VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Karuppu’ box office collections day 21: Suriya starrer drop by 41.9 percent; Film nears Rs 300 cr worldwide milestone Sagittarius Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Keep spending practical, especially if travel or sudden household costs pop up Pisces Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Delay property decisions and accept help from someone who means well Mallikarjun Kharge among 7 Congress nominees for Rajya Sabha polls CHENNAI: DMK is no longer part of INDIA bloc, party spokesperson TKS Elangovan said on Thursday. He made the statement to ANI, hours after DMK headquarters issued a press statement saying the party would not participate in the alliance meeting to be held in Delhi on June 8.The decision came after Congress, a long-time DMK ally, severed its ties with the Dravidian party to join the TVK-led govt in Tamil Nadu. “DMK cadres were upset at Congress betraying the party after the assembly election. To give respect to their sentiments, DMK will not participate in the INDIA bloc meeting. In short, DMK will not participate in the meeting in which Congress participates,” it said in a statement.DMK functionaries said its MPs would, however, support other parties in the alliance when they raised issues affecting the common good. Earlier, there were rumours that DMK might not be invited for the meeting in Delhi since it was unsure whether it was still in the bloc. The party had got an invitation.Meanwhile, PTI reported that Lok Sabha secretariat had approved DMK MPs being seated away from Congress members. The move came after DMK’s Kanimozhi Karunanidhi wrote to Speaker Om Birla requesting a change in the seating arrangement in view of the changed political circumstances. DMK MPs are yet to be assigned new seats.Congress, which contested 28 seats as part of the DMK-led alliance and won five, supported the C Joseph Vijay-led govt in return for two ministerial berths. DMK functionaries called this action “backstabbing” and “betrayal”. The alliance lost the polls and TVK, with 108 seats, garnered support from Congress, VCK, IUML, CPI and CPM to win the confidence vote. VCK and IUML, too, have joined govt, with one minister each.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Jun 05, 2026, 05:01 IST ‘Drishyam 3’ box office collections day 15: Mohanlal starrer records minor dip; Film crosses Rs 230.47 Cr worldwide Aquarius Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Cut one unnecessary expense and refuse every argument that invites more trouble 500 ethanol pumps by year-end: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri ‘Zero clue whatsoever’: Kevin Pietersen explodes as Jofra Archer faces IPL backlash In an interview with TOI’s Surendra Singh, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, who has been leading the 12.4 lakh-strong Indian Army since June 30, 2024 and played a key role in rolling out Operation Sindoor, spoke at length about how lessons learnt from last year’s operation against Pakistan are now part of the Army doctrine; how drones are now central to India’s battlefield operations; the changing warfare tactics and technologies; and why Pakistan must deter from another terror attack on Indian soil. Excerpts:General Sir, you led the Army during the conflict with Pakistan last May and played a key role in strategising and implementing Operation Sindoor. Though India was able to bring Pakistan to its knees in just four days, there must be several lessons Indian forces also learnt from that conflict. What are those lessons and how fast have we acted on them?Operation Sindoor was a defining moment, as it demonstrated the Indian armed forces’ ability to deliver swift, precise and strategically-coherent military outcomes in a compressed timeframe. Its greatest legacy is the affirmation that integrated, multi-domain and technology-enabled operations are now the decisive template for the future battlefield. The Army was at the centre stage of the orchestration of Operation Sindoor, operating within a ‘Whole of Nation’ approach and supported by critical enablers across intelligence, technology, air power, cyber, electronic warfare and information management.The operation validated integrated planning, real-time intelligence fusion and decisive leadership at all levels. Land, air, cyber and electronic warfare capabilities worked in synchrony, creating operational advantage at critical moments. Precision weapons, drones and loitering munitions further enhanced this synergy by enabling high-impact results with minimal collateral damage. Even while conducting focused operations, the Army ensured that its posture on other fronts remained stable, balanced and deterrent.Operation Sindoor was short, sharp and decisive, but we must not assume that all future conflicts will be short. The armed forces must remain prepared for both compressed, high-intensity conflicts and long-drawn contingencies. This requires rapid mobilisation, seamless logistics, secure communications, resilient supply chains, sustained operational endurance and compressed decision cycles. The operation validated our indigenous initiatives, particularly in drones and loitering munitions, and gave commanders confidence in home-grown solutions for complex operational environments. At the same time, it reminded us that technology evolves continuously. The way ahead lies in the mantra of JAI: Jointness, Atmanirbharta and Innovation, supported by faster R&D, better quality weapons and cutting-edge systems, timely delivery of equipment and stronger electronic warfare and counter-UAS capabilities.Lessons from the operation are being incorporated into our doctrines, exercises, procurement priorities and force structuring. Our aim is not merely to learn from Operation Sindoor, but to institutionalise those lessons so that the Army remains faster, more precise, better integrated and fully prepared for the next challenge.Pakistan used a number of China-made weapon systems and Turkey-developed drones during the 2025 conflict. What steps have we taken since then to tackle such missile and drone threats from Pakistan in future?Operation Sindoor gave us a clear picture of the