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His Las Vegas appearance sparks fresh hair debate online | Scientists in China create a self-healing dress from living fungus that repairs its own tears and biodegrades naturally Any post against PM Modi to be deleted in three hours: Arvind Kejriwal on new social media law Jharkhand assembly adjourned amid BJP uproar over job exam irregularities Opposition BJP MLAs disrupted proceedings of the Jharkhand Assembly over alleged irregularities in a job examination, with several legislators entering the well of the House in protest.Proceedings of the Jharkhand Assembly were adjourned till 12.30 pm amid an uproar by the BJP MLAs.During the proceedings, BJP leader Babulal Marandi demanded a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities under a court-monitored panel.Opposition MLAs raised placards and shouted slogans, including “stop selling students’ future” and “recommend a CBI probe into irregularities in JPSC examination”, targeting the JMM-led government.BJP chief whip Naveen Jaiswal alleged that the CID probe into the suspected job exam scam had been initiated to “cover up the issues”.”It is an eyewash. The youth doesn’t have faith in the CID probe. The protesters will get justice only when a CBI team probes into the irregularities raised by the protesters,” Jaiswal said, as cited by PTI.The protest over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand entered its 14th day on Friday, with six demonstrators continuing their hunger strike. Meanwhile, two student unions announced plans to march to the state Assembly, which is currently in session, during the day.The demonstrators have been demanding the cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment test, either by the CBI or by a panel of retired High Court judges from outside the state.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThey have also called for comprehensive reforms in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC).The protest began on July 25 at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch and has since emerged as one of the biggest student-led movements in the state in recent years.The CID has so far arrested 19 people in connection with the alleged irregularities in the job examination.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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(Photo: IANS) NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on regulatory fraud in the pharmaceutical sector, the Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to empower drug regulators to temporarily debar companies that submit fake or fabricated data while seeking approvals for drugs and related licences.Under the amended rules notified by the Union health ministry on Thursday, applicants found submitting fabricated data will not only face rejection of their applications or cancellation of existing licences, but can also be barred from filing fresh applications before the concerned licensing authority, whether at the Centre or in the states, for a specified period. The action will be taken only after issuing a show-cause notice, and affected applicants will have the right to appeal.The new provision will apply to all applications filed under the Drugs Rules, 1945, and is aimed at deterring companies from submitting false scientific data to secure regulatory approvals.The ministry said regulatory decisions on the quality, safety and efficacy of medicines are based on scientific data submitted by applicants. Fabricated data undermines the integrity of the approval process, raises questions about the quality of medicines and can pose serious risks to public health. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe amendment is intended to strengthen accountability and ensure that drug approvals are backed by reliable scientific evidence.Officials said the amendment is part of the government’s broader effort to align India’s drug regulatory framework with global best practices by promoting ethical compliance while taking stricter action against companies that indulge in malpractice.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. 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Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. 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Scientists are now releasing 42 eastern indigo snakes to bring it back “She has her audience wrapped around her finger”: Candace Owens’ Officer Bagley investigation comes under fire after viral post exposes dramatic reversal claim CM Vijay rejects all-party meet NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Friday ruled out an all-party meeting on Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu Dam and the Cauvery water dispute, rejecting leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin’s demand and urging the opposition not to “play politics” over the issue.Speaking in the assembly, Vijay asserted that his TVK-led government would not compromise on Tamil Nadu’s rights over the Cauvery waters and said the state’s position had already been conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”There is no need to convene an all-party meeting. Please do not play politics on the Mekedatu dam issue. Whatever our stand may be, we have expressed it through a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Our government will not compromise on its rights regarding the river water issue or the Mekedatu dam issue. I do not want to indulge in cheap politics by bringing up past history. Do not think about who will gain politically or who will take credit for this issue,” Vijay said.He added, “We know what needs to be done regarding the Cauvery issue, but you are politicising the matter… We are firmly committed to pursuing the Cauvery issue through legal means.”Vijay’s remarks came after the DMK demanded an all-party meeting to discuss Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu Dam project on the Cauvery River. The issue has triggered a fresh political confrontation between the ruling TVK and the opposition.The row intensified after leader of opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested over allegedly “derogatory” remarks against chief minister Vijay and actor Trisha amid the escalating Cauvery dispute.Udhayanidhi has denied targeting any individual, insisting that his remarks were about the Cauvery issue. He accused the government of using his arrest as a “diversionary tactic” to shift attention away from the Mekedatu and Cauvery dispute.”I am only asking why an all-party meeting has not been convened. When we were in government, the present chief minister criticised us for writing a letter to the Prime Minister. He himself had spoken about it at the time. The chief minister knows how this issue should be resolved. This is a matter concerning the livelihood of the people, and he knows how to address it. I have taken up the resolution you submitted in accordance with the rules.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines You have yourself acknowledged that the issue is serious. I am only asking how you are going to resolve it. The agriculture minister said in an interview that the chief minister would be going to Karnataka, but two other ministers have denied it. They are saying that they do not want the Tamil Nadu chief minister to come to Karnataka and that they are not prepared to release water,” he said in the House.He also urged the chief minister to engage directly with farmers in the Cauvery delta region.”The chief minister should meet the farmers of the Delta districts and speak to them. During the previous government, cultivation was carried out on 6.8 lakh acres, whereas under this government, cultivation has been carried out on only 1.5 lakh acres,” he added.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. 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