VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Vijaya Mehta dies at 91: Anupam Kher mourns theatre legend, says, ‘She never raised her voice, she raised your standards’ Watch: Thief in ‘Modi mask’ steals smartphones from Rajasthan shop Engineers build robotic fish that swim, dock and recharge themselves with no feeding required | PIO Caribbean writer accused of using AI wins Commonwealth short story prize J&K imposes odd-even rule in Gulmarg to ease traffic pressure SRINAGAR: The J&K govt Tuesday announced an odd-even traffic system in famous tourist destination Gulmarg to reduce congestion and ease pressure on the hill resort that has a parking capacity for about 1,500 vehicles but has been receiving more than 6,000 vehicles a day.Officials said it is the first time such traffic restrictions have been introduced at any tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir.Officials said traffic violations have also become a growing concern at the hill station. They said some visitors have ignored regulations, and last week authorities fined a driver Rs 50,000 after his vehicle was seen driving on the Gulmarg Golf Course.Tariq Hussain, chief executive officer of the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA), said the restrictions will take effect on July 5. Under the order, entry of all four-wheeled vehicles into Gulmarg will be regulated according to the last digit of their registration number. Hussain said vehicles with registration numbers ending in odd digits will be allowed to enter only on odd-numbered calendar days, while those ending in even digits will be allowed only on even-numbered days.The restrictions will remain in force from 8 am to 8 pm each day.For the time being, he said, freight and goods vehicles will be exempt.Hussain said the measure will be implemented on a trial basis for one month, from July 5 through Aug 5. Authorities will assess its impact on traffic management, environmental conditions and visitor convenience in coordination with the police, traffic authorities and other departments before deciding whether to continue the system.The GDA order justifies the regulations stating that the unprecedented increase in vehicular traffic entering Gulmarg has resulted in congestion, deterioration of ambient air quality, excessive noise levels pressure on limited road infrastructure, obstruction to emergency services, degradation of public spaces and adverse impacts on the fragile alpine ecosystem and visitor experience.It said that a comprehensive meeting in this regard was held with all the departments concerned on June 23 wherein it was suggested that vehicular traffic need to be restricted in the Gulmarg area.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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He’s the boy I…” | Mumbai local stabbing case: Viral video helps GRP recover knife used to kill 22-year-old Mayank Lohar Kashmir camel seized over Eid ‘slaughter’ claim, owner hoofs it to court SRINAGAR: A camel seized by Srinagar authorities on suspicion it would be slaughtered ahead of Eid al-Adha in May has become the centre of a legal dispute, with the owner alleging unlawful confiscation and saying it was not meant to be killed but was purchased for rides and photos at a tourist resort.The camel is now the most unusual denizen at Srinagar’s Municipal Corporation’s (SMC) veterinary complex in Tengpora area, jostling for space with 300 animals, including a cow, two donkeys, dogs and 60 cats, among them Persian cats abandoned by owners. Nearly everyone who walks through the gates stops to look at the one-humped animal and asks how the two-year-old ended up there.Dawood Ahmad Shah is a big reason why the camel is where it is. The animal rights activist spotted a social media post indicating the camel would be slaughtered on Eid. Shah, who runs Animal Rescue Kashmir, said he alerted officials and said their intervention led to its “rescue” from Budgam, around 30km from Srinagar.“Camel slaughter has long been taking place in Kashmir. This year, several videos surfaced. We filed complaints with SMC. Raids were conducted at several places. We were able to rescue only one camel from Khan Sahab area of Budgam,” Shah said.Ghulam Rasool Bhat, the camel’s owner, contests the claims and demands that SMC return it to him. According to Bhat, he had purchased the camel from a dealer in Jammu for Rs 1.2 lakh, borrowing much of the sum. He said he planned to keep it at Budgam’s Doodhpathri tourist resort, where it would be used for taking visitors on rides and taking photos with them.“It took us time initially to understand who had taken it. Then the police said they had seized it. Now it is with SMC. We have now moved court seeking the camel’s release. The court has sought reports from the police and SMC but they have not done so yet,” Bhat said.While Shah maintains that camels are routinely brought to Kashmir for slaughter and calls for legal protections like those in Rajasthan, Bhat insists he never intended to kill the animal. “We are surprised the animal was taken away from us. Is bringing a camel to Kashmir prohibited? If camels can be kept in Jammu, why not here?” Bhat asked.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Two persons remain missing and 21 others have been injured.The latest fatality was reported from Sarti village in Anjaw district, where a person died in a landslide on June 28, according to a delayed report. The three other deaths occurred in the flash floods that struck Possa in Keyi Panyor district on June 24. The SEOC said all 21 injuries were reported from the Keyi Panyor disaster, while two women remain untraceable.The worsening flood situation comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Pema Khandu to review the impact of the floods across the state.Ealier in the day, Khandu, accompanied by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, conducted aerial and ground assessments of the flood-hit Keyi Panyor district.”Warmly welcomed Hon’ble Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ji and Shri Kiren Rijiju Ji on their visit to Arunachal to assess the flood situation and the damage caused by the recent calamity,” Khandu said in a post on X.Officials said Chouhan and