VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Thalaivar 173’ officially titled ‘Dharman’ as FIRST LOOK of Rajinikanth’s deadly look unveiled from Ashwath Marimuthu film backed by Kamal Haasan Hyundai Bayon SUV spied alongside Maruti Victoris: Details Claude Code creator Boris Cherny who declared AI has solved coding ‘admits’ AI writing 100% code is getting ‘problematic’ as companies … Oprah Winfrey recalls Whitney Houston’s drug relapse and fall from stage; says ‘if that story got out … she would be destroyed’ Why Russia is suddenly building giant shelters for bombers that once sat in the open How an ‘omega block’ is supercharging Europe’s deadly heatwave MEA NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday trashed Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks threatening war against India over suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, describing them as a desperate attempt by Islamabad to divert attention from its own failings and human rights record. “We have seen some reports on the matter. Such remarks are desperate attempts by Pakistan to cover up its own failings and deflect attention away from its human rights abuses,” ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. “We categorically reject these fabricated claims.”Jaiswal said ongoing protests in PoK stem from Pakistan’s “systemic economic exploitation, denial of fundamental rights, and administrative oppression” in the region. He alleged Pakistan responded with brutality, including supply blockades, net blackouts and lethal force against civilians.On Bangladesh’s protest over adviser Zahed Ur Rahman being stopped at Delhi airport, Jaiswal said he was questioned, later permitted entry, but chose to return to Dhaka.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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He called on member nations — Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the UAE — to boost collaboration and tackle shared vulnerabilities. In a post on X, the PM reiterated India’s commitment to its chairmanship agenda, which focuses on “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.“In a changing global landscape, BRICS has a vital role in deepening security cooperation and addressing shared challenges, from terrorism and cybersecurity to emerging technologies. India’s chairmanship will seek to advance practical cooperation, support the priorities of the Global South and contribute to a safer, more secure and inclusive world,” Modi posted.In his televised opening remarks at BRICS NSAs’ meeting, NSA Ajit Doval, speaking about the impact of “geopolitical uncertainties and economic strains”, underlined the need for the grouping to play a more significant role in addressing the challenges. Hailing BRICS as a “very special coalition”, Doval expressed elation over its growth.He welcomed the US-Iran MoU on ending hostilities in West Asia, saying it will stabilise global energy security. “The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is a very welcome development. It will remove supply chain bottlenecks and (address) shortages in sectors like fertilisers and chemicals,” he said.“We are meeting at a very tumultuous time. The world is facing geopolitical uncertainties, economic strains, and disruptive technology. Not only are the threats compounding, but the instruments and institutional mechanisms are increasingly finding themselves inadequate to resolve or mitigate these conflicts,” Doval said, adding “multilateralism is on the decline.” Against a backdrop of “increasing geopolitical uncertainty”, the talks focused on non-traditional threats like terrorism, cybersecurity and risks from emerging technologies.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Pakistan had raised the Kashmir issue during the proceedings, a subject it frequently brings up at international forums.Responding to Pakistan’s intervention, Harish criticised the conduct of the co-chair and reiterated India’s long-standing position on Jammu and Kashmir.”I also refer to the unwarranted remarks made by the representative of Pakistan. It is incredible that a co-chair expected to be balanced and unbiased in conduct has chosen to politicize this forum. I would only like to stress for brevity of time that the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir is a matter strictly internal to India, it has always been is and will remain so,” Harish said.The Indian envoy also spoke about the ongoing review of UN mandates under the UN-80 framework, which aims to improve efficiency across the organisation.”…India would like to emphasize that at a time when member states are undertaking mandate implementation review under the UN-80 framework, for all UN General Assembly mandates in order to achieve efficiencies. There is no reason why UN Security Council mandate should be outside the purview of such UN80 frameworks…” Harish said.The strong reaction from India came days after Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif made provocative remarks against New Delhi over the Indus Waters Treaty, indicating that the suspension could deepen Pakistan’s water crisis.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 MediaVideosAkhilesh Yadav Says BJP Using Mohan Yadav Land Allegations To Prepare Chief Ministerial ChangesIndia-US Partnership Will Shape The Coming Decades, Says US EnvoyQatar Emir Speaks To PM Modi, Offers Condolences After Ras Laffan Blast’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? 