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NEW DELHI: A trainer aircraft operated by a private company crashed near the Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra’s Pune district on Sunday, police said.Visuals from the crash site showed the aircraft’s wreckage, with local villagers and emergency responders gathering at the spot.The exact cause of the crash is yet to be ascertained. Further details on the aircraft and those on board are awaited.The incident comes months after a plane crash in Baramati claimed the lives of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar and four others in January.The aircraft, a Learjet 45 (registration VT-SSK) operated by VSR, crashed while attempting an emergency landing at around 8.45am, according to officials and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).This is a developing story. More details awaited.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. 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NEW DELHI: The Hindu Raksha Dal has announced plans to visit Darul Uloom in Deoband on Tuesday and offer Ganga water at the prominent Islamic seminary, alleging that a Shivling exists beneath its premises, as reported by PTI.In a video message released on Saturday, Lalit Sharma, Uttarakhand state president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, said members of the organisation, led by its national president Pinky Chaudhary, would travel from Haridwar to Deoband carrying Ganga water.Sharma claimed the organisation had earlier approached the Saharanpur administration seeking an inquiry into its allegation that a Shiv temple exists on the Darul Uloom premises.He alleged that no action was taken on the complaint.Following this, the organisation decided to visit the seminary and offer Ganga water, Sharma said.Police have warned that no attempt to disturb the law-and-order situation will be allowed. “Nobody will be permitted to disrupt law and order. Legal action will be taken against anyone who attempts to disturb the atmosphere,” Deoband Circle Officer Amit Kumar Singh said, according to PTI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhat is Darul Uloom Deoband?Darul Uloom Deoband, founded in 1866 in present-day Uttar Pradesh, is one of South Asia’s most influential Islamic seminaries. The seminary was established by Islamic scholars including Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi and Maulana Rashid Muhammad Gangohi.It promotes the Deobandi tradition of Islamic scholarship, known for its orthodox interpretation of Islam and emphasis on religious education.Over the years, the Deobandi tradition spread through seminaries across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other parts of South Asia.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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The report says artificial intelligence (AI) can help bridge this widening gap by extending specialist expertise, improving diagnosis and expanding access to quality healthcare, particularly in smaller hospitals and underserved areas.Nadda released the knowledge paper, “AI in MedTech: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence,” at the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026, organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in association with FICCI.The report estimates India’s population at 1.47 billion in 2026 and says more than 65% of deaths are now due to non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. It projects the population aged 60 years and above to cross 230 million by 2036, further increasing demand for long-term healthcare.Despite expansion in healthcare infrastructure and medical education, shortages persist. India has 9.6 doctors per 10,000 population, compared with the global average of 18.3. It has 27.2 nursing personnel per 10,000 against 40.5 globally, 15.9 hospital beds per 10,000 compared with 33, and only 4 MRI scanners per million people, against the global average of 19, the report says.According to the report, AI is not intended to replace doctors but to multiply specialist capacity by assisting in diagnosis, clinical decision-making and screening. AI-enabled diagnostics are expected to be the first large-scale application, helping extend specialist expertise to primary and secondary healthcare, improve productivity and reduce inequalities in access to care.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe report says India has already built the foundations for AI in healthcare through initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, IndiaAI Mission, SAHI, BODH and the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023. It says the next challenge is to move AI from successful pilot projects to routine clinical use by creating AI-ready health data, a predictable regulatory framework and reimbursement mechanisms for AI-enabled technologies.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. 