VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Remains of five infants found in French couple’s home; partner made discovery 13 Indians stranded aboard vessel in Ukraine amid repeated drone, missile attacks: Report | India News The hidden purpose of clothespin holes: How this overlooked design helps clothes stay secure and reduces peg marks | Meet Hong Wang and Yu Deng: The first Chinese recipients of the prestigious Fields Medal after breakthroughs that reshaped modern mathematics Trump’s two-front challenge: Shades of 1914 as Zelenskyy and Netanyahu converge on Washington The clothing mountain visible from space: How 60,000 tonnes of discarded clothes ended up in Chile’s Atacama Desert Uttarakhand CM Dhami distributes subsidies to boost clean mobility (ANI image) Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday distributed capital grant and incentive subsidy cheques to six primary beneficiary vehicle owners under the Uttarakhand Clean Mobility Transition Policy-2024 at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan, Chief Minister’s Camp Office.The Transport Department has also completed the subsidy approval process for five additional beneficiaries. On the occasion, the chief Minister flagged off 11 clean fuel-based vehicles.Addressing the programme, the chief minister said that the assistance was not merely financial support but a symbol of the state government’s commitment to building a clean, modern, and environmentally sustainable transport system in Uttarakhand. He said the initiative would promote clean fuel-based public transport in urban areas, reduce pollution caused by diesel-powered vehicles, and strengthen environmental conservation efforts.Dhami said the world is facing the serious challenge of climate change, making it essential to strike a balance between development and environmental protection. He emphasised that development is meaningful only when it remains in harmony with nature and ensures a safe and clean future for coming generations.The chief minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is emerging as a global leader in green energy and sustainable development. He highlighted initiatives such as the country’s target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, the Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) campaign, the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, and the expansion of solar and other renewable energy sources as evidence of India’s commitment to environmental protection.Dhami said Uttarakhand, nestled in the Himalayas and revered as Devbhoomi, is the origin of life-giving rivers such as the Ganga and Yamuna. He noted that the state’s rich biodiversity, forests, rivers, and mountain ecosystems are invaluable national assets. Protecting the environment and maintaining ecological balance, he said, is a shared responsibility, adding that the state government’s vision is to ensure that development and environmental conservation go hand in hand.The chief minister said that with this vision, the government has implemented the Uttarakhand Clean Mobility Transition Policy-2024. The policy aims to modernise public transport in urban areas, reduce pollution caused by ageing diesel vehicles, and encourage the adoption of CNG and other clean fuel-based transport systems. He expressed confidence that the policy would lay a strong foundation for a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable transport network across the state.Dhami further said that the state government is continuously expanding the operation of electric buses in Dehradun, Haridwar, and Haldwani. EV charging stations are also being established across Uttarakhand to provide the necessary infrastructure for clean mobility. He added that work is progressing rapidly on ropeway projects and modern urban transport systems, which will improve traffic management, reduce congestion and pollution in hilly regions, and make transportation safer and more environmentally friendly.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Nirupama Devi fails to finish in Women’s 63kg weightlifting final | Commonwealth Games News From farmer’s son to IAS officer: Meet Prathap Murugan, whose groundwater revival mission with 1,200 abandoned borewells won R Madhavan’s praise | Hindi Movie News Software engineer who quit ₹23 lakh job reveals how she and her husband earned ₹1.09 crore as content creators This tiny Amazon turtle was born without its species’ usual dark colours, making it stand out instantly Representational image NEW DELHI: Two Indian Army soldiers were injured in what officials described as a “stray landmine blast” in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, ANI reported on Tuesday.(Developing story)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 MediaVideosMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?Wangchuk Calls for “Humility” as CJP Celebration Videos Go Viral, Saurav Das Clarifies DebateFamilies Of 4 Injured Policemen Move SC Seeking Action Against CJP Protest ViolenceKhajuraho Airport Tops AAI Customer Satisfaction Survey Despite Having No Flights in July-August123PhotostoriesAlways feeling mentally exhausted? 