VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Netanyahu calls PM Modi to discuss West Asia situation, India-Israel relations Indian-origin landlord sued in Pennsylvania for harassing tenant: Only wore khaki pants, showed photo of naked man and woman The Centre has enacted or strengthened rules including IT Rules to curb AI‑generated deepfakes The government has tightened rules for social media platforms to tackle AI-generated deepfakes and other synthetically generated content, including fake audio, video and text.Under amendments to the IT Rules made in February, platforms must clearly label permissible AI-generated content and ensure it carries traceable metadata so users can identify “synthetically generated material”.The amended rules require platforms to take measures against unlawful AI-generated content, including deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, non-consensual intimate images and AI-based impersonation. Platforms must also inform users about the “legal consequences” of creating or sharing unlawful AI-generated content.The government has cut the deadline for platforms to remove unlawful content from 36 hours to 3 hours which shall start after receiving a valid notice from the government or a court. The rules also require intermediaries to deploy “reasonable and appropriate technical measures” to prevent users from creating or disseminating unlawful synthetic content.Significant social media intermediaries must use automated tools or other technical measures to proactively detect certain unlawful content, including material depicting rape or child sexual abuse. They must also make “reasonable efforts” to identify content that is identical to material previously removed.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe government has also tightened grievance redressal timelines. Complaints involving sensitive issues such as nudity and impersonation must be addressed within 2 hours, compared with the earlier 24-hour timeline.Failure to comply with the IT Rules can result in platforms losing their safe-harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act, which protects intermediaries from liability for third-party content subject to certain conditions.The government said the measures are part of its efforts to ensure an “open, safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace” while promoting the “responsible development, deployment and adoption of AI” in India.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTrisha MahajanTrisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAtiq Ahmed’s Youngest Son Abaan Dies In Jhansi Road Accident, Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Crash‘Youth Wants CJP To Become Political Party’: Dipke, Saurav Das Announce ‘Kya Bolti Public’ CampaignBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong ConvictionJPSC-JSSC Protesters Hold Tiranga March In Ranchi Ahead Of Aug 10 Assembly Gherao Over Leak RowKanpur-Lucknow Expressway Toll Suspended After Road Slippage, NHAI Acts Against Contractor’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation123Photostories10 trendy three-letter baby names with beautiful meaningsYour 50s could decide how many years you live without dementia: Study says controlling 3 midlife health risks may add up to 12.6 healthy brain yearsJacqueline Fernandez proves charcoal is the new black in a show-stopping Manish Malhotra ensembleNo parenting book can prepare you for this: 7 powerful lessons every parent only learns through experienceNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginningInside Nagma Mirajkar’s dreamy Mumbai home: A massive living room, a balcony with stunning views and more10 money habits you should learn in your 20s to build long-term wealth15000-year-old bones and teeth reveal what humans ate before agriculture123Hot PicksSaurav DasDelhi rainAbhijeet DipkeRRB ALP CBT 2 answer keyTN Agriculture BudgetTASMAC OnlineAnkur WarikooUPI transactionsGold rate todayTop TrendingAkhilesh YadavNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeTasmac Liquor Online PurchaseJPSC ProtestNagpur Rape CaseDelhi Wife MurderAkhilesh YadavTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case US stock market today: Wall Street mixed as earnings reports drive key indices Saif Ali Khan’s sister Saba Ali Pataudi reveals why she never got married: ‘Almost married at 19, but then..after having a father like Abba (Tiger Pataudi)’ Ankur Warikoo: “My father is a failure…”: Entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo’s emotional story takes an unexpected turn and shows why children remember far more than money 80-million-year-old snake skull discovery in Brazil proves that ancient snakes conquered the three worlds at once ‘Baseless accusations’: Beijing protests Japan’s assessment of China as ‘greatest strategic challenge’ Vance over Rubio for 2028? 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NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat Thursday strongly backed the students who were protesting against NEET irregularities, saying that the “grivances of the Gen Z is genuine”.Calling “protest is a way of dialogue”, the Sangh supremo said: “I won’t say that Gen Z should not protest, but in a democracy there are ways of going about it”.The RSS chief further said that Gen Z and Gen Alpha want “logical answers” to the questions raised by them.