam: Alia Bhatt masters two bridesmaid looks at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s wedding5 early symptoms of male pattern baldness every man should knowOTT releases this week (July 13 To July 19): ‘Murder 101’, ‘On Purpose with Jay Shetty’, ‘Transfer Trimurthulu’, ‘Ride or Die’ and more123Hot PicksWWE Raw PreviewRajasthan PG admissionsSouth China SeaITR filingNepal protestLucknow-Kanpur ExpresswayEPFO amnesty schemeTaylor Swift and Travis KelceE20 petrol newsTop TrendingSamantha BuschMadurai AccidentITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Karnataka Pakistani ArrestedGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi MurderTG TET 2026 resultGurgaon EncounterIran war

Sonam Wangchuk’s health visibly worsens as he completes 16 days of hunger strike NEW DELHI: Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has worsened significantly on the 16th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, with his blood glucose level dropping to 67 mg/dL and weight loss reaching 8.2 kg, the Cockroach Janta Party said on Monday.Wangchuk joined the CJP protests on June 28 and has been on an indefinite fast since then. His blood pressure was recorded at 107/70 mm Hg, according to a health update shared by the party.CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka warned that the next few days would be critical and that protesters could be arrested under NSA or UAPA, either before or after the planned march to Parliament on July 20.”Over the next few days, we will be called Anti-Nationals, Urban Naxals, Pakistanis. We might be arrested either before 20th or right afterwards. Probably under NSA/UAPA. And jailed for years. But that’s a price we are ready to pay,” Ranka said in a post on X.”The question is — will we all wake up and hold this government accountable? Will we rise and make sure this government can no longer ignore us? Will we ensure that Dharmendra Pradhan, who is directly responsible for 20 suicides and countless destroyed futures, is no longer the education minister of our country?” he added.The CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities entered Day 24 on Monday. The party is demanding Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who allegedly died by suicide over examination irregularities.A delegation from the AAP, led by former Delhi chief minister Atishi, visited the protest site and expressed solidarity with the agitation. CPI(M) MP Amra Ram and senior party leaders also extended support, backing the proposed peaceful march to Parliament on July 20. Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has also relayed his support and concern for Wangchuk.Members of the CPI(ML) Liberation-affiliated All India Students’ Association continued their indefinite hunger strike on a separate stage at the protest site, stating that their health had deteriorated further but the protest would continue.Dipke appealed to the government not to turn the issue into “a battle of egos” as human lives were at stake. “Acknowledging a mistake is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of maturity, accountability and the willingness to correct course. All we are asking for is accountability.”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. 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