evolving threat environment. Pakistan employed a range of imported systems, including China-origin platforms and Turkey-origin drones. We also saw signatures of external support and intelligence sharing. Therefore, our response cannot be platform-specific alone. It has to be capability-based, covering surveillance, air defence, electronic warfare, counter-UAS systems, secure communications and real-time intelligence fusion.Since then, we have strengthened our response on multiple fronts. Layered air defence and counter-drone capabilities are being enhanced for troops, logistics nodes, ammunition areas, command centres and critical infrastructure. This includes sensors, jammers, spoofers, kinetic systems and both soft-kill and hard-kill options. At the same time, electronic warfare and cyber-electromagnetic capabilities are being upgraded to detect, track, disrupt and neutralise threats across the kill chain.We have also raised and operationalised new technology-enabled structures such as Rudra Brigades, Bhairav Battalions, Ashni Drone Platoons, Shaktibaan Regiments and Divyastra Batteries. These are designed to give commanders greater agility, surveillance, precision, unmanned capability and counter-UAS options at different levels of combat. Concept of Unified Control Centre (UCC) has also been introduced at Division level to manage mushrooming numbers of UAS and C-UAS at tactical level.Most importantly, we are accelerating indigenous solutions. Operation Sindoor gave commanders confidence in home-grown drones, loitering munitions and supporting systems, but it also reminded us that technology evolves quickly. Our focus now is on faster R&D, better quality systems, timely delivery, resilient networks and stronger integration of air defence, artillery, aviation, EW and intelligence assets. The aim is to ensure that future missile and drone threats are met with speed, precision and confidence.Sir, you had served as GOC-in-C of the Northern Command and also commanded the Rising Star Corps along the Western Front. As the Army chief, do you think our Army is now prepared to take on both Pakistan and Chinese forces in case of two-front attacks?I would describe the challenge not merely as a two-front threat, but as a two-and-a-half front challenge. We have to remain prepared for simultaneous threats along the northern and western borders, while also retaining the ability to manage internal security challenges, proxy threats and the grey-zone activities that accompany modern conflict. This reality is well-recognised, and the Indian Army remains fully prepared to meet such contingencies without dilution of focus.Our approach is guided by readiness, flexibility, adaptability and a ‘Whole of Nation’ approach. Safeguarding national sovereignty remains our foremost responsibility. Our deployment posture, surveillance architecture, logistics systems, mobility plans and operational readiness are robust and responsive. We maintain a calibrated balance between internal and external security priorities, and our plans are designed to respond decisively across contingencies while ensuring that both borders remain secure.At the same time, we are strengthening our capability through restructuring and technology absorption. Modernisation is also bringing niche technologies down to the cutting edge, so that commanders at every level are better informed, better connected and better prepared.Internal security commitments are being handled through intelligence-driven operations in close coordination with CAPFs, central and state agencies. The situation in the Northeast remains stable, with positive indicators and reduced violence parameters. Therefore, whether it is the northern border, western front or internal security domain, the Indian Army remains vigilant, balanced and prepared. Our focus is clear: deter where possible, respond decisively where required and protect India’s sovereignty with professionalism and resolve.In today’s conflicts like in Iran and Ukraine, the use of different kinds of drones has become common among armed forces. How well has the Indian Army integrated drones into the force? Recent conflicts have clearly shown that drones are now central to battlefield operations, whether for surveillance, precision engagement, logistics, communication relay or psychological impact. Ukraine has demonstrated the scale and innovation possible in drone warfare, while the Iran-related conflicts have shown the challenge of long-range one-way attack drones and saturation threats. For the Indian Army, the lesson is clear: drones cannot remain specialised assets at higher headquarters. They must be integrated into formations and sub-units, along with counter-UAS and electronic warfare capabilities.We have adopted a tiered and role-based approach. At the infantry battalion level, Ashni Drone Platoons are being integrated to provide organic surveillance, target acquisition and tactical awareness. At formation level, larger UAS, loitering munitions and counter-UAS systems are being linked with artillery, air defence, aviation, intelligence and electronic warfare grids. The aim is to shorten the sensor-to-shooter cycle and give commanders real-time battlefield awareness.The Shaktibaan Regiments are part of this broader restructuring. They are designed to strengthen unmanned and counter-unmanned capability, including long range surveillance, precision targeting and protection against hostile drone threats. Along with Divyastra Drone Batteries, Ashni Platoons, Rudra Brigades and Bhairav Battalions, they represent the Army’s move towards technology-enabled, agile and multi-domain formations.Integration is also taking place through training, SOPs, exercises and doctrine. The focus is not only on inducting drones, but on absorbing them into the way we fight. Our commanders and soldiers must be able to employ drones, counter hostile drones and operate confidently in a drone-dense battlefield.In your recent statement, you had said that “Pakistan must decide whether it wants to remain part of geography or become history if it continues supporting cross-border terrorism”. Will you explain your statement? My statement must be understood in the context of India’s new normal