VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Do you fear speaking in front of your class? Even Warren Buffett did, here’s how he turned his biggest fear into one of his greatest strengths ‘The Paradise’ star Nani’s fitness SECRET: No gym workouts; prefers traditional food; cardio keeps him active Zimbabwe man reveals 7 things that shocked him after moving to India: ‘A completely different world’ Can’t hold more than 10 tonnes for 15 days: Govt imposes stock limit on sugar for bulk consumers Russia Ukraine War: Overnight Russian missile strikes leave 6 dead, 33 wounded across Kyiv NEW DELHI: A group of lawyers on Thursday protested outside the Bar Council of India (BCI) office, demanding the resignation of chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. The protest came days after the council’s now-withdrawn order targeting the enrolment of NALSAR University’s graduating batch drew criticism from sections of the legal fraternity.Heavy police deployment was seen near the BCI office as demonstrators raised slogans and held placards calling for Mishra’s resignation and greater accountability. The protest was organised by the All India Young Advocates Association and supported by the Cockroach Janta Party.Advocate Raman Sharma told news agency ANI that the protest was driven by lawyers despite the support from the Cockroach Janta Party.“It is fine if the Cockroach Janta Party has supported us–that is well and good… our own fraternity certainly should have thought about it. However, this is strictly a movement by advocates against our own apex body to address the shortcomings within the organisation and press for our legitimate demands,” he said.Questioning Mishra’s tenure, Sharma said, “The Chairman has held his position for 14 years; what has he actually done for the legal fraternity…The All India Young Lawyers Association are demanding the BCI Chairman’s resignation. We are making the same demand.”Advocate Umesh Kumar, holding the Constitution during the protest, questioned Mishra’s record on lawyer welfare and alleged that the BCI had focused on “political agendas” while issues affecting lawyers remained unaddressed.“Name one thing the BCI Chairman has done for the welfare of law students or lawyers… Lawyers are attacked daily and are being murdered inside police stations…He remains silent when it comes to our welfare, yet he is always at the forefront of advancing political agendas–often misusing official BCI letters to do so,” Kumar said.He added that the protesters were also seeking action on broader professional concerns, including lawyer welfare, stipends, chambers, the Advocates Act and regulation of law colleges. “There are claims that 35% to 40% of the people in this profession are fake lawyers,” Kumar alleged.A day before the protest, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das voiced support for the demonstration, backing a peaceful protest seeking accountability. He also pointed to the Bombay Bar Association’s call for Mishra’s resignation.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe protest follows the BCI’s August 13 order directing State Bar Councils not to enrol NALSAR’s 2026 graduating batch after a student campaign opposing the invitation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to the university’s convocation.The Bombay Bar Association has also demanded Mishra’s resignation, saying his August 15 apology was belated and could not be regarded as an expression of “true remorse” while he continued as chairman.The BCI withdrew the order after criticism, saying the “vast majority” of students were innocent. Mishra later apologised, saying, “If anything connected with the present controversy, any of my words, or letter, has hurt the feelings of our law students, I sincerely regret and apologise for the same.”CJI Surya Kant subsequently called the BCI order “absolutely unnecessary” and backed the students’ right to protest.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorSubhadra SrivastavaSubhadra Srivastava is a journalist with The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international and national affairs. With over three years of experience, she focuses on national and global developments, conflict, diplomacy and their impact on India. 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Here’s what to do after they finish blooming ABVP, Left-leaning student groups clash on Jadavpur University campus; several injured Vietnam seeks to cut death penalty to four crimes under criminal code overhaul SC on expansive definition of ‘industry’ NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the broad meaning of “industry” laid down in its 1978 Bangalore Water Supply judgment is the “correct interpretation” and would apply to establishments where an employer-employee relationship exists.A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, in a 6:3 majority judgment, observed that the expansive interpretation of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, was necessary in the post-Independence decades to protect workers from arbitrary retrenchment.Justice Joymalya Bagchi refused to exempt temples and charitable organisations, which operate on donations, from the expansive meaning of industry. He stressed that the definition would apply if employee-employer relationship exists in a establishment, irrespective of its spiritual or charitable objective.The bench also refused to disturb the “Triple Test” laid down in the Supreme Court’s 1978 judgment to determine what amounts to an “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”The Triple Test has stood the test of time. All pending disputes under the 1947 Industrial Disputes Act will continue to be decided on the basis of the Bangalore Water Supply judgment,” it said.”For future disputes, the new Industrial Relations Code, 2020 will apply. The new Code must be interpreted on its own text and context. The Bangalore Water Supply judgment will not govern its interpretation,” it added.On February 21, 1978, a seven-judge Supreme Court bench delivered a verdict on the definition of the term “industry” while deciding the plea of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board and expanded the definition which brought millions of employees in hospitals, educational institutions, clubs and government welfare departments under the protection of the now-repealed Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.