VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Virat Kohli’s instagram ‘like’ sparks meme storm, fans revive ‘Algorithm’ joke NEW DELHI: Though the Dowry Prohibition Act criminalises both taking and giving of dowry, the givers — which means the bride and her family members — would be shielded from prosecution if they are aggrieved persons, Supreme Court on Thursday said, reports Amit Anand Choudhary.SC’s clarification came on a plea of a man who submitted that an FIR should be lodged against his wife and in-laws also as they had admitted in their harassment complaint against him that dowry was given at the time of the wedding. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran, however, said that Section 7(3) was introduced in the Act to address such kind of situations.SC said Section 7(3) was introduced in the Dowry Prohibition Act to address such kind of situations to protect the aggrieved parties who have to confess to giving bribes while filing complaints of domestic violence and dowry harassment after marriage.The top court noted that the amendment in the law to introduce Section 7 (3) was brought on the basis of joint parliamentary committee report, which suggested that the giver of the dowry should not be dealt with on equal footing as the taker and that the giver of dowry is forced to do so by societal and customary norms.One of the recommendations of the committee was that the givers of dowry, i.e., the parents, should not be equated with those who take the dowry, as the givers are victims rather than criminals, as parents are compelled to give dowry and they do not do so out of their free will.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women QuotaNo More Russian Oil Waiver: What The US Decision Means For India’s Energy Needs Amid West Asia CrisisAustria’s Chancellor Calls India Key Partner, Pushes India-EU Trade Deal Amid Global TurmoilLok Sabha Erupts As Sawant Names Sengar, Brij Bhushan; Dubey Hits Back With Aaditya Thackeray Claim‘Not A Backdoor Exercise’: Tejasvi Surya Counters Opposition On Delimitation, Flags Representation Risks123Photostories8 rare baby boy names that start with the letter ‘K’Exclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantly5 Signs of high emotional intelligence that instantly set you apart from others5 things couples do before calling it quitsWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirt8 most unusual monkeys in the world: From capuchins to mandrillsStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore lavish Jamaica mansion with private nightclub, infinity pools and unbelievable ocean views!‘Are we eating all our mangoes’: Why despite being the largest producer of mangoes, India is able to export just 1 percentGold vs lab-grown diamonds: What should you really buy this Akshaya Tritiya?123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTCS NashikTrump-Modi callSouth Delimitation ImpactAmit ShahPriyanka GandhiUK Flea Treatment RulesAlex ManningerCody RhodesCharlie Kirk ControversyTiger Woods IPL 2026 | Niggle behind slump? Mahela Jayawardene opens up on Jasprit Bumrah’s struggling form Gold price prediction: Why are gold prices seeing weakness on April 17, 2026 & what should investors do? ICAI CA Inter, Final May 2026 admit card released at eservices.icai.org: Direct link to download hall ticket here RJ Balaji reveals the reason for AR Rahman’s exit from Suriya’s ‘Karuppu’, Here’s how Sai Abhyankkar stepped in Updated Yezdi Scrambler set for April 23 debut: What to expect Delimitation: Between constitutional statesmanship and political expediency Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday presented in Lok Sabha the expected share of five southern states following the proposed delimitation to assert that their strength wouldrise from the existing 23.76% to 23.89%.Calling the opposition’s claims on the Constitution amendment bill for women’s quota a “misleading narrative”, Shah said Lok Sabha seats from Karnataka would rise to 42 from 28, and from Andhra Pradesh to 38 from 25. He added that a similar 50% jump would take the tally to 26 from 17 in Telangana, to 59 from 39 in Tamil Nadu, and to 30 from 20 in Kerala.Overall, the southern states would have 195 constituencies in the proposed LS strength of 816 as against 129 in the current 543, Shah said soon after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed govt’s move in her speech.Retorting to Congress MP K C Venugopal’s questioning who was saying this as the bill did not mention the figures, Shah said, “I, the home minister of India, am saying so as I am piloting the (delimitation) bill.” The minister said that on Friday, he would offer a detailed reply that was so simple that even a KG student would understand it.With most opposition speakers charging govt with planning to redraw boundaries of parliamentary seats for political benefit, he said delimitation would be done in accordance with the same law that was followed by various Congress govts.