VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Quote of the day by Chiranjeevi: ‘After establishing as an actor, you don’t mind the successes and failures’, ‘KAAKA’ star explains how once an actor establishes himself through years of hard work, box-office results no longer define his happiness or self-worth ‘Little fat black shirt’: Bengaluru cafe faces heat over ‘body-shaming’ customer, apologises Back-to-back fours, then out! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi falls cheaply in Duleep Trophy – Watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wax models get upgraded with the installation of suitcases amid their UK return ‘Canada wants benefits of being State without being one’: Trump’s 1st reaction after trade talks collapse ‘India could use water as weapon’: Pakistan minister as Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel; Telangana CM Revanth Reddy NEW DELHI: The Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), the Congress’ foreign wing, has criticised the Centre for its “double standards” in allowing the Gujarat chief minister to visit the US while denying clearance to Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy for his US visit.“The principal objective of the chief minister’s US visit was to advance Telangana’s ambition to make Hyderabad a global centre for education, innovation, skills, and research through partnerships with some of the world’s leading universities,” the IOC said in a statement, according to PTI.“Efforts to advance education, employment, investment, and opportunities for India’s youth must remain above partisan politics. The denial of clearance to the Telangana chief minister while the Gujarat chief minister is permitted to visit the United States amounts to a troubling and unmistakable double standard,” the statement added. Watch Revanth Reddy’s US Trip Cancelled After MEA Denies Clearance, Telangana Delegation Goes AheadGujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, a leader of the BJP that leads the government at the Centre, left for an official trip to the United States and Canada on August 16 to promote the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 to be held in the state in January.On the other hand, Reddy, who is in London as part of his 10-day visit to the UK and the US, had planned to travel to the US after concluding the UK leg. With the ministry of external Affairs (MEA) denying him permission, he will now return to Hyderabad on Sunday, when he was scheduled to leave for Boston.On its decision, the MEA explained on Friday that it assesses visits by chief ministers, as well as other dignitaries, before according political clearance.“The programme proposed in such cases should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so in respect of the US. Therefore, clearance has not been given. Incidentally, his visit to the UK has been cleared,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a briefing.Responding to the MEA’s decision, Reddy had stated that the sole purpose of his visit to the US was to, as part of the Centre’s New Education Policy, bring the world’s best institutions to India, Telangana and Hyderabad.“They would have been an answer to our youth’s aspirations to get education, skills, and training from the best Ivy Leagues and top global institutions. I have always believed we should all think beyond politics and elections when it comes to nation-building and the future of the youth.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, the Indian Overseas Congress noted that the chief minister has instructed the delegation of state government officials to proceed to the United States as scheduled and continue with the planned engagements. The delegation is expected to pursue the scheduled Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership initiatives with leading institutions, including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Northeastern University and Virginia Tech.“The IOC USA strongly condemns the use of political or administrative mechanisms to impede legitimate initiatives aimed at promoting education, investment, innovation, and economic development. Political rivalry should end where the interests of India’s youth and the development of its states begin,” it said.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 MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? 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A coordinate bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih on Dec 1 last year had refused to extend the Dec 6, 2025 deadline for uploading of properties registered in the names of waqfs on UMEED portal.Justices Datta and Masih had told the petitioners represented by Kapil SIbal, A M Singhvi and Mohd Nizamuddin Pasha that the wakfs can approach tribunals for extension of time. Kerala State Wakf Board had got a five months extension from the tribunal, which expired on May 17.The Board said, “Kerala has approximately 13000 waqf institutions and more than 60,000 waqf properties. That despite persistent technical issues, substantial progress has been achieved by the Petitioner herein in the matter of uploading the data. More than 40,000 properties have already been verified and approved and approximately 25000 properties remain pending for verification and approval.”As per the data given by the Centre to the SC, which had rejected interim stay on the implementation of Wakf Amendment Act, 2025, Kerala State Wakf Board had 53,282 properties spread over a cumulative area of 36,167 acres. As per the data given to the SC, India has 8,72,870 waqf properties occupying an area of 39 lakh acres, more than twice the size of Sikkim.