VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Updated: Jun 28, 2026, 12:47 IST Hansraj College launches Campus Connect programme ahead of DU UG admissions 2026; check details Shah Rukh Khan and the case of mistaken identity: When a fan mistook King Khan for Akshay Kumar: ‘I was absolutely confused’ Weekly Wealth Horoscope Predictions, June 28 to July 04, 2026: Your money luck for the week AI helps read 2,000-year-old papyrus scroll PHerc 1667 as scientists fully unwrap it, revealing… AITC files police complaint against rebel leaders (ANI images) All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Sunday lodged a police complaint alleging that several rebel leaders forged the party’s name, symbol and official letterhead to impersonate the organisation.In a letter addressed to the Officer-in-Charge of New Town Police Station under the Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate, the AITC sought legal action against Arup Roy, Ritabrata Banerjee, Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha, Biplab Mitra and others over an incident that allegedly took place at Novotel Kolkata Hotel & Residences in New Town on June 22.The party requested the police to treat the complaint as information under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and initiate action in accordance with the law.Seeks immediate legal actionThe party claimed that the forged letterhead was subsequently used to submit a letter dated June 22, 2026, to the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, with Banerjee allegedly impersonating himself as the “General Secretary” of the AITC.”Ritabrata Banerjee forged the Symbol and Name of the AITC to fraudulently create the Letter Head of the AITC using which he submitted a letter dated June 22, 2026 to the Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly impersonating himself to be the ‘General Secretary’,” reads the letter.AITC has alleged that the use of its name and election symbol amounted to forgery and impersonation, and has urged the police to investigate the matter and take immediate legal action against those named in the complaint.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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Bhagyaraj – Watch Weekly Career Horoscope, June 28 to July 04, 2026: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your Career ‘We’ve never met in person’: Novak Djokovic reveals special years-long bond with Virat Kohli 124 drones downed, civilians killed: Russia-Ukraine cross-border attacks escalate Picture from X NEW DELHI: India has launched Operation Amistad as a humanitarian relief and rescue mission in the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.Venezuela was hit by two powerful earthquakes in the northern part of the country, killing over 1,400 people and causing widespread destruction.The humanitarian mission was announced by the ministry of external affairs.As part of the mission, two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft departed for Venezuela on June 26 carrying relief supplies, a 41-member Indian Army medical and rescue team, and two BHISHM Cube portable hospitals, the MEA said.The relief package includes 30 tonnes of humanitarian supplies, six tonnes of medicines and medical equipment, and a self-sufficient Indian Army Field Hospital capable of providing emergency medical care, trauma management and life-saving surgical support.The 41-member contingent comprises rescue personnel and medical professionals, including nine medical officers, who will assist Venezuelan authorities in search and rescue operations, emergency healthcare and humanitarian relief efforts.The Indian Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire said the two aircraft transited through Abidjan before continuing to Venezuela.In a post on X, the embassy said, “Operation Amistad – Responding to the devastating earthquake that struck northern Venezuela, the two Indian Airforce C17s transited through Abidjan enroute to Venezuela carrying 35 T of relief equipment, an Indian Army Field Hospital contingent and two BHISHM cubes. The contingent comprises 41 personnel, including nine medical officers, and is equipped to provide emergency medical care, trauma management, life-saving surgical support and other essential healthcare services to those affected by the earthquake. The team is carrying approximately six tonnes of medical stores and humanitarian relief supplies provided by the ministry of external affairs. In addition, one of the two aircraft is transporting a BHISHM Cube (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri) under India’s Aarogya Maitri Project.”The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has climbed to 1,430, with more than 3,200 people injured and over 50,000 still missing, as rescue teams raced against time on Saturday to locate survivors days after the powerful 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude quakes struck the country.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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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 MediaVideosMahua Moitra’s Explosive Attack Over Ram Mandir Donation Row| ’70 KG Silver, 1,250 KG Gold Missing?’Mumbai Police Foil Alleged Mass Poisoning Bid at Muharram Procession; 14,900 Toxic Capsules SeizedCong Seeks Bigger Role in UP Alliance; New In-Charge’s ‘Equal Share’ Pitch Raises Stakes: ReportsBharat Taxi Rolls Out as India’s First Cooperative Cab Service; 500-City Expansion PlannedSix Op Sindoor Personnel Honoured; Opposition Questions Rajnath Singh’s Parliament RemarksOver 1.2 Lakh Waqf Assets Still Await Verification As June 30 Deadline NearsKarnataka Man Pulls Out Crude Bombs After Lover ‘Refused’ To Marry Him, Dies In ExplosionNCB Report Warns Of Nitazenes, Myanmar Route; Flags Telegram As Key Hub For Drug AdsMaharashtra TET Exam Postponed After ‘Paper Leak’, 3 Arrested, CM Fadnavis Orders SIT ProbeFadnavis, Uddhav Share Flight Amid Shiv Sena Turmoil After Six MPs Switch Sides | Watch123PhotostoriesSuccess quote by Michelle Obama: It is only meaningful if…Best foods for brain health: Neurologist reveals what to eat to protect your memory, boost cognitive function, and lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s diseaseFSSAI issues notice to famous biscuit brand for misleading “100% Atta” claim: How to make preservative-free atta biscuit at homeCristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez finally getting married? 