VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Sydney Sweeney picks white; goes bridal in dramatic draped dress at ‘Euphoria Season 3’s LA premiere Do money plants really attract insects? The truth might surprise you | Why Allu Arjun’s birth number 8 is so powerful and what it means for his future Goa nightclub fire tragedy: Luthra brothers to walk out of jail Tensions continue in Middle East despite US ceasefire agreement; Israel says deal limited to Iran NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination from Bhabanipur, staging a show of strength with a road march from her Kalighat residence to the Alipore Survey Building in Kolkata. Flanked by supporters chanting slogans in her favour, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief walked nearly 800 metres, greeting party workers with folded hands as she sought to project confidence ahead of a high-stakes contest.Soon after filing her papers, Banerjee launched a sharp attack over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying she was “pained” by the deletion of thousands of names in Bengal. Alleging interference by the Centre led by Narendra Modi, she warned that such exercises could undermine the fairness of the election and promised legal assistance to affected voters.”I extend my greetings, my thanks, my respects, my salaam, my Jai Jinendra and Sat Shri Akaal to everyone. Today, as I filed my nomination, I want to say that along with the Bhabanipur constituency, I will work for every center and every area. We will form the government,” the TMC supremo said.Bhabanipur, long regarded as Banerjee’s political stronghold, is now emerging as a key battleground. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Suvendu Adhikari against her, turning the contest into a direct face-off reminiscent of the 2021 Nandigram election, where Adhikari defeated the chief minister. While Banerjee secured a resounding victory here in the 2021 bypoll with over 71 per cent of the vote, recent trends suggest a tightening race. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC’s lead in the segment narrowed significantly, with the BJP making inroads across several municipal wards. The party leadership has since urged cadres to avoid complacency, setting an ambitious margin target to retain the seat.The SIR exercise has further intensified the contest. Party sources claim over 40,000 names have been removed from the rolls, with many more under scrutiny, fuelling competing narratives over voter targeting. The constituency’s mixed demographic profile — spanning Bengali and non-Bengali Hindus, minorities, and migrant communities — adds another layer of unpredictability.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 MediaVideosPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Draft Tweet On US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Row Over Diplomatic CredibilityIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions RiseManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After War123PhotostoriesSamay Raina recalls suffering from an anxiety attack amid India’s Got Latent controversy; says, “I took half a bottle of sleeping pills, felt like my heart could stop anytime”Are zircon and American diamond the same?7 classic vintage decor styles that make your home look more luxuriousSkip the snooze: 5 powerful quotes to kickstart your workoutCute pet names for babies born in AprilUric acid vs creatinine: What these kidney markers really reveal about your health7 high-protein vegetarian foods other than paneer6 quick blooming flowers to sow in April10 couple-inspired house name ideas that add a personal touchHow to make protein-rich Egg Poha for breakfast at home123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaMP High CourtIran AdvisoryCarlos AlcarazIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date ‘Bumrah had no visible plan’: Irfan Pathan explains how Sooryavanshi forced world’s best to rethink 57% of Gen Z want higher pay for critical skills: here’s what you need to know before joining Atlee’s ‘AA22xA6’ is titled ‘Raaka’; Allu Arjun stuns fans with rugged new look for Deepika Padukone’s starrer Are zircon and American diamond the same? Iran-US ceasefire: Can Tehran charge toll fee in Strait of Hormuz? What international law says BENGALURU: India’s space missions may grab headlines at liftoff, but their real test begins only after the rocket falls silent. Mission operations, the long, invisible phase that keeps satellites alive for years, will define the next phase of the country’s space ambitions, Isro chairman V Narayanan said here on Wednesday.Speaking at the Spacecraft Mission Operations (SMOPs) conference, Narayanan underlined that while launches last barely 15 to 25 minutes, spacecraft must function reliably for years, sometimes up to 15. “Ensuring that the spacecraft remains fully operational in orbit… continuous monitoring, simulations, and command operations. This is a very important domain,” he said, placing mission operations at the centre of future space efforts.Narayanan spoke at a time Isro is reeling under launch failures and project delays that have come under criticism, especially given that the Indian space programme is transitioning from milestone-driven missions to sustained space activity. He pointed to three major achievements since the last SMOPs conference: the successful docking experiment in space, the Chandrayaan-3 Moon landing, and the Aditya-L1 solar mission.He described the docking experiment as particularly complex, involving two satellites moving at speeds exceeding 15,000 kmph being brought