VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Scorpio Horoscope Today, July 11, 2026: Be nice to women all the time at work, home or in public places Libra Horoscope Today, July 11, 2026: Avoid investment decisions today Cong demand for seat parity highlights fault line with SP NEW DELHI: Enforcement Directorate’s freeze on three HDFC Bank accounts, which hold Rs 440 crore of Trinamool Congress, is likely to remain in force despite a Calcutta HC order relaxing the restraint imposed by Kolkata Police on all TMC bank accounts in view of claims by the party’s breakaway faction to the money.Sources in the agency said ED was not a party to the petition on which the HC gave its judgment, and that the court was dealing with Kolkata Police’s action in restraining the two TMC factions from operating the accounts. The freeze on three of 18 TMC accounts by ED under Section 17 of PMLA was not the matter being decided by the HC.Section 17 deals with the directorate’s powers to conduct search and seizure, while Section 17(1A) empowers it to seize assets. The merit of ED’s actions is then decided by the adjudicating authority. The legal process under PMLA allows for appeal to higher judicial authority after the adjudicating authority has given its order.The remaining TMC accounts include seven with Indian Bank in Kolkata, four with SBI – two each in Delhi and Kolkata – and an account with Union Bank’s Dharmatala branch in Kolkata.ED’s freezing of accounts is based on its claim to have found evidence of Rs 160 crore allegedly laundered by some TMC members through an aviation company to purchase a plane and a helicopter.ED had claimed Wednesday its “investigation revealed that around Rs 160 crore was transferred from TMC bank accounts to Carewell Aviation India and its related entity, mostly between April 2023 to June 2026″.”Carewell Aviation routed Rs 82.9 crore to another newly incorporated related entity for purchasing an aircraft Embraer Legacy 600 and one chopper Agusta 109 Grand New and Rs 112 crore was used for making the said purchases,” it had said.In addition, it said $1.7 million was arranged as an unsecured loan from one Cayman Islands based entity to purchase the helicopter. It is probing the Cayman Island connection with the aircraft and chopper purchased using the TMC funds.Meanwhile, in Kolkata, TMC’s breakaway group led by Ritabrata Banerjee said it will challenge the HC order by filing a special leave petition before SC, and make ED a party to the case.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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Doctor reveals the common daily mistakes that can lead to silent kidney diseaseSreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan ace the Wimbledon dress code with timeless London fashion5 natural alternatives to collagen supplements for healthy hair and skinRed vs green vs yellow bell peppers: Who wins the nutrition face-off?123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war Modi, first PM in NZ in 40 years, to capitalise on FTA, boost ties Future conflicts could emerge in unforeseen forms, soldiers must remain ready: Rajnath NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh Friday said that “future conflicts could emerge in new and unforeseen forms, and therefore, Indian soldiers should remain physically and mentally prepared, continuously upgrade their skills and master emerging technologies”, reports Surendra Singh.Addressing naval personnel in Visakhapatnam on the eve of commissioning of stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri, Rajnath said, “Nature of warfare is evolving rapidly. There are conflicts that are fought without a formal declaration of war… Govt will leave no stone unturned to provide the soldiers with the world’s best weaponry, technology and resources. But weapons alone do not win wars; it is the people who wield them that do.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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It also said E20 offers a higher-octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion, better pickup, smoother acceleration and cleaner engine operation.In an official release, petroleum ministry said maintaining parallel nationwide supply chains would increase logistics costs and complicate distribution across more than one lakh retail outlets as it won’t be feasible for petrol pumps to offer multiple fuel grades such as pure petrol, E10 and E20.”Once a superior fuel has been scientifically validated, extensively tested and accepted by the automotive industry, the objective should be to move forward with confidence not to retreat to an inferior standard,” the petroleum ministry said.It said govt had held several rounds of consultations with automobile manufacturers, technical experts, testing agencies and other stakeholders before rolling out E20 fuel. “Had automobile manufacturers not been fully satisfied with the results, they would never have stood behind the product or honoured vehicle warranties,” the ministry saidIndia achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol in April 2025 and at present, E20 fuel is the standard petrol variant across the country.Govt also rejected the idea of reverting to E10 fuel, saying dedicated ethanol plants, distilleries, storage facilities and logistics networks have been created to meet India’s blending targets, backed by bank loans of nearly Rs 1 lakh crore.”What happens to the surplus production capacity? What happens to thousands of crores invested by farmers, cooperatives, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and public sector companies in good faith based on a national policy? Public policy must balance consumer interest with energy security, environmental sustainability, farmer welfare and prudent use of national resources,” the ministry said.On why blended fuel was not cheaper, the ministry said ethanol was being procured around Rs 72 per litre – a remunerative price to support farmers – making E20 costlier to produce than pure petrol. It