VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Sometimes you truly realise… India’s healthcare is on another level’: Indian mother says sick child couldn’t see a doctor for a week in New Zealand, compares healthcare with India | Anti-reservation protest: Several detained as 300 gather at Delhi’s Connaught Place Faroe Islands Tourism Issues: ‘This is my tiny house, though it looks straight out of a postcard, I live here’: Woman reveals the issues she is facing living in a ‘picture-perfect’ house Rest, viral and not in India’s XI for Colombo Test: The mysterious case of Kuldeep Yadav Trump tariffs: What India can learn from Canada’s failed trade talks with US Quote of the day by Anthony Hopkins: ‘Don’t have time to regret. We move on. Because we are acceptable for what we are… you just forgive yourself and move on,’ about the ‘Fracture’ actor’s confidence in himself to accept his mistakes Mallika Sherawat was married at 21: Here’s everything about her ex-husband Karan Singh Gill and why they split | KPSC exam scam: ED raids ‘missing’ IAS officer Gyanendra Gangwar’s premises in Bengaluru, Bareilly Despite contactless payments, euro banknotes in circulation have risen from about €1 trillion in 2016 to €1.6 trillion as Europeans keep emergency cash ready for crises and cyber outages Aug 23, 2026, 18:55 IST ‘Yashasvi Jaiswal shouldn’t have gone so close’: Team India batting coach on heated on-field exchange with Asitha Fernando Shahid Kapoor’s Deva co-star Rohullah Mehdi arrested in alleged social media drug network case; police seize 28g MD worth Rs 5.60 lakh 5 best hair colours for Indian skin tones that instantly brighten your look ‘600-630 of most potent type weapon’: Zelenskyy’s big warning on Russian missile stockpile In 1967, Henry Pigott sold his North Carolina island home to help create Cape Lookout National Seashore; a life estate let him stay until his death as Portsmouth Village’s last male resident IND vs SL 2nd Test: Team India batting coach gives big update on injured Rishabh Pant What you see first reveals your secret weakness in love Pakistan: Security official killed by unidentified gunmen; 5 cops injured in separate grenade blast Meet Jerry Xu, the 17-year-old Massachusetts student who built an AI program that turns protein structures into strings of numbers; he won $90,000 Jaish-e-Mohammed’s Bahawalpur headquarters, damaged in Operation Sindoor, has been fully restored.Former diplomat Navdeep Suri said he was asked to provide additional proof of citizenship during Punjab’s SIR, highlighting concerns over the voter-roll verification process.The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will meet on Monday to review the Centre’s commitments made before it withdrew its nationwide agitation.A three-month-pregnant Ministry of Defence officer was found dead at her home in Delhi, with police booking her husband and in-laws after her family alleged harassment and dowry-related abuse.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged mounting economic and social pressures as US sanctions intensify, while Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is due to visit Tehran for regional peace efforts.Here are the top five stories of the dayJeM’s Bahawalpur base rebuilt after Operation Sindoor strikesThe Markaz Subhanallah complex, the main base of UN-sanctioned terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed in Bahawalpur, has been restored more than a year after it was badly damaged in Operation Sindoor. Fresh footage shows rebuilt domes, renovated interiors and new marble flooring, while intelligence reports cited in the report say Pakistan channelled PKR 250 million to JeM, with around PKR 110 million used for the central complex. Read full story‘What’s the fate of common citizen?’ Ex-envoy flags SIR processFormer diplomat Navdeep Suri said he was asked to provide additional documents to establish his Indian citizenship after discrepancies emerged between his details and the 2003 electoral roll during Punjab’s Special Intensive Revision. Suri, who represented India as high commissioner to Australia and ambassador to the UAE and Egypt, questioned how ordinary voters without extensive documentation would navigate the verification process. Read full storyCJP to review Centre’s promises, hints at fresh nationwide protestThe Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will hold a national working committee meeting on Monday to review the Centre’s assurances that led to the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation. The party warned that any delay or dilution of commitments, including action on protest-related FIRs and compensation for NEET-UG victims’ families, could amount to “vishwasghaat” with the country’s youth. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyDelhi: 3-month-pregnant Defence Ministry officer found dead; husband bookedNazia Khanam, a 30-year-old Assistant Section Officer with the Ministry of Defence, was found dead at her home in Dwarka on Friday, three months into her pregnancy. Police registered a case of cruelty and abetment of suicide against her husband and in-laws after her family later alleged physical and mental harassment, including over dowry; her husband is currently absconding. Read full story ‘Many problems’: Pezeshkian admits Iran’s economic strain as US pressure mountsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country was facing “many problems” and described the situation as a “full-scale economic, military and security war” as Washington prepares fresh sanctions. He also defended an existing memorandum with the US as a possible route out of the conflict, while Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday as Islamabad seeks to support regional peace efforts. Read full storyGet 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. 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 MediaVideosJaish Rebuilds Bahawalpur Complex Struck By India During Op Sindoor’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire Incident123PhotostoriesHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at workHow to peel ginger without wastage at home: 4 smart tricks to try”It has zero fat and Akshay loves that mild sweetness”: Chef reveals Akshay Kumar’s favourite sweet snack, detailed recipe insideMekhela Chador to Jainsem: 5 traditional dresses from Northeast India you must know aboutBeyond Rajma Chawal: 8 protein-rich dishes made with kidney beans perfect for weekend brunchWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wife123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Aug 23, 2026, 18:29 IST DU UG admissions 2026: 9 more colleges added for Class 12 marks-based admission; check courses and complete list ‘Could destroy Ukraine’: Zelenskyy’s big warning as calls grow for fresh elections amid ongoing war Four children forced to live in semitruck cab for nearly 7 years; US couple arrested for alleged neglect DU CSAS UG 2026: Spot Round 1 vacant seats released; apply by August 24 After Sharmila Tagore and Kangana Ranaut, Mukesh Khanna weighs in on the ‘Jana Gana Mana’ versus ‘Vande Mataram’ national anthem debate and questions its British-era origins: ‘Even after independence, we continue to value English education more’ | Texas police sergeant accused of using Flock cameras to stalk female coworker; he surrendered his law-enforcement licence and avoided prosecution NEW DELHI: Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on Sunday said he was facing “trouble establishing his citizenship” during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Punjab, despite having represented India in three countries.In a post on X, Suri shared his experience with the voter roll revision and said he was asked to provide “unspecified documents” to establish that he was an Indian citizen.”Sharing my experience with #SIR in Punjab. Went to BLO, submitted Voter ID and Aadhaar card, was assured that everything is in order. Got a message today from a volunteer saying some details don’t match with SIR in 2003!” Suri said.He said that after speaking to the booth-level officer (BLO), he was asked to collect a notice and return with documents proving his citizenship.”Spoke with BLO, was told that I should come and collect the notice. And then come again with unspecified documents that show I am an Indian citizen. Replied that I was not in India in 2003, so they’ve asked for passport as proof,” he added.Suri said he had documents apart from his voter ID and Aadhaar, but questioned what the process would mean for ordinary citizens.”I happen to have documents other than voter ID and Aadhaar card. But can’t help asking: If I have trouble establishing my citizenship after representing India in three countries, what’s the fate of the common citizen? Ease of Living, I presume!” he said.Former ambassador Navdeep Sur has served as India’s high commissioner to Australia and ambassador to UAE and Egypt.The SIR was first launched in Bihar in June 2025. Following the exercise, more than 60 lakh names, including those of deceased voters, were removed from the electoral rolls. In West Bengal, around 90 lakh voters were deleted from the rolls ahead of the assembly elections.Under the SIR process, voters who were not included in the 2002 or 2003 electoral rolls are required to submit documents linking them to people included in those legacy rolls. The Election Commission of India (ECI) had initially listed 11 acceptable documents, excluding Aadhaar.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesFollowing proceedings in the Supreme Court, the poll panel expanded the list to include Aadhaar as an acceptable document.The Supreme Court has also made observations on the broader constitutional implications of the exercise, stressing that while the ECI has the power to revise electoral rolls, those powers cannot be “untrammelled” and must comply with principles of transparency and natural justice.