VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Closer to Maldives’: DC tag KL Rahul as Pietersen reacts to CSK mentor call; here’s why Non-Vegetarian Thali Price March 2026: Home-cooked non-veg thali gets cheaper in March, veg meal cost stays flat: Report Kartik Aaryan moves Bombay High Court over alleged misuse of personality rights; seeks action against online platforms | Hindi Movie News Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult back as MI bowl first vs RR in 11-over match – check full playing XI Russia, China veto UN resolution to reopen Strait of Hormuz . NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Tuesday to present him with a Bastar 2.0 development blueprint, aimed at transformation of the once Naxal-infested region into a hub for infrastructure expansion, innovation-led growth, start-ups and tourism. Bastar was recently declared as free from Left-wing extremism after all CPI(Maoist) leaders of standing were either eliminated or chose to surrender. The region, which had borne the brunt of Naxal violence for decades, depriving the local tribals of benefits of development and welfare schemes, is now the focus of a major development and welfare push. Presenting a forward-looking vision for Bastar’s development, Sai, during discussions with the prime minister, highlighted the region’s growth potential and outlined a transformative approach to accelerate economic progress and improve the quality of life of its people.The chief minister also invited the prime minister to visit Bastar during the monsoon season, for laying foundation stones of several projects and inaugurating key initiatives aimed at ushering in a new era of growth. The projects include the Raoghat–Jagdalpur railway line, expansion of Jagdalpur airport, a super-specialty hospital, a medical college in Dantewada, and the development of ‘education cities’ in Jagargunda and Orchha.The Bastar blueprint, Sai underlined, is built around the core strategy of “saturate, connect, facilitate, empower, and engage”. “This approach aims to ensure rapid and inclusive expansion of basic infrastructure and essential services across the region. A key focus is on integrating remote and previously isolated villages into the mainstream through a robust road network….the plan includes the construction of 228 new roads and 267 bridges,” a Chhattisgarh govt official told TOI.To boost livelihoods, the state government has outlined a focused three-year plan aimed at doubling household incomes. The objective is to raise the monthly earnings of nearly 85% of families from Rs 15,000 to Rs 30,000 by 2029, thereby improving overall economic stability in the region.In the tourism sector, key destinations such as Chitrakote and Tirathgarh Waterfalls, along with Kanger Valley National Park, are being developed with enhanced infrastructure and visitor facilities. Adventure tourism projects, including a canopy walk and a glass bridge, are also underway to attract a wider range of tourists. About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal ProvocationAssam Passport Row Turns Personal: Himanta Sarma Takes ‘Peda’ Jibe At Pawan Khera, Congress Responds’Pakistan Will Be Divided Into…’: Rajnath Singh’s Strong Response To Khawaja Asif’s Kolkata ThreatAhead Of Vikram Misri’s US Visit, Sergio Gor’s High Level Meetings Set Stage For Key Strategic TalksAfter US Rescue Ops Inside Iran, Question Emerges, Could India Have Attempted Such Mission In 2019?123PhotostoriesStep inside Kapil Dev’s Delhi residence that defines understated luxurySimple remedies to attract wealth based on your numberHappy birthday Jackie Chan: ‘Drunken Master’, ‘Police Story’ to ‘Rush Hour’ – The legend’s greatest hitsHeartbroken? 7 inspiring quotes on why this isn’t the end of your storyBrad Pitt, Tom Cruise and more: Hollywood stars who adore Bollywood actors, trends and movies4 non-negotiable rules for a healthy relationshipTamil Nadu’s Buckingham Canal gets Rs 45 crore makeover: Walkways, cycling tracks, Miyawaki forests planned7 career mistakes that stop smart people from growing, and how to fix them6 Japanese ideas that quietly help calm an overthinking mind5 Times Brad Pitt made us fall in love with his characters: Benjamin Button, Lt. 