VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PM Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Framing security as a non-negotiable prerequisite for regional progress, PM Narendra Modi delivered a thinly veiled warning to Pakistan over state-sponsored terrorism at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. With Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in attendance, Modi said countries that use terrorism as an instrument of state policy, and provide shelter and support to terrorists, must be sent a strong message that terrorism can never be a strategic asset for anyone.The remarks by PM on this occasion are significant also because of the timing. Pakistan assumed the rotating chairmanship of the SCO from Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday and will host the heads of state summit next year, for which it will invite Modi along with all other leaders.Modi made the remarks while expanding on India’s SCO vision – Security, Connectivity and Opportunity – that he articulated in Tianjin last year. With Chinese President Xi Jinping also present, the PM reiterated India’s position that all connectivity initiatives must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of all States as this is also the “fundamental spirit” of the SCO Charter.Modi said that terrorism continued to pose a serious challenge to humanity and it’s important to not remain confined to an action-reaction approach in the fight against the menace.“We must dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorist financing, recruitment, radicalisation, and safe havens. We must speak with one voice and make it clear that there can be no place for double standards on this serious issue,” said the PM, without naming Pakistan as the SCO Charter doesn’t allow members to raise bilateral differences.India and Pakistan together joined the China-dominated Eurasian grouping as full members in 2017. For India, the security-oriented SCO has served as a platform not just to assert its strategic autonomy but also flag regional risks from state-sponsored terrorism.Modi said that the bloc’s shared aspiration for a peaceful and secure Eurasia is also closely linked to peace and stability in Afghanistan and that India will continue to contribute to the development and provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of the country.Modi also addressed the West Asia crisis in his remarks saying it was affecting energy security, maritime trade, and supply chains around the world and recalling his message earlier that conflicts cannot be resolved on the battlefield. “The countries of the Global South bear the greatest brunt of such disruptions. Therefore, India has consistently called for all tensions and conflicts to be resolved not on the battlefield, but through dialogue and diplomacy,” he said.While underlining the importance India attaches to SCO, Modi said that at a time the world is passing through uncertainty and instability, the Organisation must transform the shared geography into shared opportunities and bring about positive change in the lives of the people. Describing SCO as a confluence of great civilisations, cultures, and ideas, he said that over the next 25 years, people-to-people ties should remain at the heart of cooperation among the member-states.“The true measure of our success should be how many new opportunities our efforts create for young people, how many new markets open up for our entrepreneurs, how much our farmers benefit from technology, and how much better the lives of our citizens become,” said the PM.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAccording to an Indian readout of Modi’s participation in the summit, Modi stated that strong and trusted connectivity initiatives were important for the group’s shared progress and prosperity.“Underlining that India supports connectivity efforts that link markets, enhance trade and open new opportunities for development, he reiterated that such efforts should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations. He further elaborated that technology, entrepreneurship, innovation, start-ups and people-to-people initiatives open immense opportunities for people in the SCO countries,” said the Indian readout.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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Congress questioned whether the growth was translating into jobs.PM Modi at the SCO Summit called for a united fight against terrorism, urging countries to dismantle its financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe-haven networks. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee’s 28-year-old niece, Bristy Mukherjee, was found dead at her home in Birbhum on Tuesday, with police treating the case as suicide. Karachi’s power crisis has worsened, with residents in several areas reporting outages lasting up to 24 hours. Here are the top 5 stories of the day:CJP calls off Sept 5 march after SC quashes all FIRs against protesters on Centre’s requestThe Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Tuesday withdrew its call for a September 5 march after the Supreme Court, at the Centre’s request, quashed FIRs registered against students involved in NEET protests. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the Centre remains committed to its three assurances to CJP leaders, not pursuing FIRs registered between July 20 and 25, not filing fresh FIRs in connection with the protests, and providing compensation to families of students who died by suicide allegedly in connection with the NEET paper leak. Read full storyIndia’s GDP growth: BJP hails ‘economic resilience’; Congress asks where are the jobs?The BJP and Congress traded barbs over India’s economy after GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June 2026 quarter. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad hailed the figure as a sign of economic resilience despite global disruptions, while Congress leader Pawan Khera argued that GDP growth must translate into jobs, higher incomes and better prospects for youth, farmers and workers. Read full story’No double standards on terrorism’: PM Modi’s message at SCO summit in presence of Pak PM Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for a united and uncompromising fight against terrorism at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, saying there can be no “double standards” on the issue. He urged the dismantling of terrorism’s entire ecosystem, including financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens, and called for stronger action against countries that support terrorists. Read full storyMamata Banerjee’s niece Bristy Mukherjee found dead at Birbhum house; cops suspect suicideBristy Mukherjee, niece of TMC chief and former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her home in Kusumba village in Birbhum’s Rampurhat area on Tuesday. Police said her body was recovered from a room on the second floor and the death is being treated as a suspected suicide. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHer body has been sent for post-mortem examination, with further investigation underway. Read full storyPakistan power crisis deepens as Karachi reels from 24-hour blackoutsKarachi is facing an intensifying electricity crisis, with residents in areas including North Karachi, Nazimabad and Gulistan-i-Jauhar reporting 16 to 24 hours of daily outages. Rights activists said prolonged loadshedding is disrupting education, work, household activities and access to water, while protests and traffic disruptions have also been reported. Read full storyGet 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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Today it sits inside this rare Indian-inspired luxury Swiss watch worth over ₹2.1 crore Taurus Horoscope Tomorrow, September 2, 2026: Career, Money, Love and Health Predictions Union minister Chirag Paswan gets death threat letter warning ‘hardcore terrorists’ will kill him 17-year-old girl who recorded California mosque shooting livestream charged with murder NEW DELHI: The political row over an alleged “fish feast” at a Congress event in Ayodhya escalated on Tuesday, with Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai filing a defamation case against Yogi Adityanath, alleging that the chief minister’s remarks had “hurt his faith.”Rai approached the MP-MLA court in Lucknow, alleging that the chief minister’s remarks were baseless and had hurt his religious sentiments. He also denied eating fish or attending any such feast, saying he is a vegetarian.“We do not eat non-vegetarian food. The allegation of a fish feast against me is wrong. The chief minister’s statement has hurt my faith,” Rai told ANI.He said he had moved the court seeking legal action and challenged Adityanath to provide evidence to support the allegation. “Chief minister Yogi Adityanath should provide proof of the fish feast. That is why I have filed a defamation case,” Rai added.The remarks came days after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on Rai over the alleged incident at an Ayodhya programme organised by members of the Nishad community.The controversy erupted after a video showing fish being prepared at the Congress event surfaced on social media during the month of Shravan, when many Hindus observe dietary restrictions.The event was held to welcome Rai, who had attended a programme organised by the Nishad community. The issue quickly became political, with the BJP targeting Rai over the alleged feast and the Congress rejecting the allegations.Addressing a gathering in Raebareli on August 24, Adityanath accused Rai of “duplicity” for visiting Hanumangarhi to offer prayers and later attending a programme where fish was allegedly served.