VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Meet the magnetic liquid metal robot that can split, merge and squeeze through tiny gaps like a living cell ‘We were talking at nets about…’: Shubman Gill opens up on 2027 World Cup planning with Virat Kohli File photo: Tankers and other vessels in the Strait of Hormuz (Picture credit: Reuters) NEW DELHI: An Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after two UAE-flagged tankers were targeted by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE ministry of defence said early Tuesday.The attack on the tankers Mombasa and Bahia took place in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters, according to the UAE defence ministry.One crew member aboard the Mombasa, an Indian national, died in the strike, while eight others were injured, including four who suffered serious injuries.The injured included six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals, the ministry said.”The national tankers (Mombasa) and (Bahia) were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters,” the UAE ministry of defence said in a statement.The attack also triggered fires onboard both vessels, causing material damage. The fires were later brought under control, the ministry said.The UAE condemned the incident as a “serious violation and a clear breach of international law”, warning that it reserved the right to respond and take necessary measures to protect its territory, people and national interests.”The state reserves its full right to respond to this escalation and to take all necessary measures to protect its territories, people, and residents,” the ministry said.The UAE said it remained on high alert and urged the public to rely only on official sources for information.Iran reports targeting vessels as Hormuz tensions riseThe incident comes amid escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints.Earlier, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that several “violating” vessels had been targeted in the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces. Iranian state broadcaster IRIB also reported that the navy had fired cruise missiles at a “hostile vessel of the American enemy”, citing an unnamed military source.The latest escalation follows a series of US strikes on Iran and growing confrontation over control of the Strait of Hormuz.The US Central Command (Centcom) launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Monday, saying the operations were aimed at reducing Tehran’s ability to target civilian vessels and commercial shipping in the waterway.”These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” Centcom said.US President Donald Trump had earlier announced that Washington was reinstating a blockade on Iranian shipping and said the US would charge a 20 per cent fee on eligible cargo passing through the strait to compensate for security costs.”We’re protecting a very rich portion of the world. We’re spending money. And so, what we’ve done is, we are going to be reimbursed for protection,” Trump said.The US military said the blockade would resume from Tuesday and apply to vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports, while allowing traffic not violating the restrictions to continue.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 MediaVideos’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionCDS To Present Theatre Command Roadmap As India Moves Closer To Military Reforms123PhotostoriesFrom opening up about problems in their married life and his battle with anxiety to Yuvika’s emotional breakdown: Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary get candid5 signs you’re not in love; it’s obsessionWhy you can still cringe over something you said 10 years ago… but forget why you walked into the kitchen just seconds laterJanhvi Kapoor’s 24K gold corset to black embroidered lehenga is wedding guest fashion at its boldest10 beautiful baby names that symbolise new life and fresh beginningsAkshay Kumar’s go-to high-protein snack at 58 is packed with fiber and contains no chilliJuly New Moon 2026: Affirmations for your birth dateDo your knees hurt before it rains? 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Know Its Meaning US launches third straight night of strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate Why New Zealand forests look like a galaxy filled with glowworms at night | World News Libra Horoscope Today, July 14, 2026: Offer time to prayer, then move ahead with a clear heart Did Erling Haaland really carry a raccoon all the way to Norway after the nation’s brutal World Cup exit? | Football News 5 lakes with underwater forests: From Clear Lake to Caddo Lake | World News The legislative majority of the party in office — as well as the democratic mandate — remains unaffected by the bills, MHA said NEW DELHI: The home ministry has rejected the opposition’s charge that its anti-corruption bills undermine federalism and are aimed at destabilising state govts run by BJP’s rivals, asserting that the provisions seek the removal from office of an accused who remains under arrest for 30 consecutive days while keeping the person’s legislative membership intact, thereby ruling out any impact on a govt’s stability.As the legislative majority of the party in office remains unaffected and any other member of the same party can replace the minister removed from office, the democratic mandate is “absolutely unaffected” by these bills, the MHA told a parliamentary committee scrutinising the proposed laws. The bills propose the automatic removal from office of the PM, CMs or ministers if they remain