against terrorism. It was not about reckless escalation, but about clear deterrence. The message is simple: India will not accept cross-border terrorism as routine. Any act of terrorism will invite a decisive response, and there will be no distinction between terrorists and those who sponsor, support or shelter them. India’s response will not be constrained by sabre-rattling or nuclear blackmail.Operation Sindoor demonstrated this new normal. It was swift, focused, measured and non-escalatory, yet it imposed costs and conveyed resolve. It also showed that India can employ military power with precision, restraint and political clarity. We do not seek war, but we are fully prepared to respond to provocation across the spectrum of conflict.As far as a future contingency is concerned, I would not define it as “Sindoor 2.0” in advance. Every response will depend on the nature of provocation, national objective and operational requirement. However, the Army is prepared for both short, intense conflicts and prolonged contingencies. Our operational preparedness to include surveillance, air defence, cyber, EW, precision fires, drones, counter-UAS capabilities and logistics are being strengthened accordingly.The key point is that deterrence must be credible. If Pakistan persists with cross-border terrorism, the cost will be heavy. India will act at a time, place and manner of its choosing, with the full strength of an integrated, joint and ‘Whole of Nation’ approach. Our aim is peace and stability, but peace cannot rest on tolerance of terror.Sir, what is the current situation along the LAC where China and India have amassed over 50,000 troops each since the 2020 faceoff and many heavy weapons?The situation along the northern borders is stable but sensitive. The agreement on disengagement has enhanced stability on the ground and the year 2024-25 witnessed a significant thaw in the bilateral relationship. This is also reflected in ground commander-level interactions along the northern borders, where both sides are now more responsive and sensitive to each other’s concerns.There have been several positive indicators of gradual normalisation. These include the formulation of an experts’ group for boundary delimitation, a working group for border management, resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights, consensus on resumption of border trade through three border passes and visa relaxation measures. Renewed engagements at diplomatic and military levels have helped reduce tensions and build mutual confidence.At the military level, more than 1,100 ground-level interactions take place annually between the two sides including the most recent Corps Commander-level talks. These military-to-military engagements, along with patrolling and other activities, have also facilitated grazing, hydrotherapy camps and religious activities along the Northern Borders.Our future roadmap is clear. We will maintain peace and tranquillity, resolve local issues through military-to-military engagements, preserve stability for progress on the experts’ group and working group mechanisms, maintain robust deployment to deter any threat and continue focused infrastructure and capability development. Therefore, while the situation has improved, the Army will remain vigilant, balanced and fully prepared along the LAC.With the Indian Army regularly tackling threats from insurgents in Manipur, how can we improve the volatile situation in the state?The situation in Manipur requires a balanced and sensitive approach, combining firm security measures with reconciliation, restoration of normal governance and community participation. The role of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles is to create secure and stable conditions in which civil administration, dialogue and development can move forward. Our operations remain intelligence-driven, calibrated and closely coordinated with CAPFs, Central agencies and the State Government.The immediate priority is to prevent violence, maintain security pressure on armed groups, ensure free movement, protect vulnerable areas and support relief and rehabilitation efforts. At the same time, security action alone cannot provide a lasting solution. The deeper requirement is to rebuild trust between communities, strengthen local confidence, enable return to normal civic life and support initiatives that bring people back into the mainstream.The Army’s approach is professional, impartial and people-centric. We remain focused on stabilising the situation without adding to local sensitivities. Wherever required, we assist the civil administration in restoring confidence, securing critical areas and enabling humanitarian support. The long-term solution must come through governance, dialogue, reconciliation and inclusive development. The Army will continue to provide the secure environment necessary for that process to succeed.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl DU assistant professor murdered at home in east Delhi Candace Owens shuts down presidential rumors while pushing Tucker Carlson into the 2028 conversation In what climbers are calling a miracle, a 52-year-old Sherpa guide who was presumed dead on Mount Everest after he vanished during descent on May 29 was found alive after six days near Base Camp on Thursday morning.Dawa ‘Hillary’ Sherpa — who earned the moniker for his mountaineering expertise – covered more than 12km from Yellow Band (25,000ft) to Crampon Point (17,000ft) in difficult weather without food, water or supplemental oxygen, crossing the treacherous Khumbu icefall after the climbing season had ended and ropes and ladders on the route had been removed.His family, having lost hope, was reading prayers for his last rites when they were told Dawa had survived, scavenging leftover tents for scraps of food, water and discarded bottled oxygen.Dawa was descending after summiting Everest at 5pm on May 28 with a group that included British climber Chris Thrall, a former Royal Marine, and a Polish climber when he was last seen near Yellow Band on May 29. Reports said the Polish climber reached Base Camp, but Dawa didn’t.Dawa hailed ‘tiger of the mountains’ for ‘surviving on ice, one packet of biscuits’Thrall even “paid tribute” to Dawa on social media, saying, “RIP… mero dai” (Rest in peace, my elder brother). In the 13-minute video posted on Instagram Wednesday, Thrall said, “Dawa sat down for a rest with his backpack. These guys carry huge loads…” He added, that he checked on Dawa before moving on. “I turned to him and said, ‘Hillary, are you OK brother?’ He said, ‘Yes, yes, I’m fine, Chris. Please go.’”Thrall said that as he descended, he saw a Polish climber from his team who “had frostbite and had run out of supplemental oxygen”. He said, “I come from the British Royal Marines — we are taught to never leave anyone behind… I have only half a tank of oxygen left. Do I take the Polish climber who has frostbite, or go back for the Sherpa who is probably going to rock up and be fine like he has a hundred times before?” His account of events has not been verified.Thrall said he shared oxygen with the Polish climber and descended with him, and later reported Dawa missing after reaching lower camps. After criticism mounted online over why he did not return for Dawa, Thrall said he was tired of being called a “murderer”. Once Dawa was found alive, Thrall said he was “elated and so happy for him and his wonderful family”.The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) cleanup team that had been removing route equipment spotted Dawa near Crampon Point and brought him down before he was flown to a Kathmandu hospital with frostbite and other complications. “He is in intensive care, but out of danger,” a doctor at HAMS Hospital, Kathmandu said.For climbers and guides, the part that stood out was not only that Dawa survived nearly six days without supplies, but that he moved through active crevasses and broken terrain. Nima Tenzing Sherpa, a high-altitude guide, told TOI, “Two days in a deep crevasse below Camp I after a full week in the death zone? Surviving on ice and one packet of biscuits at that altitude is an unbelievable feat of mental strength. He is a tiger of the mountains.”Several guides and climbers have raised questions about the delay in finding Dawa. Mingma C Sherpa, an independent high-altitude porter, told TOI climbers often made “dangerous assumptions” about Sherpas because of their experience. “Foreign climbers assume we are invincible — a dangerous mindset. When a client is told by a guide to move ahead so they can rest, they trust that expertise. Thrall made a textbook survival choice under brutal conditions.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl ‘Peddi’ box office collections day 1: Ram Charan scores massive start; Janhvi Kapoor’s film crosses Rs 112.49 Cr worldwide Capricorn Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: If you’re not married, social respect could make you more noticeable today ‘Complete probe in 6 weeks’: SC raps Gujarat Police for 20-year delay NEW DELHI: Subhash C Kashyap, whose encyclopaedic knowledge of constitutional law and parliamentary affairs made him the go-to person for politicians, bureaucrats and journalists alike, and whose books on Parliament became bestsellers and mandatory reading for students of political science and law, died at his residence following “cardio-pulmonary arrest” on Thursday morning. He was 97.Kashyap served as Lok Sabha’s secretary general from 1984-90, but was associated with Parliament for over three and a half decades. “Be it privilege motions, anti-defection law, impeachment, expelling or disciplining members, he was the person everyone consulted whenever there was a dispute related to parliamentary procedure,” said former Prasar Bharti chairman, A Surya Prakash, who as a journalist reported extensively on Parliament.Born in May 1929 in Chandpur village in United Provinces’ (now UP) Bijnor district, Kashyap came from a family of freedom fighters. As a teenager, he actively participated in the national struggle for independence leading student movements in Bijnor and Meerut, a biographical note said. Kashyap received higher education in Allahabad, New Delhi, Washington DC and London. He launched his professional career as a journalist, taught at University of Allahabad, and trained as an advocate in the same city before joining Parliament.“He was approached for advice by members of the ruling party as well as the opposition. He was accessible and helpful to all. Many mediapersons would consult him whenever there was a crisis in Parliament regarding procedure — an adjournment motion, a privilege motion or a no-confidence motion,” said Surya Prakash.A prolific author and a Padma Bhushan recipient, he wrote the magisterial six volume set, ‘History of the Parliament of India’. President Draupadi Murmu condoled Kashyap’s demise. “Through his scholarship and insight, he enriched the study of Constitution and the evolution of our parliamentary system,” she said on X.About the AuthorAvijit GhoshAvijit Ghosh is an associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandicoots in the Moonlight, Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes, and now, Up Campus, Down Campus, a novel set in 1980s JNU. He tweets from the handle @cinemawaleghoshRead MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Chemotherapy drug supply crisis hits cancer care NEW DELHI: In view of the spike in bitumen prices and shortage of the key raw material for road projects due to prolonged West Asia conflict, highways minister Nitin Gadkari has said that his ministry is considering building cement concrete roads instead of bituminous stretches.Speaking at launch of the country’s first Flex Fuel Vehicle on Thursday, Gadkari said bitumen prices have almost doubled from Rs 45 a kg to Rs 85 and highlighted how domestically produced bio-bitumen can reduce imports and help save foreign exchange. Minister said 30% bio-bitumen produced from rice straw and other biowaste can be mixed with conventional bitumen. Powder of used rubber tyres and plastic can also be added to conventional bitumen for use in road works. In a veiled political message, Gadkari said all waste can be converted to wealth. “Our govt under Prime Minister Modi is there to clear all the waste,” Gadkari said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Congress MP Rahul Gandhi called the death of Akanksha Chaturvedi “not suicide, but a consequence of a corrupt, broken system under PM Modi”. He said the PM had ruined the education system so much over 12 years that “an entire young generation of India is paying the price for it”. Rahul said Akanksha had wanted to be a doctor and her father, a farmer, borrowed Rs 3 lakh on a Kisan Credit Card and took up a job as a cook in Nagpur to pay for her coaching. “A young girl with dreams ended her life… And education minister Dharmendra Pradhan? He’s still in his chair today,” Rahul said. