VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Paul Blackthorne recalls Aamir Khan’s washroom pep talk before ‘Lagaan’ scene: ‘I just froze and thought, Oh, God’ 5 countries that are already restricting children’s access online The generals’ sons: Next Army chief Dhiraj Seth joins elite club of second-gen military leaders G7 Summit: Jabs and awkward moments that might follow Trump to France The start of commercial operations at Noida International Airport in Jewar is expected to accelerate real estate growth across the Yamuna Expressway corridor.Amid the rebellion within the Trinamool Congress, dissident MPs have announced a merger with the little-known Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), claiming support from 20 of TMC’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs.A 19-year-old Bihar student has been arrested for allegedly attempting to divert NEET-UG 2026 fee refunds by gaining unauthorised access to candidates’ accounts using weak passwords.UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to ban children under 16 from using major social media platforms as part of a sweeping online safety overhaul.The iconic “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro has sparked controversy after appearing in an altered form in NCERT’s new Class 9 arts textbook, with parts of its traditionally bare torso visually obscured.Here are the top five news of the dayJewar Airport is now operational. Is there still room for property prices to rise?Real estate experts believe the commencement of flights at Noida International Airport will significantly strengthen property demand across Noida and the Yamuna Expressway region by attracting businesses, multinational companies and large-scale investments. According to industry estimates, residential property values could rise by 15-20% annually over the next four to five years, supported by improved connectivity and the entry of leading developers.Read full articleMeet NCPI: The little-known party at centre of TMC rebellion could become NDA’s second-largest allyThe Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), a little-known outfit that failed to make a mark in the 2023 Tripura Assembly elections, has unexpectedly become central to the ongoing rebellion within the Trinamool Congress. Dissident MPs have merged with the party and approached Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for separate seating arrangements, while TMC leadership has opposed recognition of the breakaway faction. The rebels claim backing from 20 of TMC’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs, exceeding the two-thirds threshold required under the anti-defection law for a valid merger.Read full articleGujarat Police, NTA foil NEET UG 2026 refund scam; Bihar student arrested for hacking candidates’ accountsThe Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch, in collaboration with the National Testing Agency (NTA), has foiled a cyber fraud targeting NEET-UG 2026 candidates and arrested a 19-year-old BSc student from Bihar’s Gaya district. The accused allegedly accessed candidate accounts using weak passwords and attempted to change bank details to redirect fee refunds into accounts under his control. Investigators found that nearly 350 accounts were targeted, with around 150 found vulnerable due to poor password security.Read full articleUK PM Keir Starmer proposes social media ban for under-16s targeting TikTok, Instagram and SnapchatThe UK government has unveiled a major child online safety initiative that would prohibit under-16s from accessing leading social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Reddit and Threads. Announcing the plan, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said existing safeguards had failed to protect children from harmful content, cyberbullying and online predators. The proposed “Australia-plus” model also includes tighter controls on gaming platforms, a ban on minors using romantic or sexual AI chatbots, and restrictions aimed at reducing excessive screen time and late-night social media use.Read full articleNCERT textbook shows Indus Valley’s ‘Dancing Girl’ with covered torso to make it ‘age-appropriate’A modified depiction of the 4,500-year-old “Dancing Girl” bronze figurine from Mohenjo-daro in NCERT’s new Class 9 arts textbook has triggered debate over the representation of historical artefacts. The statuette, a celebrated symbol of the Indus Valley Civilisation, appears with parts of its torso visually covered, unlike the original sculpture and its depiction in NCERT’s Class 6 Social Science textbook. Historian and textbook committee chairman Michel Danino criticised the alteration, arguing that it misrepresents the artefact and reflects outdated attitudes towards nudity in art.Read full articleGet 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 MediaVideosNCPI Founder Says He Learnt About 20 TMC MPs’ Merger Through Social Media And NewsCongress Welcomes US-Iran Peace Pact, Accuses PM Modi Of ‘Blind Devotion’ To IsraelTMC Symbol Battle Begins As Rebel MPs Claim They Represent The ‘Real’ Trinamool CongressAshok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive TodayIndian Army Revamps Dress Regulations, Retires Colonial-Era SymbolsFrom Farmland To Flight Path: Farmers Behind