VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Thooral Ninnu Pochu’, ‘Aakhree Raasta’, ‘Oru Kaidhiyin Diary’ and others: Veteran Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj’s films to watch Jamun Dishes: 6 delicious jamun dishes that make getting vitamin C surprisingly easy Maharashtra Teachers Eligibility Test postponed after suspected paper leak Congress leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, questions NCERT for removing ‘secular’ and ‘secularism’ NEW DELHI: Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has accused the government of trying to “poison the minds of school-going children” after NCERT’s revised Class 9 Social Science textbook removed references to “secular” and “secularism” from the main text under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 curriculum overhaul.”A wave of extreme religious fanaticism has gripped the nation. Removing the word ‘secular’ from NCERT textbooks clearly reveals an intention to poison the minds of school-going children. If we remove the concept of secularism, then what ideology will this country run on?” Wadettiwar said.He added: “This is nothing but a strategy to rule in the name of religion, keep the nation far away from reality, and hide the truth. They bring up such divisive issues simply to mask the real problems plaguing the country.”What has changed in the new textbookThe revised Social Science textbook, which integrates History, Geography, Political Science and Economics into a single volume, marks a significant departure from previous editions. Among the most notable changes is the omission of the Preamble from the introductory chapter on the Constitution. References to “secular” and “secularism,” which featured in earlier editions, have also been removed from the primary text.NCERT has instead introduced a broader discussion on constitutional values, institutions and governance while restructuring the subject in line with the NEP 2020’s integrated learning approach.The updated curriculum also introduces a chapter on the 1975–77 Emergency for the first time in a Class 9 textbook, expands lessons on India’s electoral system and democratic institutions, and warns against counterfeit textbooks.The revised book, titled Understanding Society: India and Beyond, includes a dedicated section on the Emergency, describing it as a major challenge to Indian democracy.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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Watch Ashok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive Today”The hope for justice remains unfulfilled even today under the BJP’s “double engine” government,” he wrote in X post.’Only 21 of 180 witnesses examined’Questioning the pace of the trial, Gehlot claimed that only 21 out of nearly 180 witnesses have been examined so far.He alleged that the delay appeared to be more than mere negligence and suggested there was a deliberate attempt to prolong the proceedings.”The BJP, which spread the lie of “5 lakh versus 50 lakh” to win elections, never intended to deliver justice in the first place,” Gehlot said further.Targets BJP over ‘silence’Gehlot also claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah no longer mention the Kanhaiya Lal murder during their visits to Rajasthan.He urged people of the state to “see through the BJP’s politics” on the issue, alleging that the party had played with public sentiments instead of ensuring justice for the victim’s family.About the Kanhaiya Lal murder caseKanhaiya Lal, a tailor from Udaipur, was brutally murdered on June 28, 2022 after he publicly expressed support for a controversial statement made by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. The incident led to significant communal unrest in Rajasthan, with two men from a minority community arrested shortly after for the crime.The accused also recorded the killing and circulated the video online, triggering nationwide outrage. The case was later handed over to the NIA for investigation.The murder took place when the Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot was in power in Rajasthan.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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NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stepped up his criticism of the Centre’s foreign policy, alleging that India is “slipping further into Israel’s strategic orbit” at a time when much of the world is moving away from Israel.His remarks came in support of an editorial by Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who urged India to reclaim its independent foreign policy and speak out on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said Sonia Gandhi’s editorial called on India to “reclaim its independent foreign policy, uphold humanitarian values, and speak up with moral clarity on Gaza.””We are slipping further into Israel’s strategic orbit, at a time when the world is increasingly pivoting away from it. The Prime Minister’s visit to Israel will go down in history as a bewildering strategic decision,” he wrote.Emphasising what he described as a humanitarian imperative, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha added, “The spirit of Indian nationhood demands that we speak up for our Palestinian brothers and sisters whose children have been so brutally targeted.”Kharge echoes Sonia Gandhi’s criticismCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge also backed Sonia Gandhi’s position, saying the Modi government’s foreign policy had weakened India’s traditional ties in West Asia.Referring to Sonia Gandhi’s article, Kharge wrote on X that it was “a stark reminder of how our current foreign policy has alienated our historical allies in Palestine, Iran, and the larger Middle East. We have also distanced ourselves from global public opinion”.Earlier, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also shared excerpts from Sonia Gandhi’s article, highlighting her call for India to respond to what she described as Israel’s “genocidal actions” in Gaza and the displacement of Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank.In her article published in The Indian Express, Sonia Gandhi criticised the Modi government over what she called its continued silence on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, arguing that such a stance was inconsistent with India’s national interests and moral traditions.The Congress leader referred to findings of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, saying its June 2026 report, headed by retired Justice S Muralidhar, documented extensive destruction in Gaza and the impact on Palestinian children.She claimed that at least 20,000 children had been killed and another 44,000 wounded, while 97 per cent of Gaza’s schools had been destroyed.Sonia Gandhi further alleged that healthcare infrastructure, including paediatric hospitals, had been devastated, leading to a sharp rise in miscarriage and childbirth complications.The renewed political exchange comes amid the continuing conflict in Gaza. According to Politico, Israeli strikes in Gaza on June 20 killed at least six people, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman.The Palestinian ministry of health has alleged that the territory’s healthcare system is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis due to financial constraints and what it described as a continuing financial siege imposed by Israel, warning that thousands of patients are at risk as hospitals struggle to function.