VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘I don’t know if I look good in a bathing suit’: Trump cracks jokes on Usha Vance’s podcast for kids Rare 1776 copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in London after 250 years Sonowal unveils first Made in India EXIM shipping container, Maersk orders 1,000 of them NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at reducing India’s dependence on other countries for export-import (EXIM) containers due to any global disruption, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday launched India’s first EXIM grade container. Global shipping major AP Moller–Maersk placed an order for 1,000 India-manufactured shipping containers.The EXIM shipping container has been manufactured in India for the company at the Maersk-CONCOR Inland Container Depot in Dadri in Uttar Pradesh. ”The unveiling of the first India-manufactured EXIM shipping container for a leading global shipping line is a defining milestone in our journey towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. It reflects the growing confidence of global industry in India’s manufacturing capabilities and our commitment to building world-class maritime infrastructure,” Sonowal said.Maersk placed the order for containers with DCM Shriram Group. The ministry said the first India-manufactured container has been produced in accordance with internationally accepted quality and safety standards, including ISO specifications and the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), making it suitable for global deployment.This aligns with govt’s efforts to promote domestic manufacturing through policy interventions, including the Rs 10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) framework announced in the Budget for domestic container manufacturing.Sonowal said the scheme envisages an annual manufacturing capacity boost by 10 times upto 7.5 lakh twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs), supported through capital assistance, operational incentives, research, testing and technology development.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM Deals123PhotostoriesBLACKPINK’s Lisa and Tamannaah Bhatia serve Yin and Yang-inspired ensembles at the Shiseido launch eventMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Along with the FDA, it is also the responsibility of school principals to ensure such prohibited items are not sold within a 500-metre radius. I also appeal to parents to sensitise their children not to consume so-called energy drinks,” Mundhe told reporters.He said the FDA would issue food standards for schools within the next eight to ten days, covering food quality, nutritional standards and recommended diets for students.Referring to the FSSAI’s June 30 order, Mundhe said companies can no longer market their beverages as “energy drinks” because no such category exists under the regulator’s classification system.”There are some 10-12 companies in the country that have been issued notices by the FSSAI asking them not to describe their products as ‘energy drink’,” he said.Mundhe also said the Maharashtra FDA has recommended 25 reforms to strengthen food safety enforcement by tracing adulteration to its source instead of merely testing samples and taking action afterwards. He clarified that there is no ban on the sale of raw milk, but vendors must comply with all prescribed norms and regulations.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 MediaVideosCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM Deals123PhotostoriesMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Believing the offer to be genuine, he boarded a flight from Pune to Bangkok on June 4. However, upon landing, he was abducted and trafficked to an undisclosed torture camp on the Thailand-Myanmar border, where all his essential travel documents were taken from him.The ordeal came to light when the man managed to make a WhatsApp call to his wife, narrating the horrific conditions of his captivity. He told her that 700 to 800 Indian youths are currently held hostage in these torture camps, including 20 to 25 from Maharashtra.During the call, he said hostages who refuse to comply are subjected to brutal electric shocks and forced to work 16 to 18 hours a day. He also told his wife that two to three captives who confronted their tormentors were brutally tortured to death, police said.His wife immediately approached the Beed cyber police and lodged a complaint. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act against unidentified agents and individuals.MEA informed, investigation underwayBeed cyber police inspector Nilesh Kele said the External Affairs Ministry has been informed about the matter. “Since it is an international matter, the MEA has been informed about it. Investigation is being conducted under the guidance of senior authorities. Other central investigative agencies are also working with the police in the case,” he said.Former state minister Dhananjay Munde has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding immediate government intervention for the safe extraction of those trapped in Myanmar.The scale of the crisisThe crisis is part of a larger regional problem. In August 2023, the UN estimated that more than 120,000 people, most of them men from Asia, had been forced to work in scam centres across Southeast Asia. These centres have been particularly prevalent in Myanmar, where they have generated billions of dollars for Chinese underworld crime syndicates and the various armed groups operating in border towns.While scam centres have popped up across the region, Myanmar has emerged as a hub for such operations, with armed groups and criminal syndicates running the torture camps with impunity. The centres are fed by a steady stream of aspiring migrant workers from all over the world, drawn by fake job offers promising high salaries.