VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Madhuri Dixit sells Andheri west office space for Rs 4.85 crore, earns 824 percent profit as it was bought for Rs 52.5 lakh almost 18 years ago Want siblings who stay close for life? These everyday parenting habits can make all the difference Spices coated in cloth dye, talcum powder? Hyderabad raids expose shocking food adulteration Hidden for 2,000 years, this Egyptian tomb held 560 ushabti figurines meant to serve the dead in the afterlife Rahul Gandhi’s big claim over RSS involvement in Sainik Schools NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday reportedly alleged at a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence that the involvement of the RSS, the ideological mentor of the ruling BJP, is “increasing unnecessarily” in Sainik Schools across the country.According to ANI, the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, who is a member of the committee, referred to a media report while making the claim.The remarks prompted committee chair Radha Mohan Singh, a BJP MP, to ask Rahul Gandhi to provide documents supporting his claim. He also told the Wayanad MP that the documents would be forwarded to the concerned ministry for clarification.Another BJP member of the panel, Sudhanshu Trivedi, also questioned Rahul Gandhi on the basis of his allegation.The former Congress chief has repeatedly alleged that people linked to the RSS are “capturing” public institutions. He left the meeting early to attend a book launch event.According to sources, 70 Sainik Schools have been allotted to organisations like Vidya Bharati and Saraswati Sishu Mandir to run them in a partnership model.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence held a meeting to consider and adopt Action Taken Reports on DFG (2026-27) and Action Taken Report on subject ‘Review of Sainik Schools, Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) and Rashtriya Military Schools’.It also heard Oral evidence of the representatives of the Ministry of Defence/DPSUs on the subject “Modernisation and Self-reliance of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (Old DPSUs) – MSMEs as stakeholders.”The central government in December 2022 approved an initiative to set up 100 new Sainik Schools in partnership mode with NGOs/private schools/state government schools in all states and Union territories.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi Tuesday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “will forgive them” remark for students accused of abusing him and his late mother during the anti-paper leak protest at Jantar Mantar.”Students are in severe pain, they don’t need PM’s forgiveness; Modi needs to apologise instead,” Rahul Gandhi was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.Directing his attack at BJP’s ideological mentor, the Congress leader said: “Behind the thinking of the Prime Minister, his colleagues, and the RSS lies a very dangerous and caustic idea”. Watch ‘Put Pellets Into Blood Of Our Students,’ Rahul Gandhi’s Attack On Hm Shah In LS Sparks Uproar”These people believe that the histories, identities, and languages of India’s diverse states are irrelevant, and that only the language and history defined by the RSS are important. This is why students are out on the streets. India will never accept its cultures, languages, or histories being trampled by anyone. They are defending the idea of India in their own way. RSS can’t change our history; India will not tolerate its history to be trampled upon by anybody,” Rahul Gandhi said.In an Instagram video posted on Friday night PM said that he will forgive young protesters accused of abusing him and his late mother, saying they are misguided children and it is “our job to show them the right way”.“Nothing is more painful than seeing a parent grieve their child. Behind every young life lost is a family carrying pain that will never leave them – and serious questions about a broken education system,” Gandhi said in a post on X where he also shared images of his interaction with parents and students.Last week on Wednesday, during the Lok Sabha proceedings, Rahul Gandhi attacked the government over the police action during the July 20 student protests, drawing sharp rebuttals from the treasury benches.Participating in the debate on the Bill, Rahul Gandhi took a direct swipe at Union home minister Amit Shah, claiming his absence from the House reflected “fear”.”I am very happy today to see that the so-called home minister of this country does not have the courage to come and sit here… Why is the home minister not here today? The home minister is not here today because he is scared,” Rahul said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”The home minister authorised the shooting on our students. He put pellets into the blood of our students. He ordered the students of India to be shot,” he alleged.Launching another attack on the government, Rahul said India’s education system was “terrible” and “cruel” and accused the Centre of privatising education.”Our education system is terrible, it’s cruel… Everything is being privatised… It is an extortion system, it is a brutal, terrible system,” he said.Alleging that the RSS is controlling the education ministry, Rahul said, “The soul of the system has been captured by the RSS. The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan is superficial because Dharmendra Pradhan never ran the education ministry. The organisation that runs the education ministry is called the RSS. The man who runs it is an OSD sitting in the minister’s office,” Rahul said.He further claimed students were not being allowed to pursue their passions or question the system and were instead being forced to accept “the nonsensical history that the RSS fantasises about.