VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html “Hundreds and thousands of hate messages”: Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend Ines Garcia breaks silence after facing online hate over past relationship UAE launches instalment payment option for MoHRE service fees and fines via ‘Tabby’ | World News 37,164 killed on 6,358 ‘black corridors’ of NHs in 3 yrs: Road ministry | India News From BTS to The Weeknd: 6 biggest Singapore concerts in 2026 worth planning a trip around A tapeworm infects worker ants and makes them live several times longer by turning their bodies more like those of queens Former NFL star’s $25K donation helps increase Nolan Wells investigation reward to $125K as case enters critical stage Mexican illegal immigrant working on California farm arrested over rape and assault charges NEW DELHI: The Central armed police forces (CAPFs) have planted nearly 6.7 crore saplings in the last five years as part of a countrywide plantation drive, the home ministry told the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.Junior home minister Nityanand Rai, in reply to a written question, shared that the seven CAPFs — CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, NSG, SSB and Assam Rifles — also developed a total 3,212 nurseries between 2020 and 2025 and set up and dedicated 1,995 ‘vatikas’ to martyrs between 2020 and 2024.A statewide distribution of the 6.9 crore saplings planted by the Central paramilitary forces in the last five years, shows north-eastern states at the top of the table. While Manipur saw the plantation of 64.8 lakh saplings, 61.2 lakh were planted in Nagaland and 59.6 lakh in Assam.CRPF and BSF, between themselves, developed 69% of the nurseries developed by the CAPFs in the last five years, according to data shared by Rai. ITBP led in development of vatikas, having set up 763 in the period 2020 to 2024.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? 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It said that on average 888 crore requests out of 1,538 crore in a month were bots, and those were flagged as automated requests and their access to the e-ticketing system was denied.A bot is an automated software application that performs repetitive tasks over a network. It follows specific instructions to imitate human behaviour at a faster rate. In a written reply, railway minister Ashwni Vaishnaw said that such “spurious attempts” that were denied access to e-ticketing systems was the maximum in June — nearly 66% of the 1,912 crore requests by bots.“Bot manager in the system protects websites at its own cloud servers by using user behavioural analysis, bot signature/ pattern matching, and real-time risk scoring to instantly distinguish humans and bots and software,” an IRCTC official said.Vaishnaw said the train ticket reservation system is robust and highly secure, and equipped with industry-standard, state-of-the-art cybersecurity controls while highlighting measures taken by railways to safeguard the system from cyber attacks, and prevent auto-filling of forms by hacking tools to curb fraud in Tatkal ticket bookings.The minister said that multiple protective layers such as network firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, application delivery controllers and web application firewalls have been deployed to safeguard the system against cyber threats. He added that little over three crore suspicious user IDs had been deactivated and 6.2 crore had been placed under revalidation during 2025-26 and 2026-27 (up to June 30).The ministry said that 503 complaints have been lodged on the National Cyber Crime Portal for suspicious booking and 13,343 suspicious emails have been blocked in the past one-and-half years. In addition, since 2021, Railway Protection Force has arrested 22,676 touts and legal action has been taken.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSC Declines Urgent Hearing On Police Action During ‘Chalo Sansad’ Protest‘Mujhe Maaro, Sir’: CJP Protester Seen In Viral Lathi-Charge Video Recounts Standoff With Cops70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? 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Scientists explain why it turns green every 20,000 years | World News Punjab’s ‘Business Class’ programme helps over 20k student-led ventures garner Rs 90 cr revenue | India News Trump’s 25% tariff hits Brazil: Trade tensions deepen as billions in exports at risk Dog DNA reveals they travelled with ancient humans across Eurasia for thousands of years Lock Upp 2: Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa to revisit Shilpa Shinde-Vikas Gupta rivalry with his surprise entry | Hidden in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis, 7,000-year-old rock carvings are slowly disappearing Kenyan proverb of the day: “The water of the river flows on without waiting for the thirsty man” – a timeless lesson on seizing opportunity before it passes | Nasa discovered a deep blue planet 63 light-years away, but its blue colour comes from glass, not water ‘Aam’ezing voyage: UP’s mangoes make first sea journey to Dubai Invasive plants may be boosting mosquito numbers in lower-income areas, showing how neighbourhood vegetation can quietly shape public-health risks ‘No connection with youth’: Goa CM Sawant defends state BJP chief’s ‘cockroaches’ post amid student protests in Delhi | India News Bengaluru couple’s 5 money rules go viral; their ‘spend on life, not image’ mantra strikes a