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Jun 05, 2026, 05:00 IST IRCTC disables 3cr user IDs, flags 6cr; scales up AI-based kitchen monitoring NEW DELHI: As UK foreign secretary Yvette Cooper visited India Thursday, both sides announced the launch of a Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory, marking, as an Indian readout said, a significant milestone in their growing partnership on critical minerals and supply chain resilience.In another significant takeaway, India and UK also signed an MoU for setting up a Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence, which will help Indian Ocean states build capacity to address non-traditional maritime security threats.Cooper also met her counterpart S Jaishankar and called on PM Modi. The two sides reviewed ongoing progress in bilateral cooperation focusing on trade, technology, supply chains, defence, climate, education and people-to-people ties.Jaishankar told Cooper in the meeting that the two countries are well-positioned to construct a new future-oriented and mutually beneficial partnership on the back of their newly firmed-up comprehensive trade deal and the defence industrial roadmap. He also said in a post on X later that they spoke about new opportunities in clean energy, AI and critical minerals while exchanging views on global developments, including in Ukraine, West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.Before her meeting with Jaishankar, the UK foreign secretary called on PM Modi. “Appreciated the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times that has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for both our countries. India-UK Vision 2035 will continue to guide our partnership and strengthen our joint efforts for global good,” said Modi on X.The two sides had last year launched Vision 2035 to work for mutual growth, prosperity and to shape a “prosperous, secure, and sustainable world in a time of rapid global change”.Jaishankar highlighted the finalisation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the adoption of a comprehensive strategic partnership and the defence industrial roadmap as major achievements.He said CETA addresses concerns about creating resilient supply chains and addressing concerns in areas of trade, energy, food and economic security. “Our ties have moved from being a historical and perhaps cultural connection to being a forward-looking highway of shared economic ambitions and high technology,” he added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ receives ‘R’ rating ahead of July 17 release Scorpio Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Students have a good chance of reaching their targets today NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that Washington and New Delhi will soon reach a trade agreement.While talking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said that India had benefited for years from the trade imbalance, but the situation has now changed.“I like your Prime Minister a lot. He is a good friend of mine, and we get along well. We have a good relationship,” Trump said.“For years, India took advantage of the United States. They charged us tremendous tariffs and paid nothing. Now it is the exact reverse and we are making a lot of money with India. But we will get to a deal,” he added.This comes amid ongoing efforts by both countries to strengthen economic ties and address long-standing trade issues.India and the United States wrapped up four days of trade negotiations in New Delhi between June 1 and June 4, with officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by its chief negotiator, holding discussions with Indian counterparts on issues such as trade in goods, customs procedures, trade facilitation, non-tariff barriers and economic security cooperation.Both sides termed the talks constructive and said efforts were underway to conclude a mutually beneficial interim trade pact, while negotiations on a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) continue in parallel.Momentum towards a deal has strengthened in recent weeks. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the negotiations were nearing completion, with only a limited number of issues still unresolved. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has similarly indicated that most matters have been settled, with discussions now centred on finalising the remaining details before the first phase of the agreement is unveiled.Even as talks advance, concerns persist over a potential move by the Trump administration to impose an additional 12.5% tariff on imports from 60 economies, including India.A separate USTR proposal could further complicate negotiations. The review, conducted under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974, covers 60 economies and focuses on concerns surrounding imports allegedly linked to forced labour.Under the proposal, economies that have introduced restrictions on such imports could face tariffs of 10%, while those without comparable measures may be subjected to duties of up to 12.5%. India, China, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Bangladesh and Vietnam are among the economies under review.US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said countries that do not adequately address imports associated with forced labour create an uneven playing field for American workers. Despite the uncertainty surrounding tariffs, both New Delhi and Washington have continued to express confidence that an interim trade agreement can be finalised soon.About the AuthorTOI World DeskAt TOI World Desk, our dedicated team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers tirelessly sifts through the vast tapestry of global events to bring you the latest news and diverse perspectives round the clock. With an unwavering commitment to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, we strive to keep you informed about the ever-evolving world, delivering a nuanced understanding of international affairs to our readers. Join us on a journey across continents as we unravel the stories that shape our interconnected world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Anupam Kher recalls final conversation with Pahlaj Nihalani, regrets not visiting him in hospital: ‘He sounded weak and a little sad’ “I regret doing it”: Sykkuno breaks silence on cheating controversy and shares emotional update on girlfriend NEW DELHI: Japan PM Takaichi Sanae is likely to visit India next month for a summit meeting with her counterpart Narendra Modi. While a confirmation from Indian authorities is still awaited, Japanese media reported that the summit meeting with PM Modi will take place in Assam.”Govt sources say arrangements are underway for Takaichi to visit the northeastern state to hold her second in-person meeting with Modi,” said a report by NHK.The two had earlier met on the margins of the G20 summit last year in Johannesburg, agreeing that strong ties between the two countries are indispensable for regional and global peace, prosperity, and stability. The visit to Assam will be significant as both countries, under the India-Japan Act East Forum, work together on projects for economic modernisation of India’s northeast region. The two are expected to discuss the economic consequences of the West Asia conflict, as both nations are heavily dependent on energy supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and also possible initiatives to intensify cooperation on critical minerals. TNNEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Libra Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Your charm returns without much effort today Compassionate job for married daughter’s son? SC to rule NEW DELHI: SC has ruled that courts must not allow litigation to prolong a decayed and decomposed marriage, which is a deeply personal and social partnership built on mutual respect, as that would create a “foul sociological, psychological and mental hollowness” in life.Using its exclusive powers under Art 142 of the Constitution to dissolve the marriage between two govt doctors living separately for 15 years, SC said, “Marriage, in its legal and constitutional dimension, can never be reduced to a mere contractual intersection of individual rights, nor can it be viewed through the narrow lens of a petition for conjugal rights.”Marriage is a personal and social partnership built on mutual respect, shared expectations and equal responsibility, designed for a couple to weave a tapestry of interdependence that demands balancing of interests, a bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and A G Masih said.Writing for the court, Justice Masih said, “Conjugal rights do not exist in a vacuum; they are the structural counterparts to conjugal duties. Matrimony is not a one-sided right to be enforced, but a shared covenant of emotional support, fidelity, responsibility and care, where the rights of one are always tied to the duties they owe to the other.” Referring to the case, the bench said intentional maintenance of distinct lifestyles, separate domiciles and total cessation of marital interaction for over 15 years established a de facto abandonment of the marital covenant by both sides.“When wife and husband have been living separately for over 15 years and all efforts for reconciliation have failed, it will not be possible for the parties to live together,” the bench said, dissolving the marriage under Art 142.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras Virgo Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Make one bold work decision, but double-check every figure before confirming Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Observing that differences are a part and parcel of married life and may result in non-communication betw-een partners, Supreme Court has said that a husband cannot be convicted of cruelty merely on the ground of not talking to his wife for a few days.A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and Atul S Chand acquitted a man who was convicted by trial court and Madras high court under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code for subjecting his wife to cruelty and sentenced to a three-year jail term. He had not been on talking terms with his wife for 13 days, which led to her dying by suicide.The court said, “Therefore, in absence of any material, mere non-communication with the deceased for thirteen days, without substantiating the same with cogent evidence, cannot, in any stretch of the imagination, fall within the ambit of cruelty in the facts of this case…”The case was not even one where there was some quarrel between appellant and the deceased, due to which appellant could have been convicted by trial court, SC said. There was insufficient evidence to prove allegation of cruelty against the husband, something the high court judgment failed to take into account, it said.The court said that what needs to be determined is whether the gravity or seriousness of the act is of such a nature that it is likely to drive a woman to die by suicide or cause injury or pose danger to her mental health. In order to establish cruelty, the wilful conduct of the accused must be of a compelling nature.”In this regard, persistent harassment within a close proximity of time of lodging the complaint may be a relevant factor. It is, further, clarified that a petty quarrel cannot be termed as cruelty to attract charge under Sec 498A. It is incumbent upon Courts, therefore, to analyse the facts and circumstances, the act on the part of the accused and gauge its impact,” bench said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl HDFC agents to stop mobilising government funds Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau introduce their children ahead of first anniversary; relationship grows serious | El Nino has set in, the latest