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe Infrastructure123PhotostoriesHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at workHow to peel ginger without wastage at home: 4 smart tricks to try”It has zero fat and Akshay loves that mild sweetness”: Chef reveals Akshay Kumar’s favourite sweet snack, detailed recipe insideMekhela Chador to Jainsem: 5 traditional dresses from Northeast India you must know aboutBeyond Rajma Chawal: 8 protein-rich dishes made with kidney beans perfect for weekend brunchWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wife123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Shekhar Suman recalls first National Awards live show as ‘huge disaster’ and working with Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan: ‘We’d sit at their house and ideate for hours’ Hauz Rani Fire: She was set to begin her first job but Delhi’s Hauz Rani fire claimed her life; now Shrutika Baranwal’s parents will collect her TISS degree, the only document left in her name ‘Mostly self-limiting’: No new H1N1 strain in India, ICMR says; seasonal flu virus poses no cause for panic CJP said the govt was yet to communicate steps being taken to fulfil assurances made during talks with the protesters. NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will convene a meeting of its national working committee on Monday to review the Centre’s commitments that led to the withdrawal of its nationwide agitation on July 25, with the outfit saying that any attempt to backtrack could amount to “vishwasghaat” (betrayal) with the country’s youth.The CJP said the government was yet to formally communicate the steps being taken to fulfil assurances made during talks with the protesters. It said the committee would consider all options to secure implementation of the commitments, including the possibility of launching another peaceful nationwide agitation.“The CJP called off its agitation in good faith because the government gave its word to the young people of this country,” CJP said, adding that it would not allow that “good faith” to be mistaken for “weakness”.The CJP has also asked students, young citizens, supporters and volunteers to remain prepared for the outcome of Monday’s meeting.The warning comes days after the Supreme Court, on August 18, sought a consolidated list of FIRs registered against students and protesters across the country. According to the CJP, the court asked the Centre three times to provide the list so it could consider exercising its powers under Article 142 to quash the cases.“Despite the court repeatedly asking for this list, the Union government did not commit to providing it,” the CJP said.The party said that any attempt to “dilute, delay, reinterpret or dishonour” the commitments, would be seen as “vishwasghaat” (betrayal) with the country’s youthThe outfit said its co-convener Saurav Das and legal affairs lead Ratna Singh raised concerns after the hearing that the government appeared to be “cheating” the younger generation by failing to act on the commitments made when the agitation was withdrawn.Those assurances included withdrawal or quashing of FIRs linked to the protests, a guarantee that students and peaceful protesters would not face punitive action in future, and compensation for families of NEET-UG candidates who died by suicide after the examination was cancelled in May following paper-leak allegations.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, fresh guidelines issued to Delhi Police personnel have advised officers to remain calm during protests, avoid provocation and assume that their conduct will be recorded and scrutinised.The directions follow allegations of police excesses during the CJP’s Jantar Mantar protest last month. “Your anger is their satisfaction and content for them to portray you as villains,” the guidelines say.The advisory asks personnel to avoid arguments with protesters and not react to taunts, songs, placards or attempts to provoke them. It also stresses assisting protesters who fall ill or are injured and ensuring unobstructed movement for ambulances, schoolchildren and elderly people.(With inputs from PTI)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVivek DubeyA digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. Fondness for precise language and clever headlines. When not editing news, he is usually refining a turn of phrase.