VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Daily Nadi Horoscope for Pisces (29th July 2026): Don’t Depend on Promises Without a Deadline Why was Anthony Smith arrested? Former UFC star booked on three felony charges as new details emerge File photo: Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day Tuesday amid repeated opposition protests demanding a statement from Union home minister Amit Shah over police action against demonstrators protesting the NEET-UG paper leak at Jantar Mantar.The House witnessed disruptions from the start of proceedings. It was first adjourned within minutes of assembling at 11am, after opposition MPs rose to raise the issue and demanded that Shah explain the police action against protesters.When RS reconvened at 2pm, deputy chairperson Harivansh attempted to take up govt’s legislative business amid continued sloganeering.Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi introduced Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill amid din. The proposed legislation was listed for introduction in the day’s business. “There is a need to improve and modify the Act made in 2006,” Manjhi said while introducing the bill.After its introduction, Harivansh sought to proceed to the next item – the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 – which was listed for consideration and passage.However, Rajya Sabha could not take it up for discussion as opposition MPs continued their protest.”So you don’t want to run the House proceedings?” Harivansh asked the protesting MPs before adjourning the House till Wednesday.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur lead India’s strong day 6 at CWG 2026 Centre proposes over 56,000 sq km ESA across 6 states NEW DELHI: Unable to bring states on board for demarcating ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats despite six draft notifications since 2014, the Centre released the seventh one proposing the earmarking of 56,825 sq km across states as sensitive zone to prohibit/regulate environmentally hazardous human activities within the fragile region.Spread over six states – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu – the Western Ghats is an important geological landform on the fringe of the west coast of India, extending over a distance of approximately 1,500 km.Main objections over earmarking ESA are learnt to have come from peninsular states, primarily Kerala, as they insisted that the proposed prohibited zones would adversely affect the livelihood of people due to a ban on certain activities. Like the sixth one, which was issued three days after the massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district in 2024, the seventh one too has coincidentally come after the recent landslides in the same district, which falls within the fragile region impacted by massive deforestation and other hazardous activities over the years.The environment ministry that notified the seventh draft in the official gazette Monday said the proposal would be “taken into consideration” for publishing the final notification of ESA on or after the expiry of a period of 60 days from the date on which copies of the gazette are made available to the public.The latest draft, like the sixth one, also proposed a provision where the final ESA notification can be taken up “in a phased manner either state-wise or through a combined single notification” – a move that may help in speeding up the process without waiting for all six states to be on board simultaneously.The ESA issue has been pending since Aug 2011, when a central panel, headed by ecologist Madhav Gadgil, recommended the Centre notify a ‘no-go zone’ to save the fragile terrain in six states.The first draft notification to earmark ESA was issued in March 2014, but the proposal remains on paper since then. The ministry subsequently issued five more drafts in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2024 before coming out with the latest one Monday. A central expert committee held several rounds of discussions with the states, but the final converging point continues to elude the stakeholders.The draft proposes the ESA of 20,668 sq km in Karnataka; 17,340 sq km in Maharashtra; a little over 9,993 sq km in Kerala; 6,914 sq km in Tamil Nadu; 1,461 sq km in Goa; and 449 sq km in Gujarat, prohibiting or regulating certain human activities in those areas. It, however, clarifies that the practice of agriculture and plantation activity will not be affected due to the provisions in the draft notification, and the “actual area” will be finalised based on the recommendation of the states, views of stakeholders and the expert committee.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? 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VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna Assam Floods: Alia Bhatt urges fans to support relief efforts; says ‘It happens every year and it still catches us off guard’ Pisces Horoscope Today, July 29, 2026: Daily rhythms offer calmness as income and expenses remain balanced For ease of liquidity & business, government to amend MSME Act File photo: PM Modi NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday told top officials of key economic ministries that govt must remain youthful and forward looking, a message that came days after he took to Instagram amid Gen Z-led protests against paper leaks.”