VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Re-NEET paper leaked?’ : NTA’s ‘fake’ claim meets scepticism online ‘Was he left alone?’ : Bharathiraja’s brother reacts to Gangai Amaran’s emotional accusations, demise controversy and rumors at funeral Weekly Career Horoscope, June 14 to June 20, 2026: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your Career Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: ‘In the end, what do you want from your life partner? You want to be fully seen and accepted for who you are,’ when the ‘Wolverine’ spoke candidly about his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness | English Movie News Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over rule violations, poor performance Image credit: PTI LUCKNOW: Lucknow Airport will launch a direct flight service between Lucknow and Noida from Monday, enhancing air connectivity within Uttar Pradesh and providing faster travel options for passengers between the two cities.The inaugural flight on the route is scheduled to operate on Monday morning, while regular commercial services will begin from July 1.According to the flight schedule, IndiGo flight 6E 2278 will depart from Lucknow at 7.05 am and arrive in Noida at 8.05 am. The return service, flight 6E 2279, will leave Noida at 6.55 pm and reach Lucknow at 8 pm.Airport officials said the new service is expected to benefit business travellers, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, students and other passengers by offering convenient same-day return connectivity between the state capital and the National Capital Region.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorArvind ChauhanWhen he’s not chasing stories, you’ll likely find him exploring food lanes, indulging in mutton delicacies and sundaes. He is a journalist with a can-do spirit and a flair for compelling storytelling. From railways and aviation to defence, infrastructure, social development and various other diverse beats, his reportage reflects depth. His work has earned him the Times Scribe Award four times.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMahua Moitra Targets Sudip Bandyopadhyay Over Meeting With BJP Minister Amid Growing TMC RebellionIAF An-32 Crashes During Landing In Assam’s Jorhat, Co-Pilot Survives, Five Personnel KilledUP Government Constitutes SIT To Investigate Alleged Irregularities In Ram Temple DonationsModi-Trump Meeting At G7 Comes Amid India-US Tensions Over Sailors’ Deaths And Iran ConflictIndia’s Russian Oil Imports Rise 6.6% In May; Russia Remains India’s Second-Largest Crude SupplierStone-Pelting Rocks Patliputra Station As Students Demand More TrainsDRDO’s Three Successful Missile Tests Put India Among Nations Capable Of Countering ICBM ThreatsCong Leaders Demand Accountability, Apology From US After Three Indian Sailors Killed In StrikeRubio Tells EAM All Vessels Must Follow US Orders In Hormuz; India Protests Death Of 3 MarinersKalyan Banerjee Targets Rebel TMC Leaders: ‘If TMC Wins In 2029, Will They Resign?’123PhotostoriesFrom music to handicrafts: 5 Indian markets that come to life at night, and what travellers need to know10 most common questions women Google during pregnancySuccess quote of the day by football GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo: “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me…”7 traditional Indian foods that have been used to make alcohol for centuriesWhat happens when you eat 1 banana daily for 45 daysThis wild cat can crush a skull with one bite10 baby boy names symbolising fortune and good luck6 most prestigious residential neighbourhoods in Thane for homebuyersNot every cancer begins with pain: Doctors reveal the everyday symptoms people often ignore for too longCrossover of Imtiaz Ali’s characters: Director says at a dinner table, ‘Geet will make bad order; Tara will help’ – Exclusive123Hot PicksAkhilesh’s daughterUS Trade DealNEET Admit CardJoSAA CounsellingKerala HSCAP 1st allotment resultPatliputra station protestCJP Bengaluru ProtestTelangana SIRDelhi restaurant fireTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET Admit Card 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupPune Techie SuicideAbhishek BanerjeeComedian PranitTMC Leader Kunal GhoshCBSE Class 10 Second Board Result ‘Bring the cup home’: Gill, Gambhir, Iyer lead Indian men’s team’s message to Women in Blue ahead of Pakistan clash ‘The Batman Part II’: Sebastian Stan to bring a new and different villain to combat the superhero 5 Indian markets that come to life at night, and what travellers need to know As Anthropic and Trump administration ‘fight’ on Fable 5 ban; Michael Dell tells everyone: AI is amazing but it is not … LUCKNOW: Congress leader and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Prayagraj on July 10 as part of the party’s nationwide campaign against paper leaks, examination irregularities and rising unemployment, with the programme also carrying political significance ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.The programme in Prayagraj, is among the first phase events announced by the Congress to highlight what it describes as a growing crisis confronting India’s youth.According to AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, the campaign seeks to bring together students, job aspirants, youth organisations, educators and those affected by examination scandals and recruitment irregularities.The Prayagraj convention will be held between similar outreach events scheduled in Kota on June 17, Patna on July 11 and Delhi on July 14.The party plans extensive mobilisation through the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), Youth Congress and local organisational units. Outreach activities will include campus visits, interactions at coaching centres, universities and schools, as well as digital campaigns aimed at engaging students and job aspirants.Congress