“You might have manipulated it but I can assure you that we will not do it,” Shah said, adding that all assembly elections till 2029 would follow the existing pattern.“Those who think we can manipulate the mandate of 130 crore people are overestimating our strength. If it could have been done, then we would never have won when you were in office. History shows that even Emergency could not manipulate popular mandate. Nobody has the strength to finish off democracy in the country. Those who tried were finished instead,” he said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women QuotaNo More Russian Oil Waiver: What The US Decision Means For India’s Energy Needs Amid West Asia CrisisAustria’s Chancellor Calls India Key Partner, Pushes India-EU Trade Deal Amid Global TurmoilLok Sabha Erupts As Sawant Names Sengar, Brij Bhushan; Dubey Hits Back With Aaditya Thackeray Claim‘Not A Backdoor Exercise’: Tejasvi Surya Counters Opposition On Delimitation, Flags Representation Risks123Photostories8 rare baby boy names that start with the letter ‘K’Exclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantly5 Signs of high emotional intelligence that instantly set you apart from others5 things couples do before calling it quitsWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirt8 most unusual monkeys in the world: From capuchins to mandrillsStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore lavish Jamaica mansion with private nightclub, infinity pools and unbelievable ocean views!‘Are we eating all our mangoes’: Why despite being the largest producer of mangoes, India is able to export just 1 percentGold vs lab-grown diamonds: What should you really buy this Akshaya Tritiya?123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTCS NashikTrump-Modi callSouth Delimitation ImpactAmit ShahPriyanka GandhiUK Flea Treatment RulesAlex ManningerCody RhodesCharlie Kirk ControversyTiger Woods Wipro shares slide up to 4% after weak Q4, muted outlook dents sentiment BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and BLACKPINK Jennie spark dating rumors again: Netizens debate possible relationship Dubai just revealed world’s first air-taxi station near Dubai International Airport (DBX); promises faster, traffic-free travel across the city 1.5 lakh collision alerts for Indian satellites in 2025 Nepal’s Government Launches Historic Probe into Assets of Former Leaders and Officials | World News NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday carried out searches at premises linked to Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora. The raids were carried out at multiple locations connected to Arora in Ludhiana and elsewhere as part of an ongoing investigation, officials said. The AAP leader had also faced agency action in 2024, when the ED alleged that companies linked to him and others caused losses to the state exchequer and generated large proceeds of crime through the alleged misuse of industrial land for residential projects.Ex-Delhi CM and AAP supremo Arvid Kejriwal criticised the raids, noting that it marked the second raid on an Aam Aadmi Party leader within three days. Writing on X, he questioned whether any “black money” had actually been recovered in the numerous raids targeting AAP figures.Reacting to the development, senior AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj wrote on X: “ED has now raided Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora. This is a clear pattern. This is how BJP starts its preparation for a state election.” His remarks come amid back-to-back action involving AAP figures in Punjab over the past two days.Earlier this week, the ED conducted searches at the residence of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal in Jalandhar, along with premises linked to his educational institutions in Punjab and Haryana under FEMA provisions. The raid drew attention as it came soon after Mittal was appointed the party’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing Raghav Chadha.