VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Travis Kelce dragged into bizarre theft scandal as police hunt lookalike over alleged purse robbery 86-year-old Canadian woman loses $900,000 in AI crypto scam she found on Facebook; friend says she nearly took her own life Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray NEW DELHI: The BJP was quick to dismiss speculation after party leader and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his political rival, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray, were seen travelling on the same flight from Mumbai to Nagpur.Thackeray, a staunch BJP critic, was accompanied on the flight by his son and former minister Aaditya Thackeray, along with close aide and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut. Nagpur is Fadnavis’ hometown.BJP MLC Pratap Lad downplayed the episode, saying political rivalry does not amount to personal enmity.”Although we are political opponents, we are not enemies. We do hold cordial talks. Despite the strained relations between the BJP and Shiv Sena (UBT), he (Uddhav) attended my daughter’s wedding with his family. We are not adversaries of each other. The CM is known for maintaining friendly relations across party lines,” Lad told a regional news channel.He also expressed surprise that Uddhav Thackeray had opted to travel on a regular commercial flight.”I am surprised that Uddhav Thackeray is travelling by a general passenger plane. Devendra Fadnavis regularly travels between Mumbai and Nagpur by air, so there is nothing unusual about his journey,” Lad added.The development comes days after six Lok Sabha MPs switched from Shiv Sena (UBT) to the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, a BJP ally.Lad claimed the defections had been in the works for the past four months, while denying any BJP involvement.”The Lok Sabha members did not defect suddenly; the process had been underway for the last four months. The BJP has nothing to do with their defection. Thackeray may be disappointed by these developments, but I still saw a smile on his face,” he remarked.(With PTI inputs)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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According to the State of Digital Nomads Report, India ranks 11th globally in digital nomads, housing an estimated 1.7 million location-independent workers (roughly 2% of the global total).A digital nomad is a professional who leverages internet-based technology to earn a living while living a highly mobile, location-independent lifestyle. Once a niche counterculture among Western freelancers, this lifestyle has transitioned into a mainstream global workforce segment.Leading the charge are millennials and Gen Z. This generation is rewriting the rules of career, lifestyle, and success.From the high-altitude valleys of Himachal Pradesh to remote eco-stays like Yakten Village in misty Sikkim, a new socio-economic bridge is being built. A collective yearning for something different — sanity and peace — has shifted the tide.Traditional career track:Urban migration ➔ Cubicle hustle ➔ Burnout ➔ SeclusionA digital nomad track:Digital Connectivity ➔ Serene destination➔ Mental well-being ➔ Global impactThe irony is striking. The very digitalisation critics said would isolate this generation has instead granted them the freedom to seek peace.Reversing the historic flow: urban-to-rural migrationWhere past generations prioritised corner offices and job titles, today’s young professionals are changing success metrics. Data shows 75% of all digital nomads globally are Gen Z or Millennials.Digitalisation has broken the geographic link between earning power and urban congestion, allowing young professionals to preserve well-being in quiet regions while remaining connected to global markets.This reverse migration is only possible because India’s rural-urban divide is shrinking fast. The country has adapted digitally with astonishing speed, democratising economic opportunity across geography. Go into any remote village in Himachal, Uttarakhand, or the Northeast today: you’ll find elders and youngsters alike holding smartphones, scrolling reels, and absorbing global trends in real time.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) historically pegged national urban migration at 34.9%.Today, the digital nomad movement is triggering a 180-degree reversal: high-earning knowledge workers are leaving tier-1 cities and moving temporarily or semi-permanently into rural towns and villages.Case study: the indigenous evolutionThe trend appears in eco-tourism initiatives like Yakten Village Homestay in Sikkim, which blends indigenous hospitality with remote-work accessibility. Places such as Kasol, Dharamshala, and Rishikesh—long-stay sanctuaries for international travelers, especially Israelis—are now seeing an influx of domestic workers.Indian professionals can bypass international visa hassles and currency arbitrage by staying inside their borders. They can code from the Himalayas or design from a Goa beach shack using affordable domestic networks.Digitalization has fundamentally broken the geographic link between earning power and urban congestion, allowing young professionals to protect their well-being in quiet regions while remaining structurally connected to global financial markets.Ground realities: the unfiltered nomad experienceDespite