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They also accuse the rebel camp of holding unauthorised meetings while using the party’s official symbol and identity.The complaints came hours after the Ritabrata Banerjee-led breakaway faction held its second meeting within a week with former TMC councillors. According to sources, 47 former councillors attended the gathering at a private banquet hall in Kolkata’s Topsia area to discuss preparations for the upcoming civic polls and rebuilding the party’s organisation after its defeat in the recent assembly elections.Like the previous meeting held on June 22 in New Town, banners at Saturday’s event displayed the TMC’s grass-and-twin-flower symbol and the name “All India Trinamool Congress”, but did not feature photographs of party supremo Mamata Banerjee.Defending the dissident camp, expelled TMC MLA and deputy leader of the opposition in the Assembly Sandipan Saha asserted the group’s legitimacy.”We are the real Trinamool Congress. We have the numbers and are the principal opposition in the state assembly. There can be no question about our legitimacy. We have constituted our national working committee and will soon announce our political programmes,” Saha said.Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, who has also been expelled from Mamata Banerjee’s TMC, attended the meeting along with Saha, underscoring the rebel faction’s organisational push.Sources said discussions focused on formulating a strategy for the Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections, expected later this year following the completion of ward delimitation. The leaders also discussed extending legal assistance to party councillors and workers who have been arrested since the BJP came to power in West Bengal.Responding to the rebellion, senior TMC leader and MP Mahua Moitra dismissed the challenge and said the party’s electoral support remained firmly with Mamata Banerjee.”The rebel MLAs are more preoccupied with legal and organisational disputes than with political battle. Mamata Banerjee personally created the TMC symbol, and the party’s electoral support is based on her leadership rather than individual leaders. The votes received by the party belong to Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, and that any symbol endorsed by her would receive public support,” Moitra said.”The mandate of over 2.6 crore voters in favour of Mamata Banerjee remains intact despite recent defections. The departure of some councillors, MLAs, or MPs does not diminish the party’s public mandate. The party’s support base will remain unaffected by the exit of a limited number of elected representatives,” she added.The latest confrontation comes weeks after the West Bengal government dissolved the Kolkata Municipal Corporation board following the resignation of former mayor Firhad Hakim, transferring administrative powers to an appointed administrator ahead of the civic elections.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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India’s defence and aviation achievementsOn defence, PM Modi talked about the successful induction of indigenous naval platforms, saying INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray had joined the Indian Navy and that every aspect of their design and manufacturing was indigenous.Highlighting India’s progress in the aviation sector, he noted that the indigenously manufactured C-295 transport aircraft had completed its maiden flight and 40 such aircraft are being manufactured in India.Highlights Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima YojanaThe Prime Minister urged citizens to take advantage of the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), describing it as an affordable social security initiative.”The government is extending this protective shield to crores of families across the country. Under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, for an annual premium of just Rs 20, one gets accidental insurance cover of up to Rs 2 lakh,” he said.Warns against superstitionPrime Minister Modi also spoke about the dangers of superstition, urging people to rely on logic and facts rather than fear and misconceptions.”In Mann Ki Baat, let us now discuss a subject that is thousands of years old, one that has been deeply ingrained in human society for millennia. That subject is superstition. Superstition is often not merely a misconception; it begets fear, and when fear dominates the mind, a person stops seeing the truth. People steeped in superstition begin making decisions without logic or knowledge of the facts—decisions that lead to great harm,” he said.Hails public response to Middle East crisisReferring to the prevailing war-like situation in Middle East, the Prime Minister thanked citizens for responding positively to his appeal to conserve resources.”I had urged countrymen to avoid buying gold for some time, as far as possible. I am grateful to every citizen of the country; not only have they supported my appeal, they are also actively cooperating in every way,” he said.Modi said several families had informed him that they chose not to purchase new gold for weddings, instead opting to recycle old jewellery. He also noted that many people had postponed foreign travel and embraced carpooling to reduce fuel consumption.