VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html In a first, US Senate votes to halt Trump’s Iran war; President fumes, calls move ‘meaningless’ The lost Hellship of 1944 finally found beneath 160 feet of ocean depths | World News New Delhi: Eight months after his arrest on the charge of conspiracy in the case related to the unnatural death of Assam’s iconic singer, Zubeen Garg, in Singapore, accused Shyamkanu Mahanta’s plea seeking bail was entertained Tuesday by Supreme Court, which sought the state govt’s response, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra.Mahanta, in his petition, gave a detailed account of how Garg drank continuously in Singapore even prior to the unfortunate yacht trip despite strict instructions not to ingest alcohol. Senior advocate Siddharth Dave, advocating bail for Mahanta, told a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi that the accused was not even at the site of Garg’s drowning and yet had been named an accused. The bench sought Assam govt’s response by July 27.Mahanta’s petition said the charge of facilitating consumption of alcohol by Garg, despite being aware of his medical condition, had no leg to stand on as he had emailed strict instructions to the Singapore hotel on Sept 17 not to serve him alcohol.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingNBA Draft 2026US-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain “Taking breaks is also important”: CUET UG 2026 topper Devina Gahlot, daughter of BJP leader Kailash Gahlot, shares her success formula Sham Kaushal says grandson Vihaan looks like Vicky Kaushal: ‘He has changed my life’ This is the slowest train in India and that’s exactly why travellers love it | Mac Jones finally breaks the silence on San Francisco 49ers trade drama with a bold admission New Delhi: Noting that they are a flight risk, the Delhi HC has stayed a trial court order that allowed two Chinese nationals to visit their country.Both are facing prosecution in an alleged Rs 20,000 crore money laundering case linked with Vivo Mobile and were named by the ED in its chargesheet.The agency challenged the trial court’s June 17 order permitting the two accused to travel to China and sought an interim stay. Justice Tejas Karia, after hearing the submissions, also sought the stand of the two accused. HC will hear the matter next on July 2.HC noted that the accused are Chinese nationals facing allegations under Indian Penal Code and Prevention of Money Laundering Act. “Having regard to the nature of the allegations, the foreign nationality, and the absence of an extradition treaty or arrangement between India and the People’s Republic of China, the apprehension that he may not return to India cannot be said to be unfounded,” Justice Karia observed.Guangwen Kuang, an accused, had sought permission to travel abroad. TNNGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingDelhi Rape MurderUS-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for June 24, 2026 – check list Daryl Hall reveals he had a kidney transplant: Says it was a ‘complete success!’ 7 schools where India’s richest send their kids UN launches evacuation of 11,000 stranded sailors in Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran toll dispute Nuclear plant shut, Eiffel Tower closes, 40 drown: Europe’s heatwave crisis deepens New Delhi: Supreme Court Tuesday stayed a Delhi HC order releasing Rashid Khan, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the March 1993 blast in Kolkata that killed 69 and injured more than 100 people just four days after underworld-triggered serial bomb blasts in Mumbai killed 257 and injured over 700 as retaliation for the Babri Masjid demolition in Dec 1992.Arguing West Bengal govt’s appeal against the HC verdict, additional solicitor general S V Raju told a bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Sanjeev Sachdeva that the mastermind of a heinous terrorism-related crime that resulted in a huge loss of lives did not deserve to be released.The bench asked Rashid to file a response to the state’s appeal by July 28, the next date of hearing, and said, “In the meanwhile, the operation of the impugned order shall remain stayed.”Appearing for the convict, senior advocate M R Shamshad said a co-convict, who was also sentenced to life imprisonment, had been granted remission of sentence and released from prison in 2014.Shamshad said Rashid had served 33 years with periodic permission to go to meet his family which he had scrupulously adhered to and reported back in prison. “His conduct in prison has been excellent and now he is suffering from various ailments even though his mental faculties remain intact,” he added.On Shamshad’s argument about a co-convict being released from prison, the bench said there could not be two masterminds.Rashid and others were convicted under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2001. Explosives stored by Rashid, a satta don close to the then governing political party in West Bengal, had burst, gutting two buildings.Delhi HC’s Justice Neena Bansal Krishna in her June 5 judgment allowed the writ petition of Rashid, presently lodged at a correctional home in West Bengal, challenging WB Sentence Review Committee orders rejecting his plea for premature release.The HC had said, “A humane approach ought to be taken, because the most crucial and germane aspect amongst the various theories for punishment which are propounded, is the effect of reformation of the accused as part of retribution.