the appealing online aesthetic, working on the road involves significant infrastructure and logistical challenges. Vedant Singh, an active Indian digital nomad, highlights the operational friction points of the lifestyle:The mountain infrastructure deficit“Pahad looks beautiful on screen, but daily logistics can test your patience. Food is expensive because everything has to be hauled up winding roads. And when peak winter hits, it’s absolutely freezing. If you don’t have a reliable heater, your whole routine collapses.”The Jibbhi freezing loop:Power Grid Failure ➔ Space Heater Shuts Off ➔ Type for 1 Minute ➔ Warm Hands in Pockets for 5 Minutes“Most popular nomad destinations have great connectivity now. The Rs 349-a-month unlimited 5G plan works in about 90% of these locations. But you still have to be careful where you sleep and work. I learned to choose places with reliable facilities—mainly Zostel, a trusted backpacker hostel chain,” Singh says.Transportation in remote micro-hubs often exposes travelers to inflated tourist pricing. “When I was traveling from Dharamshala to Jibbhi, a local cab demanded Rs 2,000 for a 20-km mountain ride. Luckily, another traveller told me a public bus runs the same route for Rs 50,” he added.A global shift: from exotic foreigners to a homegrown movementWhat Vedant faces in Himachal is part of a massive global phenomenon that accelerated after COVID-19. Post-2020, countries realised remote work was not temporary but a durable structural shift. Governments from Portugal and Spain to Indonesia and Thailand introduced “digital nomad visas” to attract high-earning remote workers.For years, India’s scenic hubs were primarily playgrounds for international nomads. Hotspots like Kasol, Rishikesh, and Goa long hosted foreign travellers who settled for months, creating self-contained cultural enclaves.India has emerged as a growing destination for digital nomads, especially after the introduction of remote work and long-stay travel trends.But the true catalyst behind India’s climb to 11th globally is the explosion of homegrown nomads.The ultimate ultimatum: cubicle vs horizonThe Indian digital nomad vision is compelling. The ability to trade a claustrophobic metropolitan cubicle for a makeshift workstation overlooking Darjeeling’s tea gardens, Jibbhi’s snow-capped peaks, or South Goa’s beaches is no longer a foreign luxury.This generation’s uncompromising focus on mental well-being, backed by rapid rural digitisation, means the infrastructure for location-independent work is on the ground.However, navigating India as a digital nomad is not a passive vacation; it is an active exercise in resilience.To succeed, a nomad must trade predictable city comforts for a hyper-adaptable mindset. You must be able to troubleshoot sudden sub-zero power outages, out-negotiate aggressive transit cartels, meticulously vet budget accommodations to avoid poor infrastructure, and accept chores like hand-washing laundry.Ultimately, India offers an unparalleled, deeply enriching canvas for the self-contained worker. It presents a macroeconomic ecosystem where you can stay plugged into the global digital economy while remaining profoundly connected to a slow-paced lifestyle. If you respect the local terrain, plan for contingencies, and prioritise reliable infrastructure over the lowest price tag, the country ceases to be just a travel destination. It becomes your open-air office.The traditional corporate mold has cracked. The tools are in your hands, the networks are live, and the horizon is waiting. The only question left is: Are you ready to step out of the cubicle?Get the latest India news and live updates. 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Five of them are from the Army and one from the Indian Air Force. Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, Rifleman Sunil Kumar, Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar, Agniveer Murali Naik, Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh, and Indian Air Force Sergeant Surendra Kumar were among those who died in the line of duty. The names of these heroes of Operation Sindoor were released alongside the list of all soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during various military operations in 2025. List of namesThe ‘Tyag Chakra’ (Circle of Sacrifice) at the National War Memorial is dedicated to the nation’s bravehearts. It comprises 16 circular granite walls; the name, rank, and unit of every soldier who made the supreme sacrifice for the country after Independence are inscribed on the bricks of these walls. Now, these six heroes from Operation Sindoor will also become a permanent part of this memorial.India launched Operation Sindoor in the early hours of May 7, 2025, executing precision strikes on nine terror infrastructure targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir to eliminate over 100 terrorists. The tri-service operation served as a decisive retaliation for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes on the terror-linked sites, targeting infrastructure linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. India and Pakistan agreed to halt military action on May 10 following talks between the two countries’ Directors General of Military Operations.