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 MediaVideosCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM Deals123PhotostoriesMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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NEW DELHI: Dealing with fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks damaged its refineries, Russia has started importing gasoline from India.Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri, however, said no Indian refiner – private or state-run – has dealt directly with Russian agencies and that the purchases must have been made through a trader.“Because of damage to its refineries due to the war, Russia has probably started buying gasoline from India. As far as I know, it has not been bought from any of our companies. It is the purchase of Indian-origin products from a trader,” minister said.According to Reuters, at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline were dispatched from India to Russia on Wednesday.India is the world’s fourth-largest refiner and exports petroleum products – petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel, bitumen, naphtha and lubricants – to a host of countries, including Singapore, South Korea, Japan and the UAE and African nations.Puri said India also purchases crude from other countries through traders, adding that cargo imported from Venezuela was an example of the same.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCentre To Summon Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse: Report’Police Are Not Servants Of CM Or PM’: Bombay High Court Quashes SDPI Leader’s ExternmentFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM Deals123PhotostoriesMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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He was subsequently lodged in District Jail Baderwah, a police spokesman said.Lone was actively involved in providing logistical support, shelter and transportation to terrorist outfits operating in the area. Despite repeated preventive measures, he continued to engage in activities prejudicial to state security, necessitating his detention.In a separate action, police detained Manzoor Ahmad Mir alias Mana Tiger, a resident of Pampore, under the PIT-NDPS Act. Mir, a habitual offender with several NDPS cases registered against him, was involved in supplying contraband substances to local youth in Pampore and other areas of Awantipora.His continued involvement in drug trafficking posed a serious threat to society, warranting his preventive detention under the Act. He was subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal, Jammu.The Public Safety Act, 1978, provides for preventive detention of individuals engaged in activities prejudicial to state security. The PIT-NDPS Act similarly allows detention of habitual drug offenders to curb the menace of narcotics.Police said such sustained preventive measures reflect the resolve to dismantle the terror ecosystem, curb drug abuse and safeguard the lives and future of youth in the region. The public has been urged to share information related to terrorism or drug trafficking with police.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 MediaVideosFour Former AIADMK Ministers Switch To TVK; Fresh Political Churn Leaves Six Assembly Seats VacantKarur Stampede Flashpoint: TVK-DMK Clash; Former CM Allegedly Blamed For Loss Of LivesTwin-Flower Symbol Under Threat As EC Examines Mamata And Ritabrata Faction ClaimsRam Mandir Donation Row Deepens As Vinay Katiyar Claims Trust Officials Could Face Jail’Unfortunate, We Are All Hurt’: RSS Issues First Statement On Ayodhya Ram Temple ‘Donation Theft’SC Raises Questions But Grants Relief To Sonam In Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case Appeal’Will Surrender Before Court’: Jailed Gangster Anmol Bishnoi Wants To Join Salman Khan Firing TrialIndia Set For Major Defence Boost As DAC Reviews HAMMER, Verba And MP-ATGM DealsFamily Alleges Indian Seafarer’s Body Returned Without Organs; Embassy Demands InvestigationISRO Bengaluru Campus Searched After Bomb Threat Email; Police Say No Explosives Found123PhotostoriesMany men ignore these symptoms until it’s too late: Doctor explain the warning signs of prostate problemsGood or bad? 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Here are 7 legal rights he cannot take away from wifeDoctors warn that diabetic kidney damage often has no symptoms: These everyday habits can help lower the risk10 cheapest countries to visit in 2026 offering incredible value for Indian travellersMonsoon is here: 7 fascinating birds closely linked to India’s rainy season, and where to find them123Hot PicksTrump tariffsLuka Modric Net WorthEPF Scheme 2026Amarnath Yatra 2026Income Tax Return FilingMumbai rainUS unemploymentMicrosoft layoffsIndia Japal TradeTop TrendingBrittany MahomesTravis KelceKansas CityFIFA World Cup 2026GTA 6 Estimated SizeNew England PatriotsCandace OwensFIFA War DecisionCA Toppers ListAnitha Radhakrishnan Aamir Khan, Gauri Spratt wedding lunch menu will include their favourite dishes , 100-150 guests expected to attend as they will tie the knot under the Special Marriage Act 5 Sun-loving houseplants that are perfect for hot summer days Photo credit: ANI Air India reduced fuel surcharges on specific international routes on Wednesday as global jet fuel prices eased.The airline has reduced the fuel surcharge per passenger from $205 to $125 for flights to Europe, while it has been cut by $80, to $200, for NorthAmerica and Australia, making travel to these regions more affordable, ANI reported.According to sources quoted by PTI, the revised fuel surcharges are effective from July 1Earlier, the global jet fuel prices had experienced a steep elevation, almost doubling to $195.19 per barrel by the end of March, from $99.40 at theend of February, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airline announced fuel surcharges on April 7.Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), produced by refining crude oil, also witnessed a sharp increase in refinery margins, nearly tripling within threeweeks of February and March, from $27.83 to $81.44 per barrel.According to PTI, ATF accounts for almost 40-45 per cent of an airline’s total cost.The surge in crude oil prices, along with elevated refinery margins, pushed jet fuel costs to some of their highest levels in recent years, significantly increasing operating expenses for airlines worldwide.However, with international jet fuel prices now easing from their March peak, Air India has lowered fuel surcharges on select long-haul international routes, passing on a portion of the savings to passengers.According to ANI, the airline’s decision will be closely watched by the aviation industry, as there have been no such announcements by other Indian carriers. 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. 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Farah Khan Ali says, ‘Society is amused, why do you want someone to suffer?’ Nato set to declare Russia a ‘long-term threat’ amid Putin’s fresh assault on Ukraine: Report How a Pakistan syndicate smuggled 200kg of human placentas every month Badrinath donation allegations: BKTC orders investigation over embezzlement claims (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) Chairman Hemant Dwivedi on Friday said that an inquiry committee has been constituted to conduct an impartial and fact-based investigation into the allegations circulating on social media about the alleged misappropriation of offerings and donations at Shri Badrinath Dham.Dwivedi said that allegations have been taken seriously and an inquiry has been ordered to establish the facts. He added that strict action would be taken against any staff member found guilty after the inquiry, in accordance with the rules. Explanations have also been sought from the employees concerned.The BKTC chairman also clarified that the employee being referred to on social media as his ‘personal secretary’ is not his personal secretary. According to Dwivedi, the individual is a regular government employee of the Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee and had earlier served as a personal assistant to three former BKTC chairmen, ANI reported. He added that if the allegations circulating on social media are found to be true during the investigation, stringent action will be taken against those responsible.The statement comes amid heightened scrutiny over the handling of temple donations following the alleged embezzlement of offerings at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.The Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the alleged financial irregularities after an FIR was registered on June 25. A local court has remanded the accused to judicial custody, while the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been granted additional time to widen the scope of its probe and examine all aspects of the case.The controversy also prompted the resignation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, who stepped down taking moral responsibility for the incident. The Trust has said it is committed to ensuring a fair investigation and maintaining the faith of devotees.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. 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The move came a day after the faction approached the Election Commission, staking its claim to the party’s name and election symbol.Ritabrata Banerjee, accompanied by senior leaders including Firhad Hakim, Javed Khan, Sandipan Saha and Akhruzzaman, visited the party office on Friday and held a meeting, claiming that his faction was the “real” Trinamool Congress.Leaders aligned with the faction said the required formalities with the owners of the premises had been completed and that the office would now serve as their organisational headquarters.”We are the Trinamool Congress and this office belongs to the Trinamool Congress. There is an emotional connection between the party and this office,” Akhruzzaman was quoted as saying by PTI. The Metropolitan office has functioned as the Trinamool Congress’ operational headquarters since 2022, after the party shifted there when its original office on the EM Bypass underwent reconstruction. By taking control of the premises, the rebel faction sought to strengthen its claim as the party’s legitimate organisational leadership amid its continuing dispute with the Mamata Banerjee-led faction.The development comes amid an intensifying power struggle between the Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction and the camp loyal to former chief minister Mamata Banerjee, with both sides claiming to be the legitimate Trinamool Congress following the party’s defeat in the recent Assembly elections.While the dispute has so far revolved around rival organisational claims, party resolutions and legal proceedings, Friday’s move marked a significant development, as the rebel faction sought to establish its presence at the office that has served as the party’s operational headquarters since 2022.Friday’s development came a day after a delegation led by Ritabrata Banerjee met the full bench of the Election Commission in New Delhi.The delegation met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the two Election Commissioners, presenting its claim over the Trinamool Congress’ organisational structure and leadership.The meeting drew criticism from the Mamata Banerjee camp, which argued that leaders who had been expelled from the party had no authority to represent it before the Election Commission.The Election Commission subsequently wrote to both factions, asking them to submit their respective claims and counterclaims on organisational elections, authorised signatories and control of the party by 5.30 pm on July 6.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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