VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Buried for 5,300 years beneath a Stone Age tomb, a skull discovered in Spain has revealed the world’s earliest known ear surgery Wrong’un! 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The group said it had informed the commission of organisational changes adopted during a special session held on June 22 and sought recognition of those changes.Following the rival claim, the EC asked both the Mamata Banerjee-led camp and the Ritabrata faction to submit their responses by 5.30pm on July 6. While Mamata’s camp filed its reply within the deadline, the rebel faction was granted an extension until 5.30pm on July 10.Mamata questions delay In her July 12 letter to the EC, Mamata said no communication had been received from the Ritabrata-led faction even two days after the extended deadline.”Though it is well past 10th July 2026, and it has been about 2 days therefrom, there has not been any communication made to the undersigned from the end of Shri Ritabrata Banerjee concerning such reply,” news agency PTI quoted the letter saying.”The EC had instructed both sides to keep each other informed about their submissions,” the news agency reported citing sources. “Hence, it can be inferred, in the absence or the failure to communicate to the undersigned, despite the precondition imposed by the Election Commission of India, that the Election Commission has also not been provided with the said reply within the extended time period,” she said in the letter.’Leeway’ not extended to MamataThe TMC chief alleged that while the rival faction had been given additional time, her camp was not afforded similar flexibility. She said the “leeway” granted to Ritabrata Banerjee to file a delayed response had not been extended to her side, which was given “virtually two half-working days to reply to the communication dated 2nd July 2026.” Mamata further accused the poll panel of remaining silent even after the expiry of the extended deadline.”Even after the delay of another 48hrs from 10th July, your good office has maintained a stoic silence, giving further elbow-room to Shri Banerjee, demonstrating your inclination towards the mala fide cause of Shri Ritabrata Banerjee,” she said.Mamata-led TMC rejected the rival camp’s claim to be the “real” party. The party maintained that its organisational committees remain valid until 2027 under the party constitution, noting that the last organisational elections were conducted in 2022. It also argued that the rebel faction’s claim that the committees ceased to exist in 2025 was both factually and legally untenable.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Scientists now know why | World News Atishi joins CJP protest on day 24 NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar over examination irregularities entered its 24th day on Monday, drawing support from Aam Aadmi Party leaders, including Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi, MLA Kuldeep Kumar and former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi.”Met @Wangchuk66 at Jantar Mantar as his fast enters the 16th day. Even though his health is deteriorating, his spirit remains strong. He is committed to fighting for the youth of this country. Power to you Sonam and the young cockroaches,” Atishi said in a post on X.Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health deteriorated further on Monday, the 16th day of his hunger strike, with doctors reporting a drop in his blood pressure and a cumulative weight loss of 8.2 kg since he began the fast. Watch Sonam Wangchuk Rejects ‘Modern Gandhi’ Label As Hunger Strike Enters Fourteenth Day In DelhiThe update said his blood glucose level was recorded at 67 and his blood pressure at 107/70.Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj and former Kerala health minister K K visited the protest site on Sunday.Addressing the gathering, Shailaja said, “We are all here to express our solidarity with the protest conducted by the CJP. It is on an important issue. We want accountability in examinations. We want a fair entrance examination system in our country.”She alleged that repeated examination paper leaks could not have occurred without the knowledge of the Union Education Ministry and reiterated support for the protesters’ demand seeking the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.CJP has been protesting at Jantar Mantar since June 20, demanding the resignation of Pradhan over irregularities in competitive examinations, particularly the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. The group has also announced a march to Parliament on July 20.Sonam Wangchuk joined the protest at Jantar Mantar and began an indefinite hunger strike, drawing support from several political leaders and public figures.Opposition parties have also been pressing for Pradhan’s resignation, alleging lapses in the conduct of competitive examinations, including the NEET-UG controversy and issues related to the National Testing Agency (NTA).Meanwhile, a Delhi court recently extended the judicial custody of 13 accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case until July 24.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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The successful applicant will head the Ram temple’s administrative management and oversee its day-to-day operations.According to the Trust’s notification, applications must be submitted by 4 pm on July 18. The recruitment follows the finalisation of eligibility criteria by a selection committee. As reported earlier, applicants must be graduates with at least 20 years’ experience in administration or finance. Candidates with prior temple management experience will be given preference, while applicants must also be followers of the Hindu faith.The development comes as the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government and the Ayodhya Ram Mandir trust on petitions seeking an independent, court-monitored probe into the alleged misappropriation of Ram Temple donations. The apex court also directed the UP government’s Special investigation team (SIT) to file a status report and disclose its composition.The selected CEO will initially be appointed for a three-year term and will be required to reside in Ayodhya during the tenure. The committee has also decided to appoint a Secretary to assist with the recruitment process. Sources quoted by ANI said that the selection process is expected to be completed within the next month after shortlisted candidates are interviewed.The move assumes significance amid the ongoing controversy surrounding alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which is being investigated by the SIT.Speaking on Sunday, Ram Mandir construction committee chairman Nripendra Misra clarified that the CEO would function as the administrative head of the temple’s management while remaining accountable to the Trust.”As the name suggests, the Chief Executive Officer will be the head of management. They will work under the Trust and oversee the management tasks. It depends on the Trust as to what kind of delegation of power they give to the CEO. Based on that delegation, the CEO will manage their staff,” Misra told ANI.He added, “Whatever the Trust decides is their matter, but believe me, any changes in sub-committees will follow the bylaws.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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