VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Updated: Aug 28, 2026, 04:29 IST HDFC looks to appeal 99.97% haircut on claims against Zee’s Chandra On F&O expiry day, sensex sees wild swings during Closing Auction Session Maharashtra tops car, CV sales in Q1; UP leads in 2&3-wheelers Scorpio Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Family gatherings and financial assistance create a harmonious environment; rekindling connections is encouraged E20, which contains 20% ethanol, was introduced nationwide last year. NEW DELHI: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd chairman and MD Sanjay Khanna said Thursday the company was looking into the feasibility of giving consumers the option of E10 petrol alongside existing E20, only to walk back the comment, which was at odds with the Centre’s position.“We are looking into various related aspects but nothing has been finalised yet,” said the chief of the oil marketing company that is the leading coordinator for the ethanol blending programme. However, a few hours later, amid growing scrutiny, he claimed that he had been misquoted.On X, BPCL posted that the CMD said “there is no proposal to replace the existing E20 blended petrol with E10, on Thursday after BPCL’s AGM”.“His response is being misquoted to suggest as if E10 is being considered as an option, which is not correct, it said.Govt has no plans to introduce E10 fuel, says ministry officialLarge-scale field experience from millions of vehicles operating on E20 fuel for more than last 3 years has not shown any evidence of engine damage or any other concerns. E20 contributes to reducing pollution, creating rural prosperity and saving foreign exchange,” BPCL said.“BPCL continues to support the national ethanol blending programme and remains committed to ensuring fuel quality,” the oil marketing company said.The petroleum ministry appeared surprised over BPCL CMD Sanjay Khanna’s remarks made at a news conference after the company’s AGM. A senior ministry official said that “there have absolutely been no discussions in govt on the matter”. “Govt has said before that there are no plans to introduce E10 fuel. There is no departure from that position,” the official said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesKhanna said details were being worked out on in what form or to what extent petrol with lower blending of ethanol could be brought in and the logistics associated with it. He, however, clarified that there was no plan to replace E20 with E10. “One of the options being explored is whether we can have E10 fuel for older vehicles, which is what is being pursued right now.”A senior executive of an oil company said govt in July sought details of storage and dispensing infrastructure and the feasibility of having another blend of petrol at filling stations from all companies, which were provided to it. “But there has been no formal communication from govt on this issue since then,” the official said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Govt plans to engage third-party auditor to inspect NHs, e-ways Party netaSudhanshu Trivedi said Rahul is full of frustration. NEW DELHI: BJP Thursday latched on to claims made by the website ‘jhooth ki goonj’, which has sought to expose Rahul Gandhi’s assertions in his ‘chhatron ki goonj’ events, to dub him a “flag-bearer of lies” and said truth will prevail over his propaganda.“Rahul’s every lie will be countered with facts. The ‘jhooth ki goonj’ website is exposing every lie of his. The louder propaganda echoes, the faster truth will emerge,” BJP spokesperson Anil Banluni said. Party neta Sudhanshu Trivedi said Rahul is full of frustration and envy vis-a-vis PM Modi, but every lie of his is being exposed.The website, whose creator’s identity is not clear, has said that Rahul has so far made 40 claims, mostly directed against govt, and all of them are either false or misleading.BJP members shared its link on their handles to promote the website amid Rahul’s efforts to connect with the youth to sharpen his pitch against govt. He is scheduled to continue with the programme across the country.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Libra Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: A great day for social interactions and productive work; balance excitement with practicality Hours after blocking, X restores account of organisation hosting Bhagwat in New York PM Modi’s bilateral with Russia President Putin will follow EAM Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow this week NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi will have a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the margins of the upcoming SCO summit in Bishkek, said govt while announcing Modi’s two-nation central Asia tour to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan that begins Saturday. The summit meeting of the Eurasian bloc will take place on Aug 31-Sept 1.In Bishkek, Modi will also come face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping before he hosts him for the Brics summit here on Sept 12-13. Modi’s other bilateral engagements are still being finalised.Modi’s bilateral with Putin, the first since the Russian President visited India in Dec 2025 for the annual summit, will follow external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow this week for a meeting of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation during which he also called on Putin.While discussing trade and investment, energy and nuclear cooperation, Putin assured Jaishankar of continued supply of fertilisers, saying Russia is doing everything to help Indian farmers. Jaishankar told him Modi is looking forward to hosting him for the Brics summit in Sept.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThis year’s summit marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO, of which India has been a full member since 2017 along with Pakistan. With Islamabad watching, India is again likely to remind the grouping that the original SCO mandate was to fight terrorism, extremism and separatism.