VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html IPL 2026 | ‘Can’t keep a good man down’: Krunal Pandya gets emotional, recalls Kieron Pollard’s words – Watch Trisha Krishnan’s emotional reaction to Vijay’s speech during the swearing-in ceremony goes viral; fans react ‘Raja Shivaji’ box office collection day 10: Riteish Deshmukh’s epic drama closes second weekend with over Rs 80 cr earnings Trump to visit China on May 13: Trade, Taiwan and more — what’s on the table May 11, 2026, 07:24 IST Salman Khan and Iulia Vantur share throwback photos with Salma Khan, Helen in touching Mother’s Day posts – PICS | ‘Karuppu’ advance booking off to a flying start; Suriya and Trisha Krishnan starrer crosses Rs 10 lakhs in 19 minutes Upsc Rank Holder Abhishek Chauhan: ‘There is only one sadness if…’: UPSC rank-holder Abhishek Chauhan, uncle of cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, on family, values and success secret Trisha Krishnan gets mobbed while leaving Vijay’s Tamil Nadu CM oath ceremony; handles the post-event frenzy with grace Pisces Horoscope Today, May 11, 2026: Eliminate unnecessary expenditures to help avoid an impending financial crunch IPL 2026 | Why Raj Angad Bawa bowled the last over: Suryakumar Yadav explains bold call vs RCB May 11, 2026, 05:00 IST IPL 2026: Virat Kohli spotted glued to screen during Urvil Patel’s explosive 13-ball fifty – Watch ‘Drishyam 3’ advance booking: Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph’s thriller crosses Rs 1 crore in Kerala ‘Jana Nayagan’ release update: Producer says CBFC process nears completion; Vijay’s film may arrive In 14 days Aquarius Horoscope Today, May 11, 2026: Business persons get more orders easily from different resources Insta ‘blocked’ Rahul posts due to govt rules, claims Cong | India News Daily Career Horoscope, May 10, 2026: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your career NEW DELHI: Two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius are healthy and asymptomatic after a hantavirus scare led the ship to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands, the Indian embassy in Madrid said Sunday.The vessel, carrying around 150 people, arrived in Spain amid international health monitoring linked to a reported hantavirus outbreak onboard. Passengers were allowed to disembark following protocols laid down by WHO and Spanish authorities.According to the embassy, the two Indians have now been evacuated to the Netherlands where they will undergo quarantine and health monitoring as per safety protocols. “The two Indian nationals are healthy and asymptomatic,” the embassy said in a statement issued on May 10.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‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet Scorpio Horoscope Today, May 11, 2026: You might purchase a new vehicle, or at least start thinking seriously about it Capricorn Horoscope Today, May 11, 2026: Keep buffers for traffic, and don’t drive when you’re angry The Indian Embassy in Spain on Sunday said the two Indian crew members onboard the hantavirus-hit Dutch cruise vessel MV Hondius are “healthy and asymptomatic” and have been evacuated to the Netherlands for quarantine under health safety protocols. In a statement, the embassy said the Dutch-flagged vessel carrying around 150 people, including two Indian nationals, had arrived in Spain after anchoring off the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak onboard. “The 02 Indian nationals are healthy and asymptomatic. As informed by the Spanish National Center for Emergency Monitoring and Coordination (CENEM), the 02 Indian nationals who were travelling as crew members, have been evacuated to the Netherlands where they will be quarantined as per relevant health safety protocol,” the embassy said. The embassy added that the Indian Ambassador was in close contact with Spanish authorities and the Indian nationals and was regularly monitoring the situation to ensure their safety and well-being. Passengers onboard the vessel disembarked in accordance with protocols laid down by the World Health Organization and Spanish authorities, the statement said. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization issued a technical note regarding the disembarkation and management of passengers and crew linked to the outbreak. The WHO advised member states to “Implement a risk-based approach to the identification, monitoring, and management of contacts of probable or confirmed Andes virus (ANDV) cases from the MV Hondius cruise ship and related to the event on that cruise ship. ANDV has been associated with limited human-to-human transmission, usually associated with close and prolonged contact.” According to the WHO, eight hantavirus cases, including three deaths, had been reported as of May 8. Six of the cases were laboratory-confirmed as Andes virus infections. In India, health experts sought to ease concerns over the outbreak involving the two Indian crew members. Dr Naveen Kumar, Director of the ICMR-National Institute of Virology in Pune, said the cases did not indicate community spread in India. “At present, the reported infections among Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship appear to be isolated imported cases and do not indicate community spread in India. Since hantavirus transmission is primarily rodent-borne and not easily spread between humans, the immediate public health risk remains low,” he said. Dr Kumar also noted that human-to-human transmission of hantavirus remains extremely rare.