added that E20-blended petrol would become cheaper than regular fuel if crude prices rose to $120-130 a barrel, the levels seen during the peak of the West Asia conflict.The ministry also mentioned that India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, serviced 1.5 crore “older and non-E20-certified vehicles” in 2025-26 and found no E20-linked corrosion, abnormal wear or component-life damage. Two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp also reported similar field experience, it said.”If E20 were genuinely damaging rubber components, fuel lines or engines, we would have witnessed lakhs of warranty claims, widespread component failures and an avalanche of complaints across the country,” govt said.It also dismissed concerns over vehicles labelled “E10 compatible”, saying they do not become unsafe simply because fuel standards evolve later after extensive scientific testing, engineering validation and regulatory approval.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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NEW DELHI: Delhi HC Friday upheld the conviction of actor Rajpal Yadav in multiple cheque-bounce cases and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment. “Law is not a script that can be rewritten at the will of an actor, nor can legal positions be altered with every change of strategy, whosoever the litigant may be,” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma observed.HC ordered Yadav to pay over Rs 1 crore to the complainant in each of the seven cases. The Rs 2 crore (approx.) already paid by the actor shall be adjusted, HC said, keeping the sentence in abeyance for two months to allow Yadav time to appeal. HC also fined the actor’s wife, Radha Rajpal Yadav, around Rs 5.5 lakh in each case, payable to the complainant, and warned of a three-month jail term if she fails to pay.In a 108-page verdict, HC said Yadav repeatedly failed to honour his undertakings on making payment to the complainant, M/s Murali Projects Pvt Ltd, and while the court made “earnest efforts” to facilitate an amicable resolution in the matter, the actor ultimately categorically refused to make any further payment.During the hearing, Yadav stated that he would rather go to jail five times than return the money, to which Justice Sharma responded that if a litigant wished to choose imprisonment rather than abide by multiple undertakings he submitted in court, it was his choice.According to the 2013 complaint, Yadav tendered seven cheques towards settlement of Rs 5 crore financial assistance to him for a film in 2010, which were dishonoured.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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Doctor reveals the common daily mistakes that can lead to silent kidney diseaseSreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan ace the Wimbledon dress code with timeless London fashion5 natural alternatives to collagen supplements for healthy hair and skinRed vs green vs yellow bell peppers: Who wins the nutrition face-off?123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war Jul 11, 2026, 03:39 IST Virgo Horoscope Today, July 11, 2026: Saturn likes sensible handling, and you’ll thank yourself later Erling Haaland’s heartfelt message to bullied Brazilian fan leaves football world emotional after touching birthday surprise | International Sports News Representative image NEW DELHI: Booking train tickets through the IRCTC website is set to become faster and hassle-free. Railways Friday said the beta version of the revamped IRCTC website will be launched soon, offering a clutter-free interface without unnecessary captchas, pop-ups, flashing graphics or other distractions.In a statement, the Railway Board said improvements in the site’s beta version also include the display of seat availability across all coach classes, faster checkout as the number of steps to book tickets has been reduced and making repeat bookings easier by saving passenger details.On Friday, IRCTC and the Centre for Railway Information Systems officials met students of Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur. The officials have sought more feedback before the launch of the beta version. Few weeks ago, students of the institute had pointed out the issues in the website and the transporter had promised to revamp the portal on July 15.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? Kerala Orders Probe Into Wayanad Landslide Tragedy’Exam Paper Came A Night Before’: UGC-NET Leak Trail, Whistleblower Tells His Story | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Samosa to Bread Pakoda: Popular deep-fried snacks of India and their calorie count you should knowTop 6 most visited national parks in the USA every nature lover should experience once in their lifetimeHow Chanel No. 5 got its famous name: The story behind the iconic fragrance10 baby names that mean “miracle” in different cultures6 stunning red birds in India and where to find themIf your child says these 7 phrases often, psychologists say they’re asking for connectionAre you accidentally damaging your kidneys? Doctor reveals the common daily mistakes that can lead to silent kidney diseaseSreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan ace the Wimbledon dress code with timeless London fashion5 natural alternatives to collagen supplements for healthy hair and skinRed vs green vs yellow bell peppers: Who wins the nutrition face-off?123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war Can’t block calls from 1600 no. series, but can put 140 series on DND: Trai Representative image NEW DELHI: Meta has submitted its response to the Centre’s concerns over WhatsApp’s proposed “username” feature, with the ministry of electronics and information technology examining whether the safeguards outlined by the company are adequate to prevent impersonation, phishing and online fraud.Sources said WhatsApp’s reply was received late Thursday night following consultations between Meta representatives and MeitY officials. The ministry