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingNBA Draft 2026US-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain ‘Subah ka bhula…’: Axar Patel’s hilarious hindi proverb welcome for Rishabh Pant after DC return | Cricket News ‘Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi Go Public: Inside Their Growing Romance’ | Paris heatwave alert: Extreme heat forces early closure of Eiffel Tower, Louvre; what travellers need to know | ‘Without missiles, we’d be like Gaza’: Iran rejects missile curbs in any US deal PM Modi New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi Tuesday advised new IAS trainees to regularly assess whether policies are effectively translating into outcomes on ground while emphasising the need to keep citizens at centre of governance.Interacting with 183 officer trainees from the IAS-2024 batch, currently serving as assistant secretaries across various ministries and departments, PM said that every administrative file carries the hopes, worries and lives of countless citizens. “He urged the officers to always remember the human impact behind every administrative file. He said that every file represents the aspirations, concerns, and lives of countless citizens,” said an official release from PMO.He said developmental challenges cannot be tackled in isolation and that coordination across depts is vital for results. Modi said after two years of field exposure and administrative learning, these officers stand at a crucial stage where their decisions will shape not just their own careers, but the future of crores of citizens. “He emphasised that the real test of public service begins by handling real-life situations with integrity, sensitivity, and commitment,” PM said.Emphasising the importance of data-driven governance, the PM said data must not be viewed merely as numbers but as a reflection of the collective lives, challenges, and aspirations of millions of people. He highlighted the growing role of women in nation-building, noting that over 40% of the current batch comprises women officers.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksPortugal World Cup RecordTaylor SwiftZlatan IbrahimovicTelangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingNBA Draft 2026US-Iran WarMac JonesFIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain Updated: Jun 24, 2026, 08:04 IST Rishabh Pant’s three-word message to LSG after return to Delhi Capitals | Cricket News Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: International gold, silver prices continue to drop as dollar strengthens ICAI CA Intermediate May 2026 results to be out today: Check steps to download scorecards IAS officer held for siphoning Rs 60 crore from Haryana govt a/cs Cabinet reshuffle buzz as minister Kurian resignsCabinet reshuffle buzz as minister Kurian resignsCabinet reshuffle buzz as minister Kurian resigns12 NEW DELHI: George Kurian’s resignation as minister of state for minority affairs and PM Modi calling on the President re-ignited the buzz about the likelihood of a ministerial reshuffle before monsoon session of Parliament, slated for the second half of July. Kurian’s resignation, which had been on the cards since the lapse of his Rajya Sabha membership, has formally opened up a vacancy.At least one more slot is set to open up as Ravneet Singh Bittu , minister of state for railways, has also ceased to be a member of RS.More vacancies can follow if BJP chooses to implement the ‘one man-one post’ principle — something that would see chiefs of BJP’s Uttar Pradesh and Delhi units, Pankaj Chaudhary and Harsh Malhotra, resigning as MoS in ministries of finance and urban development.A reshuffle has been talked about also because of what is considered to be the need to infuse vigour into certain ministries which seem to be struggling to cope with the pace Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set and political considerations, including the increase in numbers of Shiv Sena (Shinde) after six MPs from the rival Uddhav Thackeray faction crossed over.BJP circles have also speculated whether West Bengal’s representation in the ministry will increase after the party’s surprise victory in the state in May.While Kurian’s resignation was expected, his appointment had caused surprise. Having looked after the office of BJP in Kerala, he was shocked when Modi plucked him to serve as a minister. The Prime Minister also managed to find a vacant seat, in what was seen as his gesture to a party faithful who had worked with no expectation of a reward.Kurian’s RS term had come to end on June 22.