VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html JAMMU: Three members of a family died, and two others were injured after an SUV skidded off a hilly road and plunged into a gorge in J&K’s Reasi district, officials said Wednesday.“The accident occurred near Panasa village late Tuesday night when the driver of a Sumo lost control while negotiating a curve on the road from Thanole to Thub village,” an official said.The deceased were identified as Prem Singh (50), his wife Santoshi Devi (45), both residents of Thub village in Reasi, and Singh’s mother-in-law Durgi Devi (70), of Jij village.Rescuers retrieved the bodies from the mangled vehicle. The bodies were shifted to the primary health centre, Panasa, for postmortem.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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(Left Photo: @AminaJMohammed) United Nations, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed will visit India later this month and discuss the world body’s cooperation with New Delhi as well as the country’s engagement in advancing sustainable development.Mohammed, who will be in China this week and then head to Mongolia, will stop over in India on her way back to New York.During her visit to India from August 26-28, she will meet with senior government officials in New Delhi “to discuss UN-India cooperation and India’s engagement in advancing sustainable development,” Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said at the daily press briefing here Wednesday.In India, Mohammed will also meet with students at the Indian Institute of Technology to “exchange on the opportunities and challenges to leverage digital innovation in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.”In China, she will convene the third dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and Human Development Thursday and Friday, Dujarric said, adding that the convening is part of a global series of high-level dialogues bringing together leading thinkers from around the country, the region and the world to “examine how one of humanity’s most transformative technologies is shaping human progress.”On August 23, she will head to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, on behalf of the Secretary-General, to attend the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17).During the visit, she will underscore the need to accelerate land restoration, strengthen resilience, and advance sustainable development in the face of the growing challenges posed by desertification, land degradation and drought, he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe deputy secretary-general will be back in New York on August 28.Mohammed had previously visited India in July 2023, which was her first visit to the country since her reappointment as the UN deputy secretary-general for a second five-year term in January 2022.She had met with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and had also travelled to Bengaluru, where she interacted with experts from premier information and technology research institutions and industry representatives to discuss India’s achievements in the digital technology domain that could be replicated in the Global South for addressing developmental challenges.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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The right choice may demand temporary discomfort but often brings lasting growth, strength, and peace”; What the engineer-turned-monk advises on making difficult choices today for a better tomorrow Pisces Horoscope Today, August 20, 2026: Jupiter adds luck, but wisdom still matters ‘Economic D-Day’: Trump warns countries supporting Iran of ‘tremendous consequences’ ‘Attu’ actress Archenaa Ravi gets engaged to ‘Manjummel Boys’ producer Shawn Antony after reportedly dating since 2023 – PICS Saturn Retrograde in Revati: These Zodiac Signs May Get a Second Chance at Financial Stability, Career Redemption, and Long-Term Peace DRDO invites Indian defence firms to be its partner for development, production of strategic weapons | India News Aug 20, 2026, 06:17 IST Christian metal band Demon Hunter files trademark lawsuit against streaming giant over animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, claims confusion over music, shows and merchandise Bhagavad Gita Quote Of The Day: Why external praise is the silent killer of peace – This Krishna wisdom changes everything ‘Economic D-Day’: Trump warns Iran of ‘unprecedented economic warfare’ NCERT recasts political science textbook panel; 4 with RSS links among 20 members Aug 20, 2026, 06:00 IST Paternity test of child can be allowed in marital dispute: SC Five minutes, 28 covers, 300 tyres: How Galle’s 130-member groundstaff beat the rain ‘Awarapan 2’ box office collection day 6: The Emraan Hashmi starrer sees drop on Wednesday, crosses Rs 150 crore worldwide NEW DELHI: Six months after bringing back a pregnant Sunali Khatun and her son from Bangladesh on orders of SC, her father’s counsel Wednesday informed the court that her husband has also been repatriated to India and joined the family in Bengal.Sunali and her family were picked up from Delhi during an identification verification drive on June 24 last year and all members of them were pushed into Bangladesh from Assam on June 26.Sunali’s father Bhodu Sekh had moved Calcutta HC, which had termed the deportations illegal and directed govt to bring them back Govt appealed against the HC order before SC, on whose directions Sunali and her son were brought back on Dec 5, 2025. tnnGet the latest India News and Live updates. 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(PTI) NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW: CM Yogi Adityanath Wednesday invited Japanese companies to make UP their “second home” as the state received a major investment boost with the virtual groundbreaking of two Japan-backed projects worth Rs 3,191 crore in the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority region.Addressing the inaugural session of UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 in New Delhi, Yogi pitched the state as a long-term industrial partner for Japan, calling for cooperation not only in manufacturing but also in technology, research and development, skill development and global supply chains. “We want them to consider UP their second industrial home,” the CM said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe event was attended by over 200 Japanese investors and business leaders, led by Kotaro Nagasaki, governor of Yamanashi prefecture.The projects are the outcome of investment outreach, with the CM visiting Japan in Feb and inviting companies there to invest in UP.Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted opportunities for Japanese investment in agriculture, electronics, semiconductors, railways, defence and emerging technologies. Nagasaki said green hydrogen, tourism and governance have emerged as areas of future cooperation.The meet will continue till Aug 23, with the delegation visiting Agra, Lucknow, Varanasi and Sarnath to explore cultural, tourism and business opportunities across the state.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi 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 UseManipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As NRC Demand Intensifies Ahead Of 2027 Census DeadlineAAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Delhi Jal Board ‘Corruption’ Case; Kejriwal Hits Out At BJP123PhotostoriesBigg Boss 20: From Mary Kom and Mouni Roy to Rajat Bedi, Rumoured contestants of Salman Khan-hosted show5 tips to improve your communication skills10 baby girl names that feel effortlessly elegant and modern5 easy-to-do beauty secrets that make you look effortlessly expensiveOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals whether you’re judgmental or too hard on yourselfBigg Boss Malayalam 8: Celebrities who can shine in the showStop saying sorry for choosing yourself: 7 things every woman should never feel guilty about, according to Ankur WarikooWhy do Indian brides wear black beads on their mangalsutra? The tradition, belief, and symbolism explainedFrom Orry to Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna and others: Net worth of popular Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestantsLung cancer story is changing in India: Why doctors are looking at the air we breathe, not just the habits we have123Hot PicksIndia Oil ExportsBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKiren RijijuBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir Libra Horoscope Today, August 20, 2026: Don’t wait for the perfect script NEW DELHI: Accused of not answering any questions relating to a land-grabbing case, counsel for Sumit Roy, the PA to TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, attempted to brush the issue aside Wednesday by saying the accused had a constitutional right to remain silent. He was, however, countered by Supreme Court, which said the police had an equal right to arrest.Solicitor general Tushar Mehta submitted in sealed cover the details of the modus operandi adopted by Roy in the Salboni land-grabbing case, in which Calcutta HC had refused him anticipatory bail. On appeal, SC had granted him interim pre-arrest bail on the condition that he would present himself before the investigation officer daily and cooperate with the probe.Mehta said though Roy appeared before the IO, he refused to answer the questions posed to him.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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The tradition, belief, and symbolism explainedFrom Orry to Rubina Dilaik, Gaurav Khanna and others: Net worth of popular Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestantsLung cancer story is changing in India: Why doctors are looking at the air we breathe, not just the habits we have123Hot PicksIndia Oil ExportsBank holidays this weekAzam KhanCSBC resultJharkhand ProtestJSSC-CGL exam cancelledGold rate todayZepto internshipTN maternity leaveTop TrendingKiren RijijuBengaluru MurderRahul GandhiBhopal MurderKerala MurderKiren RijijuAbhijeet DipkeSatyaki SavarkarBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir Virgo Horoscope Today, August 20, 2026: The body can feel the strain of long hours of work NEW DELHI: ED Tuesday conducted follow-up searches at nine premises in Kozhikode related to people mentioned in the handwritten notes of Veena, the daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, which it had seized in May.On Wednesday, the agency alleged that the seizure of handwritten accounts and digital devices from Veena revealed that she had been party to undisclosed transactions of over Rs 20 crore in India and Rs 85 lakh related to Dubai.ED had conducted searches in May in connection with a money laundering case related to fraud by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited.The handwritten accounts contained the names of persons, amounts handled/spent, amounts transferred to Dubai, etc, the agency said. ED further said the digital devices contained the photograph of a SIM card obtained in the name of another person for use in a Wi-Fi router. tnnGet the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: With Congress Working Committee (CWC) sticking to its 1937 resolution that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung, BJP national president Nitin Nabin Thursday said, “Congress has now institutionalised the insult to Vande Matram.”Nabin said Congress, which had recently tried to pass off its disrespect for the national song as just a coincidence, in its pursuit of vote bank politics has adopted “a formal resolution not to sing the national song in full”.BJP said Congress is showing the same stubbornness against the full version of the national song that the Muslim League had then summoned, forcing its leadership to capitulate and make a series of concessions to M A Jinnah.”Congress has removed any doubt over it being the Muslim League of today. There is no doubt that their commitment to the country is suspect,” BJP said, as it lit into the party for preferring its resolution adopted during British rule to a law passed by Parliament making any insult to national song a penal offence.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”They have shown the contempt for thousands of those martyrs who, inspired by Vande Matram, sacrificed their lives for country ‘s freedom,” Nabin added.BJP spokesman Sudhanshu Trivedi said Congress had then made a series of concessions to Muslim League, including an assurance to Jinnah from Nehru that cow slaughter will be permitted and Muslim League’s flag will share the space with the flag of Congress. “Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru mention the correspondence,” he said.Trivedi said Congress had also agreed to a separate electorate for Muslims, which allowed the community its exclusive share of seats, firming up the Muslim League’s political base among them.”Congress has proven it considers itself above the country and its resolution above the powers of the Constitution that empower Parliament,” he added.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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