VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html J&K police foil government staffer bid to trap ex-lover’s husband in drug case Quote of the day by Pavel Durov: ‘My success and health come from 20+ years of abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, coffee, pills, and illegal drugs’ Ladakh has planned to introduce guided wildlife safaris on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails. SRINAGAR: A safari car can roll past a rhino in Kaziranga. In Ranthambore, it can track a tiger. Put that car in Ladakh. For its elusive snow leopards — masters of camouflage in a landscape where survival depends on staying unseen — the question is whether tourism can get close enough to see them without making them disappear for good.Ladakh has planned to introduce guided wildlife safaris on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails, triggering warnings from conservationists that turning a fragile high-altitude wilderness into a tourist circuit could disturb wildlife, commercialise off-roading and open the door to roads, eateries and other tourism infrastructure.“You cannot see a snow leopard from a jeep unless you do something illegal like placing bait or a sheep to lure it,” said Dr MK Ranjitsinh, emeritus member of Wildlife Trust of India, who has spent nearly 50 years shaping conservation strategies and played a key role in framing the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 and Project Tiger.“Kaziranga is not Ladakh and Ranthambore is not Ladakh. The ecology is completely different,” he added.In Ladakh’s open valleys, vehicles can be visible from miles away. Vegetation is concentrated along valley bottoms, drawing animals there to feed and drink. “Are you taking a safari there?” he asked.Ladakh is home to 477 of India’s estimated 718 snow leopards — the country’s largest population. It also supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species. But spotting a snow leopard is a needle-in-a-haystack affair. Its thick, mottled coat melts into rocky slopes, while steep, remote terrain gives it a vast natural advantage.The Ladakh govt spokesperson said lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed the forest department to introduce guided safaris modelled on national parks such as Kaziranga and Ranthambore, using specially designed open-back vehicles operated by trained local drivers and guides. According to govt, the move is aimed at preventing illegal off-roading and disturbance of wildlife.The plan was cleared at the first governing body meeting of Snow Leopard and High-Altitude Nature Conservation Society, chaired by Saxena. Forest officials have been asked to explore routes across Hemis national park, Changthang and Karakoram wildlife sanctuaries, besides Nubra, Zanskar, Sham, Kargil and Drass.Ranjitsinh fears a different road ahead. “Wildlife safari may be good in principle but in practice it could be a disaster,” he said, warning that tourism and hotel lobbies could eventually overwhelm govt controls. “There will be demands for more roads, eating places and other infrastructure. Eventually, the whole landscape could turn into a festival.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA wildlife official said safaris work best where animals occur in large concentrations or herds — unlike Himalayan and Trans-Himalayan terrain. Ladakh already has roads across its protected areas, with tourist vehicles accessing most zones except some restricted border regions.“What they actually plan is to regularise and commercialise off-roading,” the official said, warning that vehicles could be allowed into fragile meadows for a price.Kaziranga and Ranthambore were built into India’s safari imagination. Ladakh’s proposed safari would venture into an entirely different world. Its snow leopards are scattered across an unforgiving landscape where the first rule of spotting one is knowing where not to look.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me….” – a powerful lesson in commitment, discipline and fulfilment | World News Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for August 11, 2026 Actor Vikram flaunts lar gibbon; conservationists raise red flag Smash-and-grab jewelry heist at Indian store on New Jersey: Valuables worth $1 million stolen in 1 minute NEW DELHI: India’s installed clean energy generation capacity has crossed the 300GW mark, taking the country past 60% of its target of having 500GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030.According to data released by renewable energy ministry, total non-fossil capacity stood at 300.5GW as on July 31, accounting for over 54% of total installed power generation capacity of around 552GW. Solar accounts for the largest share at 164.6GW, followed by large and small hydro at 57.2GW and wind at 58.1GW. Bio-power contributes nearly 11.8GW, while nuclear energy accounts for 8.8GW.The ministry said that a record 55.3GW of non-fossil capacity was added in 2025-26, including 44.6GW of solar and 6GW of wind capacity. Solar-led capacity addition rose from 2.8GW in 2014 to nearly 165GW now, while wind capacity has increased from 21GW to over 58GW during the same period.The rise in renewable capacity has also pushed up clean power generation, which increased from about 191 billion units in 2014-15 to 477.8 billion units in 2025-26.