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Centre had informed the SC that the 2013 decision to delete a provision of 1995 Wakf Act, which barred barring enforcement of rights over unregistered wakfs, has resulted in a massive spike in Wakf board properties from 2,07,394 to 8,72,870 and a corresponding increase in area from 18.3 lakh acres to 39 lakh acres.Kerala State Wakf Board said though the Wakf Amendment Act came into force on Apr 8, 2025, the UMEED port was operational only on June 6, 2025. “The legislative intention behind the provision is to bring all registered Auqaf into a centralized digital repository established by the central govt. The provision is regulatory and facilitative in nature and not punitive,” it said while requesting the SC to grant it four months more to complete uploading of the details of balance 25,000 waqf properties on the portal.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? Expert explains what humidity, sweat and rainwater are doing to your scalp and how to prevent itFrom a net worth of over Rs 2,000 crores to a lavish house in Delhi: Shalini Passi’s luxurious lifestyle123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Ajith Kumar escapes unhurt after racing car crash during high-speed endurance event in Europe Numerology horoscope today, August 23, 2026: What your name’s first letter reveals today ‘Who would apply medicine to child’s blisters?’: Delhi techie killed after row over chore; wife, 3 held Anti-reservation protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: No permission has been granted for Sunday’s planned protest against the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026, and the reservation system at Shah Auditorium in the capital, Delhi Police clarified.The police described videos circulating on social media claiming that permission had been granted as “false and misleading.””It is further clarified that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS (erstwhile Section 144 CrPC) are already in force in the North District. Accordingly, protest marches, processions, demonstrations, and assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited,” the Delhi Police said.Urging citizens not to amplify, forward or share any unverified content on social media, the force warned of strict legal action against those found creating or disseminating fake news.This comes after a large number of people gathered at Jantar Mantar on Friday to protest against caste-based reservation under the banner of Reservation Hatao Andolan (RHA), calling for a complete overhaul of the reservation system.The protesters demanded that quotas in academics and employment be determined strictly by income levels rather than social or caste identities. They also advocated for a “one family, one reservation” policy and called for the immediate withdrawal of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) 2026 caste-equity directives.Security personnel were present at Jantar Mantar as protesters assembled at the designated protest area. The police deployment was carried out as a precautionary measure amid the large gathering.RHA is an official Instagram page with 5.6 million followers. The platform rapidly gained traction by adopting the protest-mobilisation tactics of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which led protests in Delhi against the NEET paper leak.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is currently reconsidering the UGC’s equity regulations, which seek to address caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions.The regulations had already been kept in abeyance by the top court on January 29. At the time, the court said the provisions were “prima facie vague” and could have “very sweeping consequences”, warning that they could potentially divide society and have a “dangerous impact”.The top court had also asked the Centre and the UGC to respond to three petitions challenging the new framework.The bench also questioned the exclusion of ragging from the regulations, noting that it remains a “common form of harassment” in educational institutions.The court had further observed that the wording of the 2026 regulations appeared “prima facie vague” and “capable of misuse”.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? Expert explains what humidity, sweat and rainwater are doing to your scalp and how to prevent itFrom a net worth of over Rs 2,000 crores to a lavish house in Delhi: Shalini Passi’s luxurious lifestyle123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Aug 23, 2026, 10:34 IST Ravindra Jadeja creates history in Colombo, becomes first Indian to achieve this feat Actress Bunny Levine passes away at 97; appeared in ‘Shameless’, ‘Gilmore Girls’, ‘Don’t Mess With the Zohan’ and more Batwara 1947 Full Movie Collection: ‘Batwara 1947’ box office collection Day 9: Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta starrer crosses Rs 51 crore worldwide amid ‘Awarapan 2’ clash | Hindi Movie News Chirag Paswan hinted that govt may engage while protesters are seeking income-based quotas instead of caste-based reservation NEW DELHI: Union minister Chirag Paswan has said the government is willing to hold talks with protesters opposing caste-based reservation, provided they put forward their demands in a systematic manner.