VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html NEW DELHI: Terming illegal immigration as the root cause of demographic changes in border districts, Union home minister Amit Shah Thursday reiterated Modi govt’s resolve to tackle and address such unnatural demographic shifts with a ruthless approach, while declaring that a robust mechanism will be put in place to make the country infiltration-free.Addressing the land border districts’ SPs conference here, a first-of-its-kind initiative, Shah said a ‘Demography Mission’ has already been tasked to study demographic changes, identify the abnormal factors behind them and recommend measures to prevent these changes in future. “A secure border, a prosperous border region and a vigilant society together are the three key elements that make the borders secure,” he stated.Shah underlined that Modi govt had successfully eliminated the three key security problems plaguing the country for almost four decades – terrorism in J&K, insurgency in the North-East, and Left-wing extremism – and was now focused on ending the narcotics problem, “which has inflicted serious damage on the country”, within next three years.The border SPs conference, attended by DGPs of border states, collectors or/and SPs of 119 border districts, director of Intelligence Bureau and heads of border guarding forces, discussed all issues regarding border security, including infiltration, proxy war, smart border solutions, illegal immigration and its impact on demography of border districts, drone and narcotics threat, and border development initiatives with community engagement in border villages.Shah said Thursday’s deliberations on issues relating to border security will be given an institutional shape and an integrated, foolproof and quadrangular border security policy drawn up, with Centre, states, district administrations and border communities as joint stakeholders. He added that a similar initiative will be undertaken for coastal border security.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? 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And while they had stayed connected to their roots, they had also been working day and night for the development of their adopted country, he added.”As sugar melts in milk and makes it sweeter, we Indians imbue the world with the colour of love,” he said.Modi drew cheers from the audience when he spoke about Operation Sindoor and, a day after the deal to sell Brahmos missiles to Indonesia, he said the world was witnessing the capability and credibility of India’s defence platform.”You must have seen the demo during Operation Sindoor. Blasts occurred at the shelters of terrorists but their echoes were heard across the world. You must have felt proud of the blows at the terror camps,” he said.Asserting that India was setting big goals, Modi said the country was driven by the spirit of “grow more, achieve more”. He added, “From chips to ships, new manufacturing ecosystems are being created in India.”The PM said a growing India benefited all of humanity as “happiness for all” drove its policies and actions. In this context, he spoke of India’s aid to Venezuela after the latter was hit by earthquakes. Modi added that similar assistance had been extended to countries like Turkiye, Syria and Myanmar. “When India helps, it does not look at the colour of the passport. That is why the world trusts India so much,” he said.The event was held amid celebration in BJP circles over Australia reversing its 2010 refusal to sell uranium to India. “What changed?” the party’s IT cell head, Amit Malviya, posted on X, a remark which seemed to be aimed at Congress.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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I’m just acting because I like it’ – EXCLUSIVE | NEW DELHI: ED has filed a chargesheet against former Punjab cabinet minister and AAP neta Sanjeev Arora, accusing him of being the kingpin of a fake iPhone export scam where consignments were falsely shown to have been sent to Dubai using bogus purchase bills and export documents to launder Rs 103 crore.Arora has been in judicial custody since his arrest by ED on May 9. His bail plea has been rejected by a Gurgaon court and an appeal is pending before Punjab and Haryana HC.The prosecution complaint, filed before a special court in Gurgaon on July 6, is learned to have details of how around Rs 100 crore was allegedly passed off as money received from Dubai for export of iPhones. It consisted of “export remittance” of Rs 87 crore and Rs 16 crore in IGST and duty drawback refund.The agency has alleged that “sham export transactions” were structured through fictitious procurement, related overseas buyers and circular fund movement. The total quantum of alleged iPhone sales has been estimated at over Rs 150 crore, of which over Rs 100 crore worth were exported to a Dubai-based company which is an investor in Arora’s realty firm, sources said.ED has attached assets linked to the AAP politician and his realty firm, Hampton Sky Realty Ltd, worth over Rs 55 crore. This includes bank accounts, fixed deposits, land, commercial premises and residential apartments in Ludhiana, Gurgaon and Chandigarh. An account in ICICI Bank that received over Rs 100 crore of export