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. 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Following its 1937 resolution, the Congress decided to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. I want to remind the nation that in 1937, by dividing Vande Mataram for the appeasement of Muslims, the Congress laid the foundation for the partition of the country,” Shah told ANI in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.He further stated that the Narendra Modi government, on the other hand, had corrected the Congress’ “mistake” and given Vande Mataram a legal framework.“Congress’s decision confirms its policy of appeasement. They have not only insulted this creation of Bankim Babu but also lakhs of people who laid down their lives for the freedom of the country. Today, the Congress party is implementing its 1937 resolution but rejecting a law made by Parliament. I am surprised that the Congress party, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, is once again taking forward appeasement politics,” Shah added, referring to poet Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, who wrote Vande Mataram.“The country has once made the mistake of letting Vande Mataram be divided into two parts, and we have faced its consequences. Now, the country should come together against this decision of the Congress party and say that their politics of appeasement will not work anymore. BJP condemns this decision of the Congress party,” the home minister remarked.In response, the Congress alleged that the BJP was trying to divert attention from a range of issues.””They want to divert attention from the genuine issues of paper leaks, theft of donations and Chinese incursion in Arunachal Pradesh. We have been reciting Vande Mataram since 1937, more than 90 years. What is new for us? BJP was not a part of the freedom struggle. Vande Mataram was a part of the freedom struggle; it is emotional for us, but political for them,” Congress national general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said.Shah’s attack on the principal opposition party comes days after Vande Mataram was played for the first time at the Independence Day celebrations. All six stanzas of the national song were played before and after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAt a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party’s highest decision-making body, on Wednesday, the Congress resolved to continue singing only the first two stanzas, in line with the 1937 resolution and the position adopted by the Constituent Assembly.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge elaborated on the issue by reading out the 1937 CWC resolution, arguing that Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Subhas Chandra Bose had approved singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram on the advice of Rabindranath Tagore.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. 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The discovery spread a sudden panic among villagers during foundation excavation. The objects, initially described as cannonball- or shell-like, were soon taken into custody by police. The Uttar Pradesh Archaeology Department was alerted on time to understand the objects, their age and nature.The findingAs per PTI report, the spheres were discovered on Tuesday when Mohammad Iqbal was having the foundation of his house dug in Bhanauli village. The workers while digging a hole found the metal spheres buried in the ground. The landowner was alerted, following which the police, revenue officials and archaeological department was alerted.copper shell (Canva)Archaeological findingsOn August 19, an Assistant Archaeological Officer of the UP Archaeology Department, Manoj Kumar Yadav, examined excavated objects and said they were made of copper. The objects also had fuse holes and appeared to have been used as ammunition. As per reports, each sphere was around 60 cm in diameter, about 20 cm high and weighed nearly 9–10 kg.What initially looked like a mysterious find has now taken a more significant turn. While the department’s preliminary assessment suggests the spheres may have been ammunition, their exact age, historical period or origin have not yet been established.29 spheres, not oneReportedly, the discovered objects have a greenish appearance and holes measuring roughly an inch. Their unusual form prompted speculation locally about whether they could be old cannon ammunition or historical military objects.The scale of the discovery is one of the most striking aspects of the incident. Initial reports referred to unidentified metal balls found underground, but subsequent reporting established that 29 spheres were recovered from the excavation site and not one.Archaeology department examines the findCopper spheres (Instagram)The Uttar Pradesh Archaeology Department’s inspection on Wednesday provided the first expert assessment of the objects.Assistant Archaeological Officer Manoj Kumar Yadav told PTI that the spheres were made of copper and appeared to have been used as ammunition. Asked about further excavation and investigation, Yadav said, “It is a matter for the government and the department. Further action will be taken according to the instructions received.”