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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For how many years will we continue to work? We have been working for 40 years. Young leaders must take the command of the party, and he (Aaditya) has been doing it,” Raut said.”He will do it officially too. He has the capability, and we will welcome him,” he added.Aaditya, the elder son of Uddhav Thackeray, currently represents the Worli assembly constituency in Mumbai. He is the president of the party’s youth wing and served as the state environment minister during the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022.Earlier this week, six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs crossed over to the rival faction led by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.Raut’s remarks came as party chief Uddhav Thackeray planned a tour of the constituencies represented by the six party MPs who crossed over to the rival Shiv Sena faction.He described Uddhav Thackeray’s tour as part of an outreach effort to directly explain the party’s position to voters and workers in the constituencies of the MPs who defected.The six Sena (UBT) MPs — Sanjay Dina Patil (Mumbai North East), Omprakash Rajenimbalkar (Dharashiv), Sanjay Deshmukh (Yavatmal-Washim), Sanjay Jadhav (Parbhani), Bhausaheb Wakchaure (Shirdi) and Nagesh Patil Ashtikar (Hingoli) — joined the ruling Sena on June 22.Meanwhile, Raut chose not to address the defected leaders as “rebels”, arguing that the term should be reserved for freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev rather than politicians switching sides for money, power and protection.Alleging that the MPs sold themselves for crores of rupees, Raut maintained that the ground-level party cadre remained firmly with Uddhav Thackeray.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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All about LaMelo Ball’s parents as they end marriage of 30 years Storm discovery: Grave hidden for more than 100 years uncovered after New York storm topples giant tree | World News Akhilesh Yadav claimed the unravelling of the case was only “chapter one of the reckoning”. NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav Friday flayed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which appears to be on the defensive, after the arrest of eight people in the Ayodhya Ram Temple fund embezzlement case.Launching full frontal attack on the BJP, which lend political support to the Ram Mandir movement, Akhilesh Yadav said the arrest in the embezzlement case would lead to the “downfall” of the party’s “glittering empire built on arrogance”.”The mask of those claiming to be devotees has finally slipped, as Lord Ram’s divine justice has prevailed,” the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister wrote. Akhilesh claimed the unravelling of the case was only “chapter one of the reckoning” and that the fallout would only intensify, with the BJP and its affiliates, “including the RSS”, beginning to “expose one another”.”Along with the PM CARES Fund, even unregistered entities will now have to account for their actions. The ‘BJP and the gang’ will not escape the God’s audit,” he said.Akhilesh Yadav’s X postAkhilesh’s remark comes hours after Champat Rai resigned as general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, reportedly on “moral grounds”, amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged embezzlement of donations. Trustee Anil Mishra has also stepped down.The Uttar Pradesh government recently ordered a probe after allegations surfaced that devotees’ offerings had been misappropriated.On Thursday, eight people named in an FIR in connection with the alleged embezzlement of temple donations were arrested. All eight were associated with counting cash and other valuables received as offerings at the temple.The FIR was registered on the complaint of Krishna Mohan, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, following recommendations made in the preliminary report of a Special Investigation Team (SIT).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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Remember these students. Every one of them,” the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha wrote on X while responding to a post by fellow Congress leader Pawan Khera, who shared the names of 14 such aspirants.”When PM Modi praised Dharmendra Pradhan ji on his birthday, did he even spare a thought for these children?” Rahul Gandhi added.The Rae Bareli MP has repeatedly targeted the Centre over the NEET-UG paper leak and related issues.His remarks came after PM Modi wished Pradhan on his 57th birthday, praising his “commendable efforts” in implementing the National Education Policy.”Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Ji. He is making commendable efforts towards the implementation of the National Education Policy, which seeks to make India a hub for knowledge, learning and innovation. Praying for his long and healthy life,” Modi wrote on X.Student groups and opposition parties have been demanding Pradhan’s resignation, or that he be removed from the Union Cabinet, over the NEET-UG paper leak fiasco.Over 22 lakh students appeared for the medical entrance examination on May 3. However, the exam was cancelled on May 12.The NEET-UG re-exam was held on June 21. 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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