VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html SC said that cruelty does not distinguish between married and unmarried women NEW DELHI: Saying that “live-in relationships” are a reality particularly in urban areas and the law must adapt itself to serve those who choose this form of relationship and protect them from harassing partners, the Supreme Court Monday brought them under the ambit of Section 498A of the IPC or Section 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) where a husband or in-law shall be punished with imprisonment for a term up to three years for subjecting a woman to cruelty.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh rejected the plea that 498A is confined only to a husband married to a woman in the traditional sense. “Since the provision was aimed at solving a societal issue, it is this larger objective of securing equality for women, stepping away from the superiority of males that is an inheritance from bygone days, that has to inform the understanding in interpretation and implementation of the Section,” SC said.It, however, clarified that only those “live-in relationships” which are in the nature of marriage will come within the ambit of Section 498A of IPC or Sec 85 of BNS. “Cruelty does not check at the door whether the house it’s entering is that of a married woman or not. Once it enters, its propensity to destroy is aggravated,” it said.SC, however, took note of the growing instances of alleged misuse of Section 498A. Describing as worrisome the trend of the section being misused and employed as a means of settling scores and ventilating grievances, SC said its verdict would be applicable to only those ‘relationships in the nature of marriage’ and the initial burden of proof would be on the female live-in partner seeking protection of the law.”When the objective of the Section 498A was to provide coverage to those cases where harassment by husband or in-laws through wilful conduct causing mental or physical injury or driving the woman to suicide, then to say that such harassment can only be caused when they are married and not before that, in our considered view, would be a case of over simplification. Whether or not the woman in question is married or not, in the present day, does not have a proximate link to the objective of the section, which is to prevent cruelty in such a household setting,” Justice Karol, who penned the verdict, said.The court said the law must respond to changing times, and bringing live-in relations within the ambit of Section 498A is needed. “Marriage was considered to be sacrosanct, which undoubtedly is a changing phenomenon. Living together, prior to marriage, is not unheard of or unacceptable anymore. In the same way, that same-sex relations, once criminalised and deemed to be a mental illness, have now been decriminalised and recognised as naturally occurring.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines This is the evolution of societal standards,” SC said.”Not a single person goes into a relationship knowing or anticipating that cruelty may be meted out to them. When a couple sets out on their journey, it is always, one presumes, with the best of intentions and to bring joyfulness of all forms. With the passage of time, however, some relationships may go down this troublesome path. The law must provide for the same. This distinction between “married” and “live-in relationship in the nature of marriage”, in as much as it relates to the protection envisaged by Section 498A, has no rational nexus with the object of preventing domestic violence and is as such offensive to Article 14 of the Constitution,” the bench said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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In Uttarakhand, we took action against a hundred members of the ‘cheating mafia,’ jailed them, and enacted a law specifically to curb cheating. Furthermore, recruitment drives were conducted and fully completed in strict accordance with the scheduled calendar,” Dhami said.The Chief Minister contrasted this with states such as Jharkhand and Punjab and also referred to the previous Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that recruitment processes between 2012 and 2017 were marred by irregularities.”In contrast, consider states like Jharkhand, Punjab, or others. Previously, between 2012 and 2017, Uttar Pradesh witnessed massive irregularities in recruitment and widespread cheating,” he said.Targeting opposition parties, Dhami alleged that the Congress, Samajwadi Party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and their alliance partners were responsible for such irregularities.”Be it the Congress Party, the Samajwadi Party, the AAP, or any of their alliance partners–they are the ones who committed all these wrongs, and the youth of the country understands this,” he said.Referring to the Prime Minister’s approach towards young people allegedly involved in such incidents, Dhami said the focus was on taking action against the masterminds rather than punishing those who may have been influenced.”The PM chose not to subject these young people, who may have been misled or misguided for whatever reason, to legal hassles or punishment; instead, he forgave them,” Dhami said.Launching a sharp attack on Opposition leaders following the registration of an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Independent MP Pappu Yadav, and Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad over an alleged insult to Sanatan