VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Batwara 1947’ FIRST REVIEWS out: Sunny Deol’s performance holds strong impact, Preity Zinta is a joy to watch onscreen in this story of ‘resilience and human spirit’ She became a mom at 18 while living in poverty and thought she was selfish; 18 years later, this American woman helped her daughter get to her dream college How J.J. Watt went from CBS backup plan to the biggest threat to Tony Romo’s $180 million NFL TV future In 2000, drought began gripping the American West. By 2021, tree rings showed its driest 22-year period in 1,200 years SAD leader Sukhbir Badal attacked in Nanded, while Air India begins mandatory pilot screening (Photos: PTI). Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan while visiting a gurdwara in Nanded, with a police inspector also injured while protecting him.Air India has started mandatory substance screening for all its pilots from Thursday following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident.Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the US to sell Ukraine more Patriot interceptor missiles, saying 10% of the US stockpile could allow it to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks.The defence ministry has floated a nearly Rs 1 lakh crore RFP to acquire 60 Medium Transport Aircraft for the Indian Air Force.India faces the prospect of up to 100% US tariffs if a new Russian sanctions bill is cleared, though an Indian government source said talks so far have been reassuring.Here are top 5 stories of the daySukhbir Badal attacked with kirpan at Nanded gurdwara, cop injured while foiling assault: How it unfoldedShiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan while visiting Mata Sahib Gurdwara at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded on Thursday. Badal, who was accompanied by his wife and SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, as well as security personnel from Punjab and Maharashtra Police, suffered an injury to his hand and was taken to Yasho Sai Hospital in Nanded for treatment. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis sought information from the Nanded Superintendent of Police and spoke to Badal over the phone. Read full story. Watch JPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAir India group starts mandatory substance screening for all pilots from todayAir India group has from Thursday started mandatory substance screening for all pilots following the Phuket-Delhi flight serious incident. The move comes after the pilot-in-command of the Phuket flight tested positive for marijuana. Aviation secretary Samir Sinha had asked Air India to “take responsibility” and do whatever it takes to ensure safety. Air India said it had decided to undertake full screening of all group pilots for substances or medications that are not permitted under prevailing regulations. The testing is mandatory and will start on August 13. Read full story.Zelenskyy seeks 10% of US stockpile to ‘destroy all Russians’ missiles’: ReportUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States to sell Ukraine more Patriot interceptor missiles, saying even 5% of the US stockpile would help Kyiv survive the winter, while 10% could allow it to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks. Zelensky said Ukraine had two and a half times fewer interceptors this year than in 2025, while Russia had twice as many ballistic missiles per month. He said securing additional interceptors had become a daily priority and involved direct appeals to the US and negotiations with other allies. Read full story.IAF moves closer to Rs 1 lakh crore transport aircraft deal to replace ageing An-32 fleetThe defence ministry has floated a Request for Proposal worth close to Rs 1 lakh crore to acquire 60 Medium Transport Aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The move aims to retire the Soviet-era An-32 fleet, which has been in service with the IAF for four decades, with over 100 aircraft currently in service. The new aircraft is also slated to handle some missions currently undertaken by the ageing Il-76 fleet. Airbus’ A400M, Embraer’s C-390M Millennium and the C-130J are the top contenders in the race for the IAF’s Medium Transport Aircraft programme.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines Read full story.US tariff threat on Russian oil: Bill a concern for India, but ‘talks have been reassuring’India faces the prospect of being levied up to 100% tariffs if the Donald Trump administration is able to get a new Russian sanctions bill cleared and the US President exercises the power it would give to impose duties. An Indian government source told Reuters that while the sanctions bill on Russian oil purchases is a matter of concern, talks so far have been reassuring. The proposed Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 would empower the US President to levy tariffs of up to 100% on countries that purchase large volumes of crude oil and natural gas from Russia. Read full story.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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Who are Bob Iger and Josh Kushner? Meet the power duo behind the Lakers’ $12.5 billion takeover Trump admin urges Supreme Court to lift block on mail-voting order ahead of midterms election Rahul Gandhi stresses on ‘expression’ at the ‘Rachnatmak Congress National Convention’, at the Constitution Club, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party’s job was to make India “express itself” and claimed the BJP-led government was increasingly unsettled by people’s voices. Speaking at the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha also took several digs at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and the RSS.“Our job is very simple and we can drive them crazy…I am telling you, (PM) Narendra Modi does not sleep at night,” Rahul said. Referring to Shah, he added, “You saw (HM) Amit Shah, what did they used to call him? Chanakya? And Sardar Patel… Where has he disappeared? He could not enter Parliament House… Why? Because, for the first time, they are feeling India’s expression…”Gandhi said the Congress would seek to challenge what he described as the BJP’s attempt to impose a particular political order on the country.