Jewar Airport Take Historic First Commercial FlightExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers GameRSS Event Row: BJP Targets Kerala CM Over Remarks Against Vice-ChancellorsOver 500 Indian Sailors Stuck In Strait Of Hormuz For 107 Days As Maritime Crisis DeepensTMC Split Deepens: Sudip Bandyopadhyay Says Rebels Will Seek Trinamool Name And Symbol In July123PhotostoriesNew OTT releases this week (June 15–21): ‘Drishyam 3’, ‘Your Fault: London’ to ‘Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar 2’ and moreAgeing is inevitable, declining isn’t: Doctor shares 5 simple daily yoga habits that can help you stay strong, balanced and independentNot all pain is the same: Understanding the crucial differences between muscle pain and nerve pain8 iconic state trees of India every traveller and nature lover should know about5 things children often hide and why parents need to know these immediately10 summer-friendly saree fabrics for working women for comfort, style, and well-beingFrom Smriti Mandhana to Jemimah Rodrigues: 5 parenting lessons to take from the parents of India’s women cricket starsFather’s Day 2026: How Father’s Day began because one woman wanted to honour her single fatherFrom kebab to achar: 11 ways to enjoy Kathal (jackfruit) during summer seasonInside Aman Gupta’s ultra-luxurious Rs 52 crore abode: Massive balconies, a Bollywood corner, luxe lounge and more123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Aldon SmithNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview Director Vijay hails Ajith’s racing feat, says Tamil actor’s Le Mans journey will be remembered for years 5 parenting lessons to take from the parents of India’s women cricket stars India’s T-90 tanks may get active shield against missiles, drones and top-attack weapons Australia lost 99% of this rainforest, one retired banker spent 30 years helping bring it back: Meet Tony Parkes NEW DELHI: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday took a swipe at the breakaway Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction that has merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI), claiming that “not only humans, but also Bangladeshi political parties are infiltrating India”.His remarks came amid the escalating battle for control of the TMC after 20 rebel MPs announced their merger with the NCPI, a little-known registered but unrecognised political party based in Tripura.Speaking in Murshidabad, Chowdhury drew a parallel between the BJP’s longstanding campaign against illegal immigration from Bangladesh and the emergence of the NCPI in Indian politics.”For so long, we have been hearing that Bangladeshi infiltrators are entering India and that these infiltrators need to be driven out. They say ‘detect, delete and deport’. But today, I see that even political parties from Bangladesh are infiltrating,” he said.Referring to the NCPI, Chowdhury claimed that the party had its origins in the student-led movement that emerged in Bangladesh during the protests against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.”This Nationalist Citizens Party of India, the party you are talking about, was born in Bangladesh during the protests against Sheikh Hasina. Today, by calling them infiltrators, the National Citizen Party has reached Delhi,” he said.Taking a further dig at the BJP, Chowdhury alleged that forces aligned with the ruling party were attempting to alter the identity of the Trinamool Congress.”Those who support the BJP are trying to change the identity and name of the TMC. Therefore, Amit Shah needs to be cautious because not only humans, but also Bangladeshi political parties are infiltrating India,” he said.The remarks come a day after 20 rebel TMC MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and announced that they were merging with the NCPI. The MPs also sought separate seating arrangements in Parliament and have indicated they will back the BJP-led NDA.Rebel MP Arup Chakraborty insisted that the group had not abandoned the Trinamool Congress and would instead seek control of the party itself.”We have not left TMC; we’re in TMC and trying to rectify the party. We will fight for the party symbol,” Chakraborty said, asserting that the rebel camp would stake claim to the party’s iconic twin-flower election symbol.Former Union minister and veteran MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who joined the rebel faction, also said the group would move court seeking recognition as the “real” Trinamool Congress.The Mamata Banerjee-led camp, however, has dismissed the move as legally untenable. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose argued that under the anti-defection law, a political party itself must merge or split before legislators can claim protection from disqualification.Senior TMC leader Saugata Roy accused the rebel MPs of betraying the mandate on which they were elected and alleged that they had joined an “obscure” party to circumvent anti-defection provisions.The political battle is not confined to Parliament. In West Bengal, 64 of the Trinamool Congress’s 80 MLAs have already broken away and secured recognition as a separate legislative formation under Ritabrata Banerjee, a move that has been challenged by the Mamata Banerjee camp in the Calcutta high court.