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksIPL tradeGold rate todayCUET UG Result 2026Telangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingGeorge KurianUS-Iran WarKunal ShahFIFA World Cup 2026Stock market crashCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain Chinese AI company CEO ‘corrects’ Elon Musk on China launching Anthropic Fable 5-kind AI model; says: You are wrong, it won’t … NEW DELHI: Delhi girl Devina Gahlot, 17, from DPS Vasant Kunj, with 100 percentile in three (economics, political science and psychology) of her five subjects and an aggregate of 1232.19, is this year’s CUET-UG topper. The second topper, Saksham Goel, with an aggregate of 1230.82, too is from Delhi, while Udit Chaturvedi (1207.21), ranked third, is from Himachal Pradesh. The results were announced by National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday. The undergraduate entrance test for 244 participating universities saw a significant increase in top scorers in 2026, with the number securing 100 percentile in at least one subject rising 20% to 3,417, more than twice the 8.6% growth in examinees. The examination recorded its largest-ever pool of applicants and candidates this year, though the percentage share of registered students who actually appeared fell. Registrations climbed 15.8%, from 13,54,699 to 15,68,867, while the number appearing increased from 10,71,735 to 11,64,098.The share of registered candidates who took the examination fell from 79.1% in 2025 to 74.2% this year, a decline of 4.9 percentage points. Nearly 4.05 lakh registered candidates stayed away in 2026, compared with 2.83 lakh last year.Devina, who also scored 99.99 and 99.91 in English and fine arts, respectively, notched a 99% aggregate in her Class XII results. “I want to study English (honours) and would prefer St Stephen’s or Hindu College. I have tried my hand at writing and have interest in journalism, but right now I would like to focus on my under-graduation and take one step at a time,” said Devina, daughter of former Delhi minister and current BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot.Preparation for her is all “about regular and consistent study plan and being thorough with her NCERT books.” She added that the “biggest peace of mind and contribution came from my parents, who never put pressure on me”.In a repeat of last year’s subject-wise best performance, one candidate secured 100 percentile in four of the five subjects chosen. The number achieving it in three subjects rose from 17 to 22, an increase of 29.4%, while those securing 100 percentile in two subjects increased from 150 to 180 and those securing it in one subject rose from 2,679 to 3,214.Overall, around 0.3% of candidates who appeared this year secured 100 percentile in at least one paper, compared with 0.2% in 2025. A larger group of top scorers could intensify competition for popular courses.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’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? Proposition Made; What Would Be Indians’ Stake?’Pakistan’s Desperate Attempt To Deflect’: India Snubs Khawaja Asif’s ‘War Over Indus’ RemarkAliganj Fire: Jyoti’s Brother Alleges Corruption, Seeks Murder Charges Against OfficialsMaharashtra RTI Rules 2026 Under Scrutiny: Anna Hazare Demands Changes; Signals Possible Strike’We Expect…’: India Reacts To Alleged Desecration Of Lord Ram Photo In BangladeshLucknow Fire: 15 Dead, No NOC, One Exit — India’s Decade-Long Fire Safety Failure ExplainedPune’s Ketan Agarwal’s Death Was No Accident: Police | Fiancée & Alleged Lover Arrested For MurderMinority Affairs MoS George Kurian Resigns; BJP Veteran’s Exit Sparks Kerala Political Buzz | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom Sanjeev Kapoor, Vikas Khanna to Harpal Singh Sokhi; Net worth of these celebrity chefsWhat lives inside your gut could shape your immunity, mood, and disease risk, and it could hold the blueprint to better healthFrom Rajgad to Lohagad: 5 must-visit forts in Maharashtra during the monsoon and what travellers should knowHow to train your brain to be happier: 10 simple habits that actually workEvery child needs these 4 social skills before age 10 to feel confident and includedWhat’s attracting tourists to Kodaikanal? 7 reasons this hill station continues to charm travellersSmiling depression: Doctor explains how some people use happiness as a mask10 classic Anglo-Saxon baby names that survived centuries of changeBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities netizens wish to see on the showLong-lived families reveal a rare genetic clue to healthy ageing; scientists say it may help explain why some people stay disease-free for years longer123Hot PicksIPL tradeGold rate todayCUET UG Result 2026Telangana school bandhCBSE 12th revaluationMaldivian wisdomSpanish proverbMalay proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingGeorge KurianUS-Iran WarKunal ShahFIFA World Cup 2026Stock market crashCUET UG Result 2026Ketan AgarwalGold rate todayDelhi weatherMumbai rain Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to stay at Princess Diana’s estate after the ‘guidance and clarity’ tribute – Report Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged on Tuesday that land-related accusations against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav were part of a BJP plot to discredit and replace 3 of its CMs, including in Rajasthan and UP, even as Congress attacked the MP CM.The allegation followed a report by ‘The Indian Express’ that Mohan Yadav’s family and real estate firms had acquired at least 137 plots spanning 168 acres in Ujjain for Rs 45 crore in 2years since Dec 2023. The plots were allegedly concentrated in areas that benefited from road projects and land-use changes announced by MP govt.