“You saw the behaviour of the Congress state president: he goes to offer prayers at Hanumangarhi, but later outside he enjoys a feast of fish. He could have eaten whatever he wanted outside-anywhere other than Ayodhya. Yet, this is the duplicity they display,” Adityanath said.“Even a chameleon would be put to shame by these people; it would wonder what kind of human species this is-chanting ‘Ram-Ram’ inside the temple and feasting on fish the moment they step out,” he added.The chief minister also accused Rai of not standing up to mafia elements in the past and referred to the killing of his brother, former MLA Awadhesh Rai.“When a mafia don murdered his brother, this man did not testify against the criminal; instead, he knelt and bowed in submission before him,” he added.Rai had earlier challenged Adityanath to produce evidence of him eating fish. In an open letter to the chief minister on August 28, he said he was a vegetarian and would quit politics if proof was produced.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“It is an immutable truth that I am a vegetarian. If you have any authenticated photograph or video of me eating fish, make it public. I will retire from politics,” Rai said.He said five days had passed since he issued the challenge but there had been no response. Rai also rejected Adityanath’s allegations about his alleged links with mafia elements, citing his nearly 32-year legal battle following the killing of his brother.He accused the state government of focusing on personal and provocative remarks instead of issues such as law and order, crimes against women and weaker sections, unemployment, inflation, farmers’ concerns, electricity supply, roads and alleged corruption.“My humble but clear advice is to stop making false and unsubstantiated statements and focus on the real problems of Uttar Pradesh,” Rai added.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ Book Row: Why Did Penguin India Drop the Publishing Deal?Centre Defers Census In Manipur Amid NRC ProtestsCash Shortage Unlocks ₹17 Crore Fake Note Mystery At PNB’s Saharanpur Currency ChestBihar, Jharkhand End 25-Year Dispute, Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Agreement‘Spreading Jhooth Ki Goonj’: PM Modi Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi, Hails 7.8% GDP Growth In New VideoNepal Flood Crisis: 8,900 Army Personnel Deployed As Search For Missing People ContinuesDelhi Draft Voter Roll Out: 47.7 Lakh Electors Excluded, Claims Allowed Till September 30Akhilesh Yadav’s Big Attack On UP Govt; Divya Mittal Resignation & Meerut Custody RowIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused Arrested123Hot PicksNepal floodGrand Canyon floodsSugar importMumbai milk priceCNG priceGoa anti-conversion billTN milk price hikeMaharashtra SIRDelhi trafficTop TrendingPM ModiDelhi TrafficDan DriscollPakistan Hindu Temple DemolishedUS Iran WarGlenn PhillipsPascal WehrleinConnor McDavidDelhi SIRLebron James Sep 01, 2026, 17:53 IST South Africa 145/1 in 14.4 Overs Quote of the day by Tobey Maguire: ‘I’m not into sugar for kids, but you don’t want your kid to be the carrot kid… You’ve got to let them eat a little cake,’ the iconic actor’s lessons on parenting, nutrition, and finding the perfect balance in life Leo Horoscope Tomorrow, September 2, 2026: Career, Money, Love and Health Predictions Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: “The book of the universe cannot be understood unless one first learns to…” A Miami man posed as the son of a 94-year-old woman and put himself on the title of her $625,000 home; 3 years after his arrest, he has been sentenced to 20 years in prison Kudzu was brought to America as a garden plant; scientists now warn its tangled vines can become wildfire fuel | World News NEW DELHI: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Tuesday restrained Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra from alienating his assets and stayed an earlier order approving a repayment plan that would have allowed him to settle claims arising from personal guarantees for about Rs 6.5 crore.A five-member special bench headed by NCLT president Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal said there was no clear majority in favour of the plan and the August 25 order could not be implemented.”It is manifest that as per Section 419(5) of the Companies Act, there is no clear majority view capable of being given effect to. Therefore, the order dated August 25, 2026 of the third member, Nilesh Sharma, Member (Judicial) is stayed,” the bench said.The tribunal directed that Chandra, as the personal guarantor, “shall not alienate any assets whatsoever either directly or indirectly” and issued notices to all parties.The restraint was sought by solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for dissenting creditors including LIC Housing Finance, Canara Bank and Union Bank. He warned that the “substratum” of the matter could otherwise be lost.”We will hear you at length,” the bench told Chandra’s counsel after he sought to make a brief submission. The matter will next be