“What was happening at Jantar Mantar is that students want to express themselves. They are in pain, and they want to express themselves, and the government says no. We are going to create order at Jantar Mantar. You cannot express yourselves,” he said.“So their job and their political philosophy is to impose an order on India, an order that benefits them and certain other people. And our job is to make India express itself and break that order,” Gandhi added.He was referring to the protests at Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG paper leak. The CJP-led protest ended after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister, while opposition parties in Parliament demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the alleged police action against protesters.Gandhi also attacked the RSS, saying the organisation did not understand contemporary India. “I can understand if you are fighting the British Empire and suddenly you say, I’m feeling a bit scared. But you’re fighting a bunch of jokers. How can you feel scared? You’re literally fighting a bunch of jokers, clowns who have no idea about our philosophy, no idea about our history. I can naturally say this about my friends in the RSS. It’s obvious to me,” he said.“In fact, it’s obvious to most people that these people have no understanding of India. Why? Because somebody who cannot connect with India as it is today cannot understand India. To understand India, you can’t understand India 3,000 years ago. You have to understand it today, right now. And to understand it today, the only way to understand it today is to understand its expression,” he added.Rahul attacks govt over Iran war, ChinaThe LoP also criticised the government’s foreign policy, referring to the war in Iran and India’s ties with the US, Russia and Iran.“War broke out in Iran. For India—had it recognized its own strength and had its leader been someone like Indira Gandhi—this presented the greatest opportunity in the world,” he said.“What kind of opportunity? Iran was our old friend, America was our friend, and Russia was our friend. We could have stepped up, become relevant, and leveraged these friendships. But what actually happened? Nothing of the sort. Instead, Pakistan stepped in and took our place; Pakistan became the mediator, while India and Modi-ji simply looked on,” Gandhi claimed.He also alleged that the government was suppressing information about India’s border situation with China.“Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Narendra Modi have been completely deflated. They are calling up all the media editors, telling them, ‘Don’t publish this in your newspapers; suppress the story.’ They are causing direct harm to the country without a second thought,” he alleged.Gandhi further referred to the government’s response after the Galwan clash and claimed that India’s position had weakened its negotiations with China.“After the Galwan incident, the Prime Minister held a meeting—a Zoom call. He stated that China hadn’t taken a single inch of Indian territory. The Army said that our land had been taken. Just think about the message sent to China: Chinese negotiators asked our negotiators, ‘What nonsense are you talking about? Your own Prime Minister said no land was lost.’”He alleged that the government’s foreign-policy decisions were ultimately driven by political funding, adding, “And they did all of this solely to finance their political structure, to secure funds from Adani ji.”Rahul also criticised what he described as the government’s approach to diplomacy, saying foreign policy could not be reduced to personal relationships between leaders.“I don’t know where it came from; this idea got into their heads. I don’t know who put it there or where it came from, the idea that foreign policy means hugging politicians,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRecalling an incident from his childhood involving his grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi said she had returned from an official dinner in the US and told his mother, Sonia Gandhi, that “these Americans take me for a complete fool.”Gandhi said Indira Gandhi had noticed that then-US First Lady Nancy Reagan was wearing a dress of the same colour as her sari.“You aren’t just visiting a friend’s house. In this role, the Prime Minister of India doesn’t engage in mere friendship. They have no interest in friendship; their job is to protect the country,” he said.Read more: Rahul mocks PM; another Congress leader takes Meloni swipeGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday sharply criticised the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over the delay in introducing front-of-pack warning labels for packaged food products high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, warning that it would issue directions if the government failed to take a final decision.