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Virgo Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: Day could bring small challenges that will demand your patience and careful consideration Deal on Hormuz shipping route reached with Oman, says Iran Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: “Lifespan of a criminal trial cannot be that of a turtle,” SC said Wednesday, taking exception to the over-three-year-long trial of an activist of the outlawed Popular Front of India (PFI) facing charges that entail a maximum five-year jail term, with no prospect of its early end because of 700 prosecution witnesses lined up against him.Petitioner Shahid Khan, who was arrested on Sept 22, 2022, has appealed against a Karnataka HC order rejecting his bail plea. He is accused of helping raise funds for PFI between 2011 and 2019, and helping teams of the banned outfit which were planning attacks in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in retaliation against the enactment of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, move to prepare a National Register of Citizens, and court judgments relating to hijab and Babri demolition.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHis counsel said the activities for which Shahid was arrested could not be classified as UAPA offences as his association with PFI predated the ban imposed on the outfit.He also argued the allegations against the appellant that he was providing training and raising funds for alleged terror activities carried a punishment of up to five years. “There is no chance of early completion of trial. Though he has a good chance of getting acquitted, he has already spent more than half of the sentence that would have been awarded to him on conviction,” the counsel said. Turning to Karnataka counsel, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana said, “Don’t make a mockery of the trial.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond Earth123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Scorpio Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: Stay guarded today 4 tonne piece of SpaceX rocket smashes into moon ‘Ramayana’: Makers release English trailer of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash starrer; announce November 6 as release date Libra Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: Day marks a significant turning point Meet Brock Lesnar’s family: All about his wife Sable, his parents, siblings, children, and the strong family support behind the retired WWE superstar The move will allow homoeopaths to prescribe modern medicines after a one-year certificate course NEW DELHI: Indian Medical Association (IMA) has threatened a nationwide strike if the Maharashtra government does not withdraw its decision to allow homoeopaths to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council after a one-year certificate course, which will allow them to prescribe modern medicines.Maharashtra is the first state to allow registration of BHMS graduates, who have completed Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP), with the state medical council. Dr Anil Kumar J Nayak, the national president of IMA, termed the decision a “backdoor entry” into modern medicine and warned that if implemented in Maharashtra, it could set a precedent for other states.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. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond Earth123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Zendaya becomes 2026’s highest-grossing actor as Tom Holland joins her in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, which gross nearly $2 billion Daily Nadi Horoscope for Leo (7th August 2026): A Powerful Role May Bring Success and Greater Accountability 25 India-bound ships in Hormuz; government set to evacuate 13 soon Moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill seeks to recognise digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill — replacing a British-era law — without discussion amid opposition protests and sloganeering on multiple issues, as members refused to heed the chair’s call to debate the legislation.The government accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress, Left parties and SP of being against Lord Ram and demanded they apologise to the nation. Referring to the opposition’s skit in Parliament, he said it had “saddened” the government and claimed these parties had opposed Ram temple construction by wearing black bands.Moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the bill seeks to align the law with contemporary digital banking practices by recognising digital and virtual records as admissible evidence in courts. Replacing the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891, it expands the definition of ‘bankers’ books’ to include records maintained in physical, digital, virtual, cloud-based or any other form.Protests disrupted Question Hour, forcing an adjournment till 2pm. The bill was passed by voice vote before the Lok Sabha was adjourned.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond Earth123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Rijiju reaches out to Rahul on delimitation bill Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also said India would soon have its first woman CJI NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill by voice vote to replace an ordinance that increased the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 judges to 38. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Monday without debate.Being a Money Bill, the Upper House cleared the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, and returned it to the Lok Sabha.Replying to the discussion in Rajya Sabha, Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the increase in the number of SC judges would help speed up disposal of cases and give the CJI greater flexibility in constituting constitution benches, which comprise at least five judges.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe minister said the CJI had written to the PM on May 11, pointing to a substantial increase in the number of cases being filed in SC every day, leading to higher pendency, while there was a shortage of judges to hear regular matters.He cited the example of the Sabarimala case, which is being heard by a nine-judge Constitution Bench, leaving fewer judges available to hear other matters, including criminal appeals. “Increase in number of judges in SC is a step towards improving judicial efficiency,” he said.Meghwal also said India would soon have its first woman CJI.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond Earth123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Leo Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: Ideal day for engaging in meaningful activities and acts of kindness Why Japan’s latest missile test has China on edge The government says that the company admits lapses on child porn, deepfakes NEW DELHI: Amid mounting scrutiny, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the government for Facebook taking down PM Modi’s video, and the social media giant’s lapses related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and errors in operating its platforms, government officials said. The tech major also confirmed that it took money to boost certain types of content, the officials added.Meta blamed technical glitches for Modi’s video being taken down, in which he had reached out to student protesters.“I apologised to the minister (Ashwini Vaishnaw) on behalf of Meta for the error restricting PM Modi’s post,” Meta’s chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan said in a statement. Government officials said Zuckerberg’s apology was communicated through Kaplan.The apology came hours after Zuckerberg was given a three-day ultimatum by a parliamentary standing committee headed by BJP’s Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday to either apologise for taking down PM Modi’s video or lose the ‘safe harbour’ that protects Meta from any liability for the content posted on its platforms.The social media giant acknowledged during discussions with the government that significant sums had been paid for boosting certain categories of content and accepted that paid promotion had resulted in illegal content being amplified for specific audiences, officials said. The company expressed regret over the lapses and admitted mistakes in the way the platform had been operating, officials added.Officials told Meta it could lose safe harbour statusThe meeting happened against the backdrop of widespread indignation in BJP and government quarters that Facebook facilitated algorithmic manipulation to fan discontent against the government over paper leaks and promote content, including a barrage of vile reels targeting the PM. Meta representatives will be summoned again, officials said, without disclosing the purpose or scope of the next meeting.Meta apologised for the shortcomings and assured authorities that corrective steps would be taken.Authorities also conveyed to Meta that it could not automatically claim protection available to intermediaries under Indian law if it actively selected who received content through algorithmic amplification or paid promotion. The company was told that such conduct could place it outside the definition of an intermediary, rendering it vulnerable to action by authorities and lawsuits by individuals.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe government also sought details of safeguards to prevent the dissemination of CSAM, deepfakes and other harmful material. Officials said Meta accepted that illegal content had been promoted and acknowledged shortcomings in its systems.The government, meanwhile, is examining global regulatory approaches to children’s online safety as part of a broader review of its policy and legal framework. International models for protecting children online are being studied to assess whether additional safeguards or legislative changes are required as digital platforms come under increasing scrutiny over harmful and illegal content, it said in a statement.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond Earth123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Aug 06, 2026, 02:27 IST Gemini Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: Investments initiated now can yield substantial long-term rewards ‘May be jailed, but I’ll return to Bangladesh this December,’ says Sheikh Hasina Cancer Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: Ensure that your emotional communications are clear to prevent misunderstandings with your partner Lock Upp 2 Winner: Lock Upp 2: Shreya Kalra lifts the trophy of the captive reality show; takes home Rs 1 crore How a faulty dam gate revealed a 2,400-year-old Turkish settlement that had remained underwater for decades | World News Taurus Horoscope Today, August 06, 2026: Day’s emotional landscape is marked by lunar pressure coupled with Saturn’s influence Scientists reviewed 54 Asian oak species; 40 had no backup in any botanical collection, while one may already be extinct in the wild