heard on September 23.The dispute is also before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), where dissenting lenders have challenged the repayment plan. A three-member bench led by officiating chairperson Justice Yogesh Khanna heard the matter on Tuesday after Mehta sought time to decide whether the lenders would pursue the appeal.The case follows conflicting views in Chandra’s personal insolvency proceedings. An original two-member NCLT bench delivered dissenting judgments in September 2025, with Ashok Kumar Bhardwaj approving the plan and Reena Sinha Puri rejecting it over alleged irregularities in the admission and voting on claims.Third member Nilesh Sharma subsequently approved the plan on August 25, subject to changes involving disputed claims. The lack of a clear majority led to the constitution of the five-member special bench.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesUnder the proposed plan, creditors would recover around Rs 6.5 crore against claims of roughly Rs 22,006 crore. Chandra has disputed the larger figure, saying it includes liabilities of Essel Group companies for which he had provided personal guarantees. He has put claims against his guarantees at about Rs 3,990 crore.Following Tuesday’s order, Chandra said according to news agency PTI, “We have complete faith and confidence in our judicial system.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorSubhadra SrivastavaSubhadra Srivastava is a journalist with The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international and national affairs. With over three years of experience, she focuses on national and global developments, conflict, diplomacy and their impact on India. Her work combines breaking news with in-depth analysis, offering readers context and clarity on the stories shaping the world.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ Book Row: Why Did Penguin India Drop the Publishing Deal?Centre Defers Census In Manipur Amid NRC ProtestsCash Shortage Unlocks ₹17 Crore Fake Note Mystery At PNB’s Saharanpur Currency ChestBihar, Jharkhand End 25-Year Dispute, Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Agreement‘Spreading Jhooth Ki Goonj’: PM Modi Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi, Hails 7.8% GDP Growth In New VideoNepal Flood Crisis: 8,900 Army Personnel Deployed As Search For Missing People ContinuesDelhi Draft Voter Roll Out: 47.7 Lakh Electors Excluded, Claims Allowed Till September 30Akhilesh Yadav’s Big Attack On UP Govt; Divya Mittal Resignation & Meerut Custody RowIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused Arrested123Hot PicksNepal floodGrand Canyon floodsSugar importMumbai milk priceCNG priceGoa anti-conversion billTN milk price hikeMaharashtra SIRDelhi trafficTop TrendingPM ModiDelhi TrafficDan DriscollPakistan Hindu Temple DemolishedUS Iran WarGlenn PhillipsPascal WehrleinConnor McDavidDelhi SIRLebron James IIT JAM 2027 brochure released, registration dates changed: Check complete details here Here’s how Dolly Parton used her Whitney Houston royalties to give back to Nashville’s Black community Indian-Origin Entrepreneur: She went to the US on a dependent visa; now the Indian-origin woman owns 12 restaurants and has a business worth millions: ‘So much of my life was built without knowing exactly where I was going’ Cancer Horoscope Tomorrow, September 2, 2026: Career, Money, Love and Health Predictions Centre halves sugar stock limit for dealers to curb hoarding, price rise In 1937, Pittsburgh built a 102-foot water tank that doubled as a park lookout; closed for decades, it is getting a $3 million restoration to reopen its 154-step climb and skyline view Punjab Health and family welfare minister Balbir Singh CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) has covered 12,467 treatments for severe sepsis and septic shock at a cost of Rs 51.58 crore till September 1, highlighting the growing medical and financial burden of the life-threatening condition.According to data released by the Punjab health department, 10,961 treatments for severe sepsis accounted for Rs 44.33 crore, while 1,506 septic-shock treatments involved expenditure of Rs 7.25 crore. Health and family welfare minister Balbir Singh said timely recognition was critical as sepsis could rapidly progress to organ failure and septic shock.Sepsis occurs when the body’s response to an infection becomes dysregulated, potentially causing tissue damage, organ failure and death. Almost any infection can lead to sepsis, with infections affecting the lungs, urinary tract, skin and gastrointestinal tract among common sources.