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Aviation ministry joint secretary Asangba Chuba Ao said Tuesday Indian airlines on an average had 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, a number that is now down to 80-90. Apart from monetary losses caused by this decline, airlines now have to take much longer routes to and from the west at a time when aviation turbine fuel prices (ATF) prices have increased globally.Chuba Ao said: “The aviation ministry is actively working with all stakeholders… exploring all means of who we can support the industry, especially airlines and to bring down the cost which eventually will be passed on to consumers. All measures are being explored to ensure that the sector remains buoyant.”The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had recently granted a temporary relaxation in flight duty time limitations (FDTL) for pilots operating long-haul flights to and from the west, allowing fatigued pilots to fly for longer than before due to the longer routes flights have to take now. The relaxation is valid till April 30. “It will be revisited. We still have some time. It is an evolving situation and taking into consideration what happens in coming days, this dispensation will be relooked at. If required, we will take the necessary call at that point of time,’ he said.Meanwhile, after IndiGo, Air India has also hiked fuel surcharge due to aviation turbine fuel (ATF) base prices more than doubling for international flights and increasing by 25% for domestic ones. From Wednesday morning, Air India domestic fuel surcharge will be revised from a flat Rs 399 to between Rs 299 and 899 depending on distance.The old fuel surcharge of Rs 399 for SAARC flights will increase to $24. Surcharge for other international flights has been revised to be between $50 (for West Asia flights) and $280 (for North America and Australia flights).End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal ProvocationAssam Passport Row Turns Personal: Himanta Sarma Takes ‘Peda’ Jibe At Pawan Khera, Congress Responds’Pakistan Will Be Divided Into…’: Rajnath Singh’s Strong Response To Khawaja Asif’s Kolkata ThreatAhead Of Vikram Misri’s US Visit, Sergio Gor’s High Level Meetings Set Stage For Key Strategic TalksAfter US Rescue Ops Inside Iran, Question Emerges, Could India Have Attempted Such Mission In 2019?123Photostories5 fun and unusual vacation ideas for the summer holidays in IndiaStep inside Kapil Dev’s Delhi residence that defines understated luxurySimple remedies to attract wealth based on your numberHappy birthday Jackie Chan: ‘Drunken Master’, ‘Police Story’ to ‘Rush Hour’ – The legend’s greatest hitsHeartbroken? 7 inspiring quotes on why this isn’t the end of your storyBrad Pitt, Tom Cruise and more: Hollywood stars who adore Bollywood actors, trends and movies4 non-negotiable rules for a healthy relationshipTamil Nadu’s Buckingham Canal gets Rs 45 crore makeover: Walkways, cycling tracks, Miyawaki forests planned7 career mistakes that stop smart people from growing, and how to fix them6 Japanese ideas that quietly help calm an overthinking mind123Hot PicksLuka Doncic InjuryUpdated IPL Points TableOil PriceSilver Rate TodayLPG NewsPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingRory McilroyBlake LivelyKerala pollsWest Bengal assembly electionEA FC 26 Team of the SeasonKerala ElectionStrait of HormuzIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date US stocks today: Wall Street slides as Donald Trump’s Iran deadline rattles markets; oil surges AI images of Sushant Singh Rajput as Ram leaves sister Shweta Singh Kirti emotional: ‘Nobody could have played Ram more beautifully’ | Hindi Movie News India unlikely to revise fiscal deficit target immediately despite Middle East shock, capex stays priority: Report Is JD Vance unaware of Trump’s Iran strikes? VP caught off guard at press briefing as reporters ask him to check phone Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says, ‘1,531 colonies to be regularised under new housing scheme’ | India News India EV sales hit record 24.5 lakh in FY26; cars jump 84%, two- and three-wheelers lead volumes UK blocks Kanye West’s entry over his past antisemitic remarks; Wireless Festival cancelled | Personality test: Choose a tree and see what it reveals about your hidden talent Evacuating the ‘Dudes’: How US pulled off a high-risk rescue of F-15 pilots in Iran Trump, Rubio working to revoke visas of 3000-4000 Iranian elites living in US, says Katie Miller NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday arrested five people, including a Pakistani terrorist who was wanted for 16 years, as it busted a “deep-rooted” interstate Lashkar-e-Taiba module.According to officials, Pakistani terrorist Abdullah alias Abu Hureira was captured on Monday