leaders said Rahul Gandhi will reiterate demands including decentralisation of NEET, abolition of examination fees, stringent action against those involved in paper leak rackets and greater accountability in the education system. The party has also sought a comprehensive discussion in Parliament on issues affecting students and unemployed youth.While the visit is centred on youth-related concerns, it also carries political significance as Uttar Pradesh gears up for the next assembly elections. Gandhi has maintained a steady presence in the state over the past several months.Between Jan 20-21, the Rae Bareli MP visited his parliamentary constituency and addressed an MGNREGA Chaupal under the Congress’ “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram” campaign. On Feb 20, he appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur in connection with a 2018 defamation case.He was again in Uttar Pradesh on March 13 to participate in a Constitution-themed programme called Samvidhan Sammelan in Lucknow, where he commemorated Dalit leader Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary.Most recently, in May (19-20), Gandhi visited RaeBareli and Amethi, where he inaugurated development projects, addressed public meetings, interacted with women and party workers, and laid the groundwork for the Congress’ “Mission UP” campaign ahead of the assembly polls.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorArvind ChauhanWhen he’s not chasing stories, you’ll likely find him exploring food lanes, indulging in mutton delicacies and sundaes. He is a journalist with a can-do spirit and a flair for compelling storytelling. From railways and aviation to defence, infrastructure, social development and various other diverse beats, his reportage reflects depth. His work has earned him the Times Scribe Award four times.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIAF An-32 Crashes During Landing In Assam’s Jorhat, Co-Pilot Survives, Five Personnel KilledUP Government Constitutes SIT To Investigate Alleged Irregularities In Ram Temple DonationsModi-Trump Meeting At G7 Comes Amid India-US Tensions Over Sailors’ Deaths And Iran ConflictIndia’s Russian Oil Imports Rise 6.6% In May; Russia Remains India’s Second-Largest Crude SupplierStone-Pelting Rocks Patliputra Station As Students Demand More TrainsDRDO’s Three Successful Missile Tests Put India Among Nations Capable Of Countering ICBM ThreatsCong Leaders Demand Accountability, Apology From US After Three Indian Sailors Killed In StrikeRubio Tells EAM All Vessels Must Follow US Orders In Hormuz; India Protests Death Of 3 MarinersKalyan Banerjee Targets Rebel TMC Leaders: ‘If TMC Wins In 2029, Will They Resign?’Joint Tribes’ Council Accuses Kuki Cadres Of Killing Six Naga Captives, Seeks Immediate Arrests123PhotostoriesFrom music to handicrafts: 5 Indian markets that come to life at night, and what travellers need to know10 most common questions women Google during pregnancySuccess quote of the day by football GOAT Cristiano Ronaldo: “Your love makes me strong, your hate makes me…”7 traditional Indian foods that have been used to make alcohol for centuriesWhat happens when you eat 1 banana daily for 45 daysThis wild cat can crush a skull with one bite10 baby boy names symbolising fortune and good luck6 most prestigious residential neighbourhoods in Thane for homebuyersNot every cancer begins with pain: Doctors reveal the everyday symptoms people often ignore for too longCrossover of Imtiaz Ali’s characters: Director says at a dinner table, ‘Geet will make bad order; Tara will help’ – Exclusive123Hot PicksAkhilesh’s daughterUS Trade DealNEET Admit CardJoSAA CounsellingKerala HSCAP 1st allotment resultPatliputra station protestCJP Bengaluru ProtestTelangana SIRDelhi restaurant fireTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET Admit Card 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupPune Techie SuicideAbhishek BanerjeeComedian PranitTMC Leader Kunal GhoshCBSE Class 10 Second Board Result ‘Star Wars’ actor Harrison Ford’s wildest fan encounter leaves Glen Powell, Riz Ahmed, Owen Wilson, and others surprised at the roundtable Weekly numerology prediction, June 14 to June 20, 2026, based on the first letter of your name China beats Elon Musk’s ‘Jesus-level technology’ to launch world’s first commercial brain chip Assam CEE provisional answer key 2026 to be released today at astu.ac.in: Check steps to download here ‘Strictly prohibited’: All India Rajinikanth Fans Welfare Association issues crucial warning for political outfits Raushan Sir’s brother, accused in ‘Khan Sir’ coaching centre vandalism case, dies under mysterious circumstances in Nepal Delhi Auto Drivers Protest Against Trump Posters After US Strike Kills Indian Sailors | India News ‘I have a huge desire to make a film with Lalettan’: ‘Balan’ director Chidambaram addresses Mohanlal collaboration reports UP govt forms 3-member SIT to investigate Ram Temple donation case Watch: Gautam Gambhir’s priceless reaction to KL Rahul’s stunning six steals the show in India’s win over Afghanistan “I gave it everything I had”: After 8 years of UPSC struggle, Bareilly woman faces ₹18,000 reality Following MGR’s footsteps, CM and ‘Jana Nayagan’ star Vijay donates a 1.6 kg silver sword at Mookambika temple in Karnataka This super new moon could change everything for these 5 zodiac signs Aldon Smith cause of death: What happened to former All-Pro linebacker | NFL News US Marine Corps F/A-18 jet crashes in Washington state, sparks wildfire; pilot sustains minor injuries PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi (R) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday turned up the heat on Centre and EAM Jaishankar over US secretary of state Marco Rubio’s remark after his phone-call with external affairs minister on Middle East crisis.Other Congress leaders also joined the attack, questioning