Dharma, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday stated that defaming saints represents the “lowest form of conduct imaginable.”Addressing reporters in Dehradun, CM Dhami condemned the actions of the leaders, alleging that Pappu Yadav and his associates have consistently worked to malign Sanatan Dharma.”To defame the saints is the lowest form of conduct imaginable. I had stated earlier as well that Pappu Yadav and the ‘Pappu gang’ have been working in tandem to continuously malign Sanatan Dharma,” CM Dhami said.Taking a dig at the Opposition leaders over their stance on religious events, the Chief Minister pointed out that despite being extended invitations to the historic Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony, none of them attended.”When the Ram Mandir was being built, they were invited to the event, yet none of them attended; and today, they are engaging in this manner to defame our community of saints. I believe this reveals their true mindset regarding Sanatan Dharma,” Dhami added.Highlighting his state administration’s public outreach programs, Chief Minister Dhami also elaborated on the progress of the state government’s ‘Jan-Jan ki Sarkar’ initiative. He emphasised that the drive is designed to bridge the gap between governance and citizens, especially those residing in remote regions.”The objective of the ‘Jan-Jan ki Sarkar’ initiative is to bring the entire government administrative machinery to the people to resolve their issues,” CM Dhami said. “This includes issuing certificates to those who lacked them and ensuring that people receive the benefits of various Central and State government schemes… Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIt provides facilities right at their doorstep for those living in the remotest areas.”Providing key operational metrics on the public outreach campaign, the Chief Minister shared that the initiative has witnessed massive public participation across Uttarakhand.”So far, over 6.5 lakh people have participated across both phases, and more than 60,000 individuals have received on-the-spot resolutions to their grievances,” he stated.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Modern DNA has finally revealed where the sacred reptiles came from | World News Polling for Bankipur assembly byelection was held on July 30 (Representative photo) NEW DELHI: While the spotlight is on Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who emerged victorious in his very first electoral outing by wresting BJP bastion Bankipur from the saffron party, “Nitish Kumar” and “Lalu Prasad Yadav” were not as fortunate.The namesakes of Bihar’s two political stalwarts and former chief ministers failed to make an impact. The duo, who contested as independents, secured fewer than 150 votes each and lost their deposits.While Lalu Prasad Yadav secured just 81 votes, accounting for a vote share of 0.06%, Nitish Kumar performed slightly better with 149 votes, translating into 0.11% of the total votes polled. Independent candidates Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav polled 149 and 81 votes respectivelyThey lost their security deposits as per Election Commission rules, which stipulate that candidates who fail to secure at least one-sixth of the total valid votes polled forfeit their deposits, which are then transferred to the treasury.A total of 25 candidates contested the seat, including eight independents.The defeat of the namesakes of Bihar’s two political heavyweights came at a time when both leaders are away from active electoral politics. Nitish Kumar resigned as chief minister in March after over two decades in office and was subsequently elected to the Rajya Sabha, while Lalu Prasad Yadav, who has been battling health issues, cannot contest elections and remains barred from holding public office following his conviction in the fodder scam cases.Prashant Kishor defeated Neeraj Kumar, a BJP youth wing leader who was hurriedly fielded by the ruling party after its candidate Abhishek “Bunty” withdrew from the contest at the eleventh hour, citing “family reasons”.The former election strategist polled 64,151 votes, defeating Neeraj Kumar by a margin of 19,324 votes. RJD’s Rekha Gupta, coincidentally a namesake of BJP leader and Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, finished a distant third with 14,273 votes.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe bypoll was necessitated after BJP chief Nitin Nabin resigned following his election to the Rajya Sabha. Nabin had won all four assembly elections from the Bankipur seat since it was created in 2008.The Bankipur assembly constituency, which has nearly 3.8 lakh voters, recorded a turnout of 34.30% in polling held on July 30, significantly lower than the 41.45% turnout recorded in the 2025 Assembly election. The votes were counted on Monday.