“If those are the allegations against Mohan Yadav, UP CM has bought 300-600 acres of land,” Akhilesh alleged in Lucknow. Congress also trained its guns on Mohan Yadav, alleging ‘plunder’.Under BJP’s ‘double-engine’ government in Madhya Pradesh, ‘engine of plunder’ is running at full speed,” Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a Hindi post on X, sharing the news report.MP chief minister Mohan Yadav himself was at helm of this alleged “looting”, Ramesh alleged. He also pointed to speculation that the Union agriculture minister, who moved from MP to Centre, had orchestrated “planting of stories” against the chief minister — an apparent reference to Shivraj Singh Chouhan. “The infighting appears to be over seat of power and a share in spoils,” Ramesh said.Akhilesh Yadav rejected allegations against Mohan Yadav, saying land purchases by his family were not new because he had been in real estate before becoming chief minister. “Wasn’t BJP aware that he was into real estate business? You know why these allegations are being levelled at this stage? This is because BJP is looking for ways to replace 3 CMs,” Akhilesh said.He alleged BJP was working to remove Mohan Yadav and the CMs of Rajasthan and UP. But a change of guard would not alter BJP’s fortunes in UP, he said, predicting SP’s “bicycle” would race past rivals in 2027 assembly polls.“In upcoming elections, Samajwadi Party’s cycle will move at a speed that all other parties will clear its way on their own,” he said, drawing cheers from party workers.Congress general secretary KC Venugopal questioned why central investigative agencies had not acted against Mohan Yadav. “PM Modi, why have ED-CBI not knocked on doors of MP CM Mohan Yadav? Is a 253-acre mega land scam not grounds enough to chase him and punish him for his crimes?” Venugopal asked.He alleged BJP used investigative agencies to hound opposition politicians, settle political scores and pressure rivals into joining its alliance, but had gone silent when its own functionaries were accused of looting public wealth.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? 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Firefighters managed to surround the fire by 5:10 am, and an “under control” message was issued at 5:30 am.Officials said the fire started in an electric panel before spreading to temporary labour rooms in the area.No casualties or injuries have been reported so far, officials added.Further details on the extent of the damage are awaited.The incident comes days after a massive fire engulfed a cluster of slums behind Maulana Azad Medical College in Delhi’s Balmiki Basti area of Takia Kale Khan late on Monday night.According to the Delhi Fire Service, information about the fire was received at around 11.22 pm, following which firefighting teams were immediately dispatched to the site.Initially, seven to eight fire tenders were deployed. As the intensity of the blaze increased, additional units were pressed into service, taking the total number of fire tenders at the site to 24.Speaking to news agency ANI, Mukesh Verma, Divisional Officer (DO), Delhi Fire Service, said the fire has been completely brought under control.”At around 11.22 PM, our fire control room received information about a fire in some slums behind Maulana Azad Medical College. Seven to eight vehicles were immediately dispatched. However, as the intensity of the fire increased, the number of vehicles increased and currently, 24 vehicles are present at the scene. The fire has been completely brought under control,” Verma said.”Based on preliminary information, we have no information about any casualties,” he added.Verma said the affected area comprised both residential slums and storage facilities.”This area included some residential slums, some storage facilities, and we saw plywood storage. The presence of a large amount of wooden material and temporary structures caused the fire to spread quickly,” Verma said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? 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However, he ruled out any role for AI in the core function of judiciary – adjudication of disputes.”Administration of justice is, and must remain, fundamentally a human endeavour. AI may assist judges by organising information, facilitating translations, generating transcripts, and streamlining administrative processes,” CJI Kant said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Protectors Became Predators’: Dharmendra Pradhan Reacts To NEET Paper Leak Row, Student SuicidesTMC Expels Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy And Six Others As Mamata Cracks Down On Rebel CampUpto 80% Jump in Green Card Fee? 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