VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html . NEW DELHI: What began as a satirical online response to remarks attributed to the chief justice of India spilled onto the streets of the capital on Saturday, three weeks later, with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke leading a protest to demand the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations.While the protest passed off peacefully, with scores in attendance, CJP said it would wait for a week for the Centre to sack Pradhan or seek his resignation. “If no action is taken, this movement will spread across the country,” a CJP statement said.Posting visuals of a packed protest site on his social media handle, Dipke wrote: “They said cockroaches won’t come on ground”.Dipke landed in Delhi from Boston Saturday morning. Supporters had been told to gather outside Parliament Street Police station, but the call was modified after police granted permission for the protest at Jantar Mantar even before Dipke exited IGI.Not just Gen Z, CJP protest draws cross-gen crowd tooSupporters had started gathering outside Parliament Street police station by then, and repeated announcements were made by the police asking them to shift to Jantar Mantar. Heavy police deployment, including RAF personnel, and multiple layers of barricades were put in place around the area. Water cannons were on standby.The crowd kept swelling as the hours passed. By 11 am, the site was packed shoulder-to-shoulder. Characterised as a Gen Z movement, theprotest at Jantar Mantar, however, drew people across generations. Besides schoolchildren and college students, parents, job aspirants, working professionals and octogenarians joined scores at the agitation. The common refrain: the system has become increasingly unaccountable, and repeated examination leaks have eroded public trust in institutions. Elderly citizens, professionals and farmers’ children travelled from different states to participate.Environment activist Sonam Wangchuk was also present alongside CJP members and supporters. Wangchuk had earlier announced that he would undertake a six-week fast if Dipke was arrested.People carrying the Tricolour, copies of the Constitution and other books and placards demanding accountability gathered peacefully. Several participants wore cockroach masks, carried flowers and sported T-shirts bearing the movement’s symbol. Chants of “Vande Mataram”, “sharm karo” and “Dharmendra Pradhan istifa do” echoed through the venue as supporters awaited Dipke’s arrival. The demonstration also received backing from university campuses, with members of various student unions and student groups turning up in support.The protest ended around 3.30pm after Dipke started feeling unwell.BJP called it “negative politics” while Congress said its youth wing had done much more for the cause of students. The movement has been backed by AAP, Samajwadi Party, Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Left parties, among others.Pandurang Jadhav, 50, who travelled over 1,300km from Pune to participate in the protest, said he feared for the future of his two sons, aged 17 and 21. “My children have lost faith in the system. Every few months there is some controversy — sometimes a paper leak, other times glitches in the CBSE system. I came here for their future,” said Jadhav, a financial analyst.Sajeev Kumar, 24, from Jaunpur, said he changed multiple trains and travelled for nearly 10 hours for the protest.Among the youngest participants was Abhimanyu of Class III who wore a cockroach-style face mask and came with his elder brother. “I only know that there was a paper leak and responsibility should be taken, and the education minister must resign,” he said.Several participants described the protest as extending beyond examination leaks.For 83-year-old retired driver Itwari Lal Mathur, the issue was deeply personal. “Young people are losing hope. Children are suffering because of these failures. Who will bring back the lives that are lost to such pressures?”A brief moment of chaos ensued at the protest site when some men allegedly raised slogans against CJP supporters. Police personnel intervened and detained three individuals.About the AuthorSugandha JhaSugandha Jha is a journalist with over half a decade of experience covering education, social affairs, and current news. With a sharp eye for numbers and a strong grounding in data-driven reporting, she brings clarity and insight to complex issues. Beyond the newsroom, she’s passionate about exploring regional cuisine and the stories behind what we eat. Her work blends analytical rigour with human interest, offering readers nuanced perspectives across diverse subjects.