proceeds has Arora as its signatory, says the chargesheet.The agency has made Arora accused No. 1 in its chargesheet. The probe is based on an FIR registered against him and Hampton Sky Realty Ltd by Udyog Vihar police in Gurgaon on April 18. Searches have been conducted on premises linked to the former minister and associated entities.Also being probed are two Dubai-based firms, Fortbel Telecom FZCO and Dragon Global FZCO, which had allegedly received the iPhone consignments and made remittances to Arora’s firm in India.A senior official said ED’s investigation revealed that the purchase of iPhones was made by “non-existent, shell, dummy, or financially incapable supplier entities”. These shell entities allegedly generated bogus invoices without actual supply of goods. Many of them had common phone numbers and email IDs showing a “coordinated operation”.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? 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The Turkish tennis player whose Palestine-linked watermelon symbol sparked debate at Wimbledon | Indonesia’s new Scorpène submarine can stay at sea for 80 days: Here’s what makes it special | World News Once-a-week insulin shots arrive in India; but not for all: Doctors | India News Gemini Horoscope Today, July 10, 2026: Your speech has magnetism now E25 only being tested, no rollout decision yet: Puri | India News Blind professor catches massive AI cheating scandal at Brown University, says it should be a wake-up call after scores drop from 100 to 48 Representative image NEW DELHI: You may faithfully hit the gym every morning, go for a brisk walk or complete your daily yoga session. But if your job keeps you glued to a chair for eight to 10 hours, that workout alone may not be enough.A study published in PLOS Medicine has found that prolonged sitting is associated with a higher risk of developing and dying from cancer, even among people who meet recommended physical activity levels.Tracking more than 91,000 adults for over 12 years, researchers found that every additional hour of sitting continuously for more than 30 minutes was associated with about a 10% higher risk of dying from cancer. Replacing sitting with physical activity was linked to a lower risk.”Regular exercise remains essential, but it should be combined with frequent movement throughout the day. Long, uninterrupted sitting appears to independently increase cancer risk and mortality,” said Dr Abhishek Shankar, assistant professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, AIIMS Delhi.He said prolonged sitting reduces muscle activity, impairs metabolism and promotes insulin resistance, inflammation, weight gain and hormonal changes, potentially increasing risks of colorectal, breast and endometrial cancers.Researchers cautioned that the observational study does not prove causation but said wearable device-based tracking strengthens the evidence.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 MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? 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If such person, other than a child, fails to report, such person is liable to punishment under Section 21,” the bench said.”Thus, in our view, if we construe the expression ‘knowledge’ as something which a person knows on the basis of his own senses, and exclude knowledge based on receipt of credible information, the purpose of the Pocso Act would stand defeated. We say so because the purpose of the Act is not only to punish the offender but also to protect a child from sexual offences. Besides, it is a matter of common understanding that sexual offences are rarely committed in public gaze. These offences usually occur in the confines of secrecy,” the court said.”For the purposes of the Act, when a child victim reports to a person that he or she has been subjected to an offence, or is likely to be subjected to an offence, punishable under the Act, it can safely be concluded that the person to whom such information is provided by the child victim has knowledge that such an offence has been committed or is likely to be committed,” the bench added.In the case before it, the child victim had disclosed information about the incident directly to four persons: her elder sister, a friend and the head girl (YS) of the institution, all of them minors, and the headmistress of the school. The headmistress examined her private parts but rejected her complaint. A few months later, the victim’s parents came to know about the incident, following which an FIR was lodged.As three of the four persons who had knowledge of the incident were minors and could not be prosecuted under the law, the court allowed prosecution only of the headmistress for failing to report the case to the police.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? The fascinating woman behind Christian Dior’s most iconic perfume8 nicknames for white dogs that perfectly match their personality and charm7 Plants with leaves and flowers that naturally stain and dyeFrom a Rs 2.5 crore watch to Shikhar Pahariya’s name in her mehendi: Inside Janhvi Kapoor’s most talked-about moments at Anshula Kapoor’s weddingFeeling better isn’t a reason to stop antibiotics: Doctor warns the habit is fueling the rise of deadly superbugsShould you apply coconut oil before or after washing your hair? 