“Any sort of misunderstanding around reservation can create anger among a large section of the country’s population. Once the protesters present their demands systematically, the government will engage in dialogue with them,” Paswan told reporters in Patna on Saturday, as quoted by PTI.The statement comes as a large group of protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar carrying banners, posters and saffron flags, and raised slogans against caste-based quotas. They are seeking a system in which economic criteria take precedence over caste when determining eligibility for government support and reservation.Meanwhile, responding to the demand for economically based quotas, Paswan pointed to the NDA government’s existing 10 per cent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).Paswan also criticised the Congress over its protest outside the Parliament Street police station, accusing the party of trying to shift attention from the Vande Mataram controversy. He said protests were constitutionally permitted but alleged that the Congress was using one issue to divert attention from another.The remarks referred to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s dharna seeking an FIR over pellet injuries allegedly suffered by 19-year-old Sahil Lochab during CJP-led protests.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSeprately, on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav backing the students’ protest in Patna, Paswan said the move was “a good thing” and “consistent with his responsibility” as Bihar’s Leader of Opposition.Anti-reservation protestsA large crowd gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Friday under the banner of Reservation Hatao Andolan, demanding an overhaul of caste-based reservation. The protesters called for quotas in education and government jobs to be based on income rather than caste, and sought a “one family, one reservation” policy. More than 50 protesters were detained amid heavy security, according to reports.The group has now planned another protest for Sunday at Shah Auditorium against the reservation system and the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026. Although Delhi Police said no permission has been granted for the gathering and warned that prohibitory orders banning demonstrations and assemblies of five or more people are already in force in the North District.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTrisha MahajanTrisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? 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NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Sunday greeted the nation on National Space Day, calling for bigger dreams, greater innovation and the pursuit of new frontiers in space exploration.The Prime Minister in a post on X said, “Happy National Space Day! 🛰️ Here’s to dreaming even bigger, innovating more and pushing newer frontiers….”PM Modi also shared a compilation video highlighting India’s achievements in space.Union home minister Amit Shah also extended his greetings, recalling the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole and praising Indian Space Research Organisation scientists.”Warm greetings to every citizen on #NationalSpaceDay. It is a momentous day that marks the occasion when India’s Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon’s South Pole, and celebrates our scientists at ISRO for making an indelible imprint of their genius on the sands of time. A testament to the success of Modi Ji’s vision of making India a clear leader in space, this historic milestone laid the inspirational foundation for our youth to achieve newer heights of civilizational glory in space exploration. My best wishes to all our space scientists and engineers.”External affairs minister S Jaishankar also paid tribute to India’s scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs, saying their work was expanding the country’s capabilities in space. “The sky is not the Limit! 🚀🛰️ On National Space Day, salute our young scientists, engineers & entrepreneurs whose vision, innovation & perseverance continue to expand the frontiers of our capabilities. Their achievements reflect the spirit of a confident and self-reliant 🇮🇳, advancing towards #ViksitBharat.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Union minister Jitendra Singh said Chandrayaan-3’s success had placed India among the world’s leading spacefaring nations and credited the country’s scientists and innovators.”On #NationalSpaceDay, we remember the historic success of Chandrayaan-3, a moment that placed India among the world’s leading spacefaring nations. Remarkable achievement of our scientists, backed by the progressive vision of PM Shri @narendramodi , continues to inspire generations. Celebrating our scientists, innovators and the unstoppable spirit of #ViksitBharat.🚀”National Space Day is observed to mark the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on August 23, 2023. The mission made India the first country to land a spacecraft near the lunar south pole.