together with precision. “Any wrong command… you know what will be the end result,” he said, highlighting the risks involved.On Chandrayaan-3, Narayanan credited the mission operations teams for executing an autonomous landing sequence near the Moon’s south pole. He also noted India’s entry into an elite group of nations with the Aditya-L1 mission to study the Sun.The chairman stressed that mission operations are not limited to a single team but involve designers, software engineers, and systems specialists working together. He called their role “very significant” and often under-recognised.Looking ahead, Narayanan said technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud-based ground systems will become critical. “What was considered advanced 10 to 15 years ago is now the need of the hour,” he said.He also placed mission operations within the broader context of India’s expanding space ecosystem, pointing to increased participation from private players and start-ups. Private companies are contributing to both technological capability and talent development, he said.On human spaceflight, a programme that has seen multiple timelines announced by the Centre and Isro slip, Narayanan described it as “not just another activity” but a major step requiring sustained operational precision. Drawing a parallel with April 12, 1961 — the date of the first human spaceflight — he noted that India is now preparing for its own crewed missions.As Isro moves towards more complex missions, including future Chandrayaan-4 and 5 projects and human spaceflight, Narayanan’s message was clear: success will depend less on the spectacle of launch and more on the discipline of operations that follow.About the AuthorChethan KumarChethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor with the Times of India. Aside from specialising in Space & Science, he has reported extensively on varied topics, with special focus on defence, policy and data stories. He has covered multiple elections, too. As a young democracy grows out of adolescence, Chethan feels, there are reels of tales emerging which need to be captured. To do this, he alternates between the mundane goings-on of the Common Man and the wonder-filled worlds of scientists and scamsters, politicians and soldiers. In a career spanning nearly 18 years, he has reported from multiple datelines — Houston, Florida, Kochi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Sriharikota (AP), NH-1 (J&K Highway), New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Raichur, Bhatkal, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, to name a few — but is based out of Bengaluru, India’s science capital that also hosts the ISRO HQ.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s Draft Tweet On US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Row Over Diplomatic CredibilityIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions RiseManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After War123PhotostoriesAre zircon and American diamond the same?7 classic vintage decor styles that make your home look more luxuriousSkip the snooze: 5 powerful quotes to kickstart your workoutCute pet names for babies born in AprilUric acid vs creatinine: What these kidney markers really reveal about your health7 high-protein vegetarian foods other than paneer10 couple-inspired house name ideas that add a personal touch6 quick blooming flowers to sow in AprilHow to make protein-rich Egg Poha for breakfast at home8 animals that shed their skin in the most surprising ways123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaMP High CourtIran AdvisoryCarlos AlcarazIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date RBI policy: Why did MPC keep repo rate unchanged? RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra explains CUET UG 2026: NTA issues advisory on photo mismatch, asks candidates to upload attested certificates Adrian Grenier says to ‘leave Nate in 2006’: Takes a witty jab at ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ casting miss in new ad Google CEO Sundar Pichai: You know SpaceX, Anthropic and so on so, I think now … Kirklin Mack: Who is Kirklin Mack? YouTuber goes viral after convincing Adam Raby to rob fake bank, fans compare him to MrBeast Cap duty hours, ensure rest for resident doctors: Parliamentary panel NEW DELHI: Flagging risks to patient safety, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has raised concern over “excessive continuous duty hours” for junior and senior resident doctors, warning that fatigue-driven errors and burnout could compromise care.In its latest report, the panel has recommended that the government introduce and strictly enforce a formal “Clinical Duty Hours Regulation” policy. This should mandate fixed rest periods and monitored duty rosters, with oversight mechanisms to prevent violations.Drawing a parallel with aviation safety norms, the committee said healthcare must adopt similar fatigue management standards to reduce the risk of errors. “Safety-critical professions like civil aviation enforce strict duty hours to prevent fatigue-induced accidents,” the report noted, arguing that patient care demands comparable safeguards. The recommendation comes amid growing concern over long, unregulated shifts in teaching hospitals, where residents often work extended hours with limited rest. The panel warned that such conditions not only increase the likelihood of clinical mistakes but also contribute to burnout and mental health stress among young doctors.The issue has also been flagged by doctors’ groups. In a representation to the health ministry, the United Doctors Front (UDF) pointed out that existing norms under the Uniform Residency Scheme, 1992 already cap work at 48 hours a week and not more than 12 hours per shift, but these are widely flouted across institutions. The group has urged the government to issue binding instructions and create accountability mechanisms, including a high-level review to align medical duty hours with global safety standards.The committee’s observations gain urgency against the backdrop of rising concern over mental health issues among medical students and residents, with recent reports highlighting high stress levels and burnout.The panel has made it clear that regulating doctors’ duty hours is not just a labour issue but a patient safety imperative, and called for enforceable, monitored standards rather than advisory norms.