“When sepsis leads to serious circulatory problems and inadequate blood flow to vital organs, the patient may progress to septic shock,” Singh said.Patients with septic shock may require intensive care, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, medicines to maintain blood pressure, oxygen or mechanical ventilation and other organ-support measures. The cost of such treatment can rise rapidly, making financial coverage crucial for families.Under the MMSY, eligible families receive cashless health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh annually. The government said the scheme is intended to ensure that financial constraints do not delay access to critical treatment.Doctors also flagged the particular vulnerability of newborns to sepsis. Dr Shashi Kant Dhir, professor and head of the department of paediatrics at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, said even subtle changes in a newborn’s behaviour could indicate serious illness.Premature and low-birth-weight babies can deteriorate rapidly, he said. Poor feeding, unusual sleepiness, feeling cold and changes in breathing should prompt immediate medical assessment.Antibiotics are essential when bacterial infections are suspected or confirmed, but their inappropriate use can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Doctors advise against self-medication, using leftover antibiotics or stopping prescribed treatment without medical advice.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWarning signs of sepsis in adults can include confusion, breathing difficulty, extreme pain or discomfort, fever or unusually low body temperature, clammy skin and a rapid heart rate.The health department said the treatment figures reinforce the need for both early recognition of sepsis and adequate financial protection when patients require intensive care.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ Book Row: Why Did Penguin India Drop the Publishing Deal?Centre Defers Census In Manipur Amid NRC ProtestsCash Shortage Unlocks ₹17 Crore Fake Note Mystery At PNB’s Saharanpur Currency ChestBihar, Jharkhand End 25-Year Dispute, Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Agreement‘Spreading Jhooth Ki Goonj’: PM Modi Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi, Hails 7.8% GDP Growth In New VideoNepal Flood Crisis: 8,900 Army Personnel Deployed As Search For Missing People ContinuesDelhi Draft Voter Roll Out: 47.7 Lakh Electors Excluded, Claims Allowed Till September 30Akhilesh Yadav’s Big Attack On UP Govt; Divya Mittal Resignation & Meerut Custody RowIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused Arrested123Hot PicksNepal floodGrand Canyon floodsSugar importMumbai milk priceCNG priceGoa anti-conversion billTN milk price hikeMaharashtra SIRDelhi trafficTop TrendingPM ModiDelhi TrafficDan DriscollPakistan Hindu Temple DemolishedUS Iran WarGlenn PhillipsPascal WehrleinConnor McDavidDelhi SIRLebron James Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson back; Hardik Pandya misses out as India announce squad for Afghanistan T20Is India’s tech workforce gets another jolt: Oracle is cutting around 3,000 jobs while Microsoft puts about 500 employees on PIPs as companies shift budgets towards newer skills Google Antigravity explained: How it differs from Gemini and what it means for software developers ‘Malamaal Weekly 2’: Esha Deol to make comeback post Dharmendra’s demise, Soniya Bansal also joins cast Gemini Horoscope Tomorrow, September 2, 2026: Career, Money, Love and Health Predictions In 2016, Arkansas tried to blow up a 93-year-old bridge to begin a $98.4 million replacement; the explosives went off and the bridge simply wobbled back into place A four-month-old baby was buried without a marker in 1906; 120 years later her cemetery finally gave her a headstone | World News CM Yogi, Akhilesh Yadav NEW DELHI: Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the political battle between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi Party (SP) has intensified with AI-generated songs and videos.SP chief Akhilesh Yadav shared an AI-generated video targeting Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, drawing a sharp response from the BJP.The latest exchange began after BJP-backed social media handles circulated an AI-generated song targeting Akhilesh Yadav, calling him “Teepu” and accusing his government of presiding over lawlessness.The song featured the lyrics: “UP badnaam hua, Teepu tere maare… (UP has become infamous because of Teepu).” The accompanying video used an AI-generated depiction of the SP chief.In response to this, the Samjawadi Party media cell on Monday shared an AI-generated video targeting CM Yogi Adityanath, referring to him as “Baba”. The video featured AI-generated visuals of the Uttar Pradesh CM and took aim at the state government over issues including unemployment and alleged paper leaks.The song used the line, “UP badnaam hua, Baba tere maare… (UP has become infamous because of Baba)”.Akhilesh has frequently referred to Adityanath as “Baba” while attacking the chief minister politically.