VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html German startup Voodin replaced fibreglass with laminated veneer lumber in 19.3-metre turbine blades; its new EU-backed factory targets fully recyclable blades at commercial scale In 2012, conservationists began working to remove an obsolete Massachusetts dam; 14 years later, demolition started to reconnect 7 miles of stream and restore 6 acres of wetland Six generations have vacationed at New Hampshire’s Lake Winnipesaukee; one family still spends thousands each summer to keep the tradition alive Check benefits, eligibility and key details Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups’ receives ‘A’ certificate from CBFC; Kannada version’s runtime revealed Fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya extradited from UAE in multi-crore cocaine bust The invitation for the event has been extended by Afghanistan charge d’affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor NEW DELHI: As India and the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan further intensify their pragmatic engagement focused on trade, humanitarian aid, and regional security, the Taliban will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Victory Day in the Afghanistan embassy here on Monday, next week. Victory Day is observed annually by the Taliban on August 15 to commemorate the group’s return to Kabul in 2021, following the withdrawal of US-led NATO forces.The invitation for the event has been extended by Afghanistan charge d’affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor and carries the emblem of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. According to sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the event is not just endorsed by the Indian side but is will also see participation by senior Indian officials.India doesn’t officially recognise the Islamic Emirate, maintaining its position on that issue is in consonance with the international community, although it has allowed the Taliban to take control of the Afghan embassy. However, its position is also marked by pragmatic engagement with Taliban, leveraging its historic goodwill and development presence to protect its security and regional interests. These efforts have been further aided by the dramatic shift in the Taliban’s ties with Pakistan.India and Afghanistan continue to back each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with India solidly standing by Kabul in the latter’s border conflict with Pakistan. Much to Pakistan’s chagrin, the Taliban too backed India’s sovereignty over J&K in a joint statement with India last year by endorsing a mention of the union territory as located in India, while condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhile restoring its own embassy in Kabul last year, India had agreed to the appointment of Taliban diplomats here, allowing them to work out of the embassy even in the absence of a formal recognition for the Taliban regime. The development followed a landmark visit by Afghanistan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India that further cemented the relationship.India’s historical and civilizational ties with Afghanistan, along with the development partnership, has witnessed more than 500 projects spread across each of the 34 provinces of the country in critical areas of power, water supply, road connectivity, healthcare, education, agriculture and capacity building.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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What happened to his boxing career Hours of interrogation, motive still unclear NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded on Thursday, leaving him with injuries to his hand. One of his security personnel also sustained injuries.Badal, who has a ‘Z+’ security cover, was injured after Jaspal Singh, a man believed to be around 60-62 years old, attacked him with a ‘kirpan’ (ceremonial dagger) inside a gurdwara.Despite hours of questioning by multiple agencies, police were yet to establish a clear motive for the attack.Police said Jaspal Singh, who holds degrees in commerce and law and is a resident of Pune, was taken to the Nanded police headquarters for questioning.“Despite long hours of interrogation, the police are yet to find a concrete reason for the attack. So far, we have not found any criminal links or any such connections involving the accused in this case,” an official was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“We are interrogating the accused, and it will go on for a long time. The former Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal is fine and will be discharged soon,” he added.The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) have joined the local police in the investigation, an official told PTI.Police have registered a case against Singh at Mudkhed police station in Nanded under Sections 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), pertaining to attempt to murder; 118(1), relating to voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons or means; and 121(2), concerning voluntarily causing grievous hurt to a public servant to deter them from performing their duty.Singh had been working as a sewadar, or volunteer, at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat for the past two years and was living alone in Nanded, police said.Police officer Santosh Kendre, who is part of Badal’s Special Protection Unit, was injured while shielding him during the attack. Badal was walking down a flight of stairs when Singh allegedly attacked him.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 MediaVideos‘RSS Vs Congress Govt’: Karnataka Cabinet Clears Bill To Curb Events At Public Spaces‘Peaceful Revolution’ Needed: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks New Leaders To Transform India Before 2047Air India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana TestJPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | WatchPrajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Had 90 Porn Videos, Senior Prison Official Suspended After Search’Is This The Way In Democracy?’Kharge Fumes, Raises Haldwani ‘Purification’ Row, Nadda Assures ProbeRed Fort Blast: UN Security Council Body Links Deadly Attack To AQIS; Reveals Grisly DetailsPit Bull Attack in Patiala Couple Suffers Multiple Injuries- Wife Undergoes SurgeryThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security Fear123Photostories10 foods in your kitchen that are most likely to be adulterated and how to check their purityFrom Smoothies to Toast: 10 nutritious ways to eat banana for breakfastExclusive – From struggling with the painful tear gas stunt due to asthma to life as an expat in Thailand; Avika Gor on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, stunts and moreA high-value woman doesn’t chase validation: 5 Signs of a woman who knows her worth, sets boundaries and walks away when neededOprah Winfrey talks sleep with Dr John La Puma: Why your nighttime routine may be affecting your heart, hormones and body clock’Vishwanath And Sons’: Five reasons to watch Suriya and Mamitha Baiju starrer helmed by Venky Atluri on big screens10 baby names inspired by the “first light of dawn”Why defrosting your fridge is important and 3 smart ways to do itWhy do train tracks have small stones around them? 