in custody for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges, sources said.A PM, chief minister or minister holds an executive position that impacts national or state affairs, and prolonged detention impedes their ability to fulfil these roles effectively, potentially leading to governance paralysis, the ministry said, justifying the intent of the bills.The joint committee of Parliament, headed by BJP parliamentarian Aparajita Sarangi, had flagged a host of issues raised by various stakeholders, including opposition parties, in its communication to the MHA, which responded to them.Responding to the claim that automatic removal from office would undermine the popular will expressed through elections, the ministry said the mandate is neither absolute nor unconditional, as the Constitution provides several accountability mechanisms that can lead to a change in leadership without fresh elections.The party or coalition in office retains the opportunity to elect a new leader who commands majority support, it said.”Far from negating popular will, the provision protects it by ensuring that governance remains effective and trustworthy, preventing a situation where a leader unable to appear before the House or discharge official functions continues in office indefinitely,” the ministry said.The committee is likely to adopt its report in the coming days and table it in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament’s monsoon session, beginning July 20.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionCDS To Present Theatre Command Roadmap As India Moves Closer To Military Reforms123PhotostoriesFrom opening up about problems in their married life and his battle with anxiety to Yuvika’s emotional breakdown: Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary get candid5 signs you’re not in love; it’s obsessionWhy you can still cringe over something you said 10 years ago… but forget why you walked into the kitchen just seconds laterJanhvi Kapoor’s 24K gold corset to black embroidered lehenga is wedding guest fashion at its boldest10 beautiful baby names that symbolise new life and fresh beginningsAkshay Kumar’s go-to high-protein snack at 58 is packed with fiber and contains no chilliJuly New Moon 2026: Affirmations for your birth dateDo your knees hurt before it rains? 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The bench posted further hearing on July 20. UP govt had set up the SIT on June 13 following a complaint from the temple trust after allegations of misappropriation of temple donations went viral.The petitioners have also sought direction to Centre, UP govt and the trust to incorporate mandatory regulatory and supervisory audit mechanism in its functioning to ensure donations are neither siphoned off nor embezzled by unscrupulous elements, which hurt the sentiments of millions of devotees.The three-member SIT, comprising Lucknow divisional commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, IG Kiran S and special secretary (finance) Neel Ratan, has so far arrested eight accused, who are in judicial custody.The investigation reportedly found around 70 suspicious incidents between April 27 and June 5 after reviewing CCTV footage in which staff counting the money were seen concealing bundles of cash on their person.Following the controversy, trust general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have stepped down. Their resignations were accepted by the trust on July 6. However, political parties such as Samajwadi Party and AAP have accused the UP govt of shielding the ‘big fish’.While petitioners Narendra Kumar Goswami, Ajay Kumar Rai and Dinesh Kumar Yadav sought CBI probe and audit of temple finances by CAG, Goswami sought safekeeping of electronic evidence, including CCTV footage.The third PIL by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh sought forensic audit of the finances of the temple, managed by the trust. Another PIL by Hindu Dharma Parishad has also sought similar reliefs.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionCDS To Present Theatre Command Roadmap As India Moves Closer To Military Reforms123PhotostoriesFrom opening up about problems in their married life and his battle with anxiety to Yuvika’s emotional breakdown: Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary get candid5 signs you’re not in love; it’s obsessionWhy you can still cringe over something you said 10 years ago… but forget why you walked into the kitchen just seconds laterJanhvi Kapoor’s 24K gold corset to black embroidered lehenga is wedding guest fashion at its boldest10 beautiful baby names that symbolise new life and fresh beginningsAkshay Kumar’s go-to high-protein snack at 58 is packed with fiber and contains no chilliJuly New Moon 2026: Affirmations for your birth dateDo your knees hurt before it rains? 