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Some barricades reportedly broke as the crowd surged, leaving several devotees injured.The injured were taken to Charak Hospital for treatment, while Ujjain Collector and Superintendent of Police reached the spot and took charge of the situation.However, the temple administration denied that any chaos or stampede had occurred inside the temple and said devotees were continuing to have darshan without disruption.Temple administration denies stampedeMahakal Temple administrator Pratham Kaushik told ANI that darshan at the Nagchandreshwar Temple was continuing smoothly despite the unusually large crowd.”On the occasion of Nag Panchami, darshan at Nag Chandreshwar Mandir at Shri Mahakaleshwar Mandir is continuously going on…So, it is important to clarify that no chaos or any such incident has occurred at the temple. All devotees are having darshan at the temple seamlessly. Due to Nag Panchami and Sawan Somvar today, a massive number of devotees had darshan today. Till 12 noon today, more than 6 lakh devotees had darshan of Bhagwan Nag Chandreshwar and more than 2 lakh devotees had darshan of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar. All devotees have been provided every possible facilities by the temple administration. Darshan continues at the temple.”The temple administration said the large turnout was linked to Nag Panchami coinciding with Monday during the holy month of Shravan.The Nagchandreshwar Temple, located atop the Mahakaleshwar Temple, opens only once a year for 24 hours on the occasion of Nag Panchami. Thousands of devotees gather to seek the blessings of Lord Nagchandreshwar during the annual opening.Devotees report injuries near Harsiddhi ChaurahaWhile the temple administration denied any incident inside the temple, reports emerged of devotees being injured in the area around Harsiddhi Chauraha.A woman whose son was admitted to hospital told ANI that he was injured after being caught under a barricade while heading towards the temple.”This occurred at Harsiddhi Chauraha. He came under a barricade when he was going for a darshan at Nath Chandreshwar Mandir. A stampede had broken out there. Nobody helped him. Only one man carried him here…” she said.One of the injured, Sagar, said he had been waiting in the queue for several hours before the incident occurred.”I was in the queue at Mahakal Mandir for the darshan. After seven to eight hours, I reached Harsiddhi Chauraha. We stood there for two hours. The crowd was swelling and since it was time for the aarti, we were stopped there. Suddenly, the barricades were opened and a stampede broke out,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe said he was trapped and injured after the barricades collapsed.”The tent fell, and all the barricades fell too. Both of my legs were caught under the barricade. One of my legs is fractured. The arrangements were really poor at the temple. Nobody helped me. Only one man came and helped me; he carried me to a health camp, from where I was taken away in an ambulance,” Sagar was quoted as saying by news agency ANI. Chaos was also reported near Bada Ganesh Temple, Neelkanth Square and along the route from Kark Raj Parking towards the Harsiddhi entrance.Officials subsequently reached the affected areas and worked to restore order as devotees continued to arrive at the temple complex.The incident occurred amid one of the year’s biggest religious gatherings in Ujjain, with the simultaneous observance of Nag Panchami and Sawan Somvar drawing lakhs of devotees to the Mahakaleshwar temple.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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The Court and its Registry will remain closed on August 27, 2026, with August 22 designated a full working day under the revised schedule. (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court and its Registry will remain closed on Thursday, August 27, 2026, while Saturday, August 22, will be a full working day after the Full Court accepted a request for the additional holiday.The Supreme Court circular dated August 14, 2026, declares Thursday, August 27, a holiday for the Court and its Registry. Saturday, August 22, will be a full working day, with Registry offices functioning until 5pm. (Photo: ANI)The change followed a request from the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA), according to a circular issued by the Supreme Court’s Administrative General Branch.The revised schedule will leave the Court and Registry closed for three consecutive days, from August 26 to August 28. The Court calendar already lists August 26 and August 28 as holidays.The Supreme Court and its Registry will work a full day on August 22 to make up for the August 27 holiday. Registry offices will remain open until 5pm that Saturday.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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We are surprised that within 24 hours of this, Congress leader P Chidambaram has said that he is proud of being a ‘Dimagi Naxal,'” Trivedi said.His remarks came a day after Chidambaram responded to PM Modi’s Independence Day speech by saying, “I am proud to be a dimagi naxal!”Trivedi then cited a statement made by Manmohan Singh on April 13, 2006, when the former prime minister described Naxalism as a major internal security challenge.Also read -‘Proud to be a dimagi naxal’: P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi”I want to remind Congress and P Chidambaram that on 13th April 2006, former PM Dr Manmohan Singh said, “It would not be an exaggeration to say that the problem of Naxalism is the single biggest internal security challenge ever faced by our country”,” Trivedi said.”I want to ask the Congress – who was right, Dr Manmohan Singh or P Chidambaram?” he added.Chidambaram’s response to PM ModiChidambaram’s remarks came after PM Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, warned about what he described as a ‘dimagi naxal’ or Naxal mindset.PM Modi said armed Naxalism was nearing its end but cautioned that people with an ideological Naxal mindset could continue to pose a threat.”Even if these naxals are gone, but the ‘dimagi naxal’ (people with naxal thinking), are looking for an opportunity, looking to see ways of violence, and trying to drag the country to a wrong path,” PM Modi said.He also urged people to “identify and isolate” those he accused of seeking opportunities to promote violence and unrest.Chidambaram’s response followed criticism from other Congress leaders over the Prime Minister’s remarks. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused PM Modi of reviving labels such as “urban naxal” and “dimagi naxal” to target political opponents.”First, you make derogatory remarks–calling them ‘Urban Naxals’ or ‘Mental Naxals’–but later, you accept the very demands your political opponents were making,” Ramesh said, according to ANI.BJP-Congress clash over NaxalismThe BJP has defended PM Modi’s remarks and sought to frame the debate around internal security and ideological challenges, while the Congress has questioned the use of terms such as ‘dimagi Naxal’ against political critics.Trivedi’s attack specifically sought to contrast the Congress’ current response with the position taken by the Congress-led UPA government under Manmohan Singh.PM Modi had also said that the government had prioritised eliminating Naxalism since coming to power in 2014, claiming that decades of Maoist violence had damaged the lives and aspirations of young people and resulted in the deaths of security personnel.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”In 2014, when you gave us the opportunity we had decided that we will rid the country of naxalism, and today I am happy to announce that naxalism does not have even the strength for breathing,” PM Modi said.The remarks have triggered a wider political debate over the distinction between armed Naxalism, ideological opposition and dissent, with opposition parties accusing the government of using the terminology to target its critics.The BJP has maintained that the term refers to individuals or ideological networks that it believes indirectly support or promote anti-national narratives.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 MediaVideos7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day‘Came From The Top’: Mahua Moitra Alleges Late-Night Pressure, Seeks Speaker Om Birla’s InterventionDid Congress Leaders Signal Stop? 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In his letter dated August 14, but revealed on Monday, Rahul expressed solidarity with the protesters, calling their demands legitimate and their protest peaceful.The LoP also noted that some students remain on an indefinite hunger strike and urged the government to resolve their remaining concerns.”The Congress party believes that the right to peaceful protest as enshrined in the Constitution of India is one of the central pillars of our democracy. We have, therefore, offered our full support to students protesting paper leaks and irregularities in the education system over the last few months. It is also our belief that the Indian education system has been captured by the RSS and BJP and transformed into a tool for the exploitation and oppression of students. It is no longer the robust knowledge system that it used to be a decade ago,” said Rahul in the letter.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”As you are aware, students in Jharkhand have also been protesting irregularities in the State recruitment examinations. Their protest has been peaceful, and their demands are legitimate. I appreciate that the Jharkhand government has begun a dialogue with them through a committee instituted by you. I believe that there is also agreement on several demands raised by the students. However, the protests continue, and some students remain on an indefinite hunger strike,” he added.Further expanding on his support for students, the Congress leader said, “The youth of India is its future. We owe them our solidarity and support at this moment of crisis. Please do your utmost to hear them out and take appropriate action towards the resolution of this issue.”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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(File Photo) NEW DELHI: A doctor’s disciplinary record may soon follow them across the country, with the National Medical Commission proposing to link the National Medical Register with state registers to track licence status, suspension, removal and other disciplinary action.The proposal is part of the draft Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, published on August 11. The NMR will serve as a central repository of doctors’ registration details and disciplinary orders issued by State Medical Councils, NMC or its Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB).The NMR will record whether a doctor’s licence is active or inactive, along with details of disciplinary action. NMC and EMRB will also be able to seek records from State Medical Councils and monitor compliance.Under the draft, complaints of professional misconduct, unethical conduct or medical negligence will be handled by the State Medical Council in whose jurisdiction the alleged incident occurred. Its decision will be reflected against the doctor’s credentials in the online register.If another State Medical Council recommends disciplinary action, it will also be reflected in the NMR and automatically updated in the doctor’s primary state register. The two registers will be electronically synchronised.The draft also proposes a unified registration portal. Once a doctor is registered with a State Medical Council and receives an NMR unique identification number, they can practise in any state or Union Territory without fresh registration or a licence.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA medical licence will continue to be valid for five years. If it is not renewed within three months of expiry, the registration will be marked inactive and the doctor cannot practise.Existing doctors without an NMR UID will have to update their details through the EMRB portal within a timeframe to be decided by the board. No fee will be charged for obtaining the UID.Doctors whose registration or licence application is rejected can appeal to EMRB within 30 days. If the appeal is allowed, the State Medical Council will have to grant the registration or licence within 15 days.The draft also proposes a good-standing certificate for foreign doctors and allows temporary registration for those undergoing postgraduate or super-specialty courses for up to 24 months.The regulations are still in draft form. NMC has invited objections and suggestions before finalising them. The earlier draft published on April 7, 2026, has also been withdrawn.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day‘Came From The Top’: Mahua Moitra Alleges Late-Night Pressure, Seeks Speaker Om Birla’s InterventionDid Congress Leaders Signal Stop? 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