VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Centre issues show cause notice to Delhi Gymkhana Club in eviction proceedings The legend of California’s terrifying Char-Man: How a wildfire gave birth to one of America’s haunting legends | World News TVK ,DMK trade horse trading allegations (Photo credit: Agencies) CHENNAI: Horse trading allegations flew thick and fast in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday as the ruling TVK and opposition DMK accused each other of trying to poach their MLAs. While TVK linked the ‘attempt to topple TVK govt’ to former minister V Senthil Balaji, DMK complained that chief minister C Joseph Vijay and MDMK chief Vaiko conspired to `poach two DMK MLAs.’Based on the complaint from TVK Uthangarai MLA N Ilayaraja that he was contacted by an individual identified as Thirunavukkarasu to vote against the Tamil Nadu assembly speaker in a proposed motion of confidence, the police arrested three people including Thirunavukkarasu, accusing them of attempting to induce TVK MLAs. Thirunavukkarasu promised Rs 35 crore in return, said the complaint.A police statement said one of the arrested Naresh from Trichy had met Senthilbalaji’s brother V Ashok Kumar in Chennai. Preliminary inquiries have revealed that it was on behalf of Senthil Balaji and Ashok Kumar that Thirunavukkarasu had contacted MLA Ilayaraja, the statement said.”Why are Stalin (former chief minister) and Udhayanidhi Stalin so desperate to topple TVK govt?” asked State electricity minister R Nirmal Kumar. He said not just Ilayaraja but several TVK MLAs were contacted by the accused promising upto Rs 50 crore.Meanwhile, DMK organising secretary R S Bharathi submitted a complaint to governor R V Arlekar accusing Vijay of attempting to induce ‘two DMK MLAs’ and get them resign. The two MLAs were from MDMK who contested in DMK’s Rising Sun symbol in the assembly election. Bharathi quoted MDMK general secretary Vaiko’s statement that Vijay had offered to campaign and ensure their victory in the by election if the two MLAs resigned their post. Though MDMK quit the DMK front and supported TVK, the two MLAs – T M Rajendran (Kadayanallur) and Senthilselvan (Sirkazhi) refused to resign. All the four candidates fielded by MDMK under DMK alliance in the elections had contested in DMK’s symbol.”Vijay, by abusing his position as CM, had promised Vaiko that if these two MLAs resign they would be relected in subsequent by elections and that the govt may provide monetary assistance. This assurance establishes a clear attempt at horse trading,” Bharathi said in the complaint, calling it an attempt to reduce DMK’s strength in the assembly. Bharathi sent the complaint to DVAC too, seeking a detailed probe.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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According to the complaint filed by Ilaiyaraja with the Chennai Police Commissioner on June 29, a man identified as Thirunavukkarasu contacted him claiming to head an opinion polling organisation called Indian Political Democratic Strategies (IPDS) and said he was reaching out on behalf of members of a major political party. The caller allegedly later told the TVK legislator that a resolution would be moved against the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative assembly and asked him to vote in a particular manner despite being a member of the ruling party. In return, he allegedly offered Ilaiyaraja up to Rs 35 crore. The MLA alleged that he rejected the offer and asked the caller not to contact him again. However, Thirunavukkarasu allegedly threatened him, warning that he and his family would face consequences if he disclosed the conversation.Police said the investigation later revealed that V Ashok Kumar, the brother of former DMK minister and Coimbatore South MLA V Senthil Balaji, had met Naresh in Chennai. Investigators further alleged that Thirunavukkarasu contacted Ilaiyaraja at the behest of Senthil Balaji and Ashok Kumar. The case comes months after the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, in which TVK won 108 seats in its electoral debut, ending the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK alliances.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. 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The union, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), has raised concerns, alleging that several of his vital organs including his brain, heart, lungs and intestines were found to be missing.The official reason given behind the death of the sailor, working for a Venezuelan shipping company, was given as acute myocardial infarction, according to a Indian embassy statement shared by the union. Watch ‘INDIAN SAILORS MUST BE PROTECTED’: PM Modi’s Big Message to Trump After Seafarers’ KillingWhat union tweetedIndian Seafarer #RakeshChauhan reported dead in #Venezuela. Mortal remains sent back to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh without any autopsy report or details from Venezuelan authorities. Family demanded re-autopsy. The official Post-Mortem Report conducted in India reveals a horrifying truth:NOT A SINGLE ORGAN was found in the body.