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran gave the Centre two weeks to place its final decision on record, making it clear that the government could either implement the proposed warning labels on its own or face judicial intervention.”This is your last chance. Next time we will dictate the judgment,” the bench said, according to ANI.The court repeatedly underlined that the issue was one of public health, particularly the health of children and questioned the government’s reluctance to move ahead with stronger nutritional warnings.”Why? You don’t want people of this country to remain healthy? More particularly growing children?” the bench asked during the hearing.Appearing for the Centre, additional solicitor general Brijender Chahar argued that applying strict warning standards could create complications for traditional Indian food items. He said products such as namkeen could end up carrying red warning symbols because of their fat or salt content.He also argued that international nutritional standards might not be directly applicable to Indian dietary habits, pointing out that even two eggs could exceed the prescribed daily fat limit.The court, however, was unconvinced.The bench said consumers were already aware that packaged foods contained sugar, fat and carbohydrates, but front-of-pack warning labels would provide a simpler and more effective way of communicating nutritional risks before a purchase was made.The judges also rejected the argument that warning labels could adversely affect manufacturers.According to ANI, the bench observed that the final decision to purchase a product would continue to rest with consumers and that commercial considerations could not take precedence over public health.During the proceedings, senior advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for a manufacturer, attempted to make submissions. The court responded by stating that the case concerned the health of citizens and that manufacturers could not determine government policy on the issue.Senior advocate Devadutt Kamat suggested that food products could be categorised differently and that detailed nutritional information should be displayed.The bench clarified that it was not opposed to any particular food product but was only seeking greater consumer awareness.”In this country, how many people can afford dry fruits? And how many children buy Kurkure? That makes all the difference. We are not against any particular product. We only want the person purchasing it to know what he is consuming,” the court said, according to ANI.The bench also referred to its February 10, 2026, order, in which it had previously addressed the issue and laid down its observations.During Thursday’s hearing, the petitioner’s counsel drew the court’s attention to the minutes of an FSSAI meeting held on March 7, which allegedly reflected a position contrary to the suggestions made by the court earlier.The judges also took exception to the Centre’s argument that India could not easily adopt international standards relating to nutritional warnings.”We do not approve the stance of the Union when it says that it’s not possible to match the international standards, more particularly developed countries. Should India remain an undeveloped country?” the bench asked, according to ANI.”The world should know that India is concerned about the health of its citizens and more particularly children,” it added.The case stems from a petition seeking mandatory front-of-pack warning labels for packaged food products containing high levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat.The proposed labels are intended to help consumers quickly identify potentially unhealthy products before buying them.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe issue has also been discussed by Parliament’s Committee on Subordinate Legislation, headed by Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora, who has advocated studying Singapore’s Nutri-Grade model as a possible template for India.Separately, the Union health ministry has proposed displaying “sugar and oil boards” in schools, offices and other public institutions as part of a broader effort to encourage healthier eating habits and reduce excessive consumption of sugar and oil.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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An ancient shell reveals days lasted just 23 hours and 31 minutes The SAD chief was visiting the gurdwara with his wife. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured after being attacked at a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday. The assailant, identified as 62-year-old Jaspal Singh, had been staying at the same gurdwara for the past two years.According to police, the attack took place when Badal was visiting Mata Sahib Gurdwara in the Hazur Sahib area. The attacker, a Nihang Sikh, allegedly tried to stab the Akali Dal leader in the stomach, news agency IANS reported quoting sources.Security personnel accompanying Badal intervened immediately and overpowered the attacker before he could inflict more serious injuries.Police later identified the accused as Jaspal Singh, son of Teja Singh and a resident of Solapur Bazaar in Pune. Investigators said he had been residing at Mata Sahib Gurdwara for the last two years.Badal sustained an injury to his hand and was rushed to Yasho Sai Hospital in Nanded for treatment. Officials said that he received stitches on his hand and is in stable condition.Inspector Santosh Kendre of the Maharashtra Police’s Special Protection Unit (SPU), who was deployed for Badal’s security, was also injured while trying to stop the attacker.The SPU is a specialised unit tasked with providing security to VVIPs during their visits and movements.Badal was accompanied by his wife, SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal, during his visit to Takht Sri Hazur Sahib. Punjab security personnel and Maharashtra Police officers were also present when the attack took place.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has sought a detailed report from the Nanded Superintendent of Police and ordered an inquiry into the motive behind the attack. He also spoke to Badal over the phone to inquire about his condition.Police have detained the accused and launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to the attack. Security has been tightened in and around the gurdwara premises.This was not the first attack on the Akali Dal leader.In December 2024, Badal survived an assassination attempt outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar while performing ‘sewadar’ duties after the Akal Takht had pronounced religious punishment on him and several other party leaders over decisions taken during the SAD government’s tenure between 2007 and 2017.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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