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 MediaVideosCongress Welcomes US-Iran Peace Pact, Accuses PM Modi Of ‘Blind Devotion’ To IsraelTMC Symbol Battle Begins As Rebel MPs Claim They Represent The ‘Real’ Trinamool CongressAshok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive TodayIndian Army Revamps Dress Regulations, Retires Colonial-Era SymbolsFrom Farmland To Flight Path: Farmers Behind Jewar Airport Take Historic First Commercial FlightExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers GameRSS Event Row: BJP Targets Kerala CM Over Remarks Against Vice-ChancellorsOver 500 Indian Sailors Stuck In Strait Of Hormuz For 107 Days As Maritime Crisis DeepensTMC Split Deepens: Sudip Bandyopadhyay Says Rebels Will Seek Trinamool Name And Symbol In JulyPunjab Elections Could Be Held In November This Year, Claims Kejriwal Amid Early Poll Buzz123PhotostoriesNot all pain is the same: Understanding the crucial differences between muscle pain and nerve pain8 iconic state trees of India every traveller and nature lover should know about5 things children often hide and why parents need to know these immediately10 summer-friendly saree fabrics for working women for comfort, style, and well-beingFrom Smriti Mandhana to Jemimah Rodrigues: 5 parenting lessons to take from the parents of India’s women cricket starsFather’s Day 2026: How Father’s Day began because one woman wanted to honour her single fatherFrom kebab to achar: 11 ways to enjoy Kathal (jackfruit) during summer seasonInside Aman Gupta’s ultra-luxurious Rs 52 crore abode: Massive balconies, a Bollywood corner, luxe lounge and more7 most expensive streets to buy a home in the world in 20267 Snakes with incredible camouflage skills that can almost disappear into their surroundings123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Aldon SmithNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview Updated: Jun 15, 2026, 16:55 IST MHT CET PCM result 2026 released at cetcell.mahacet.org: Direct link to download scorecards here Has Ranveer Singh bought new Ferrari worth Rs 6.36 crore amid ‘Don 3’ row? Video goes viral, netizens react Doctor shares 5 simple daily yoga habits that can help you stay strong, balanced and independent Snicko in football? Cricket-style technology steals the show during Sweden vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2026 clash | Football News Quote of the day by Princess Diana: “Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone…” | World News NEW DELHI: Rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs on Monday said they would fight for control of the party’s election symbol, asserting that they remained part of the organisation and were seeking to “rectify” it, a day after 20 dissident lawmakers announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI).Speaking to reporters, Arup Chakraborty said, “We have not left TMC; we’re in TMC and trying to rectify the party. Why did it get damaged, that is not being discussed. We will fight for the party symbol; we have 20 members, why should we not fight for the symbol,” news agency PTI reported.Signalling a prolonged political and legal battle, Chakraborty said the rebellion marked the beginning of a new phase in West Bengal politics. “A new game has started. Khela Hobe” he added, claiming that the move would bring development and employment to the state.The remarks came a day after 20 rebel TMC MPs met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and declared that they were merging with the NCPI. During the meeting, the MPs also sought a separate seating arrangement in Parliament, effectively formalising their split from the Mamata Banerjee-led party in the legislature.Six-time MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who joined the rebel camp, said the dissident group would move the courts to establish itself as the “real” TMC and stake claim to the party’s iconic twin-flower election symbol.The rebellion has triggered a sharp response from the TMC leadership, which argues that the move is invalid under the anti-defection law. Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose said the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution clearly requires the political party itself to merge or split before legislators can claim exemption from disqualification provisions.In a post on X, Ghose said, “Massive false information is being circulated on the 2/3rds majority and anti-defection law. The 10th Schedule and the Supreme Court have made it amply clear.”“It is the political party outside Parliament (not the party representatives sitting inside Parliament) which must first split or merge, and then after this condition, the people inside do not attract the anti-defection law if 2/3rds choose to break away,” she added.Senior TMC leader Saugata Roy also attacked the rebels, accusing them of betraying the mandate on which they were elected. “Now it is clear that the AITC is the party with Mamata Banerjee as chairman. The symbol is two flowers, whose goal is to defeat the BJP,” he told PTI Videos.“Twenty MPs elected on TMC symbol decided to betray their voters by joining an obscure party, some National(ist) Citizens Party of India, illegally, declaring their support for the NDA under Modi,” Roy said.