VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Yash says the biggest challenge for playing Raavan in ‘Ramayana’ was to find his own interpretation when people already know about him and have seen it on-screen many times: ‘It’s an extra pressure’ Flea Malibu Home: Inside bassist Flea’s $8M Malibu home with a sauna, cold plunge, koi pond and rooftop guesthouse Indian-origin man among 5 convicted in UK child sexual exploitation, human trafficking case | World News BJD leader claimed that a nuclear power plant would pose a serious threat to the health. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday opposed the proposed setting up of a nuclear power plant in Odisha, alleging that the BJP government was putting public safety at risk to benefit private companies. The party also warned of a statewide agitation if the project moved forward.The criticism came days after a representative of a private company met Odisha deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo, who also holds the state’s energy portfolio. According to the BJD, the company has proposed establishing a 3,000 MW nuclear power plant in Odisha.Addressing a press conference, BJD senior general secretary Lekhashree Samantsinghar claimed that a nuclear power plant would pose a serious threat to the health and safety of people living in the state.She accused the BJP’s “double-engine government” of ignoring public welfare in favour of corporate interests.”Whenever the subject of nuclear or atomic energy arises, it naturally creates fear in people’s minds. In 1945, the nuclear bombings reduced the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to ruins. In 1986, the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant suffered a catastrophic explosion, and in 2011, a similar disaster occurred at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant,” she said.Samantsinghar added that the consequences of those disasters were still being felt and argued that nuclear power carries significant risks to human life.She further claimed that nuclear energy has traditionally remained under government control in most countries because of its strategic importance. However, she alleged that the BJP government was now changing that approach by opening the sector to private companies.”However, under the BJP government, this long-standing principle is being altered by transferring nuclear energy into the hands of private companies. For its own interests, the BJP government is showing complete disregard for the lives and safety of the people of Odisha,” she alleged.The BJD leader also questioned the Centre’s decision to amend rules governing the nuclear sector. She claimed that Parliament passed legislation in December 2025 allowing greater private participation, following which private companies began exploring projects in Odisha.According to Samantsinghar, India currently has about 8.8 GW of government-owned nuclear power capacity, and increasing it to 100 GW by involving private players would be unsafe. She argued that sectors linked to national security should remain under government control.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe opposition party also alleged that the Odisha government was acting on directions from the Centre rather than taking independent decisions.”Since the formation of the BJP government in Odisha, the state government has been functioning under the directions of the Centre and is unable to take any independent decisions without instructions from Delhi. Acting on the directions of the central government, the state is determined to establish a nuclear power plant in Odisha by compromising the interests of the people,” she alleged.The BJD urged the state government to abandon the proposal, warning that it would launch a mass movement if the project went ahead.”Otherwise, the Biju Janata Dal would launch a mass agitation to safeguard the interests of the people of the State,” she told reporters. The Odisha government had not responded to the allegations at the time of filing the report.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. On off days, when not turning pages or learning русский, he lives in the reverie of “what ifs” and “how abouts.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob ViolenceGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000123Photostories5 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? 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The NHRC had sought an action taken report within 15 days but is still awaiting a reply.The NHRC’s bench presided over by member Priyank Kanoongo in the summons issued on Wednesday has directed the police chief Anurag Kumar to appear in person before the commission on September 7 along with the reports and explanation for non-compliance. However, summons state that if the ATR is submitted by August 31, the personal appearance will not be required.The commission in its July 8 notice had asked the Delhi Police to hold an inquiry as to whether “mandatory reporting” provisions under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act have been invoked by Meta to inform the police in time and if any FIRs have been lodged after reports of CSAM on its platforms came to light.Taking cognisance of media reports published by the BBC World Service, Kanoongo said in the notice that since the concerned office of the BBC in India is situated in Delhi, the Commission thought it to be appropriate to entrust the matter to Delhi Police for investigation.In another notice dated Aug 3 addressed to secretary of the ministry of electronics and information technology and Meta’s director responsible for south Asia, the commission has highlighted that as per the complaint received from a non-profit organisation, it is stated that the complainant foundation received an anonymous complaint alleging the availability of certain online links on Meta platforms (Instagram/Facebook) that are pornographic in nature, age-inappropriate for children and may potentially contain CSAM.Kanoongo has asked secretary MeitY and head of law enforcement of Meta Platforms to inquire into the allegations contained in the complaint and to submit ATRs within one week from the date of receipt of the notice.Kanoongo has asked secretary MeitY and head of law enforcement of Meta Platforms to inquire into the allegations contained in the complaint and to submit ATRs within one week from the date of receipt of the notice.