had earlier directed the company not to introduce the feature in India until the consultation process was completed. A source said the ministry is assessing the feature’s legal, privacy and cybersecurity implications.The proposed feature will allow users to create a unique identifier beginning with “@” and interact with others without disclosing their phone numbers. Officials have flagged the possibility of fraudsters creating names resembling those of govt departments, public figures, businesses and individuals to deceive users. Concerns have also been raised about its potential use in phishing, digital-arrest scams and other impersonation-based offences.Meta plans to reserve usernames associated with govt bodies, public figures and verified accounts for their legitimate owners. Similar-looking variations of prominent names will also be blocked. WhatsApp has proposed additional safeguards, including limits on the number of new users an account can contact. It has said usernames will be optional and users will require a mobile number to operate a WhatsApp account.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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Doctor reveals the common daily mistakes that can lead to silent kidney diseaseSreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan ace the Wimbledon dress code with timeless London fashion5 natural alternatives to collagen supplements for healthy hair and skinRed vs green vs yellow bell peppers: Who wins the nutrition face-off?123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war Jul 11, 2026, 02:53 IST Leo Horoscope Today, July 11, 2026: Avoid random spending just because your mood has improved Hours after Mark Zuckerberg returned after 3 years to the platform that Elon Musk spent $44 billion to buy, he gets a business proposal from product head, saying: Hello Mark, would you like … Caesar: Quote of the day by Julius Caesar: ‘The greatest power is not in defeating an enemy, but in making him no longer desire to fight you’ and how the Roman leader used the strategy of the ’empty sword’ to win without fighting endless wars Representative image NEW DELHI: Govt has directed all states and UT administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem.In a letter to state chief secretaries and UT administrators Thursday, the home ministry said when the state song is sung or played with the national song and anthem, both the national song and national anthem shall be sung or played. “The national song will be sung or played first followed by the national anthem,” it said.This means that the state song – sung in some states at official functions and ceremonies – cannot be sung in between the national song and national anthem. The order will require the state song to be played first, followed by the national song and finally the national anthem.On its directive to strictly follow the correct script/text and diction/pronunciations while playing the national song – which is to be played in full, comprising all six stanzas – and national anthem, the ministry said their correct script and diction can be found on its portal.”It is requested that suitable instructions in this regard may please be issued to concerned institutions/organisations under your jurisdiction for strict compliance,” stated the letter.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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(@NarendraModi/YT via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In what could be an indication that the Centre is actively weighing tighter age-based controls on social media, PM Narendra Modi has praised Australia’s decision to bar children under 16 from accessing these platforms and said India was drawing lessons from the move.At the Australia-India leaders’ summit, Modi Thursday said Australia’s efforts to reform laws related to information technology and social media were “highly inspiring for the world” and added that India was “learning a lot” from those measures.Australia was the first country to impose a nationwide ban on social media access for those under 16, covering platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat.The PM’s remarks come amid growing govt focus on online safety for minors. Earlier this year, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had said that the Centre was in discussions with social media companies on age-based safeguards, and industry reports indicated that IT ministry officials had since held multiple meetings with platforms and other stakeholders.Last week, govt directed Instagram to remove advertisements linked to child sexual abuse, while a June report by the home ministry highlighted the use of Telegram for sharing child sexual abuse material.Several states have announced plans to restrict social media access for children. Karnataka has proposed a ban for users below 16 years and Andhra Pradesh for those below 13. Goa is examining similar measures. However, states do not have the mandate to regulate communications, although they can use other grounds to block social media access for kids.Any nationwide restriction would face significant challenges in India, which has over 1.1 billion smartphone connections and one of the world’s largest populations of young internet users.