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe Infrastructure123PhotostoriesHeart attack risk is not just about cholesterol: 7 warning factors doctors check that routine tests can missHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at workHow to peel ginger without wastage at home: 4 smart tricks to try”It has zero fat and Akshay loves that mild sweetness”: Chef reveals Akshay Kumar’s favourite sweet snack, detailed recipe insideMekhela Chador to Jainsem: 5 traditional dresses from Northeast India you must know aboutBeyond Rajma Chawal: 8 protein-rich dishes made with kidney beans perfect for weekend brunchWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wife123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill and the trailer of a blockbuster Emraan Hashmi starrer ‘Gunmaaster G9’ teaser to screen before Yash’s ‘Toxic’ ahead of November 27 release – Report Northeast India’s human story may be 3,500 years older than previously thought: What archaeologists found in Nagaland’s Noklak A tiny owl flew 70 miles out to sea and collapsed on a yacht, exhausted and too weak to fly, she found an unlikely group of rescuers who refused to leave her behind 50 years ago, this California sanctuary began saving some of the world’s rarest gibbons, today, their morning songs are a remarkable story of survival Aug 23, 2026, 17:35 IST CM Yogi predicts SP wipeout in next UP polls, says ‘Babua’ Akhilesh ignored the poor ‘Devastated’: Andy Burnham leads tributes after 2 police officers among 7 killed in northeast England Destroyed in Operation Sindoor, JeM’s Bahawalpur terror base fully operational again NEET PG 2026 admit card to be released tomorrow: Check steps to download hall ticket here ‘A star the stature of Vijay speaking about child sexual abuse was crucial, important’: Chinmayi Sripaada praises Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and ‘Jana Nayagan’ director H.Vinoth for the child safety message Housing sales hit a speed bump as listed developers’ bookings fall 21% | Congress MP Deepender Hooda. Photo credit: ANI Senior Haryana Congress leader Kuldeep Sharma on Sunday urged party president Mallikarjun Kharge to remove Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda from the Congress Working Committee (CWC). Sharma accused Hooda of praising former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, whose death has reignited a political row over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.Sharma, a former speaker of the Haryana Assembly, accused Hooda of “extolling the virtues” of Kumar as a role model, saying the remarks had caused resentment within the Sikh community and could hurt the Congress ahead of the Punjab polls.“Ever since Deepender Hooda, a permanent invitee to the CWC, issued a statement extolling the virtues of Sajjan Kumar, since deceased, as a role model, it has sent shock waves among the Sikh community,” Sharma said in his letter to Kharge, PTI reported.“A few of my Sikh friends from Haryana and Punjab called me to express their resentment over such an irresponsible statement,” he added.Sharma said the remarks could affect the Congress’ support among Sikh voters.“Such a statement by Deepender Hooda on the eve of Punjab elections has not only harmed the party’s interests, but has opened the wounds of the Sikh community all over again. It is needless to say that the Congress had disassociated itself from Sajjan Kumar completely,” he wrote.He urged Kharge to remove Hooda from the CWC, saying his “immature and irresponsible remarks have weakened the Congress, especially in the eyes of the Sikh community”.Hooda, however, denied using the words “role model” or expressing such a sentiment. Speaking to reporters in Gurugram on Sunday, he said, “I did not use the words, nor did I harbour any such sentiment. These words are being put in my mouth by those who wish to play politics by undermining the spirit of brotherhood.”“As for the Sikh community, people know that we have always stood by them and supported them in every way,” he added.Meanwhile, Punjab Congress leaders have also distanced themselves from Hooda’s remarks. Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said the statement reflected Hooda’s personal view.“What Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda said, that may be his personal view,” Warring told reporters, while stressing that the 1984 riots remained a painful chapter.“Despite the passage of so much time, the trauma runs deep in people’s minds. As for Deepender Hooda said, that may be his personal view,” he said.Former Punjab chief minister and Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi was more direct in his criticism, saying Kumar “should have been shot publicly” for his role in the riots.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn a post on X, Channi described Kumar as a “murderer of the Sikhs” and a “traitor”.“Far from being a role model, even uttering his name is a sin. If such people become role models, then country will be destroyed,” Channi said.The controversy has also drawn attacks from the BJP, SAD and AAP, which have demanded that the Congress clarify its position.The controversy erupted after Hooda praised Kumar following his death, saying, “Today, the country’s political landscape has suffered an irreparable loss. He is cited as a role model nationwide.”Kumar, 84, died at Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday. A former three-time parliamentarian, he was convicted in cases linked to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Delhi high court overturned his acquittal in the Raj Nagar case in 2018 and sentenced him to life imprisonment. In February 2025, he received another life sentence in the Saraswati Vihar murder case.