…a govt must always remain youthful, dynamic, forward-looking, continuously adapting to new challenges and opportunities with agility and innovation,” PM was quoted as saying in a statement issued after his meet with secretaries and officials of ministries dealing with finance, commerce, industry and technology.He also called for the active participation of young entrepreneurs in key sectors, while asking officials to devise courses in consultation with the industry so that the workforce is equipped with skills required in emerging sectors.While education institutions have been producing a large number of engineers, professionals and graduates, often skill gap has emerged as a challenge for industry and govt’s skilling initiative through the internship scheme has not had the desired impactso far.The other strong message was on addressing disinformation. “PM also emphasised the importance of proactive communication on strategic sectors where the country is undertaking major initiatives, to counter misinformation and unfounded fears surrounding such efforts,” the statement said.He also underlined the need to keep citizens at the centre of every policy and decision. “Emphasising that reforms are not merely a fashionable term but a continuous necessity for effective governance, PM stressed the need to reform processes, improve work culture and strengthen institutional efficiency,”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? 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VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna Daily Nadi Horoscope for Capricorn (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Duty Silence Your Personal Needs 1 officer, 1 car: Government tightens rules for use of official vehicle for staff Daily Nadi Horoscope for Sagittarius (29th July 2026): Don’t Undervalue What Your Effort Is Worth Digital Arrest: Centre may table bill to make deepfakes, digital arrest separate offences | India News NMC asks medical colleges to set up support units for students NEW DELHI: Students with benchmark disabilities seeking admission to MBBS courses will now undergo an individual assessment of their functional abilities to determine whether they can acquire essential competencies required for the course with reasonable accommodation. National Medical Commission (NMC) Monday issued new guidelines requiring medical boards to evaluate each candidate’s functional ability rather than relying solely on the type or extent of disability.Under the new framework, NMC-regulated medical college will now also have to set up an “enabling unit” for students with benchmark disabilities, providing a single point of contact for reasonable accommodation, academic and clinical support, and a barrier-free learning environment.Designated medical assessment boards will carry out an individual assessment of every candidate. The guidelines state that applicants cannot be declared ineligible solely on the basis of their diagnosis or the percentage of benchmark disability. Instead, boards must assess a candidate’s functional abilities, the essential competencies required under competency-based medical education (CBME) curriculum, and whether reasonable accommodation can enable them to complete the course.”After Supreme Court’s constant follow-up and directions, NMC has amended its interim guidelines and issued revised guidelines for MBBS admissions of students with disabilities. The biggest change is the shift from assessing eligibility on the basis of the percentage of disability to evaluating functional competency. Clinical accommodations are reasonable modifications that enable medical students with benchmark disability to participate in clinical training and patient care without compromising academic standards or patient safety,” said Prof Satendra Singh, coordinator at UCMS and GTB Hospital’s enabling unit.The guidelines also require medical boards to consider assistive devices, adaptive technology, communication support and other reasonable accommodations before arriving at a decision.While emphasising inclusion, NMC has said patient safety will remain an important consideration.On enabling units, NMC directed these should be set up in compliance with Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and recent Supreme Court directions aimed at ensuring inclusive medical education.The unit will also receive and address requests for disability-specific accommodations during the course of study, including clinical training and internship, according to the circular.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? 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VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage team up for Olivia Wilde’s ‘Naughty’; film to see Santa Claus testify in a divorce hearing Daily Nadi Horoscope for Scorpio (29th July 2026): Check the Facts Before Making a Statement Army initiates specialised 14-day training for CISF personnel to tackle security challenges ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ early Twitter reviews: Tom Holland starrer opens to glowing reviews; hailed as ‘BEST Spider-Man film since Sam Rami’s Spider-Man 2’ Sagittarius Horoscope Today, July 29, 2026: Day encourages action and adventurous pursuits Nolan Wells update: New witness claims about Mississippi teen’s heavy drinking emerge as death investigation continues File photo: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey NEW DELHI: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Tuesday said he will soon make a disclosure in Parliament about a UK-registered company allegedly linked to an Indian MP, igniting speculation over who could be the target.”Which Indian politician is a director in Backops Limited (UK)? Which companies have their address at 2 Frognal Way, London NW3 6XE? What is the connection of that Indian neta with Brian Lovegrove and Ulrik McKnight? Everything will be revealed inside Parliament,” Dubey posted on X, piquing interest and sparking buzz hinting that Parliament might witness yet another showdown.Talking to reporters in Parliament complex, the Godda MP elaborated on his claim by saying that two individuals, Brian Lovegrove and Ulrik McKnight, linked to Backops Limited, were associated with hundreds of companies, including a few TV channels, all registered at the same address: a claim that implied that Backops Limited was not a genuine business enterprise.The BJP MP said that the MP in question had registered Backops Limited in the UK in 2003.”I intend to raise all these matters in Parliament: Who is this MP, and how did they register this company? What is their relationship with Lovegrove and McKnight, and what role does ‘2 Frognal Way’ play in the ‘tukde-tukde gang’?” Dubey said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.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’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? 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VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna R Madhavan turns barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu; 3-year eco-friendly project brings back biodiversity, actor plans expansion across India Daily Nadi Horoscope for Libra (29th July 2026): Don’t Carry Family Tension into Every Decision NEET row: CBI chargesheets 13 in paper leak Scorpio Horoscope Today, July 29, 2026: Bold decisions will lead to harder work Indian Army: Army showcases high-altitude combat capabilities, operational readiness in Ladakh What happened to Yonna? Twitch streamer reacts after e-bike accident on livestream File photo: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and BJP MP Tejasvi Surya NEW DELHI: BJP and its allies Tuesday lauded govt’s engagement with protesting students, asserted the youth believe in PM Narendra Modi’s ability to root out the menace of paper leaks and turned to Gen Z’s lingo to mock leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi as they mounted a sharp counterattack on the opposition in Lok Sabha.”I will tell you in Gen Z language. Because of this issue (protest), opposition thinks the youth are with them. There is no bigger ‘delulu’ than it. Gen Z knows if any govt is working, then it is Modi govt,” BJP MP Tejasvi Surya said, accusing rivals of spreading cynicism and anarchy, while Modi has used the crisis to launch root-and-branch reforms in the education system.Another party MP Anurag Thakur hit out at opposition parties for using students for their political gains and cited numerous incidents of paper leaks when they were in office in different states. When SP was in office in UP, the state service commission served the interest of one caste, and its chairperson Anil Yadav’s appointment was struck down by HC, he said, amid noisy protest by SP members.Thakur’s attack followed govt’s robust defence from another party MP Bansuri Swaraj, who was the first speaker from the alliance, as she accused the opposition of “selective outrage” over paper leaks, saying such incidents frequently happened during the Congress-led UPA’s term in office.Amid opposition’s jibes, she said it was not about whataboutery but calling out the opposition. Targeting Congress, NDA members were prompt in sympathising with the concerns expressed by protesting students, asserting govt has heard them and offering suggestions to govt.Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde targeted Rahul over his protests, saying he sat on a dharna outside Modi’s residence as he thought he was “MIA” (missing in action) and suffered from ‘FOMO’ (fear of missing out), but no student joined his demonstration.TDP’s Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu suggested govt reform the burgeoning coaching system, suggesting it preyed on students’ aspirations. Its market is around Rs 56,000 crore and will zoom to Rs 1 lakh crore in 6-7 years, he said, adding education should not be profit-driven, a point backed by Shinde too.Alleging that opposition sent anti-social elements to the student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar who used filthy language and abuses for Modi, the Shiv Sena member said the engagement with protesters underscored govt’s democratic commitment.”We did not confine ourselves to condemnation but took up the task of cleaning the system. Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on moral grounds and not because of you (opposition),” he said, praising a series of measures taken by govt to reform the examination system.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Most Filthy Type Of Man’: Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi Attack Pralhad Joshi; Massive Ruckus In ParlWhy Delhi-NCR Flooded Again As Four Weather Systems Combined With Years Of Planning Failures’Students Want Justice, Not Charity’: Priyanka Gandhi’s Explosive Speech On Paper Leaks Rocks LSMizoram Minister Opens Up On Drug Menace, Myanmar Border, Disaster Readiness & Ties With Centre”You Removed One Pradhan To Save The PM”: Paper Leak Bill Triggers Massive Showdown In ParliamentPolice Diary Reportedly Reveals RAF Fired Anti-Riot Guns During Jantar Mantar Protest | WatchOnce A Fierce BJP Critic, Ex-TMC MP Saayoni Ghosh To Defend Centre’s Anti-paper Leak Bill | WatchModi Govt Tables Anti-Paper Leak Bill In Lok Sabha: Up To 10 Years Jail, ₹10 Cr Fine & MoreSupreme Court Backs Independent Probe Into Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protests NationwidePM Modi’s Facebook Post Blocked: Is India’s Digital Sovereignty At Stake?123Photostories”I am a big fan of…”: Kareena Kapoor considers this vegetable a ‘superpower’ and gut-friendly; 7 ways to add it to your daily dietWhy you can’t stop checking your phone: Expert warns this anxiety habit may be fueling a harmful reassurance-seeking cycleAlways feeling mentally exhausted? 