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Ashwin makes bold prediction Kangana Ranaut defends ‘generation gutter’ remark, says NEET protest was not a ‘Gen Z protest’: ‘More than half were Shabana Azmi-type people’ 10 foods in your kitchen that are most likely to be adulterated and how to check their purity Sam Altman is happy he rejected Goldman Sachs job offer, tells that while it was tough to say ‘No’ then, it should not be for students nowadays, as … Sukhbir Badal was attacked at a gurudwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday said she was “deeply touched” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “kind gesture” of reaching out to enquire about the health of her husband and party chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was attacked at a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded a day earlier.This marked the Badal family’s first reaction to the attack on the former Punjab deputy chief minister.”Truly grateful, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, for your personal call to inquire about Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal ji’s health and for your good wishes for his speedy recovery following the dastardly attack on him inside a Gurudwara Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra,” Harsimrat Badal, SAD’s only Lok Sabha MP, wrote on X.She also thanked the prime minister for taking immediate cognisance of the incident and directing central investigating agencies to coordinate with the state police in the probe.”Your concern, support and wishes during this difficult time mean a lot to all of us in the family, our party and to the people of Punjab. I am deeply touched by your kind gesture. I am also grateful to you for taking immediate cognisance of the incident and directing central investigating agencies to coordinate with Maharashtra Police in the probe,” the Bathinda MP added.On Thursday, Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured after being attacked by a kirpan-wielding assailant while leaving the Mata Sahib Devaji Gurdwara at Mudkhed in Maharashtra’s Nanded district. The assailant was arrested at the spot.Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an inquiry into the attack and spoke to Sukhbir Singh Badal over the phone. The SAD president is learnt to have told Fadnavis that he was stable, ANI reported.Earlier, Badal was also targeted in an attempted shooting at the Golden Temple in Amritsar in December 2024 while he was performing “seva”. The attacker allegedly tried to fire at him but was overpowered before he could cause any harm.The 2024 attack took place while Badal was carrying out “seva” after the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority in Sikhism, declared him a “tankhaiya,” or guilty of religious misconduct, over decisions taken by the SAD-led Punjab government between 2007 and 2017.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe SAD and BJP, which currently lead the governments at the Centre and in Maharashtra, are former allies. In 2020, the SAD ended its alliance with the BJP in protest against the Centre’s contentious farm laws, which were later withdrawn.Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, triggering speculation that the former allies could reunite ahead of the Punjab assembly elections early next year.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 MediaVideos‘Peaceful Revolution’ Needed: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks New Leaders To Transform India Before 2047Air India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana TestJPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | WatchPrajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Had 90 Porn Videos, Senior Prison Official Suspended After Search’Is This The Way In Democracy?’Kharge Fumes, Raises Haldwani ‘Purification’ Row, Nadda Assures ProbeRed Fort Blast: UN Security Council Body Links Deadly Attack To AQIS; Reveals Grisly DetailsPit Bull Attack in Patiala Couple Suffers Multiple Injuries- Wife Undergoes SurgeryThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security FearChilling Crash Video: Atiq Ahmed’s Son’s Creta Flips After Losing Control On Highway | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Smoothies to Toast: 10 nutritious ways to eat banana for breakfastExclusive – From struggling with the painful tear gas stunt due to asthma to life as an expat in Thailand; Avika Gor on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, stunts and moreA high-value woman doesn’t chase validation: 5 Signs of a woman who knows her worth, sets boundaries and walks away when neededOprah Winfrey talks sleep with Dr John La Puma: Why your nighttime routine may be affecting your heart, hormones and body clock’Vishwanath And Sons’: Five reasons to watch Suriya and Mamitha Baiju starrer helmed by Venky Atluri on big screens10 baby names inspired by the “first light of dawn”Why defrosting your fridge is important and 3 smart ways to do itWhy do train tracks have small stones around them? 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The airline took this move to “protect and sustain” passenger trust – which had taken a hit after last June’s Ahmedabad crash and was slowly being restored – but has been shaken yet again after the badly rattled Aug 4 Phuket-Delhi flight’s pilot-in-command failed his dope test. After this one-time mega exercise, AI will conduct dope tests according to regulatory requirement, which as of now mandate at least 10% crew members be tested annually. DGCA is reviewing its rules and may go in for stricter consequences for those testing positive due to addiction issues and adopt a different approach for those who do so after taking medicines for pain, allergy and other issues. Pointing out that AI has over the decades “earned trust of millions of passengers and the wider community,” AI senior VP (flight ops) Captain Manish Uppal wrote to all pilots Thursday: “…This trust is our most important asset, and it is vital that we do all possible to protect & sustain it.