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 MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? Expert explains what humidity, sweat and rainwater are doing to your scalp and how to prevent itFrom a net worth of over Rs 2,000 crores to a lavish house in Delhi: Shalini Passi’s luxurious lifestyle123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash ‘My film journey began in Chennai in the mid-90s’: Ravi Teja gets emotional at ‘Irumudi’ Chennai event 40% of India office occupiers worry about finding quality space through 2028, says report | Potential For Injury Or Death: ‘Could result in injury or death’: Thanedar urges US to halt ICE’s electric shock glove plan File photo: CJI Surya Kant NEW DELHI: Chief Justice Surya Kant on Saturday proposed ‘Nyaya Setu’ for the BRICS+ bloc for seamless exchange of judgments of the highest courts of the bloc countries and allowing young judges to share dais with judges of partner country jurisdictions to learn the best practices.Speaking the BRICS+ Legal forum organised by Bar Association of India, CJI Kant placed a twin proposal: first, a BRICS+ judicial fellowship, allowing early career judges to sit, even briefly, in one another’s courts; and second, a shared jurisprudence repository, drawing on India’s own considerable investment in digitised case law, so that a judgment written in New Delhi or Brasilia or Pretoria need not wait years to inform a bench elsewhere facing an identical question.“Let it be ‘Nyaya Setu’, a ‘Bridge Of Justice’ that connects eleven legal traditions which have mutually agreed that trust should be cultivated deliberately rather than awaited passively. Let us, therefore, commit to a future where institutions are not fortresses of formality but bridges of trust, where our united efforts illuminate a path of mutual harmony and prosperity,” he said.Explaining the importance of rule of law in building a vibrant economy, CJI Kant said the marriage between the rule of law and favourable economic conditions engenders ‘Nyaya-nomics’, or economics of justice. “It is a fact that consistent adjudication and trust in the process reduce the cost of each transaction built upon it, thereby levelling the playing field for market forces, and in turn, making way for growth,” he said.He said when SC upheld the validity of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), and later affirmed that the commercial wisdom of a Committee o Creditors deserved primacy over years of open-ended litigation, it was emphasising that “capital recycled quickly is capital that returns, and capital trapped in litigation for a decade rarely does.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe CJI said India rose from among the bottom quarter of the World Bank’s ease of doing business rankings into its top hundred, and enforcing a contract in this country stopped being a byword for delay. “To my mind, a courtroom that keeps its word quickly becomes a country the world is willing to trust with its capital,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? 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Mohanlal, Jeethu Joseph’s ‘Drishyam 4’ confirmed by Antony Perumbavoor; Georgekutty to return ‘No one said a word, apologised or even made eye contact with me’: Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg says she was trapped in Hermès bathroom for 80 minutes in Berlin Microsoft to all the students wondering whether it still is worth learning how to code, the answer is: Now… Mexican governor seeks leave again amid backlash after return following US drug charges indictment Justice Karol served as Chief Justice of the Tripura and Patna High Courts NEW DELHI: Hailing from India’s first heritage village ‘Garli’ in Himachal Pradesh, the ever smiling Justice Sanjay Karol, fondly referred to as ‘Chachaji’ because of his elderly yet friendly encouragement to young lawyers, retired from the Supreme Court on Saturday leaving behind a milestone – recognising and computing the monetary value of housewives’ daily grind at homes.CJI Surya Kant, who was advocate general of Haryana when Karol was the AG of HP, revealed that as a judge of Himachal Pradesh HC, on a certain morning on way to the HC, he saw a milkman collapse on the roadside, He stopped his car, attended to him and ensure that he reached hospital and got treatment.It is Justice Karol’s compassion and empathy which was the focal point of speeches on Saturday Solicitor general Tushar Mehta said Justice Karol was a saintly judge, an unapologetic believer, a god-loving man and a judge who said ‘sorry’ to the litigant against whom he delivered judgment. He said he was the torch-bearer of encouragement to young lawyers, nearly 500 of whom he had appointed as amicus curiae to help them grow in profession by getting the opportunity to argue cases in the highest court.He became a judge of HP HC on March 8, 2007 and was appointed chief justice of Tripura HC on Nov 14, 2018. For the next four years and three months he remained CJ of HCs, one of the longest before a HC judge’s elevation to the Supreme Court. While functioning as CJ of Patna HC, he had arranged food for many during the Covid pandemic period.But what stood out in his judicial career is his June 11, 2026 pioneering judgment that notionally computed the income of a housewives for determination of compensation in a case where a woman died in a motor vehicle accident in 2001.