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 MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet ‘Govt Change Sans Violence Best Proof’ NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said democracy is so deep rooted in India that changes happen without any bloodshed, and argued that change of govt and state boundaries without any violence are the best testaments to the strength of democracy in the country.Releasing two books – ‘The Bench, the Bar and the Bizarre’ and ‘The Lawful and the Awful’ – authored by solicitor general Tushar Mehta and welcoming guests on his behalf, Shah said, “In the 76-year-long journey of our Constitution, we ensured that democracy developed deep roots in India. We have strengthened our multi-party democratic parliamentary system. From 1947 till today, Parliament and assemblies, state boundaries have been changed without any bloodshed.””Constitution and judiciary have immensely contributed in strengthening democracy in India. The country has immense faith in judiciary, and citizenry is assured that Constitution and judiciary will protect and come to his rescue if he faced injustice. These three – Constitution, Parliament and Judiciary – are the edifice of our strong democracy,” Shah said while addressing an audience which comprised judges of the Supreme Court and high courts as well as the Royal Court of Bhutan.Commenting on the books that encapsulated events involving judges and courtroom incidents in foreign countries to highlight that courts are not bereft of honour, eccentricity and sarcasm, despite its inherent ‘black and white’ appearance, Shah took advantage of the presence of CJI Surya Kant, former CJI N V Ramana, sitting SC and HC judges and senior advocates to indulge in joyous sarcasm. “I would have appreciated his courage if he had written a book on Indian judiciary on the lines of the two books. Whether my comments are a reflection on the courts or on Tushar Mehta, I leave it to the judgment of the audience,” he said, adding he would speak his mind about the Indian judiciary sooner than later at an appropriate forum.Shah said that by and large, as a society, “we have excelled at the dispensation of justice… It is our responsibility that loopholes in the system are addressed by the executive and the judiciary and bring a road map to ensure it is not repeated in future”.CJI Surya Kant enthralled the audience by quoting humorous incidents from Indian courts and said these could encourage Mehta to pen his third book, which should be on Indian judiciary that is replete with similar incidents he had quoted from foreign jurisdictions.Attorney general R Venkataraman enacted a sterling courtroom scene by presenting a counter-affidavit to Mehta’s books.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet After poll win, BJP’s fish fest to reassure voters NEW DELHI: BJP’s super-majority win in a string of assembly polls, capped by its maiden victory in West Bengal with over two-thirds seats, and its rising number in Rajya Sabha will all but allow the party to dictate terms in next year’s presidential election, after its loss of majority in Lok Sabha polls had raised doubts over its dominant run since 2014.Its overwhelming domination of assemblies with allies in big states, like Maharashtra, Bengal and Bihar – three assemblies with maximum weight among states after UP in the electoral college for president – will be effective in neutralising the loss it has suffered in LS where its tally fell from 303 to 240 in 2024. All elected members of Parliament and assemblies, which leave out nominated lawmakers, make up the electoral college. Parliament and assemblies have equal voting share, but while the vote of every MP has the same value (it was 700 in 2022), the weight of an MLA’s vote varies depending on the size of population (as per 1971 census) his assembly represents.A UP MLA’s vote at the value of 208 was almost 30 times that of a Sikkim MLA’s, with the value of 7 in 2022. The figure is likely to remain more or less the same next year as the census figure is a constant and so is the strength of an assembly, barring vacancies. The existence of J&K assembly, which was dissolved in 2018 and was not part of the last presidential election, will be a factor, though marginal.The fall in its LS tally dented BJP’s votes by 44,100 in the electoral college, which had a total strength of 10,86,431 in 2022. A poor run in assembly polls could have compromised its authority to dictate the terms, even with allies, as has been the case with previous govts when the principal party, be BJP or Congress, was short of majority.After the LS poll, when BJP depended on TDP and JD(U) to cross the 272 mark for majority, the opposition was quick to dub the two regional parties as its “crutches” for survival and predicted that govt will fall soon, claiming that the result will prove to be inflection point in its strong run since 2014 and assembly polls will bring grimmer tidings.Over two years down the line, BJP is sitting pretty. UP holds key in Prez polls with over 83,800 vote weight of MLAsAll elected members of the Parliament and assemblies which leave out nominated lawmakers make up the electoral college. Parliament and assemblies have equal voting share, but while the vote of every MP has the same value (it was 700 in 2022), the weight of an MLA’s vote varies depending on the size of the population (as per 1971 census) his assembly represents.A UP MLA’s vote at the value of 208 was almost 30 times that of a Sikkim MLA’s, with the value of 7 in 2022. The figure is likely to remain more or less the same