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 MediaVideosTCS Nashik Row Takes Twist As Accused’s Kin Calls Case Scripted, Alleges Bajrang Dal’s Involvement’International Law Must Be Respected’: India Urges Restoration Of Safe Navigation In Hormuz At UNGA’Pakistan’s Role Discussed’: Shashi Tharoor On Foreign Secretary Briefing On West Asia Conflict‘I Am Warning Govt’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Says Delimitation Could Become ‘Permanent Wound’’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women Quota123PhotostoriesChef Ranveer Brar appointed Odisha Brand Ambassador: What makes Odisha’s Temple Cuisine so sacred and special12 research-backed habits highly intelligent people avoid but most people do every day5 Japanese wisdom quotes to help kids stay strong and keep goingViswanathan Anand’s Chennai home: A blend of simplicity, legacy, and chess8 rare baby boy names that start with the letter ‘K’Exclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantlyWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirt8 most unusual monkeys in the world: From capuchins to mandrillsStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore lavish Jamaica mansion with private nightclub, infinity pools and unbelievable ocean views!123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSAmir HamzaDelhi Brigadier Assualt CaseAmit ShahPriyanka GandhiUK Flea Treatment RulesAlex ManningerCody RhodesCharlie Kirk ControversyTiger Woods ICC ACU to investigate alleged corruption in 2026 T20 World Cup | Cricket News New Zealand 49/1 in 12.2 Overs | Bangladesh vs New Zealand Live Score, 1st ODI: Shoriful Islam removes Nick Kelly early in Dhaka Is APAAR ID mandatory for school admissions? NCERT clears the air, says no child can be denied entry Victoria Beckham breaks silence on feud with son, Brooklyn Beckham, says ‘we love our children’ Numerology horoscope today, April 17, 2026: What your name’s first letter reveals today US naval blockade: What’s on the menu for sailors, Marines onboard warships; new pictures surface Iran Mocks Trump: ‘Building castles in the air’: Iran mocks Trump’s ‘will get free oil, free Hormuz’ claim amid deadlock ED questions TMC MLA in Kolkata land-grabbing case; I-T raids home, poll office ahead of Bengal vote NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its probe into Trinamool Congress MLA Debasish Kumar in an alleged land-grabbing and illegal construction case in Kolkata, questioning him multiple times while the Income Tax Department conducted raids at his residence and election office on Friday.Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Rashbehari Assembly constituency in south Kolkata, was summoned by the ED on April 1, 3 and 9. He appeared before investigators at the CGO Complex in Salt Lake on all three occasions.Income Tax officials on Friday searched Kumar’s residence on Manoharpukur Road and his election office, with simultaneous operations beginning around 6 am.The ED investigation is linked to around 17 FIRs filed against a real estate firm accused of duping investors by promising high returns. Searches were earlier conducted on March 28 at the company’s office and residences of its officials, during which Kumar’s name allegedly surfaced.According to agency sources, investigators are examining allegations that a construction group encroached on land parcels across south Kolkata with alleged municipal assistance.Officials are probing whether businessman Amit Gangopadhyay and his associates obtained disputed property records, created forged documents for contested land parcels and sold them at inflated prices.Some of the properties under scrutiny are reportedly linked to the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), where Kumar serves as Member-Mayor-in-Council (MMIC).Investigators have reportedly seized phone chats in which photographs and details of disputed land were allegedly shared with Kumar. The ED is also examining whether any money trail or financial transactions connect him to the deals.The agency is further probing the possible involvement of KMC employees and how information related to disputed properties was allegedly accessed.The Trinamool Congress accused the BJP-led Centre of using central agencies to target opposition leaders ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.“BJP is using the central investigating agency against our leaders before the upcoming polls. It is a political vendetta,” TMC spokesperson Arup Chakraborty said.TMC state vice-president Jay Prakash Majumdar said the probe was politically motivated and alleged the BJP was misusing federal agencies before elections.Bengal BJP chief spokesperson Debjit Sarkar said, “Why is ED questioning Kumar and not you or me? TMC should stop making the same baseless allegation whenever there is an ED or CBI operation.”Voting in the Rashbehari constituency will take place in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29, while counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.The searches triggered protests outside Kumar’s residence, where TMC workers raised slogans against the Centre. Central forces personnel were deployed to maintain law and order.