update from the European weather agency indicated on Thursday. According to it, temperatures in the rapidly warming Pacific Ocean crossed the 0.5°C threshold of El Nino in May. This is likely to set in motion changes in atmospheric conditions that are projected to deeply impact global weather – including the Indian monsoon – in coming months.The release from European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) is the first update in June from a major global weather agency on the state of the Pacific Ocean. Most agencies had said last month that El Nino was on the verge of setting in, with US govt institutions putting the probability of it forming in May-July period at 82%. “The latest chart from ECMWF shows that the 0.5-degree threshold has been crossed. Officially, an El Nino event will be declared only when these changes persist for at least three months. But that’s of academic interest. Changes in the atmosphere associated with an El Nino are already being seen and its impact being felt,” said M Rajeevan, veteran meteorologist and former secretary of the earth sciences ministry.The ECMWF update came on the day the monsoon arrived over the Indian mainland (Kerala), three days later than its normal date of June 1. IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said the monsoon is likely to march into more parts of the western coast and Karnataka, move into Andhra and cover TN in the next two-three days. “The intensity of rainfall in these areas is not likely to be high,” he said.As for El Nino setting in, Mohapatra said updates from other agencies should be awaited to get a clearer picture. US govt agencies and IMD are likely to release their forecasts within a week or so. IMD has forecast below-normal monsoon this year at 90% of the long period average, bordering on ‘deficient’ (below 90%). The Australian weather bureau had late last month stated that the warming in the region known as Nino 3.4 – the area in mid-east equatorial Pacific most often tracked for El Nino – was 0.67 °C above normal. This is above the 0.5°C threshold most agencies use for the onset of El Nino. The Australian bureau’s criterion is 0.8°C.According to the latest ECMWF seasonal forecast, temperatures at the end of May crossed 1°C above normal in the Nino 3.4 region.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Mehta contests Sebi order on Rs 15L cr inflated revenue Leo Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Your health looks good, and enthusiasm carries you forward NEW DELHI: Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian do not figure among the 11 Rajya Sabha candidates named by BJP for the June 18 polls, a development that adds to the buzz about a reshuffle in the council of ministers.Kurian, the only Christian minister in the PM Modi-led govt, and Bittu are outgoing MPs from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan respectively and did not find a place in the list from their state.The buzz over the reshuffle has now further grown as two other junior ministers, Pankaj Chaudhary and Harsh Malhotra, have already been vested with organisational responsibilities. Chaudhary is UP BJP president while Malhotra was recently made head of Delhi BJP. None of the outgoing RS MPs has been renominated. Debashish Samantaray, who quit BJD to join BJP, has been fielded for the Odisha bypoll.In 2022, ministers Naqvi and RCP Singh quit before RS terms ended, weren’t renominatedIn fact, none of the outgoing Rajya Sabha MPs were repeated by the governing party. A number of organisational functionaries, including national general secretary Tarun Chugh and BJP’s former Rajasthan state president Satish Poonia, have been picked for their likely debut as parliamentarians.BJP is yet to name its candidates from Jharkhand and Karnataka, where it is guaranteed one seat each, keeping open the possibility that it can yet renominate either of the two ministers. The two ministers can retain their office for six months in case they are no longer MPs after their term ends on June 21.In 2022, Cabinet ministers Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and R C P Singh had quit before their Rajya Sabha term was over and later were not renominated to the House.An overhaul of BJP’s team of national office-bearers is also due after Nitin Nabin took over as the party president in Jan and has been rather active since, touring across states to gather feedback and tone up its organisational machinery.Among the RS candidates, BJP has named its state president A Sharda Devi from Manipur and former state chief Tai Tagak from Arunachal Pradesh. From Gujarat, it has picked four new faces, including three relatively young functionaries — Rajubhai Shukla, Mukeshbhai Rathwa, Mansingh Parmar and Jitendra Kanzariya — with a focus on OBC and tribal communities.After appointing a Jat Sikh — Kewal Singh Dhillon — as its Punjab president to reach out to his community, not seen as the party’s core voters, BJP’s Rajya Sabha choice of Chugh caters to its traditional voters in the state, where polls are due early next year.The decision not to renominate Bittu, also a Jat Sikh and grandson of former CM Beant Singh, has surprised political circles, but there is a view that he may be asked to focus on the coming polls. Kurian, a seasoned BJP member from Kerala, lost in the assembly poll held recently in the state.In Rajasthan, where Congress has been active organisationally, the governing BJP has sought to appeal to two numerically strong OBC communities. Debashish Samantaray, who had quit BJD to join BJP, has been fielded for the Odisha bypoll, triggered by his resignation from the House.Outgoing BJP MPs include Rambhai Mokariya, Amin Narhari and Ramila Bara from Gujarat, Leishemba Sanajaoba from Manipur, Rajendra Gehlot from Rajasthan, Nabam Rebia from Arunachal and Sumer Singh Solanki from Madhya Pradesh.BJP is all but certain to seal all 10 seats — four from Gujarat, two each from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, and one each from Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh — besides the lone bypoll seat from Odisha due to its numerical strength. It is in office in all these states. Elections to 24 seats and bypolls to one are due on June 8.