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeitY has been asked to submit details of action taken for immediate removal, blocking or disabling access to the URLs; action taken against the intermediary and whether any regulatory or penal proceedings have been initiated.Meta has been asked for details of not just the action taken to remove the alleged content but steps taken to preserve all evidence including the details of the accounts responsible for uploading and transmitting CSAM.The Commission has also sought details with the date and time of reporting content with CSAM to the police in compliance with the “mandatory reporting” provision of POCSO Act.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob ViolenceGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000123Photostories5 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond EarthWhat happens when you mix baking soda, detergent, and toothpaste? 3 reasons to use this combination in your kitchen‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Tom Holland’s box office report card: Top-earning movies of your friendly-neighbourhood spider123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Liquidity surge due to NRI deposits to be limited and temporary: RBI ‘Musafir Cafe Season 2’ announced; Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana to reprise roles of Chander, Sudha and Preeti Quote of the day by Democritus: “Nothing exists except atoms and empty space; everything else is…” – ancient theory that changed how we think about reality Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar loses Democratic primary in Michigan A mystery stranger woke a Las Vegas family during a predawn house fire, helped them escape and disappeared before they learned his name Consumers already bearing UPI costs through broader economy: RBI governor Inside Ravi Kishan’s Rs 20 crore Mumbai home with a terrace garden, view of the skyline, gym, temple, library, pets like Rottweiler, a Chihuahua and more India gained Independence in 1947; 79 years later, Massachusetts in the U.S has officially declared August 15 as ‘India Day’ | Scientists accidentally discovered a way to recycle plastic into valuable chemicals using only water and oxygen America edges towards first Muslim Senator as Michigan backs progressive rebel A 69-year-old Wisconsin pilot landed his helicopter in a Cabela’s parking lot for a shopping trip; deputies checked the flight and issued no citation Dhanush unveils ‘Dorothy’ teaser, celebrates Karthik Subbaraj’s milestone 10th film starring Keerthy Suresh and Ilaiyaraaja’s music ahead of TIFF premiere How much does it cost to live alone in Gurugram? 21-year-old’s Rs 43,096 monthly budget goes viral Scientists have found a way to keep strawberries fresher than a fridge ‘Black widows’: Russian women accused of marrying soldiers to claim war death payouts Usha Vance thought fourth child would disrupt family dynamic; says it’s ‘only become happier’ Rupee hits 1-month closing high despite RBI repo rate pause; sliding crude oil prices help Rajkumar Santoshi says Sunny Deol’s role in ‘Batwara 1947’ is his most courageous character yet: ‘He is better and stronger than Iron Man and Superman put together’ ‘Who brought 12-year-old to protest site?’: POCSO action sought against CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das UK’s most wanted fugitive arrested in Spain over multiple sexual assault probe | World News Dhanush donates new academic block to alma mater, urges students to value the language: ‘It is a shame if you can’t read or write Tamil’ ‘No ambulances, no coordination’: Family alleges lapses after Air India turbulence scare After disappearing for decades, seven beavers returned to California’s Tule River and began restoring the landscape | World News Union minister Kiren Rijiju announces special session of Parliament NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday announced that Parliament will convene for a three-day special session from August 16 to 18 to consider the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills.Making the announcement, Union minister Kiren Rijiju also clarified that the special sitting will be separate from the ongoing Monsoon Session, which commenced on July 20 and is scheduled to conclude on August 13.”No proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session. Special session from August 16 to 18 on Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills,” Rijiju, the Union parliamentary affairs minister, told ANI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe minister’s announcement came on a day when he reportedly held a one-on-one meeting with Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi in an effort to break the ongoing Parliament deadlock.During the meeting, which lasted around 50 minutes, Rijiju is said to have discussed the possible reintroduction of the Delimitation and Women’s Reservation Bills. However, Rahul Gandhi is not believed to have given any commitment on the proposals.Opposition parties in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been demanding a statement from Union home minister Amit Shah over the Delhi Police’s alleged use of force against student protesters during their march to Parliament on July 20, the opening day of the Monsoon Session. As Delhi is a Union territory, the Delhi Police functions under the Union home ministry.While Shah is yet to respond, leading to the current logjam, he s expected to speak in Parliament when the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, is introduced in for discussion and passage.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob ViolenceGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000SC Proposes Fuel Ban For Uninsured Vehicles, Calls For Automatic E-Challans123Photostories5 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond EarthWhat happens when you mix baking soda, detergent, and toothpaste? 