VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html California woman refused to sell her home despite repeated lucrative offers; developers eventually built a 246-unit apartment complex around her house covering five acres | World News NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for claiming that standing through the full rendition of Vande Mataram pushes the limits of human endurance.BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan said that Tharoor’s remark was at odds with the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who gave their lives for the country’s independence while uttering “Vande Mataram.””Senior Congress leader states that the full original rendition of Vande Mataram, which takes 3 minutes and 10 seconds, is too lengthy for people to stand through respectfully and patiently,” Kesavan said in a social media post on X.”Is this not extremely ironic coming from the servile Congress party, which for more than 75 long years has patiently and sycophantically been kowtowing to the Nehru-Gandhi first family. Such callous remarks deeply dishonour and disrespect the selfless sacrifices of generations of freedom fighters who patriotically gave up their lives uttering “Vande Mataram” for our nation’s independence,” he added.Kesavan also accused Congress of showing disdain towards the song, claiming that the hesitance stems from appeasement politics and discomfort with traditional national symbols.”From Nehru’s Congress which truncated Vande Mataram to Rahul Gandhi, bitter disdain and antipathy of the Congress party against Vande Mataram persists. In a letter dated June 21, 1948, to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Jawaharlal Nehru with his Macaulay colonial mindset said Vande Mataram’s tune was not suitable for foreign orchestra and bands. Nehru demeaned Vande Mataram stating it was unfit to be our National Anthem,” the BJP spokesperson said.”We are truly thankful to PM @narendramodi ji for restoring the respect and honour of Vande Mataram and making sure it is rendered in its glorious original form at public events – and for the first time ever at the Red Fort this Independence Day. PM Modi ji has ensured a fitting tribute to the generations of brave heroes and heroines who selflessly sacrificed for our nation’s freedom,” he added.Earlier in the day, Tharoor questioned the practical implications of the Vande Mataram amendment, saying the requirement to sing the National Song in full at official functions could result in audiences standing for several minutes before and after events.In a post on X, Tharoor said the President had assented to the amendment, which was passed in Parliament without discussion. He said the amended provision requires the full National Song to be sung at the beginning and end of official functions, in addition to the National Anthem.”The President has assented to the #VandeMataram Amendment, passed without discussion in Parliament, which requires the singing of the National Song in full at the start and ending of any official function, in addition to the National Anthem.”As one who greatly respects both, and can sing the first two stanzas of the former (but not the other four, which were never required till now) as well as the entire anthem, i would like to point to just one practical consideration our zealots appear to have overlooked: human nature,” Tharoor added.”‘Jana Gana Mana’ requires audiences to stand respectfully and focus their attention for a reasonable 52 seconds. The National Song in full takes 3 minutes and 10 seconds. Tamil Nadu has just decided that both will be preceded by the State Song in Tamil for another 2 minutes. Do we really expect audiences to stand still and respectfully for six minutes before and after every function, a total of 12 extra minutes? Can respect and patience be legislated? I fear that the intent of the Bill, to promote greater respect for the National Song, will not be achieved, but its opposite may well be,” he further said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPresident Droupadi Murmu had given her assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending statutory protection under the law to the national song Vande Mataram.The national song Vande Mataram will be sung during the Independence Day celebrations at the iconic Red Fort on August 15.The Union government announced on Monday that this year’s celebrations will focus on the contribution of India’s youth towards achieving the goal of a developed nation, or ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.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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No confirmation has come from the airlines or the government.The meeting comes a day after the government advanced a probe into the incident, which involved the Airbus A320 suddenly losing about 300 feet of altitude during the flight. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has classified the incident as serious and is examining the circumstances surrounding the sudden descent.The pilot-in-command is also under scrutiny after his psychoactive substance screening test on arrival was found to be “not negative”. The sample has been sent to a designated laboratory for confirmatory testing, with the final report awaited, the aviation ministry said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“Further action, as appropriate, will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation and confirmatory test results,” the ministry said.Under DGCA rules, a pilot whose initial screening is non-negative must be immediately removed from safety-sensitive duties until the confirmatory report is received. Both pilots of the August 4 Air India flight have been taken off flying duty pending the investigation.The AI 2379 flight was carrying 145 people from Phuket to Delhi when it suddenly lost altitude, injuring passengers and crew. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, but 17 people were hospitalised.The AAIB probe is examining both possible mechanical issues and pilot behaviour. Investigators are also expected to analyse the aircraft’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders to establish the sequence of events.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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This came after a meeting between Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday.The Karnataka cabinet was expanded earlier this month with 20 new ministers inducted, taking the ministry to its full sanctioned strength of 34, including chief minister DK Shivakumar.The expansion came two months after Shivakumar took office and also saw the return of former ministers including B Nagendra, Laxman Savadi and Zameer Ahmed Khan. Gayathri Shanthegowda is the only woman among the new inductees.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe expansion also triggered discontent among some Congress MLAs who were left out. Yashavantarayagouda V Patil and Belur Gopalakrishna resigned as MLAs ahead of the swearing-in after not finding a place in the Cabinet.Shivakumar urged disappointed legislators to remain patient, saying it was not possible to accommodate everyone at once and promising opportunities in the future.The Congress high command also approved new appointments to key legislative posts, including GS Patil as assembly Speaker and AS Ponnanna as deputy Speaker.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Why setting clear boundaries today protects your peace Quote of the day by James Clerk Maxwell: “It is of great advantage to the student of any subject to read…” – powerful lesson on learning from original ideas and discoveries Mauritius visit highlights India’s defence outreach to Africa as major powers vie for influence In 1942, Crazy Horse’s sacred medicine bundle was buried underground in Nebraska; decades later, the family returned to find its landmark gone | World News NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for its ongoing crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calling upon the international community to hold the country accountable for the “gross violation of human rights.”During the bi-weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that public discontent in PoK was answered with bullets and blackouts.”We would like to highlight the human rights violations being committed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and other parts of the country. We call upon the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds, abuses and gross violations of human rights, including against its own people,” Jaiswal said.”Over the last several months, we have seen large-scale protests in PoK, including during and before the elections. Public discontent was answered with bullets, blackouts, repression and oppression. More than 90 people have been killed and many more injured. This has made news across the world,” he added.The remarks came as at least 90 people, including protesters, security personnel and bystanders, were killed in clashes during June and July.The banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has been staging protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) since June over the contentious 12 refugee seats. It has alleged that Pakistan’s establishment manipulates these seats to install a prime minister of its choice to lead the so-called PoK government.Meanwhile, the third phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) was held on Monday in four constituencies, amid violence and allegations of rigging. Polling started in Poonch Division’s Bagh and Haveli districts at 8 am, while elections in seven constituencies have been indefinitely postponed.Clashes between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) workers were reported in some areas as the region’s election commission classified most of the 803 polling stations as “sensitive or highly sensitive”.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAfter the first and second phases of polling, which were marred by violent protests and were held on July 27 and August 2, respectively, voting was scheduled for Monday in 11 constituencies of the Poonch Division in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. There are 53 seats in the so-called PoK Legislative Assembly – 45 are directly elected, while eight are reserved for women, technocrats and clerics.The second phase of polling on August 2 was marred by violence and allegations of rigging. One person was killed and several others were injured.The phase also included voting for the 12 refugee seats, which are at the centre of the ongoing controversy.Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) swept the second phase, winning 16 seats, while Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) secured the remaining five. In the first phase on July 27, PML-N won nine of the 13 seats, while PPP won four. With the first two phases combined, PML-N has already secured 24 seats.