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl ‘Look at India as a base and not just a market’: Piyush Goyal Aditya Dhar gets legal relief as court rejects filmmaker Santosh Kumar’s plea against Dhurandhar 2 OTT release amid plagiarism claims | Hindi Movie News Norway Chess: R Praggnanandhaa takes revenge on world champion D Gukesh; title race goes to final day | Chess News Monsoon arrives in Kerala, after 3-day delay | India News NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing Indian efforts to diversify its oil supplies, PM Narendra Modi met Venezuela acting President Delcy Rodríguez and discussed ways to deepen the energy partnership.The Latin American country, which tops the list of countries with largest proven oil reserves, has emerged in recent weeks as one of India’s top crude suppliers.While no agreement was signed, both sides focused on securing long-term energy contracts citing “perfect complementarity” in the energy sector. The PM said in a post on X that they had extensive discussions on expanding cooperation in not just energy but also critical minerals, tech, agriculture, health and people-to-people ties.As India looks to diversify, Venezuela pitches in: Great opportunities existAs a valued partner in Latin America, our close cooperation with Venezuela holds immense importance for the Global South. We will continue to work together for the mutual benefit of the people of our nations,” said the PM.After having effectively taken control of Venezuela’s oil industry, the US had pushed India to resume procurement from the country. India was one of the largest importers of Venezuelan crude in 2020 when it halted purchases because of US sanctions.US secretary of state Marco Rubio had first announced, ahead of his visit to India last month, that Rodriguez would soon be visiting India. According to officials, the message from Rodriguez was that Venezuela is open for business, and there are great opportunities for India as it looks to diversify its supplies at a time the Strait of Hormuz remains choked by the US-Iran conflict.“Venezuela sees India as a stable demand for many years to come. Therefore, there exists a perfect complementarity for both to work in the energy sector, upstream as well as downstream,” said MEA secretary (east) Rudrendra Tandon, adding Venezuela has already emerged as the third largest supplier for India this month in terms of spot purchases.The discussions also focused on expanding cooperation in areas like mining, agriculture, critical minerals, and pharmaceuticals. Asked whether the payment for the crude would be made directly to the US or to the Venezuelan govt, the official said the actual work will be done by commercial entities, both in public as well as the private sector.“All these companies operate at the global level in global markets. So, they will have to consider the existing payment methods that are going to be adopted when you do economic activity in Venezuela,” said Tandon.On details of the energy partnership both sides are looking to forge, the official said oil exporters realise the importance of India as a stable and long-term buyer. “So, it is in their interest to enter into long-term contracts rather than do spot buying. We hope that at some stage, we move forward to long-term secure supplies from all our suppliers,” said the official, adding that the Indian refining industry is well equipped to handle Venezuela’s “hard” crude.The MEA said during her five-day working visit to India, Delcy Rodriguez will visit several sites connected with energy, pharmaceuticals and auto sectors to gain insight into India’s technological and industrial capabilities and to explore opportunities for collaboration.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’I Saw Four Bodies At One Spot’: Local Hero Recounts Horror Of Delhi Fire | Watch’Did Not Tell Me…’: RJD MP Breaks Silence On Helping Cockroach Janta Party In Holding Presser’Whatever I Am Today Is Because Of Mamata’: Humayun Kabir Offers Rejinagar Seat To TMC Chief’We Are No More In INDIA Bloc, Will Not Attend June 8 Meet’: DMK After Congress ‘Betrayal’ In TNHijab, No Music, Separate Timings: Kerala’s ‘Islam-Friendly’ Gym Sparks Row, BJP Slams CongressAfter TCS Nashik Case, Ex-Wipro Pune Employee Alleges Religious Conversion, Forced ResignationNo Woman In Karnataka Cabinet: Margaret Alva ‘Deeply Disappointed’ Over DK Shivakumar Oath CeremonyPune IT Firm Abruptly Closes Operations, Over 700 Employees And Interns Left JoblessCongress Tells Cadre To Ignore CJP, Stay Focused On NEET-CBSE AgitationWhy IRCTC Is Verifying 6 Crore Users And Deploying AI Cameras In 800 Kitchens123Photostories5 most venomous sea snakes travellers should know aboutWant melt-in-the-mouth mutton dishes? 5 lesser-known secrets to follow at homeSambhavna Seth breaks down in tears as she welcomes twins via surrogacy with husband Avinash Dwivedi; cuts her babies’ umbilical cords, Says ‘Family Complete Ho Gayi’6 lakes in India with fascinating myths about their origins3 types of people you should remove from your life, as per Gauranga DasMMA legend Conor McGregor’s Las Vegas mansion is a millions-worth property defined by world-class luxury, private elevator and Strip viewsThe 5 numbers cardiologists want every adult to know before it’s too lateChild behavior expert says these 5 common phrases parents say to their children can hurt them psychologically8 words that women hate from the core of their heart: Which one can YOU not standGetting married soon? 10 common questions women should ask themselves before tying the knot123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireLauren FryerAbhishek BanerjeeLos Angeles Airport DetentionAuston MatthewsSean StricklandKylian MbappeNuclear Scientist DeathNHL Trade RumorsTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiAnnapurna BhandarFirhad HakimDK ShivakumarKerala MonsoonAbhishek BanerjeeMamata BanerjeeKoyambedu Baw Brawl Gleaming rise and sudden retreat: How Rajesh Mehta landed in Sebi crosshairs Cancer Horoscope Today, June 5, 2026: Jupiter supports learning, so students should use this window well ‘I am proposing a meeting’: Zelenskyy seeks direct talks with Putin, suggests neutral venue