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe also said that the “education is not a commercial business”, arguing that it should be “structured in such a way that it is available for all” and that “society should also contribute to improving status of education”.Earlier, Bhagwat urged parents to lead by example instead of blaming the younger generation, saying many of the challenges children face today stem from adults’ own behaviour.Speaking at a programme on “Motherhood in the Current Era” organised by Vishwa Mangalya Sabha, Bhagwat said Gen Z is emotional, imitative and responds to what it perceives as genuine.He also observed that today’s youth view authority figures as equals or friends, adding that questioning authority has always been a part of adolescence. Families, he said, should encourage teamwork and open communication instead of confrontation.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. On off days, when not turning pages or learning русский, he lives in the reverie of “what ifs” and “how abouts.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAtiq Ahmed’s Youngest Son Abaan Dies In Jhansi Road Accident, Conflicting Accounts Emerge Over Crash‘Youth Wants CJP To Become Political Party’: Dipke, Saurav Das Announce ‘Kya Bolti Public’ CampaignBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong ConvictionJPSC-JSSC Protesters Hold Tiranga March In Ranchi Ahead Of Aug 10 Assembly Gherao Over Leak RowKanpur-Lucknow Expressway Toll Suspended After Road Slippage, NHAI Acts Against Contractor’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation123Photostories10 trendy three-letter baby names with beautiful meaningsYour 50s could decide how many years you live without dementia: Study says controlling 3 midlife health risks may add up to 12.6 healthy brain yearsJacqueline Fernandez proves charcoal is the new black in a show-stopping Manish Malhotra ensembleNo parenting book can prepare you for this: 7 powerful lessons every parent only learns through experienceNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginningInside Nagma Mirajkar’s dreamy Mumbai home: A massive living room, a balcony with stunning views and more10 money habits you should learn in your 20s to build long-term wealth15000-year-old bones and teeth reveal what humans ate before agriculture123Hot PicksSaurav DasDelhi rainAbhijeet DipkeRRB ALP CBT 2 answer keyTN Agriculture BudgetTASMAC OnlineAnkur WarikooUPI transactionsGold rate todayTop TrendingAkhilesh YadavNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeTasmac Liquor Online PurchaseJPSC ProtestNagpur Rape CaseDelhi Wife MurderAkhilesh YadavTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Aug 06, 2026, 19:12 IST UPSSSC PET 2026 registration begins at upsssc.gov.in; apply by September 1 ‘You will always remain my beloved’: Sarathkumar expresses everlasting love for wife Radhika, recalls proposal and thanks Vijayakanth Find the diamond ring hidden among piles of carrots and bunnies; You are a genius if you spot it in a minute! 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NEW DELHI: The Centre has selected 20 indigenous foundation-model proposals for support and sanctioned over 93 lakh hours of subsidised computing capacity as part of its effort to reduce India’s dependence on foreign artificial intelligence infrastructure and technologies.In a written reply in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, minister of state for electronics and information technology Jitin Prasada said the proposals were selected from 506 applications received under the IndiaAI Mission. They include 12 large multimodal models and eight small language models, with the intellectual property remaining with the developers.Among the models already launched are Sarvam AI’s 30-billion and 105-billion parameter models and Indus, Gnani.AI’s speech-to-speech model, BharatGen’s multilingual models and Avataar AI’s video-generation model.The IndiaAI Mission, approved in March 2024 with an outlay of Rs 10,371.92 crore over five years, is aimed at creating domestic capabilities in computing, foundation models, applications, research and responsible AI.The government has empanelled 15 computing service providers and approved subsidised computing support for 237 projects, involving 93.18 lakh GPU hours. It has also issued a purchase order for a high-performance AI computing system of around 1.1 exaflops at the National Informatics Centre’s data centre in Shastri Park, Delhi.Eleven national-level hackathons and innovation challenges have so far resulted in 62 AI prototypes, of which 20 have been deployed in public-sector institutions. The government has also approved 58 AI centres of excellence across states and Union territories. Of these, work has begun on 22 centres in 13 states and UTs.Another 13 projects have been selected to work on AI safety issues such as bias, privacy, algorithm audits, explainability and machine unlearning.Prasada said India was also strengthening the wider technology ecosystem through the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, which has an outlay of Rs 3,660 crore. Twenty-five technology innovation hubs have been established at academic institutions in areas including AI, robotics, cybersecurity, quantum technology and fintech.