3 reasons to use this combination in your kitchen‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Tom Holland’s box office report card: Top-earning movies of your friendly-neighbourhood spider123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh Aug 05, 2026, 19:44 IST R Madhavan says he has to call ‘friend’ Vijay as ‘CM Vijay’, confirms he has no political ambitions: ‘I don’t want to become Chief Minister; politics is a double-edged sword’ Used tea bags can freshen shoes, clean mirrors and reduce waste: 8 easy ways to reuse them | Betsey Johnson built her career on bold colour, but her $7.5 million Hidden Hills estate offers quiet interiors, mountain views and a four-stall barn Peace talks abroad, protests at home: The many contradictions shaping Pakistan today File photo: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Centre over CSAM, deepfakes.Rahul Gandhi meets student protesters, attacks PM Modi and Amit Shah over crackdown.Dramatic visuals show India-flagged ship ablaze before sinking in Red Sea attack.Rijiju holds talks with Rahul Gandhi to break Parliament deadlock.Trump-era crackdown detains families of active-duty US military personnel.Here are the top stories of the day:Meta apologises to Centre over CSAM, deepfakes; safe-harbour under scrutinyMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised to the Centre over child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and platform moderation issues during talks with government officials. The Centre questioned Meta’s compliance with Indian laws and warned its safe-harbour protection under the IT Act could be at risk. Read full story Watch ‘I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI ProbeRahul meets NEET protesters, says students defended India’s futureCongress leader Rahul Gandhi met five student protesters involved in the NEET agitation, praising them for standing up against what he called a “broken” education system. He alleged the students were assaulted during protests and later harassed online, while accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah of failing the country’s youth. Read full storyVisuals emerge of Indian tanker engulfed in flames before sinking off YemenDramatic visuals released by Iran’s Press TV show an India-flagged cargo vessel engulfed in flames moments after it was hit by a projectile in the Red Sea before sinking off Yemen’s western coast. The MSV Faize Noore Oliya was carrying 14 crew members, all of whom were rescued safely. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRead full storyRijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as Centre seeks to break Parliament deadlockParliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju held a nearly 50-minute meeting with Rahul Gandhi to discuss the ongoing Parliament logjam and the proposed Delimitation Bill amid repeated disruptions in the Monsoon Session. The talks came as the Lok Sabha was adjourned again over opposition protests on issues including the alleged police action against student protesters. Read full storyTrump’s immigration crackdown hits US military families: ReportThe Trump administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US service members as part of its immigration crackdown, according to an AP investigation. At least 51 family members have been detained and six deported, reversing decades of practice that largely shielded military families. Read full storyGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob ViolenceGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000SC Proposes Fuel Ban For Uninsured Vehicles, Calls For Automatic E-ChallansWest Bengal Clears Fast-Track Land Acquisition For Strategic Rail Link Near DoklamSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary123Photostories5 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? 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NEW DELHI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has threatened a nationwide strike if the Maharashtra government does not withdraw its recent decision permitting registration of BHMS graduates (Homepathy) who have completed the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) with the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC).In a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, IMA Headquarters termed the government’s August 3 Government Resolution (GR) “illegal” and urged its immediate cancellation, arguing that it undermines medical education, violates established legal principles and poses a risk to public health.The controversy centres on the state’s decision to allow CCMP-qualified BHMS doctors to register with the Maharashtra Medical Council. The IMA has objected both to the CCMP course and to what it calls “dual medical council registration.”“The CCMP course has not been approved by the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI), the National Medical Commission (NMC), or the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH). Such a course cannot be considered valid and should be discontinued immediately,” the association said in its representation.The doctors’ body also argued that allowing practitioners to hold registrations under two different medical councils is unprecedented in India and could mislead patients regarding a doctor’s qualifications and scope of practice.The IMA further pointed out that the issue is already pending before the Bombay high court in a petition challenging amendments to the Maharashtra Medical Council Act. It said the government should not proceed with registrations while the matter remains sub judice.Questioning the state’s justification of addressing rural doctor shortages, the association claimed the circumstances have changed significantly since similar provisions were introduced over a decade ago.“The Maharashtra government has already done away with the compulsory rural bond system for MBBS graduates because of the non-availability of vacant posts, indicating that there is no longer a shortage of qualified allopathic doctors,” the letter stated.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe association also said equating MBBS graduates, who undergo years of full-time medical education, with CCMP-trained practitioners who complete a part-time course would be unfair to students pursuing modern medicine.Citing the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Poonam Verma vs Ashwin Patel (1996), the IMA reiterated that practitioners registered in one recognised system of medicine cannot prescribe medicines or practise another system without recognised qualifications and valid registration in that system.The IMA warned that if the GR is not withdrawn and the CCMP course is not discontinued, it will call for a nationwide strike involving doctors of modern medicine, including medical students, resident doctors and interns across the country.Copies of the representation have also been sent to the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister, Union Health Minister and the Chairperson of the National Medical Commission.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob ViolenceGovt May Allow Merchant Charges On UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000SC Proposes Fuel Ban For Uninsured Vehicles, Calls For Automatic E-ChallansWest Bengal Clears Fast-Track Land Acquisition For Strategic Rail Link Near DoklamSecurity On High Alert: Pak Drone Sighted In Jammu On Eve Of Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary123Photostories5 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? 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