VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Delhi-NCR rain alert on April 29: Thunderstorms, showers bring much-needed relief from heatwaves; what travellers need to know Google just declared it is no longer a ‘Search company’ Starmer averts ethics probe over Mandelson appointment but faces more pressure Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple (File photo) New Delhi: Midway through the ‘faith vs fundamental right’ debate emanating from the customary ban on entry of women in the 10-50 years age group into the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, a Hindu party on Tuesday requested a nine-judge Supreme Court bench to review its 30-year-old judgment declaring Hinduism as a “way of life”.Articulating the objection to the ruling in the 1996 Ramesh Yeshwant Prabhoo judgment by a three-judge bench that Hinduism “may broadly be described as a way of life and nothing more”, a lawyer appearing for the Hindu party said Hinduism is not a way of life, but a oceanic confluence and assimilation of infinite number of distinct religious beliefs and faiths.During the ninth day of proceedings before a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices B V Nagarathna, M M Sundresh, A Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, A G Masih, P B Varale, R Mahadevan and J Bagchi, advocate D V Singh said that in order to decide what constituted an essential Hindu religious practice, the court must decide what is “Hinduism and Hindu Dharma”, and suggested that SC could take help of the Bhagavad Gita for this.This mirrored senior advocate M R Shamshad’s request on Thursday to the nine-judge bench to review the 1994 Ismail Faruqui judgment by a five-judge bench, which while rejecting the challenge to govt acquisition of the then-disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site had ruled that mosque is not essential for offering namaz. He had said masjid is the spirit of Islam and constituted core belief of Muslims.In the Ramesh Yeshwant Prabhoo judgment, SC had said, “When we think of Hindu religion, we find it difficult, if not impossible, to define Hindu religion or even adequately describe it.””Unlike other religions in the world, Hindu religion does not claim any one prophet; it does not worship any one God;it does not believe in any one philosophic concept; it does not follow any one set of religious rites or performances; in fact, it does not appear to satisfy the narrow traditional features of any religion or creed. It may broadly be described as a way of life and nothing more,” the court had said.”Ordinarily, Hindutva is understood as a way of life or a state of mind, and it is not to be equated with or understood as religious Hindu fundamentalism… The words ‘Hinduism’ or ‘Hindutva’ are not necessarily to be understood and construed narrowly, confined only to the strict Hindu religious practices unrelated to the culture and ethos of the people of India, depicting the way of life of the Indian people,” it has said in the judgment.In the Ismail Faruqui judgment, SC had ruled, “A mosque is not an essential part of practice of the religion of Islam and Namazby Muslims can be offered anywhere, even in the open. Accordingly, its acquisition (of disputed site) is not prohibited by the provisions in the Constitution of India.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? 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Cricketer scripts history, says ‘it’s still a bit surreal’ Peak XV exits MobiKwik in Rs 130 crore block deal MBSE Mizoram Board HSSLC result 2026 today at mbse.edu.in: Steps to download Class 12 scorecards here ‘Vaazha 2’ box office collections day 28: Hashir and Savin SA’s comedy drama surpasses Rs 220 crore globally Just a day after OpenAI made changes to its relationship with Microsoft, Amazon moves in; AWS CEO calls it … In Congress speech, King Charles urges US-UK reset Airlines lobby for fuel cost relief ahead of price revision Numerology Predictions Today, April 29, 2026: Read your personalised forecast for numbers 1 to 9 Bangladesh’s first N-power plant starts fuel loading Image: IANS Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged voters to turn out in record numbers as Phase-2 polling of the West Bengal assembly elections 2026 got underway.In a post through X, he made a special appeal to women and young voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers, highlighting their crucial role in strengthening the electoral process.”Today is Phase-2 of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Urging all those voting today to do so in record numbers and make our democracy more vibrant as well as participative. It is important that the women and youth of West Bengal, in particular, turnout in large numbers and exercise their franchise,” PM Modi said in a post on X.Voting began on Wednesday across 142 constituencies in the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, with extensive security arrangements in place and a high-stakes contest unfolding between the ruling TMC and the BJP. The outcome of this phase is expected to be crucial in determining whether the TMC retains its dominance in the southern districts or if the BJP can make significant inroads into the state’s power structure.Polling commenced at 7.00 am, with voters queuing up outside booths in Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly and Purba Bardhaman, regions that form the political and electoral core of the state.Unlike the first phase, where the BJP focused on defending its gains in north Bengal, the final round shifts the contest squarely to the TMC’s stronghold. In the 2021 Assembly elections, the ruling party had secured 123 of these 142 seats, while the BJP managed 18 and the ISF one.At the centre of the contest is Bhabanipur, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s political bastion, where she is locked in a high-profile battle against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The contest is being seen as a symbolic rematch of Nandigram, where Adhikari had defeated Banerjee in the 2021 elections.A total of 3.21 crore voters are eligible to cast their ballots in this phase, including 1.57 crore women and 792 third-gender electors. Voting is taking place across 41,001 polling stations, all of which are under webcasting surveillance to ensure transparency.The Election Commission of India has deployed 2,321 companies of central forces across seven districts, with Kolkata receiving the highest deployment of 273 companies.