“If the BJP uses AI to make songs targeting me, we will also respond to those songs with songs,” Akhilesh said.The SP chief also alleged that AI-generated videos were being created and circulated to defame opposition leaders. He cautioned the government against using artificial intelligence for such purposes and claimed that the SP would outpace the BJP in the use of the technology if such a battle continued.The Samajwadi Party media cell also warned the BJP against using AI to target the party.”Listen, BJP folks Stop playing this childish, deceptive game with AI; the socialists haven’t even started playing the real game yet, Look here, brother, this is social media—if you start it, we’ve got a full accounting of your 10 years, you’ll make one, and our creative workers and socialist supporters will pour cold water on everything you’ve done For now, take this first response; you won’t even be able to handle the next one”Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesReacting to the AI-generated video targeting Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh minister Dayashankar Singh accused the SP of trying to create an atmosphere of tension ahead of the 2027 elections.”The Samajwadi Party feels its defeat in 2027 is certain, so by doing things like this, they want to spoil the atmosphere, in view of the development that has taken place in Uttar Pradesh and the pace of development in the country under PM Modi’s leadership. The BJP won with a thumping majority in Haryana, Maharashtra, Delhi, Bihar, Bengal… Now elections are happening in Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi and Yogi ji are here; a tsunami is going to sweep here. In frustration, the Samajwadi Party is doing such things.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ Book Row: Why Did Penguin India Drop the Publishing Deal?Centre Defers Census In Manipur Amid NRC ProtestsCash Shortage Unlocks ₹17 Crore Fake Note Mystery At PNB’s Saharanpur Currency ChestBihar, Jharkhand End 25-Year Dispute, Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Agreement‘Spreading Jhooth Ki Goonj’: PM Modi Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi, Hails 7.8% GDP Growth In New VideoNepal Flood Crisis: 8,900 Army Personnel Deployed As Search For Missing People ContinuesDelhi Draft Voter Roll Out: 47.7 Lakh Electors Excluded, Claims Allowed Till September 30Akhilesh Yadav’s Big Attack On UP Govt; Divya Mittal Resignation & Meerut Custody RowIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused Arrested123Hot PicksNepal floodGrand Canyon floodsSugar importMumbai milk priceCNG priceGoa anti-conversion billTN milk price hikeMaharashtra SIRDelhi trafficTop TrendingPM ModiDelhi TrafficDan DriscollPakistan Hindu Temple DemolishedUS Iran WarGlenn PhillipsPascal WehrleinConnor McDavidDelhi SIRLebron James India makes IST the sole official time reference: Here’s what changes and why ‘Hanuman Ansh’ director Vishal Chaturvedi calls early flop verdicts ‘haste’ as devotional biopic on Neem Karoli Baba earns Rs 46.55 crore at the box office amid competiton from ‘Awarapan 2’ and ‘Toxic’ Bengaluru Metro: Woman praises commuters for this one habit; social media users agree Good times begin and luck will shine for these zodiac signs from September 2 as Shukra changes Rashi In 1989, UK researchers turned 50 tonnes of coal-fired power station waste into an underwater reef; lobsters and crabs arrived within 3 weeks Thailand steps up sex-worker raids as USS Abraham Lincoln set to dock with 5,000 sailors in Pattaya In 2014, a Colorado couple bought land to build a family ranch; by 2025 bird species had risen from 29 to 37 and grassland-bird detections doubled from 178 to 356 Abhay Verma reveals Shah Rukh Khan’s acting advice of ‘work with people who love you’; recalls Abhishek Bachchan’s sweet gesture for his mother on ‘King’ set Delivery Box Reuse Ideas: Don’t throw away delivery boxes: 5 clever ways to turn them into drawer organisers, magazine holders and more In 2024, Hurricane Helene lifted a concrete Virginia bridge off its foundation and pushed it to the shoreline; after $195.5 million in regional repairs, its replacement opens today About 20 years ago, Dawn Robinson paid $40,000 for 2.4 acres in New Jersey; Middle Township later offered her $47,000 and is now trying to take the land for a 340-home project NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday invoked its special powers and quashed all FIRs registered against student protesters in different parts of the country during the NEET paper leak protests.The bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana said the order had been passed in view of the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case and shall not be treated as a precedent.The apex court said it was invoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution considering the future of the students who bona fide participated in the protests.The court, however, allowed Delhi Police to pursue the FIR against 2,873 individuals who were present at the Jantar Mantar protests, citing their serious criminal antecedents.This comes a day after the Centre moved the apex court seeking to quash FIRs registered against student protesters over alleged violence during protests against the NEET paper leak in Delhi and other states.