VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html All trial courts shall consider framing of charges within 60 to 90 days, the SC bench said. NEW DELHI: Expressing concern that many engaging in the practice of dowry are not getting punished, Supreme Court has passed a series of directions to streamline and expedite trial in such cases.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih said there was a need for time-bound completion of trial in dowry cases and directed the high courts to periodically review pending criminal appeals.“Many who openly seek and give dowry go scot-free. It has been noted time and again, in various judicial pronouncements, that Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, suffers from various difficulties in its implementation. This Court further acknowledged that when it comes to the giving and taking of dowry in particular, this practice unfortunately has deep roots in society; hence, it being not a matter of swift change, a concentrated effort is needed on the part of all the involved parties, be it Legislature, Judiciary, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, etc,” the apex court said.It said that all trial courts shall endeavour, as far as is practicable and subject to compliance with statutory safeguards under CrPC/BNSS, to secure prompt appearance of the accused after the filing of a chargesheet, and thereafter, consider the framing of charges within 60 to 90 days.“Trial Courts/High Courts shall discourage unnecessary adjournments and ensure that adjournments are granted only after recording reasons in writing. Where counsel for the accused repeatedly remains absent without sufficient cause, appropriate Legal Aid Counsel or Amicus Curiae may be appointed to ensure that proceedings are not unnecessarily delayed. Additionally, where the Investigating Officer has been transferred or has retired, a substitute or holding officer shall be nominated sufficiently in advance to avoid adjournments,” it said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe bench also directed states/Union territories and high courts to conduct periodic training and sensitisation programmes for judicial officers, police officials, prosecutors, protection officers, counsellors through judicial academies, police training institutions and other appropriate bodies.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Raksha Bandhan 2026: Never Tie Rakhi During This Time—The Mythological and Astrological Reason Behind Bhadra Kaal Glacier sheared off, plunged 1.2km before ‘liquid concrete’ flood swamped Nepal PM Modi will begin the trip in Tashkent and will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1, with Central Asia’s strategic and economic importance high on India’s agenda. He will begin the trip in Tashkent, where he is expected to hold talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on strengthening bilateral ties.The discussions will cover a broad range of areas, including trade and investment, critical minerals, defence, healthcare, energy, digital connectivity, education and technology.India and Uzbekistan are also expected to explore new opportunities in pharmaceuticals, space and business-to-business cooperation, as both sides look to expand their economic partnership.PM Modi will then travel to Bishkek to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. There, he will highlight India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity, while holding bilateral meetings with leaders of SCO member states on the sidelines. His visit will also include the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games.PM Modi’s Uzbekistan visit: Strategic partnership in focusPM Modi will begin his visit in Tashkent, where he will hold delegation-level talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 29 and 30. The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Mirziyoyev and will be PM Modi’s fourth visit to Uzbekistan and his second bilateral visit to the country, according to MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George.The two leaders are expected to review the full spectrum of India-Uzbekistan cooperation and discuss ways to further strengthen their strategic partnership.The talks will cover trade and investment, defence, digital connectivity, energy, education and people-to-people ties.PM Modi and Mirziyoyev are also expected to discuss ways to advance their respective long-term development visions, Viksit Bharat 2047 and Uzbekistan-2030.Trade, critical minerals and healthcare on agendaEconomic cooperation is expected to be a key component of PM Modi’s discussions in Tashkent, with the two sides looking to identify new avenues for trade, investment and business-to-business engagement.India is among Uzbekistan’s top 10 trading partners, while bilateral trade and investments together are close to USD 1 billion.Critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, information technology and technology are among the areas where the two countries already have cooperation and are expected to explore further opportunities.”We have wide-ranging cooperation in the fields of critical minerals, pharma, education, information technology, and the health sector,” George said.The two sides are also expected to explore cooperation in space, technology and other emerging sectors as they seek to expand the economic relationship beyond traditional areas.16,000 Indian students, 4 university campusesEducation and people-to-people ties are another important component of the India-Uzbekistan relationship.George said more than 16,000 Indian students are currently studying in Uzbekistan, while four Indian university campuses have been established in the country.Major Indian investments in Uzbekistan are spread across pharmaceuticals, amusement parks, automobile components and education, reflecting the expanding commercial relationship between the two countries.PM Modi to visit Shastri Memorial, Gandhi CentrePM Modi’s Tashkent programme will also include engagements highlighting India’s historical and cultural links with Uzbekistan.The Prime Minister is expected to visit the Shastri Memorial in Tashkent as well as the Mahatma Gandhi Centre at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.His programme will also include a banquet lunch hosted by Mirziyoyev in his honour.”The Prime Minister’s visit will reaffirm the close, multi-faceted, and growing strategic partnership between India and Uzbekistan,” George said.From Tashkent to Bishkek for SCO SummitAfter his bilateral engagements in Uzbekistan, PM Modi will travel to Bishkek from August 31 to September 1 at the invitation of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov to attend the 26th SCO Summit.”The Prime Minister will travel to Bishkek from 31st August to 1st September” George said.The summit comes as the SCO marks the 25th anniversary of its establishment. India became a full member of the grouping in 2017, after holding observer status since 2005.Security, connectivity and opportunity to guide India’s SCO agendaAt the Bishkek summit, PM Modi will address SCO leaders and underline India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity. He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with leaders of SCO member states on the sidelines of the summit.The SCO currently comprises 10 member states, along with dialogue partners and observers. The grouping was originally established to address the three “evils” of terrorism, separatism and extremism, but its cooperation has since expanded into a wider range of regional issues.India has previously chaired the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020 and the SCO Council of Heads of State during 2022-23.India’s engagement with the grouping has been guided by the SECURE framework articulated by PM Modi at the 2018 SCO Summit. SECURE stands for “Security, Economy and Trade, Connectivity, Unity, Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Environment”.