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Meet Mounir Nasraoui and Sheila Ebana, their ethnicity and more France built special underground tunnels beneath its roads to help thousands of migrating frogs and salamanders survive every year | World News Representative image NEW DELHI: Ahead of the monsoon session scheduled to start from July 20, a group of women organisations and activists under the banner of ‘National Coalition for Women’s Reservation’ have demanded “unconditional and immediate” implementation of 33% women’s reservation in the Parliament and state legislatures at the existing strength from the next round of elections. They have called upon the govt to bring a Constitutional Amendment Bill in the upcoming session to delink women’s reservation from census and delimitation. They have also sought that the opposition parties should support their demand and take up the issue in Parliament.The Coalition members are reaching out to all MPs in their constituencies to seek their support for their demands. They will be holding joint dharnas (demonstration) across the country on July 20-21 and have announced that they will hold daily dharnas from Monday to Friday throughout the monsoon session of Parliament in the Capital. The sit-in to be held at Jantar Mantar. A national conference with women MPs is also planned by the Coalition. Some of the organisations that are part of the coalition include All India Democratic Women’s Association, National Federation of Indian Women – the women’s wing of Communist Party of India, YWCA, Indian Christian Women’s Movement, All India Progressive Women’s Association, Unity In Compassion, ANHAD and activists associated with various campaigns including Anjali Bharadwaj from Satark Nagrik Sangathan.Meanwhile a statement floated by the Coalition has so far been endorsed by over 1500 signatories including activists, lawyers, academics, students, former civil servants and concerned citizens from diverse walks of life.At a press conference in Delhi on Friday, Annie Raja from NFIW and other speakers asserted that women’s right to political representation cannot be indefinitely postponed by linking it to “unrelated and politically contentious” processes like delimitation or increasing the number of seats in the Lok Sabha. “We want the opposition to putforth this demand of the women forcefully in Parliament and demand that the govt bring a Bill to delink women’s reservation from census and delimitation. Women organisations have been meeting the MPs in their constituencies including those from the BJP to emphasise the need to implement women’s reservation at the current strength and without any further delay,” she said. Transparency activist Anjali Bharadwaj emphasised the need for transparency and demanded that if the govt was trying to The Coalition recounted the decades long national women’s movement demanding 33% reservation in Parliament and Assemblies. The first ever bill was introduced in 1996- 30 years ago. Finally when the Women’s Reservation Act was passed in 2023, it linked the issue of reservation with census and delimitation. Representatives of various organisations condemned the govt accusing it of using women’s reservation as a front for its political agenda of delimitation. “It is a matter of shame that less than 14% MPs are women and the figure across state assemblies is even more abysmal- 10%,” the Coalition said in its statement. “In 2023, when the Women’s Reservation Act [formally the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023] was passed, it deferred the implementation of women reservation till a census and delimitation were conducted. Many Members of Parliament and women’s collectives had questioned this conditional reservation. Had this condition not been imposed, 33% of MPs inthe current Lok Sabha would have been women,” the Coalition states. “It is clear that the government is using women’s reservation as a front to push its political agenda of delimitation and increasing the number of seats in the Lok Sabha. This was reconfirmed in 2026, when the government suddenly called a special session of Parliament to ostensibly pave the way for 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2029, but did not delink women’s reservation from the politically contentious issue of delimitation,” they added. Activist Anjali Bharadwaj emphasised the need for transparency and demanded that if the govt was trying to bring back the delimitation bill then it must first put it up for public consultation as the provisions impacts everyone. “The promise of women’s representation continues to remain unfulfilled due to reservation being made conditional upon delimitation and census. This prolonged delay exposes a deep-seated patriarchal reality that systematically stalls women’s political empowerment,” the Coalition asserts in its statement. Prominent signatories include: actor Sharmila Tagore, Mallika Sarabhai (acclaimed dancer and activist), Syeda Hameed (National Federation of Indian Women), Zakia Soman (Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan), Zoya Hasan (professor emeritus JNU), Shabnam Hashmi (social activist), Najeeb Jung (former Lt. Governor of Delhi), Rajeev Dhyani – satirist, Aruna Roy (Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan), Harsh Mander (Karwan e Mohabbat) and Shailesh Gandhi (former Central Information Commissioner) among others.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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In case of misuse or diversion, FCI will file criminal cases.The move is aimed at preventing diversion of subsidised foodgrain and strengthening oversight of the ethanol supply chain.In its revised “operational guidelines” circulated to all field officers, FCI said before the rice is released, the depot manager will obtain a written undertaking from the authorised representative of the distillery stating that it will be solely responsible for the proper utilisation of the subsidised rice after it leaves FCI depots.“In case any other use/ misuse of the rice other than specifically indicated in the instant release order, is found on the part of the distillery, or comes to the notice/ knowledge of FCI through any source, at any stage, during or after the execution of the process/ transaction, FCI reserves the right to take appropriate action including criminal action against the party/ agency,” the guidelines said.It said for getting the allocated subsidised rice for ethanol production, an authorised representative of a distillery must approach the designated FCI depot as mentioned in the release order and furnish details of the vehicles, including their registration numbers, and the destination godowns where the rice will be transported. 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