next year as the census figure is a constant and so is the strength of an assembly, barring vacancies.The fall in its LS tally dented BJP’s votes by 44,100 in the electoral college, which had a total strength of 10,86,431 in 2022. A poor run in assembly polls could have compromised its authority to dictate the terms, even with allies.After the LS poll, when BJP depended on TDP and JD(U) to cross the 272 mark for majority, the opposition was quick to dub the two regional parties as its “crutches” for survival and predicted that govt will fall soon, claiming that the result will prove to be the inflection point in its strong run since 2014.Over two years down the line, BJP is sitting pretty. It won Haryana comprehensively against odds and NDA’s strength in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly has zoomed to 237 from over 150 during the last presidential polls and surged to 202 from 125 in 243-member Bihar assembly. It has now 207 MLAs in West Bengal compared to 77. Before the presidential polls in July next year, the most important is UP for its sheer weight of over 83,800 votes in the electoral college.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet ‘Need to save foreign exchange amid war crisis’: PM Modi pushes for cut in fuel use & gold buying, favours WFH NEW DELHI: India and UAE are working on an agreement that will help in evacuation of lakhs of Indian workers through the port of Fujairah, and it is likely to be signed during the stopover added to PM Modi’s itinerary, signalling another crucial link to the already strong bilateral ties.The PM is due to leave for Europe on May 15 with a stopover in Fujairah and then depart for the Netherlands, before visiting Sweden, Norway and Italy.The first-of-its-kind treaty comes amid disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict, which saw thousands stranded in the Gulf amid flights getting affected. While life is slowly returning to normal, the pact can be useful in future as Fujairah is west of the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as the main chokepoint in the war.In case of problems with air traffic, lakhs of Indians working in the UAE can be evacuated by ship, according to govt’s calculations. West Asia is home to nearly 10 million Indian workers, with nearly 4.3 million in the UAE.In the current conflict, Fujairah, which was the likely starting point of the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, also serves as an alternative for shipping goods to the UAE as access to the Dubai port has been cut off. Khor Fakkar is the other port that is being used to ship goods, which are then moved by road. Iran has targeted Fujairah for precisely the same reason. The PM’s visit signals India’s support for the UAE, which has been under attack from Iran.It also comes amid the UAE’s exit from OPEC, the powerful oil cartel, due to its perceived differences with Saudi Arabia. Given India’s close ties with the UAE in recent years, experts are expecting the country to be a major gainer, especially as countries such as Saudi Arabia charges an Asian premium on crude sold by it. Strait talk: Iran sends reply to US peace plan Iran submitted its response to the latest US proposal to end 10 weeks of war as a series of incidents continues to threaten a shaky ceasefire. The state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported on the latest response without giving any further details, and Tehran hasn’t yet given any public indication it would accept Trump’s plan. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Iran has conveyed its response to a US proposal.Trump proposed that Iran permit passage via the Strait of Hormuz and Washington end its blockade on Iranian ports in the next month. The two sides would still need to negotiate later a deal over Iran’s nuclear programme.Trump: US would need two weeks to hit all Iran targetsUS President Donald Trump has said in an interview aired Sunday it would only take two weeks to hit “every single target” in Iran, adding that the Islamic republic was “militarily defeated.” In the interview with independent journalist Sharyl Attkisson, recorded last week, he also called Nato a “paper tiger” and accused Washington’s allies of failing to assist in the campaign against Tehran.Trump on Sunday accused Iran of “playing games” and laughing at America for decades, but said it soon would be made to stop.Iran warns France, UK of ‘immediate response’ Iran warned Britain and France on Sunday that its armed forces would launch “a decisive and immediate response” to any warships being sent to the Strait of Hormuz, after Paris and London dispatched vessels to the region. “We remind them that both in times of war and in times of peace, only Iran can establish security in this strait,” deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi posted on X.UAE & Kuwait report intercepting dronesDespite the ceasefire in place since April 8, a drone strike on Sunday briefly set a cargo vessel ablaze off Qatar in the Persian Gulf, marking the latest shipping attack. The UAE and Kuwait, both of which have come under attack from Iran in the past two months, said Sunday they had intercepted hostile drones. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet Nick Jonas shares UNSEEN pics with his ‘jaan’ Priyanka Chopra on Mother’s Day: ‘We love you so much’ Sagittarius Horoscope Today, May 11, 2026: Money comes only with hard work today Suvendu Adhikari may move into new home, just 2km from Didi’s NEW DELHI: India’s school education system has solved much of the “getting children into school” challenge, but is struggling with a tougher problem – keeping them there long enough to complete secondary and higher secondary education.The stress points are now visible higher up the schooling ladder – gross enrolment ratio (GER) drops from 90.9% at primary level to 58.4% at higher secondary, while secondary-stage dropout rate rises sharply to 11.5% from 0.3% at primary, according to a new Niti Aayog report.The report – School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement – paints a picture of a vast, but uneven system comprising 14.71 lakh schools, 24.69 crore students and about 1.01 crore teachers, with the sharpest cracks now emerging beyond the elementary stage.It says the system today is “strongest on basic access and weakest on continuity, inclusion, and learning depth”.The numbers illustrate the challenge clearly. India’s GER stands at 90.9% at primary stage and 90.3% at upper primary, but falls sharply to 78.7% at secondary, and further to 58.4% at higher-secondary level.Transition rates weaken steadily as students move up the system. While 92.2% of students move from primary to upper primary, the rate falls to 86.6% between upper primary and secondary, and to 75.1% between secondary and higher secondary. The secondary stage has emerged as the biggest stress point. The national dropout rate is just 0.3% at primary and 3.5% at upper primary, but jumps to 11.5% at secondary level. “While near-universal access has been achieved at the primary stage, enrolment at the higher secondary level… presents a significant opportunity to further expand participation,” the report states. It adds that “strengthening transition rates at each stage, particularly after upper primary…can help ensure smoother progression and sustained engagement in schooling.”The report says the next phase of reform can no longer focus only on expanding enrolment or infrastructure, but must address “fragmented school structures, foundational learning deficits, inequities in inclusion, gaps in teacher and leadership ecosystems, infrastructure disparities, and governance weaknesses”.Structural inefficiencies remain significant. More than one-third of schools have fewer than 50 students, while over 1.04 lakh schools continue to function as single-teacher institutions serving nearly 34 lakh students. At the same time, the report records major gains in infrastructure over the last decade. Functional electricity is now available in 91.9% of schools, girls’ toilets in 94%, computers in 64.7%, internet connectivity in 63.5%, and smart classrooms in 30.6% of schools nationally.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet Katrina Kaif shares glimpses of her first Mother’s Day celebrations with ‘papa’ Vicky Kaushal and son Vihaan – PICS Libra Horoscope Today, May 11, 2026: Today is the day of getting success in education Himanta to take oath as Assam CM today after governor’s appointment KOLKATA: The saffron surge in the Bengal assembly elections, which swept BJP to office for the first time in the state, saw the party leading in 102 of the 144 wards of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), fuelling speculation about how long Trinamool Congress can hold on to the civic body.The tenure of the current KMC board, which has been under Trinamool’s control since 2010, ends in Dec 2026. However, a BJP functionary said party seniors are weighing the option of advancing KMC polls to cash in on the saffron surge in the city. Currently, KMC has 134 councillors from Trinamool and only three from BJP. The remaining are from CPM and Congress or are Independents. In 2021 assembly polls, Trinamool was ahead in 131 wards and BJP in 12. Mamata Banerjee’s party sustained the momentum of that victory and was voted back to office with a huge majority in the KMC polls held in Dec that year. BJP’s footprint in Kolkata, however, has been growing since then, as evidenced in the 2024 LS polls, which saw Trinamool leading the race in 96 wards (down from 134 it won in the 2021 civic elections) and BJP ahead in 46 (up from three). Kolkata’s 144 wards are spread across 17 assembly constituencies. Of these, BJP won 10 seats and TMC seven in the recently concluded polls. In the 2021 assembly polls, all 17 seats in the KMC area opted for TMC.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet Quote of the day by Dakota Johnson: ‘Sleep is my number one priority in life’ Vijay’s event rewrites Tamil Nadu’s political grammar Virgo Horoscope Today, May 11, 2026: In relationships, your practical nature turns to caring DMK stood by Congress for years only to be backstabbed: PM Modi THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KPCC president Sunny Joseph on Sunday said AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will soon announce the next chief minister of Kerala from among the three contenders who have already been “interviewed” by the party’s top leadership.Speaking to the media after returning from New Delhi, where discussions were held between the Congress high command and the three CM aspirants, Joseph said he did not see the need for another round of talks with state netas on the issue.”Everyone has been asked to refrain from controversial moves,” Joseph said, declining to specify a date for the announcement.Also read: Congress struggles for consensus as CM hopefuls push claims; party warns Kerala netas over protestsAsked if the matter would be discussed with UDF constituents, Joseph said the decision rested with the Congress leadership. Party sources said consultations