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It states that RAF personnel deployed in Zone-1 alongside a Deputy Commissioner of Police-rank Delhi Police officer fired multiple non-lethal munitions after received rmission from the senior police officer.According to the entry, the RAF fired 55 non-electrical shells, 15 electrical shells, five tear smoke grenades, two rounds from anti-riot guns and two rounds of plastic pellets while controlling the crowd.Officials said one round of plastic pellets contains four plastic projectiles, which differ from metal pellets and are designed to cause less serious injuries.The alleged use of plastic pellets has become a major political flashpoint after reports that some protesters sustained grievous pellet injuries during the violence. Multiple Delhi Police, RAF and CRPF personnel were also injured in the clashes.Delhi Police has maintained that allegations of the force using pellet guns against protesters are “false and misleading”, reiterating its position in a statement on its official X handle. According to the police, more than 65 protesters and over 200 police personnel were injured during the clashes.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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These 8 simple daily habits can help clear your mind The power of inspiration: How legendary South African swimmer with 19 medals fueled Tanzanian swimmer Collins Saliboko’s Commonwealth goal | International Sports News New York City flash floods: Heavy rain triggers warnings, hundreds of flights canceled CJP gives it’s statement to the government NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has threatened to restart its nationwide agitation if the government fails to withdraw FIRs against student protesters, saying a Supreme Court interim order on the batch of PILs related to the protest “rings alarm bells across the country.”In an urgent statement posted on X, CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das said Direction No. 4 of the order is a “direct contradiction” to the government’s solemn assurance of July 25 that FIRs would be withdrawn and protesters would not be targeted. The Direction permits governments to proceed with existing FIRs and carry out investigations.”It was on the strength of that solemn assurance, and in complete good faith, that the Cockroach Janta Party called off its nationwide protest,” Das said.The CJP spokesperson expressed apprehension that the government and BJP-ruled states may “weaponise” the order passed by the bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to continue FIRs against individual protesters and subject them to harassment. “This was precisely our concern from day one: that courts could be used, directly or indirectly, to achieve political ends by targeting peaceful dissent,” he said.Das also pointed to the fact that the interim order was not opposed by the government’s lawyers, despite the Centre being fully aware that talks with the CJP had continued until late Monday night and that a “solemn agreement” had already been arrived at on July 25. “The court’s uninformed order is therefore wholly unacceptable,” he said.”A solemn public assurance given to thousands of young students and protesters cannot be diluted, undermined, or rendered meaningless through subsequent legal developments, in a surreptitious manner. It only results in breach of public trust,” Das added.He clarified that nothing in the interim order prevents the government or BJP/NDA-ruled states from withdrawing FIRs or deciding not to proceed against peaceful protesters, as done by Bihar and Assam governments. “The power to withdraw or not pursue such cases continues to rest with the executive. The court has not mandated that governments must definitely continue with the FIRs. That would be a deliberate misreading,” he said.Das demanded that the government immediately place the terms of the July 25 assurance before the Supreme Court “so that there is complete transparency regarding the commitments already made to the youth of this country.””The youth of India entered into this understanding in good faith. That good faith must not be betrayed. Institutions of constitutional importance must never be politicised and weaponised to not honour the guarantees,” he said.The CJP spokesperson said the deadline for the government to honour its guarantees expires on Tuesday. “We once again call upon it to fulfil every commitment it made: withdraw the FIRs, ensure that no protester is subjected to future punitive action, and honour both the letter and the spirit of the assurance that brought an end to the protest.”He warned that if the guarantees are not honoured, the CJP will have “no option but to resume its nationwide protest.” “A government that breaks its word cannot expect the youth to remain silent. If the guarantees are dishonoured, the streets of India will once again become the voice of its young,” Das said.The CJP had called off its 36-day agitation at Jantar Mantar on July 25 after the government accepted its key demands, including the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?Wangchuk Calls for “Humility” as CJP Celebration Videos Go Viral, Saurav Das Clarifies DebateFamilies Of 4 Injured Policemen Move SC Seeking Action Against CJP Protest ViolenceKhajuraho Airport Tops AAI Customer Satisfaction Survey Despite Having No Flights in July-AugustBihar Withdraws F.I.Rs Against NEET Protesters, Orders Release Of All Arrested In July 25 Cases123PhotostoriesWorking out but still can’t lose belly fat? 