(With PTI inputs)Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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The hidden reason most guests never notice123Hot PicksBypoll resultsPM ModiBankipur bypoll resultCET CAP Round 1 allotmentRBI FD rulePrashant KishorKarnataka cabinet expansionAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingNew Karnataka Cabinet ListJoe BradyBrittany MahomesGhaziabad Psychiatrist SuicideJeM Operative GirlfriendRuchika SharmaHamim Mondal ArrestWomen Wrestlers Sexual Harassment CaseBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Mahesh Bhatt says preconcieved notions about Sunny Leone worked against their film ‘Jism 2’: ‘They didn’t want to see an adult star wanting to becoming a wife’ “I’m happy to do everything I can to help..” How LeBron James turned childhood pain into a $41 million opportunity for young students with big dreams In 2022, France promised 1 billion trees within a decade; four years later, a court struck down the decree funding the programme Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses the AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations at DRDO Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday underlined the need to deepen integration between the military and civil components of the defence ministry to foster greater synergy within the defence ecosystem to tackle evolving security and technological challenges, while ensuring institutional memory, stability and the effective application of rules and regulations.Addressing the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day celebrations in Delhi on Aug 3, he emphasised that both uniformed and civil services share the same commitment of ‘Nation First’, and when the objective is singular, every element of the system transforms into national strength.Rajnath underlined that military and administrative integration cannot proceed along separate paths, adding that, as joint and integrated structures develop, there will be a need for continuity and expertise across all areas — policy, administration, human resource management, financial processes, logistics, and institutional knowledge. He highlighted the importance of further enhancing structured cross-exposure between civilian and military officers, suggesting joint training programmes and developmental assignments for both sides to learn from each other’s experiences.“Military officers bring operational experience, a command perspective, and an understanding of warfare, while civilian officers contribute through administrative continuity, policy experience, an understanding of government processes, and institutional memory. When these strengths combine, decision-making becomes more informed, balanced, and effective,” Rajnath said.Explaining with the example of ‘cyber warfare’, the minister stated that if officers of the AFHQ civilian services develop defence-specific common cyber tools leveraging their expertise, it could prove beneficial to the defence forces. He said a forum could be developed for the study of Indian military history, examining it from a civilian perspective, thereby fostering fresh ideas and new perspectives. He expressed confidence that, by leveraging expertise in such areas, AFHQ civilian services will be able to make more meaningful contributions to the defence sector.Rajnath called upon the AFHQ civilian services to evolve into the “strategic brain” of India’s defence management architecture by developing a comprehensive understanding of the defence sector, functioning effectively in a joint environment, and continuously enhancing its expertise to face the emerging challenges.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhile he acknowledged the AFHQ civilian services for moving ahead in sync with changing times, he asserted that, at a time when modern warfare is driven by technological dynamism, the cadre must move beyond its specific mandate of proper implementation of service rules, regulations & orders.“A military derives its strength not merely from weapons and ammunition, but also from the thousands of unseen hands that always stand in their support. AFHQ Civilian Services is one of these unseen yet decisive forces. It must focus on strengthening the security architecture through research, geo-strategic thinking & innovative ideas. Its active participation in core defence matters is essential as, being a permanent cadre of the Ministry of Defence, it possesses deep domain knowledge,” Rajnath said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of a packaged drinking water manufacturer in Tripura and prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of a dietary food supplement made by a Punjab-based company after inspections found serious food safety and regulatory violations.The licence of M/S Matri Drinking Water, Gomati, Tripura, was suspended with immediate effect following a complaint about foreign material in packaged drinking water. Inspectors found finished products stored outside the facility and on the floor alongside non-food materials, unhygienic processing and filling areas, rusted RO water storage tanks and chemical dosing containers, inadequate pest control and sanitation, and the absence of mandatory testing, maintenance and training records. A qualified technical supervisor was also not available during the inspection.In a separate action, FSSAI prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of Venolex Forte, marketed by M/S Noble Healthcare, Mohali, saying the dietary food supplement contained ingredients not permitted under the Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2022.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe regulator said the product contained pharmacologically active ingredients, including calcium dobesilate, diosmin and Euphorbia prostrata, which are not permitted in food supplements. It also found that the product contained 90 mg of vitamin C, which appeared to exceed the Recommended Dietary Allowance prescribed under the ICMR-NIN Guidelines, 2020.FSSAI also said the product’s labelling was misleading, creating the impression of specific regulatory approval, and that it was manufactured and marketed beyond the scope of the firm’s FSSAI licence. The prohibition order has been issued under Section 36(3)(b) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.