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 MediaVideosTCS Nashik Row Takes Twist As Accused’s Kin Calls Case Scripted, Alleges Bajrang Dal’s Involvement’International Law Must Be Respected’: India Urges Restoration Of Safe Navigation In Hormuz At UNGA’Pakistan’s Role Discussed’: Shashi Tharoor On Foreign Secretary Briefing On West Asia Conflict‘I Am Warning Govt’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Says Delimitation Could Become ‘Permanent Wound’’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women Quota123PhotostoriesChef Ranveer Brar appointed Odisha Brand Ambassador: What makes Odisha’s Temple Cuisine so sacred and special12 research-backed habits highly intelligent people avoid but most people do every day5 Japanese wisdom quotes to help kids stay strong and keep goingViswanathan Anand’s Chennai home: A blend of simplicity, legacy, and chess8 rare baby boy names that start with the letter ‘K’Exclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantlyWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirt8 most unusual monkeys in the world: From capuchins to mandrillsStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore 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in CBSE class X, aims for IIT Vignesh Raja raises alarm after ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak; ‘Kara’ director says even trusted platforms may not be safe NASA’s secret Moon base plan revealed: 73 landings and the challenges of building life on the Moon Iran refusing to give Trump exit he needs to save face: Gulf official’s big claim on peace talks Pipeline leak near Pemex platform caused Gulf of Mexico oil spill that killed wildlife, polluted reserves: officials Anil Ambani (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former close associate of Anil Ambani and ex vice-chairperson of Reliance Capital arrested on Wednesday, has told a special court here that ED has indulged in “pick and choose” by arresting him instead of going after the “actual beneficiary of Rs 11,500 crore” of proceeds of crime.In his submission before the special court (Rouse Avenue district court), Jhunjhunwala, 70, cited his own email seized and produced by ED before the court to argue these showed all decisions pertaining to corporate loans being probed for alleged laundering were taken at the instructions of Anil Ambani.Appearing for Jhunjhunwala, senior advocate Sidharth Agarwal said the enforcement agency hasn’t caught the “actual culprit” who had indulged in alleged money laundering from Anil Ambani group entities.The special court prima facie accepted ED’s charges and sent Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, another former senior executive of the group, to five days of ED custody for further interrogation.“The material on record indicates that there is imminent possibility of involving some other persons and the entire money trail of about Rs 11,500 crore is required to be traced so that the proceeds of crime are recovered,” special judge Hasan Anzar observed.Both Jhunjhunwala and Bapna pleaded relief on arrest from the court as they said they have been made witnesses in the predicate offence case registered by CBI, based on which ED has initiated its money laundering investigation.“Bare perusal of the email dated May 15, 2017, would reveal that whenever any email was sent, it was copied to higher-ups such as Anil Ambani, Lalit Jalan, etc, and in the email, there is reference to ‘ADA’, and the investigating agency did not investigate on these aspects and each and every instruction was given by ‘ADA’ and the top management, and at the most the accused (Jhunjhunwala) has only passed the instructions from the top management,” Jhunjhunwala’s counsel told the court.Reacting to Jhunjhunwala’s claims, a spokesperson for Anil Ambani referred to paragraph 24 of the special court’s order that points to definition of PMLA section 3 which states that “whoever directly or indirectly attempts to indulge or knowingly assist or is involved in any process or activity connected with proceeds of crime, including its concealment, acquisition or use shall be guilty of the offence of money laundering”.ED, in its submission, said its investigation so far has revealed “a preconceived and well-planned scheme to divert/siphon off of public money from Reliance Home Finance Ltd (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd (RCFL) through shell/paper companies which were operated and controlled by Reliance Anil Ambani group under the pretext of corporate loans by cheating banks, shareholders, investors and other public institutions”.RHFL had defaulted on more than Rs 7,500 crore, of which lender banks had recovered Rs 2,200 crore after resolution and the balance over Rs 5,300 crore constituted the proceeds of crime.