Suspected sulphur dioxide leak kills 3 factory workers in Karnataka’s Yadgir Quote of the day inspired by Homer’s Odyssey: ‘Men are so quick to blame the gods, they say that…’ — and why the worst disasters are always self-inflicted Aug 06, 2026, 01:28 IST Black Sea attack: Kanpur Merchant Navy officer’s family refuses cremation, seeks martyr status Quote of the day by Jackie Chan: “I never wanted to be the next Bruce Lee. I just wanted to be…” – an inspiring lesson on finding your own path | World News Noting the failure of replacement satellite NVS-02 in 2025, Jitendra Singh said that mecessary corrective measures have been incorporated NEW DELHI: The government is working to have the country’s Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System or NaVIC up and running again as it plans to launch four satellites in the near future.“NVS-03 is ready for launch after incorporation of all corrective measures arising from the NVS-02 anomaly. It will be followed by the launch of NVS-04 and NVS-05. One more satellite is planned thereafter to complete the seven-satellite NavIC base layer constellation,” space minister Jitendra Singh said in a written reply in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.He, however, did not mention the timeline for these launches.Noting the failure of replacement satellite NVS-02 in 2025, Jitendra Singh said, “Necessary corrective measures have been incorporated and successfully implemented and tested in CMS-03 satellite. The same will be followed in subsequent satellites, including the NavIC series of satellites carrying bi-propellant systems.”Currently, only IRNSS 1-B, IRNSS 1-L and NVS-01 are capable of providing navigation services. But for the NaVIC system to be operational effectively, at least four satellites with operational atomic clocks are required. So, NavIC is no longer providing standalone positioning services.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn March this year, the last atomic clock on board Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System-1F (IRNSS-1F) stopped functioning, paralysing NavIC.The first-generation satellites for NavIC were launched between 2013 and 2018. However, the constellation of satellites soon began to face issues, with the atomic clocks on board several IRNSS series satellites repeatedly malfunctioning.The NVS series represents the second-generation satellites for NavIC. While Isro successfully placed NVS-01 in the desired orbit in 2023, the 2025 launch of NVS-02 failed. This has delayed the launch of NVS-03, NVS-04 and NVS-05.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? 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Your life is decided by…’ and how split-second choices reveal who you really are when there’s no safety net The Army chief was briefed on the command’s operational posture, infrastructure development and modernisation efforts NEW DELHI: Army chief General Dhiraj Seth undertook a two-day visit to formations of Central Command on Tuesday and Wednesday to review the prevailing security environment, operational preparedness and ongoing capability enhancement initiatives.At Headquarters Central Command, Lucknow, the Army chief was briefed on the command’s operational posture, infrastructure development, modernisation efforts and measures being undertaken to further strengthen combat readiness. He thereafter visited Headquarters Uttar Bharat Area and interacted with commanders and troops.In a post on X, the Army said, “During his visit, the COAS reiterated that combat readiness, technological adaptation and self-reliance remain central to building a future-ready Indian Army capable of responding decisively across the full spectrum of operations.”While interacting with commanders and all ranks, the General reaffirmed that operational preparedness, adaptability and self-reliance remain the bedrock of military effectiveness. He further emphasised that a technologically empowered and future-ready Indian Army will continue to safeguard national interests while contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesDuring his visit, Gen Seth also felicitated four distinguished veterans with the Yoddha Seva Samman, in recognition of their exemplary contributions to social service, education, healthcare, environment, agriculture, sports and veteran welfare.Major General Harsh Kakar (Retd) was honoured for his distinguished contributions to national security and strategic thought.Following an illustrious military career, including service in the United Nations peacekeeping missions, he continues to strengthen strategic discourse as the founder member and vice-chairman of STRIVE India through his writings, lectures and strategic insights, the Army said.Colonel Arvind Singh Kushwaha (Retd) was recognised for his outstanding contributions to healthcare and medical education. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of AIIMS Nagpur, strengthened Covid-19 management in Maharashtra, and contributed significantly to the development of medical colleges in Arunachal Pradesh, continuing his lifelong service to society.