Rijiju reviewed the extent of the damage, assessed ongoing relief operations and interacted with officials overseeing rehabilitation efforts in affected areas. Khandu also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deputing the two ministers to the state.Later, Chouhan said he and Rijiju had visited Arunachal Pradesh on the Prime Minister’s directions to assess the ground situation and ensure all possible assistance reaches the affected people.”We have spoken to our brothers and sisters here and witnessed the extent of the destruction. The losses are enormous,” the Union agriculture minister said.The SEOC report showed that Upper Siang district recorded the highest number of affected people at 47,357, followed by Siang (23,715), Kra Daadi (8,171) and East Kameng (5,895).The floods and landslides have caused widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and agriculture. According to the report, 342 kutcha houses, 82 pucca houses and 37 huts have been damaged. The disaster has also claimed 130 poultry birds, 613 small animals and six large animals.Infrastructure damage has been extensive, with 80 roads, 12 bridges, 18 culverts, 147 water supply schemes, 21 power lines, 60 electric poles, seven flood protection walls, four hydropower projects, four government buildings and two hospitals affected.Several roads in Keyi Panyor, Papum Pare, East Siang, Upper Siang, Pakke Kessang, Lower Dibang Valley and Kra Daadi districts remain blocked or are undergoing restoration.The report also noted that 1,010 hectares of forest land and 312.2 hectares of agricultural and horticultural land have been affected. Standing crops, including paddy, oranges and bananas, have suffered major losses, impacting farmers’ livelihoods.Rescue and relief operations are continuing with the deployment of the NDRF, SDRF, state police, the Indian Air Force, civil aviation helicopters and local volunteers. Authorities have rescued stranded residents from Keyi Panyor and Lower Dibang Valley, while relief camps have been set up in the worst-affected areas. Food grains, medicines and other essential supplies are being distributed to affected families.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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As vehicles become smarter, with more software driving systems, the risk of malware attacks is no longer science fiction. In response, road transport ministry has proposed sweeping rules to make cybersecurity and software update management mandatory for vehicles equipped with advanced systems.For the first time, the ministry has put out draft rules to make cybersecurity and software update management mandatory for certain categories of vehicles in India. The proposed cybersecurity rules will apply to passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and tractors equipped with at least one electronic control unit (ECU) with Level-3 or higher automated driving capability.As per the proposed norms, compliance to cybersecurity and cybersecurity management system would be mandatory for new models of vehicles with Level-3 automation and above, such as Mercedes Benz S Class, Audi A8, and BMW 7 Series, from Oct. This would be applicable for existing models from next April.Vehicles capable of receiving over-the-air (OTA) software updates will be next, between April and Oct 2028, followed by all other vehicles with software update capability from Oct 2029.OTA in cars refers to wireless delivery of software, firmware, or system updates directly to a vehicle via cellular networks or Wi-Fi. This is similar to smartphone updates as it eliminates the need to visit a dealership for repairs, enhancements, or new features.As per the proposed rules, vehicle manufacturers will have to comply with Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) 189, which outlines the strict regulations and frameworks that automakers and suppliers must follow to protect connected, autonomous, and modern electronic vehicles from digital attacks, hacking, and remote firmware tampering.It also proposes mandatory implementation of AIS 190, which defines the framework for secure vehicle software updates and Software Update Management Systems (SUMS). It ensures that all OTA and manual software updates on modern connected vehicles are safe, traceable, authorized, and protected from cybersecurity threats.According to the draft notification, the proposed rules align India with the UN regulatory framework adopted in the European Union, Japan and South Korea, where cybersecurity and software update management are mandatory requirements for vehicle type approval.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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(@TNDIPRNEWS X/ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s main opposition, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), alleging that “private individuals” close to chief minister C Joseph Vijay regularly attend Cabinet meetings and have even issued directions to government officials.Describing the allegations as “cognizable offences,” the MK Stalin-led party demanded that police register an FIR, conduct a fair and comprehensive investigation, and take action against all those responsible.The complaint, lodged by DMK organisation secretary RS Bharathi, named John Arockiasamy and Vishnu Reddy as the two alleged associates of CM Vijay.”It has been seen and reported that John Arockiasamy and Vishnu Reddy, stated to be close associates of the chief minister and residents of Andhra Pradesh, have regularly attended Cabinet meetings, official review meetings and other high-level government deliberations conducted at the Secretariat. It has further been reported that both individuals have been allotted office chambers adjoining the office of the chief minister within the Secretariat,” the complaint alleged.It further claimed that news reports suggested the two “private individuals” had participated in executive decision-making, issued directions to government officials, influenced government policy, or exercised “de facto” executive authority without any lawful appointment or statutory sanction.According to Bharathi, Vijay, as chief minister, holds the highest executive office in the state and is