“They obviously did this to avoid the provisions of Schedule 10(4) of the Constitution. People are watching this news,” he added.Chakraborty also launched a direct attack on Mamata Banerjee, claiming she was under pressure following the split. “Mamata Banerjee is scared; she can’t even call a meeting of the party. She could not even hold a meeting in her constituency before the election,” he said.He further identified Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar and Sudip Bandyopadhyay as the principal leaders of the rebel grouping.The struggle for control of the TMC is unfolding beyond Parliament. In West Bengal, 64 of the party’s 80 MLAs recently broke away and secured recognition as a separate legislative formation, with Ritabrata Banerjee becoming Leader of the Opposition. The Mamata Banerjee-led party has challenged that decision before the Calcutta High Court.The NCPI, with which the rebel MPs announced their merger, is a registered but unrecognised party based in Tripura and has little electoral presence. In the 2023 Tripura Assembly elections, it contested three seats, with its candidates either finishing behind NOTA or securing only marginally higher vote counts.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 MediaVideosCongress Welcomes US-Iran Peace Pact, Accuses PM Modi Of ‘Blind Devotion’ To IsraelTMC Symbol Battle Begins As Rebel MPs Claim They Represent The ‘Real’ Trinamool CongressAshok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive TodayIndian Army Revamps Dress Regulations, Retires Colonial-Era SymbolsFrom Farmland To Flight Path: Farmers Behind Jewar Airport Take Historic First Commercial FlightExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers GameRSS Event Row: BJP Targets Kerala CM Over Remarks Against Vice-ChancellorsOver 500 Indian Sailors Stuck In Strait Of Hormuz For 107 Days As Maritime Crisis DeepensTMC Split Deepens: Sudip Bandyopadhyay Says Rebels Will Seek Trinamool Name And Symbol In JulyPunjab Elections Could Be Held In November This Year, Claims Kejriwal Amid Early Poll Buzz123Photostories5 things children often hide and why parents need to know these immediately10 summer-friendly saree fabrics for working women for comfort, style, and well-beingFrom Smriti Mandhana to Jemimah Rodrigues: 5 parenting lessons to take from the parents of India’s women cricket starsFather’s Day 2026: How Father’s Day began because one woman wanted to honour her single fatherFrom kebab to achar: 11 ways to enjoy Kathal (jackfruit) during summer seasonInside Aman Gupta’s ultra-luxurious Rs 52 crore abode: Massive balconies, a Bollywood corner, luxe lounge and more7 most expensive streets to buy a home in the world in 20267 Snakes with incredible camouflage skills that can almost disappear into their surroundingsYour eyes could be predicting health problems long before you feel them5 snakes that love swimming pools and important checks to do before plunging in that cool blue hotel pool123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview NEET UG 2026: NTA announces post-exam refund correction facility for banking errors ‘It’s like wild west suddenly’: ‘Maa Behen’ actor Arunoday Singh reacts to Rs 370 biryani row Lamine Yamal: FIFA World Cup 2026: Who is Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend? Meet Inés García, the influencer standing by his side These powerful Sun remedies can strengthen your confidence From 0–2 down to 3–2 up: India fight back to beat USA in FIH Nations Cup opener Unsubscribed: 200 Stanford grads opt out of Sundar Pichai’s commencement speech NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a sharp rebuke to an RTI (Right to Information Act) activist while refusing anticipatory bail to him and another accused in a case linked to the alleged obstruction of road construction work in Punjab.A bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi rejected the plea of RTI activist Rakesh Kumar Behl and his aide, questioning their authority to monitor government-funded infrastructure projects.During the hearing, Justice Mehta criticised what he described as the growing misuse of RTI. “RTI activism has become a new business. The Central government has issued funds, it will take care of the construction of the road. You are nobody. So-called RTI activist! Yellow journalism. Dismissed,” he said, as quoted by news agency PTI.Justice Bishnoi observed, “Who are you to monitor the construction of all these roads? Are you some superior authority or what?”Behl had approached the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana high court declined to grant him anticipatory bail. His counsel argued that he and the co-accused had been falsely implicated because they had exposed alleged corruption in the road construction project.According to the FIR, Behl and another accused, Rajiv Kumar alias Mintu, allegedly obstructed ongoing road construction work in Batala, in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. The complaint alleges that they interfered with the execution of the project, intimidated the supervising official and labourers at the site, used derogatory remarks against a worker and caused injuries to the complainant.An FIR was subsequently registered against them under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, as well as Section 3(1) of the SC/ST Act.In its May 14 order, the Punjab and Haryana high court had refused anticipatory bail, observing that the allegations in the FIR disclosed “specific and direct involvement” of the accused in obstructing government work. The Supreme Court upheld that view and dismissed the plea.