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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What your finger shape, length, & joints reveal about your daily focus and discipline—Palmistry Secrets Two Pakistanis, one Indonesian killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb ‘Demonstrate flight risk’: US prosecutors oppose release of Tate brothers as UK seeks extradition HC hears plea seeking global blocking of Dhruv Rathee’s video over alleged religious insults NEW DELHI: Google on Tuesday told the Delhi high court that it had withheld a “defamatory” YouTube video by social media influencer Dhruv Rathee in India after being directed to do so by the Centre’s Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC). The video allegedly hurt “religious sentiments” and contained statements “insulting Bhagwan Shri Ram, Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Sita Devi.”Google, which owns YouTube, made the submission before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma while hearing a petition filed by lawyer Amita Sachdeva.Sachdeva alleged that Rathee had published a highly derogatory and communally sensitive video on March 21, which garnered millions of views on YouTube and contained “false, misleading, and provocative statements insulting Bhagwan Shri Ram, Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Sita Devi,” news agency PTI reported.The video has been withheld only in India, while the issue of blocking it globally is pending before a division bench of the high court.On July 3, the high court had directed the GAC to decide within 15 days on Sachdeva’s plea seeking removal of the alleged “objectionable” video. She subsequently filed an application seeking compliance with the court’s direction.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSachdeva argued that the GAC, on July 15, had directed Google to take down the video within 24 hours. However, she said Google had only “withheld the video” in India, amounting to “partial compliance”.Sachdeva had earlier alleged that despite more than two months having passed, the GAC had not decided her appeal against YouTube’s refusal to immediately remove the video.”Issue regarding global injunction is already pending before the division bench. Whatever they could do, they have already done,” Justice Sharma said.The court adjourned the matter till September 3.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Quote of the day by Bill Cosby: ‘I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody’, a lesson from the ‘I, Spy’ star on how important it is to live for yourself DIY garden birdbath: 5 easy ideas using old household items | As Gulf tensions reach Bab el-Mandeb, Indian Navy escorts cargo ships through troubled waters Qtcinderella Controversy: QTCinderella’s homophobic friends controversy explained: Streamer addresses backlash over her past comments PM Modi video message NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and hoist the Tricolour at their homes as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day on August 15.In a post on Instagram, Modi said, “Come, let us make Har Ghar Tiranga a celebration in every home.” He called upon people to celebrate August 15 with pride and honour and pay tribute to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country’s independence.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Prime Minister also urged citizens to take a pledge to contribute towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. “Let us celebrate August 15 with pride and honour, pay tribute to the freedom fighters, and take a pledge to build a Viksit Bharat,” Modi said.Calling for the Tricolour to be displayed across the country, he added, “Har Ghar Tiranga, Ghar-Ghar Tiranga, Har Mann Tiranga. Let us hoist the Tricolour at every home!”The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative aims to encourage greater public participation and strengthen people’s connection with the national flag.NDA leaders wave Tricolour at Parliament AnnexeMeanwhile, NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, waved the Tricolour amid chants of “Vande Mataram” during a ‘Mangal Milan’ event at the Parliament Annexe.The event came ahead of Independence Day celebrations, with leaders joining in the patriotic observances and raising the national flag.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. 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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 MediaVideos‘Amit Shah Jawab Do’ Vs ‘Rahul Gandhi Bhaago Mat’: NDA, Oppn Face-Off In Parliament’Booked Hotel Room, Strangled Daughters’: Inside Bengaluru Murder Shocker‘Ladakh Is Not Kaziranga’: Snow Leopard Safari Plan Sparks DebateAmit Shah To Speak On Student Protest Crackdown; Rahul Says ‘Not Interested In Fantasy Convos’CJP Core Committee Dispute: Two Youths On Hunger Strike In Abhijit Dipke’s Hometown Hospitalised‘Only Dialogue Can Solve This’: Rahul Gandhi Backs Peaceful Jharkhand Student Protest | WatchJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan Claim123PhotostoriesBefore cholesterol reaches the heart, it may leave clues elsewhere: 7 changes doctors say not to overlookMix these 5 things with Castor Oil for incredible hair growthKKR cricketer Ramandeep Singh and actress Charlie Chauhan’s love story: From keeping it private to a dreamy ceremonyNatasha Poonawalla makes a case for maximalist dressing in an archival Versace Banarasi skirt suit7 types of South Indian coffee every coffee lover should try10 local Jharkhand dishes that offer a taste of its rich food cultureNew York’s lost buildings: 10 landmarks that once defined the city but no longer exist10 iconic potato dishes from around the world every food lover should knowAugust jade plant care: 5 easy steps to encourage fuller, healthier growthFrom Ajay Devgn hosting the upcoming season of Crime Patrol to Madhuri Dixit returning as a host after 24 years: Bollywood stars and their TV debuts123Hot PicksMumbai rainNEET PG city intimation slipSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestWeather AhmedabadAjit DovalIran warDelhi rainUP scholarshipTop TrendingCJPGurgaon Businessman Wife ArrestBengaluru Missing TechieBlinkit MumbaiHarbhajan SinghPune-Bengaluru Highway AccidentTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani ‘For now, I am the captain’: Shaheen Afridi responds to Babar Azam captaincy reports ahead of 2027 ODI World Cup What can actually lead to failure? Harsh Goenka explains the two mistakes that can hold you back in life ‘Toxic’ actor Rukmini Vasanth announces next Malayalam film with Nivin Pauly; shares first look at untitled ‘NP51’ Mother-Daughter Workplace Visit: She