VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Amazon Web Services invests $1 billion into a new AI unit to embed thousands of engineers directly with customers to … Ancient DNA from a ruined tomb near Jerusalem reveals a hidden human story from 3,000 years ago | World News Seafarer Rakesh Chauhan reported died in Venezuela, family says ‘not a single organ found in body’ (image credit: FSUI on X) The Indian seafarers’ union has demanded a fresh probe into the death of an Indian seafarer in Venezuela, questioning the official claim that he died of a heart attack. The union, the Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI), has raised concerns, alleging that several of his vital organs including his brain, heart, lungs and intestines were found to be missing.The official reason given behind the death of the sailor, working for a Venezuelan shipping company, was given as acute myocardial infarction, according to a Indian embassy statement shared by the union. Watch ‘INDIAN SAILORS MUST BE PROTECTED’: PM Modi’s Big Message to Trump After Seafarers’ KillingWhat union tweetedIndian Seafarer #RakeshChauhan reported dead in #Venezuela. Mortal remains sent back to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh without any autopsy report or details from Venezuelan authorities. Family demanded re-autopsy. The official Post-Mortem Report conducted in India reveals a horrifying truth:NOT A SINGLE ORGAN was found in the body.• Brain — Missing• Heart — Missing• Both Lungs — Missing• Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Pancreas, Stomach, Intestines — ALL Missing• Thyroid, Hyoid, Larynx & Trachea — MissingBody showed extensive prior stitching (22 stitches neck to pubic symphysis + 21 stitches ear to ear). No antemortem injuries noted. Body kept in deep freeze for nearly a month. Cause of death: Could not be determined (all organs absent).They further alleged that the body showed extensive prior stitching (22 stitches neck to pubic symphysis + 21 stitches ear to ear) but no antemortem injuries were noted. Body were kept in deep freeze for nearly a month but the cause of death could not be determined as all organs were absent.Calling it “unacceptable” that “seafarers are becoming scapegoats”, the union made three demands1. Full investigation & accountability from Venezuelan authorities2. Immediate intervention by the Indian Embassy in Venezuela3. Complete autopsy report, circumstances of death, and justice + compensation for the familyThen in a later statement on Wednesday, the union said Chauhan’s family is demanding the complete autopsy report from Venezuela and clarification on what it called “deeply disturbing irregularities” in the handling of the case.The FSUI questioned why vital organs were removed from Chauhan’s body “without informing the family or seeking their consent” and why the family was allegedly kept unaware until it sought a second post-mortem in India.The union also alleged discrepancies in official documents, claiming the receipt for the mortal remains carried a forged signature in the name of “Anjana Chauraisya” instead of “Ranjana Chaurasiya”, who signed on behalf of Chauhan’s wife. It further claimed that the vessel named in the employment agreement did not match the ship on which Chauhan was actually deployed.”These discrepancies raise grave suspicions of foul play and a possible cover-up. What is being hidden?” the union said.It urged the Embassy of India in Venezuela and the ministry of external affairs to intervene and seek the complete autopsy report from Venezuelan authorities, order an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding Chauhan’s death and the handling of his remains, and ensure “justice, accountability, and adequate compensation” for the bereaved family.”Seafarers’ lives and dignity cannot be treated with such callousness,” the union added.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 MediaVideosWhy Thousands Are Visiting Lohagad Fort’s Alleged Murder Spot | ‘Siya Point’ |Dark Tourism ExplainedUS Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Birthright Order, Big Relief For Indians In USBilawal Bhutto Accuses India Of ‘Weaponising’ Water Amid Indus Waters Treaty RowDelhi May Soon Get Its Own London Eye As DDA Revives Giant Observation Wheel ProjectWhy Nayara Reduced Fuel Prices But PSU Oil Companies Didn’t?Dhaka Threatens Action Against Media Airing Sheikh Hasina’s Statements After Return ClaimSpecialised ‘Baaz Battalions’ to Strengthen Border Monitoring, ISR and Battlefield Awareness’Break Silos, Self-Reliance’: PM Modi Holds High-Level Meet With Union SecretariesMumbai Horror: School Bus Crushed By Falling Tree In Mumbai; One Child Dead, Five Injured’Kashmir Is Not Part Of Pakistan’: PoJK Protesters Warn Islamabad123Photostories’Self-medication with the wrong eye drops is a key reason eye infections spike during the monsoon,’ expert warnsCan you spot the hidden summer snack in this busy market? 