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VermaUddhav ThackerayMHT CET final merit listDelhi weatherWeather tomorrowe20 PetrolRajasthan Safai Karamchari recruitmentTN supplementary resultsSouth Korea KOSPI crashTop TrendingDelhi Red AlertNitin GadkariChhattisgarh MurderEknath Shinde New ProjectWeather TomorrowKhajuraho AirportDombivli Doctors Assault CaseChitrakoot Gang Rape CaseSuvendu AdhikariDelhi Police Dharna Daily Nadi Horoscope for Virgo (29th July 2026): Don’t Reject an Idea Because Progress Feels Slow Indian Coast Guard: Rajnath Singh unveils key policy reforms in Indian Coast Guard to promote gender parity in induction, streamline ex gratia procedures Former Page 3 model Keeley Hazell opens up on topless modelling, sex tape trauma and exploitation: ‘I regret not having more control’ Libra Horoscope Today, July 29, 2026: Romantic relationships improve, personal charm naturally emerges without effort 1st direct freight train opens new India-Nepal chapter Madison Beer ENGAGED to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert; tells fans ‘Meet my fiance’ Daily Nadi Horoscope for Leo (29th July 2026): Don’t Let Pride Delay a Necessary Correction Meet Anahat Singh, the Gen Z star who created history for India with a world squash title | Divers once believed the Great Blue Hole was bottomless; then explorers discovered human remains deep inside | World News File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Taking a stern view of allegations that the Bihar govt is filling parts of three historic ponds in Darbhanga to create public amenities such as recreation spaces and stalls, Supreme Court on Tuesday warned the state govt “not to touch the water bodies under the garb of beautification” without its approval.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the state to immediately stall ongoing work related to ‘Beautification and Rejuvenation of Gangasagar, Digghi and Harahi Lake’ project. Although the state refuted allegations of encroachment and urged Supreme Court to allow the work to continue, describing it as an ambitious project worth more than Rs 100 crore, the bench refused to budge and ordered that no further work be carried out.”You can’t fill up water bodies under the garb of beautification. Do not touch the water ponds, keep your hands off and tell your officers not to touch the ponds,” it told advocate Manish Kumar, who was appearing for the state.‘Immediately halt work on 3 centuries-old lakes’TOI had reported on July 13, with photographs, that three ponds in Darbhanga were being filled with soil and boulders to make way for stalls and footpaths, despite opposition from local residents and environmentalists.Advocate Renu Prajapati, appearing for Darbhanga-based voluntary group Talab Bachao Abhiyan, informed the bench that the three ponds form part of a list of protected wetlands and that any construction on their banks would violate rules and earlier rulings of Supreme Court. She also pointed out that the state, in its own affidavit, had admitted that around four acres of the ponds would be filled under the project.The state claimed that no arbitrary filling of the water bodies was taking place and that the activity was highly restricted and meticulously planned “earth filling & stone pitching” work. “This process is a necessity to stabilise and strengthen the severely eroded embankments, directly executing the mandate of NGT’s order. Furthermore, soil-filling footprint is strictly limited – for instance, constituting exactly 1 acre out of the 37.7-acre Harahi site, 1.42 acres out of the 50.9 acres at Digghi Lake, and 1.69 acres out of 44.2 acres at Gangasagar Lake,” the state’s affidavit stated.After a brief hearing, Supreme Court directed the govt to stop the work and ensure that the area of the ponds remain intact and is not reduced by filling.Justifying the project, the state said the integration of public amenities is aimed at managing footfall, ensuring public hygiene, and preventing future degradation.Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by retired academicians, environmentalists and concerned citizens, seeking urgent intervention to halt filling of three historic ponds in Darbhanga – all 800-900 years old and integral to the city’s identity.Since the state is acting in contravention of these orders and no remedy remains, petitioner is constrained to approach the court seeking urgent direction to stop further filling of ponds, remove encroachments in and around the three Darbhanga ponds, and restore them to their original position as depicted in maps of 1868 & 1960,” the petition stated.In response, the state submitted: “To tackle unregulated access that historically turned the lakes into garbage dumps, the project provides structured public utility interfaces, including 11 designated bathing ghats, five changing rooms, and seven toilet blocks to eliminate open defecation and water contamination.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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