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 MediaVideosCongress Welcomes US-Iran Peace Pact, Accuses PM Modi Of ‘Blind Devotion’ To IsraelTMC Symbol Battle Begins As Rebel MPs Claim They Represent The ‘Real’ Trinamool CongressAshok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive TodayIndian Army Revamps Dress Regulations, Retires Colonial-Era SymbolsFrom Farmland To Flight Path: Farmers Behind Jewar Airport Take Historic First Commercial FlightExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers GameRSS Event Row: BJP Targets Kerala CM Over Remarks Against Vice-ChancellorsOver 500 Indian Sailors Stuck In Strait Of Hormuz For 107 Days As Maritime Crisis DeepensTMC Split Deepens: Sudip Bandyopadhyay Says Rebels Will Seek Trinamool Name And Symbol In JulyPunjab Elections Could Be Held In November This Year, Claims Kejriwal Amid Early Poll Buzz123Photostories5 things children often hide and why parents need to know these immediately10 summer-friendly saree fabrics for working women for comfort, style, and well-beingFrom Smriti Mandhana to Jemimah Rodrigues: 5 parenting lessons to take from the parents of India’s women cricket starsFather’s Day 2026: How Father’s Day began because one woman wanted to honour her single fatherFrom kebab to achar: 11 ways to enjoy Kathal (jackfruit) during summer seasonInside Aman Gupta’s ultra-luxurious Rs 52 crore abode: Massive balconies, a Bollywood corner, luxe lounge and more7 most expensive streets to buy a home in the world in 20267 Snakes with incredible camouflage skills that can almost disappear into their surroundingsYour eyes could be predicting health problems long before you feel them5 snakes that love swimming pools and important checks to do before plunging in that cool blue hotel pool123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview Rupee rallies to five-week high on crude oil plunge; RBI measures add to momentum UP BEd JEE result 2026 likely to be released tomorrow: Check steps to download scorecards here Ranveer Singh buys luxury car worth Rs 6.36 crore, SPOTTED cruising in Mumbai Rani Mukerji: “She’s a Gen Alpha kid”: Rani Mukerji admits raising her daughter is very different from her own childhood Maruti Suzuki WagonR Flex Fuel launched! Price, specs & key details Explained: India’s groundwater crisis and why Hyderabad tops the list of most affected cities UK to sizzle in 30C heat after days of cool, unsettled weather | World News Photo credit: cdc.gov NEW DELHI: A seven-year-old boy from Kerala’s Malappuram district died of Shigella infection while undergoing treatment at a government hospital, taking the state’s death toll from the bacterial disease to four this year, health officials said on Monday.The child, identified as Arjav, had been admitted to Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital on June 12 with fever and diarrhoea and was later diagnosed with the infection. The death comes amid a rise in Shigella cases in Kerala, with 138 confirmed infections reported across the state so far in 2026.According to data from the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), 138 confirmed cases of Shigella infection had been reported in Kerala till June 14, with Kozhikode district recording the highest number of cases.In addition, 77 suspected cases have been reported across the state while in June alone, 62 confirmed cases and 17 suspected cases of the infection have been recorded, PTI reported, quoting the officials.They added that three fresh confirmed cases were reported on June 14.Shigella is a bacterial infection that causes diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. It spreads mainly through contaminated food or water and through contact with infected persons.According to the Indian Journal of Medical Research, ‘Shigellosis is one of the major causes of diarrhoea in India.’ It notes that accurate estimates of morbidity and mortality due to the disease are not readily available, although it is considered endemic in the country and has been linked to multiple outbreaks.Authorities said surveillance and containment measures are ongoing in affected districts.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 MediaVideosTMC Symbol Battle Begins As Rebel MPs Claim They Represent The ‘Real’ Trinamool CongressAshok Gehlot Triggers Row, Says Indira Gandhi Would Have Banned BJP If She Were Alive TodayIndian Army Revamps Dress Regulations, Retires Colonial-Era SymbolsFrom Farmland To Flight Path: Farmers Behind Jewar Airport Take Historic First Commercial FlightExplained: How a Fringe Tripura Party Became Central to the TMC Rebellion and NDA’s Numbers GameRSS Event Row: BJP Targets Kerala CM Over Remarks Against Vice-ChancellorsOver 500 Indian Sailors Stuck In Strait Of Hormuz For 107 Days As Maritime Crisis DeepensTMC Split Deepens: Sudip Bandyopadhyay Says Rebels Will Seek Trinamool Name And Symbol In JulyPunjab Elections Could Be Held In November This Year, Claims Kejriwal Amid Early Poll BuzzNoida