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UPTET 2026: Yogi Adityanath orders separate TET for in-service teachers ahead of exam; asks officials to ensure smooth conduct Lily Allen defends her one-hour show amid criticism: ‘It’s my artistic choice not to talk to the audience’ Snake Temples In India: Where snakes are worshipped: 10 sacred and mysterious snake temples of India every traveller should visit What is an Omega Block: The science behind Europe’s 2026 persistent 40°C summer heat and rising climate extremes Two C-17 aircraft carrying 66 tonnes of aid: How India mobilised its army to help earthquake-hit Venezuela – inside Operation Amistad From school breaks to new rail services: UAE rolls out major July changes across travel, business, and lifestyle NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday launched a scathing attack against the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of mocking Hindus after some of its workers allegedly performed a havan while portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Lord Krishna on his birthday.In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari shared a video in which SP workers were performing a havan and said, “Samajwadi Party Congress yet again insults Hindus! Samajwadi Party mocks Hindus by portraying Akhilesh Yadav as Bhagwan Krishna!””Will Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party openly accept ‘A grand temple at Mathura on Krishna Janmabhoomi’?! Hindus will respond to these Kaalnemis!” he added.This comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case in Ayodhya. Opposition leaders, including Akhilesh, have targeted the Uttar Pradesh government and chief minister Yogi Adityanath, questioning his repeated visits to Ayodhya.Meanwhile, Yogi Adityanath has also launched a sharp attack on SP chief Akhilesh Yadav and advised him to visit the Ram Temple.”I was reading a statement by SP President Akhilesh Yadav yesterday. He was saying that if his government came to power, he would transform Ayodhya into a ‘religious city.’ What kind of religious city would you create? It was your government, the SP government, that opened fire on the devotees of Lord Ram. You lack the courage; apart from kneeling before Mullahs and Maulvis, you have no agenda for the state’s development or for upholding the identity of Ayodhya, Mathura, and Kashi,” Adityanath had said while addressing a public gathering in UP’s Hathras.Meanwhile, a court in Ayodhya on Friday remanded eight accused to judicial custody till June 29 in the alleged Ram Mandir donation embezzlement case. According to officials, those arrested are Avinash Shukla, Ankalp Mishra, Lavkush Mishra, Manish Kumar Yadav, Karunesh Pandey, Rama Shankar Mishra, Subhash Srivastava, and Rama Shankar alias Tinnu.This comes after Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust general secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra resigned, taking moral responsibility in connection with the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case.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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He claimed that the trust general secretary Champat Rai was “having fun”.Adding on to his remarks, he said that they should have made a Muslim a member of the trust just to land the blame on him, stating they could have later “encountered” him or bulldozed his house down to close the case.Addressing a public gathering in Bijnor, Owaisi alleged that there were different standards for dealing with accused persons depending on their identity and questioned the action taken against those arrested in the alleged theft case.”What happened in 1992 is an egregious act. This was said by the Supreme Court,” Owaisi said, referring to the demolition of the Babri Masjid.Linking the remarks to the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft, he said: “Now I was asked about what I have to say about it, all I said was, if there was a mistake in the trust, you could have made a Muslim a member of that trust. And later, when this scam came to light, you could have taken that Muslim and encountered him. You could have broken his house with a bulldozer. Case closed.”Continuing his criticism, Owaisi said, “Champak is having fun, Champak is having fun.”He further questioned the handling of the case, saying, “Whose house is not being broken? Those who have been arrested have reportedly not even been taken into police custody. Perhaps after my statement today, they may now be taken into police custody.”The AIMIM chief said the developments reflected the prevailing situation in Uttar Pradesh and urged members of the Muslim community to remain united.”Look at what is happening in Uttar Pradesh today. Tell me, what is happening in Uttar Pradesh today? My dear friends and elders, I am appealing to you to strengthen your unity,” he said.Owaisi also directly questioned the BJP and the RSS over Champat Rai, asking: “And I want to ask the BJP and the RSS one question, is Champat Rai your favourite or not? Tell us that.”He repeated the question later in his speech and accused the BJP and the RSS of hypocrisy in their political rhetoric.”I appeal to our people to remain united. I also want to ask the BJP and the RSS whether Champat Rai is their favourite or not. They call us Pakistanis, jihadis, or Bangladeshis, but then why is Ram Madhav engaging in track-two diplomacy with Pakistan on behalf of the RSS? This is the same Pakistan where terrorists killed 26 people in the Pahalgam attack,” Owaisi said.His remarks came amid political controversy surrounding the alleged theft of donations linked to the Ram Mandir trust, with Owaisi alleging that the authorities’ response would have been far harsher had a Muslim been accused.