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesDrawing a linear chart of their contributions in household work and its direct relationship with GDP, he had said in the judgment that “Apart from the fact that contribution of women to the society extends far beyond biological reproduction, they are also largely responsible for the preparation of human capital on which the dreams of being the world’s largest economy among other things rest. It is often said that a mother is the first teacher that a child has. This teaching however is not like a school or a college, that has a definite end date and instead continues for the entire lives of both the mother and the child.” The SC said it is conservatively computing the homemaker’s monthly income at Rs 30,000 per month and awarded a compensation of Rs 63 lakhs to her relatives as against Rs 8 lakhs awarded by the HC.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? Expert explains what humidity, sweat and rainwater are doing to your scalp and how to prevent itFrom a net worth of over Rs 2,000 crores to a lavish house in Delhi: Shalini Passi’s luxurious lifestyle123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash ‘Masters in our own home’: Canada PM Carney explains why trade talks with US were suspended ‘Once More’ trailer: Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar’s cute romance promises a fresh entertainer Vegetables To Grow In Pots: How to grow a pizza garden on your balcony: 6 vegetables to grow in pots at home Quote Of The Day By Bhagavad Gita: How shifting your mind from past regret to present Karma unlocks a new chapter in your career, health, and relationships Govinda issues public notice against defamatory content amid his spat with Sunita Ahuja; threatens Rs 100 crore lawsuit | Hindi Movie News Portugal get their revenge on Spain — this time in cricket — after FIFA World Cup heartbreak ‘Don’t take cinema too seriously’: Yash advises students and sends a strong message on ‘North-South’ comparison at ‘Toxic’ pre-release event Love Horoscope Today, August 23, 2026: What the stars say about your love life Telangana CM Revanth Reddy; Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel NEW DELHI: The Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), the Congress’ foreign wing, criticised the Centre for its “double standards” in allowing the Gujarat chief minister to visit the US while denying political clearance to Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy for his US visit.“The principal objective of the chief minister’s US visit was to advance Telangana’s ambition to make Hyderabad a global centre for education, innovation, skills, and research through partnerships with some of the world’s leading universities,” the IOC said in a statement, according to PTI.“Efforts to advance education, employment, investment, and opportunities for India’s youth must remain above partisan politics. The denial of clearance to the Telangana chief minister while the Gujarat chief minister is permitted to visit the United States amounts to a troubling and unmistakable double standard,” the statement added.Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, a leader of the BJP that leads the government at the Centre, left for an official trip to the United States and Canada on August 16 to promote the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 to be held in the state in January.On the other hand, Reddy, who is in London as part of his 10-day visit to the UK and the US, had planned to travel to the US after concluding the UK leg. With the ministry of external Affairs (MEA) denying him permission, he will now return to Hyderabad on Sunday, when he was scheduled to leave for Boston.On its decision, the MEA explained on Friday that it assesses visits by chief ministers, as well as other dignitaries, before according political clearance.“The programme proposed in such cases should be appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit. In this particular case, that was not so in respect of the US. Therefore, clearance has not been given. Incidentally, his visit to the UK has been cleared,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters at a briefing.Responding to the MEA’s decision, Reddy had stated that the sole purpose of his visit to the US was to, as part of the Centre’s New Education Policy, bring the world’s best institutions to India, Telangana and Hyderabad.“They would have been an answer to our youth’s aspirations to get education, skills, and training from the best Ivy Leagues and top global institutions. I have always believed we should all think beyond politics and elections when it comes to nation-building and the future of the youth.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, the Indian Overseas Congress noted that the chief minister has instructed the delegation of state government officials to proceed to the United States as scheduled and continue with the planned engagements. The delegation is expected to pursue the scheduled Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and partnership initiatives with leading institutions, including Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Northeastern University and Virginia Tech.“The IOC USA strongly condemns the use of political or administrative mechanisms to impede legitimate initiatives aimed at promoting education, investment, innovation, and economic development. Political rivalry should end where the interests of India’s youth and the development of its states begin,” it said.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 MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123PhotostoriesWhy are Gen Zs losing more hair than millennials?5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? 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