“The Prime Minister will address the summit where he will highlight India’s priorities of security, connectivity and opportunity at the forum. He will also hold bilateral meets with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit,” said MEA, adding that Modi will also attend the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of central Asia, in Kyrgyzstan.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Virgo Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Joyful mood shapes the day; Social events could spark new connections for singles Join sports, playgrounds more important than PlayStation: PM to youth Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year. NEW DELHI: India’s export of petroleum products recorded a year-on-year surge of over 8% in July, as margins improved amid a global supply shortage following Russia’s ban on diesel exports and ample supplies of crude to India during the US-Iran ceasefire.Govt data showed India exported 2.4 million tonnes (MT) of diesel in July this year, up from 2.2 MT in the corresponding month last year, while total petroleum product exports rose from 5 MT to 5.5 MT. Diesel is currently commanding nearly 70% premium over crude, making exports lucrative for refiners despite the windfall gains tax govt brought in to ensure adequate domestic stocks.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhile the Indian basket of crude averages $90 per barrel this month, diesel averages $150 per barrel. Windfall tax imposed by govt, however, has ensured refiners meet domestic demand before exporting the surplus.India is the second-largest crude importer, but it has stepped up fuel exports, consolidating its position as a major supplier of refined petroleum products to neighbouring countries as well as South Asian, African and European nations.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Aug 28, 2026, 02:49 IST All trial courts shall consider framing of charges within 60 to 90 days, the SC bench said. NEW DELHI: Expressing concern that many engaging in the practice of dowry are not getting punished, Supreme Court has passed a series of directions to streamline and expedite trial in such cases.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih said there was a need for time-bound completion of trial in dowry cases and directed the high courts to periodically review pending criminal appeals.“Many who openly seek and give dowry go scot-free. It has been noted time and again, in various judicial pronouncements, that Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, suffers from various difficulties in its implementation. This Court further acknowledged that when it comes to the giving and taking of dowry in particular, this practice unfortunately has deep roots in society; hence, it being not a matter of swift change, a concentrated effort is needed on the part of all the involved parties, be it Legislature, Judiciary, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations, etc,” the apex court said.It said that all trial courts shall endeavour, as far as is practicable and subject to compliance with statutory safeguards under CrPC/BNSS, to secure prompt appearance of the accused after the filing of a chargesheet, and thereafter, consider the framing of charges within 60 to 90 days.“Trial Courts/High Courts shall discourage unnecessary adjournments and ensure that adjournments are granted only after recording reasons in writing. Where counsel for the accused repeatedly remains absent without sufficient cause, appropriate Legal Aid Counsel or Amicus Curiae may be appointed to ensure that proceedings are not unnecessarily delayed. Additionally, where the Investigating Officer has been transferred or has retired, a substitute or holding officer shall be nominated sufficiently in advance to avoid adjournments,” it said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe bench also directed states/Union territories and high courts to conduct periodic training and sensitisation programmes for judicial officers, police officials, prosecutors, protection officers, counsellors through judicial academies, police training institutions and other appropriate bodies.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Manisha Koirala supports Gen Z’s fight against corruption, urges youth to have ‘a vision’: ‘Just because you’re young doesn’t mean you’ll be a good leader’ Leo Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Love blossoms under supportive stars; healing moments can mend relationship gaps From Sept 4, businesses will also get access to a self-serve ChatGPT ads manager (File photo) NEW DELHI: OpenAI has started showing ads on ChatGPT in India. The company has rolled out advertising for logged-in adult users on its Free and Go plans, while paid subscriptions including Plus and Pro remain ad-free. Over 50 brands are expected to begin advertising on the platform this week, with WPP and Omnicom among the initial agency partners.From Sept 4, businesses will also get access to a self-serve ChatGPT ads manager, with daily campaign budgets starting at Rs 725, potentially opening the platform to smaller advertisers alongside large brands.An OpenAI spokesperson told TOI that the company expects early advertiser interest across travel, financial services, retail, and health and beauty. “India’s particular opportunity lies in its combination of large enterprises, a sophisticated agency ecosystem, and a long tail of small and medium-sized businesses that can access the platform through self-serve tools,” he said.OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT advertising differently from conventional search ads, arguing that relevance will come from the immediate intent expressed during a conversation rather than keyword bidding or long term advertising profiles.