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorSubhadra SrivastavaSubhadra Srivastava is a journalist with The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international and national affairs. With over three years of experience, she focuses on national and global developments, conflict, diplomacy and their impact on India. Her work combines breaking news with in-depth analysis, offering readers context and clarity on the stories shaping the world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’India Can Attract Global Talent With Your Help’: PM Modi Meets Space Startups On National Space DayDelhi Cops Attacked With Chilli Powder & Bricks In Mukundpur; 17-Year-Old Arrested‘Plan To Meet Vance, Mamdani’: Why MEA Denied Permission For Telangana CM Revanth Reddy’s US Trip?’No Problem When Boys Do It’: Rahul Gandhi’s Attack At PM Modi Over Jantar Mantar AbuseYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe Infrastructure123PhotostoriesHina Khan recalls being brutally trolled over viral National Anthem video amid health struggles; Rubina Dilaik reveals her daughters received threats5 signs someone in your life likes to see you suffer in secret5 powerful Bhagavad Gita lessons that top performers secretly swear by at workHow to peel ginger without wastage at home: 4 smart tricks to try”It has zero fat and Akshay loves that mild sweetness”: Chef reveals Akshay Kumar’s favourite sweet snack, detailed recipe insideMekhela Chador to Jainsem: 5 traditional dresses from Northeast India you must know aboutBeyond Rajma Chawal: 8 protein-rich dishes made with kidney beans perfect for weekend brunchWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Aug 23, 2026, 16:26 IST ‘Beanie hair ko balding bol diya’: Arhaan Khan turns social media trolling over hair loss speculation into a joke by saying, ‘koi nahi, enjoy my Bali photos’ Why IAF still needs Sukhoi in the age of Tejas and Rafale BJP national president and MP Nitin Nabin, front second left, with party leaders Tarun Chugh, second right, Rekha Verma, left, Harsh Malhotra, behind centre, and others NEW DELHI: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Sunday held a meeting with the party’s newly appointed office-bearers to discuss its strategy for the 2027 assembly elections in seven states, including Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.The meeting at the BJP headquarters was attended by senior party functionaries, state unit presidents and state in-charges, news agency PTI reported, citing sources.According to the sources, the meeting focused on strengthening the party’s grassroots outreach and its connect with young voters, particularly in states going to polls next year.”It’s a crucial meeting to discuss a range of organisational matters with prime focus on the party’s preparations and strategy for the upcoming elections in states next year,” a source told PTI.Assembly elections are due in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Himachal Pradesh in 2027. The BJP is currently in power in four of these states – Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttarakhand and Goa. The Aam Aadmi Party governs Punjab, while the Congress is in power in Himachal Pradesh.Earlier on Saturday, Nabin held his first interaction with the newly appointed office-bearers as well as members of the previous BJP national team.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the BJP headquarters on Saturday and interacted with all 67 newly appointed national office-bearers. His meeting with the party leaders lasted more than five hours.”Organisational meetings are all about new ideas and perspectives aimed at strengthening the Party and deepening connect with the people. Great interaction with fellow party colleagues and the new organisational team,” Modi said in a post on social media, sharing pictures from the meeting.According to PTI, Modi listened to each office-bearer and offered suggestions, urging the new team to expand its outreach, connect with young people and increase its grassroots presence.BJP national office-bearers’ meeting on Saturday also passed a resolution criticising the Congress over its decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at its events.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe party vowed to protect the “dignity and the national status” of the full version of the national song and announced a nationwide campaign to highlight its significance.In a 10-point resolution, the BJP said it would educate and mobilise people, particularly the younger generation, about all six stanzas of Vande Mataram and its history.The party also said a resolution of the Congress Working Committee cannot override constitutional institutions or laws enacted by Parliament.”A political compromise of 1937 cannot be elevated above the constitutional settlement of 1950 and legislation enacted by Parliament in 2026,” the BJP said in its resolution.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. 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