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He’d miss treatment” – From troubled childhood and Texas glory to NFL fallout, bankruptcy, and redemption RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s US event organiser AHEAD’s X account restored after brief suspension | World News Derek O’Brien falls during chaos at TMC office Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O’Brien fell down a staircase amid a confrontation at the party’s office in Kolkata on Thursday, later alleging that more than 150 police personnel had “illegally trespassed” into the building.”At 3.30 pm the Kolkata Municipal Corporation came with an illegal notice backed by the Kolkata police. The notice was not signed. The notice said a photograph was attached, but there was no photograph. The notice did not have any details… For over one and a half hours, we tried to explain to them. Then they illegally trespassed into the building. More than 150 police officers went in there. They pushed and shoved us on the staircase,” O’Brien said, addressing reporters.He further claimed that TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee was present during the incident and linked the police action to the party’s annual students’ rally scheduled for the following day. O’Brien also alleged that police had “illegally” picked up 10 to 15 TMC workers.”They pushed and shoved us on the staircase. Abhishek was also there. This was done today because tomorrow is the students’ annual rally of the Trinamool Congress. This is all BJP and BJP’s B-team who are playing. First, I’m going to the police station because they’ve illegally picked up 10 or 15 of our team workers,” O’Brien added.The incident took place after personnel from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), accompanied by Kolkata Police, removed a signboard reading ‘All India Trinamool Congress’ from a building on Camac Street that houses the office of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBanerjee criticised the administration in a post on X, alleging that democratic norms were being eroded in the state. He argued that such a structure could only be removed after the affected party had been heard by a court and an order had been passed.A KMC team was initially stopped by Banerjee and his supporters, who questioned the validity of the order the officials were carrying. The team later returned with a fresh order and a larger police contingent, which entered the building and proceeded to the roof to remove the hoarding, as cited by PTI.Banerjee also alleged that several billboards above shops on Camac Street, including those belonging to the BJP, remained untouched, questioning why the KMC and police had not taken similar action against them.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAadrita HalderWrites on social matters, geopolitics, and trending issues for the Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosCM Suvendu Adhikari Urges Skilled Bengalis Abroad To Return, Promises Jobs Under Double-Engine Govt’Blind Pakistan Activated Spies To Locate India’s S-400′ During Op Sindoor, Ex-Air Marshal RevealsCamac Street Showdown: TMC Blocks Police During Billboard Removal, Banerjee Announces Court MoveNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted123PhotostoriesFlying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mintCan infections such as mumps affect male fertility years later?Psychology says why the sibling you couldn’t stand as a child can become the person you trust most as an adult123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Orry says Sara Ali Khan’s mother Amrita Singh ‘put me through hell’, chooses not to reveal what happened: ‘Bad things happen to bad people’ American eagle vs Canadian goose: How a Goan photographer’s US retreat was edited out Thieves stole 400,000 juvenile oysters worth about $350,000 from an Australian farm; the grower says a third of his stock is gone and the theft has set him back two to three years Nayanthara on playing Ganga in Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ – ‘It’s a role I couldn’t ignore’ Career & Money Predictions, 28th August, 2026: Aquarius Moon unlock fresh work opportunities, smarter problem-solving, and workplace autonomy ‘If they speak Hindi, we’ll beat them up’: MNS warns auto drivers, takes shot at CM Fadnavis Meet Scott Merrow, the 14-year-old New Hampshire gamer who built a 3D-printed adaptive VR controller after he found he could not grip the standard left-hand controller Akshay Kumar’s niece Simar Bhatia lands second film, to star opposite Roshan Mathew: Report Flying soon? 5 things you should never do on a flight US Marines unveil new role for infantry in age of drones; how Indian Army is transforming Mystery Iron Age fort in Shropshire excavated after 40 years as archaeologists investigate its strange wetlands, huge earthworks and unexplained causeways | World News From washing utensils in Kolkata to a career-best 167: Shahbaz Ahmed’s remarkable cricket journey RANDOM MUSING | How Zohran Mamdani mastered Donald Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Florida couple declared dead in helicopter crash in Kenya; thieves break in their house, steal Porsche, Land Rover in less than 24 hours. Then comes a twist in court India’s WTC scenarios: What Team India needs to qualify for WTC Final after Colombo draw India’s first bullet train project began with a Rs 1.1 lakh crore estimate, cost has now nearly doubled to Rs 2.1 lakh crore; indigenously made high-speed train to start running from August 2027 Dolly Parton grew up with 11 siblings in a two-room Tennessee cabin without electricity