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhat’s nextNow the authorities will try to find the origin of the objects and how long they may have remained underground. They’ll further investigate the material, construction, dimensions, corrosion and fuse-hole design to identify them. If their historical significance is confirmed, further archaeological investigation could potentially establish their provenance and context.What began as an alarming discovery beneath a house construction site in Bhanauli has now become a potentially important archaeological question: why were 29 copper spheres buried together, and when and how were they used?For now, the discovery remains a unique archaeological and historical find rather than a confirmed link to any particular battle or military campaign.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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I am looking forward to helping as much as I can.” Mahesh Babu’s ‘Varanasi’ to feature six songs, background score work to begin in September, confirms Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravaani | Telugu Movie News Giant 746lb bluefin tuna caught off Yorkshire coast after nearly 90 years as scientists reveal why species is returning to UK waters near Whitby, where 851lb British record was set in 1933 Amit Shah chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Kovalam NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday chaired the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Chengalpet, Tamil Nadu, bringing together representatives of five states and three union territories to discuss issues involving the Centre and the southern region.The meeting was held at the Taj Fisherman’s Cove hotel in Kovalam and was hosted by the Tamil Nadu government. Chief ministers and senior representatives from the member states and union territories attended the meeting, according to the ministry of home affairs.The Southern Zonal Council comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, along with the Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.Chief ministers including DK Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu, VD Satheesan and Revanth Reddy were present at the meeting.What is Southern Zonal Council?The Southern Zonal Council was established along with four other Zonal Councils under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.Amit Shah is the chairman of the Southern Zonal Council, while Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay is its vice-chairman. The chief ministers of the member states serve as vice-chairman on a rotational basis, according to the ministry of home affairs.The 31st meeting was organised by the inter-state council secretariat under the ministry of home affairs, with the Tamil Nadu government serving as host.Chief ministers, Lieutenant governors and administrators of the member states and union territories, along with two senior ministers from each state, are participating in the meeting. Chief secretaries, advisers and other senior state officials, as well as senior officers from the central government, are also attending.Issues discussed at Zonal Council meetingsThe Zonal Council has a standing committee headed by the chief secretaries of member states. Issues proposed by states are first considered by the standing committee, with matters requiring further discussion subsequently placed before the Zonal Council.The Ministry of home affairs said the councils provide a platform for dialogue on matters involving two or more states, or between states and the Centre.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned ‘TEAM BHARAT’ on the basis of cooperative federalism, and the Zonal Councils have contributed towards this approach, the ministry said.The councils are advisory bodies but have increasingly been used to address regional issues and promote cooperation among states and between states and the Centre.Water, education, infrastructure on agendaThe councils discuss issues of regional and national importance, including the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for speedy investigation and disposal of rape cases involving women and children.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOther issues can include education, water sharing, civil aviation and projects involving multiple states.The Southern Zonal Council also takes up matters linked to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act and implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), among other regional concerns.According to the ministry of home affairs, 69 meetings of various Zonal Councils and their standing committees have been held since June 2014, reflecting their role as a forum for resolving disputes and coordinating on issues involving the Centre, states and union territories.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 MediaVideosMaharashtra’s Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public InterestIndia Removes Pakistan Mission Barricades After Islamabad Move, Tensions Rise Over Kashmir RemarksModi Govt’s Gen-Z Outreach: One Union Minister To Visit One University Daily‘Fuel For Free’: Chandigarh’s ‘Petrol Langar’ Turns Chaotic, Leaves People Fuming‘No Respect For Court’: Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech CaseUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun Use123PhotostoriesGenuine care or love bombing? 7 signs to spot the red flags early in a relationshipWhich type of milk has the most protein? 7 milk varieties comparedToo much salt in curry or sabzi? 