both Washington’s tone and New Delhi’s response after three mariners were killed in US military strike.Rahul opened a fresh front against Prime Minister Narendra Modi arguing that the government’s response to the deaths of Indian mariners and Rubio’s response.In a strongly worded post, the Congress leader said Washington had shown neither remorse nor regret and had instead continued to dictate terms.He wrote on X: “Just days after the murder of three Indian sailors in American attacks—no remorse, no apology. On the contrary, America has continued issuing orders. Read their words: “Comply immediately with the orders of the US military.” No violation “will be tolerated”.””A free country would never tolerate such language. But our Compromised PM? Silent. They listen like an obedient servant and comply with the orders. Compromised PM will not defend the country’s honor—because those who insult the country are under their control,” he added.The largest-opposition party seized on Rubio’s comments, arguing that instead of expressing regret over the deaths of three Indian mariners in a recent US military strike, Washington chose to issue a “warning” to India.Leading the attack, Congress leader Pawan Khera said the Modi government should have demanded an unconditional apology from the United States.”India should have demanded an apology from the United States for the killing of three young Indian sailors in the American military strike—and that demand should have been accepted unconditionally,” he said.Khera said Rubio’s remarks reflected a tone of command rather than contrition.”Instead, Secretary Rubio deemed it appropriate to issue a warning and stated that failing to follow US military orders “will not be tolerated.” This is the language of issuing commands, not of remorse.”The Congress leader reserved some of his sharpest criticism for Jaishankar’s response, arguing that the government’s language did not match the gravity of the incident.He said “New Delhi’s response made the entire episode even more shameful. Instead of presenting the attack in its true light, the foreign minister merely said that lethal actions against commercial ships are “not justified.””Not justified”? That’s what you say about an overpriced sandwich at an airport, not about a military strike that takes the lives of innocent civilians. The right words for America’s action are: illegal, reckless, and unacceptable,” he added further.Congress MP Manish Tewari also joined the offensive, describing Rubio’s comments as unusually combative and devoid of empathy.”No regret , No remorse, no empathy, no sympathy. Abrupt, abrasive confrontational. @SecRubio could not have been more belligerent. The sub text in between the lines – is Indian sailors were responsible for what happened to them. Hardly the language you use with a country you call a friend,” Tewari said in a post on X.He further challenged Jaishankar to release India’s version of the conversation.”Rather than being namby pamby and wishy washy Jaishankar must put out his read out of the call . It would be interesting to know whether EAM Jaishankar stood upto this coarseness,” Tewari added.The political storm erupted after the US state department disclosed details of Rubio’s call with Jaishankar. According to Washington, Rubio stressed that commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz must comply with directives issued by US forces.”Secretary of state Marco Rubio spoke yesterday with external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The two officials discussed recent events in the Strait of Hormuz. The Secretary stressed that all commercial vessels should immediately comply with orders from US forces as they seek to uphold peace and security in the Strait. He underscored that violations of the US blockade and the illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated,” the office of spokesperson said.Jaishankar, however, said he used the conversation to convey India’s strong protest over the attack that claimed the lives of three Indian mariners.”Spoke to US secretary of state Marco Rubio this evening. I reiterated India’s strong protest at the attacks by the US Navy in the Gulf that killed three Indian mariners. Such lethal actions against commercial shipping are not justified,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.The political fire at the Centre and Jaishankar’s phone-call with Rubio came amid constantly evolving situation in the Middle East.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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The programme, with a combined central and state outlay exceeding Rs 3.6 lakh crore.In UP, which has 1.3 crore rural households, the state’s Jal Nigam (Rural) is the nodal implementing agency, executing the scheme across 822 blocks and over 59,000 Gram Panchayats. Officials said multi-village water supply schemes, connecting clusters of villages to shared treatment and pumping units, have driven rapid progress, particularly in the Terai region and eastern UP.Each village under the scheme has a Paani Samiti, or Village Water and Sanitation committee, responsible for overseeing construction, collecting user charges for maintenance, and managing operations. A Jal Sahiyya, typically a woman from the village, conducts mandatory quarterly water quality testing at multiple points across the village to ensure compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards and World Health Organisation drinking water standards.The expansion of piped water access is expected to significantly ease the burden on women and girls in rural households, who have traditionally spent hours collecting water from distant sources, time that development researchers say could now be redirected toward education, work, and health.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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