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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The real culprits are being shielded. Why are they being protected?” he asked.‘Shah didn’t visit temple in 891 days’Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Kejriwal claimed Union home minister Amit Shah had not visited the temple in the 891 days since it was inaugurated, despite repeatedly referring to Lord Ram and the Ram Temple in his speeches.”After the construction of the Ram Temple, home minister Amit Shah has not gone even once to bow at the feet of Lord Shri Ram.‘Government must be changed’While addressing the press further, former Delhi CM also questioned the government at the Centre.”If you want the donation thieves to be punished, then the government must be changed. The present Central government and the present state government cannot ensure punishment. Every devotee of Lord Ram who wants the donation thieves to be punished should change the government,” he said.Kejriwal also claimed that BJP leaders did not consider Lord Ram as God. “These people do not consider Ram as God; otherwise, they would not steal.”The AAP chief’s remarks come amid an escalating political row over allegations related to the handling of donations at the Ram Temple, with the party demanding accountability and an impartial investigation into the matter.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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Watch Why India Is Tightening Rules On Common Cough SyrupsThe registry will serve as a single source of truth for medicines in the country, enabling consistent identification, storage, exchange and use of drug-related information. The health ministry said it is expected to improve clinical decision-making, support e-prescriptions, strengthen supply chain management and ensure continuity of care.Developed in collaboration with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS), Pune, the platform uses international standards, including SNOMED CT, to ensure interoperability and semantic consistency across healthcare systems.The registry currently contains more than 1.23 lakh branded medicines, 10,000 generic drugs and 29,000 substances. Medicines can be searched by generic name, brand name, substance or manufacturer, allowing healthcare providers and digital platforms to access verified and standardised drug information.The platform is designed to integrate with Hospital Management Information Systems (HMIS), e-prescription platforms, doctor-facing applications and other ABDM-compliant digital health solutions. It also provides open APIs for seamless integration, strengthening interoperability across India’s digital healthcare ecosystem.The Drug Registry is the fourth core registry under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission after the ABHA Registry, Healthcare Professional Registry and Health Facility Registry.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDelhi May Soon Get Its Own London Eye As DDA Revives Giant Observation Wheel ProjectWhy Nayara Reduced Fuel Prices But PSU Oil Companies Didn’t?Dhaka Threatens Action Against Media Airing Sheikh Hasina’s Statements After Return ClaimSpecialised ‘Baaz Battalions’ to Strengthen Border Monitoring, ISR and Battlefield Awareness’Break Silos, Self-Reliance’: PM Modi Holds High-Level Meet With Union SecretariesMumbai Horror: School Bus Crushed By Falling Tree In Mumbai; One Child Dead, Five Injured’Kashmir Is Not Part Of Pakistan’: PoJK Protesters Warn IslamabadAfter Converting To Islam For Love, UP’s Ayush Malik Returns To Hinduism | Watch’This Is Bigger Than Dharmendra Pradhan’: Students Demand Reforms Not ‘Political Damage Control’Another Blow To Uddhav Thackeray: Prominent Mumbai Leader Sachin Ahir Switches Sides | Watch123PhotostoriesLove quote of the day by Alia Bhatt: ‘I’d like every girl to love herself more than anyone else’Obesity rates have tripled since 1975: Nutritionist says your “healthy” snacks might be part of the problemPriyanka Chopra’s protein and fiber-rich Summer Salad is good for gut and bones; detailed recipe insideWorking out as an older adult: Study finds ‘only one workout’ that sheds fat without losing muscleJuly gardening in Australia: The best flowers, vegetables and fruit trees to plant this monthHighest-protein Indian dals ranked from best to leastWhat would you do? 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