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And whenever history is a matter of debate, it…” – a thoughtful reflection reminds us that history deserves humility, evidence and careful scholarship, not political convenience | World News The government told the Supreme Court it is agreeable to introduce “comprehensive sex education” in schools/colleges NEW DELHI: The long-standing taboo around sex education is finally set to end in India, with the subject poised to become a formal part of school curriculum.The government on Monday told the Supreme Court it is agreeable to introduce “comprehensive sex education” in schools/colleges as recommended by a committee and it would be implemented once approval is received from the court.Appearing before a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan, additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati said government has accepted the report, which will be implemented across the country.The report has been filed in compliance with the apex court’s order to explore ways to prevent an increasing number of cases of minor pregnancy and adolescent love from being criminalised under the Pocso Act.Panel members suggest ‘child sexual abuse’ be made part of core syllabusCentral government had appointed a 26-member national expert committee headed by additional secretary, women and child development ministry, to examine issues concerning right to privacy of adolescents engaged in consensual sexual relationships, with particular reference to Pocso Act.The panel members — including experts from TISS, clinical psychologists, representative from various central ministries, state governments, NCPCR, NLSA — suggested subjects on “comprehensive sex education” and “child sexual abuse” be made part of core syllabus in schools. The panel said basic concepts of safety, body parts and hygiene; and concepts such as safe-unsafe touch may be introduced from the foundational stage. The committee has recommended NCERT develop the curriculum.The report said adolescent education should be implemented in schools and colleges in alignment with NEP- 2020. “Current adolescent education programmes, which integrate safety and security concerns with awareness on age-appropriate aspects of comprehensive sex education, may be reviewed and supplemented, as deemed fit so, as to fulfil NEP’s core principles of holistic development, critical thinking and building life skills,” it said.Appreciating the trailblazing report, senior advocates Madhavi Divan and Liz Mathew, who are assisting SC as amicus curiae, said there was need to enumerate “comprehensive sex education”. SC agreed to examine the issue and pass an appropriate order.The report suggested: “From primary school level onwards, a dedicated expert teacher should be assigned, and classes on these topics should be held mandatorily for at least 15-20 minutes, twice a week. Special meetings should be held for parents, guardians, and teachers to inform them about the developmental milestones of children and the importance of sex education.”Get the latest India news and live updates. 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I figure, if something important happens, someone will tell me’ and his detachment from politics Outlining India’s approach to global governance, Jaishankar introduced the country’s SHANTI vision NEW DELHI: India on Monday officially launched its campaign for election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar highlighting the country’s peacekeeping record, development partnerships and commitment to a rules-based global order.Launching the candidature at the UN headquarters in New York, Jaishankar said India’s bid comes at a time when the world is facing rising conflicts, violence and instability, making the role of the United Nations and the Security Council more important than ever.”It’s a pleasure to join you today afternoon to launch India’s candidature to serve as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2028-29. We do so at a time when the world is facing a profound paradox,” Jaishankar said.”At the same time, we are witnessing levels of conflict, violence and instability that threaten even those who may be very far away,” he added.India presents SHANTI vision for UNSC campaignOutlining India’s approach to global governance, Jaishankar introduced the country’s SHANTI vision — Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity — as the guiding principle for its UNSC campaign.He said global peace, progress and prosperity cannot be achieved in isolation and require respect for international norms and greater trust among nations.”Recent developments have only demonstrated that peace, progress and prosperity cannot be sustained in a fragmented manner,” Jaishankar said.”The world must therefore focus on holistic advancement… That journey can only be undertaken effectively when global order is valued and rules are respected. This puts a premium on norms, on trust and integrity. That is the approach that India offers: ‘Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity’. That is SHANTI as an acronym,” he added.Jaishankar said India’s priorities would include building a secure and equitable world, ensuring that the voice of the Global South is heard, strengthening peacekeeping operations, promoting responsible use of technology and addressing challenges such as terrorism, climate change and maritime security.”India’s focus will be on working for a secure, peaceful, and equitable world — a world where the voice of the Global South is heard in equal measure,” Jaishankar said.India’s peacekeeping record, Global South outreachMaking a case for India’s candidature, Jaishankar pointed to the country’s long-standing contribution to UN peacekeeping missions.”Peacekeeping has been a crucial element of maintenance of international peace and security since the very inception of the United Nations. India has always been in the forefront of discharging that responsibility,” he said.India has deployed nearly 300,000 personnel across about 50 UN peacekeeping missions since the organisation’s establishment, Jaishankar said. At present, around 4,300 Indian personnel are serving across 10 of the 11 active UN peacekeeping missions.He said India would continue advocating for better-equipped, technology-driven and realistically mandated peacekeeping operations while supporting the Women, Peace and