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Pakistan’s Role Discussed’: Shashi Tharoor On Foreign Secretary Briefing On West Asia Conflict‘I Am Warning Govt’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Says Delimitation Could Become ‘Permanent Wound’’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, 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terror ideologues and commanders in Pakistan, Lashkar-eTaiba (LeT) co-founder Amir Hamza (67) was shot by unidentified gunmen in Lahore on Thursday. This marks the second assassination attempt on Hamza, a USdesignated terrorist, over the past year; he had survived a shooting in May 2025.The attack was reminiscent of a sequence in Bollywood blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar 2’ depicting the killing of Zahoor Mistry in Karachi by motorcycle-borne assailants. Hamza had stepped out of the office of News 24 (Pakistan) following a TV appearance along with Judge Nazir Ahmad Ghazi when two bikers, presumably locals aware of the area’s layout, fired multiple shots at his car near a bus stop before fleeing. Hamza was rushed to hospital with a gunshot injury to his shoulder.In the early 2000s, Hamza had been entrusted with setting up bases in India. He was among the terrorists allegedly involved in the 2005 attack on Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.The attack, which comes amidst top Lashkar commanders announcing, through video messages, revenge for the destruction of their Muridke camp during last year’s Operation Sindoor, follows multiple killings of LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in recent times.LeT’s political wing PMML strongly condemned the attack, saying it reflected a failure of Pakistan govt. A letter seeking security was signed by LeT commander Saifullah Kasuri, Hafiz Talha Saeed, Hafiz Abdul Rauf, among others. They added that Hamza had brought together individuals from different schools of thought on a single platform, Tehreek-e-Hurmat-e-Rasool.Hamza was declared a global terrorist by US in 2012. The top LeT ideologue is referred to as ‘Afghan Mujahideen’ and is close to Hafiz Saeed and Abdul Rehman Makki, who had appointed him to Lashkar’s central committee.According to the US treasury department, Hamza actively maintained Lashkar’s relations with other groups under the guidance of Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. In 2018, Saeed asked him to form another outfit named Jaish-e-Manqafa in the wake of the ban on Lashkar and Jamat-ud-Dawah.About the AuthorRaj Shekhar JhaRaj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for the Times of India with over a decade of experience in reporting on national security, terrorism, crime and prisons.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Pakistan’s Role Discussed’: Shashi Tharoor On Foreign Secretary Briefing On West Asia Conflict‘I Am Warning Govt’: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Says Delimitation Could Become ‘Permanent Wound’’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women QuotaNo More Russian Oil Waiver: What The US Decision Means For India’s Energy Needs Amid West Asia CrisisAustria’s Chancellor Calls India Key Partner, Pushes India-EU Trade Deal Amid Global Turmoil123PhotostoriesViswanathan Anand’s Chennai home: A blend of simplicity, legacy, and chessExclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantlyWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirtStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore lavish Jamaica mansion with private nightclub, infinity pools and unbelievable ocean views!‘Are we eating all our mangoes’: Why despite being the largest producer of mangoes, India is able to export just 1 percentGold vs lab-grown diamonds: What should you really buy this Akshaya Tritiya?Top 5 posh residential areas in Gurugram for premium living7 local and comforting dishes to try in MangaloreWeekend binge list on OTT: From ‘Euphoria Season 3’ to ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingNashik TCSTrump-Modi callSouth Delimitation ImpactAmit ShahPriyanka GandhiUK Flea Treatment RulesAlex ManningerCody RhodesCharlie Kirk ControversyTiger Woods Namit Malhotra calls Ranbir Kapoor the ‘finest actor of our generation’; says, ‘No one better to portray Lord Rama’ Reverse male pattern baldness: Home remedies for hair regrowth in balding men Inside Google’s stake worth $100 billion in Elon Musk’s SpaceX ANI image BENGALURU: Earth’s