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Kerala, coastal Karnataka and south interior Karnataka are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over the next two days.In its latest nowcast warning, issued at 1:13 am on Sunday, the IMD warned of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of 40-60 kmph and moderate rainfall of 5-15 mm per hour in parts of Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The warning is valid until 4:13 am on Sunday.In Meghalaya, South Garo Hills and South West Khasi Hills are under an orange warning.In Chhattisgarh, the warning covers Bemetara, Bilaspur, Kabirdham, Mahasamund and Mungeli.In Madhya Pradesh, the affected districts include Anuppur, Balaghat, Chhatarpur, Damoh, Dindori, Guna, Jabalpur, Mandla, Raisen, Sagar, Seoni, Shahdol, Umaria and Vidisha.In Uttarakhand, the warning has been issued for Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat and Pithoragarh.The IMD has advised residents in the affected areas to remain alert, avoid taking shelter under trees or weak structures, check road and traffic conditions and avoid unnecessary travel. People have also been advised to follow instructions issued by local authorities.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, Delhi has already surpassed its average rainfall for August in the first eight days of the month, with the Safdarjung Observatory recording 230.1 mm of rain so far.Safdarjung, the city’s primary weather observatory, recorded 225.7 mm of rainfall between the beginning of August and 8:30 am on Saturday, followed by another 4.4 mm between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, taking the cumulative total to 230.1 mm.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi’s average rainfall for August is 226.8 mm, based on the 1991-2020 climatological period.Delhi also recorded its highest single-day August rainfall in two years on Saturday, with Safdarjung receiving 98.7 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am. The last time the city recorded higher rainfall in August was on August 1, 2024, when 107.6 mm was recorded.The national capital has been receiving rainfall for the fourth consecutive day.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. 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 MediaVideosAir India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Fails Dope Test After Turbulence IncidentSavarkar Quiz Question Sparks Political Row In Kerala; Education Department Orders InquiryWATCH: Uttarakhand Innovator’s Electric Flying Vehicle Takes Maiden Test FlightUPI To Remain Free For Users, But Some Merchants May Face Nominal Fees In Future: GovtArunachal CM Rejects Chinese Encroachment As India Assigns Official Names To 27 Places‘If You Don’t Kill My Husband, I Will’: Telangana Man Uncovers Wife’s Shocking Chats With Lover‘Brahmins Joining BSP’: Mayawati SLAMS Akhilesh Yadav Over PDA’s ‘P Change’ From Pichhde To Pandit‘I Am Proud Of All Of You’: PM Modi’s Big Msg To Students At First Public Speech After CJP ProtestsKashmir Tourist Security To Get Major Upgrade With CCTV, Command Centres And Security AuditsUS Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, India Faces Potential 100% Tariff Over Russian Oil Purchases123Photostories12 traditional North Indian breakfast dishes that are a must-try7 reasons why teamwork beats individual talent on any given day, according to GoogleWhy first love stays in your heart forever: 7 reasons it’s so hard to forgetDrinking milk but still at risk of calcium deficiency? 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NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another accused in connection with the seizure of a large consignment of illegal explosives in Kerala’s Malappuram district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 10, officials said on Sunday.The accused, identified as Haris TA, was arrested on Saturday from Manjeri in Malappuram. According to the NIA, Haris is a main conspirator and was involved in the illegal procurement of the explosives seized in the case.The case relates to the seizure of 89,600 explosive sticks and 10,500 shock tubes (NONEL) from a lorry parked at the compound of Farha Hollow Bricks Company on the Chemmad-Thalappara Road in Malappuram on February 7, 2026.The lorry was intercepted by Kerala Police, who arrested three people linked to the consignment. The NIA said the accused did not have the required licences or permissions to possess or transport the explosives.The agency subsequently re-registered the case and took over the investigation in April 2026. During the probe, the NIA conducted searches at 19 locations across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and recovered digital devices, documents and other material, including gelatin sticks.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe NIA said the investigation uncovered the involvement of additional people in the alleged conspiracy and helped identify the supply chain through which the explosives were procured and transported.Haris’ arrest came a day after the NIA arrested three more accused from Vijayapura in Karnataka on August 7. The agency said the investigation is continuing to uncover the larger conspiracy, including the illegal procurement, movement and intended use of the explosives.