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMore recently, at the SCO Summit in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi highlighted security, connectivity and opportunity as three key elements of India’s engagement with the organisation.World Nomad Games on PM Modi’s Bishkek itineraryPM Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games in Bishkek, which celebrates the cultural heritage of Central Asia.The four-day visit will give India an opportunity to simultaneously deepen its bilateral relationship with Uzbekistan, strengthen ties with Kyrgyzstan and advance its wider engagement with Central Asia through the SCO.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd chairman and MD Sanjay Khanna said Thursday the company was looking into the feasibility of giving consumers the option of E10 petrol alongside existing E20, only to walk back the comment, which was at odds with the Centre’s position.“We are looking into various related aspects but nothing has been finalised yet,” said the chief of the oil marketing company that is the leading coordinator for the ethanol blending programme. However, a few hours later, amid growing scrutiny, he claimed that he had been misquoted.On X, BPCL posted that the CMD said “there is no proposal to replace the existing E20 blended petrol with E10, on Thursday after BPCL’s AGM”.“His response is being misquoted to suggest as if E10 is being considered as an option, which is not correct, it said.Govt has no plans to introduce E10 fuel, says ministry officialLarge-scale field experience from millions of vehicles operating on E20 fuel for more than last 3 years has not shown any evidence of engine damage or any other concerns. E20 contributes to reducing pollution, creating rural prosperity and saving foreign exchange,” BPCL said.“BPCL continues to support the national ethanol blending programme and remains committed to ensuring fuel quality,” the oil marketing company said.The petroleum ministry appeared surprised over BPCL CMD Sanjay Khanna’s remarks made at a news conference after the company’s AGM. A senior ministry official said that “there have absolutely been no discussions in govt on the matter”. “Govt has said before that there are no plans to introduce E10 fuel. There is no departure from that position,” the official said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesKhanna said details were being worked out on in what form or to what extent petrol with lower blending of ethanol could be brought in and the logistics associated with it. He, however, clarified that there was no plan to replace E20 with E10. “One of the options being explored is whether we can have E10 fuel for older vehicles, which is what is being pursued right now.”A senior executive of an oil company said govt in July sought details of storage and dispensing infrastructure and the feasibility of having another blend of petrol at filling stations from all companies, which were provided to it. “But there has been no formal communication from govt on this issue since then,” the official said.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 MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Govt plans to engage third-party auditor to inspect NHs, e-ways Party netaSudhanshu Trivedi said Rahul is full of frustration. NEW DELHI: BJP Thursday latched on to claims made by the website ‘jhooth ki goonj’, which has sought to expose Rahul Gandhi’s assertions in his ‘chhatron ki goonj’ events, to dub him a “flag-bearer of lies” and said truth will prevail over his propaganda.“Rahul’s every lie will be countered with facts. The ‘jhooth ki goonj’ website is exposing every lie of his. The louder propaganda echoes, the faster truth will emerge,” BJP spokesperson Anil Banluni said. Party neta Sudhanshu Trivedi said Rahul is full of frustration and envy vis-a-vis PM Modi, but every lie of his is being exposed.The website, whose creator’s identity is not clear, has said that Rahul has so far made 40 claims, mostly directed against govt, and all of them are either false or misleading.BJP members shared its link on their handles to promote the website amid Rahul’s efforts to connect with the youth to sharpen his pitch against govt. He is scheduled to continue with the programme across the country.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Libra Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: A great day for social interactions and productive work; balance excitement with practicality Hours after blocking, X restores account of organisation hosting Bhagwat in New York PM Modi’s bilateral with Russia President Putin will follow EAM Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow this week NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will have a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the margins of the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek, said govt while announcing Modi’s two-nation central Asia tour to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan that begins Saturday. The summit meeting of the Eurasian bloc will take place on Aug 31-Sept 1.In Bishkek, Modi will also come face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping before he hosts him for the Brics summit here on Sept 12-13. Modi’s other bilateral engagements are still being finalised.Modi’s bilateral with Putin, the first since the Russian President visited India in Dec 2025 for the annual summit, will follow external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow this week for a meeting of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation during which he also called on Putin.While discussing trade and investment, energy and nuclear cooperation, Putin assured Jaishankar of continued supply of fertilisers, saying Russia is doing everything to help Indian farmers. Jaishankar told him Modi is looking forward to hosting him for the Brics summit in Sept.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThis year’s summit marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO, of which India has been a full member since 2017 along with Pakistan. With Islamabad watching, India is again likely to remind the grouping that the original SCO mandate was to fight terrorism, extremism and separatism.“The Prime Minister will address the summit where he will highlight India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity at the forum. He will also hold bilateral meets with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit,” said MEA, adding that Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of central Asia, in Kyrgyzstan.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Virgo Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Joyful mood shapes the day; Social events could spark new connections for singles Join sports, playgrounds more important than PlayStation: PM to youth Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year. NEW DELHI: India’s export of petroleum products recorded a year-on-year surge of over 8% in July, as margins improved amid a global supply shortage following Russia’s ban on diesel exports and ample supplies of crude to India during the US-Iran ceasefire.Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year, up from 2.2 MT in the corresponding month last year, while total petroleum product exports rose from 5 MT to 5.5 MT. Diesel is currently commanding nearly 70% premium over crude, making exports lucrative for refiners despite the windfall gains tax govt brought in to ensure adequate domestic stocks.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhile the Indian basket of crude averages $90 per barrel this month, diesel averages $150 per barrel. Windfall tax imposed by govt, however, has ensured refiners meet domestic demand before exporting the surplus.India is the second-largest crude importer, but it has stepped up fuel exports, consolidating its position as a major supplier of refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries as well as South Asian, African and European nations.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. 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