took her mother to her workplace at Meta, and the moment is winning hearts: Why a workplace visit with parents means so much to children In 1999, central Europe saw its last total solar eclipse; 27 years later, darkness returns across parts of Iceland, Spain and Greenland America spent decades poisoning prairie dogs as pests, but scientists found they help keep grasslands healthy Indian Army’s tech leap: 6G, quantum, AI cloud and 300 capability projects in the works New Haven turned a capped landfill into a 1,920-panel solar farm; the site now powers about 200 homes and pays the city $72,000 a year Representative image BENGALURU: Nasa has invited Isro to join its Moon Base programme, opening a new avenue for India-US cooperation in lunar exploration and human spaceflight.The Moon Base was announced during Nasa’s “Ignition” event on March 24, 2026, where the US space agency unveiled a series of initiatives designed to achieve President Donald J Trump’s National Space Policy and advance American leadership in space.The invitation to Isro was extended during the 9th meeting of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG), held at Isro headquarters in Bengaluru on Aug 5 and Aug 6.The meeting brought together senior officials from both countries to advance civil and commercial space cooperation under the US-India Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology (TRUST) Initiative.The invitation builds on the growing partnership between the two countries under the Artemis Accords, which seek to establish principles for the peaceful and sustainable exploration of the Moon and beyond.“Nasa invited Isro to join its Moon Base program, building on the two countries’ partnership under the Artemis Accords. The two sides also agreed to advance discussions for cooperation on open scientific data sharing under the [Artemis] Accords,” the US Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday.The two sides discussed expanding collaboration in future space science and human spaceflight technologies. The meeting came after the successful launch of Nisar, the joint Nasa-Isro Synthetic Aperture Radar mission, last year. Nisar is designed to provide detailed observations of changes on Earth’s land and ice surfaces and is the first satellite mission to use two different radar frequencies to study the planet.The two countries also “reaffirmed their commitment to advancing guidelines on the long-term sustainability of outer space activities through the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS),” the statement read, adding that the teams reviewed ongoing multilateral efforts aimed at strengthening the committee’s effectiveness.The CSJWG meeting was addressed by Department of Space secretary V Narayanan and US ambassador to India Sergio Gor. It was co-chaired by M Sankaran, director of Isro’s UR Rao Satellite Centre, and US officials Wesley Brooks, assistant secretary of state for oceans and international environmental and scientific affairs, and Kathleen Karika, Nasa associate administrator for international and interagency relations.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Moon Base invitation comes as the US-led Artemis programme moves towards establishing a sustained human presence around the Moon. India became a signatory to the Artemis Accords in 2023, committing to principles governing peaceful exploration, scientific cooperation and the sustainable use of space resources.For India, participation in the Moon Base programme could extend its involvement in lunar exploration beyond its Chandrayaan missions and provide opportunities for collaboration in science, technology and human spaceflight. The US and India have already identified human spaceflight as an area for deeper cooperation, including through the broader strategic partnership between their space agencies.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.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 MediaVideos‘Amit Shah Jawab Do’ Vs ‘Rahul Gandhi Bhaago Mat’: NDA, Oppn Face-Off In Parliament’Booked Hotel Room, Strangled Daughters’: Inside Bengaluru Murder Shocker‘Ladakh Is Not Kaziranga’: Snow Leopard Safari Plan Sparks DebateAmit Shah To Speak On Student Protest Crackdown; Rahul Says ‘Not Interested In Fantasy Convos’CJP Core Committee Dispute: Two Youths On Hunger Strike In Abhijit Dipke’s Hometown Hospitalised‘Only Dialogue Can Solve This’: Rahul Gandhi Backs Peaceful Jharkhand Student Protest | WatchJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan Claim123PhotostoriesBefore cholesterol reaches the heart, it may leave clues elsewhere: 7 changes doctors say not to overlookMix these 5 things with Castor Oil for incredible hair growthKKR cricketer Ramandeep Singh and actress Charlie Chauhan’s love story: From keeping it private to a dreamy ceremonyNatasha Poonawalla makes a case for maximalist dressing in an archival Versace Banarasi skirt suit7 types of South Indian coffee every coffee lover should try10 local Jharkhand dishes that offer a taste of its rich food cultureNew York’s lost buildings: 10 landmarks that once defined the city but no longer exist10 iconic potato dishes from around the world every food lover should knowAugust jade plant care: 5 easy steps to encourage fuller, healthier growthFrom Ajay Devgn hosting the upcoming season of Crime Patrol to Madhuri Dixit returning as a host after 24 years: Bollywood stars and their TV debuts123Hot PicksMumbai rainNEET PG city intimation slipSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestWeather AhmedabadAjit DovalIran warDelhi rainUP scholarshipTop TrendingCJPGurgaon Businessman Wife ArrestBengaluru Missing TechieBlinkit MumbaiHarbhajan SinghPune-Bengaluru Highway AccidentTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani Aug 11, 2026, 15:51 IST India’s oil imports from Russia hit new record; refineries big exporters to countries sanctioning Moscow