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe ministry said domestic manufacturing capacity for renewable energy equipment has also expanded, with the approved list of models and manufacturers for solar PV modules crossing 200GW, compared with 2.3GW in 2014, helped by the production-linked incentive scheme for high-efficiency solar modules.Govt is also implementing National Green Hydrogen Mission to build capacity for production and use of green hydrogen and its derivatives, with the aim of reducing emissions from hard-to-abate sectors and cutting dependence on imported fossil fuels.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan ClaimSupriya Sule Says No Politics In PM Modi Meet As NCP-SP MPs Raise Maharashtra’s Key Demands‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In JharkhandModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against ChinaJNU Cancels Venue For Umar Khalid Book Event: JNUSU Alleges Censorship, ABVP Claims Credit123Photostories”… served non-stop with coconut chutney and a tub of…”: Vicky Kaushal on his go-to me-time meal beyond parathas; recipes inside10 beautiful baby names that mean “blessing from God”Optical illusions and personality test: What you spot first reveals your hidden personality traitsWhat happens when you consume Tulsi leaves daily? 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Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan ClaimSupriya Sule Says No Politics In PM Modi Meet As NCP-SP MPs Raise Maharashtra’s Key Demands‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In JharkhandModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against ChinaJNU Cancels Venue For Umar Khalid Book Event: JNUSU Alleges Censorship, ABVP Claims Credit123Photostories”… served non-stop with coconut chutney and a tub of…”: Vicky Kaushal on his go-to me-time meal beyond parathas; recipes inside10 beautiful baby names that mean “blessing from God”Optical illusions and personality test: What you spot first reveals your hidden personality traitsWhat happens when you consume Tulsi leaves daily? 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What happened to her? Bridge damaged after Tamak drain overflows in Chamoli NEW DELHI: A bridge over the Tamak drain beyond Malari in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district was swept away after the drain overflowed amid a strong water current, disrupting traffic in the area on Monday.No casualties have been reported so far.Police, district administration, SDRF and NDRF teams have been deployed to the spot, while authorities continue to monitor the situation.”There is a Tamak Nala, and a very strong surge of water occurred there this evening at 5.30pm. A Bailey bridge at the site was washed away; BRO officials and staff were present in the immediate vicinity. A BRO vehicle and its driver have gone missing,” news agency ANI quoted Chamoli additional district magistrate (ADM) Vivek Prakash saying.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”A search operation is underway, and an SDRF team has been dispatched to the site. About 15 or 16 villages are located on the other side of the bridge; we are making urgent efforts to restore connectivity so that services can be resumed by tomorrow,” he added.Also read: Uttarakhand issues orange alert for four districts; schools closed in Bageshwar todayGet 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 MediaVideosJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan ClaimSupriya Sule Says No Politics In PM Modi Meet As NCP-SP MPs Raise Maharashtra’s Key Demands‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In JharkhandModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against ChinaJNU Cancels Venue For Umar Khalid Book Event: JNUSU Alleges Censorship, ABVP Claims Credit123Photostories”… served non-stop with coconut chutney and a tub of…”: Vicky Kaushal on his go-to me-time meal beyond parathas; recipes inside10 beautiful baby names that mean “blessing from God”Optical illusions and personality test: What you spot first reveals your hidden personality traitsWhat happens when you consume Tulsi leaves daily? Sadhguru and Hansaji on its benefits, traditional uses and what science says7 Teacup dog breeds that are perfect for apartment living in IndiaEnd your day on a calmer note with these 5 simple evening ritualsOne of India’s rarest birds: 5 fascinating facts about the great Indian bustardOTT releases this week (August 10-August 16): ‘Cocktail 2’, ‘Aakhri Sawaal’, ‘Reacher Season 4’, ‘A Child of My Own’ and moreMr Faisu’s luxurious Mumbai home: Dreamy closet, a massive living room, watch collection and moreWalking isn’t ‘just walking’: 6 ways to make your daily walk work harder for your heart, muscles and metabolism123Hot PicksKarnataka cauvery disputeNEET PG city intimation slipUttarakhand rainJharkhand protestDevendra Nath MahtoAP EAMCET seat allotmentBrown University ScholarshipAtiq Ahmed sonAssam floodsTop TrendingAhmedabad Rape CaseSurat PG Medical Student SuicideEthanol BlendingTN Cauvery Water DisputeAtiq Ahmed SonHyderabad Hit and Run CaseAssam Floods DeathsAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani George Russell and Carmen Montero Mundt combined net worth 2026: Exploring Mercedes star’s salary, earnings, the couple’s engagement and more A World War II submarine detector was later used to map magnetic stripes on the seafloor, helping scientists prove that Earth’s tectonic plates move Total number of airports, seaports and land ports allowing entry of e-visa holders rises to 88 NEW DELHI: The government has notified 11 more international ports in the country, including 9 land ports and 2 airports, for the entry of eligible foreigners arriving on electronic visas (e-visas). They can now land with e-visa at Bhopal and Tirupati airports and clear immigration.The additional landports via which e-visa holding foreign nationals can enter India include Attari in Punjab; Gede, Ghojanga and Jaigaon in West Bengal; Darranga in Assam; Agartala in Tripura; Moreh in Manipur; and Haridaspur in Odisha.E-visas currently make up 78% of the total visas issued in the country. India provides approximately 95% e-visas applications in less than 72 hours.The home ministry, in a statement on Monday, said the addition of 11 international ports further enhances attractiveness and utility of electronic visa.The Narendra Modi govt has taken a number of significant initiatives over the last few years to liberalize, streamline and simplify visa regime with a view to facilitating the legitimate foreign travelers while simultaneously ramping up the technological infrastructure to enhance internal security.With the latest addition of 11 international airports to the e-visa scheme, the total number of international ports enabling entry of e-visa holder foreigners has risen to 88, including 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports.E-visa facility, with electronic travel authorisation (ETA), was introduced in 2014 to liberalize and simplify the Indian visa regime, especially the tourist visa regime. Having taken off with 43 eligible countries, the facility is now available to nationals of 172 countries.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesE-visa is presently issued under 17 sub-categories; namely tourist visa, mountaineering visa, business visa (six types), medical visa (four types), student visa (two types), transit visa, miscellaneous visa and group visitor visa (cruise).Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan ClaimSupriya Sule Says No Politics In PM Modi Meet As NCP-SP MPs Raise Maharashtra’s Key Demands‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In JharkhandModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against ChinaJNU Cancels Venue For Umar Khalid Book Event: JNUSU Alleges Censorship, ABVP Claims Credit123Photostories”… served non-stop with coconut chutney and a tub of…”: Vicky Kaushal on his go-to me-time meal beyond parathas; recipes inside10 beautiful baby names that mean “blessing from God”Optical illusions and personality test: What you spot first reveals your hidden personality traitsWhat happens when you consume Tulsi leaves daily? Sadhguru and Hansaji on its benefits, traditional uses and what science says7 Teacup dog breeds that are perfect for apartment living in IndiaEnd your day on a calmer note with these 5 simple evening ritualsOne of India’s rarest birds: 5 fascinating facts about the great Indian bustardOTT releases this week (August 10-August 16): ‘Cocktail 2’, ‘Aakhri Sawaal’, ‘Reacher Season 4’, ‘A Child of My Own’ and moreMr Faisu’s luxurious Mumbai home: Dreamy closet, a massive living room, watch collection and moreWalking isn’t ‘just walking’: 6 ways to make your daily walk work harder for your heart, muscles and metabolism123Hot PicksKarnataka cauvery disputeNEET PG city intimation slipUttarakhand rainJharkhand protestDevendra Nath MahtoAP EAMCET seat allotmentBrown University ScholarshipAtiq Ahmed sonAssam floodsTop TrendingAhmedabad Rape CaseSurat PG Medical Student SuicideEthanol BlendingTN Cauvery Water DisputeAtiq Ahmed SonHyderabad Hit and Run CaseAssam Floods DeathsAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani CINTAA president Poonam Dhillon hits back at allegations by members, calls it deeply offensive: ‘You wouldn’t believe how vulgar’ 6 simple ways to protect metal door locks from rust during monsoon | Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety test, says govt; wider use ruled out for now British couple jailed in Iran over spying charges end 3-month hunger strike, family demands release NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Monday thanked the officials and security agencies for “handling” the student protest march against the alleged irregularities in the state recruitment examinations with “restraint, sensitivity and complete responsibility.”Soren posted an open letter addressing the students on X and said that the government has listened to their concerns and assured them that their demands will be addressed with seriousness and sensitivity.”You have raised your voice for your demands in a peaceful manner. In a democracy, it is your right to express your views, and it is the government’s responsibility to respect your voice. The government has heard you. Our senior ministers have been in constant dialogue with you, and I assure you that action will be taken on your demands with