along with another Pakistani national in an operation that comes six months after the dismantling of a “white-collar” terror cell centred at Faridabad’s Al-Falah University.Officials said that Srinagar Police, in a joint operation with police forces of other states and central agencies, carried out searches at 19 locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Haryana. The raids led to the recovery of a large cache of weapons, including four AK assault rifles, pistols, hand grenades, and electronic gadgets.The operation, which began on March 31 and was monitored by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, who camped in Srinagar, has unveiled the funding and financial pattern of the LeT, officials said.Officials said that three Srinagar residents identified as Mohammad Naqeeb Bhat, Adil Rashid Bhat, and Ghulam Mohammad Mir alias Mama were among the five arrested. They are accused of providing shelter, food, and logistical support to the terrorists.The elaborate network began to unravel on March 31 when the first of the three Srinagar residents, Naqeeb Bhat, was arrested from the Pandach area along with a pistol and other incriminating material.During his questioning, he said that he was part of the LeT and procured the arms and ammunition from another associate, Adil Rashid of Zakoora. He also provided support to foreign terrorists, the officials said.Who are the two Pakistani terroristsAccording to officials, the two Pakistani terrorists are categorised as “A+” grade militants. They infiltrated India approximately 16 years ago and remained active across various districts of the Kashmir Valley, commanding around 40 foreign terrorists over the years, most of whom have since been neutralised, the officials said.Officials said that Abdullah and Usman may have used false identities to move outside the Valley. Probe findings also suggest that one foreign terrorist managed to travel outside the country on a valid passport made from forged documents.More arrests could be in the offing, with the investigation in progress to identify additional associates, financiers, facilitators, safe houses, and inter-state linkages, they said.Incriminating material has been seized from several hideouts in various parts of Srinagar and other cities. These include three AK-47 rifles, one AK-Krinkov rifle, pistols, hand grenades, electronic equipment, and gadgets, the officials said.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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Here’s how it all went wrong | NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday issued an advisory for its nationals still residing in Iran to stay where they are for the next 48 hours and to remain indoors. “In continuation of previous advisories, Indian nationals who are still in Iran must stay where they are for the next 48 hours, avoiding all electric, military installations and upper floors of multi-storey buildings, remaining indoors, and coordinating any highway movement strictly with the Embassy,” said the Indian Embassy in Iran is an advisory shared on X.,”Those in Embassy-hired hotels should stay put indoors while maintaining regular contact with on-site embassy teams. All are requested to monitor official updates closely. The Embassy’s emergency numbers (+989128109115; +989128109109; +989128109102; +989932179359) remain operational,” it further added.Tensions continue to escalate in Iran with Trump’s fresh warning that “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”, directed at the Middle Eastern nation. This comes as Trump gave Tehran a deadline to comply with US demands or face broader action by 8 pm ET, Tuesday.US and Israel also launched fresh strikes targeting the strategic Kharg island and several key infrastructure sites like bridges.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 MediaVideosTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal ProvocationAssam Passport Row Turns Personal: Himanta Sarma Takes ‘Peda’ Jibe At Pawan Khera, Congress Responds’Pakistan Will Be Divided Into…’: Rajnath Singh’s Strong Response To Khawaja Asif’s Kolkata ThreatAhead Of Vikram Misri’s US Visit, Sergio Gor’s High Level Meetings Set Stage For Key Strategic TalksAfter US Rescue Ops Inside Iran, Question Emerges, Could India Have Attempted Such Mission In 2019?’India’s Global Rise Needs Military Edge’: Michael Rubin Urges Delhi To Match Power With Capability123PhotostoriesStep inside Kapil Dev’s Delhi residence that defines understated luxurySimple remedies to attract wealth based on your numberHappy birthday Jackie Chan: ‘Drunken Master’, ‘Police Story’ to ‘Rush Hour’ – The legend’s greatest hitsHeartbroken? 