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 MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? 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This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or tools123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiExit Poll results 2026PM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Snabbit raises $56 million, company valued at $390 million Rupee slips 35 paise vs US dollar, Sensex falls 416 points ‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection Day 41: Ranveer Singh starrer sails past Rs 1780 crore worldwide on sixth Tuesday Relief from heat as rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD issues alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms Apr 29, 2026, 06:39 IST ‘AI downloads in India up 69% in Jan-March’ Aneet Padda’s video from ‘Shakti Shalini’ set goes VIRAL; actress sparks buzz over school girl role Pisces Horoscope Today, April 29, 2026: Don’t hurt any female today Airtel eyes $2 billion UK IPO of African mobile money unit Capricorn Horoscope Today, April 29, 2026: Your boss will observe your performance 3 lose vision after surgery in Maharashtra hospital | India News Maruti profit slips 6.4% in Q4, revenue jumps 29% ‘Bhooth Bangla’ box office collection Day 12: Akshay Kumar starrer nears Rs 200 crore globally on the second Tuesday Aquarius Horoscope Today, April 29, 2026: Try to maintain harmony with spouse Govt revives strategic sale of IDBI Bank after scrapping bids “She’s guilty of something”: Candace Owens faces intense scrutiny following show cancellations and viral posts Mumbai: Auto and taxi drivers who learn Marathi will be issued a state govt certificate, and production of the certificate will be mandatory at the time of licence renewal, said transport minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday after a meeting with heads of all 59 RTOs across Maharashtra.Sarnaik said facilities would be created at RTOs for drivers willing to learn Marathi. Training will be done jointly with Konkan Marathi Sahitya Parishad and Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh.About the AuthorSomit SenSomit Sen, Senior Editor at The Times of India, Mumbai. He covers stories on Power beat in Maharashtra and on Oil & Gas. He also covers RTO, BEST (Mumbai’s public transport buses), transport ministry, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation, interstate transport (trucks/tempos) and the fleetcabs.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123PhotostoriesFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or toolsDeepika Padukone’s maternity-style playbook starts with a denim-on-denim look, proving she doesn’t do boring10 powerful signs you’re highly emotionally mature, according to psychologyStep inside cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ₹5.38 crore stylish Mumbai residence123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiTamil Nadu electionPM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Apr 29, 2026, 06:00 IST ‘Michael’ box office collection Day 5: Jaafar Jackson starrer crosses Rs 25 crore mark; Beats ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ to emerge as top Hollywood grosser of April Daily Career Horoscope, April 29, 2026: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your career Leading run scorers of T20 leagues: Virat Kohli leads in IPL, Babar Azam trails behind with PSL and… New Delhi: In fresh action against Anil Ambani and his Reliance group entities, ED on Tuesday said it has attached his family properties worth another Rs 3,035 crore, including a flat in Usha Kiran building in Mumbai and a farmhouse in Khandala (Pune), taking attachments to nearly Rs 20,000 crore in the ongoing money laundering case.The latest attachments have been made as part of ED’s investigation against Reliance Communications (RCom), which, the agency said, has defaulted over Rs 40,000 crore of bank loans, siphoning off public funds. “The provisional attachment under PMLA has been made to prevent dissipation of assets and to protect interests of banks and public,” ED said.While a spokesman for Anil Ambani claimed that the flat in Usha Kiran and the farmhouse in Khandala belong to his mother Kokilaben Ambani, ED has said the flat is registered in the name of Anil Ambani and the farmhouse in the name of Luna Trust and his son Jai Anshul Ambani. The agency said a land in Sanand, Ahmedabad, in the name of Mudra Foundation for Communications Research and Education (MICA), has been also attached.”Besides these, Rs 7.7 crore shares of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, held by RiseE Infinity Pvt Ltd – a group entity of Anil Ambani under the RiseE Trust umbrella, which is a private family trust of the members of Anil Ambani’s family – were also attached,” ED said.”Under Section 8 of PMLA, confiscated property would be restored to legitimate claimants who suffered loss, including victim banks. Thus, the attachment preserves value so that, after due legal process, public money can be recovered and restored to banks and ultimately the general public, in accordance with law,” ED said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? 