• Brain — Missing• Heart — Missing• Both Lungs — Missing• Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Pancreas, Stomach, Intestines — ALL Missing• Thyroid, Hyoid, Larynx & Trachea — MissingBody showed extensive prior stitching (22 stitches neck to pubic symphysis + 21 stitches ear to ear). No antemortem injuries noted. Body kept in deep freeze for nearly a month. Cause of death: Could not be determined (all organs absent).They further alleged that the body showed extensive prior stitching (22 stitches neck to pubic symphysis + 21 stitches ear to ear) but no antemortem injuries were noted. Body were kept in deep freeze for nearly a month but the cause of death could not be determined as all organs were absent.Calling it “unacceptable” that “seafarers are becoming scapegoats”, the union made three demands1. Full investigation & accountability from Venezuelan authorities2. Immediate intervention by the Indian Embassy in Venezuela3. Complete autopsy report, circumstances of death, and justice + compensation for the familyThen in a later statement on Wednesday, the union said Chauhan’s family is demanding the complete autopsy report from Venezuela and clarification on what it called “deeply disturbing irregularities” in the handling of the case.The FSUI questioned why vital organs were removed from Chauhan’s body “without informing the family or seeking their consent” and why the family was allegedly kept unaware until it sought a second post-mortem in India.The union also alleged discrepancies in official documents, claiming the receipt for the mortal remains carried a forged signature in the name of “Anjana Chauraisya” instead of “Ranjana Chaurasiya”, who signed on behalf of Chauhan’s wife. It further claimed that the vessel named in the employment agreement did not match the ship on which Chauhan was actually deployed.”These discrepancies raise grave suspicions of foul play and a possible cover-up. What is being hidden?” the union said.It urged the Embassy of India in Venezuela and the ministry of external affairs to intervene and seek the complete autopsy report from Venezuelan authorities, order an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Chauhan’s death and the handling of his remains, and ensure “justice, accountability, and adequate compensation” for the bereaved family.”Seafarers’ lives and dignity cannot be treated with such callousness,” the union added.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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UPTET 2026: Yogi Adityanath orders separate TET for in-service teachers ahead of exam; asks officials to ensure smooth conduct Lily Allen defends her one-hour show amid criticism: ‘It’s my artistic choice not to talk to the audience’ Snake Temples In India: Where snakes are worshipped: 10 sacred and mysterious snake temples of India every traveller should visit What is an Omega Block: The science behind Europe’s 2026 persistent 40°C summer heat and rising climate extremes Two C-17 aircraft carrying 66 tonnes of aid: How India mobilised its army to help earthquake-hit Venezuela – inside Operation Amistad From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of mocking Hindus after some of its workers allegedly performed a havan while portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna on his birthday.In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared a video in which SP workers were performing a havan and said, “Samajwadi Party Congress yet again insults Hindus! Samajwadi Party mocks Hindus by portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Bhagwan Krishna!””Will Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party openly accept ‘A grand temple at Mathura on Krishna Janmabhoomi’?! Hindus will respond to these Kaalnemis!” he added.This comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya. Opposition leaders, including Akhilesh, have targeted the Uttar Pradesh government and chief minister Yogi Adityanath, questioning his repeated visits to Ayodhya.Meanwhile, Yogi Adityanath has also launched a sharp attack on SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and advised him to visit the Ram Temple.”I was reading a statement by SP President Akhilesh Yadav yesterday. He was saying that if his government came to power, he would transform Ayodhya into a ‘religious city.’ What kind of religious city would you create? It was your government, the SP government, that opened fire on the devotees of Lord Ram. You lack the courage; apart from kneeling before Mullahs and Maulvis, you have no agenda for the state’s development or for upholding the identity of Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi,” Adityanath had said while addressing a public gathering in UP’s Hathras.Meanwhile, a court in Ayodhya on Friday remanded eight accused to judicial custody till June 29 in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. According to officials, those arrested are Avinash Shukla, Ankalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Rama Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava, and Rama Shankar alias Tinnu.This comes after Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned, taking moral responsibility in connection with the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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He claimed that the trust general secretary Champat Rai was “having fun”.Adding on to his remarks, he said that they should have made a Muslim a member of the trust just to land the blame on him, stating they could have later “encountered” him or bulldozed his house down to close the case.Addressing a public gathering in Bijnor, Owaisi alleged that there were different standards for dealing with accused persons depending on their identity and questioned the action taken against those arrested in the alleged theft case.”What happened in 1992 is an egregious act. This was said by the Supreme Court,” Owaisi said, referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid.Linking the remarks to the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft, he said: “Now I was asked about what I have to say about it, all I said was, if there was a mistake in the trust, you could have made a Muslim a member of that trust. And later, when this scam came to light, you could have taken that Muslim and encountered him. You could have broken his house with a bulldozer. Case closed.”Continuing his criticism, Owaisi said, “Champak is having fun, Champak is having fun.”He further questioned the handling of the case, saying, “Whose house is not being broken? Those who have been arrested have reportedly not even been taken into police custody. Perhaps after my statement today, they may now be taken into police custody.”The AIMIM chief said the developments reflected the prevailing situation in Uttar Pradesh and urged members of the Muslim community to remain united.”Look at what is happening in Uttar Pradesh today. Tell me, what is happening in Uttar Pradesh today? My dear friends and elders, I am appealing to you to strengthen your unity,” he said.Owaisi also directly questioned the BJP and the RSS over Champat Rai, asking: “And I want to ask the BJP and the RSS one question, is Champat Rai your favourite or not? Tell us that.”He repeated the question later in his speech and accused the BJP and the RSS of hypocrisy in their political rhetoric.”I appeal to our people to remain united. I also want to ask the BJP and the RSS whether Champat Rai is their favourite or not. They call us Pakistanis, jihadis, or Bangladeshis, but then why is Ram Madhav engaging in track-two diplomacy with Pakistan on behalf of the RSS? This is the same Pakistan where terrorists killed 26 people in the Pahalgam attack,” Owaisi said.His remarks came amid political controversy surrounding the alleged theft of donations linked to the Ram Mandir trust, with Owaisi alleging that the authorities’ response would have been far harsher had a Muslim been accused.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The real culprits are being shielded. Why are they being protected?” he asked.‘Shah didn’t visit temple in 891 days’Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Kejriwal claimed Union home minister Amit Shah had not visited the temple in the 891 days since it was inaugurated, despite repeatedly referring to Lord Ram and the Ram Temple in his speeches.”After the construction of the Ram Temple, home minister Amit Shah has not gone even once to bow at the feet of Lord Shri Ram.‘Government must be changed’While addressing the press further, former Delhi CM also questioned the government at the Centre.”If you want the donation thieves to be punished, then the government must be changed. The present Central government and the present state government cannot ensure punishment. Every devotee of Lord Ram who wants the donation thieves to be punished should change the government,” he said.Kejriwal also claimed that BJP leaders did not consider Lord Ram as God. “These people do not consider Ram as God; otherwise, they would not steal.”The AAP chief’s remarks come amid an escalating political row over allegations related to the handling of donations at the Ram Temple, with the party demanding accountability and an impartial investigation into the matter.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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