7 inspiring quotes on why this isn’t the end of your storyBrad Pitt, Tom Cruise and more: Hollywood stars who adore Bollywood actors, trends and movies4 non-negotiable rules for a healthy relationshipTamil Nadu’s Buckingham Canal gets Rs 45 crore makeover: Walkways, cycling tracks, Miyawaki forests planned7 career mistakes that stop smart people from growing, and how to fix them6 Japanese ideas that quietly help calm an overthinking mind5 Times Brad Pitt made us fall in love with his characters: Benjamin Button, Lt. 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What you see first reveals what you fear the most in relationships | Simple remedies to attract wealth based on your number ‘Standards should not be lowered’: How Tharoor reacted to Kharge’s ‘people illiterate in Gujarat’ remark Don’t blame Frisco people for H-1B takeover, blame Congress: Expert on hatred against Indians in Texas AI- generated image NEW DELHI: Private weather forecasting agency, Skymet, on Tuesday predicted ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall this year amid risk of El Niño whose impact is expected to develop increasingly during the second half (Aug-Sept) of the four-month season, beginning June.If that happens, India’s farm sector, which is already staring at the possibility of high input (fertiliser and diesel) costs due to war in west Asia, may face additional tough conditions as more than half of the country’s farming operations depend on monsoon rains for irrigation.Though the IMD is expected to release its forecast – considered the most authoritative one – either later this week or next week, the possibility of subpar monsoon is not ruled out at this juncture as the country’s national weather forecaster and the global agencies too earlier indicated gradual increase of development of El Niño conditions towards the later phase of the monsoon season.El Nino – climate conditions associated with warming of the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean – invariably linked to depressed monsoon rains in the Indian sub-continent.“Skymet expects the upcoming monsoon to be ‘below normal’ to the tune of 94% (with an error margin of +/-5%) of the long-period average (LPA) of 868.6 mm for the four-month long period from June to Sept. The spread is below normal, being 90-95% of LPA,” said the private forecaster.It underlined 40% probability of ‘below normal’ monsoon rainfall with another 30% indicating possibility of ‘drought’ (when the monsoon rains fall below 90% of the LPA) this year.In terms of geographical distribution of rainfall, Skymet expects the core monsoon rainfed zone of central and western parts of the country to witness “inadequate rainfall”.“Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan are likely to observe less than normal rains, and more so, during Aug-Sept. East and northeastern parts will be placed better than the rest of the country,” it said.“Equatorial Pacific ocean-atmosphere coupling is now stronger than before. El Niño is expected during the early phase of the southwest monsoon and will keep growing stronger till fall of the year. El Niño return may presage a weaker monsoon. The second half of the season is likely to be more erratic and irregular,” said Jatin Singh, managing director, Skymet.The weather agency, however, noted a “strong positive” Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) – another climatic phenomena linked to monsoon rains – during the season has the potential to “partially avert the ill effects of El Niño”. “IOD is expected to be neutral or delicately positive. It will contribute to a decent start of monsoon. However, the chances of monsoon getting impaired during the second half of season can not be dismissed. The seasonal rainfall distribution will be at risk of being diverse and biased,” said the Skymet.According to its monthly scale forecast, the monsoon rains in June are expected to be normal (101% of the monthly LPA) but it will gradually decrease quantitatively with 95% of the LPA in July, 92% of the LPA in August and 89% of the LPA in September.