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Untrue’: Sourav Ganguly Denies Asking Yusuf Pathan To Resign On Behalf Of Mamata Banerjee‘TMC Fooled Muslims, Suvendu Is Secular’: Ajmal Siddiqui Resigns From Post, Slams Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee’s Role Reworked As Mamata Banerjee Reshuffles TMC LeadershipTamil Nadu BJP Faces Resignation Wave as Annamalai’s New Movement Draws VolunteersSix Detained As CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET Leak Concludes Without Major ClashesAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari Reacts123PhotostoriesGopika Gopi to Aneesh: Here’s a look at the commoner contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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Deliberated on a wide range of issues relating to India’s economic transformation and long-term development priorities. Also shared perspectives on adding more momentum to the reforms journey and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ as well as ‘Ease of Doing Business’,” he wrote on social media.Hours after the GDP numbers were released on Friday, Modi had underlined the need to make life easier for citizens and businesses. A few weeks ago, reforms across ministries were the main focus of talks during a meeting of the council of ministers.Although he had signalled his govt’s intent to unleash what was described as “Reforms Express”, the repeated emphasis comes amid global headwinds that are expected to impact economic activity. Govt officials say economic activity so far has held steady, as evidenced by the fourth-quarter GDP growth of 7.8% – the highest among major economies – despite the West Asia conflict.Data from across industries – from auto to cement, purchasing managers’ index, e-way bills and GST collections – indicate the momentum has continued into the current financial year as well. MGNREGA work demand fell to -35.5% in April, extending its 10th consecutive monthly decline.While some of the FMCG players had reduced pack sizes anticipating a slowdown in demand, consumer activity indicates that purchases have not been hit, and in certain segments, it has picked up. But the Centre is keeping all policy tools ready as it seeks to deal with the prospect of a weak monsoon, which could dent demand and fuel inflation in certain segments. RBI and govt’s assessment is that inflation will remain within the tolerance band.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Untrue’: Sourav Ganguly Denies Asking Yusuf Pathan To Resign On Behalf Of Mamata Banerjee‘TMC Fooled Muslims, Suvendu Is Secular’: Ajmal Siddiqui Resigns From Post, Slams Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee’s Role Reworked As Mamata Banerjee Reshuffles TMC LeadershipTamil Nadu BJP Faces Resignation Wave as Annamalai’s New Movement Draws VolunteersSix Detained As CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET Leak Concludes Without Major ClashesAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari Reacts123PhotostoriesGopika Gopi to Aneesh: Here’s a look at the commoner contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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A high-stakes standoff between the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) at four points along the India-Bangladesh border in Bengal ended abruptly overnight, with all 40-odd Bangladeshi nationals who had been stranded at zero points since Friday disappearing by Saturday morning.The most tense confrontation unfolded at Pillar No. 134 in Panishala, in Cooch Behar’s Mekhliganj, where 10 people had been stranded after BGB refused to accept them, claiming they were being “illegally pushed back” from India.When BSF sought a flag meeting, BGB declined. After hours of standoff and a major altercation in the early hours of Saturday, BGB backed down. BSF said all those stranded had since returned to Bangladesh.Even as the immediate standoffs were resolved, BGB on Saturday claimed to have foiled eight separate BSF “push-back” attempts in the preceding 24 hours, issuing an official statement through its public relations officer Shariful Islam.A similar pattern played out at three other locations – Sitalkuchi and Dinhata in Cooch Behar and Sakati in Jalpaiguri Sadar – where around 30 more Bangladeshi nationals, including women and children, had been stranded through Friday before vanishing overnight.In a video that surfaced during the standoff, purportedly showing a BSF-BGB exchange in front of the stranded individuals, a woman is seen saying she was from Khulna and wanted to return to her village. Sources said BSF used the footage to press BGB into accepting them back.Among the incidents BGB cited in their statement, three individuals were stopped at the Jadabpur border near North 24 Parganas and Nadia; 17 were turned back at the Karmudanga border near South Dinajpur; 21 were blocked at the Barkhata and Payashottibari border near Dhubri in Assam; and seven were prevented from crossing at the Dighaltari border near Cooch Behar. “Eight separate attempts were foiled as a result of heightened alertness, intensified patrols and immediate preventive measures,” the BGB statement said.The episode unfolded against the backdrop of the new BJP govt in West Bengal accelerating the identification and deportation of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals.The Centre on Friday also asked Dhaka to expedite the verification process for suspected illegal immigrants to facilitate deportations. BSF has since stepped up vigil along the border.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Untrue’: Sourav Ganguly Denies Asking Yusuf Pathan To Resign On Behalf Of Mamata Banerjee‘TMC Fooled Muslims, Suvendu Is Secular’: Ajmal Siddiqui Resigns From Post, Slams Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee’s Role Reworked As Mamata Banerjee Reshuffles TMC LeadershipTamil Nadu BJP Faces Resignation Wave as Annamalai’s New Movement Draws VolunteersSix Detained As CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET Leak Concludes Without Major ClashesAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari Reacts123PhotostoriesGopika Gopi to Aneesh: Here’s a look at the commoner contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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His wife, Renu Singh and two others, Rana Rajesh Singh and Ramendra Singh, who were accused of destruction of evidence, were acquitted. The court will hear arguments on the sentence on June 9.The case relates to celebratory firing during a party on Dec 31, 2018, at a farmhouse in Fatehpur Beri in Delhi. Gupta was hit by a bullet in the head and died in the hospital on Jan 3, 2019.