VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Sagittarius Horoscope Today, August 23, 2026: Praises and invites flow today; avoid hasty decisions to gain clarity on choices Scorpio Horoscope Today, August 23, 2026: Mars fuels courage and intensity; small disputes may escalate at home Panama-flagged MV Ocean Winner sinks in Bay of Bengal; 22 crew members remain missing NEW DELHI: A Panama-flagged bulk carrier carrying 24 crew members sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha after reportedly disappearing from maritime tracking systems, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation by authorities.The vessel, MV Ocean Winner, was carrying an iron ore cargo and had departed from Paradip Port. It was reportedly headed for Singapore, with an estimated arrival date of August 27. The 225-metre-long ship was last reported more than 200 nautical miles off the Odisha coast before communication with it was lost, news agency ANI reported.The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) received information late Saturday about the loss of contact with the vessel and a request for search and rescue assistance from Victory Star Group Co Ltd.The ship had 24 crew members on board, including 20 Chinese nationals, three Myanmar nationals and one Bangladeshi national.Following the distress alert, MRCC (SVP) activated the International Safety Net and diverted merchant vessel MT AISOPOS to the area to search for MV Ocean Winner and any liferafts.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe merchant vessel subsequently rescued two survivors from separate liferafts at around 8pm.The Indian Coast Guard also mobilised ICGS Varad and ICGS Anmol for the rescue operation, while ICGS Vijit was deployed from Sri Vijaya Puram to reinforce the search.Officials said efforts were continuing to locate the remaining crew members. The circumstances that led to the vessel losing communication and sinking were not immediately clear.According to MarineTraffic, MV Ocean Winner was a Panama-flagged bulk carrier measuring 225 metres in length and 32.26 metres in width.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123Photostories5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? Expert explains what humidity, sweat and rainwater are doing to your scalp and how to prevent itFrom a net worth of over Rs 2,000 crores to a lavish house in Delhi: Shalini Passi’s luxurious lifestyleHow to wash citrus fruits properly to remove wax, germs and dirt123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Libra Horoscope Today, August 23, 2026: Your confidence builds today; action before effort leads to success Jaishankar to visit Moscow to co-chair India-Russia trade, economic cooperation meet and hold talks with Lavrov NEW DELHI: At the invitation of Russia’s first deputy PM Denis Manturov, external affairs minister S Jaishankar will visit Moscow on Aug 23-24 to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).Under the IRIGC-TEC mechanism, sectoral working groups focus on priority areas such as Trade & Economic Cooperation, Industrial Cooperation, Energy Cooperation, Chemicals and Fertilisers, Information and Communication Technology, Pharmaceuticals and Mining. During the visit, Jaishankar will also meet his counterpart Sergey Lavrov and discuss regional and global issues. The American tariff threat-particularly the recent legislative push in Washington-is likely to figure in the meetings.The visit will also prepare the groundwork for upcoming high-level engagements between the two countries.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123Photostories5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? 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Travellers can show their e-boarding cards instead. This major change by Bureau of Immigration could pave the way for more seamless international travel once e-passports become more common.Senior FRRO (Delhi) Deepak Yadav’s communication says after immigration cleara-nce, the boarding pass is stamped by the immigration officer. “It has, however, been observed that this process causes inconvenience to passengers, and instances of errors in reading boarding passes due to improper or incorrect stamping, have also been reported,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe new measure will come into effect from Sept 1. “Physical boarding passes will continue to be accepted at the Immigration counters, however, these will not be stamped,” Yadav’s circular adds.Junior Union minister for external affairs KV Singh told Parliament this month, “The authentication of e-chip passport and its integration with IVFRT (immigration, visa, foreigners’ registration and tracking) application for utilisation across immigration posts at international airports in India is under process.