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Police did not use force and eventually opened the route, allowing the farmers to proceed into the city.The protest, organised under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, began on Monday with a sit-in at Sethanighat in Narmadapuram, where farmers recited the Hanuman Chalisa before starting their march towards Bhopal, PTI reported.Earlier, police had attempted to stop the march by erecting barricades at Bhopal Tiraha and other locations. District Magistrate Somesh Mishra and Superintendent of Police Saikrishna S. Thota held talks with the protesting farmers on National Highway-69, but the discussions failed to break the deadlock.The farmers are demanding 100 per cent procurement of moong under MSP, a solution to issues related to the e-token system, and the timely availability of fertilisers at reasonable prices.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Here’s why it got so strong so quickly Collared peccaries vanished from Uruguay after the 1800s; a 17-year breeding effort returned them to forests where a new generation has now been born Air India (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Air India’s transformation to a world class airline post its return to founder Tata Group in 2022 could take upto a decade due to serious headwinds the aviation industry in general and the Maharaja in particular have encountered in recent years. The earlier assessment of giving the airline a facelift in five years under the Vihaan programme has proven to be a grossly optimistic one, requiring a reset of the timelines.“Given where it began, Air India’s transformation must be seen as a five- to ten-year journey, considering the years-long supply chain disruptions in key components, the need to overhaul legacy systems, culture and fleet, and the creation of a large cadre of technical and airline professionals,” Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran said in the company’s annual ‌report for 2025-26.While remaining optimistic about AI and reiterating the group’s commitment to the airline, he lists the issues the airline has faced that have caused the timeline overrun: “Few businesses are as vulnerable to war and fuel pressures as aviation. This year, Air India faced three external headwinds. Airspace closures; West Asia conflict-driven fuel price hikes and foreign exchange fluctuations; and the crash of AI171 made it the most challenging year for Air India. At every stage, Air India’s teams responded with resilience and adaptability.”The combined impact of all these factors made Air India report ‌a loss of Rs 22,238 crore in FY 26, as opposed to a loss of Rs 10,859 crore a year earlier. Also the flight reductions that started with Operation Sindoor last year and then compounded post AI 171 crash and the recent West Asia crisis saw AI FY 26 revenue fall to Rs 71,870 crore, from Rs 78,636 crore in the previous fiscal. The Tatas are currently looking for a new CEO for AI as incumbent Campbell Wilson will be leaving shortly. In the interim, Chandra is directly supervising the affairs of the company with the support of a team led by former AI CMD (of PSU days) and ex aviation secretary P S Kharola.The group is not giving up on AI and has long term plans for the company. “In 2047, the centennial of Indian independence, a young Indian will board an Air India plane, built with Indian components, chips fabricated on Indian soil, protected by defence systems built in India… A nation of 1.4 billion people, with one of the world’s fastest growing economies, deserves a world-class flag carrier. Rebuilding Air India is a long journey: fleet renewal, training, service transformation, network expansion. Every great airline in history was built over decades, not quarters,” he says.“Significant progress has been made in the transformation journey. The narrow body aircrafts for domestic routes have been refurbished and have been receiving strong positive customer feedback. The wide body aircrafts are expected to complete refurbishment by end of FY28…. Currently, Air India has the best on-time arrival performance in India (June 2026). Our commitment is to give India a carrier that connects it to the world with pride, creates hundreds of thousands of jobs across aviation, tourism and logistics, and makes India a global aviation hub rather than a market others fly through,” he added.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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