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAir India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana TestJPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | WatchPrajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Had 90 Porn Videos, Senior Prison Official Suspended After Search’Is This The Way In Democracy?’Kharge Fumes, Raises Haldwani ‘Purification’ Row, Nadda Assures ProbeRed Fort Blast: UN Security Council Body Links Deadly Attack To AQIS; Reveals Grisly DetailsPit Bull Attack in Patiala Couple Suffers Multiple Injuries- Wife Undergoes SurgeryThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security FearChilling Crash Video: Atiq Ahmed’s Son’s Creta Flips After Losing Control On Highway | WatchUdhayanidhi Backs CM Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Delimitation Stand, Demands No Cut In State’s LS Seats123PhotostoriesExclusive – From struggling with the painful tear gas stunt due to asthma to life as an expat in Thailand; Avika Gor on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, stunts and moreA high-value woman doesn’t chase validation: 5 Signs of a woman who knows her worth, sets boundaries and walks away when neededOprah Winfrey talks sleep with Dr John La Puma: Why your nighttime routine may be affecting your heart, hormones and body clock’Vishwanath And Sons’: Five reasons to watch Suriya and Mamitha Baiju starrer helmed by Venky Atluri on big screens10 baby names inspired by the “first light of dawn”Why defrosting your fridge is important and 3 smart ways to do itWhy do train tracks have small stones around them? 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Several BJP functionaries came out strongly against Rahul and accused him of insulting voters, who have elected Modi to office three times in a row.”When will you grow up? Running India requires mature leadership, not amateur dramatics. Calling a democratically elected govt ‘jokers and clowns’ proves you are out of your depth. By insulting the PM, you mock millions of voters who chose him for three historic terms,” Union minister Pralhad Joshi said. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAnother minister Gajendra Shekhawat said Rahul’s father, grandmother and great-grandfather were PMs but he has realised that he can never be one and is acting out of desperation. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj alleged that Rahul indulged in “cheap innuendo and locker-room talk”. India deserves a better leader of opposition than a 56-year-old man acting in a juvenile manner, she said. BJP tore into Congress for opposition MPs “bandar” jibe at Modi while protesting in Parliament complex.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: A day ahead of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to those affected by the Partition of India, remembering their courage and resilience on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day.He described the day as an occasion to remember those whose lives were upended by Partition, which “tore apart several lives, uprooted families and caused immense suffering.”“Today we mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. We recall the courage of all those who were impacted by Partition. It was a moment in history that tore apart several lives… families were uprooted, loved ones were lost, and immense suffering was endured,” Modi said in a post on X.He said that despite the hardships, those affected rebuilt their lives from scratch, overcame adversity and made significant contributions to the country’s progress.“Their life journeys remind us of the strength of the human spirit. May this day deepen our resolve to preserve harmony and brotherhood in our nation and collectively work towards building a Viksit Bharat,” he added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIndia has observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on August 14 since 2021 to honour those who lost their lives or were displaced during the Partition of 1947.India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. However, the birth of two new nations – India and Pakistan – was accompanied by the violent Partition, which left deep and lasting scars on millions of people.Partition triggered one of the largest mass migrations in history, affecting an estimated 20 million people. Millions were forced to leave their ancestral homes, villages, towns and cities and begin new lives as refugees.The upheaval was accompanied by widespread communal violence and the loss of countless lives, leaving a lasting impact on generations that followed.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 MediaVideosAir India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana TestJPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | WatchPrajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Had 90 Porn Videos, Senior Prison Official Suspended After Search’Is This The Way In Democracy?’Kharge Fumes, Raises Haldwani ‘Purification’ Row, Nadda Assures ProbeRed Fort Blast: UN Security Council Body Links Deadly Attack To AQIS; Reveals Grisly DetailsPit Bull Attack in Patiala Couple Suffers Multiple Injuries- Wife Undergoes SurgeryThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security FearChilling Crash Video: Atiq Ahmed’s Son’s Creta Flips After Losing Control On Highway | WatchUdhayanidhi Backs CM Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Delimitation Stand, Demands No Cut In State’s LS Seats123PhotostoriesExclusive – From struggling with the painful tear gas stunt due to asthma to life as an expat in Thailand; Avika Gor on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, stunts and moreA high-value woman doesn’t chase validation: 5 Signs of a woman who knows her worth, sets boundaries and walks away when neededOprah Winfrey talks sleep with Dr John La Puma: Why your nighttime routine may be affecting your heart, hormones and body clock’Vishwanath And Sons’: Five reasons to watch Suriya and Mamitha Baiju starrer helmed by Venky Atluri on big screens10 baby names inspired by the “first light of dawn”Why defrosting your fridge is important and 3 smart ways to do itWhy do train tracks have small stones around them? 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