VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Hindalco Q1 net jumps 75% to over 7,000 crore Keerthy Suresh’s Sassy comeback to fan claiming she will dance in ‘The Paradise’ due to no ‘substantial roles’ goes viral Weekly Nadi Horoscope for Aries (10th–16th August 2026): A Family Decision May Reshape Your Work Routine Delhi records its wettest August 1st week in 16 years; IMD issues yellow alert for today RBI move on revolving credit hits NBFC stocks ‘A father’s heart couldn’t ask for more’: Mohanlal celebrates daughter Vismaya’s ‘Thudakkam’ debut Weekly Panchang, 10th to 16th August 2026: Sawan Shivaratri, Hariyali Teej, Solar Eclipse and Auspicious Muhuratas Pentagon strips ex-Air Force secretary Kendall of security clearance over Air Force One claim An MP said PM Modi articulated the idea of a strong and stable NDA government at the Centre which is also catering to regional aspirations by joining hands with regional forces and satraps NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday drove home the significance of his government’s stability by contrasting his continuing stint since 2014 to seven PMs rotating through the office in Britain and stated that this, coupled with his governing alliance’s expansion by coopting regional aspirations, has delivered the goods for the country.Meeting new entrants to the NDA, including rebel Trinamool MPs and six from Shiv Sena besides those recently elected to Rajya Sabha, PM Modi emphasised the importance of the alliance in ensuring stability and development, sources said. An MP said PM Modi articulated the idea of a strong and stable NDA government at the Centre which is also catering to regional aspirations by joining hands with regional forces and satraps.Some Muslim MPs in the breakaway TMC faction, including Yusuf Pathan and Abu Taher Khan, who had raised eyebrows by keeping away from NDA parliamentary party meetings, were also present in the interaction.The PM spoke of the importance of eastern India and said his government has been working to boost the region’s growth. “We are overwhelmed by his knowledge and his treatment of us. He told us whether someone is in the NDA for 20 years or one, everyone is our family,” rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghose Dastidar said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHarbhajan Singh, who was in AAP, said PM Modi asked them to attend Parliament regularly and understand its functioning by acquainting themselves with its rules and history. Other allies including Union minister Ram Nath Thakur of JDU, Upendra Kushwaha of RLM and AIADMK’s Thambi Durai were also part of the meeting.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Updated: Aug 08, 2026, 08:14 IST Hero MotoCorp Q1 PAT down 17% at 1.4k cr Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham ignore their original wedding anniversary to celebrate the vow renewal ceremony day Weekly Nadi Horoscope, 10–16 August 2026: Eclipse Week Brings Emotional Shifts, Career Tests, and Fresh Openings Ex-HC judge on West Bengal SIR tribunal in Supreme Court seeking protection The Bangladesh foreign ministry had said this interaction by a “convicted mass murderer” on the Indian soil stood as an affront to the sovereignty of the country NEW DELHI: With former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s news conference kicking up a diplomatic firestorm, the government said on Friday her remarks, especially those related to the government in Dhaka, are not endorsed by India.“Government had no role to play in what was an event by a private media entity, and the government does not endorse anything said at the forum, especially with regard to the duly constituted govt of Bangladesh,” said ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.Following this, Bangladesh had expressed outrage over the former PM’s remarks, saying the event had hurt the sentiments of its people and could adversely affect efforts to improve bilateral ties with India.The Bangladesh foreign ministry had said this interaction by a “convicted mass murderer” on the Indian soil stood as an affront to the sovereignty of the country and that Bangladesh would never be a client state.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Aug 08, 2026, 07:49 IST India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Test Warm Up Match: Jadeja, Kuldeep and Suthar put India in command ahead of crucial day 2 US employers cut 23k jobs amid war strain ‘Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata’ OTT release: Here’s when and where to watch Kangana Ranaut’s film online Bhagavad Gita Quote Today, 08 August,2026: Feeling unappreciated at work or home? How Krishna’s timeless wisdom helps you handle ignored efforts, unseen sacrifices, and silent struggles Om Birla seeks proposal for Makar Dwar porch A view of the swollen Ganga River as the water level rises following heavy rainfall, in Haridwar on Friday. (ANI) Uttarakhand cabinet Friday officially cleared the way for the Ganga Expressway’s extension from Meerut to Haridwar, approving an MoU with UP. Once completed, the Meerut-Haridwar travel time is expected to reduce to about 90 minutes from three hours.