orbit is turning into a high-speed traffic grid and Indian satellites are swerving to stay safe. More than 1.5 lakh close approach alerts were issued for Indian space assets in 2025, exposing mounting collision risks in an increasingly crowded sky.Data from Indian Space Situational Assessment Report 2025 shows about 1.6 lakh alerts globally, many generated by the US Space Command’s Combined Space Operations Center. Each alert flags a potential nearmiss — a sign of how tightly packed orbital paths have become. Behind record-breaking launches lies mounting operational pressure.A surge in satellite constellations, often deployed in clusters exceeding 100 objects in a single day, has shrunk reaction windows and complicated tracking.For Isro, that has meant constant vigilance. Indian missions carried out 18 collision avoidance manoeuvres (CAM) during the year — 14 in low Earth orbit and four in geosynchronous orbit — to steer clear of danger. “All manoeuvre plans, including CAMs, were subjected to close-approach risk analysis to rule out potential close approach with neighbouring space objects within a few days of the manoeuvres; 82 manoeuvre plans were revised to avoid post-manoeuvre close approaches with other space objects for LEO satellites, and two were revised to avoid post-manoeuvre conjunctions for GEO satellites,” the report found.Deep-space missions faced similar constraints. Chandrayaan-2 orbiter executed 16 orbit manoeuvres, with plans altered twice to avoid risks.Globally, 315 successful launches in 2025 placed 4,651 objects in orbit — far higher than 254 launches in 2024 and 212 in 2023. Of these, 4,198 are operational satellites. While 1,911 objects re-entered the atmosphere, the total population in orbit continues to grow. A tipping point looms. Active satellites could outnumber debris within this decade, raising stakes for coordination as more objects move through narrow corridors at high speeds.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Never Be Forgiven’: PM Modi Dares Opposition On Women Quota Bill, Priyanka Gandhi Questions Timing‘Won’t Reduce South’s Share’: Amit Shah Clarifies On Delimitation, Calls Oppn Claims ‘Misleading’Hal’s Light Utility Helicopter Explained: Specs, Altitude Edge And Why It Matters‘PM Modi Only Flag Bearer Of Feminism’: Kangana Ranaut Targets Congress Over Women Quota Bill In Lok SabhaPM Modi, French President Macron Stress Urgent Need To Restore Hormuz Safety During Phone Call’If Chanakya Were Alive…’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Swipe At Amit Shah Over Delimitation, Women QuotaNo More Russian Oil Waiver: What The US Decision Means For India’s Energy Needs Amid West Asia CrisisAustria’s Chancellor Calls India Key Partner, Pushes India-EU Trade Deal Amid Global TurmoilLok Sabha Erupts As Sawant Names Sengar, Brij Bhushan; Dubey Hits Back With Aaditya Thackeray Claim‘Not A Backdoor Exercise’: Tejasvi Surya Counters Opposition On Delimitation, Flags Representation Risks123Photostories8 rare baby boy names that start with the letter ‘K’Exclusive – Kiku Sharda opens up about his kids’ reaction to his female roles, Sunil Grover’s talent, and his bond with Kapil Sharma5 Japanese food rituals that could fix your eating habits instantlyWhy your heirloom Kanjeevaram saree feels so different from a modern silk shirt8 most unusual monkeys in the world: From capuchins to mandrillsStep inside Chris Gayle’s ₹20 crore lavish Jamaica mansion with private nightclub, infinity pools and unbelievable ocean views!‘Are we eating all our mangoes’: Why despite being the largest producer of mangoes, India is able to export just 1 percentGold vs lab-grown diamonds: What should you really buy this Akshaya Tritiya?Top 5 posh residential areas in Gurugram for premium living7 local and comforting dishes to try in Mangalore123Hot PicksIran warWipro buyback planPurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTCS NashikTrump-Modi callSouth Delimitation ImpactAmit ShahPriyanka GandhiUK Flea Treatment RulesAlex ManningerCody RhodesCharlie Kirk ControversyTiger Woods Stock market today (April 17, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 24,200; BSE Sensex up around 100 points D4vd arrested: Lawyers claim singer is innocent; say ‘he did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez’ NASA confirms: 4.6 billion-year-old Asteroid Apophis to enter satellite zone; know when and should we be concerned ‘Not a major scandal’: Uncle of accused in TCS Nashik case says ‘scripted conspiracy by Bajrang Dal’ Bengal polls: Why SIR is validation for Kalimpong residents | India News IPL 2026: Out-of-form KKR take on in-form GT; Prasidh Krishna poses big threat | Cricket News