Security agenda.Beyond peacekeeping, Jaishankar highlighted India’s role as a development partner, noting that Indian-funded projects are currently being implemented in 79 countries.”In a world with too many conflicts and tensions, India has consistently espoused dialogue and diplomacy. We have sought to bridge differences and find common ground. Our focus has been on mitigating the impact of these developments for the Global South,” he said.Seeks support amid changing global landscapeIf elected, India would become one of the 10 rotating non-permanent members of the UNSC, serving alongside the five permanent members — China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.Non-permanent members are elected by the 193-member UN General Assembly and require a two-thirds majority vote.India and Tajikistan will compete for the single Asia-Pacific Group seat in the 2028-29 term, with elections scheduled for June next year.Seeking support for its candidature, Jaishankar said India’s presence at the Security Council would help strengthen decision-making through wider consultations and greater representation.”We believe that India’s presence in the Security Council will help strengthen decision-making in this vital body. We therefore seek your support for our candidacy,” he said.India has previously served as a non-permanent member of the Security Council eight times — in 1950-51, 1967-68, 1972-73, 1977-78, 1984-85, 1991-92, 2011-12 and 2021-22.The latest campaign also comes as India continues to push for wider reforms of the UNSC, arguing that the current structure, created in 1945, does not reflect today’s geopolitical realities.New Delhi has repeatedly called for expansion of both permanent and non-permanent categories of membership and has maintained that meaningful UNSC reform cannot happen without addressing the existing imbalance in decision-making power.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 MediaVideos’I Will Bow At Every Door’: Narottam Mishra Gets Emotional, Chokes Up At BJP’s Datia Bypoll Rally“Putin Pays Close Attention To PM Modi”: Poland Highlights India’s Global Power Amid Global CrisesBengal Government Backs Airport Mosque Relocation, Cites Security And Runway Expansion NeedsSuvendu Govt Replaces Mamata’s ‘Khela Hobey Divas’ With ‘Ayushman Divas’Man Claiming To Be Ex-US Navy Officer Held At India-Nepal Border Without Travel Documents’I Am Not Gandhiji’: Kerala Double Murder Convict Shows No Remorse In CourtUS Inmate Matthew Aaron VanDyke Seeks Special Diet, Cooking Permission Inside Tihar JailMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionMission $500 Billion: India, US Push To Deepen Trade Ties As Deal Nears CompletionCDS To Present Theatre Command Roadmap As India Moves Closer To Military Reforms123PhotostoriesFrom opening up about problems in their married life and his battle with anxiety to Yuvika’s emotional breakdown: Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary get candid5 signs you’re not in love; it’s obsessionWhy you can still cringe over something you said 10 years ago… but forget why you walked into the kitchen just seconds laterJanhvi Kapoor’s 24K gold corset to black embroidered lehenga is wedding guest fashion at its boldest10 beautiful baby names that symbolise new life and fresh beginningsAkshay Kumar’s go-to high-protein snack at 58 is packed with fiber and contains no chilliJuly New Moon 2026: Affirmations for your birth dateDo your knees hurt before it rains? Here’s why osteoarthritis pain gets worse during the monsoon, according to doctorsPigeons taking over your balcony? 7 Humane ways to keep them away without causing harmFrom grey saree elegance to embroidered sharara glam: Alia Bhatt masters two bridesmaid looks at Akansha Ranjan Kapoor’s wedding123Hot PicksWWE Raw PreviewRajasthan PG admissionsSouth China SeaITR filingNepal protestLucknow-Kanpur ExpresswayEPFO amnesty schemeTaylor Swift and Travis KelceE20 petrol newsTop TrendingSamantha BuschMadurai AccidentITR filingFIFA World Cup 2026Karnataka Pakistani ArrestedGhaziabad Mall Rape MurderDelhi MurderTG TET 2026 resultGurgaon EncounterIran war Kyle Sandilands’ Glenorie weekend estate gets $800K price cut, becomes one of NSW’s most-viewed property listings Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: ‘The only wealth which you will keep forever is the wealth you have given away’ and how money gains its true value only when it is used to create something beyond yourself File photo: Supreme Court of India NEW DELHI: Observing that the consequence of a person being declared a foreign national is huge and may lead to detention, deportation, separation from family and even possibly leave them stateless, Supreme Court Monday said determination of citizenship must be carried out through a “fair, lawful and reasonable” process even as it underscored that the government has legitimate and compelling interest in ensuring persons not legally entitled to claim Indian citizenship do not secure such status by misusing the process.