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Reports reveal the possible wedding date OFFSIDE: A not-so-brief guide to the Round of 32 in World Cup 2026 Millions drop Obamacare after Trump-backed subsidy rollback sends premiums soaring Simultaneous raids were conducted at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations NEW DELHI: Ayodhya Police on Sunday carried out simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple, as the investigation into the high-profile case intensified.Police teams, accompanied by local magistrates, searched the homes of the accused, including Lav Kush Mishra, Avinash Shukla and Ramashankar Yadav, according to police sources cited by news agency PTI.The searches come two days after an Ayodhya court remanded all eight accused to judicial custody till June 29.Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they are produced before the court on Monday.Rs 79.85 lakh recovered so farThe eight accused, Avinash Shukla, Anukalp Mishra, Lav Kush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Ram Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava and Ramashankar alias Tinnu Yadav, were associated with counting cash and valuables received as donations at the Ram Temple.According to the prosecution, investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh so far.The case has been registered under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita relating to theft by servant, criminal breach of trust, receiving stolen property and criminal conspiracy, along with sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act.The FIR was registered following the recommendation of a preliminary report submitted by a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government after allegations of misappropriation of temple donations surfaced earlier this month.Trust received resignations of Champat Rai, Anil MishraThe raids come amid a wider controversy surrounding the alleged embezzlement at the Ram Temple.The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Saturday said it had received the resignations of its general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra.The trust said it would consider the resignations at its next meeting and reiterated its commitment to ensuring a fair investigation and restoring devotees’ confidence.In its statement, the trust also assured devotees that silver bricks, jewellery and other offerings personally handed over to temple officials were “safe and fully accounted for.”The trust said the FIR in the case was lodged on the basis of the interim report submitted by the SIT constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government at the trust’s request, and that legal proceedings are under way.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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Sandhu Sai Durgha Tej’s ‘Sambarala Yeti Gattu’ enters final shooting schedule; Release date announcement soon Buying agricultural land in India? Here’s what you need to know Re-NEET UG 2026 answer key objection deadline ends today at 11:50 PM; apply here Prabhas says ‘Baahubali’ changed his life forever; says, ‘People in Italy and Peru knew me by my name’ Sunita Ahuja on joining ‘Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa’: ‘I said yes because of Ektaa Kapoor’ Candace Owens questions Erika Kirk’s ‘vision from God’ remark in resurfaced Charlie Kirk interview EY warns as import dependence crosses 90% in FY26 (File photo) EY (Ernst & Young LLP)), in its recent report, has warned India to significantly expand its strategic crude oil reserves as the country’s dependence on imported crude has crossed 90 per cent, leaving the economy increasingly vulnerable to global supply disruptions.Titled India’s Petroleum Economy: Coping with Vulnerabilities, the report said petroleum remains one of the country’s biggest external risks, with crude import dependence rising steadily from 55 per cent in FY1999 to more than 90 per cent in FY2026.”Going forward, India may need to augment its strategic crude oil reserves… Further, India may develop a detailed strategy for maintaining crude oil reserves which spells out the volume of reserves, strategy of purchases and releases from such reserves taking into account the relevant carrying costs,” the report stated.Domestic production declines as fuel demand risesThe report also highlighted that domestic crude production has continued to decline despite rising energy demand. India’s crude oil output peaked at 35.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY2012 but fell to 26 MMT in FY2026.It also mentioned that petroleum product consumption nearly tripled during the same period, increasing from 90.6 MMT in FY1999 to 243.2 MMT in FY2026, further widening the country’s dependence on imported crude.However, Refining efficiency improved by around 33 per cent between FY1998 and FY2026, enabling the country to strengthen exports of petroleum products.India’s strategic oil stocks remain limitedThe report also flagged India’s limited emergency crude reserves as a major concern.According to EY, citing data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), India currently holds about 21 million barrels in strategic crude reserves—enough for only around five days of consumption. In comparison, China maintains strategic reserves of nearly 1,397 million barrels.The consultancy advised India to begin expanding its strategic reserves once global crude markets stabilise, helping reduce the country’s exposure to geopolitical tensions and supply shocks.EY described India’s petroleum sector as having two contrasting characteristics: high dependence on imported crude, which remains a structural vulnerability, and a strong refining industry capable of exporting refined petroleum products.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. 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