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOn semiconductors, the minister said 12 manufacturing projects involving committed investments of Rs 1.64 lakh crore had been approved under the Semicon India programme, with three having started commercial production.The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 on July 15 with an outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore. The programme will support Indian-designed chips, semiconductor fabrication and packaging units, and the production of materials, gases and equipment required by the industry.The government acknowledged that India’s AI computing ecosystem currently depends on imported graphics processing units procured through approved service providers. It said the IndiaAI and semiconductor missions were intended to progressively build domestic capabilities across the AI supply chain.Citing Stanford’s Global AI Vibrancy Report of November 2025, the reply said India ranked third globally in AI competitiveness and was the second-largest contributor to AI projects on GitHub.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong ConvictionJPSC-JSSC Protesters Hold Tiranga March In Ranchi Ahead Of Aug 10 Assembly Gherao Over Leak RowKanpur-Lucknow Expressway Toll Suspended After Road Slippage, NHAI Acts Against Contractor’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe123PhotostoriesNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginningInside Nagma Mirajkar’s dreamy Mumbai home: A massive living room, a balcony with stunning views and more10 money habits you should learn in your 20s to build long-term wealth15000-year-old bones and teeth reveal what humans ate before agricultureFrom tiger cubs to penguin chicks: 7 incredible places to witness baby animals in the wildSuriya says the secret to his 20-year marriage with Jyotika is surprisingly simple: ‘Keep loving every day’Why Indians eat pickle with every meal: Is there actually a reason?Is 10,000 steps really necessary? 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Row over Indian woman’s dancing video as she’s baselessly accused of visa fraud; attorney says she’s US citizen IIT Guwahati researchers develop portable device that quickly detects toxic metals in water NEW DELHI: Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a portable optical sensing device that can quickly detect toxic metals, fluoride and bacteria in water samples, offering a low-cost tool for on-site water-quality checks in rural areas and places without easy access to laboratories.Named E-Eye, the device has detected arsenic, lead, iron, chromium, fluoride and Escherichia coli bacteria during laboratory tests, the institute said on Thursday. The estimated cost of the device is about Rs 3,500, with each sample test costing around Rs 2.The device uses a chemical reaction that produces a coloured compound. The intensity of the colour changes according to the concentration of the contaminant. E-Eye analyses the colour through optical sensing, converts the reading into digital data and displays the concentration of the toxicant.According to the researchers, the portable system can be deployed directly at water sources, unlike conventional testing equipment that generally requires samples to be taken to laboratories. It can also wirelessly transmit test results to water-treatment facilities.The team said E-Eye’s results were comparable with those obtained through standard UV-Visible and Atomic Absorption spectrophotometers. More than 2,700 samples have been tested using the device, it added.“The device operates on the Beer-Lambert law and combines optical sensing with digital electronics to generate accurate quantitative measurements. Our device has been able to successfully detect toxicants such as arsenic, lead, iron, chromium, fluoride, and Escherichia coli bacteria,” said Tapas K Mandal, professor in IIT Guwahati’s department of chemical engineering.The researchers said the device could support water-quality monitoring under the Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission, which seeks to provide tap water to rural households while ensuring that the water supplied is safe.Apart from drinking water, E-Eye can be used to test environmental and biological samples, vegetables, food products, tea, herbal products, soil and milk, the institute said. It may also help industries monitor liquid effluents containing heavy metals, bacteria and odour-causing compounds.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe research, supported by a grant from the ministry of electronics and information technology, has been published in the IEEE Sensors Journal. The team includes IIT Guwahati professors Mandal and Harshal B Nemade, along with researchers from the institute, KIIT Bhubaneswar and Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Kolkata.The researchers have set up ENVIONIX Labs Pvt Ltd to commercialise the technology and are exploring an industry partnership for its transfer. They are also working to integrate solar panels and cloud connectivity into the device for remote monitoring and data management.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong ConvictionJPSC-JSSC Protesters Hold Tiranga March In Ranchi Ahead Of Aug 10 Assembly Gherao Over Leak RowKanpur-Lucknow Expressway Toll Suspended After Road Slippage, NHAI Acts Against Contractor’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe123PhotostoriesNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginningInside Nagma Mirajkar’s dreamy Mumbai home: A massive living room, a balcony with stunning views and more10 money habits you should learn in your 20s to build long-term wealth15000-year-old bones and teeth reveal what humans ate before agricultureFrom tiger cubs to penguin chicks: 7 incredible places to witness baby animals in the wildSuriya says the secret to his 20-year marriage with Jyotika is surprisingly simple: ‘Keep loving every day’Why Indians eat pickle with every meal: Is there actually a reason?Is 10,000 steps really necessary? 