9 easy ways to fix it and the science behind them7 simple hacks to restore work-life balance while working from homeFrom protecting gadgets to sealing snacks: 5 smart ways to use aluminium foil while travellingLove quote of the day by Barack Obama: “If you were going to list the 100 most popular things that I have done as president, being married to Michelle Obama is No. 1″Bigg Boss Tamil 10: From Snehan’s father’s emotional entry to Maya’s family surprise; a look at some of the show’s most emotional momentsWhy breaking noodles before cooking is considered unlucky in ChinaPrince Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain? 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The deceased was identified as Rajiv Acharya.The embassy said Israeli authorities are investigating to establish the “full facts and circumstances” of the incident, while it remains in contact with the authorities and is monitoring the case.“The Embassy of India is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Indian national, Mr Rajiv Acharya, in Israel,” the mission said in a post on X on Wednesday.The mission did not disclose the cause of Acharya’s death or provide further details about the incident.Expressing condolences to Acharya’s family, the embassy said, “The Embassy extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and stands ready to provide all possible assistance.”It added, “The Embassy will continue to closely monitor the case and remain in contact with the concerned authorities.”The development comes amid continuing tensions in West Asia. The embassy has not indicated whether the incident was connected to the broader regional situation.Earlier this month, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said India and Israel would continue to strengthen their ties after a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.“Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Together we continue to strengthen the bond between Israel and India,” Netanyahu said in a post on X.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe two leaders discussed further strengthening the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and developments in West Asia, according to the ministry of external affairs (MEA).MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the call was initiated by the Israeli side and focused on expanding cooperation across sectors.“During the conversation, it was discussed as to how we can further strengthen this bond, this friendship that we have with Israel across various sectors,” Jaiswal said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorSubhadra SrivastavaSubhadra Srivastava is a journalist with The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international and national affairs. With over three years of experience, she focuses on national and global developments, conflict, diplomacy and their impact on India. Her work combines breaking news with in-depth analysis, offering readers context and clarity on the stories shaping the world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMaharashtra’s Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public InterestIndia Removes Pakistan Mission Barricades After Islamabad Move, Tensions Rise Over Kashmir RemarksModi Govt’s Gen-Z Outreach: One Union Minister To Visit One University Daily‘Fuel For Free’: Chandigarh’s ‘Petrol Langar’ Turns Chaotic, Leaves People Fuming‘No Respect For Court’: Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra In Hate Speech CaseUS Envoy Calls J&K ‘Important Part Of India’ During 1st Kashmir Visit After Article 370 AbrogationPatna Erupts As Tejashwi Yadav Detained During RJD March Over Siwan AK-47 And Paper Leak RowPakistan’s 2 AM Panic Over Operation Sindoor Documentary: Pak Army Calls It ‘Tragedy & Comedy’Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious QuestionsSupreme Court To Form Panel On July 20 Clash, Examine Police Force And Alleged Pellet Gun Use123PhotostoriesToo much salt in curry or sabzi? 9 easy ways to fix it and the science behind them7 simple hacks to restore work-life balance while working from homeFrom protecting gadgets to sealing snacks: 5 smart ways to use aluminium foil while travellingLove quote of the day by Barack Obama: “If you were going to list the 100 most popular things that I have done as president, being married to Michelle Obama is No. 1″Bigg Boss Tamil 10: From Snehan’s father’s emotional entry to Maya’s family surprise; a look at some of the show’s most emotional momentsWhy breaking noodles before cooking is considered unlucky in ChinaPrince Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain? 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Written over 23 months, A Thought of the Day comprises 688 dated reflections by Gandhi for his confidant, disciple, and publisher, Anand T Hingorani. The manuscript, offered as lot 80, emerged as the highest-valued work in the auction. Spanning more than two decades, Hingorani’s archive brought together personal correspondence, handwritten reflections, photographs, and objects such as a peti charkha that document not only defining moments in India’s freedom struggle, but also the friendship, mentorship and deeply personal exchanges between Gandhi and HingoraniHandwritten material from the Anand T Hingorani archive alongside a peti charkha associated with the collection. The archive documents Hingorani’s long association with Mahatma Gandhi and the freedom movement. Dinesh Vazirani, co-founder of Saffronart, said the Hingorani collection was a remarkable record of Gandhi’s life and thought. “What makes this collection particularly compelling is the opportunity to see one of the most significant figures in India’s history through the lens of a close, personal relationship. The exceptional response to Lot 80 reinforces its rarity and historical significance. Together, these reflections