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 MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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NEW DELHI: In the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Indian military personnel have a lion’s share in winning medals for the country. The Indian Army won 16 medals of India’s total medal haul of 39. Two Indian Navy personnel also won medals. If the medals won by Army and Navy personnel are combined, the services personnel bagged 18 medals out of the total 39, which is equivalent to 46% contribution of the services in winning medals.“A contingent of 20 Indian Army athletes won 16 medals for the Nation”, the Army said, adding out of 16 medals, eight are gold, seven silver and one bronze.Praising its personnel, the Indian Army, in a post X on Monday, said, “Har Kaam, Desh Ke Naam. General Dhiraj Seth, COAS and All Ranks of Indian Army extend heartiest congratulations to the Indian Army athletes for their outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026. ”Giving details of the disciplines were the Armymen won laurels, the ADG PI said, “Indian Army athletes exceptional performance is testimony of their zeal and commitment across judo, boxing, athletics, para athletics and weightlifting. Their achievements reaffirm the Indian Army’s steadfast commitment to nurturing world-class athletes and advancing the Nation’s sporting aspirations through Mission Olympics 2036.The Army gave details of its Army personnel winning medals: Gold medals won by Havildar Harsh in judo (60 kg), Naib Subedar Preeti in boxing (54 kg); Naib Subedar Jaismine in boxing (57 kg); Subedar Soman Rana in para shot put; Havildar Sakshi in boxing (51 kg); Havildar Arundhati in boxing (70 kg); Havildar Sachin in boxing (60 kg) and Havildar Ankush in boxing (80 kg). Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSilver medals have been won by Naib Subedar Sarvesh in high jump; Nb Sub Gulveer in 10,000 m; Hav Ajaya Babu in weightlifting; Lt Col (Honorary) Neeraj Chopra in javelin throw; Hav Jadumani in boxing; Lance Naik Shubham Juyal in para shot put and Sub Narender in boxing (+90 kg). Bronze medal has been won by Nb Sub Gulveer in the 5,000-m track.Two Navy personnel — Chief Petty Officer Communication (Telegraphist) Lovepreet Singh and Chief Petty Officer (PT) Chanambam Rishikanta Singh — won silver medals in weightlifting category. In a post on X, the Navy said, “Indian Navy’s Lovepreet Singh, CPO COM (TEL), powered to a SILVER medal in the +110 kg Weightlifting category at CWG2026! Total Lift of 388 kg (176 kg Snatch + 212 kg Clean & Jerk). Rewriting the history books with a 176 kg Snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games Record! Lovepreet ! You’ve made the nation proud.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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The hidden reason most guests never notice123Hot PicksBypoll resultsKevin OwensBankipur bypoll resultJosh AllenRBI FD rulePrashant KishorKarnataka cabinet expansionAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingNew Karnataka Cabinet ListJoe BradyBrittany MahomesGhaziabad Psychiatrist SuicideJeM Operative GirlfriendRuchika SharmaHamim Mondal ArrestWomen Wrestlers Sexual Harassment CaseBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh Explained: How Pakistan pacer’s British citizenship puts PSL 2027 contract in limbo ‘You created magic’: Rohit Sharma hails T Dilip as India replace fielding coach The world’s third-smallest country changed its name from Nauru to Naoero; its international code will shift from NRU to NRO ‘Atmosphere created by Gen Z protests’ may have helped Bankipur win, says Prashant Kishor NEW DELHI: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday said the nationwide Gen Z protests may have contributed to his victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, where he ended the BJP’s three-decade dominance. Fresh from his electoral debut victory, Kishor ruled out joining any political alliance and said his party would continue to chart an independent course in Bihar politics.Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by more than 19,000 votes in Bankipur, a constituency the BJP had held since 1995. The bypoll followed the resignation of BJP national president Nitin Nabin after his election to the Rajya Sabha.Speaking to reporters after the result, Kishor said the atmosphere created by the recent Gen Z protests may have influenced the outcome.”The atmosphere created by Gen Z protests” might have played a role in the result, Kishor said, adding, “But there is nothing to show that young electors had voted in large numbers in Bankipur. It is unfortunate, but that is the reality,” referring to the voter turnout of less than 35 per cent.Rejecting speculation about joining any political alliance, Kishor said, “We shall have no alliance. Our alliance shall be with the people of Bihar. You should see that the people of Bankipur have voted for us, giving up on established parties.”He said the victory was possible because he received support beyond Jan Suraaj’s core supporters.”I would like to thank my active supporters as well as those who backed me in the by-election, despite not being with Jan Suraaj. I received support from people in BJP, Congress and RJD, who were unhappy with the state of affairs in their party,” he said.Kishor also described the verdict as a rejection of the Bihar government, saying it was “essentially