constitutionally bound by the oath of office and secrecy under Article 164(3) of the Constitution. As such, he is under a continuing legal duty to preserve the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings and other sensitive government business.The central issue requiring investigation, Bharathi argued, is whether Arockiasamy and Reddy are government servants or hold any office or authority recognised under law that authorises them to participate in confidential government proceedings or access classified information.”If they possess no such lawful authority, their presence during Cabinet meetings or confidential review meetings, where Cabinet papers, classified records, official files and sensitive policy matters are discussed, prima facie raises serious offences relating to the unauthorised communication, receipt, possession and use of official information by them, the chief minister, and all other persons who knowingly facilitated such access,” the complaint stated.According to the DMK, Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, criminalises the use of official information by persons not lawfully entitled to it, as well as the unlawful disclosure of such information by persons under a legal duty to preserve secrecy.The complaint further alleged that the matter disclosed “additional offences” under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including criminal conspiracy, abuse or misuse of public office, abetment, and other offences that may emerge during the investigation.Bharathi called on the police to register an FIR, conduct a fair and comprehensive investigation, and proceed against every person found responsible. He demanded that the FIR be registered under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and all other applicable laws.(with PTI inputs)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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(PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who briefed him on the latest developments and the way forward in the West Asia crisis.During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi welcomed the understanding reached and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.The Prime Minister also stressed the need for continued efforts to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region, while underscoring the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce.The phone call comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to preserve the fragile peace agreement between Iran and the United States following months of conflict.This is a developing story….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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El Niño – a natural climate pattern in which the surface waters of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean become warmer than usual – is associated with weak monsoon and harsher summer in India. The IOD – difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern parts of the tropical Indian Ocean – helps formation of stronger monsoon winds. The positive IOD invariably soften the impact of strong El Nino.The year 2009 received the lowest June rainfall (87.6 mm) since 1901, followed by 1905 (91.9 mm), 2014 (92.8 mm), 1926 (96.7 mm) and 2026 (99.5 mm). This year, India received the lowest June rainfall after 2014, which was the drought year.Though IOD, which softens the impact of El Nino if turned positive, continues to be in neutral condition as per the IMD’s model, some global models hint at the possibility of it turning positive by the end of Aug and Sept. If that happens, the second half of the monsoon season may get slightly better rainfall. But it may not offset the deficit of June-July.“Currently, neutral IOD conditions are being observed over the Indian Ocean. The model forecast indicates that neutral IOD conditions are likely to persist during the southwest (summer) monsoon season,” said Mohapatra.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. 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During the interaction, the prime minister called for greater use of the PM GatiShakti platform as an effective tool for inter-departmental coordination and integrated planning. He also urged senior officials to focus on the tangible impact of government schemes on people’s lives.The discussions centred on two key themes: “deregulation and other reforms for ease of doing business and ease of living” and “promoting Aatmanirbharta”.The secretaries highlighted the ongoing efforts of their respective ministries and departments to translate the prime minister’s vision into actionable outcomes. They also discussed sector-specific challenges and outlined future strategies aimed at improving governance and enhancing service delivery.PM Modi stressed the importance of adopting a whole-of-government approach and breaking departmental silos to ensure better coordination and more effective implementation of policies. Further emphasising the need for integrated planning and collaboration, he called for wider utilisation of the PM GatiShakti platform as a key tool for inter-departmental coordination and informed decision-making.PM Modi also urged the secretaries to focus on the tangible impact of government schemes on people’s lives. According to PTI, the officials made detailed presentations on the functioning of their ministries, highlighting the progress achieved in various reform measures and citizen-centric initiatives.The prime minister has already set the goal of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, when the country marks 100 years of Independence. He has also outlined the government’s reform priorities for the next decade, asserting that the government’s “Reform Express” has delivered systemic transformation and significantly benefited citizens.The meeting of the secretaries was held around a month after a meeting of the union council of ministers, during which PM Modi had said that the government would leave no stone unturned to further improve the ease of living, ease of doing business, and create greater opportunities for the country’s youth.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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