offer a rare insight into how Gandhi lived the principles he advocated publicly, making this an especially valuable record of his thought and practice.”According to author and historian Saaz Aggarwal, Hingorani collected Gandhi’s writings systematically, an effort that Gandhi appreciated and blessed. Hingorani began following Gandhi at the age of 13, swearing to wear only khadi. Nine years later, as a law student in Karachi, he came further under his spell when Gandhi visited Sindh in February 1929, according to Aggarwal. They met in person at the Lahore Congress of 1929, and Gandhi invited him to come and stay at his Sabarmati Ashram.Anand also marched with Gandhi to Dandi (the only Sindhi to do so) in the historic salt march, which defied the British salt tax by making salt on the beach. He courted arrest five times during the civil disobedience movement.Those periods of imprisonment left him hearing-impaired. Gandhi encouraged him to try various naturopathy treatments for his condition, but also joked that being deaf was not necessarily a bad thing, since it allowed one to avoid hearing much that was not worth listening to.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn 1947, as independent India’s first government was being formed, Gandhi instructed Jawaharlal Nehru to appoint Hingorani as a cabinet minister, according to Aggarwal. Hingorani declined.Instead, he devoted himself to disseminating Gandhi’s ideas, eventually publishing more than 50 books on the Mahatma and building an extensive repository of his writings — a legacy that is now setting new benchmarks in the auction market.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Police have granted permission for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s August 22 ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune, subject to 30 conditions, including a ban on “objectionable” banners and images. The police have also directed organisers to ensure that religious sentiments are not hurt during the event.The event, billed as the ‘voice of students’, is dedicated to female students and will focus on education, safety, equality, competitive exams and career opportunities.According to the permission order issued on Wednesday, the programme will be held from 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm at the SSPMS College ground near RTO Chowk. Police expect 8,000 to 10,000 people to attend.Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, reacting to the campaign, said the event appeared to be a “monologue” rather than a dialogue with students. The CM told PTI, “Whether it is ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme or Rahul Gandhi is trying to find his political ground, I cannot say. But from what I understand, if they had held an open event of this kind, perhaps it would have been a dialogue with students.”Fadnavis alleged that entry to the event would be restricted to registered girls from Congress-affiliated educational institutions. “An attempt is being made to ensure that only people who subscribe to their ideology attend the event,” he said, adding, “Therefore, we may call it ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’, but at the same time, I would say that, with those who have been invited through Congress, this is more of a monologue than a dialogue.”Meanwhile, among the conditions, organisers have been told not to display “objectionable images, pictures or banners”. They will also be responsible for any untoward incident that results in a law-and-order situation, the order said.“No one’s religious sentiments should be hurt during the programme and responsibility for ensuring this will be on the organisers,” it stated, according to news agency PTI.Maharashtra congress vice president Mohan Joshi confirmed that permission had been granted and said the organisers would comply with all 30 conditions.Police have also directed organisers to provide adequate security, separate arrangements for men and women, sufficient entry and exit gates, drinking water, toilets, fire-safety equipment and parking facilities.Private security personnel, including women guards, and volunteers, particularly women, are to be deployed. CCTV cameras covering the venue must remain operational during the day and night.The organisers have also been directed to comply with Supreme Court directions on permissible noise levels, as well as the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.Drones have been prohibited for photography at the venue, while emergency access for police, medical and fire services must remain available.The permission is subject to a no-objection certificate from the traffic department and can be cancelled if any illegal activity affecting law and order is detected, police said. Any dispute over the venue will also lead to immediate cancellation of the permission.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe restrictions come as Pune police have imposed 14-day prohibitory orders across the city from Tuesday until August 31, citing security concerns linked to upcoming festivals and protests.Congress leader Pawan Khera has alleged that the restrictions were imposed to disrupt Gandhi’s programme. Police, however, have cited security requirements.Gandhi launched the student-focused campaign in Kota on June 17 and later addressed its second and third segments in Dehradun and Prayagraj on July 17 and August 8.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorSubhadra SrivastavaSubhadra Srivastava is a journalist with The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international and national affairs. With over three years of experience, she focuses on national and global developments, conflict, diplomacy and their impact on India. 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