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Know how to get your refund Quote of the day by Diogenes: ‘I threw away my cup when I saw a child drinking water from his hands’ Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese Amid the fresh flare-up in West Asia, PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Anthony Albanese expressed concern over renewed escalation of tensions and called upon all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate, and ensure protection of civilians along with uninterrupted flow of energy. Both leaders also reinforced their commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific as Albanese raised with Modi concerns related to China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test (SLBM) this week. The 3rd India-Australia summit saw a declaration of intent by the 2 sides to work together for energy security, open markets and rules-based trade in the face of geopolitical tensions. According to the summit joint statement, the leaders reiterated the importance of dialogue and diplomacy, and adherence to international law to achieve a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict. In a separate joint statement on energy security, they shared deep concern over prolonged impact of disruptions on energy, resources and other important commodities’ supply chains and prices. In the Indo-Pacific, the leaders reiterated their commitment to an open and rules-based order. The joint did not mention the East or South China Sea but underlined the importance of adhering to international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), freedom of navigation and overflight. The leaders strongly opposed any “destabilising or unilateral action to change the status quo and undermine regional peace and stability”. India and Australia also underlined the importance of the Quad as a partnership for practical and concrete outcomes in the Indo-Pacific. However, unlike in the joint statement issued by India and Japan earlier this month after a summit meeting, there was no explicit call for an early convening of the Quad leaders’ summit. The summit, which India planned to host last year, still remains in limbo because of uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s travel plans. While the leaders steered clear of any rhetoric targeting China in their public remarks, Albanese discussed with Modi the SLBM test by Beijing earlier this week. The Australian PM had earlier described the test as a provocative act that could destabilise the Pacific Islands region. Admitting that Australia expressed concern over the issue in the meeting, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that Modi in his response underlined the significance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. “Australia and India have shared interests and shared objectives in this regard and that we would continue to not only exchange our perspectives on this but also intensify our cooperation in various areas to ensure that the peace and security and stability in the Indo-Pacific area is continued to be maintained,” said the foreign secretary, outlining Modi’s response. In his media statement after the meeting, Modi said that the Indo-Pacific is not merely a confluence of two oceans but also symbolizes the shared aspirations of like-minded democracies such as India and Australia. He said that the new Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap will lend new momentum to joint efforts in the Indo-Pacific. “We will also move forward together in shipbuilding, ship repair, and maintenance,” he said.The leaders also discussed the war in Ukraine, expressing concern over “tragic humanitarian consequences” and calling for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? 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But when her daughter Jennifer wanted a luxury purse, she chose to say no PM Modi meets Australian PM Albanese in Melbourne; trade, defence, critical tech on agenda Defence and security, critical technology, supply chain resilience and energy security cooperation – including finalisation of administrative arrangements for long-term supply of uranium to India – topped the agenda of the 3rd India-Australia annual summit in Melbourne. PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Anthony Albanese also agreed to fast track ongoing talks for a balanced and ambitious comprehensive economic cooperation agreement and a bilateral investment treaty. Invoking a cricketing analogy, Modi said India-Australia bilateral agenda was as focused as a one-day match, decisions fast like T20 and partnership long and deep like a test match. Among the 18 outcomes that were announced, there was a joint declaration on defence and security cooperation for interoperability of forces and defense industrial collaboration, and a maritime security collaboration roadmap. India and Australia also launched a Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains (PACTS) to support national and regional security, promote collaboration to make critical supply chains more resilient, and strengthen collaboration in critical technologies, cyber security, and digital resilience. In his media statement, Modi said PACTS