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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Watch PM Modi Elevates Seychelles In Vision Mahasagar As India Pushes Maritime Security And Blue EconomySpeaking ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Seychelles, Faure also called for reforms to the post-World War II global order, arguing that international institutions must better reflect present-day geopolitical realities.’Seychelles fully supports India’Calling for comprehensive reforms of the UN Security Council, Faure said countries like India and regions such as Africa remain underrepresented despite playing significant roles in global affairs.”The global order established in 1945 needs reform. International institutions must better reflect today’s realities. There is a strong need for more balanced representation, particularly for countries like India and regions like Africa, which currently lack permanent representation in key global institutions,” he said.Faure said Seychelles fully supports India’s candidature, noting that New Delhi’s inclusion would strengthen global balance, peace and multilateral cooperation.Praises India’s global roleHe also highlighted India’s contributions to international peacekeeping, maritime security and the Non-Aligned Movement. “India has also played a strong role in the Non-Aligned Movement, and its inclusion would strengthen global balance and peace,” he said.India has consistently advocated reforms of the UNSC, arguing that the current structure no longer reflects contemporary geopolitical realities.’Excellent’ India-Seychelles partnershipDescribing bilateral ties as “excellent”, Faure said the relationship dates back to Seychelles’ independence in 1976 and has since evolved into a strong strategic partnership.”This is an excellent relationship. It started from independence in 1976, forming the foundation of formal relations,” he said.”It is a strategic partnership between the two countries. We are very happy that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen to visit Seychelles.”PM Modi is on a state visit to Seychelles to participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the Guest of Honour, with the aim to further strengthening the longstanding ties between the two countries.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. 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This shows that for them, even foreign policy is calculated on the table, on the calculus of vote bank,” he added.In her article, Sonia Gandhi argued that while the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel was “dastardly, horrific, and absolutely unacceptable”, Israel’s subsequent military campaign had been marked by “wanton cruelty and barbarity”. She cited findings of the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which alleged that Israeli actions in Gaza amounted to genocide and that children had been disproportionately affected by the conflict.Referring to the latest report of the Commission headed by retired Justice S. Muralidhar, Gandhi said the findings detailed widespread destruction of schools, hospitals and civilian infrastructure in Gaza, besides documenting the large number of children killed and injured during the conflict.The Congress leader also criticised the Modi government for not responding to the Commission’s findings, arguing that India had departed from its traditional foreign policy rooted in post-colonial solidarity, national sovereignty and support for the Palestinian cause.According to the article, India had become “a lone voice of silence” even as several countries, including traditional Western allies of Israel, had recognised Palestinian statehood, restricted arms sales to Israel or backed legal proceedings against Israeli leaders.Sonia Gandhi further argued that India’s growing strategic proximity to Israel had come at the expense of its historical relationships with Palestine, Iran and the wider Middle East. She also questioned the timing of Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Israel ahead of the Israel-Iran conflict and claimed the policy shift had undermined India’s diplomatic standing in the region.She contended that both moral considerations and India’s national interest required New Delhi to speak out against the humanitarian situation in Gaza and called on the government to take a clearer position on the conflict.Rejecting those assertions, the BJP maintained that India’s foreign policy has remained balanced and consistent, combining support for a negotiated two-state solution with humanitarian assistance to Palestinians while strengthening ties with Israel.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. 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Bhagyaraj? ; Veteran filmmaker – actor who directed over 25 films; Worked with Amitabh Bachchan | Tamil Movie News 5 Ladakh festivals worth travelling for Russia-Ukraine war: When drones get too close, these bullets become soldier’s final shield 32 weapons missing from Haryana police armoury. File photo: ANI As many as 32 licensed weapons, including several expensive foreign-made firearms, have gone missing from the police armoury at a police station in Haryana’s Faridabad, triggering a criminal investigation and the suspension of the malkhana in-charge, PTI reported, citing officials.According to PTI, the missing weapons were kept under police custody at the Sector Eight police station after their owners voluntarily deposited them for safekeeping. Following an internal inquiry, a theft case was registered against malkhana in-charge ASI Bijendra Singh, who has since been suspended by Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated.Police sources told the news agency that the missing cache includes several foreign-made pistols valued between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 10 lakh. Investigators suspect some of the weapons may have been sold in Rajasthan and the Delhi-NCR region, although police have not issued an official statement on the claim.The discrepancy surfaced during a routine inspection. An initial audit indicated that 13 weapons were missing, but a subsequent detailed verification found that the number had risen to 32.Following the discovery, senior police officials ordered a detailed probe, which confirmed the disappearance of all 32 weapons. Sources further said the investigating team had been instructed by senior officers to prevent information related to the case from being leaked while efforts to trace the missing firearms continue.Commenting on the investigation, Faridabad police commissioner said, “The matter is under investigation. 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