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These 7 dog breeds are the perfect fit Bible Quote Of The Day, 06 August, 2026: “They may forget, but I will not forget you” – a comforting message from God for those struggling in silence ‘We are not enemies’: Rijiju meets Rahul to break Parliament logjam over Delimitation, FCRA In 1986, Australia eradicated rabbits from an island stripped bare by 150 years of grazing; native vegetation and seabird habitat are returning A courtroom verdict and a fatal crash dominate the day’s news. Tejpal convicted: Bombay HC overturned Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, convicted him in the 2013 rape case and sentenced him to 10 years in prison.Fatal crash: Atiq Ahmed’s son Abaan and his friend Sonu were killed after their SUV crashed into a divider in Jhansi.No poll plunge: CJP said it will stay out of electoral politics for now and continue functioning as a public pressure group.Soren under fire: Jharkhand job aspirants demanded CM Hemant Soren’s resignation and announced an Assembly gherao on August 10.Tax Bill passed: Lok Sabha cleared the Taxation Amendment Bill without debate amid Opposition protests and disruptions.Here are top 5 news of the day:HC convicts ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in rape case, sentences him to 10 years imprisonmentThe Bombay high court convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in a rape case and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment, overturning a trial court’s 2021 acquittal. The case relates to the alleged rape of a colleague in the elevator of a starred hotel in Goa in 2013. The high court was hearing the Goa government’s appeal against the acquittal and granted Tejpal two weeks to surrender. Read full storyAtiq Ahmed’s son Abaan killed in Jhansi road accidentAbaan, the son of deceased gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, was killed in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi after the SUV he was travelling in crashed into a divider. His friend Sonu also died in the accident, while three others sustained injuries and were admitted to a medical college for treatment. According to police, the Hyundai Creta was travelling from Prayagraj to Jhansi when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to hit the divider. Read full storyCJP rules out electoral politics, to continue as pressure groupThe Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) said it will continue to function as a public pressure group instead of entering electoral politics for now. The announcement came after a two-day meeting of the party’s core team in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Founder Abijeet Dipke said the organisation will focus on building a nationwide citizens’ movement on issues such as unemployment, education, transparency, accountability and institutional reforms, while also launching a campaign titled “Kya Bolti Public.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines” Read full storyJharkhand job aspirants demand Hemant Soren’s resignation amid recruitment protestsStudents protesting alleged irregularities in Jharkhand’s government recruitment process intensified their agitation, demanding chief minister Hemant Soren’s resignation over the government’s failure to address their concerns. A hunger-striking protester called Soren “unfit” to hold office, accusing him of ignoring the demonstrations despite returning from Bengaluru. The protesters also announced plans to gherao the state Assembly on August 10, saying they would continue their agitation until their demands are met. Read full storyLok Sabha clears Taxation Amendment Bill amid opposition protestsThe Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill without any discussion as persistent sloganeering by Opposition members disrupted proceedings. The legislation, which also amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, aims to attract greater foreign investment, boost domestic electronics manufacturing and simplify the use of India-based data centres by overseas cloud service providers. Following its passage, the House was adjourned for the day. Read full storyGet 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 MediaVideosBombay HC Convicts Tehelka Founder Tarun Tejpal In 2013 Sexual Assault Case; Reverses 2021 AcquittalThe Bankipur Effect: How One Bypoll Has Put BJP’s Upper-Caste Strategy Under The SpotlightSupreme Court Frees Man After 22 Years In Jail, Overturns Wrong ConvictionJPSC-JSSC Protesters Hold Tiranga March In Ranchi Ahead Of Aug 10 Assembly Gherao Over Leak RowKanpur-Lucknow Expressway Toll Suspended After Road Slippage, NHAI Acts Against Contractor’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe123PhotostoriesNot everything you were taught was meant to set you free: 8 beliefs every woman needs to unlearn to finally live life on her own terms5 simple ways to reheat pizza so it tastes fresh again: Which method works best and why5 subtle signs the universe is preparing you for a new beginningInside Nagma Mirajkar’s dreamy Mumbai home: A massive living room, a balcony with stunning views and more10 money habits you should learn in your 20s to build long-term wealth15000-year-old bones and teeth reveal what humans ate before agricultureFrom tiger cubs to penguin chicks: 7 incredible places to witness baby animals in the wildSuriya says the secret to his 20-year marriage with Jyotika is surprisingly simple: ‘Keep loving every day’Why Indians eat pickle with every meal: Is there actually a reason?Is 10,000 steps really necessary? 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