against” chief minister Samrat Choudhary.The former political strategist said, “The mandate is essentially against chief minister Samrat Choudhary, against whom I have nothing personal, but who is detested by educated people of Bihar because of criminal antecedents and lack of qualifications.”Calling the result a warning for the BJP leadership, Kishor said the verdict should serve as a wake-up call for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He argued that if Choudhary had been chosen because of caste considerations, he should be replaced with someone from the same community who had a “cleaner background”.The bypoll had become a prestige contest for the BJP after Nitin Nabin vacated the seat. In the 2025 Assembly election, Nabin had retained Bankipur by a margin of more than 50,000 votes.A senior BJP leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, acknowledged that Kishor had capitalised on growing discontent among sections of the party’s traditional support base.”Prashant Kishor struck all the right notes. He tapped into the growing dissatisfaction among the upper castes by raising issues like the death after suspected rape of a NEET aspirant and the police encounter of Bharat Tiwari,” the leader said.The BJP leader added, “The Gen Z protests highlighted our weakening support among the youth, especially the upper castes, who have been our core base. They had been unhappy over the controversial UGC regulations and, now, they have begun to feel that we are taking them for granted.”Leaders of INDIA bloc parties also linked the result to the recent student-led protests.CPI(ML) Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya said, “It is an emphatic victory against the BJP. In the backdrop of Jantar Mantar protests, it does indicate a welcome shift in public mood.”Congress spokesperson Suman Kumar Mallick said, “The people of Bankipur have given a clear message against the arrogance of power and an autocracy. If Parliamentary elections are held today, Modi government will definitely be voted out.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesRJD spokesperson Chitaranjan Gagan said, “More important than who won is the fact that the BJP lost. We are not dejected and will work with renewed vigour to ensure the overthrow of the NDA from Bihar as well as the Centre.”Veteran socialist leader Shivanand Tiwary also linked the verdict to the wider student movement.”What we saw recently, at Jantar Mantar, across Bihar and in other parts of the country, was far more spectacular than what took place in 1974. Students’ activists of today are showing a far superior acumen than what was on display in our times,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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The hidden reason most guests never notice123Hot PicksBypoll resultsPM ModiBankipur bypoll resultCET CAP Round 1 allotmentRBI FD rulePrashant KishorKarnataka cabinet expansionAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingNew Karnataka Cabinet ListJoe BradyBrittany MahomesGhaziabad Psychiatrist SuicideJeM Operative GirlfriendRuchika SharmaHamim Mondal ArrestWomen Wrestlers Sexual Harassment CaseBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh 5 everyday habits that quietly drain your energy without you even noticing | A tech CEO wanted to build a new country in an Asian Ghost city, but then an actual country came in the way Chennai entrepreneur shares how he started business with ₹90,000 after quitting ₹1 crore US job | World News Nitin Nabin says BJP will introspect after losing Bankipur bypoll to Prashant Kishor NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said the party would undertake a “thorough introspection” after losing the Bankipur Assembly bypoll in Bihar, where Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor defeated BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar to end the party’s three-decade dominance in the constituency.Kishor won the bypoll by 19,324 votes, polling 64,151 votes against Neeraj Kumar’s 44,827 votes. The victory marked Kishor’s first electoral win since launching the Jan Suraaj Party and came less than a year after the party failed to win a single seat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.Reacting to the bypoll results, Nabin accepted the verdict and said the BJP would analyse the reasons behind its defeats.In a post on X, Nabin said, “We accept the mandate received in today’s three assembly by-elections.We express our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Manjalpur assembly constituency in Gujarat for expressing their faith in the Bharatiya Janata Party. We extend our warm congratulations to all the dedicated workers and office-bearers of the BJP for this victory.In Bapni Pur and Datia, we did not receive the expected mandate. We will conduct a thorough introspection of the election results in both these areas with complete seriousness, and with renewed energy and determination, we will continue to go among the people and work tirelessly to further strengthen their trust.”Bankipur had been one of the BJP’s strongest urban bastions since 1995. The seat was represented first by BJP leader Navin Kishore Prasad Sinha and later by his son, Nitin Nabin, who held it for five consecutive terms before vacating it after his election to the Rajya Sabha, triggering the bypoll.In the 2025 Bihar Assembly election, Nabin had retained the seat by a margin of more than 50,000 votes, making Kishor’s victory one of the biggest political upsets in the state ahead of the Assembly elections.The bypoll also marked Prashant Kishor’s electoral debut. After years as a political strategist, he launched the Jan Suraaj Party with a campaign centred on education, employment and governance reforms. His victory gives the fledgling party its first electoral success.