VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html MP high court seeks state’s reply on ‘teacherless’ government schools American oystercatchers were largely wiped out in New England: After a $10 million conservation push across 16 states, their numbers rose 45% along US coasts NEW DELHI: Congress leaders, including Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, party general secretary KC Venugopal and several other MPs, staged a protest at Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi on Tuesday, demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.The demonstration comes amid the ongoing political confrontation between the Congress and the Centre over alleged irregularities in national examinations and other issues. Watch Inside The JP Nadda-CJP Talks: The Story Behind The Missing Demand LetterRahul questioned PM’s silenceLeader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence over the police action against student protesters, calling it “un-Indian”.His remarks came a day after a protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday saw roads blocked with demonstrators in the national capital. Police barricades were broken and protestors faced lathi and tear gas, with both accusing each other of going rogue.Speaking to reporters after meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with opposition MPs, Rahul Gandhi said, “Modi ji has not even apologised for what happened yesterday. The youth are protesting against the education and testing system. The whole country knows that the education and testing system is hollowed out by termites.”This development comes after Rahul Gandhi, along with Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant, RSP MP N K Premachandran and other opposition leaders, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking a discussion on the police action against students and the alleged examination irregularities.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 MediaVideosFarmers Mobilise To Protest Against India–US Trade Talks, Security Posed At Delhi BordersExplained: Why India Wants To Rewrite The Indus Waters Treaty?Inside The JP Nadda-CJP Talks: The Story Behind The Missing Demand LetterDelhi Police Examine 250+ Videos To Identify Suspects After CJP Protest Injures Over 118 PersonnelFact Check: Northern Railway Says Viral Stone-Pelting Video Does Not Show India’s Hydrogen TrainSikkim Tunnel Collapse: 8 Dead, Over 18 Feared Trapped As Methane Gas Leak Hampers Rescue OperationsIndia Condemns Russian Missile Strike On Cargo Ship After Four Indian Seafarers KilledNTA Calls Viral NEET-UG OMR Sheets Fake, Warns Of Strict Legal ActionProtesters React As CJP’s ‘Chalo Sansad’ March Draws Thousands | Jantar Mantar’Women Were Beaten Like Animals’: CJP Protesters After ‘Lathi-Charge’ By RAF, Delhi Police123PhotostoriesHow to make pumpkin seed oil for hair growth at home: Benefits, recipe, and does it really work?Why you should roast potatoes with this everyday ingredient4 of India’s smallest venomous snakes travellers should know aboutKriti Sanon serves British aristocrat energy in sharp Vivienne Westwood outfit at London’s iconic Lord’s cricket groundSmall kitchen? 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Wangchuk was taken to the state-run Safdarjung Hospital, with his family and supporters alleging that the move was aimed at keeping him under watch and preventing him from participating in the CJP’s “Chalo Sansad” march to Parliament on July 20.The march went ahead as planned but later turned violent, with protesters and police clashing at several locations across Delhi.According to Delhi Police, 118 personnel were injured in the violence, while 60 protesters also sustained injuries.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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It also demanded an independent inquiry into the events at Jantar Mantar, where Wangchuk and his supporters were protesting before he was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital.The association also expressed “deep concern” over Wangchuk’s continued stay at the hospital.”While Wangchuk’s medical condition and the necessity of his continued hospitalisation remain matters of independent clinical judgment, every individual admitted to a hospital is, first and foremost, entitled to be treated as a patient with dignity, compassion, and in accordance with established medical ethics and the Constitution of India,” the representation said.The doctors’ body further raised concerns over the “extraordinary security arrangements” at Safdarjung Hospital during Wangchuk’s stay.”If such measures resulted in the disruption of patient care… the matter warrants independent examination,” it said.”Hospitals are institutions of healing and must not be perceived as places of detention except where such restriction is expressly authorised by law and carried out in accordance with due process,” it added.The association urged that public hospitals remain dedicated solely to healthcare.Meanwhile, the Resident Doctors’ Association of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, also wrote to President Murmu on Tuesday, seeking an independent, impartial and time-bound inquiry into the events that unfolded during Monday’s protest at Jantar Mantar.The AIIMS RDA also questioned reports that Wangchuk was not allowed to leave Safdarjung Hospital despite seeking Leave Against Medical Advice (LAMA), saying that if the claims were accurate, they raised serious questions about patients’ rights and autonomy.In its letter dated July 20, the association said, “Reports indicating the use of lathi charge, tear gas, and physical force against a large number of peaceful protesters, including students, doctors and young citizens, are deeply unsettling.””While certain aspects of the incident remain contested, videos and eyewitness accounts available in the public domain have raised serious questions regarding the manner in which peaceful democratic dissent was handled,” it said.The AIIMS doctors also raised concerns over videos allegedly showing police personnel with their faces and name badges covered.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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I have no problem with that; in fact, I will be very happy. I have many people to fill their place,” Mamata said.During her address, Mamata also advised opposition parties to unite under INDIA bloc to fight against BJP.”I want everyone to unite under the INDIA alliance in West Bengal to fight the BJP. I have no ego,” Mamata said.The remarks came as TMC observed its 21st July Martyrs’ Day at Birla Planetarium in Kolkata to commemorate the 13 Youth Congress workers who were killed in police firing during a protest under the Left Front regime in 1993. TMC is facing its biggest organisational crisis since its formation in 1998. Several senior leaders and MLAs have joined a rival faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, with many attributing their exit to Abhishek Banerjee’s growing influence within the party.The rebellion has also reached Parliament, where several Lok Sabha MPs have broken away from the Mamata Banerjee-led camp. With rival factions now operating parallel organisational structures, the leadership tussle has emerged as the defining challenge facing the party.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: E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by around 3 to 5 per cent in some older vehicles originally designed for E10 fuel, but there is no evidence that the higher ethanol blend causes widespread engine damage or vehicle breakdowns, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, minister of state for petroleum and natural gas Suresh Gopi said fuel economy is influenced by several factors, including driving style, vehicle maintenance, tyre pressure, wheel alignment and the use of air conditioning. Watch India’s E20 Fuel Debate Explained: Facts, Myths & The Road to E100The government said the drop in mileage for some older vehicles is generally limited to around 3 to 5 per cent. It added that E20 petrol offers advantages such as higher octane levels, improved resistance to engine knocking, better combustion and smoother acceleration.According to the government, E15+ petrol has been used widely across the country for more than three and a half years, while E19 and E20 fuel have been in use for over two and a half years.It said more than 20 crore two-wheelers and over 3 crore petrol cars, including vehicles manufactured before E20 compatibility standards were introduced, have been running on these fuel blends without any verified evidence linking ethanol blending to large-scale engine failures.The government also cited service records from vehicle manufacturers. It said one leading carmaker serviced 2.84 crore vehicles during 2025-26, including nearly 1.5 crore older vehicles that were not certified for E20 fuel, without reporting damage caused by the higher ethanol blend.Similarly, a leading two-wheeler manufacturer reported that vehicles running on E20 fuel did not experience a higher rate of damage than those using earlier fuel blends.The Centre said automobile manufacturers continue to honour vehicle warranties when customers use fuel that complies with E20 specifications.It also said laboratory studies and field trials found no significant differences in the performance of older vehicles. Tests covering drivability, engine starting, and the compatibility of metal and plastic components did not reveal any major concerns.The government further clarified that it has no plans to return to E0 or E10 petrol. It said maintaining separate nationwide supply chains for E0, E10 and E20 fuel across more than one lakh retail fuel outlets would increase logistics challenges, inventory requirements and handling costs. 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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