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and Delhi Police, also informed the apex court that the Centre remained committed to fulfilling all three assurances given to CJP leaders during their meeting with the government.Under the first assurance, the Centre would not pursue FIRs registered between July 20 and July 25. The second was that no fresh FIRs would be registered in connection with the matter.The third assurance was that the government would provide compensation to the families of students who died by suicide allegedly in connection with the NEET paper leak.”The Centre is committed to honouring the assurance given to CJP leaders to provide compensation to the families of students who died by suicide after the NEET exam cancellation; however, three months are needed to work out the modalities,” Mehta told the Supreme Court.”As of now, we are committed to fulfilling all three assurances,” he added.Following the apex court hearing, Cockroach Janata Party called off its September 5 protest against the Centre for failing to honour the promises made to persuade the group to withdraw the agitation.”I want to state that in view of the positive assurances of the Government of India and the judicial sanctity bestowed upon them today, and in view of the order being passed by this court, the CJP deems it appropriate to withdraw the call for the march on September 5 and looks forward to compliance with today’s order,” CJP co-convener Sourav Das said during a hearing in the Supreme Court.How CJP reactedAfter the hearing, Das said welcomed SC’s order but also questioned why were these ‘hardend criminals’ allowed to roam freely in the society in the first place.”Regarding the Delhi Police’s apprehension, based on facial recognition technology, that around 2,800 alleged hardened criminals were present at the protest site, we argued during negotiations with the government that if these 2,800 hardened criminals were indeed present, the first question was why they were roaming freely in society in the first place,” Das said while talking to reporters.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Secondly, if they committed any heinous crimes, such as rape, murder, or other grave offences, at the protest site, then they should be prosecuted, investigated, and imprisoned,” he added.During a hearing on August 18 on petitions related to the student protests, Supreme Court had indicated that it was inclined to quash the FIRs by exercising its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.The indication came after the court was informed of legal complications in withdrawing the FIRs. Once registered, the cases can be closed only through a closure report, which the concerned Magistrate has the discretion to reject.Earlier, Supreme Court had also constituted a committee to examine allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel against students during the July 20 march over the NEET paper leak.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRohitashwa RanjanRohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist with The Times of India, where he decodes Indian politics as a carefully staged production with scripts, subtext and everything behind. His stories track elections, party dynamics and the things that often are buried beneath the headlines. When not parsing vote shares or alliances, he is usually reading between the lines, where the real story tends to reside.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ Book Row: Why Did Penguin India Drop the Publishing Deal?Centre Defers Census In Manipur Amid NRC ProtestsCash Shortage Unlocks ₹17 Crore Fake Note Mystery At PNB’s Saharanpur Currency ChestBihar, Jharkhand End 25-Year Dispute, Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Agreement‘Spreading Jhooth Ki Goonj’: PM Modi Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi, Hails 7.8% GDP Growth In New VideoNepal Flood Crisis: 8,900 Army Personnel Deployed As Search For Missing People ContinuesDelhi Draft Voter Roll Out: 47.7 Lakh Electors Excluded, Claims Allowed Till September 30Akhilesh Yadav’s Big Attack On UP Govt; Divya Mittal Resignation & Meerut Custody RowIndus Waters Row: India Rejects Hague Court’s Jurisdiction, Says Treaty Suspension Will Continue’Dumped 40 KM Away In Delhi’: Teen Allegedly Gang-Raped In Empty Sleeper Bus, Two Accused Arrested123Hot PicksNepal floodGrand Canyon floodsSugar importMumbai milk priceCNG priceGoa anti-conversion billTN milk price hikeMaharashtra SIRDelhi trafficTop TrendingPM ModiDelhi TrafficDan DriscollPakistan Hindu Temple DemolishedUS Iran WarGlenn PhillipsPascal WehrleinConnor McDavidDelhi SIRLebron James ‘Most shocking decision ever’: Shahid Afridi blasts Pakistan’s stunning Test shake-up India’s PMI slips to 52.8 as factory growth loses steam, hits five-year low