chord Chimpanzees and bonobos hug before meals to avoid fights and distribute food fairly, scientists discover ‘Responsibility of govt & opposition to protect children’s future’: Centre urges dialogue as protests intensify – top developments NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for compensation for the families of students who died by suicide following the alleged paper leak.The Centre is also open to engaging seriously with protesters led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), though it believes there should be flexibility over the venue of the talks, instead of insisting on a particular location, the functionary told PTI.The report added that the government has held a series of meetings on the issue involving Union home minister Amit Shah, health minister JP Nadda, commerce minister Piyush Goyal and Pradhan.The development comes after Nadda, at a press conference on Wednesday, reiterated the Centre’s willingness to discuss the alleged NEET paper leak in Parliament under any format and for any duration agreed upon by the Opposition.”We have wanted this issue to be discussed in Parliament. Whether it is a short-duration discussion or a long-duration discussion, you decide how much time you want. The government is ready for discussion, and the Opposition should not keep changing the goalpost,” he said.Calling Parliament the appropriate forum to address the issue, Nadda urged both the government and the opposition to work together on a long-term solution.”Children are ours, yours, and the future of the country. It is the responsibility of both the government and the Opposition to protect their future. We should discuss every aspect and come up with a concrete policy,” he said.Earlier in the day, leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called for Pradhan’s resignation, saying it was among the protesters’ “non-negotiable” demands.The CJP has been spearheading protests over the alleged examination irregularities since June.Its Parliament march on July 20 saw students and supporters attempting to reach Parliament despite heavy police barricading, lathi-charge and the use of tear gas. The march was eventually halted near Parliament Street, where multiple layers of barricades had been erected.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 MediaVideos70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? 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These 5 simple habits can help you feel better in less than 15 minutes Grass burned for magic, healing and cursing: 25,000-year-old cave discovery reveals ancient Australian rituals Ford and Aramark are investigating kiosks at Ford factories after employees were fired for ‘stealing’ cookies and chips They can survive for 3000 years yet 1 in 5 of giant sequoias were destroyed in California fires; a NASA-funded study says controlled burns could dramatically improve their survival NEW DELHI: The Centre is unlikely to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan despite mounting demands for his resignation, as it believes he cannot be held responsible for the NEET paper leak, news agency PTI reported, citing a senior government functionary.According to the report, the government is, however, willing to favourably consider the demand for compensation for the families of students who died by suicide following the alleged paper leak.The Centre is also open to engaging seriously with protesters led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), though it believes there should be flexibility over the venue of the talks, instead of insisting on a particular location, the functionary told PTI.The report added that the government has held a series of meetings on the issue involving Union home minister Amit Shah, health minister JP Nadda, commerce minister Piyush Goyal and Pradhan.The development comes after Nadda, at a press conference on Wednesday, reiterated the Centre’s willingness to discuss the alleged NEET paper leak in Parliament under any format and for any duration agreed upon by the Opposition.”We have wanted this issue to be discussed in Parliament. Whether it is a short-duration discussion or a long-duration discussion, you decide how much time you want. The government is ready for discussion, and the Opposition should not keep changing the goalpost,” he said.Calling Parliament the appropriate forum to address the issue, Nadda urged both the government and the Opposition to work together on a long-term solution.”Children are ours, yours, and the future of the country. It is the responsibility of both the government and the Opposition to protect their future. We should discuss every aspect and come up with a concrete policy,” he said.Earlier in the day, leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi called for Pradhan’s resignation, saying it was among the protesters’ “non-negotiable” demands.The CJP has been spearheading protests over the alleged examination irregularities since June.Its Parliament march on July 20 saw students and supporters attempting to reach Parliament despite heavy police barricading, lathi-charge and the use of tear gas. The march was eventually halted near Parliament Street, where multiple layers of barricades had been erected.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 MediaVideos70 Km To 500 Metres: How India’s Two New Ladakh Bridges Could Transform Border ConnectivityIndia-China Ties Improving? 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