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta found fault with the procedure adopted by Foreigners Tribunals and Guwahati high court in declaring 27 people as foreign nationals, and quashed orders, many of which were passed without hearing those affected. It directed the tribunals to give them a fresh hearing and decide the cases.The bench said Section 9 of Foreigners Act places the burden upon the person to prove he or she is not a foreigner but observed that “the existence of a statutory burden under Section 9 cannot be read to mean a tribunal is relieved of its own obligation to conduct a lawful adjudication”.”Section 9 does not authorise a mechanical declaration,” it said, adding that it “does not exclude the principles of natural justice”.Tribunals must give chance to produce evidence: Supreme CourtThe issue is not whether a tribunal is powerless to proceed ex parte in every case. The narrower and more important question is whether an ex parte or effectively ex parte proceeding can result in a mechanical declaration of foreigner status without a tribunal satisfying itself that the minimum requirements of lawful and fair adjudication have been met, Supreme Court said.It said as per statutory scheme, the person seeking citizenship carries the burden of proving that he or she is not a foreigner and a “tribunal must ensure a fair procedure, meaningful notice, consideration of material, and a reasoned opinion. These features are not in conflict”.“The statutory burden placed upon the proceedee operates only after the proceeding is lawfully initiated and after the proceedee is placed in a position to understand the case against him or her. The burden cannot be shifted in a vacuum. A person cannot be expected to prove the negative without being told, with reasonable clarity, the material basis on which he or she is alleged to be a foreigner,” it said.“The protection of equality before law, equal protection of laws, life and personal liberty is, therefore, available to every person within the territory of India. A person proceeded against before a foreigners tribunal may ultimately fail to establish Indian citizenship, but the process by which such determination is made must still satisfy the constitutional requirements of fairness, reasonableness and non-arbitrariness,” the court said.“The person proceeded against is often required to establish facts relating to ancestry, residence, identity and family linkage through old public documents. Such a person cannot be expected to discharge the statutory burden under Section 9 unless the main grounds of the allegation are disclosed and a meaningful opportunity is afforded to file a response and produce evidence. The opportunity contemplated by Paragraph 3 of the 1964 Order must therefore be an effective opportunity, and not a merely formal one,” it said.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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From a 72-day marriage to running fried chicken restaurants in Minnesota Gemini Horoscope Today, July 14, 2026: Make sure you take proper care of your right eye Jammu and Kashmir: BJP slaps Rs 100 crore notice on Omar over MLA poaching charge Quote of the day by Dale Carnegie: “Don’t be afraid of enemies who attack you. 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The central govt has already made its commitment clear regarding the restoration of statehood,” BJP general secretary and J&K in-charge Tarun Chug said.“Since the abrogation of Article 370, a new stream of democracy, development, tourism, and good governance is flowing. Those seeking to divert public attention should now accept the reality of the transformed Jammu and Kashmir,” he added.On Monday, the CM responded to a social media post falsely attributed to US President Donald Trump that praises Omar and backs his statehood demand. “Let’s bring back statehood and make J&K Great Again,” it said. Omar shared the post with the remark “If only”.On Sunday, addressing a rally in Jammu, the CM sarcastically asked whether he should approach Trump for J&K statehood, saying BJP politicians in J&K maintain that statehood cannot be secured by raising the issue in the J&K Assembly, in Jammu and Kashmir, or even in the national capital, New Delhi.“Now these BJP people should tell me, do I have to go to Donald Trump at the White House in America to get the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood? If I cannot get restoration of statehood in the capital of my own country, then tell us. We will book our tickets, go to America, protest outside Mr Trump’s house and demand statehood from there. If our voice is heard from there, let us know, as we never thought of going anywhere else,” Omar had said.However, he said his party would continue its campaign in “our own country”.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also paid tributes at her party office.Police sealed the area around the Martyrs’ Graveyard Sunday, deploying heavy security. Education minister Sakina Itoo said she tried to visit the graveyard at 4:30am Monday but was prevented from entering.Last year, Omar had broken through police barricades and climbed a wall to reach the graveyard.“It is a matter of great regret that today we are not being allowed to pay homage to those who sacrificed their lives on July 13 in the struggle against British paramountcy and autocratic rule,” he said on MondayPDP’s Iltija Mufti said, “I haven’t seen such a paranoid administration in J&K before.”“You can’t decide who Kashmiris idolise. For us the 22 martyrs who laid down their lives in 1931 to sow the seeds of political consciousness and dignity are our heroes,” Iltija wrote on X.In Jan 2020, nearly six months after the abrogation of Article 370, the Jammu and Kashmir administration removed July 13 and Dec 5 from the list of public holidays.Dec 5 was observed as the birth anniversary of NC founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah while July 13 was observed as Martyrs’ Day, in remembrance of the 22 Kashmiris killed outside Srinagar Central Jail during a protest against the Dogra ruler in 1931.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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