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAccording to the company, when a user’s request shows commercial intent, a separate advertising system can determine whether an eligible and relevant ad should appear. The ad will be displayed independently below the organic ChatGPT response and clearly labelled. OpenAI said advertisers will not receive users’ conversation text or profile details. Instead, they will get conventional campaign metrics such as impressions, clicks, click-through rates, conversions and return on investment.OpenAI also plans to support action-based buying models, conversion tools and integration with independent measurement partners.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAabhas SharmaAabhaasEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash An Oklahoma woman opened a $1,373 electric bill, including a $598 deposit after late payments; she says it topped her monthly rent and sparked a petition over soaring power costs NDRF has deployed 20 teams — 11 in UP and nine in Bihar. NEW DELHI: National Disaster Response Force Thursday said there is no adverse impact of Nepal’s glacial lake outburst floods on Indian side even as Centre and states are monitoring the situation in bordering districts of UP and Bihar to mitigate any risk from excessive river waters flowing into India.NDRF has deployed 20 teams — 11 in UP and nine in Bihar — for evacuation, relief and rescue operations in case these areas experience floods and waterlogging. These include an NDRF team deployed in Kushinagar district, near Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn a media briefing, NDRF IG Narendra Bundela said floods have caused massive destruction in Nepal with hundreds of people, including Indian tourists, reported missing.Govt is monitoring the excessive flow of water in the first barrage along India-Nepal border in Bihar’s Valmiki Nagar (West Champaran district) on Gandak river, and the situation is under control. On humanitarian assistance offered to Nepal, Bundela said India despatched two planeloads of assistance and relief cargo, including medicines, to Kathmandu Wednesday and Thursday. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Cancer Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Moon sparks caution today: Avoid distractions while driving and in relationships Throat slit, dying woman writes ‘husband is my killer’ in chilling death note In 2021, Pennsylvania removed a failing 128-year-old dam; beneath the drained reservoir, Sterry Creek’s original channel was still intact after more than a century underwater Though Kiren Rijiju made no comment about an immediate session. NEW DELHI: Keeping the opposition on edge by dropping indications about the possibility of Parliament being reconvened, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made a commitment to women for speedy implementation of the women’s reservation law and govt is working in that direction.Citing Rijiju’s comments to India Today, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday shot off a letter to the PM, demanding an all-party meeting to discuss govt’s proposal for delimitation before calling a special session of Parliament, as “indicated” by the union minister.Though Rijiju made no categorical comment about an immediate session to take up the constitutional amendment bill to implement the law from 2029 with a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats, he said Parliament has been reconvened in the past after a session was not prorogued.The monsoon session, which ended on Aug 13, has not been prorogued yet. “Already, the PM has made a clear-cut commitment to women of the nation that women’s reservation and the commitment given by Parliament to women will be implemented. Based on that, we are working,” Rijiju said.The Congress president said Rijiju’s comment ties in with the delay in the prorogation of the monsoon session of Parliament.“This is an issue that has enormous significance for the country. Please do not again try and bulldoze things as you attempted on April 16-17, 2026,” Kharge wrote to Modi. The April 16-17 reference is to the discussion and voting on the bill in Lok Sabha in which the Opposition voted down govt’s proposed legislation.Kharge told the PM that his party is clear that the current strength of the Lok Sabha (543 MPs) and the respective share of the states in it should be frozen for 25 years. Congress also wants that women’s reservation should be implemented from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections as per Parliament’s existing strength.The Congress president reminded the Prime Minister that he had also written to him on July 16 seeking an all-party meeting to discuss govt’s proposals for delimitation and that the parties be given enough time to study them before they are introduced in Parliament.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha told Modi that before calling the special session, he should call an all-party meeting and give political parties and state govts adequate time to study the proposals.In his Independence Day address to the nation, Modi had said, “I pray to and urge all political parties to come forward and acknowledge the power of women. Let’s step forward to uphold their dignity and ensure that our mothers and sisters get 33% representation in assemblies and Lok Sabha as soon as possible.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Rakhi Shubh Muhurat: Happy Raksha Bandhan 2026: Bhadra kaal, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and rules to tie Rakhi on brother’s hand Death penalty sought for man who killed Indian-origin grocery store owner Suresh Patel in Tennessee; shot Bangladeshi immigrant Shahed Rana Mohsin at a gas station The cascading mass of water and rock swept down nearly 200km in a matter of hours, wiping out entire settlements. NEW DELHI: Death toll in the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flood rose to 389 by late Thursday, Nepal police said, as rescuers continued searching for hundreds swept away or cut off along the Bhote Koshi-Trishuli corridor. Three casualties are on the Tibet side, China confirmed, bringing the total number of victims to 392.Latest available National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority tally put 910 people missing or “out of contact” in Nepal, which includes MEA’s assessment