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal ProvocationAssam Passport Row Turns Personal: Himanta Sarma Takes ‘Peda’ Jibe At Pawan Khera, Congress Responds’Pakistan Will Be Divided Into…’: Rajnath Singh’s Strong Response To Khawaja Asif’s Kolkata ThreatAhead Of Vikram Misri’s US Visit, Sergio Gor’s High Level Meetings Set Stage For Key Strategic TalksAfter US Rescue Ops Inside Iran, Question Emerges, Could India Have Attempted Such Mission In 2019?’India’s Global Rise Needs Military Edge’: Michael Rubin Urges Delhi To Match Power With CapabilityGovt Boosts 5-Kg LPG Allocation For Migrants As Supply Pressure Grows123PhotostoriesHappy birthday Jackie Chan: ‘Drunken Master’, ‘Police Story’ to ‘Rush Hour’ – The legend’s greatest hitsHeartbroken? 7 inspiring quotes on why this isn’t the end of your storyBrad Pitt, Tom Cruise and more: Hollywood stars who adore Bollywood actors, trends and movies4 non-negotiable rules for a healthy relationshipTamil Nadu’s Buckingham Canal gets Rs 45 crore makeover: Walkways, cycling tracks, Miyawaki forests planned7 career mistakes that stop smart people from growing, and how to fix them6 Japanese ideas that quietly help calm an overthinking mind5 Times Brad Pitt made us fall in love with his characters: Benjamin Button, Lt. 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Sai Sudarshan gives big update on injury Bullion weakens: Silver down Rs 2,000, gold slips Rs 600 ahead of Donald Trump’s Iran deadline Universities of Wisconsin board to vote on firing President Jay Rothman amid leadership dispute ‘I don’t feel judged or abused when I’m vulnerable,’ says Janhvi Kapoor on love with Shikhar Pahariya, calls him safe space ‘Love you to the Moon’: Artemis II astronauts propose naming lunar crater after commander’s late wife Tamil Nadu assembly polls: AIADMK’s Leema Rose Martin is the richest candidate with Rs 1,049 crore assets US-Israel launches fresh strikes on Kharg island — why this oil hub is vital for Iran Indefinite curfew imposed in 5 valley districts in Manipur following the death of two children in a bomb attack NEW DELHI: The Manipur government imposed an indefinite curfew across four valley districts—Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and Kakching—after two children were killed in a bomb blast that triggered violent protests and clashes with security forces. The state government has also decided to hand over the probe into the blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).District magistrates of the four districts issued separate orders prohibiting the movement of people outside their residences with immediate effect from April 7 until further notice. “The order shall not apply to government agencies engaged in maintenance of law and order, essential emergency and health services,” the notification stated.Earlier in the day, the government suspended internet and mobile data services, including broadband, VSATs and VPN, for three days in five valley districts in view of the tense law and order situation.Announcing the handover of the bomb attack case to the NIA, Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said the decision was taken after discussions with the state home minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh and other MLAs. Condemning the attack, the CM said, “The act appears to be the handiwork of individuals or groups with vested interests in disturbing the prevailing peace in the State.” He added that a massive search operation was underway with combined forces of the State Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, supported by helicopter surveillance. “The culprits will be caught at the earliest,” the CM assured.Manipur home minister Singh described the attackers as “peace disruptors who try to derail normalcy whenever the situation begins to improve.” He said during a high-level security meeting chaired by the CM, orders were given to capture the perpetrators of the Tronglaobi blast “dead or alive.” The state has also redeployed commandos in hill areas after a long gap, using bulletproof vehicles to bolster security operations, he added.Violence erupted in Bishnupur district earlier on Tuesday after two children, a five-year-old boy and a five-month-old girl, died of a bomb blast after suspected militants hurled a bomb at their home in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai area in Bishnupur district around 1.05 am. Their mother was also injured and admitted to the hospital for treatment. The blast set off widespread protests in the area, with demonstrators blocking the Imphal-Tidim Road and setting several trucks ablaze.Angry protesters stormed a CRPF camp near Gelmol, a few hundred metres from the bomb blast site, torching vehicles and vandalising property. At least two people were killed and five