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case ‘UPI infra mostly shared, costs can’t be singled out’ Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas can’t get enough of Indian food; devour onion bhajia, pista lamb chop, murgh makhani and more – WATCH Leonardo Da Vinci: Quote of the day by Leonardo Da Vinci: “Why does the eye see a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination when awake?” Numerology Predictions Today, August 08, 2026: Read your personalised forecast for numbers 1 to 9 Sanchez vs Meloni: Spain imposes Italy border checks as Ceuta migrant row escalates Nagpur flat owner is set to face an FIR in minor rape case for not verifying his tenant Nagpur minor rape: Flat owner to face FIRThe owner of a one-room flat, where a 16-year-old Class 12 student was held captive for 24 hours and subjected to brutal sexual assault by a Thane youth, is set to face an FIR for not verifying his tenant, who posed as a NEET aspirant while seeking the rented room, said police. The ac­cused booked the room for Rs 3,000 through an online portal and was in possession of it for three months.Suvendu PA murder case: CBI charges 11CBI has filed its chargesheet against 11 individuals, including two BJP workers, in connection with the May 6 fatal shooting of Chandranath Rath, a personal assistant and close aide of Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari. The incident took place less than 72 hours after Assembly poll results were declared.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBan on government documents’ private practice upheldUpholding Maharashtra government’s policy barring government doctors from engaging in private practice while drawi­ng non-practicing allowance, Bombay HC’s Aurangabad be­nch dismissed a batch of writ petitions, ruling that the 2012 Government Resolution was le­gal and consistent with Mah­arashtra Civil Services Rules.Four cops suspended over Jharkhand lynchingFour cops were suspended for alleged dereliction of duty in connection with Tuesday’s lynching of a 23-year-old rape suspect in Jharkhand’s Chatra district. The victim and his father were allegedly assaulted by villagers over allegations involving the kidnapping and rape of a 13-year-old girl.Body hangs from power tower for 6 hoursThe body of a 40-year-old man remained hanging from a 40ft-high 400kV high-tension transmission tower in Badaun for nearly six hours Thursday as police and electricity department officials waited for a power shutdown before retrieving it, officials said Friday.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case India vs Sri Lanka: Captain Shubman Gill’s time to take centrestage ‘Korean Kanakaraju’ box office collections day 1: Varun Tej’s film opens with Rs 3.95 crore; India gross reaches Rs 4.50 crore Daily Horoscope, 08 August, 2026: Taurus Moon brings steady progress and fresh perspectives—Check lucky numbers, colors, and guidance for all 12 zodiac signs today BJP picks audio clip to target Cong over Karnataka ‘cabinet berths’ SAD leadership is learnt to be keen on joining hands with BJP, more so as the regional party has been on a decline since AAP came to office in 2022 NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, fuelling buzz about the revival of the alliance between their parties in the sharply fragmented political space of Punjab as the state gears up for assembly elections next year.While the BJP brass has publicly maintained it will go solo, a prospect that has acquired seriousness as the party has expanded on the back of regional satraps joining it from different parties, a section of its state leadership has batted for renewing ties with the estranged ally due to its perceived political and social dividends.That PM Modi met Sukhbir suggests a rethink. SAD leadership is learnt to be keen on joining hands with BJP, more so as the regional party has been on a decline since AAP came to office in 2022. It has shrunk to three MLAs and an MP.What has likely raised the possibility of their alliance is the growing realisation that a division of votes among four parties, factionalism-hit Congress being the other party in reckoning, may help AAP despite the perceived anti-incumbency against the Bhagwant Mann-led government. Badal is believed to have raised the issue of “crumbling” law and order and “rampant” corruption in Punjab under the AAP government in his meeting with PM Modi.Besides, the entry of jailed MP Amritpal Singh-led Akali Dal (Waris Punjab De), which appeals to a radical section with pro-Khalistan impulses, has given Punjab politics another dimension in the run up to the polls and might have prompted the BJP to look afresh at its future course of action in the state. Even though the politics of their alliance makes much sense, what has been a sticking point is the likely dynamics of such a tie-up, people aware of the matter said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines SAD under Sukhbir’s father and ex-Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal was the unquestioned big brother in the alliance, but the BJP wants a reset, citing growth in its vote share and decline in its former ally’s since they parted ways. In the 2024 LS polls, the BJP had received over 18% of the vote and the SAD less than 15%.