VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Detained by ICE, US Green Card holder from Andhra Pradesh gets bail; kin say Indians being targeted In 1952, one of England’s rarest moths was last recorded at a Northumberland estate; more than 70 years later, conservationists returned after the landscape was restored and found a hidden population within 10 minutes Bangladesh: Hindu businessman, 4 family members go missing amid threats Taurus Horoscope Today, August 27, 2026: Inner faith shines as Moon supports you Wireless communication picked up; search operation launched in J&K’s Samba Yale researchers found a new way to tackle ‘forever chemicals’: they make some PFAS molecules roughly twice as large so they separate from water and become easier to destroy TMC rebel MPs after attending the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party Meeting (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs who have aligned with NCPI and sought their responses within seven days on petitions filed by TMC national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee seeking their disqualification under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution that lays down the anti-defection framework.Dated Aug 25, the notices to the 20 rebel MPs forward a copy of Banerjee’s petition dated June 18 filed against the MPs under Rule 6 of the Members of Lok Sabha (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1985.In a post on X, TMC Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra shared the photo of one of the notices issued to rebel MPs and said, “Cover up caught out!” Highlighting that TMC had filed 20 disqualification petitions in June, Moitra said, “Speaker LS did nothing except give them better seats at our expense. SG Tushar Mehta in Court said the Speaker had issued notices. Notice dated Aug 25th — exact date of hearing!”On Tuesday, Supreme Court sought a response from Lok Sabha Speaker’s office on time-bound adjudication of TMC’s petition seeking disqualification of rebel MPs who broke away from the party after its electoral debacle in West Bengal, even as Abhishek Banerjee accused Speaker Om Birla of “deliberate inaction”.The SC also issued notices to the 20 rebel MPs: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Satabdi Roy, Prasun Banerjee, Rachna Banerjee, Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia, Partha Bhowmick, Arup Chakraborty, Adhikari Deepak Dev, Sayani Ghosh, Bapi Haldar, Abu Teher Khan, Kalipada Saren Kherwal, Asit Kumar Mal, June Maliah, Mitali Bag, Kalilur Rahaman, Mala Roy, Sharmila Sarkar and Yusuf Pathan.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn his petition, Abhishek Banerjee told the court on Tuesday that he had lodged the disqualification petition against the rebel MPs on June 18 and complained that despite the lapse of two months, no meaningful progress has been made on its adjudication. The continuing delay in the adjudication process is impacting democratic governance, he said.In the recently concluded Monsoon session, Banerjee had met the Speaker on Aug 12 to reiterate his demand for a speedy decision on the disqualification petitions submitted to him in June. Banerjee had earlier met Birla on July 27 in Parliament urging him to expedite his decision on the pending petitions.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted’Gone In Seconds’: Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims Missing, 77 Isha Foundation Members Among ThemSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch‘Big Reveal’ Or Big Scam? 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JAMMU: Six people died and three others, including an 11-year-old boy, were injured after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Surankote in J&K’s Poonch district on Wednesday.The accident occurred around 5.30pm. Officials suspected the driver had lost control of the vehicle, which rolled into the gorge, killing six occupants — Mohd Shafiq (32), Nazakat Hussain (34), Sheraz Ahmed (30), Musarat Naz (19), Mohd Fareed (21), and Zulfat Bi (25) — on the spot, police said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesUpon receiving information, cops reached the spot and launched a rescue operation with the help of locals. Poonch chief medical officer Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan pressed ambulances into service to facilitate evacuation. The injured were initially admitted to a local health facility, from where two were shifted to GMC Jammu due to their critical condition, Dr Khan said.All victims and injured were residents of Seri Chouhana, police said, adding that the bodies were shifted to Poonch district hospital.J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condoled the tragedy in an X post, stating that he had directed the district administration to provide immediate assistance to the affected families. Poonch deputy commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma and other senior civil administrative officials visited the hospital.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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JAMMU: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted a major cross-border heroin trafficking cartel in Jammu, seizing 5.2 kg of heroin, and arresting the suspected mastermind and two of his accomplices.“On a tip-off on Aug 22, a vehicle was intercepted in Jammu‘s Panjtirthi and two of its occupants, both residents of Kashmir’s Baramulla district, were arrested for possessing the contraband,” an NCB spokesperson said Wednesday.“Preliminary investigation led NCB to another resident of Baramulla, the suspected mastermind. He was traced and arrested in Leh on Aug 24. The seized drug, suspected to have been smuggled from Pakistan, entered India through the Uri border sector,” the NCB official said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“The probe will identify cross-border suppliers, financial links, transporters, local associates, and the intended distribution network,” the spokesperson added.The operation follows two other heroin seizures on Aug 12 and on Aug 13.NCB has urged citizens to actively support the fight against drug trafficking and contribute towards the objective of a ‘Nasha Mukt’ Bharat.