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. 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thanks duo for Team India contributions R Madhavan says there are better swimmers in India than Vedaant, but people talk about him because he’s his son: ‘Stardom is a very dangerous thing’ 10 baby boy names inspired by kings and royalty Udhayanidhi Stalin arrest drama: Cops change venue where DMK leader will be quizzed – top developments Quote of the day by Giorgia Meloni: “To the women of this nation I want to say that being underestimated is a great advantage, because…” | World News File photo: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann addresses the House NEW DELHI: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing the Centre’s E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy, expressing concern that the use of E20 fuel could damage vehicles that are not compatible with the higher ethanol blend.Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema moved the resolution on the second day of the monsoon session of the Assembly, questioning why the Centre advanced the rollout of the E20 fuel policy to 2026 instead of its earlier target of 2030.He also alleged that the BJP-led Union government had implemented the policy under pressure from the United States, the world’s largest ethanol producer.Participating in the debate, chief minister Bhagwant Mann claimed that E20 fuel had been “imposed” on the people without recommendations from experts.”There has been no expert study on the use of E20,” Mann said, alleging that vehicles were getting damaged because of the blended fuel.Questioning the Centre’s decision to accelerate the policy, Mann asked why E20, originally slated for implementation in 2030, was introduced in 2026.”Why was there such a hurry in its implementation?” he asked.The chief minister also demanded that consumers should have the choice of purchasing either E20 petrol or pure petrol at fuel stations instead of being compelled to use ethanol-blended fuel.Resolution comes amid AAP’s nationwide campaignThe Assembly resolution comes amid the Aam Aadmi Party’s nationwide campaign against the E20 fuel policy.Earlier in the day, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal led a march towards the Prime Minister’s residence in Delhi with more than 2.30 lakh petitions opposing E20 petrol before the protesters were stopped by Delhi Police.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe party has been demanding that consumers be given the option to choose between pure petrol and E20 fuel, while also seeking lower prices for E20 if the government intends to promote its use.After the protest, Kejriwal alleged that the Centre had refused to meet the delegation despite a request for an appointment made a month ago.He claimed the government itself had acknowledged in Parliament that fuel efficiency declines with E20 and that certain engine components are affected.AAP plans to move similar resolutions against the E20 policy in the Assemblies of Gujarat, Goa and Jammu and Kashmir.The party has also held an “Ethanol Town Hall” and launched a nationwide signature campaign against the policy, arguing that vehicle owners should not be forced to use ethanol-blended fuel without adequate safeguards.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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Amendments to payments act may pave way – what it means Supreme Court to hear plea by six NEET-UG 2026 candidates over alleged OMR sheet discrepancies Keerthy Suresh reveals she stayed awake for 41 hours amid back-to-back shoots, calls it ‘a blessing’: ‘No problems to complain about’ 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could Born with a complex heart condition, a 6-year-old signed with the Carolina Panthers for one day and scored a touchdown in an NFL stadium Only 4 companies? Critics say barring small companies from hiring H-1B for 1-2 years is not enough “Anyone who receives a madrassa education does not chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’,” said Keshav Prasad Maurya. NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Tuesday triggered a political row after claiming that people educated in madrassas “develop a terrorist-like mindset”.His remarks drew sharp criticism from the Samajwadi Party and prompted a defence of madrassa education from religious leaders.Speaking to reporters at Vidhan Bhavan, Maurya alleged that madrassa students do not express patriotic slogans and linked their education to extremism.”Anyone who receives a madrassa education does not chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ nor sing ‘Vande Mataram’, and develops a terrorist-like mindset,” he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.The remarks were strongly criticised by senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav, who accused the BJP of harbouring extremists.”The BJP nurtures terrorists, and they are found right in their offices. The BJP provides training to all these terrorists, and they are found in their offices and homes,” Yadav said.Maurya’s statement also drew a response from Maulana Imam Maqbool, who runs a madrassa in Barabanki. He said madrassas provide both religious and modern education and rejected any attempt to associate them with Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesterrorism.According to Maqbool, students at madrassas study not only the Holy Quran but also subjects such as Urdu, Hindi, History, English, Science, Mathematics and Computer Studies.He said many madrassa graduates have gone on to become doctors and engineers and expressed hope that more students would join the civil services as IAS and IPS officers.Maqbool added that madrassas have always promoted patriotism, brotherhood and peace, describing it as unfortunate to link them with terrorism.He also said the Holy Quran teaches people not to speak ill of others or harbour negative thoughts against them.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. 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The remarks drew criticism from opposition parties and members of Bose’s family.The BJP, however, has rejected the suggestion that the comments amounted to disrespect towards Netaji, maintaining that they were part of a political disagreement rather than an attack on his legacy.Mamata also used the Facebook Live address to raise several other political issues, including the treatment of young protesters who had demonstrated over alleged examination irregularities. She alleged that members of the Gen-Z movement had been branded “anti-national”, tortured and that their families had faced threats.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesShe further claimed that thousands of TMC workers had been jailed in West Bengal following the elections, accusing the BJP of turning the state into a “mega prison”.Mamata also alleged that TMC MPs and MLAs were being pressured to join the BJP or face imprisonment. She questioned whether the police had any role in coercing elected representatives to switch political allegiance.Mamata also raised concerns over the ongoing census exercise in Bengal, alleging that political parties had not been involved in the process and expressing doubts over whether it would be conducted fairly.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can HappenUdhayanidhi Stalin Detained Over Trisha Row |FIR, Political Storm & “I’ll Face It Legally” ExplainedPulwama Man Held With Hand Grenade, Anti-National Posters After Kulgam Terror AttackHigh-Level Probe Ordered As Security Forces Launch Massive Valley-Wide Manhunt | WatchSC Clarifies ‘Criminal Antecedents’ Caveat;CJP Demands Immediate Withdrawal Of FIRs Against StudentsAssam Govt Launches Relief Package As Over 1.36 Lakh People Remain Flood Affected | WatchIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?123PhotostoriesTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips5 hair oils that may be making your dandruff worse5 signs your partner is falling out of love with you: What to watch for before it’s too lateFrom Collarwali to Charger: 5 legendary tigers of IndiaNot lemon, baking soda or detergent: This one ingredient can remove foul smell permanently from water bottles and lunch boxesThe 7 germiest things in your hotel room that most guests touch without thinking123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Sshura Khan shares adorable post-surgery video of ‘favourite entertainer’ Arbaaz Khan singing and dancing with daughter in emotional birthday note: ‘You’ve made life happier, crazier, and definitely never boring’ Speech delays and modern parenting: Common habits that could affect your child’s language development | Drone hunters: How helicopters are becoming the battlefield’s new predator Scientists discover Greenland sharks can survive for centuries with functioning eyesight, overturning the long-held belief that they are blind Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has been living in Delhi since August 5, 2025 (File photo/AP) NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said the government has no involvement in a proposed media event related to former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, stressing that it is being organised by a “private media entity” and that New Delhi does not endorse any views that may be expressed at the forum.The event is scheduled for Wednesday, on the second anniversary of Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as Bangladesh prime minister. She stepped down on August 5, 2024, following weeks of student-led protests and has been living in Delhi since then.”The interaction you refer to is being organised by a private media entity. The government has no involvement whatsoever in it. Neither does it endorse any views that may be expressed at the forum,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters during a bi-weekly media briefing.His remarks came a day after Bangladesh’s state minister for foreign affairs, Shama Obaed Islam, asked New Delhi to clarify whether it supported the online meeting of the Awami League chief.“We are moving forward with India with a forward-looking approach. We don’t want it to be damaged, and I firmly believe that India doesn’t want it either. So, India has to clarify whether it is supporting it or not,” she said while addressing reporters at the ministry of foreign affairs in Dhaka.