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Rishabh Pant’s midnight plea to Uttarakhand CM: ‘Please help me in land acquisition’ as star seeks to build home in state Blake Lively faces new deposition request in legal battle for USD 800,000 in attorney fees from Justin Baldoni Daily Nadi Horoscope for Pisces (8th August 2026): Don’t Let a Casual Conversation Create a Serious Promise Thai teen kills 7 in rampage at home & school Kharge demands Amit Shah’s statement in Rajya Sabha; Rijiju says “opposition will not decide which minister comes to House” NEW DELHI: Amid continuing opposition protests lampooning home minister Amit Shah for his “absence” from the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju Friday said the opposition cannot decide which minister will come to the House and speak.With the Lok Sabha paralysed and a virtual washout of Parliament’s monsoon session looming, Rijiju said Shah comes to Parliament building every day and stays till late at night. “Shah is a man whose name sends shivers down the spine of extremists and terrorists,” he said, amid the thumping of desks by members of the treasury benches. “The day the discussion begins here, and when Amit Shah responds, you (opposition) won’t be able to sit through it,” he said.Protests by opposition MPs forced the chairs of both Houses to adjourn the proceedings till Monday. The opposition has put Shah at the centre of its protests against alleged police excesses against protesters organised under the banner of Cockroach Janta Party who defied prohibitory orders to march towards Parliament. The Lok Sabha could not function as opposition MPs held placards and raised slogans demanding that Shah come to the House and respond to the police action on student protesters.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines They also held placards designed as attendance sheets, with ‘nil’ against Shah. The House passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amid the din, without debate.The confrontation looks set to be extended to any discussion on the FCRA Bill in case the government seeks to push the legislation that has been opposed by opposition parties and church and Muslim bodies. Shah is likely to participate in the debate.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case ‘DC’ box office collections day 1: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi’s film opens with Rs 4.10 crore; worldwide gross reaches Rs 5.70 crore Pisces Horoscope Today, August 8, 2026: Don’t become distant just because you’re focused Thai woman married to American man says ‘American Dream is dead’ after 3 years in US, wants to return to Thailand: ‘Every day feels like a rat race’ Minister of state for parliamentary affairs L Murugan informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha. NEW DELHIL: The Cabinet on Thursday approved the Tribunals Reforms Bill that will have the provision for setting up a National Tribunal Commission (NTC), which has been visualised as an independent body to supervise appointments and functioning of around 16 tribunals and look after their administrative and infrastructural needs.Minister of state for parliamentary affairs L Murugan informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha. TOI has learnt that NTC will be headed by a retired SC or high court judge for five years or till he or she turns 70 years.People aware of the proposal said the government has proposed the body at the instance of the Supreme Court.The apex court had ordered the constitution of NTC first in May 2018. It reiterated its directive in 2020. In November last year, SC stressed that the government has a constitutional obligation to establish NTC and gave it four months to constitute the commission, and lamented that its directions had not been heeded.In June, the Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the functioning of tribunals across the country, with CJI Surya Kant observing that these bodies have become “a liability for the judiciary” and “a headache” for the government.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe CJI had said, “Tribunals were created by you (government). So it is your headache and a liability for us. Because now the kind of orders we are seeing, barring a few tribunals, these tribunals have become a no man’s land. They are not accountable to anyone.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? 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With Nitish Kumar stepping down as CM on April 15, the council of ministers was dissolved. The new council of ministers was constituted under Samrat Choudhary on May 7, which included Prakash. The bench asked the Bihar government to place on record all documents relating to the appointment of Prakash in the first instance, his re-induction and subsequent nomination as MLC.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn its 2001 judgment by a three-judge bench, SC had ruled, “Permitting a non-legislator minister to be re-appointed, without getting elected within the period prescribed by Article 164(4) (six months), would amount to ignoring the electorate in having its say as to who should represent it – a position which is wholly unacceptable.”The seductive temptations to cling to office regardless of constitutional restraint must be totally eschewed. Will of the people cannot be permitted to be subordinated to political expediency of the prime minister or the chief minister as the case may be, to have in his cabinet a non-legislator as a minister for an indefinite period by repeated re-appointments without the individual seeking popular mandate of the electorate.”The SC added, “Chief ministers or governors must… not sacrifice either political responsibility or parliamentary conventions at the altar of political expediency.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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