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123Photostories5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? Expert explains what humidity, sweat and rainwater are doing to your scalp and how to prevent itFrom a net worth of over Rs 2,000 crores to a lavish house in Delhi: Shalini Passi’s luxurious lifestyleHow to wash citrus fruits properly to remove wax, germs and dirt123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Cancer Horoscope Today, August 23, 2026: Expect uplifting news in education and relationships BCI chairman faces calls to quit, co-chair demands inquiry Flock CEO says privacy can’t be the only priority; it is about safety, as Americans vandalize AI surveillance traffic cameras across US When R Madhavan said his net worth would have been more if he was money minded and financially more cautious, wife Sarita pointed it out to him: ‘Bohot fizool paise udaaye hai’ Gemini Horoscope Today, August 23, 2026: Love and teamwork flourish; embrace warmth and collaboration for a fruitful day ahead Big milestone: India’s first 100% indigenous Ak-203 ‘Sher’ assault rifle made, test-fired at Amethi factory Boris Johnson calls US war on Iran a ‘mistake’, urges India, US and UK to help reopen Hormuz and pressure Russia over Ukraine NEW DELHI: Former British PM Boris Johnson Saturday urged India, US and Britain to coordinate with one another on ending the Iran conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while calling Washington’s war a “mistake” and pressing New Delhi to pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war. He also said that Putin is fated to lose the war with Ukraine.Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Johnson said it was “totally deranged” to believe that regime change in Iran could be achieved through air strikes. Iran must be prevented from acquiring nuclear weapons and sponsoring terrorism, but change in the country had to come from within. “We’ve got to find a deal with Iran,” he said, adding the countries should work together to lower oil prices and get ships moving.Johnson faulted US for not consulting Britain before the war, saying it had walked into an “obvious trap”. Yet, he described America as a hegemon he would prefer over China and said that allies must help it “back out” of the cul-de-sac. Trump, he added, was consultative and liked advice from friends, including Modi.Turning to Ukraine, Johnson told his Indian audience not to believe “propaganda” that Putin was in a position to win; he was “fated to lose” against Ukrainians’ desire for freedom. He backed giving Ukraine Tomahawks, transferring $140 billion of Putin’s cash held in Brussels and stopping trade in sanctioned Russian oil. Only Putin, not Trump or Zelenskyy, could end the war, he said.Acknowledging India’s “particular position” and historical closeness to Russia, Johnson said the conflict would not end without greater pressure on Moscow. He also called for deeper India-UK and India-US military cooperation, saying it would be “much more sensible”.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesJohnson was effusive about India and Modi. “The Indian story today is a really wonderful story,” he said, predicting an “incredible future” for India because it is a democracy and a free country. He also hailed the India-UK FTA, negotiations for which began when he was PM.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123Photostories5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? Expert explains what humidity, sweat and rainwater are doing to your scalp and how to prevent itFrom a net worth of over Rs 2,000 crores to a lavish house in Delhi: Shalini Passi’s luxurious lifestyleHow to wash citrus fruits properly to remove wax, germs and dirt123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleCM Revanth ReddyWeather tomorrowNEET UG 2026US-Canada tradeSIM card rulesBank holiday todayTop TrendingMumbai Rape AirhostessReservation Hatao AndolanLucknow Double Murder SuicideMadhapur Road AccidentMaharashtra Hill TragedyAbhijeet DipkeJharkhand Factory FireRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoAston Martin Crash Mallika Sherawat responds to Shalini Passi’s comment on her ‘fake’ green dress: ‘My figure, glamour is creating jealousy, I understand’ India-US ties to define global stage, trade deal coming: Sergio Gor Jaishankar said India’s ties with Bangladesh must be based on mutual interest, while stressing that stability with China and the fight against terrorism remain key to New Delhi’s foreign policy NEW DELHI: For any relationship to work, it has to meet the test of mutual interest, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said Saturday on the current state of ties between India and Bangladesh, particularly in the context of uncertainty over PM Tarique Rahman’s visit. “It has to work for them, it has to work for us. I’m not expecting neighbours to only do what is in my interest…when you get that common landing ground, relationships work smoothly,” Jaishankar said.The external affairs ministry had earlier announced that India has invited Rahman for a bilateral visit.At ET World Leaders Forum, Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s position on Pakistan that dialogue and terrorism cannot coexist, and said the govt cannot be impervious to public opinion in the country.Ahead of Modi’s meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the margins of SCO and Brics summits next month, Jaishankar said both Delhi and Beijing have an interest in maintaining stability in the relationship and India needs to do business with the entire world, including China. While an official announcement is awaited, Xi will be travelling to India for Brics summit on Sept 12-13 for his first visit to the country since 2019.