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123PhotostoriesIndia named among the World’s 100 Best Cuisines: Here’s what makes it special5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond Earth123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Jiya Shankar Engagement: Jiya Shankar breaks down as boyfriend Kaaran Dhanak proposes; Actress flaunts her gorgeous diamond ring Singapore: Singapore is planting one million trees to cool its streets, but scientists say the biggest impact could be on air-conditioning bills | World News Joint teams carried out cordon-and-search operations based on intelligence inputs about suspicious activity JAMMU: Security forces busted a terrorist hideout in a remote village in J&K’s Poonch district, while joint teams carried out cordon-and-search operations in Jammu’s Akhnoor sector and Kathua’s Hiranagar sector based on intelligence inputs about suspicious activity, officials said Wednesday.Officials said the hideout, set up in a cave, was unearthed during a joint search operation by the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles and J&K Police in Bhoriwala dhok of Surankote tehsil on Wednesday morning. Troops seized two magazines of an AK assault rifle, 117 rounds of ammunition, and 17 rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition from the spot.Around 2pm Tuesday, a suspected Pakistani drone allegedly entered Indian airspace and was spotted hovering over the forward villages of Shukhmal, Devindera and Tapan in Bobiyan area of Kathua’s Hiranagar sector. BSF personnel tried to shoot it down, but the UAV, flying at a high altitude, managed to return across the border. A subsequent search of the area did not yield anything suspicious, officials said.A joint team of CRPF and J&K Police conducted another search operation from Parshuram Temple to Jandi Nallah in Hiranagar as part of an area-domination exercise.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSeparately, the Army and J&K Police launched a combing operation in Sunail Panchayat area of Jammu’s Akhnoor sector after a resident reported suspicious movement Tuesday.Meanwhile, separate cordon-and-search operations launched Tuesday in two locations in J&K’s Poonch district continued without any sighting or contact with terror suspects allegedly present in the area. Three suspects were allegedly seen near Gujjar Naar area, and four more were spotted close to Kherowali dhok in the remote Dhara Sangla village in Surankote sector.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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The government would ensure timely release of Cauvery water in accordance with agreements, tribunal awards and judicial directions, he said.“Tamil Nadu’s water rights would be protected through sustained legal, technical and administrative efforts, including opposition to projects that may affect the state’s entitlements, such as the Mekedatu project,” Wilson said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe minister alleged that river-linking projects announced by previous governments had progressed slowly, affecting growth in agricultural productivity.The government also expressed concern over pollution in the Cauvery, Vaigai and Thamirabharani rivers due to the discharge of untreated industrial effluents and domestic sewage, besides the dumping of solid waste. To restore the rivers, it will allocate Rs 25 crore for detailed feasibility studies and preparation of project reports. The proposed measures include setting up sewage and effluent treatment plants, comprehensive solid-waste management in rural and urban areas along the rivers, riverfront development in urban centres and river-surface cleaning.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorJulie MariappanJulie Mariappan is a seasoned journalist with 20+ years of experience, currently serving as the Editor (Policy & Politics). Her expertise spans water resources, civic administration, transport, environment, and urban development, with a particular focus on the dynamic political landscape of Tamil Nadu. She offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the region’s political intricacies with her in-depth coverage.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123Photostories5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? 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The natural resources department will also establish district-level vigilance and enforcement wings to strengthen surveillance and curb illegal mining.Over the past three months, authorities have seized 1,307 vehicles allegedly involved in the illegal transport of minerals and registered 1,161 FIRs. As part of a special drive, officials inspected 431 quarries and detected violations in 155 cases. Action is being taken against the erring quarries. A special task force has also been constituted to inspect crushing units and stockyards across the state, while check posts have been set up along the state’s borders.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWilson said granite polishing and design centres would be established in Pudukkottai and Perambalur districts to support the region’s granite industry. A detailed project report will be prepared during the current financial year. The government has allocated Rs 438 crore for the sector in its revised budget estimates.State government hopes to generate an additional Rs 15,000 crore in revenue by leveraging information technology through initiatives such as faceless GST assessments, faceless property registration, and end-to-end computerisation of mining activity monitoring.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorJulie MariappanJulie Mariappan is a seasoned journalist with 20+ years of experience, currently serving as the Editor (Policy & Politics). Her expertise spans water resources, civic administration, transport, environment, and urban development, with a particular focus on the dynamic political landscape of Tamil Nadu. 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