or running water; in 1986 she recreated the humble home at Dollywood Is Macklin Celebrini ready to captain the San Jose Sharks and follow NHL stars Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby Malaysian university fires professor who claimed Malays could fly; they taught Romans shipbuilding Bihar DElEd first selection list 2026 released at bsebdeled.com; check allotment, admission dates and documents Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ set won’t be demolished: H Vinoth reveals makers’ special decision to help smaller films Career turning point: “I cried a lot and threw my rackets everywhere”: How one emotional loss changed Roger Federer’s mindset and set him on the path to greatness Unfinished for nearly 30 years, Hollywood Video’s founder's Oregon mansion is up for $4.7 million Nepal flash floods explained: What triggered them and key FAQs answered Cyberattack hits 3 UK airports, data of 8.7m customers leaked; spokesperson says ‘no operational disruption’ More than 100 years ago, red mangroves were introduced to Hawaii; now crews are trying to eradicate them from nearly 2 miles of waterways to restore wetlands and protect endangered birds Rahul Gandhi alleges double standards over NCLT NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised the Centre over the functioning of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), alleging that the system treats ordinary borrowers differently from large corporate borrowers.Calling the NCLT the “Leader-Company Loot Tribunal”, Rahul contrasted the treatment of farmers, salaried workers and students with that of what he described as a select group of wealthy businesspersons.”If a farmer doesn’t pay 50 thousand, his land gets auctioned off. If a salaried person misses even one EMI, bank goons show up at the house. Poor students can’t even get loans for education,” Rahul said in a post on X.”But for select “friends,” bank money is like personal property – withdraw as much as you want, repay whatever you feel like,” he added.He accused the Narendra Modi government of creating unequal systems for different sections of society.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”The Modi government has created two systems in the country – one for a handful of billionaires, and another for everyone else,” Rahul added.Meanwhile, Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra on Thursday said reports about his personal insolvency proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had presented an inaccurate picture of the claims against him. He stressed that he was a personal guarantor and had not personally borrowed money from any lender.In a statement issued by his office, Chandra said the total claims filed in the insolvency proceedings should not be equated with the amount currently outstanding.According to Chandra, lenders had filed claims totalling around Rs 22,006 crore, of which Rs 21,696 crore had been admitted. However, he said the claims of lenders who had objected to his repayment plan amounted to Rs 3,992 crore. Of this, Rs 620 crore had already been settled, leaving Rs 3,372 crore, he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAadrita HalderWrites on social matters, geopolitics, and trending issues for the Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted’Gone In Seconds’: Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims Missing, 77 Isha Foundation Members Among ThemSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch123Photostories4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mintCan infections such as mumps affect male fertility years later?Psychology says why the sibling you couldn’t stand as a child can become the person you trust most as an adultFrom working in Bhojpuri cinema, signing random films to pay his rent to earning Rs 1.5 lakh for one episode of Comedy Circus; When Krushna Abhishek opened up about his journey123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash Aug 27, 2026, 20:26 IST ‘It gets very frustrating’: Shubman Gill coming to terms with the captaincy challenge NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Thursday set up a round-the-clock special control room in Delhi to assist people stranded in the flash floods of Nepal.This comes after death toll jumped to 359 while 288 were reported missing.”We have set up a control room in the Ministry of External Affairs here, which will function round-the-clock,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.”Our embassies, both in Kathmandu and in Beijing, have also set up 24×7 helplines,” he added.Later in the day. MEA shared details of the control room in a statement.“The control room can be contacted at +91 11 2308 8718 +91 11 2308 8719. For WhatsApp calls/messages: +91 9968291988. Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in,” it said.The emergency contact numbers of the Indian embassy in Kathmandu are (also on WhatsApp): +977 985 131 6807; +977 970 910 7500; and +977 981 032 6117.According to the MEA, Nepali authorities can be contacted at the following helpline numbers: Tourist Police: +977 9851289445; Nepal Army: +977 9851072914 (email: dgmi-foreign@nepalarmy.mil.np); NDRRMA: +977 9851320269 /+977 9849281097; Rasuwa Police: +977 9851254960; Assistant chief district officer, Rasuwa: +977 9851164422; Nuwakot Police: +977 9851282380; Assistant chief district officer, Nuwakot: +977 9851248777; Dhading Police: +977 9851229860; Chief district officer, Dhading: +977 9851247777; Chitwan Police: +977 9855013999; Assistant chief district officer, Chitwan: +977 9855088891.