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“But for us, the interaction… the purpose of it is finally to modernise our economy and to develop our capabilities, but even as we do so, obviously there will be trade, there will be other economic interactions with them,” said Jaishankar. He also said India remains in touch with China about business visa delays faced by Indian nationals.Recalling the 2020-24 difficult phase in the relationship, he iterated India’s position that the state of the border will determine the relationship. “Having said that, I think naturally, if assuming things are stable and the needle is more cooperative, obviously, I mean we are both very big economies in many ways, we are markets to each other.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosYoutuber Ajeet Bharti Lists 4 Big Demands At Jantar Mantar, Calls For Reservation Reform And MeritPM Modi Meets BJP’s New Team At Delhi HQ As Party Pushes Vande Mataram Legacy Nationwide‘48 Hours Or Sit-In’: Abhijeet Dipke Warns After CJP Team Allegedly Attacked Near Jaipur SchoolIndiGo Delhi-Gorakhpur Flight Makes Two Go-Arounds, Suffers Tail Impact During Third LandingPunjab Gangster’s Thar Rams Coconut Seller During Police Chase, CCTV Captures Entire IncidentRajasthan School Crisis: 611 Schools Lack Buildings, Thousands More Face Unsafe InfrastructureBJP Builds Gen Z Team As Rahul Gandhi Takes Student Outreach To Pune With ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’SC-ST Act Repeal, Creamy Layer Demand: Protesters Seek Major Overhaul Of India’s Reservation SystemBCI Chief Manan Mishra Rejects CJP’s Resignation Demand, Says Lawyers Can Never Be CockroachesH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation123Photostories5 signs you have a TOXIC wifeNayanthara’s ivory saree, gold choker and gajra are a masterclass in minimal but classic Onam style10 meaningful baby boy names inspired by positive human qualities10 famous foods that became popular when people had very little moneyFrom Ed Sheeran to Elton John: Stars who stay away from technologyBandhani to Leheriya: Indian textiles fashion lovers often mistake for each other7 telltale signs your ‘office bestie’ is quietly competing with youHair fall getting worse every monsoon? 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Though the IAF had placed orders for a total of 180 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets long ago, HAL hopes to deliver the first 18-25 Tejas Mk1A only by March 2027.Air Marshal Kapoor (Retd) did not totally rule out the role of Tejas Mk2 in future when he said, “You can have a certain number of those 5th generation and 6th generation fighters, but given the size of the country, you won’t be able to deploy them everywhere. So those gaps which continue to remain to be filled will have to be filled by this class of aircraft.” “I want Tejas Mk-2 to come, I want India’s 5th-gen AMCA to come. But they must come at a much faster speed,” he said.When asked about Russia’s 5th-gen fighter jet Su-57, the former vice-chief said when the Russian fighter is compared to western jets like American F-35, western jets have an edge over the Su-57 as they have better avionics and stealth.Air Marshal Kapoor (Retd) suggested that India should partner with an European consortium working on state-of-the-art sixth generation platforms. “There are other things that are happening — why not join FCAS (Future Combat Air System is the European programme for 6th generation jet under development by French Dassault Aviation, Airbus and Indra Sistemas) Why not GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme is a multinational initiative led by Italy, Japan, and UK to jointly develop a sixth-generation jet).Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”“’You are probably going with a consortium which has got a good record of delivery, of development. Why go through this Gen 4, Gen 4.5 steps when you know the next best thing is already being thought of and why not just join up there?,” the IAF veteran said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: A 25-year-old AC mechanic was arrested in Karnataka on charges of a terrorist act after police allegedly found he was in contact with Pakistan-based gangsters through social media, officials said on Friday.The accused, identified as Syed Abubakar, a resident of Islampur, was arrested by Doddaballapur Town police after a tip-off led them to examine his mobile phone and alleged online activities.Police said Abubakar was using an Instagram account named “sayedabudakar 313” and had allegedly liked reels featuring Pakistan-based gangsters posted by an account identified as “Hammadmemon 333”.According to the FIR, Abubakar had also uploaded videos of gangsters as Instagram status updates and shared his identity card with the “Hammadmemon 333” account. Several photographs of pistols were also allegedly found on his phone.The case came to light after a police constable attached to Doddaballapur Town police station received information on August 20 that Abubakar was allegedly involved in suspicious dealings with people from Pakistan.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesActing on the tip-off, the constable went to Islampur Circle at around 11 am, where he found Abubakar and questioned him. Police said the accused failed to give satisfactory answers and attempted to leave the spot.The subsequent examination of his mobile phone allegedly revealed his Instagram activity and his interactions with the Pakistan-linked account.The FIR alleged that Abubakar could potentially attempt to instigate youths against India and engage in activities detrimental to the sovereignty of the country.Police have registered a case under Section 113(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to a terrorist act, and Section 197(2), concerning imputations or assertions prejudicial to national integration.Further investigation is underway to identify and trace the alleged radicalised individual with whom Abubakar was communicating through Instagram, police said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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NEW DELHI: The Mumbai Police have asked the Union home ministry to use Interpol to serve court proclamation orders on six Pakistani nationals wanted in connection with the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.The move is part of the process to bring the six accused to trial in absentia, meaning they could be tried by an Indian court even if they remain outside the country and cannot be arrested.The six include Lashkar-e-Taiba founders Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, along with Sajid Mir, Abu Alqama, Asim alias Abu Qahafa and Major Abdur Rehman Pasha.Special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam told the special court hearing terror cases that the Mumbai Police had submitted an interim report on Friday regarding the proclamation orders issued against the accused in July.”We have written to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for taking necessary steps in serving the proclamation order, through Interpol, against the accused residing in Pakistan,” Nikam told the special court hearing terror cases.The home ministry has acknowledged the request and is examining the next steps.”On August 3, the MHA had acknowledged our request, and sought time for filing a status of the same,” he said.What trial in absentia meansThe proceedings are based on Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The provision allows a court to conduct a full criminal trial in the absence of an accused who has been declared a proclaimed offender, has deliberately remained away to avoid facing trial and is unlikely to be arrested in the immediate future.The court dealing with the 26/11 case issued proclamation orders in July against the six accused, all of whom are Pakistani nationals and remain absconding.The orders are an important step towards potentially beginning their trials without their physical presence in India.Evidence links accused to 26/11The alleged involvement of the six men in the Mumbai attacks has been referred to by Ajmal Kasab, the only attacker captured alive during the assault, as well as David Headley, who later became an approver in the case.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe 26/11 attacks began in Mumbai in November 2008 when 10 Pakistani terrorists launched a coordinated assault on several locations across the city.The attacks lasted for more than 60 hours and targeted iconic and strategically important places in Mumbai. A total of 166 people were killed, including six US nationals.Kasab was convicted of murder and waging war against India. He was sentenced to death and hanged at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune on November 21, 2012.The latest move by the Mumbai Police seeks to advance the legal proceedings against the six accused who have remained beyond the reach of Indian investigators since the attacks.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRajeev SinghRajeev Singh is a Digital Content Producer with The Times of India. He covers politics, policies, defence, and conflicts for readers curious to know their implications. He loves digging into legal maxims and political trivia. 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