‘Government cannot wash its hands of responsibility’: MLA on deathsDuring the period, the state government paid Rs 5.1 crore in compensation. However, the payouts varied sharply across districts, highlighting gaps between reported deaths and cleared claims. Bikaner received Rs 92 lakh in compensation, Churu Rs 72 lakh, Jodhpur Rs 58 lakh and Hanumangarh Rs 48 lakh. Sriganganagar received Rs 18 lakh. Jhalawar, despite reporting 42 deaths, also received only Rs 18 lakh. Deeg reported eight deaths but no compensation, while Kota reported 11 deaths and received Rs 2 lakh.Officials attributed disparities to claim verification and approval processes. The agriculture department records did not specify the exact cause of each death. The data covered fatalities linked to pesticide use during agricultural work. It included only cases reported and verified by authorities.“If hundreds of farmers are dying while carrying out routine agricultural work, the government cannot wash its hands of responsibility by merely paying compensation. We need accountability, stricter regulation of pesticides, and a comprehensive safety programme for farmers across Rajasthan,” Kishanpole MLA Amin Kagzi said.The death count surfaced alongside another set of numbers from the assembly: 189 pesticide samples failed quality tests over the same two-year period. Of 5,570 pesticide samples collected across Rajasthan, 5,521 were analysed. While 5,332 met the prescribed standards, 189 were found substandard.Authorities issued 282 notices, filed 14 court cases, suspended 14 licences and cancelled 22 licences following quality checks. Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh topped the list of substandard pesticide samples at 17 each, followed by Bikaner (13), Kota (10) and Bhilwara (9). Sriganganagar also recorded the highest number of notices at 34, followed by Bikaner (20), Hanumangarh (19) and Churu (17). Legal action was launched in 14 cases, including five in Bikaner and three in Sriganganagar.The figures paint a stark picture of pesticide risks in India. Heavy dependence on chemical pesticides has long been a pillar of high-yield farming, but experts have repeatedly warned that inadequate protective gear, unsafe handling practices, excessive spraying and poor-quality agrochemicals can turn fields into toxic workplaces.Beyond human health risks, pesticide overuse has been linked to soil degradation, water contamination, biodiversity loss and declining populations of pollinators and beneficial insects. State agriculture minister Kirori Lal Meena sought to play down the figures, saying data compiled from police stations by the home department would be reviewed.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Untrue’: Sourav Ganguly Denies Asking Yusuf Pathan To Resign On Behalf Of Mamata Banerjee‘TMC Fooled Muslims, Suvendu Is Secular’: Ajmal Siddiqui Resigns From Post, Slams Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee’s Role Reworked As Mamata Banerjee Reshuffles TMC LeadershipTamil Nadu BJP Faces Resignation Wave as Annamalai’s New Movement Draws VolunteersSix Detained As CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET Leak Concludes Without Major ClashesAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari Reacts123PhotostoriesGopika Gopi to Aneesh: Here’s a look at the commoner contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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NEW DELHI: Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on Monday, CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby, in a sharply worded letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, has raised the allegations by Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders during the Kerala polls that CPI(M) and the BJP had struck a deal and their call for ED action against then CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The Left party has asked the Congress to “clear the air regarding such disruptive moves.”According to sources, in the letter to Kharge, Baby has alleged that there was a “systematic campaign” by the Congress leadership during the Kerala elections, wherein it was alleged that Vijayan had also struck a deal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a question was posed ‘Otherwise, why is it that he has not been interrogated or arrested by the Enforcement Directorate’?Baby makes it clear that “unless these matters are clarified, the very purpose of the INDIA bloc would be in question”. “As the President of the Congress, it is up to you and the Congress leadership to clear the air regarding such disruptive moves,” Baby is learnt to have said in the letter, putting the ball in Kharge’s court.The CPM general secretary has said that these were not stray remarks made in the heat of an election campaign, but were “the centrepiece of the Congress party-led UDF’s political campaign. “Every national