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 MediaVideosIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions RiseManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal Provocation123Photostories7 classic vintage decor styles that make your home look more luxuriousSkip the snooze: 5 powerful quotes to kickstart your workoutCute pet names for babies born in AprilUric acid vs creatinine: What these kidney markers really reveal about your health7 high-protein vegetarian foods other than paneer10 couple-inspired house name ideas that add a personal touch6 quick blooming flowers to sow in AprilHow to make protein-rich Egg Poha for breakfast at home8 animals that shed their skin in the most surprising waysYou have heard of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol: But what if that’s not the full story and you’re reading it wrong?123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaMP High CourtIran AdvisoryCarlos AlcarazIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date ‘Bowling group not up to the mark’: Hardik Pandya’s direct take after defeat against RR OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026: Application begins today; check eligibility, direct link here Was Ray Stevens hospitalized after a serious neck injury? Here is what we know about the famed singer and the incident Volkswagen Taigun facelift launch tomorrow: Changes in Creta, Seltos rival! Copy-paste gone wrong? Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s ‘draft’ blunder on X over US-Iran ceasefire deal ‘Big money will be made’, says Trump after Iran ceasefire deal DEHRADUN: A 29-year-old man from J&K’s Baramulla district was allegedly detained by “authorities in Saudi Arabia” after he was picked up on March 25 from a health facility in Dammam, where he used to work as a ‘nurse specialist’, over a “social media post on Iran’s late supreme leader”. Incidentally, days later, Amjad Ali Bhat’s family back home in Kashmir is still struggling to know his whereabouts and has contacted embassies and govt authorities.“We only came to know about his detention when we called his contact number on March 25. It was attended by his colleague and roommate from Tamil Nadu who told us that Amjad was on his day shift at the workplace when he was picked up by ‘local authorities’,” Amjad’s elder sister, Shahida, told TOI on Tuesday.Amjad had gone to Saudi last June to join a company in Dammam. His father, Ghulam Ali, said: “Amjad’s colleague claimed that the ‘authorities’ didn’t cite any reason behind his detention nor informed him about the charges. They didn’t share the whereabouts of the detention centre or police station. We have absolutely no information about him now and are worried amid the West Asia crisis.”Ali said that “after checking his social media, we suspect that he was detained due to a post uploaded by him on his Facebook account on late Khamenei on March 3”. TOI has received a screenshot of the post.”Our family had written to the embassy of India in Riyadh and the embassy of Saudi Arabia in Delhi,” Shahida said. The Indian embassy has replied stating that they have taken up their matter with Saudi authorities, she added. Response from the Saudi embassy in India is awaited.The family also submitted an application at the local police station and sought help from the J&K govt.Meanwhile, the embassy of India in Riyadh, in its reply on April 2, stated: “The matter has been taken up with the Saudi authorities concerned. The embassy is following it up. Will keep you informed of the developments.”Amid the family’s desperate efforts, the J&K Students’ Association (JKSA) has written to the ministry of external affairs on Monday. JKSA’s national convenor Nasir Khuehami said, “The JKSA has written to minister S Jaishankar seeking urgent intervention, and raised concerns over his safety, legal status and prolonged inaccessibility…”Amjad, who is the fourth among eight siblings, including three elder sisters, is the family’s sole breadwinner. Their father is a pensioner after retiring from the handicrafts dept under Union ministry of textiles.About the AuthorKalyan DasSpecial Correspondent at The Times of India, Dehradun, covering global issues with special focus on South Asia, defence, crime, sports and human interest stories. Have profound love for knowing about food and cultures around the world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions RiseManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal Provocation123Photostories7 classic vintage decor styles that make your home look more luxuriousSkip the snooze: 5 powerful quotes to kickstart your workoutCute pet names for babies born in AprilUric acid vs creatinine: What these kidney markers really reveal about your health7 high-protein