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This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or toolsDeepika Padukone’s maternity-style playbook starts with a denim-on-denim look, proving she doesn’t do boringStep inside cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ₹5.38 crore stylish Mumbai residence5 Bhagavad Gita parenting lessons every parent should teach their child123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiTamil Nadu electionPM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Sagittarius Horoscope Today, April 29, 2026: Today you’ll enjoy the company of your spouse New Delhi: External affairs minister S Jaishankar held talks with visiting United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) president Annalena Baerbock on a range of issues, including AI’s implications and the West Asia conflict, on Tuesday.Jaishankar said in a post on X that he underscored during the discussion the need for reformed multilateralism that is reflective of today’s realities, particularly of the Global South, while thanking Baerbock for her leadership and contributions. Baerbock later said at a press conference that the world is witnessing growing geopolitical tensions, increasing fragmentation and pressure on the three UN pillars: peace and security, development and human rights. “Today, the United Nations, multilateralism and international law are not only under pressure, but under direct attack,” she said.”No country, regardless of its size or strength, can address today’s complex global challenges – such as climate change, global pandemics and the economic impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine or the closing of the Strait of Hormuz – on its own,” she said.Baerbock rejected US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace plan that envisages a permanent membership fee. “Because every country, no matter how big or small, how powerful or rich, has a seat at the table; because you will not find just peace for anybody in the world if you have to pay a fee to join it,” she said. Trump’s Board for Peace for Gaza has been projected as a possible rival to the UN.On need for UN reforms, she said that while the UN is indispensable, it has to reform itself to be more efficient, more agile and deliver better on the ground.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? 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This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or toolsDeepika Padukone’s maternity-style playbook starts with a denim-on-denim look, proving she doesn’t do boring10 powerful signs you’re highly emotionally mature, according to psychology123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiTamil Nadu electionPM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Where is Candace Owens and why did she cancel her show again amid rising WHCD speculation and Cole Allen connection? New Delhi: India was fifth biggest military spender globally in 2025 and the country increased its military spending by 8.9% to $92.1 billion, according to a report released by arms watchdog group Sipri on Monday.The India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025 – which involved use of combat aircraft, drones and missiles – pushed up India’s military spending during the year, according to the report.”Pakistan’s military spending grew by 11% to $11.9 billion in 2025. The increase was largely due to new orders for aircraft and missiles placed with China in 2025 following the armed conflict with India in May, as well as payments for earlier procurement contracts nearing completion,” according to Sipri’s annual “Trends in World Military Expenditure” report.China, the world’s second largest military spender, increased its military spending by 7.4% to $336 billion. This was the 31st consecutive year-on-year increase as China continued its military modernisation drive.”A renewed campaign against corruption in military procurement does not appear to have constrained spending,” the report said.At $954 billion, military spending by the US was 7.5% lower in 2025 than in 2024. The drop was primarily because no new financial military assistance for Ukraine was approved during the year. This was in sharp contrast to the previous three years, when a total of $127 billion was approved.The five biggest spenders in 2025 were the US, China, Russia, Germany and India, together accounting for 58% of world military spending, at a total of $1,686 billion.The global world military expenditure reached $2,887 billion in the year 2025, the 11th consecutive year of growth.