of 288 Indian citizens remaining “uncontactable” as of late Thursday evening. Nepal has not released a nationality-wise breakup of those dead, leaving the number of Indian fatalities, if any, unconfirmed.Across the border in Tibet, Chinese authorities reported 558 people missing as of Thursday morning. Beijing too has not released a country-wise breakup, making it unclear how many Indians or citizens of other countries figured in the missing list. Another 200-odd Indians are stranded in Tibet.India’s 288 “uncontactable citizens” in Nepal included 73 working at Trishuli-1 hydropower project, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.With no roads, search teams face severe access issuesAmong the others were tourists and pilgrims travelling in groups to or from Mount Kailash in Tibet, many from Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala.By 1pm Thursday, 21 tourists from Tamil Nadu had been rescued and were being brought to Kathmandu. The 200 Indians stranded on the Tibetan side have separately sought assistance from Indian authorities.Nepal Tourism Board’s list was narrower: it recorded 178 Indians missing or out of contact. The difference arose because India’s 288 figure also covered hydropower workers and other groups outside Nepal’s tourism-based count. Indians formed the largest nationality group on Nepal’s tourist list. Nepal PM Balendra Shah said 573 people were rescued through 69 air sorties Thursday, with additional military and private helicopters kept on standby.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesTemporary camps were providing food, water and basic supplies, while injured people were receiving free treatment.“Our top priority right now is the life of every citizen, search and rescue of the missing, treatment of the injured, and immediate relief to affected families,” Shah said. As families searched for missing relatives, Nepal Police circulated a QR code linking to its online database of unidentified and unclaimed bodies. The site crashed soon after and remained unavailable at 10pm local time. Search teams have faced severe access problems after the flood destroyed roads and bridges, knocked out power and communications and isolated settlements in the upper valley.Families gathered at hospitals and Army centres in Kathmandu and Nuwakot, checking lists of survivors, injured people and unidentified bodies as information from remote areas remained patchy.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFrom battling alcohol addiction and depression to drastic weight loss transformation; Ram Kapoor says, ‘Was 140 Kilos During Niyat, Couldn’t Walk 20 Steps…’Madras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mint123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Gemini Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Jupiter brings luck today; financial gains expected but avoid careless spending Former Eagles star Miles Sanders’ NFL future hangs in the balance after troubling Pennsylvania highway incident In 2020, Albany brought 1,500 feet of Patroon Creek back above ground after decades in a pipe; three of the next five years saw peak flows exceed the old pipe’s capacity Indians top nationalities working, settling in, visiting and getting citizenship in UK, but also top number of ‘voluntary returns’ An Ohio couple spent 30 years scouring the country for pieces of an amusement park that closed in 1984; after donating the collection, an $11.5 million museum is being built to give it a permanent home Taurus Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Expect a nurturing uplift in your romantic life Rakhi Wishes & Quotes: Happy Raksha Bandhan 2026: Images, wishes, messages, quotes, pictures and greeting cards Indian-origin grandmother with Green Card allowed to leave ICE detention but her immigration case continues. DHS calls her flight risk Aries Horoscope Today, August 28, 2026: Exercise patience to navigate slight frustrations; home plans may change unexpectedly Nearly one million Indians stuck in US green card backlog; EB-2 wait could stretch to 179 years Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for August 28, 2026 Kishtwar forced abortion death: Three more held; total arrests now 5 Congress rejects NC’s offer to join J&K cabinet, citing principled stand to stay out until statehood is restored. SRINAGAR: Congress Thursday turned down a proposal by National Conference (NC) to join the Omar Abdullah govt in J&K, saying the party would not deviate from its stand to stay away from the ministry until statehood was restored.“There is no doubt that NC is interested in seeing Congress join the cabinet. But Congress has taken a principled stand that until statehood is restored, it will not join the J&K govt. We have taken the usurpation of constitutional rights seriously. That’s why we have always maintained that Congress is an ally of the NC govt, but a cabinet berth is not acceptable to us until the constitutional right of J&K is restored,” J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra said, adding, “With the Congress leadership at the highest level backing this position, we will not compromise on our principled stand.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Karra said Congress would continue to support and stand by the NC govt whenever it “feels threatened by BJP”, but that did not mean the party would not raise issues concerning the people, such as inflation and power tariff hike.The response came after deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary said earlier in the day that NC was hopeful Congress would join the Omar govt and make it stronger. NC had earlier invited Congress to join the govt ahead of cabinet expansion, Nasir Aslam Wani, adviser to the CM, said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesMadras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mintCan infections such as mumps affect male fertility years later?123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash India, US officials discuss nuclear energy cooperation in Washington A London apartment burned down in 2024 and left more than 80 people homeless; two years later, one owner says she is still paying the mortgage on a home that no longer exists Donald Trump changes Lake Ontario’s name to ‘Lake America’ amid tensions with Canada US man arrested with gun near Trump’s LA golf course sent for mental health evaluation Centre picks 160 district hospitals for 50% boost in emergency, trauma care capacity by 2027 NEW DELHI: The Centre has identified 160 district hospitals for the first phase of a programme to increase emergency and trauma care capacity by 50%, with the facilities targeted for strengthening by March 2027, as the government moves to implement key health-sector announcements made in the Union Budget 2026-27.Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed the progress of the projects on Thursday and directed officials to ensure time-bound implementation, regular monitoring and coordination between ministries, states and institutions.A total of 613 district hospitals have been categorised for phased implementation after a gap analysis against Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS). Of these, 160 hospitals have been placed in Phase I, 203 in Phase II and the remaining 250 in Phase III.Three committees have been constituted to work on infrastructure, drugs, diagnostics and quality; human resources, academic expansion and skilling; and digital systems and pre-hospital care.The review also covered the government’s plan to train 1.5 lakh multi skilled caregivers over the coming year through National Skills Qualifications Framework-aligned programmes. Training has already begun, covering areas such as wellness, yoga and operation of medical and assistive devices. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to scale up the programme.The government plans to add 1 lakh allied health professionals over five years across 10 disciplines. Consultations have been held with states, hospitals, industry and regulators, while funding options, including a PPP model, are being examined.Under Biopharma SHAKTI, the Centre aims to develop a network of more than 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites through a proposed ₹500-crore hub-and-spoke model, supported by stronger digital systems and a central trial facilitation agency.The Centre is also pursuing five Regional Medical Hubs to promote medical value tourism, with five priority disease areas identified for developing evidence-based integrative treatment protocols.For drug regulation, the CDSCO is being strengthened with a dedicated scientific review cadre and specialist workforce. An expert committee finalising the staffing structure has submitted its report.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMental healthcare was also reviewed, with NIMHANS-II planned as a 1,000-bed institute and CIP, Ranchi and LGBRIMH, Tezpur being upgraded as regional apex institutions. NIMHANS, Bengaluru will mentor both.Nadda stressed that preparatory work should translate into time-bound, measurable outcomes. The initiatives span emergency care, allied health, caregiving, drug regulation, clinical research and mental healthcare, with 160 district hospitals and 1.5 lakh caregivers the most immediate deliverables.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 MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesMadras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mintCan infections such as mumps affect male fertility years later?123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Cedric Tillman: His rise gave fans hope, his struggles raised doubts, and his brutal end broke both ‘I stopped all my internet accounts’: 70-year-old Australian man falls in love with six-fingered deepfake, transfers $180,000 T V Somanathan has directed all central ministries, state govts and UT administrations to prepare time-bound implementation plans NEW DELHI: In the Centre’s first formal push to enforce compliance with Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act across the govt, Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan has directed all central ministries, state govts and UT administrations to prepare time-bound implementation plans and appoint senior nodal officers to oversee compliance with the law.In a letter addressed to all secretaries at Centre and chief secretaries of states, Somanathan has asked them to accord high priority to the implementation of DPDP Act, stressing that the legislation is critical for protecting personal data and strengthening public trust in digital governance while enabling its lawful use.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSomanathan has outlined steps, including identification of personal data processing activities and preparation of data inventories, review of consent and grievance-redressal mechanisms, establishment of governance structures, the strengthening of technical and organisational safeguards, review of contracts with third-party data processors, capacity building of officials and adoption of privacy-by-design principles in govt digital services.The communication noted that govt entities functioning as “data fiduciaries” under the Act are required to put in place measures for compliance. Ministries, departments and state govts have been asked to undertake a systematic review of their digital systems, data-processing practices and governance mechanisms.Somanathan said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the nodal ministry for the Act, has initiated guidance material supply, awareness campaigns, capacity-building programmes and stakeholder consultations to support its implementation.He has sought status reports on the law’s implementation so that common challenges can be addressed in a coordinated manner.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesMadras checks to kimono sleeves: Fashion trends the world rediscovered from AsiaFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mintCan infections such as mumps affect male fertility years later?123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Aug 27, 2026, 23:08 IST