vegetarian foods other than paneer6 quick blooming flowers to sow in April10 couple-inspired house name ideas that add a personal touchHow to make protein-rich Egg Poha for breakfast at home8 animals that shed their skin in the most surprising waysYou have heard of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol: But what if that’s not the full story and you’re reading it wrong?123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaMP High CourtIran AdvisoryCarlos AlcarazIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date IPL match today, DC vs GT: Team prediction, head-to-head, pitch report, Delhi weather update | Cricket News Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: How Akshay Karanje, RR’s talent spotter, unearthed Bihar’s boy wonder PSPCL ALM recruitment 2026: Notice released for 3000 Assistant Lineman posts, applications to begin on this date Sabrina Carpenter reflects on working with her older sister, says ‘we kind of share a brain’ When Elon Musk told Sam Altman that OpenAI is on path of certain failure vs Google as… World’s most mysterious lakes that don’t flow into the sea and are becoming natural ‘dead ends’ of water | World News Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday hit back strongly at his Pakistan counterpart Khawaja Asif’s recent remarks related to striking Kolkata, warning that Islamabad should remember that “55 years ago, they suffered the consequences when Pakistan was divided into two parts” and Bangladesh was created.“If they try to attack Bengal, they will receive a befitting reply. Only God can tell how many parts they will be broken into. The Pakistani defence minister should not have issued such a provocative statement,” Rajnath said during a roadshow in Barrackpore, West Bengal. The Pakistan defence minister had recently stated that “if India tries to stage any false flag operation… we will take it to Kolkata.”Stepping up BJP’s attack over alleged illegal immigration, Rajnath claimed CM Mamata Banerjee was unwilling to stop infiltration due to votebank politics. “As far as infiltrators are concerned, I can say with confidence that Mamataji does not want to stop them because she sees them as her vote bank,” he said. “When I was home minister, we had asked for land so that fencing could be done by BSF along the border. But the land was not given. Only now has some land perhaps been given,” he said.Rajnath also sought to strike an emotional chord with Bengali voters by invoking the legacy of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, promising that a BJP govt in the state would turn the litterateur’s ancestral home into a world-class tourist destination. Through ‘Vande Mataram’, Bankim Babu transformed the geography of India into an emotional bond, he said. He said so-called secular elements fragmented ‘Vande Mataram’ and it continued to be sung in an incomplete manner. Leaders of TMC and the Communist party consistently ignored Bankim Babu’s legacy, but PM Modi has, for the first time, ensured that Bankim Babu’s legacy and ‘Vande Mataram’ receive due respect in the country.“Mamataji, I want to give you a suggestion. Do politics, but not the politics of appeasement. Politics should be based on justice and humanity, on justice and equality,” Rajnath said, spelling out TMC as ‘Total Misrule and Corruption’.Rajnath said while the entire country is progressing in terms of industry and investment, West Bengal has lagged behind. He mentioned that the people of West Bengal have made up their minds that in the elections, TMC will go and BJP will come. “Bahut hua joda ghas-phool, Bengal Maange kamal ka phool.”He criticised the CM’s statement that violence in Bengal is due to “Ram, Shyam, and Vam”, asserting that while it may be attributed to the Left, it cannot be linked to “Ram” and “Shyam”. The state govt has weakened the state’s economic condition to such an extent that Bengal’s share in the national economy, which was once around 10%, has now declined to just 6%.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions RiseManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal Provocation123PhotostoriesUric acid vs creatinine: What these kidney markers really reveal about your health7 high-protein vegetarian foods other than paneer6 quick blooming flowers to sow in April10 couple-inspired house name ideas that add a personal touchHow to make protein-rich Egg Poha for breakfast at home8 animals that shed their skin in the most surprising waysYou have heard of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol: But what if that’s not the full story and you’re reading it wrong?5 cheapest Indian states to buy gold in 202610 short baby girl names inspired by beautiful flowersFrom Divyanka Tripathi to Karishma Tanna confirming their pregnancies to Surbhi Jyoti flaunting her baby bump; TV actresses who are all set to embrace motherhood123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaUS stocks todayIran AdvisoryCarlos AlcarazIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date Djb Je Nitcon Recruitment 2026: Delhi Jal Board JE recruitment 2026 last date today for 100 posts through NITCON; check details and direct link here Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi attend ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 premiere; Sam Levinson remembers Angus Cloud and Eric Dane Kerala polls: 38% of candidates face criminal cases, 23% face serious charges From the brink to a breather: Trump’s Iran pivot buys time, not trust After February grounding, Tejas fleet set to fly again today | India News From poison to precision: Quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag’s electrifying story | More sports News Shifting formats in short time a challenge: Sai Sudharsan Emirates scheduled flight filed as charter, not allowed to overfly India till confusion sorted out UPSC ESE Mains 2026 schedule released at upsc.gov.in: Check date, shift-wise timings here RJ Balaji shares how Vignesh Shivan revealed his love for Nayanthara, says ‘My heart almost burst when he said yes’ Artemis II astronauts capture solar eclipse as they flew around far side of Moon; Mars spotted in frame ‘Not end of war’: Iran supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei cautions as Tehran agrees to two-week ceasefire with US Amjad Ali Bhat DEHRADUN: A 29-year-old man from J&K’s Baramulla district was allegedly detained by “authorities in Saudi Arabia” after he was picked up on March 25 from a health facility in Dammam, where he used to work as a ‘nurse specialist’, over a “social media post on Iran’s late supreme leader”. Incidentally, days later, Amjad Ali Bhat’s family back home in Kashmir is still struggling to know his whereabouts and has contacted embassies and govt authorities.“We only came to know about his detention when we called his contact number on March 25. It was attended by his colleague and roommate from Tamil Nadu who told us that Amjad was on his day shift at the workplace when he was picked up by ‘local authorities’,” Amjad’s elder sister, Shahida, told TOI on Tuesday.Amjad had gone to Saudi last June to join a company in Dammam. His father, Ghulam Ali, said: “Amjad’s colleague claimed that the ‘authorities’ didn’t cite any reason behind his detention nor informed him about the charges. They didn’t share the whereabouts of the detention centre or police station. We have absolutely no information about him now and are worried amid the West Asia crisis.”Ali said that “after checking his social media, we suspect that he was detained due to a post uploaded by him on his Facebook account on late Khamenei on March 3”. TOI has received a screenshot of the post.”Our family had written to the embassy of India in Riyadh and the embassy of Saudi Arabia in Delhi,” Shahida said. The Indian embassy has replied stating that they have taken up their matter with Saudi authorities, she added. Response from the Saudi embassy in India is awaited.The family also submitted an application at the local police station and sought help from the J&K govt.Meanwhile, the embassy of India in Riyadh, in its reply on April 2, stated: “The matter has been taken up with the Saudi authorities concerned. The embassy is following it up. Will keep you informed of the developments.”Amid the family’s desperate efforts, the J&K Students’ Association (JKSA) has written to the ministry of external affairs on Monday. JKSA’s national convenor Nasir Khuehami said, “The JKSA has written to minister S Jaishankar seeking urgent intervention, and raised concerns over his safety, legal status and prolonged inaccessibility…”Amjad, who is the fourth among eight siblings, including three elder sisters, is the family’s sole breadwinner. Their father is a pensioner after retiring from the handicrafts dept under Union ministry of textiles.About the AuthorKalyan DasSpecial Correspondent at The Times of India, Dehradun, covering global issues with special focus on South Asia, defence, crime, sports and human interest stories. Have profound love for knowing about food and cultures around the world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Army Releases UAV And Loitering Munition Roadmap, Focus On Drone-Centric WarfareDelhi-Dhaka Ties Reset As Bangladesh FM Arrives In India; Focus On Border, Visa, Energy & TradeManipur Erupts Again After Deadly Blast Kills 2 Children; Curfew Imposed, Internet Shutdown’Avoid Military Areas, Stay Indoors’: India Issues Advisory For Indians In Iran As Tensions RiseManipur Erupts Again: Curfew, Internet Shutdown As Violence Returns Over Killing Of Two ChildrenTejas Back In Air After Setbacks, But Reliability And Delays Raise Fresh Questions’Target Of Akhand Bharat’: Pakistan Senator Sounds Alarm Over Growing India-UAE Ties’At The Behest Of Mamata’: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s Shocking Claim On Pakistan’s Kolkata ThreatIndia Seeks US Waiver On Chabahar Amid Conflict; Iran Envoy Hints At Key Port Revival After WarBJP Calls Kharge’s ‘Snake’ Remark Dangerous, Alleges Communal Provocation123PhotostoriesUric acid vs creatinine: What these kidney markers really reveal about your health7 high-protein vegetarian foods other than paneer10 couple-inspired house name ideas that add a personal touch6 quick blooming flowers to sow in AprilHow to make protein-rich Egg Poha for breakfast at home8 animals that shed their skin in the most surprising waysYou have heard of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol: But what if that’s not the full story and you’re reading it wrong?5 cheapest Indian states to buy gold in 202610 short baby girl names inspired by beautiful flowersFrom Divyanka Tripathi to Karishma Tanna confirming their pregnancies to Surbhi Jyoti flaunting her baby bump; TV actresses who are all set to embrace motherhood123Hot PicksShreyas Iyer SisterUpdated IPL Points TablePurple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce RelationshipIPL 2026Donald TrumpB V NagarathnaUS stocks todayIran AdvisoryCarlos AlcarazIPL Points TableSchool Holidays in AprilKarnataka 2nd PUC Exam Result Date Updated: Apr 08, 2026, 09:27 IST IPL 2026, Delhi weather: Will rain play spoilsport in DC vs GT clash today? 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