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAir India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Fails Dope Test After Turbulence IncidentSavarkar Quiz Question Sparks Political Row In Kerala; Education Department Orders InquiryWATCH: Uttarakhand Innovator’s Electric Flying Vehicle Takes Maiden Test FlightUPI To Remain Free For Users, But Some Merchants May Face Nominal Fees In Future: GovtArunachal CM Rejects Chinese Encroachment As India Assigns Official Names To 27 Places‘If You Don’t Kill My Husband, I Will’: Telangana Man Uncovers Wife’s Shocking Chats With Lover‘Brahmins Joining BSP’: Mayawati SLAMS Akhilesh Yadav Over PDA’s ‘P Change’ From Pichhde To Pandit‘I Am Proud Of All Of You’: PM Modi’s Big Msg To Students At First Public Speech After CJP ProtestsKashmir Tourist Security To Get Major Upgrade With CCTV, Command Centres And Security AuditsUS Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, India Faces Potential 100% Tariff Over Russian Oil Purchases123Photostories12 traditional North Indian breakfast dishes that are a must-try7 reasons why teamwork beats individual talent on any given day, according to GoogleWhy first love stays in your heart forever: 7 reasons it’s so hard to forgetDrinking milk but still at risk of calcium deficiency? 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Officials also clarified that it would be factually incorrect to say the government had “directed Meta to completely overhaul its algorithm”.The government’s focus, according to sources, is on ensuring that Meta’s content policies, platform guidelines and moderation systems are aligned with Indian law. While concerns remain, officials said the discussions are aimed at securing concrete changes from the company rather than simply seeking assurances.ANI sources said India’s cultural context is not always fully understood by teams based outside the country. They said Meta needs greater local input, including stronger understanding of Indian languages and cultural nuances, to improve content moderation in India.The latest clarification came after a meeting on Friday between Meta’s technical team and MeitY officials, during which the company explained its existing systems for handling harmful content online. Technical discussions between the two sides remain underway, with another round of meetings expected next week, sources said.On child sexual abuse material (CSAM), government sources told ANI that there is zero tolerance and zero compromise.Officials said allowing such material to remain on Meta’s platforms would amount to a serious violation of rules. They said the company needs to adopt stronger and more proactive measures, with concrete action expected instead of assurances.The issue was also raised during earlier meetings between Meta’s global team and government officials, amid wider concerns over the company’s content moderation systems.The government has also raised concerns over deepfakes involving prominent personalities.ANI sources said content posted from authorised or verified handles should not be incorrectly identified as deepfakes. Officials said such sensitive cases cannot be left entirely to automated detection systems and called for a “human-in-the-loop” mechanism to ensure content is properly reviewed before any takedown.The government has also questioned Meta over synthetically generated content that reappears after being identified and removed as a deepfake.Officials have sought details from Meta on the concrete steps it is taking to prevent such content from resurfacing after removal.Meta’s recommendation and virality algorithms have also come under scrutiny during the discussions.ANI sources said the government questioned why users are frequently shown content unrelated to their stated interests and whether this points to shortcomings in Meta’s recommendation systems.Officials also asked why synthetically generated content continues to be amplified through the company’s algorithms.The government has insisted that once such content is flagged, it should not be recommended further or repeatedly resurface on the platform, sources said.The issue of Meta’s recommendation systems had also figured in earlier meetings with IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and senior ministry officials, when the company’s global team was questioned about its algorithms and compliance with Indian laws.The latest discussions follow several rounds of engagement between Meta and the Indian government over deepfakes, CSAM, bot accounts, synthetic content and the company’s compliance with Indian laws.According to earlier reports, Meta’s technical team had explained its proposed measures to address the concerns raised by the government and said it had solutions to tackle deepfakes, CSAM and bot accounts.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe government has also been examining Meta’s compliance with intermediary provisions under Indian law, including the conditions governing safe-harbour protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act.The Centre had earlier sought action against deepfake content and was examining whether Meta’s role in determining what content users see could have implications for its status as an intermediary.The latest discussions, however, have focused on the technical functioning of Meta’s systems and how its global policies are implemented in India.As the talks continue, government sources said the objective is not to demand a complete overhaul of Meta’s algorithm but to ensure that its platforms, content policies and moderation mechanisms comply with Indian law and adequately account for India’s linguistic and cultural context.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. 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