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New scientific model finally has a definite answer | New Delhi: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday deplored the “betrayal by teachers entrusted with safeguarding NEET-UG”, saying individuals responsible for protecting the examination had “instead compromised its integrity.” He also accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of scaring aspirants and seeking to “create anarchy”, while terming the CJP a “proxy” of disruptive forces.In his first detailed remarks since Sunday’s re-examination was conducted without any reported leak, Pradhan told TOI that NTA had assigned teachers sensitive responsibilities, “but some failed to honour the trust placed in them.” He described their alleged involvement in the breach of trust that undermined the May 3 examination and ultimately forced its cancellation.Mounting a political counterattack, Pradhan accused Rahul of indulging in “low-level politics” at a time when more than 22 lakh medical aspirants were preparing for the retest. He alleged that the Congress MP had attempted to unsettle students and derail their preparations instead of offering constructive suggestions to improve the system.The comments assume significance amid demands for Pradhan’s resignation from opposition parties and sections of youth following the paper leak and wider concerns over the examination system.He also targeted the Cockroach Janta Party, describing it as “a proxy for forces seeking to disrupt the system”. He alleged that people rejected through democratic process had returned under a different banner to target institutions. He further accused the group of raising slogans favouring forces seeking to divide the country.The remarks constitute Pradhan’s strongest response yet to the campaign seeking his removal. CJP protesters have continued their agitation at Jantar Mantar despite the successful conduct of the retest.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-US Partnership Will Shape The Coming Decades, Says US EnvoyQatar Emir Speaks To PM Modi, Offers Condolences After Ras Laffan Blast’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? 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Donald Trump has a ‘regret’ on IBM; says: It was not a good move to … NEW DELHI: Govt will go ahead with the Galathea Bay port project in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and work is expected to start in 2028, Union shipping and port minister Sarbananda Sonowal said Tuesday. This comes amid increased criticism of the project by Congress.Sonowal said he has spoken to island dwellers. They are keen on the success of the project, he said, adding that environment and ecological concerns were addressed while preparing the project. The project has been approved by PPPAC, the apex panel for appraisal of projects on Public Private Partnership.Govt has proposed the development of Rs 48,862 crore International Container Transshipment Port on Great Nicobar Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The project earlier ran into environmental concerns with perceived threats to Leatherback turtle breeding zones and Coral reefs.Sonowal said, “Issues raised by all environmentalists have been adequately and factually addressed. We will ensure no ecological loss.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-US Partnership Will Shape The Coming Decades, Says US EnvoyQatar Emir Speaks To PM Modi, Offers Condolences After Ras Laffan Blast’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure Explained123Photostories6 fun facts about rabbits you probably didn’t knowPsychology says women who stand up for their children in family gatherings are challenging old beliefs, not disrespecting eldersFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of change123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingDelhi Rape MurderUS-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain Jun 24, 2026, 09:41 IST ‘Love and War’ controversy: AICWA seeks FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rs 1 crore compensation for deceased Sonam Kapoor turns up at Anshula Kapoor’s wedding in ivory-gold couture and steals the spotlight effortlessly 40 drown, Eiffel Tower closes, nuclear plant shut: France at centre of Europe’s heatwave crisis 315 districts mapped for contingency plan as rain deficit widens to 43% | India News FIFA World Cup: Jordan leave gifts, sweets and thank-you note after tournament exit – WATCH | Football News Priyanka Chopra shares her thoughts on ‘building legacy’; makes a style statement in polka-dots at Cannes event – WATCH Hoodie in June, Bali trip, a ‘snake story’: How cops cracked Ketan Agarwal’s Lohagad murder case Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah Tuesday directed Nafed and National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation to procure “every single grain” of pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers “with complete transparency, eliminating the entire network of middlemen,” and ensure that income reaches farmers’ bank accounts within 48 hours.”This will ensure fair and remunerative prices for farmers, automatically increase the area under pulse cultivation, and make the country self-reliant in pulses,” he said while addressing the launch of four Nafed initiatives, including a digital auctioning platform.Setting a two-year deadline, Shah said it will be ensured that all farmers are able to sell pulses directly to these two organisations within the next two years and receive payment directly into their bank accounts.Nafed launched including its auction portal ‘NAFEX.in’ to ensure enhanced transparency, efficiency and ease of operations in the auction process. The other three include Nafed-KALYAN scholarship for children of farmers, DRISHTI portal for inventory management of pulses and oilseeds, and ERP portal for strengthening enterprise resource planning.The Union minister said Nafed has decided to earmark 1% of its profits for scholarships for higher education and career development of children from farmer families. “This…will help address the difficulties faced by farmers’ children in pursuing higher education…” he said. Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingNBA Draft 2026US-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain Updated: Jun 24, 2026, 09:13 IST ‘The Drama’ OTT release: Film to hit streaming platforms in July after PVOD release | 6 fun facts about rabbits you probably didn’t know In a first, US Senate votes to halt Trump’s Iran war; President fumes, calls move ‘meaningless’ The lost Hellship of 1944 finally found beneath 160 feet of ocean depths | World News New Delhi: Eight months after his arrest on the charge of conspiracy in the case related to the unnatural death of Assam’s iconic singer, Zubeen Garg, in Singapore, accused Shyamkanu Mahanta’s plea seeking bail was entertained Tuesday by Supreme Court, which sought the state govt’s response, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra.Mahanta, in his petition, gave a detailed account of how Garg drank continuously in Singapore even prior to the unfortunate yacht trip despite strict instructions not to ingest alcohol. Senior advocate Siddharth Dave, advocating bail for Mahanta, told a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi that the accused was not even at the site of Garg’s drowning and yet had been named an accused. The bench sought Assam govt’s response by July 27.Mahanta’s petition said the charge of facilitating consumption of alcohol by Garg, despite being aware of his medical condition, had no leg to stand on as he had emailed strict instructions to the Singapore hotel on Sept 17 not to serve him alcohol.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingNBA Draft 2026US-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain “Taking breaks is also important”: CUET UG 2026 topper Devina Gahlot, daughter of BJP leader Kailash Gahlot, shares her success formula Sham Kaushal says grandson Vihaan looks like Vicky Kaushal: ‘He has changed my life’ This is the slowest train in India and that’s exactly why travellers love it | Mac Jones finally breaks the silence on San Francisco 49ers trade drama with a bold admission New Delhi: Noting that they are a flight risk, the Delhi HC has stayed a trial court order that allowed two Chinese nationals to visit their country.Both are facing prosecution in an alleged Rs 20,000 crore money laundering case linked with Vivo Mobile and were named by the ED in its chargesheet.The agency challenged the trial court’s June 17 order permitting the two accused to travel to China and sought an interim stay. Justice Tejas Karia, after hearing the submissions, also sought the stand of the two accused. HC will hear the matter next on July 2.HC noted that the accused are Chinese nationals facing allegations under Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Money Laundering Act. “Having regard to the nature of the allegations, the foreign nationality, and the absence of an extradition treaty or arrangement between India and the People’s Republic of China, the apprehension that he may not return to India cannot be said to be unfounded,” Justice Karia observed.Guangwen Kuang, an accused, had sought permission to travel abroad. TNNGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingDelhi Rape MurderUS-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for June 24, 2026 – check list Daryl Hall reveals he had a kidney transplant: Says it was a ‘complete success!’ 7 schools where India’s richest send their kids UN launches evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran toll dispute Nuclear plant shut, Eiffel Tower closes, 40 drown: Europe’s heatwave crisis deepens New Delhi: Supreme Court Tuesday stayed a Delhi HC order releasing Rashid Khan, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the March 1993 blast in Kolkata that killed 69 and injured more than 100 people just four days after underworld-triggered serial bomb blasts in Mumbai killed 257 and injured over 700 as retaliation for the Babri Masjid demolition in Dec 1992.Arguing West Bengal govt’s appeal against the HC verdict, additional solicitor general S V Raju told a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sanjeev Sachdeva that the mastermind of a heinous terrorism-related crime that resulted in a huge loss of lives did not deserve to be released.The bench asked Rashid to file a response to the state’s appeal by July 28, the next date of hearing, and said, “In the meanwhile, the operation of the impugned order shall remain stayed.”Appearing for the convict, senior advocate M R Shamshad said a co-convict, who was also sentenced to life imprisonment, had been granted remission of sentence and released from prison in 2014.Shamshad said Rashid had served 33 years with periodic permission to go to meet his family which he had scrupulously adhered to and reported back in prison. “His conduct in prison has been excellent and now he is suffering from various ailments even though his mental faculties remain intact,” he added.On Shamshad’s argument about a co-convict being released from prison, the bench said there could not be two masterminds.Rashid and others were convicted under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2001. Explosives stored by Rashid, a satta don close to the then governing political party in West Bengal, had burst, gutting two buildings.Delhi HC’s Justice Neena Bansal Krishna in her June 5 judgment allowed the writ petition of Rashid, presently lodged at a correctional home in West Bengal, challenging WB Sentence Review Committee orders rejecting his plea for premature release.The HC had said, “A humane approach ought to be taken, because the most crucial and germane aspect amongst the various theories for punishment which are propounded, is the effect of reformation of the accused as part of retribution.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingNBA Draft 2026US-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain