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This snake weighing 1100kgs, as long as a small plane was the ultimate prehistoric mega-predator of the Amazon rainforest Candace Owens ignites Charlie Kirk death controversy, says Nick Fuentes seemed more ‘impassioned’ than Erika Kirk (File photo) Charanjit Singh Channi, Raja Warrring – Punjab Congress rift out in open as Channi camp seeks Raja Warring’s ouster NEW DELHI: Factional fault lines within the Punjab Congress came into the open on Friday after supporters of former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi publicly demanded that Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring be replaced, days after the party announced its organisational reshuffle ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.The show of strength came during a meeting of Channi’s supporters in Morinda, where several leaders openly backed the former chief minister to take over the top post in the state unit and projected him as the party’s chief ministerial face for the next Assembly polls.The development comes after the Congress high command appointed Channi as chairperson of the Campaign Committee while retaining Raja Warring as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president, a move seen as balancing competing factions within the state unit.Addressing reporters, Congress leader Tarsem Singh DC questioned Raja Warring’s leadership and said the party would struggle to return to power under him.”Congress cannot form the government (under the leadership of Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring) as the public does not support him…The public wanted Amarinder Singh Raja Warring to be replaced as the Punjab Congress President…The public wants to see Charanjit Singh Channi as the next CM of Punjab…”Another Congress leader, Harminder Singh Gill, also backed Channi’s leadership ahead of the Assembly elections.”Elections are going to be held in Punjab in the coming days. In those elections, people want Channi Sahib to be number one. I do not want to comment on that (Raja Warring), but people want to see Channi Sahib in the number one position.”The public display of support for Channi comes just two days after the All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced key organisational appointments for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.According to a statement issued by AICC general secretary KC Venugopal, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge approved the appointments with immediate effect.Under the new structure, Channi has been named chairperson of the Campaign Committee, while Vijay Inder Singla will head the Election Management and Coordination Committee. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has been appointed chairperson of the Core Committee and Amar Singh will lead the Manifesto Committee.The Congress also confirmed that Amarinder Singh Raja Warring will continue as Punjab Congress president, while Pratap Singh Bajwa will remain the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the state.The organisational reshuffle comes as political parties step up preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. The BJP has already announced that it will contest all 117 Assembly seats independently, with state leaders asserting that the party aims to form the government on its own and implement a “double-engine” governance model.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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Meet the IAS officer appointed as new CBSE Chairperson Dulquer Salmaan yet to seek release of remaining seized vehicles in luxury vehicle smuggling probe – Reports First underwater home for scientists installed 17 metres below the Florida Keys to support marine research EU–US goods trade hits record €875 billion despite tariffs: Study Etihad Rail Station Access Roads Project: Sharjah announces traffic diversions near University city for Etihad rail works; Motorists face delays until August | World News Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Friday said the organisation was “extremely pained and angered” over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and called for strict action against those found guilty.He also urged the Hindu community to exercise restraint and “thwart the conspiracies of anti-Hindu and anti-national forces seeking to malign the society by exploiting this unfortunate incident.”In a video statement posted on X, Hosabale said, “The unfortunate incident of theft in the donation boxes kept at the Shri Ram Lalla temple in Ayodhya has deeply hurt the sentiments and faith of the entire society and Ram devotees andwe are all extremely pained and angered by this event.”Hosabale further welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and said those found guilty should face stringent punishment.”At the earnest request of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the Uttar Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and initiated legal proceedings based on its recommendations. It is essential to ensure that anyone found guilty after the investigation faces severe punishment,” he added.The RSS leader also said it was natural for the Hindu community to expect the temple trust to treat the matter with utmost seriousness and take corrective measures to address any shortcomings in temple administration.”It is natural for the entire Hindu society, including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, to expect the Trust to treat this highly condemnable incident as an extraordinary matter and take effective steps to rectify all shortcomings in temple management and operations. This is crucial to ensure that the faith and reverence of crores of Ram devotees in the Ayodhya temple remain unbroken and steadfast,” he said.”The current state of confusion and uncertainty must end. In this regard, we expect the temple management and the government-appointed SIT to take all necessary initiatives. We are confident that through proper financial management, flawless and transparent operational systems, and an atmosphere imbued with purity, sanctity, and true dharmikta, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will continue to strengthen the faith and trust of the Hindu society,” he added.He also appealed to the Hindu community to remain patient and not allow the controversy to be exploited by hostile elements.”The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh also calls upon the entire Hindu society to display necessary patience and restraint during this difficult moment and to thwart the conspiracies of anti-Hindu and anti-national forces seeking to malign the Hindu dharma and society by exploiting this unfortunate incident,” Hosabale said.”The grand temple constructed at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi has become a center of reverence, faith, and devotion for the entire Hindu society, owing to the struggles of generations and the dedication, sacrifice, and martyrdom of crores of Rambhakts,” he added.The alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple came to light on June 7. An FIR was registered on June 25 following a preliminary report submitted by the SIT constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government.So far, eight accused have been arrested. According to police, nearly Rs 80 lakh in cash, along with some foreign currency, has been recovered from six of the accused and the investigation is continuing.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The Uttar Pradesh police has also issued a press release detailing the sequence of events that left seven people injured, including five toll plaza employees who suffered critical burn injuries.The incident occurred at around 7am on Friday at the Sihori Toll Plaza under Kokhraj police station limits, about 16 kilometres from the district headquarters.According to police, the LPG tanker was travelling from Kanpur towards Pratapgarh when it allegedly lost control, struck the central divider, overturned and rammed into the toll plaza. The impact caused LPG to leak from the tanker before a powerful explosion engulfed the vehicle and parts of the toll plaza in flames.The tanker driver and conductor reportedly jumped out moments before the explosion and escaped with their lives.The newly surfaced CCTV footage captures the tanker approaching the toll plaza before veering towards the toll lanes. Moments later, a dense white cloud, believed to be leaking LPG, rapidly spreads around the vehicle and across the toll plaza.For several seconds, the gas cloud continues to expand, reducing visibility around the toll booths. It is then followed by a massive fireball that engulfs the tanker and a section of the toll plaza almost instantly. Thick smoke and towering flames fill the frame as people and vehicles in the vicinity scramble to get away from the blast zone.The footage appears to corroborate the preliminary police account that the explosion occurred after LPG leaked from the overturned tanker.Police detail preliminary findingsAccording to superintendent of police Satyanarayan Prajapat, preliminary information received from toll plaza staff indicates that the collision caused the LPG leak, which subsequently triggered the explosion and fire.He said the District Supply Officer (DSO) and a technical team had been alerted to determine the exact cause of the incident. Authorities added that cooling operations and a technical inspection of the damaged tanker were continuing, while the precise sequence of events remains under investigation.Five critically injured, vehicles reduced to ashesPolice said seven people were injured in the accident.Five victims sustained severe burn injuries and were given initial treatment at the district hospital before being referred to a hospital in Prayagraj because of their critical condition. Two others suffered minor injuries and were discharged after receiving first aid.The fire spread to the toll plaza parking yard, destroying at least 16 motorcycles and two cars belonging to employees.A toll plaza supervisor, identified as Alok Pandey, who was inside a nearby toilet block when the fire spread, also suffered severe burn injuries.Toll plaza employee Sanjay Nirmal said there had been light rainfall about 10 minutes before the accident.”Suddenly the tanker came crashing down. Gas started leaking immediately and within moments the entire area was engulfed in flames,” he said.Eyewitnesses also told police that the tanker driver had allegedly attempted to overtake another vehicle before losing control.Huge plumes of black smoke and towering flames were visible from nearly two kilometres away as the blaze rapidly spread to the toll plaza yard and the adjoining toilet block, trapping several employees.Terrified commuters abandoned their vehicles as buses and cars lined up on both sides of the toll plaza, bringing traffic on the highway to a standstill.Fire brigade teams rushed to the scene and began firefighting operations. However, the intensity of the fire initially prevented rescuers from approaching the burning tanker, delaying rescue efforts until the blaze was brought under control.The cause of the crash and the subsequent explosion remains under investigation.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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