others injured when CRPF personnel opened fire on the mob, officials said.Appealing for calm, the CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh urged people “not to give in to emotions” and to cooperate with security operations aimed at restoring peace. He also visited the injured family members at Raj Medicity Hospital in Imphal and announced ex gratia assistance for the victims’ families.Local MLA Thongam Shanti Singh and former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh were among those who condemned the incident. Shanti Singh described it as a “heinous act of violence” and an “act of terrorism,” while N Biren Singh said he was “deeply pained by the loss of innocent lives,” calling the attack “a horrific act against civilians, especially children.”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 MediaVideos’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal ProvocationAssam Passport Row Turns Personal: Himanta Sarma Takes ‘Peda’ Jibe At Pawan Khera, Congress Responds’Pakistan Will Be Divided Into…’: Rajnath Singh’s Strong Response To Khawaja Asif’s Kolkata ThreatAhead Of Vikram Misri’s US Visit, Sergio Gor’s High Level Meetings Set Stage For Key Strategic TalksAfter US Rescue Ops Inside Iran, Question Emerges, Could India Have Attempted Such Mission In 2019?’India’s Global Rise Needs Military Edge’: Michael Rubin Urges Delhi To Match Power With CapabilityGovt Boosts 5-Kg LPG Allocation For Migrants As Supply Pressure Grows123PhotostoriesHappy birthday Jackie Chan: ‘Drunken Master’, ‘Police Story’ to ‘Rush Hour’ – The legend’s greatest hitsBrad Pitt, Tom Cruise and more: Hollywood stars who adore Bollywood actors, trends and moviesTamil Nadu’s Buckingham Canal gets Rs 45 crore makeover: Walkways, cycling tracks, Miyawaki forests planned6 Japanese ideas that quietly help calm an overthinking mind5 Times Brad Pitt made us fall in love with his characters: Benjamin Button, Lt. 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We have to make the public aware; the rest will follow,” Bhagwat said.He acknowledged the constraints of keeping cows in cities, and suggested people support ‘gaushalas’ (cow shelters) instead.The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief was speaking on the 452nd birth anniversary of Malook Das ji Maharaj at Malook Peeth in Vrindavan.”If public sentiment (jan bhavna) exists, the system has to accept it,” he said.Bhagwat referred to the landmark Supreme Court judgment that paved the way for the construction of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.”The Ram temple did not come up between 2014 and 2019. It came after 2019. Why? The Supreme Court, which used to say that it had other very important matters, gave a unanimous judgment,” he said.Bhagwat said the apex court gave the judgment because of the “feelings” across the country. “Similarly, the same feeling should be visible for the cows. You are also making efforts, we are also making efforts.” The decades-long struggle for the Ram temple in Ayodhya ended in 2019 with the Supreme Court judgment.A ‘bhoomi pujan’ ritual at the temple construction site was held in August 2020 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by a ‘pran pratishtha’ ceremony in January 2024.According to a statement issued after the event by the organisers, Bhagwat said he had no doubt India would become a world leader.”India, taking inspiration from its saints and its spiritual values, will provide a new direction to the world,” Bhagwat said.On the unrest in West Asia, the RSS chief said that the time has now come for “India to emerge as a ‘Vishwa Guru’ and to make a new, happy, and beautiful world.” Bhagwat stressed the need for enlightenment for everyone and urged the people to observe not only the words of the saints, but also the sentiments underlying them.He said that for 452 years, the Maluk Peeth kept the tradition of Saint Maluk Das alive. Everyone should draw lessons on the philosophy of life from this example.”There cannot be (any) religion without truth and compassion. Everyone should live together in harmony. Compassion enters one’s life when the suffering of others feels like one’s own suffering,” he said.Responding to Mahant Rajendra Das Maharaj’s demand for a complete ban on cow slaughter, Bhagwat said transform society into devotees of the cow, and cow slaughter will stop on its own.”Empower… This would be a courageous step. Cow products will be taken to every single person. 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