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123PhotostoriesMorning affirmation at 5am: Feeling lost? This might helpFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?10 things you should walk away from— No regrets, no looking back5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or toolsDeepika Padukone’s maternity-style playbook starts with a denim-on-denim look, proving she doesn’t do boring10 powerful signs you’re highly emotionally mature, according to psychology123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiTamil Nadu electionPM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Kartavya’ backed by Shah Rukh Khan, gets May 15 release after three-year wait Scorpio Horoscope Today, April 29, 2026: Focus on completing what’s pending Bengal polls: CAPF visits Kolkata mayor and TMC candidate Firhad Hakim’s house at midnight Defence Minister Rajnath Singh advocates for peace at SCO meeting Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek on Tuesday, defence minister Rajnath Singh said “Operation Sindoor had demonstrated India’s firm resolve that terror epicentres will be meted out justifiable punishment”. His warning to Pakistan came before its defence minister Khawaja Asif at the meeting. Rajnath stressed the need for a “united front to tackle evils of terrorism, separatism and extremism by dismantling safe havens and rejecting any political exceptions”. He called on member-states to eliminate double standards in the global fight against terror. “We must not lose sight of state-sponsored cross-border terror which attacks the very sovereignty of a nation state.” Recalling Pahalgam, he said, “No grievance, real or supposed, can become an excuse for terror and humanitarian loss”. On the global situation, he said, “The real crisis today is not of a non-existent order but a tendency to question the established rules-based world order. We must focus on a global consensus where co-existence, cohabitation and compassion take precedence over chaos, competition and conflict…We should not allow it to become an era of violence and war, but an era of peace and prosperity.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBengal Phase 2 Polls: 142 Constituencies Vote Today, Over 3.21 Crore Voters to DecideChokepoints of Power: how India can ‘trump’ China on the seasSwati Maliwal’s Explosive Exit: Assault Allegations, ‘Betrayal’ Charges Rock AAP As She Joins BJPIndian Aviation Sector Warns Of Possible Shutdown Amid Soaring Fuel CostsUNGA Chief Hails India’s Global Role, Calls India’s Leadership Central To MultilateralismIndia To Receive Fourth Unit Of S-400 Missile Systems From Russia, To Be Deployed In RajasthanISRO-s Big Shift- Civilians To Join Gaganyaan Missions – India-s Space Programme Expands”Online Radicalisation Led To…” Maharashtra CM On ISIS-Inspired AttackIndia’s Defence Spending Hits $92 Bn, Becomes World’s 5th Largest Amid Global Military SurgeIs Rafale deal with France stuck? Will India’s demand for access scuttle fighter deal?123PhotostoriesFrom tasting success and popularity after playing Samar to being ousted overnight from Anupamaa: Paras Kalnawat on his journeyKate Middleton dips into Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look with sapphire earrings from the royal jewellery archivesAhead of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2,’ buzz around the threequel adds to fans’ anticipation – here’s what we knowWhy BTS K-pop star Jungkook’s basic bodyweight routine may be more effective than your gym plan5 longest train journeys in the world: Did you know India has one?5 simple brain exercises that can boost memory without apps or toolsDeepika Padukone’s maternity-style playbook starts with a denim-on-denim look, proving she doesn’t do boringStep inside cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal’s ₹5.38 crore stylish Mumbai residence5 Bhagavad Gita parenting lessons every parent should teach their childIndoor plants that can keep your home cool during summer123Hot PicksAmit ShahMamata BanerjeeBengal Women VotersPM Rally GunfireAssembly Election 2026Bengal Oath CeremonyTrinamool CongressTop TrendingSaeed Sheikh AfridiTamil Nadu electionPM modiSalim DolaAssam HS 12th ResultManish SisodiaMumbai Watermelon Poisoning newsBengal PollsJack GrealishIPL Orange Cap Another day, another record! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scripts IPL history, becomes fastest to … Laura Dern joins cast of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4; replaces Helena Bonham Carter Dawood aide Dola brought back from Turkiye Representative Image Less than a week after Kedarnath shrine opened for Char Dham yatra, police de- ployed for crowd management are grappling with a different set of challenges — visitors lighting crackers for birthday events in the temple zone, devotees waving political party flags in front of the shrine, and vloggers enter- ing risky glacier stretches for reels. Police have registered multiple FIRs, while officers said social media monitoring had been tightened. One recent case involved bursting of crack- ers near Kedarnath temple during a birthday celebration, after which cops registered an FIR against an unidentified person linked to Insta- gram handle ‘Sumit-Ke-Blog’. The case was registered under BNS Sec 353(3), dealing with public mischief within a place of worship. In other incidents, videos showed visitors waving political flags near the shrine, while some men claiming to be vloggers crossed boundary ropes and ventured into restricted glacier areas to shoot content before police stopped them and let them off with a warning. Backlash from residents has been sharp, with many seeing the conduct as a breach of the re- ligious and environmental sensitivity of the pilgrimage. “The things happening this time are unprecedented. People are breaching the sanctity of such a pious place,” Ashish Gairo- la, a resident of Triyuginarayan, told TOI. Mayaram Goswami, 65, who runs a restaurant-cum-lodge at Gaurikund, said he had never seen such conduct during the yatra earlier. “More people are coming for social media likes and comments rather than to pay respects to Lord Kedarnath,” he added. Police said dealing with such conduct was consuming time and manpower meant for helping pilgrims, especially elderly visitors.About the AuthorKalyan DasSpecial Correspondent at The Times of India, Dehradun, covering global issues with special focus on South Asia, defence, crime, sports and human interest stories. 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