VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Customer gets Rs 15,000 relief after ATM debits Rs 10,000 without dispensing cash Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over NEET crackdown NEW DELHI: Standing with a group of youngsters who faced police action during the NEET protests, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said the ruling party is sending goons to the homes of students and forcing them to apologise, after which those apologies are being accepted by the PM.“There is no question of the youngsters apologising… I am very proud of them and what thousands of them did… They defended the Constitution and protected the idea of India and India’s future,” Rahul said.The Congress leader held a “freewheeling” discussion at his residence with a group of youngsters who participated in the protests at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country. It included Riya Ahir whose photo went viral after she stood in front of a police van in Mumbai and Muskan Sharma who was victim of a cop “jabbing a baton into her buttocks” at Jantar Mantar on July 20. Farah Naaz alleged that in police detention, she faced communal barbs with a cop even calling her “anti-national”. Muskan said she was being assumed to be a Muslim which makes an Indian a “fair game”, even clarifying that she is a Hindu. Nutan Toppo said a pellet gun was fired at her.The leader of opposition’s decision to meet the youngsters to 10, Janpath, for a chat further upped the ante in the “BJP vs opposition” confrontation that has jammed the ongoing monsoon session of parliament.Continuing its aggression, a large contingent of opposition MPs marched inside the Parliament complex to protest the “absence of Amit Shah from parliament” and “Ayodhya donation scam”. The group included Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Dimple Yadav, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Dharmendra Yadav, Supriya Sule, NK Premachandran, Sagarika Ghose, Amar Singh, Chowdry Mohd Ramzan, John Brittas, Sandosh Kumar, Naseer Hussain, K Radhakrishnan.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines Rahul held a placard with a face riddled with pellet gun injuries and a question “who gave the order?” The members also sought statehood for J&K.Addressing the media with the youngsters, Rahul said, “They are so young and standing before the media. But the prime minister and the home minister have no courage to stand before the press.”He attacked home minister Amit Shah by saying that he is responsible for the crackdown on youngsters but “he does not have the decency to come to the Parliament, and the courage to comment on what happened.”Rahul took a jibe at PM Narendra Modi for saying that he has forgiven the students.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Verbal enquiries at your India office revealed that my account has been restricted in India and is unavailable in India. Why? Noone in your office is giving any reasons. Noone is suggesting how restrictions can be removed. All emails written have elicited no response other than routine acknowledgement. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThats pretty bad service. Don’t bow down to our Prime Minister so much. Else he will allow u to run only his own account in India,” he said.Kejriwal alleged that officials at Meta’s India office informed him verbally about the restriction but did not disclose the reason behind the action or explain how it could be reversed. He also claimed that emails sent to the company had received only routine acknowledgements.The AAP leader further accused Meta of “bowing down” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging political bias in the platform’s actions.Meta has not yet publicly responded to Kejriwal’s claims.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. 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White House responds NEW DELHI: With 35 laboratory-confirmed Chandipura virus infections and 22 deaths among 184 suspected cases reported in children under 15 across Gujarat this monsoon, and the virus also affecting children from neighbouring Rajasthan, the Centre on Wednesday deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to strengthen outbreak investigations and accelerate scientific efforts to contain the disease.Chandipura virus, a sandfly-borne virus that primarily affects children, can rapidly progress from fever to acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), a severe brain infection. While sandflies are the established vector, scientists are investigating whether mosquitoes, ticks or mites may also be involved in the current outbreak.The virus is not new to India. First identified in Chandipura village in Maharashtra in 1965, it has caused periodic outbreaks of acute encephalitis among children in states such as Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, particularly during the monsoon.The multidisciplinary team, comprising experts from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), will support state authorities in outbreak investigation, epidemiological assessment, laboratory coordination, clinical management and vector surveillance. The NCDC’s Public Health Emergency Operations Centre has also been activated to coordinate the response.Rajasthan has stepped up surveillance after children from the state, including a two-year-old girl, tested positive for Chandipura virus while undergoing treatment in Gujarat. The cross-border cases prompted the Centre to include Rajasthan in its coordinated response.The deployment comes amid one of the country’s most extensive scientific investigations into Chandipura virus in recent years, involving multiple ICMR institutes, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC). Scientists are trying to answer key questions about the virus’s transmission, clinical spectrum and evolution while generating evidence to guide public health measures.Surveillance has been intensified among patients with acute febrile illness (AFI) and acute encephalitis syndrome, while community serosurveys are underway to estimate the extent of asymptomatic infections. Researchers are also analysing samples from sandflies, mosquitoes, ticks and mites to identify the vector responsible for the current outbreak. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAt the same time, blood and milk samples from cattle, buffaloes and goats are being tested to determine whether domestic animals could act as virus reservoirs.Around 70 animal blood samples have been collected so far and are being analysed for Chandipura virus and other relevant pathogens.Scientists are also carrying out whole-genome sequencing of virus samples to determine whether the circulating strain has undergone genetic changes. Officials said findings from the investigation, together with data generated through India’s hospital-based Acute Encephalitis Syndrome surveillance network, will strengthen outbreak detection, improve understanding of the disease and support evidence-based public health interventions.