leader, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and yourself, made such allegations repeatedly,” Baby has said in the letter.In this backdrop, Monday’s INDIA bloc meeting is likely to see some straight talk and fireworks. The two-term CPI(M) led LDF lost to the Congress-led UDF in the recent assembly polls. Despite the sharp tenor of the letter, it is expected that CPM is not going to boycott the meeting, though the party leadership will take a final call on Sunday, senior leaders said.While highlighting in his letter that the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, repeatedly called for ED action against the then Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, the CPM general secretary asks Kharge that “can this be termed as an anti-BJP stance or is it a case of inviting the Modi govt to take illegal punitive action against a fellow opposition leader?”Baby recalls that the INDIA bloc was constituted as a broad platform to politically fight the BJP, and CPI(M) has worked sincerely to see such a united platform emerge.Noting that strangely, now, the CPI(M) was being accused of having a deal with the BJP, Baby has said in the letter that this is a canard they cannot take lightly, as “this strikes at the very basis of the unity forged against the BJP.”However, Baby has assured that CPI(M) will fully cooperate in Parliament with the INDIA bloc and other opposition parties to put up a united fight against the authoritarian, communal, and anti-people policies of the Modi govt.The INDIA bloc meeting, happening after a long gap, is taking place amid changing dynamics within the Alliance, with DMK already saying it will not attend in the backdrop of the Congress severing ties with it to support TVK to form the government in Tamil Nadu. On Thursday, DMK spokesperson TKS Ekangovan told ANI that DMK is no longer part of the INDIA bloc.In Monday’s meeting, where the future strategy of the INDIA bloc is proposed to be chalked out, former West Bengal CM and national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee will be there to present the TMC’s views and rally support amid the current developments in the state. The TMC, which has all along positioned itself as a dominant regional player within the INDIA bloc, is set to lose the clout the party enjoyed in the backdrop of the recent developments – the defeat in Bengal and the recent split in the party.According to sources, at the INDIA bloc meeting, TMC leaders, among various issues, propose to share their views on the role of the Election Commission, the developments on the counting day and the reasons for defeat.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Untrue’: Sourav Ganguly Denies Asking Yusuf Pathan To Resign On Behalf Of Mamata Banerjee‘TMC Fooled Muslims, Suvendu Is Secular’: Ajmal Siddiqui Resigns From Post, Slams Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee’s Role Reworked As Mamata Banerjee Reshuffles TMC LeadershipTamil Nadu BJP Faces Resignation Wave as Annamalai’s New Movement Draws VolunteersSix Detained As CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET Leak Concludes Without Major ClashesAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari Reacts123PhotostoriesGopika Gopi to Aneesh: Here’s a look at the commoner contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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SRINAGAR: A visit by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti to an upcoming AIIMS in Pulwama’s Awantipora on Friday and her review of the project with officials has sparked a political storm in J&K, with the governing NC alleging the Centre orchestrated the move at a time it has intensified demands for restoration of statehood.National Conference (NC) spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq accused the BJP-led Centre of using PDP to create a political counterweight against the Omar Abdullah-led govt. The allegations intensified as ex-CM Mehbooba spoke to Union health minister JP Nadda after the review, requesting him to expedite work.PDP hit back, saying a govt with a comfortable majority should not feel threatened by a visit to a public health project site, and that it should be concerned about patients in Kashmir still waiting for access to a premier healthcare institution.J&K got two AIIMS under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) in 2015. While the one in Jammu’s Samba is operational, the Awantipora facility remains under construction. Both projects started in 2019.The Awantipora project has repeatedly missed completion dates and the new deadline is Dec 2026. Visiting the site, Mehbooba recalled that her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed had envisioned the project as CM. This prompted PDP — which counts the area as a stronghold — to accuse the Omar-led govt of failing to monitor and expedite the project effectively.NC, however, suspected a bigger design in Mehbooba’s visit. “After the 1996 polls when we passed an autonomy resolution in the J&K assembly, Delhi countered it by facilitating PDP’s emergence as an alternative political force. Now when we have decided to go to New Delhi to protest for the restoration of statehood, the Centre has once again involved PDP by arranging a briefing for Mehbooba,” Sadiq, the NC spokesperson, said.J&K health minister, NC’s Sakina Itoo, claimed Mehbooba was acting at the Centre’s behest. “Which power centre in Delhi is directing these actions? It is ironic