involving Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and veteran Congressman A K Antony are expected to play a decisive role in the selection process.Meanwhile, the camps backing the three contenders – K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala – remain optimistic, each convinced that the final decision could tilt in their favour.The Venugopal camp is understood to be confident that the Congress leadership will attach importance to the majority opinion within the Congress Legislature Party. The Satheesan camp argues that strong public sentiment and the backing of several UDF constituent partners have strengthened his prospects.Both Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala are said to be satisfied with the opportunity given by the high command to present their claims in detail. Chennithala, in particular, is believed to be relying on his seniority and long political experience, hoping that the leadership may finally recognise his claim this time.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? 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DRDO clarified its financial support did not imply ownership or control. NEW DELHI: The transfer of management of Raksha Anusandhan School (RAV) in Dehradun — partially funded by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) — from Defence Research Educational Society (DRES) to DAV College Trust & Management Society from April 20 this year has been opposed by staff and teachers of the school, who fear that their salary structure will change for the worse.RAV, Dehradun is a co-educational, CBSE-affiliated school established in 1993. “DRDO, which had earlier started providing deficit (partial) funding to seven such schools to help children of its employees get school admission easily in far-flung places, has now decided to let the professionally run education trust run these schools,” a DRDO official told TOI. Besides the Dehradun school, management of five others, including those in Pune, Hyderabad and Chandigarh, has been handed over to the education trust.“This transition is aimed at ensuring improved governance, operational efficiency and sustained institutional development,” the DRES president said in a statement.“DRDO was only financially supporting RAV and such financial support does not imply ownership, direct control or administrative authority. The current employees of RAV managed by DRES are not govt employees. Their employment is governed by rules and regulations under DRES bye-laws and not by govt service conditions,” the president clarified.“All stakeholders are requested to take note of the above clarifications. Any information or interpretation contrary to this may be treated as inaccurate,” the president added.Despite the clarifications, teachers and staff of RAV Dehradun continue to protest the change in management.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123PhotostoriesUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? 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A total of 52,910 daily wage earners died by suicide during the year, marking a sharp rise from the previous peak of 26.4% recorded in 2022.Casual labourers, a category that largely includes daily wage earners, constituted nearly one-fifth of and the biggest share of India’s total workforce. The total number of suicide deaths in the country rose to 1.7 lakh in 2024, compared with 1.34 lakh in 2015..A comparative analysis of suicide deaths since 2015 shows that daily wage earners, housewives and the self-employed continue to account for the three largest categories under “suicide victims by profession”. However, the share of suicides among housewives and the self-employed has declined over the past decade.Similarly, the share of suicide deaths among persons engaged in the farming sector fell from 8.7% in 2016 to 6.2% in 2024. The farming category was introduced in the NCRB’s Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India report in 2016.According to the 2024 NCRB report, Tamil Nadu recorded the highest number of suicides among daily wage earners at 10,556 — nearly one-fifth of all such deaths in the country — followed by Maharashtra (6,811), Telangana (5,745), Madhya Pradesh (5,299) and Chhattisgarh (3,413). Among Union Territories, Delhi reported the highest number of such deaths at 343.The report also noted that 62.9% of suicide victims in 2024 — around 1.1 lakh persons — had an annual income of less than Rs 1 lakh. Among the causes of suicide, “family problems” remained the leading reason, accounting for 35% of all deaths, followed by “illness” at 17.9%.The major means adopted for deaths by suicide was hanging (62.3%), consuming poison (24.5%), drowning (4.4%) and by coming under running vehicles or trains (2.5%).End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Use Petrol Sparingly’: PM Modi Calls For WFH, Carpooling Amid West Asia WarFormer Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s Anti-BJP Unity Call Rejected By Left, Congress In Bengal TwistWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister123Photostories5 most common reasons fire alarms start beeping unexpectedlyUS turns 250: Where to witness best celebrations across South America in 2026Mother’s Day special: The everyday superfoods that help moms stay energised, strong, and healthy through life’s endless demandsGestational Diabetes may end after pregnancy, but its hidden impact on thyroid health could last for yearsPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? 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