International Airport Opens For Flights; Passengers Praise Faster Access123PhotostoriesFrom Smriti Mandhana to Jemimah Rodrigues: 5 parenting lessons to take from the parents of India’s women cricket starsFather’s Day 2026: How Father’s Day began because one woman wanted to honour her single fatherFrom kebab to achar: 11 ways to enjoy Kathal (jackfruit) during summer seasonInside Aman Gupta’s ultra-luxurious Rs 52 crore abode: Massive balconies, a Bollywood corner, luxe lounge and more7 most expensive streets to buy a home in the world in 20267 Snakes with incredible camouflage skills that can almost disappear into their surroundingsYour eyes could be predicting health problems long before you feel them5 snakes that love swimming pools and important checks to do before plunging in that cool blue hotel poolShe is in her 40s, but looks mid-20s: 5 things the woman quit for glowing skin and youthfulness5 easy ways to use neem for skin and wellness during summer123Hot PicksIndia A vs Sri Lanka A live scoreAP Inter Supplementary ResultsNEET Admit CardMHT CET PCM ResultMahua MoitraBaba Milandas murderNoida airportStock Market LiveGold rate todayTop TrendingKerala HSCAP first allotment result 2026UPSC Prelims ResultNEET UG Paper Leak ScamFIFA World Cup 2026Women T20 World CupNoida AirportITR filing FY 2025-26CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Shreyanka PatilSpain vs Cabo Match Preview Vikram’s ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ gets major court relief; Gautham Menon seeks release extension till July 15 5 things children often hide and why parents need to know these immediately Quote of the day by Richard Feynman: “We are trying to prove ourselves wrong as quickly as possible, because…” Palau-flagged ship Settebello had ignored close to 60 warnings before it was hit: US official Philippines Earthquake: 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts southern Philippines a week after deadly quake killed 65 NEW DELHI: Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge on Monday wrote to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat seeking detailed disclosures on the organisation’s legal status, finances, organisational structure and tax compliance. In an open letter addressed to Bhagwat that Priyank Kharge posted on X, he congratulated the organisation on its centenary but argued that its vast scale and influence make public accountability imperative.Citing figures from the RSS’s own annual report, the Karnataka minister noted that the organisation operates 4,127 daily shakhas, 1,389 weekly milans and 60 monthly mandalis in Karnataka. He also referred to 2,194 Samajotsavas attended by over 19.6 lakh people and 562 route marches involving more than 2.2 lakh uniformed participants.”Such an extensive organisational presence, especially when it involves regular public mobilisation, uniformed route marches and large-scale social outreach, cannot be treated as a private or informal arrangement,” he wrote.The Congress leader said the scale of the organisation raises legitimate questions regarding legal status, accountability, financial transparency, permissions, sources of funding and compliance with Indian laws.Priyank Kharge called upon the RSS to place several details in the public domain, including its legal status, organisational structure, office-bearers, sources of donations and income, expenditure and assets, tax compliance records, and the legal basis on which it operates without formal registration.He also sought information on permissions and authorisations obtained for public events, route marches and mass gatherings organised by the Sangh.”In a constitutional democracy, no organisation, however old, large or influential, can remain above scrutiny,” he said, arguing that trusts, NGOs, societies, religious institutions and companies are routinely required to disclose their activities and finances.The minister further contended that an organisation that frequently invokes nationalism, discipline and duty should itself demonstrate transparency and constitutional compliance.”The RSS cannot ask ordinary Indians to follow rules while exempting itself from the same standards,” he wrote.Calling the RSS centenary an opportunity for “constitutional introspection”, Priyank Kharge urged the organisation to formally register itself, disclose its finances and activities, pay all applicable taxes and function as a transparent and accountable body under Indian law.The move came after he strongly defended Kerala CM VD Satheesan’s demand that university vice-chancellors apologise for attending an RSS programme earlier in the day. Questioning the participation of heads of educational institutions in events associated with the RSS, Priyank Kharge had asked what message such appearances send to students.”When anybody is in a position like a vice chancellor, they are responsible for an entire university where the futures of lakhs of students are decided. If you attend and sit in these RSS meetings, which promote a specific ideology and do not cultivate a scientific temperament, what kind of message are you sending to the students?” he told reporters in Bengaluru, according to news agency ANI.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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