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesEarlier in the day, Kishor said the result carried a message beyond Bankipur.”It was an attempt by the people of Bihar to send a message to the BJP’s central leadership that they should appoint a good person as the Chief Minister of Bihar,” he told reporters.Following the result, the Jan Suraaj Party posted on X, “In democracy, the fortress belongs only to the people. Thank you, Bankipur–this is your victory.”Bihar chief minister Samrat Choudhary also congratulated Kishor on his victory.”In the grand festival of democracy, the people have chosen Jan Suraaj in the Bankipur Assembly by-election. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Shri Prashant Kishor ji on his victory, while respecting the people’s decision,” he said in a post on X.According to the Election Commission, the Bankipur bypoll recorded a voter turnout of 34.24 per cent.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Parl Panel Grills Meta Over PM Modi Video Takedown, Seeks Mark Zuckerberg’s ApologyBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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NEW DELHI: Emboldened by the success of the students’ protests here at Jantar Mantar, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)—the umbrella organisation of farmer groups involved in the anti-farm laws agitation five years ago—on Monday announced that it would restart protests at 100 locations, including Delhi, across India from November 26 – the day which will mark the sixth anniversary of the year-long farmers’ protest, which culminated in the repeal of the three farm laws in December 2021.The protests will demand a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP), repeal of all free trade agreements and no India-US FTA, and a comprehensive loan waiver to address rural indebtedness. The SKM’s demand list also includes four other demands such as scrapping of four labour codes; minimum wage of Rs. 31,000 payable to all workers as well as restoration of the previous rural job guarantee scheme; withdrawal of Electricity Privatisation Bill 2025, the Seed Bill 2025, and the NFSA Amendment Bill; and no forceful land acquisition. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“The protest will not be called off until all seven principal demands are achieved,” said P Krishnaprasad of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), a constituent of SKM. “The decisive mass struggle, coordinated with joint platforms and organisations of workers, farmers, agricultural workers, students, youth, women and all other social sections facing the brunt of corporate attack under the NDA regime will advance based on worker-peasant unity to end the prolonged agrarian crisis and labour exploitation, and to build a modern democratic, federal, secular India,” he said while announcing the overall protest plan of the SKM.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. Before switching over to explore sustainable development issues, Vishwa had covered internal security and investigative agencies for more than a decade.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?JPSC Protest Escalates: Devendra Mahato Begins Hunger Strike, Demands Exam Cancellation & CBI Probe123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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The hidden reason most guests never notice123Hot PicksBypoll resultsPM ModiBankipur bypoll resultCET CAP Round 1 allotmentRBI FD rulePrashant KishorKarnataka cabinet expansionAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingNew Karnataka Cabinet ListJoe BradyBrittany MahomesGhaziabad Psychiatrist SuicideJeM Operative GirlfriendRuchika SharmaHamim Mondal ArrestWomen Wrestlers Sexual Harassment CaseBypoll Election Result 2026Shradha Singh ‘I went from ₹2 lakh to ₹40,000 a month’: Copywriter claims AI cost him his high-paying career Nolan Wells case update: Mississippi officials issue urgent warning after fake toxicology report spreads across social media 44-year-old man climbs Brooklyn Bridge, strips naked, plants flags and jumps into East River; survives, identified and charged by NYPD AI-generated image NEW DELHI: The Asia pacific Group on money laundering in its latest report on cybercrime hubs in Myanmar, Lao PDR and Cambodia has revealed that Indian nationals are among victims of several countries trafficked to these cyber hubs and kept as slaves, trained to operate various scams like investment, romance, impersonation, social media and gaming.These cybercrime hubs are controlled by Chinese nationals who also tortured these “slaves” through coercion methods, including electric shock, dark room and isolation room confinement, physical abuse, fines and mental torture.Cyber scam hubs are mainly located in the Golden Triangle region along border areas between Thailand, Myanmar, Lao PDR and Cambodia, besides the northern border of Myanmar with China and the Philippines. Some of them operated from special economic zones. An inter-governmental body like the Financial Action Task Force, the Sydney-based APG initiated this study led by Indonesia and UN Office on Drugs and Crime with a team comprised of 24 experts from the govts of Australia, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Solomon Islands, Singapore, Vietnam and UAE.The study examined the emerging nexus between human trafficking and cyber-enabled financial crime, drawing upon the debriefings of 15 Indian nationals repatriated from Myanmar, Lao PDR, and Cambodia between 2023 and 2024. The individuals were recruited under the pretext of high-paying customer-service or IT jobs, transported through Thailand, and then coerced to work in criminal “scam compounds” operated by transnational syndicates, it said.