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMassive flash floods originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges and crippling a dozen hydropower projects, affecting multiple districts.India on Thursday said it stands “shoulder-to-shoulder” with Nepal to help it deal with the crisis as rescue operations gathered momentum in the Himalayan nation.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 MediaVideosNepal Floods: 288 Indians Uncontactable, 21 Rescued So Far, MEA Shares Key Updates | WatchFour Killed, One Missing In Manipur Ambush As Naga-Kuki Tensions Erupt Again, Probe Launch | WatchFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted’Gone In Seconds’: Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims Missing, 77 Isha Foundation Members Among ThemSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch123Photostories4 countries where YouTube is blocked; here’s whyPolka dots to Gingham: 5 trendy prints taking over fashion this seasonLearn all about the viral Kora turmeric DIY mask: Does this desi glow hack actually work?Life didn’t go as planned? 5 things to remember when everything feels uncertain8 simple hacks to peel potatoes; the one that works the best and why5 Fluffy and furry dog breeds that can make your home even more adorable7 houseplants that may help keep mosquitoes away: From basil to mintCan infections such as mumps affect male fertility years later?Psychology says why the sibling you couldn’t stand as a child can become the person you trust most as an adultFrom working in Bhojpuri cinema, signing random films to pay his rent to earning Rs 1.5 lakh for one episode of Comedy Circus; When Krushna Abhishek opened up about his journey123Hot PicksNepal floodUPTET Result 2026Sunny LeoneKerala name changeRRB NTPC UG CBT 2 examAnkit Baliyan murderSridhar VembuDelhi murderNEET PG 2026 admit cardTop TrendingAnkit Balyan MurderChandigarh MurderSamay RainaUdaipur HotelFlorida Car CrashUS Green Card HolderBengal HospitalTamil Nadu Son MurderElon MuskKanpur Aircraft Crash FMGE 2026: NBEMS to conduct additional exam by October-end after foreign medical graduates’ protest ‘Ab mujhe vida karo’: ‘Awarapan 2’ singer and composer Amaal Mallik announces break from film music to focus on health and healing, asks ‘dear Amaalians’ not to ‘pester’ him In a plan hatched at Mark Zuckerberg’s Hawaii compound in January, Meta explored laying off 60% employees, deleting layers of middle management and running product development with… Texas police officer indicted on 100 felony counts after Flock investigation; records show over 45,000 searches, including nearly 3,500 for one licence plate Aug 27, 2026, 20:16 IST ‘If I direct the biopic of CM Joseph Vijay, it will be titled ‘Nenjil Kudirukum: Ashwath Marimuthu reveals his dream Thalapathy Vijay biopic title and the perfect interval twist 7 things you should never keep near an inverter: Common household items that can increase fire and electrical risks | Nepal floods: What caused the catastrophe, and what could happen next A severe drought forced Australian scientists to rescue platypuses and keep them in captivity for five months; after being returned to the wild, they rebuilt their home ranges and resumed normal movements within days Congress alleges Rs 35,000 crore sugar ‘scam’, accuses BJP government of creating artificial shortage ahead of festive season NEW DELHI: Amid spike in sugar prices, Congress Thursday alleged the crisis hides a ‘scam’ of Rs 35,000 crore by governing BJP to help black marketeers rake in money during the festival season. It said the “beneficiaries” may funnel part of the gains back to the party as donation and claimed diversion of 32% sugarcane for E20 petrol is another reason for the crisis.Congress spokesperson and MP Randeep Surjewala alleged govt artificially created the crisis as it knew the country had a sugar shortfall of 30 lakh MT at the year’s start but did nothing to address the situation. He said sugar mills association had said production was 275 lakh MT in 2025-26, even though govt claimed it would be 343 lakh MT.He said govt sat quietly from May to Aug as sugar prices shot up from Rs 40 a kg to Rs 75 closer to the festival season. He said govt’s import order in late Aug to bring in 10 lakh MT from Brazil is hogwash as the said sugar will only reach the country well after the festival season.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIndians are going to face a bitter festival season while BJP is rubbing salt to their wounds by saying the sugar shortage would help control diabetes and weight problem of the population, he said.The MP said sugar consumption during the festival season is 30 lakh MT per month, which from Aug till Diwali will be 120 lakh MT. “Sellers would gain an additional Rs 36,000 crore, which would be a direct loss to the consumers,” he said, adding, “What can be a bigger nexus between govt and business.”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 MediaVideosFake IAS Officer Tripti Rajput Under Probe, Police Recover CBI Cards And Government DocumentsWhy A Supreme Court Judge Wants The Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Transferred?18 Rounds, Point-Blank: How Haryanvi Singer Ankit Balyan Was Gunned Down Outside Gym In UPIndia-China Talks Yield 8-Point Consensus; New Military Hotlines, Border Talks On The TableSkardu Base Was India’s Target During Operation Sindoor, Ex-CDS Reveals Why Strike Was Aborted’Gone In Seconds’: Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims Missing, 77 Isha Foundation Members Among ThemSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch‘Big Reveal’ Or Big Scam? 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