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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A major RSS outreach event is being planned in New York, with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat scheduled to address the “Universal Oneness Celebration” at Madison Square Garden on August 29.The event is being organised by American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue and is expected to bring together Hindu-American organisations and members of the Indian diaspora around the themes of shared heritage, interfaith dialogue and unity.The programme, however, has triggered a political controversy even before it takes place, with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly opposing Bhagwat’s appearance.Mamdani, New York’s first Muslim and Indian-American mayor, said he did not support the planned rally, describing the RSS’s vision as exclusionary and contrasting it with his own understanding of India as a pluralistic country. At the same time, he acknowledged that the event is privately organised and said he was unsure whether the city had the legal authority to cancel it.The controversy is particularly significant because of Mamdani’s own Indian heritage and his position as mayor of one of the world’s most diverse cities. His criticism has also drawn support from groups opposed to the RSS, while critics of the mayor have questioned whether his position amounts to singling out a Hindu organisation.The RSS, meanwhile, has pushed back strongly against the criticism.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesInterfaith forumRSS communications chief Sunil Ambekar said the New York gathering represents an interfaith forum where Bhagwat will engage with a “diverse, multicultural, and multi-faith audience”.He said the event reflects what the RSS describes as the inclusive and welcoming nature of the Bharatiya ethos, and invited anyone interested in understanding the organisation’s philosophy to participate in open dialogue.The timing of Bhagwat’s visit is also important. The RSS is marking its centenary in 2025-26, and the New York programme forms part of a broader international outreach by Bhagwat covering the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The stated objective is to engage Indian-origin communities abroad and present the RSS’s views on India, Hindu society and its own philosophy.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch‘Big Reveal’ Or Big Scam? 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It has warned that dependence on proprietary foreign systems can pose risks if there are disruptions in global supply chains or access to technology, upgrades and technical support is restricted.SCADA systems form the digital backbone of the country’s load-dispatch network, linking power plants and substations with state, regional and national control centres. They allow grid operators to see what is happening across the network in real time and control equipment remotely.The committee found that software is the easier part of the transition: 36 of the 38 identified software modules can be developed domestically in the short term. But hardware, which accounts for about 75% of SCADA costs, will be a bigger challenge, with 16 of 25 key components expected to be ready for indigenous deployment within two years.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe panel has also proposed establishing a dedicated testing platform within two years, including cyber-security validation. This would be followed by real-time pilots at load despatch centres, where indigenous systems would run in parallel with existing systems before being deployed across the grid.A senior power ministry official said the push is aimed not just at reducing imports but also at giving India greater control over the technology running its critical electricity infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign vendors for upgrades and support.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAtul MathurAtul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with over 27 years of experience in journalism. Based in Delhi, he has spent much of his career reporting on governance, public policy and politics, churning out researched, data-driven stories that impact daily lives. Atul is known for investigative depth and strong human-interest narratives as he strives to bring clarity and context to complex issues. He currently tracks the energy sector, writing on power, renewable energy, coal and mines.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch‘Big Reveal’ Or Big Scam? 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(Sugar) should only be available at cheap rates at government fair price shops for children… The elderly should not be given sugar at all,” the BJP leader said.Vijayvargiya, who said he does not eat sweets himself, claimed that 90% of people no longer like sweets. He added that doctors, particularly those practising Ayurveda, did not consider sugar consumption advisable for people above 40.“If you are over 40, you can eat jaggery once in a while, but avoid sugar completely,” he said.His remarks drew a sharp response from Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari, who accused BJP leaders of making light of the concerns of people facing inflation.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPatwari said BJP leaders had come to power promising to control inflation but were instead “insulting and ridiculing” poor and middle-class families with such statements. He warned that voters would respond to the BJP in upcoming elections.”The country is watching the BJP leaders. People will give a befitting reply to their laughter in the upcoming elections. Then we will see whether they retain their smiles or shed tears,” he said.Meanwhile, retail sugar prices rose for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, government data showed. The all-India average retail price increased to Rs 65.05 per kg on August 26 from Rs 63.97 per kg a day earlier, an increase of more than Rs 1 per kg.The rise came despite ex-mill sugar prices falling by nearly 20% following the government’s decision to allow imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorPrisha PatnaikPrisha Patnaik is a journalist with The Times of India, writing across geopolitics, international affairs, culture, history and internet culture. With over two years of experience in social media and digital content, she is interested in how news, politics and culture are shaped for digital audiences. She holds a master’s degree in Media and Communications from Goldsmiths, University of London.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch‘Big Reveal’ Or Big Scam? August 25 Insta Account Make Hype Sparks ₹8.5 Crore Scam Row’Hijab On Heads, Not Minds’: Owaisi Calls Allahabad High Court Ruling ‘Attack On Islam’‘Do We Need A 4th-Party Audit?’: PM Modi Raps Secretaries, Flags Quality Issues In Public ProjectsAhmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train Cost Revised To Rs 2 Lakh Crore, Nearly 2x Of Original EstimateGovt Seeks 2 Years To Frame OBC Creamy Layer Criteria For PSU, Private Staff KidsPakistan Tried Chinese Satellites For Op Sindoor Evidence But Failed, Says Ex-CDS Anil ChauhanPak’s Nuke Storage Area Kirana Hills Hit In Op Sindoor? 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