that the people because of whom the AIIMS project moved at a painfully slow pace are now trying to claim ownership of its progress. The fact is the project is moving towards completion because of the commitment of CM Omar’s govt,” Itoo said.PDP pushed back against the assertions. Party functionary and Mehbooba’s daughter Iltija Mufti recalled that the NC govt publicly criticised the location of the Awantipora project and “studiously avoided a review meeting since 2024 just to delay the institute’s inauguration”.Pulwama PDP MLA Waheed Parra accused Omar of not giving the project priority. Like Iltija, Parra claimed Omar had remarked last year that the site was selected due to political considerations during PDP’s tenure in office.Peoples Conference chief and MLA Sajad Lone slammed Mehbooba’s review as “nothing short of a constitutional crisis”. “I can’t believe the CM has not reacted to an event which further erodes J&K’s already eroded power structure,” Lone said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Untrue’: Sourav Ganguly Denies Asking Yusuf Pathan To Resign On Behalf Of Mamata Banerjee‘TMC Fooled Muslims, Suvendu Is Secular’: Ajmal Siddiqui Resigns From Post, Slams Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee’s Role Reworked As Mamata Banerjee Reshuffles TMC LeadershipTamil Nadu BJP Faces Resignation Wave as Annamalai’s New Movement Draws VolunteersSix Detained As CJP’s Jantar Mantar Protest Over NEET Leak Concludes Without Major ClashesAshwini Vaishnaw Unveils Bengal Bullet Train Plan, Targets Faster Northeast Connectivity‘Khan Sir Won’t Surrender In Patna Court, To File Anticipatory Bail Plea On 8 June’: LawyerPM Modi Chairs Economic Advisory Council Meet Amid West Asia CrisisStudents, Senior Citizens, Parents Join CJP Protest Against NEET Paper Leak Controversy | WatchBengal STF Recovers Arms Cache From TMC Leader’s Pond In Sandeshkhali, CM Suvendu Adhikari Reacts123PhotostoriesGopika Gopi to Aneesh: Here’s a look at the commoner contestants of Bigg Boss Malayalam5 silent signs your body may be missing key nutrients, according to a neurologistWhy you should ‘marry for money’, according to a top divorce lawyerPrincess Diana’s most iconic fashion moments: 5 designers behind her legendary style12 must-follow emergency rules for modern apartments and gated real estate communities5 effective money habits that protect you from going brokeHow to respond to difficult people without getting triggered: 10 practical waysFrom Kedarnath to Kamakhya: 5 iconic hill temples in India to visit at least once in lifetimeInside Sunil Grover’s stunning two-storey dream home: A massive living room, artistic interiors and moreCan Jamun help control blood sugar? 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In the wake of the ongoing crisis in West Asia, we have ensured uninterrupted fuel supplies to Nepal”.Nepal calls ties “civilisational”, says no “old baggage”Khanal, who began a three-day visit to India on Friday, said Nepal attaches the “highest priority” to its relationship with India and is ready for “substantive and purposeful engagement”.“We carry no old baggage and have only firm resolve for a genuinely transformative relationship with our close neighbour and the most important partner,” he said.He further described India and Nepal as more than just neighbouring states, saying, “Nepal and India are not merely two countries, we are stakeholders of a proud ancient civilization.”Khanal said Nepal’s new leadership is focused on “good governance, economic transformation and result-driven diplomacy,” adding that the relationship should now move towards a “modern development-oriented partnership.”He also expressed gratitude for India’s assistance in areas such as fuel and fertiliser supplies during crises, saying Nepal has always relied on India “at the time of disaster or even today during West Asia crisis.”Talks cover energy, connectivity, digital and new sectorsJaishankar said the discussions were “productive” and covered the full spectrum of bilateral ties, including development cooperation, energy, hydropower, education, health, capacity building, digital technology, culture and sports.He said both sides now have “an opportunity to also advance ties in newer domains like startups, artificial intelligence, information technology and renewable energy,” adding that there are strong complementarities between the two governments’ development goals.Following the meeting, India and Nepal also expanded cooperation in digital infrastructure, including linkage between India’s UPI system and Nepal’s National Payments Interface to enable smoother cross-border remittances.India also handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage projects under reconstruction support after the 2015 earthquake.Border issue and regional sensitivitiesThe talks come amid renewed tensions over Nepal’s boundary dispute remarks and suggestions of third-party involvement.India has maintained that border issues are handled through established bilateral mechanisms, reiterating its position against external mediation.Despite such sensitivities, both sides reaffirmed commitment to strengthening ties and advancing what Jaishankar described as an opportunity to “very clearly and strongly send a message of collaboration and cooperation” and “realise the full potential of our ties.”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. 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