utmost seriousness and sensitivity,” he said.Further, Soren said that the government’s objective is to eliminate shortcomings in the examination system.”In the past few days, you have seen that the government has spared no one, no matter who the guilty party is. Our clear objective is to eliminate such shortcomings in the system so that no student has to face trouble in the future. We want to make the examination system more transparent, technology-enabled, secure and accountable. Your participation in this change is the most important,” he said.In his post, Soren also appealed to the students not to fall into the trap of a political narrative.”Our effort is that Jharkhand should not just discuss problems, but set a new example of solutions from here. I also understand that amid your peaceful movement, some people from the opposition have tried to spoil the atmosphere and mislead students for political gain. I appeal to all of you not to fall into the trap of any such political narrative,” the chief minister said.”You are the future of Jharkhand. It is not about ignoring your voice, but listening to it and resolving your problems – that is our responsibility. I will reiterate my point: let us resolve this issue together through dialogue and trust,” he added.This comes after thousands of students participated in the ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march organised by the JPSC-JSSC Reform Morcha against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations.During the march, several agitators and four policemen were injured in a clash near the Jharkhand assembly, as police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, officials said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesEarlier on Sunday, Jharkhand students protesting irregularities in recruitment exams rejected the Hemant Soren-led government’s claim that 98% of their demands had been accepted. They said only three of the 13 exams they wanted cancelled had been scrapped.The students accused the JMM-led government of “spreading lies” and said they would continue their peaceful protest.At a press conference, a student leader said, “The Jharkhand government is spreading lies that it fulfilled 98% of our demands. It cancelled only three of the 13 exams sought by us.”The protesters are demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in all recruitment exams conducted by the state. Student leader Ravindra Paswan accused the government of insisting on a CID probe, which he claimed was known for “cover-ups”.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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NEW DELHI: Devendra Mahto, on fast for the past 9 days over the “anomalies” in the government exams, was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during the planned march to assembly on Monday.Doctors described Mahto’s condition as critical, due to a “drastic” drop in his blood sugar level.“He is being treated in the emergency ward,” Nancy Priya, Medical Officer at Ranchi Sadar Hospital, told news agency PTI.Pankaj Kumar, an aide of Mahto who was with him in the hospital, claimed that he was injured during lathi-charge by police near the assembly.Several agitators and four policemen were injured during a clash near the Jharkhand assembly on Monday, as police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charged job aspirants protesting against the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, officials said.ALSO READ | Jharkhand students carry Mahto as police lathicharge, use water cannons, tear gas during marchPolice on Monday used water cannons, tear gas and resorted to a lathi charge as thousands of students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations marched towards the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi. The protesters attempted to breach multiple layers of barricades as they advanced towards the Assembly.At least three people, including two protesters and a Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP) personnel, were injured during the confrontation, according to officials. The protesters were taking part in the ‘Vidhan Sabha Gherao’ march organised by the JPSC-JSSC Reform Morcha.Earlier in the day, Jharkhand students protesting irregularities in recruitment exams rejected the Hemant Soren-led government’s claim that 98% of their demands have been accepted. They said only three of the 13 exams they wanted cancelled have been scrapped.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe students accused the JMM-led government of “spreading lies” and said they would continue their peaceful protest.At a presser, a student leader said, “The Jharkhand government is spreading lies that it fulfilled 98 per cent of our demands. It cancelled only 3 of 13 exams sought by us.”The protesters are demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in all recruitment exams conducted by the state. Student leader Ravindra Paswan accused the government of insisting on a CID probe, which he claimed was known for “cover-ups”.ALSO READ | Jharkhand protesters defy tear gas, lathi charge to enter assembly premises – top developmentsGet the latest India News and Live updates. 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