“Victims were mostly young men (20-35 age group) from nine Indian states, recruited via social media or personal networks, who paid upfront fees (Rs 50-70,000). Compounds were run by Chinese-speaking syndicates, with multi-national workforces and strict control (passport confiscation, physical/psychological abuse),” the report has said.The report further revealed that these slave workers were sold between scam compounds, where they were subjected to confinement, violence and debt bondage. “Interception operations and large-scale rescues have revealed victims from a variety of nationalities and regions, suggesting that recruitment practices have expanded beyond solely regional contexts. Workers are forced to conduct investment fraud, impersonation schemes, romance scams, and illegal online gambling platforms, with performance enforced through physical abuse and threats,” it added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines Crypto-based financial systems served as core enabling mechanisms.Other examples cited by the agency related to large-scale use of mule accounts and SIM cards from India, which exploited the “vulnerable population”, which were unemployed youth and drug addicts. In one case, muule bank accounts and SIM cards from Punjab were supplied to cyber fraudsters in the Philippines, facilitating scams totalling over Rs 40 crore. The unemployed youth were lured with fake jobs, asked to open accounts and provide their SIMs, which were couriered to the Philippines.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBankipur Shock, Datia Loss: BJP Suffers Twin Setback, But Why Isn’t It Good News For Opposition?Bengal STF Busts Alleged JeM Module, Probe Points To Pak-Based Handlers And Intelligence Network’30-Year Stronghold Fell In 30 Days’: Prashant Kishor’s 1st Remarks As He Eyes Historic Bankipur Win‘I Was A Moderate Hindu’: Kangana Ranaut Says ‘People Become Leftist After Meeting Islamists’’Will Lay Down Protocol’: Pellet Guns Under Supreme Court Lens After Jantar Mantar ProtestsCandidates Protest, Walk Out Of Exam Centre Over OMR Mismatch Confusion; Exam Board ClarifiesOnly One Woman Finds Place In DK Shivakumar’s Karnataka Cabinet Even After Major ExpansionDelhi Court Acquits Brij Bhushan In Wrestlers’ Sexual Harassment Case After Two-Year TrialWhy Two Crucial ISRO Satellites Are Still Waiting For Government Clearance To Launch?JPSC Protest Escalates: Devendra Mahato Begins Hunger Strike, Demands Exam Cancellation & CBI Probe123PhotostoriesExclusive – From reacting to her bullying allegations against Gaurav Khanna to working with Smriti Irani in Kyunki 2; Shagun Sharma gets candid about KKK 15Why eating dinner after 7 pm may be silently damaging your health: Doctor explains what happens inside your body at nightOTT releases this week (August 3 to August 9): ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, ‘Sterling Point’, ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and moreWant a happy married life after becoming parents? 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It is the country’s 101st such site and the state’s first to join the elite club for additional care and conservation.Located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, Glaw Lake is a pristine freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas and a biodiversity hotspot. The lake is fed by perennial mountain streams and is surrounded by lush vegetation, supporting rich floral diversity.“Every new Ramsar site strengthens our resolve to protect nature while securing the future of communities that depend on these invaluable ecosystems,” said Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav while announcing the development on X on Monday.The Glaw Lake wetland has over 150 tree species and 49 orchid species recorded within the site and its catchment, underscoring its ecological significance and surrounding landscape.“From 26 Ramsar sites in 2014 to 101 today, this remarkable journey reflects our unwavering commitment to environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development,” said Yadav.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesGlobally, there are nearly 2,600 such designated wetlands under the Ramsar Convention. India has the highest number of such wetlands in Asia and third highest in the world after the UK (176) and Mexico (144).Wetlands are land areas covered by water, either temporarily/ seasonally or permanently. These are critical ecosystems that play a significant role in supporting biodiversity, and providing various ecosystem services such as flood control, water supply, food, fibre and raw materials.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorVishwa MohanVishwa Mohan is Senior Editor at The Times of India. He writes on environment, climate change, agriculture, water resources and clean energy, tracking policy issues and climate diplomacy. He has been covering Parliament since 2003 to see how politics shaped up domestic policy and India’s position at global platform. 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