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe issue was also discussed during a meeting between Bangladesh’s foreign affairs adviser Humayun Kabir and India’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Dhaka, Dinesh Trivedi, on Monday.The event at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi will mark Sheikh Hasina’s first public appearance since her ouster. The former prime minister, who recently announced plans to return to Bangladesh by December, has been sentenced to death by an International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka for “crimes against humanity” in connection with her government’s crackdown on student protesters.She has rejected the verdict, calling it political vendetta.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUdhayanidhi Stalin Released Hours After Arrest Over ‘Double Meaning’ RemarkSC Extends Section 498A Protection To Women In Marriage-Like Live-In RelationshipsWhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review, Users Locked Out As Company Admits Mistakes Can HappenUdhayanidhi Stalin Detained Over Trisha Row |FIR, Political Storm & “I’ll Face It Legally” ExplainedPulwama Man Held With Hand Grenade, Anti-National Posters After Kulgam Terror AttackHigh-Level Probe Ordered As Security Forces Launch Massive Valley-Wide Manhunt | WatchSC Clarifies ‘Criminal Antecedents’ Caveat;CJP Demands Immediate Withdrawal Of FIRs Against StudentsAssam Govt Launches Relief Package As Over 1.36 Lakh People Remain Flood Affected | WatchIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?123PhotostoriesTamannaah Bhatia turns heads with 3 dramatically different looksBleeding gums may be warning you about more than your teeth: Doctor explains the link to heart disease, stroke and diabetesThe way you react today becomes your child’s inner voice tomorrow: 7 everyday moments that shape your child’s future more than any parenting advice ever could13 iconic ice creams from around the world every dessert lover should tryHow to talk to toddlers to nurture intelligence: Science-backed tips5 hair oils that may be making your dandruff worse5 signs your partner is falling out of love with you: What to watch for before it’s too lateFrom Collarwali to Charger: 5 legendary tigers of IndiaNot lemon, baking soda or detergent: This one ingredient can remove foul smell permanently from water bottles and lunch boxesThe 7 germiest things in your hotel room that most guests touch without thinking123Hot PicksCJP nationwide tourGold Rate TodayMJPRU resultBSE SensexRBI FD ruleManmohan Singh LiberhanKarnataka cabinet expansionUdhayanidhi StalinD Y PatilTop TrendingFaridabad MurderUdhayanidhi StalinPanchkula Army Captain Wife DeathPappu Yadav Slipper AttackPM ModiKarnataka Cabinet ExpansionTrisha KrishnanD Y Patil DeathBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh ‘Never got the credit he deserved’: Sunil Gavaskar compares Ajinkya Rahane to Rahul Dravid Malaika Arora performs traditional puja after buying new Rs 28 lakh SUV, viral video divides social media 6 simple ways to protect your plants from heavy rain and strong monsoon winds | Watch: Guatemala on high alert as Fuego volcano erupts near capital North Carolina man worked 100-hour weeks for 58 years to save a bankrupt boat company, rejected a $400 million offer and gave it to charity | World News Supreme Court directs RBI (ANI image) The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, directed banks, financial intermediaries, regulators and law enforcement agencies to work together to curb the rising menace of “digital arrest” scams and improve the recovery of money lost to cyber fraud.Hearing a suo motu matter ‘In Re: Victims of Digital Arrest Related to Forged Documents’, the court called for a coordinated institutional response, including faster grievance redressal, stronger mechanisms to restore victims’ money and wider public awareness campaigns.The apex court directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on mule accounts within four weeks, PTI cites.Mule accounts are bank accounts used by cybercriminals to receive, transfer or route money obtained through fraud. The court said stronger systems are needed to identify, freeze and prevent the misuse of such accounts.States directed to strengthen cyber fraud responseThe Supreme Court has also directed all states to operationalise cyber fraud grievance redressal and money restoration mechanisms so that complaints can be acted upon promptly and recovery efforts can begin without delay.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe apex court directed the Centre to examine the feasibility of creating a shared liability and victim compensation framework for cyber fraud cases.The court also asked an Inter-Departmental Committee to consult banks and financial intermediaries on measures to tackle digital arrest scams. It said institutions must work together to detect fraudulent transactions early and improve the chances of recovering money for victims.The step comes a week after the Supreme Court suggested that the Centre consider formally defining ‘digital arrest’ as a separate offence under criminal law, with stringent penalties for those found guilty.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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