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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The breakthrough came as the CID arrested five more people in the probe into the alleged recruitment scam.The development comes as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) intensifies its probe into the alleged recruitment scam by examining digital records, application logs and other documents, while the state government maintains that action is being taken against those responsible.Here are the top developments:Students agree to talks, but seek public meetingStudent leaders said they were prepared to send a four- or five-member delegation for discussions after receiving a message from the government through the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO). However, they insisted that the talks should be transparent.”We also had another demand: if the chief minister comes out to speak with us publicly in front of live media on an open platform, a proper resolution could be reached. In our previous protest, our representatives were taken into a closed room, and nothing came out of it. They are calling a five-member team just to stall and suppress our movement,” one protester alleged.Another protester echoed the demand, saying, “The chief minister should listen to the students’ demands in front of the press and media, and whatever promises he intends to fulfil should be stated publicly. For the last 26 years in Jharkhand, students’ issues have been heard in closed rooms, and the files have remained closed forever.”Student leader Ravindra Paswan said both sides had shown willingness to engage.”The government has expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue, and we have also conveyed our willingness. Dialogue is essential in a democratic country as it is the only way to reach a resolution,” Paswan said.He added that the students had placed two conditions before the government.”Our primary condition is that the dialogue should take place directly with the Chief Minister, and we have been assured that the Chief Minister will be present. Secondly, we want at least two media representatives to be present during the discussions. The SDO has asked us to submit the names of our delegation members before 10 am, after which the date and time of the meeting will be communicated,” he said.Government says doors are openThe state government has repeatedly stressed its willingness to engage with the protesters.Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari said, “The Chief Minister has constituted the committee… We have opened the door for dialogue. Talks will take place, we will listen to your demands, and if they are reasonable, we will certainly accept them. They are our students, our children.” He also accused the BJP of trying to politicise the issue.Rural development minister Deepika Pandey Singh said a committee had been formed and students had been asked to nominate their representatives so discussions could begin.However, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore clarified that the ministers’ group was only monitoring the agitation and was not a formal negotiation committee. He said the Chief Minister remained sensitive to the students’ concerns and that the government was ready for talks whenever the students decided to engage.Earlier this week, chief minister Hemant Soren also said the government was open to dialogue and assured students that their demands would be considered seriously.”…Many individuals have already been arrested and sent to jail, and investigative agencies are conducting raids at multiple locations. Overall, the agencies are working diligently and effectively on this matter, and I believe we will move forward towards a concrete resolution…” he said.”The government’s doors are open to everyone. Anyone who has demands can come forward and present their concerns. We are already aware of the issues to some extent, and if they present their views, the government will certainly consider them seriously,” he added.Probe gathers pace as arrests riseThe CID’s latest action saw five more arrests in connection with the alleged examination irregularities, taking the total number of arrests to 19.The investigation is being led by an SIT, which is examining digital records, application logs and other evidence to establish the extent of the alleged recruitment irregularities.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOn August 5, Soren also met Governor Santosh Gangwar and briefed him on the alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC examinations as well as the ongoing protests. The Governor described the allegations as a serious matter and stressed the need for a transparent examination process to maintain the confidence of young job aspirants.According to an official release, Soren assured the Governor that the state government was committed to ensuring justice for students and that no injustice would be allowed.The protests began after the results of the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination were declared on July 5. Aspirants have since been staging round-the-clock demonstrations and an indefinite sit-in, demanding cancellation of the preliminary examination and a review of recruitment tests conducted through TDPL agencies.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVivek DubeyA digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. Fondness for precise language and clever headlines. 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My one eye was on football, and my other eye was on…” | World News Doctors say the physical and mental toll can last for months (Photo: ANI). NEW DELHI: The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that suddenly dropped nearly 300 feet after encountering severe turbulence on Tuesday has once again highlighted that the impact of such incidents extends well beyond visible injuries. While at least 14 passengers and cabin crew members were injured and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation, doctors say the physical and psychological consequences of severe turbulence can linger for days, weeks or even months.Psychiatrists warn that even passengers who escape with minor or no physical injuries may develop significant psychological distress. “The sudden perception of imminent danger, combined with the loss of control and visible panic, can activate the body’s survival response,” said Dr Rajesh Sagar, professor in the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS.Dr Sagar said that passengers may experience persistent fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances, intrusive memories and heightened alertness after the incident. In some cases, the experience can trigger Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) within days, which may progress to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if symptoms persist beyond a month.”The psychological impact should not be underestimated simply because there are no major physical injuries,” Dr Sagar said. He advised passengers to seek help if they continue to experience nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance of flying or emotional distress. Early psychological support based on the principles of Psychological First Aid can reduce the risk of long-term trauma, he added.Doctors also cautioned against dismissing apparently minor physical injuries sustained during turbulence. Dr (Maj.) Mukesh Garg, Director of Orthopaedics, Arthroscopy and Sports Injury at Sarvodaya Hospital, said passengers thrown against seats, overhead bins or cabin interiors may sustain bruises, ligament injuries, fractures or injuries to the neck and spine.”Not all injuries become obvious immediately,” he said. “Soft tissue injuries, ligament tears and mild concussions may take several hours to become apparent. Pain, swelling and stiffness often worsen over the next 24 to 48 hours.”He advised anyone who suffered a blow to the head, neck or back to undergo medical evaluation even if symptoms initially appear mild. Warning signs requiring immediate medical attention include severe or worsening headache, repeated vomiting, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, weakness or numbness of the limbs, difficulty walking, severe neck pain and loss of bladder or bowel control.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesExperts also recommend that passengers who develop a fear of flying after severe turbulence gradually rebuild confidence through counselling, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Starting with shorter flights, travelling with a trusted companion and keeping the seatbelt fastened throughout the journey can also help restore a sense of safety and control.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. 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