will facilitate critical minerals cooperation vital for strategic security and clean energy transition and that both sides will work together on a critical mineral corridor. Among the major takeaways was also the long-pending operationalisation of the 2014 India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement for uranium supply to India. “Today, we signed a significant agreement in the field of nuclear energy. This will pave the way for the supply of uranium from Australia to India and give fresh momentum to our clean energy objectives,” said the PM, who described India and Australia at a business event earlier as natural and trusted partners in times of global uncertainties.While reiterating support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership bid, a joint statement said the agreement will enable long-term Australian uranium exports to India for exclusively peaceful purposes and under IAEA safeguards. India and Australia had concluded fuel supply arrangements as early as in 2015 but it was yet to be operationalised because of a lack of agreement on the issue of safeguards. Calling the agreement a shot in the arm for India’s clean energy goals, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said it was important to have reporting procedures and protocols that would satisfy both sides about the supply, handling and accounting of material. “As a result of very intense discussions over a period of almost 2 years, both sides were able to conclude these issues to their mutual satisfaction,” said Misri. Government officials had said last week they were expecting the discussion to conclude during the visit. Modi welcomed the opening of Australian university campuses in India saying it had added a new chapter to the knowledge partnership and that both sides will work to enhance the exchange of students, professionals, and tourists between the two countries. Amid concerns over the reported delay in processing of student visas, Albanese stressed in the meeting Indian students in Australia are welcomed and valued members of Australian classrooms, campuses and communities. “India and Australia are vibrant democracies, multicultural societies and 2 significant ocean powers. These shared characteristics and our common worldview inspire us to move forward continuously with deep mutual trust,” said Modi in his statement. Misri later said there was an assurance from Australia that there would be no reduction of opportunities for genuine Indian students. The leaders also called for urgent reform of the UNSC – with Australia reiterating its support for India’s candidacy for a permanent seat in the Council – and unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Condemning the “horrific attacks” perpetrated at Pahalgam and Bondi Beach, the leaders in the joint statement emphasised the importance of all countries combatting the threat of terrorism in a comprehensive and sustained manner, and called for action against globally proscribed terrorists and terror entities, including those listed by the United Nations Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee. Albanese also said after the meeting that Australia values India as a top-tier security partner and the defence declaration reflects a shared commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. “We will boost strategic coordination, increase the complexity of our defence exercises and further build interoperability between our defence forces. We undertake to consult on defence-related developments in the Indo-Pacific that affect our shared interests,” said the Australian PM.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? 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I think it is a made-up, new-age term’ Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese In a major boost to India-Australia space collaboration, Australian PM Anthony Albanese Thursday, during a joint statement with PM Narendra Modi, announced establishment of a temporary space tracking infrastructure in Australia to actively support India’s maiden human spaceflight programme ‘Gaganyaan’.“As we expand our cooperation in space and technology, we have agreed to commission a temporary space tracking terminal on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, which will support India’s landmark Gaganyaan Human Space Flight Programme,” Albanese said. The facility will ensure continuous communication with Isro’s crew module during its initial uncrewed test flights and subsequent crewed missions when it will orbit Earth.During the “Melbourne Meets Modi” event, Modi said, “You have also seen that India successfully landed Chandrayaan on Moon’s south pole. No other country has achieved this. But India was not satisfied with only this achievement. Because India believes – ‘Grow More, Achieve More’. That is why India is now preparing to send its Gaganyaan mission into space. India is also moving towards the goal of building its own space station,” he said.Modi described as “unparalleled” the outcomes from his talks with Albanese, especially in areas of renewable energy, climate action, nuclear energy, critical minerals, technology and education.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? 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