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Even in this era of shortcuts, let us remember something often written at railway stations: A shortcut will cut you short,” PM Modi said.He also encouraged youngsters to read the autobiographies of personalities they admire, saying such accounts offer a unique perspective on the historic events of their time.“The period covered in a biography brings one very close to history itself. That is why I sincerely hope that the hard work put in by Kovind ji proves beneficial to future generations and especially to the youth,” PM Modi added.PM Modi further praised Kovind’s “guidance” and recalled the former president’s “special affection and warmth” for him.“Today, we have the opportunity to witness the launch of Ramnath Kovind ji’s autobiography. I have known Kovind ji for a very long time and have had the opportunity to know him closely. His guidance during his tenure as President, along with his special affection and warmth towards me, has been a truly valuable asset for me,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesExpressing confidence in the book’s significance, the prime minister described Kovind’s autobiography as a potential “cherished legacy” for Indian democracy and society.“… Based on my understanding of his life and my knowledge of his capabilities, I can say with full confidence that Ramnath Kovind ji’s autobiography will become a cherished legacy for Indian democracy and society. There is so much I could speak about at length–regarding Kovind ji’s life journey and his contributions to society and the nation. However, a book launch event should only serve as a ‘curtain-raiser’; it is best if you all derive the full benefit of the book by reading it yourselves,” he added.Meanwhile, Kovind described the launch as an emotional moment and expressed gratitude to those who attended the event.“It is an emotional moment for me to address you all from this platform today. I have addressed you on several occasions, but today’s occasion is different. I am grateful to all of you for joining this programme to mark the launch of my autobiography. I was wondering what I should say today. I have already written everything in my autobiography, and readers will read it,” the former president remarked.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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According to Bar and Bench, Oschadbank initiated the arbitration after serving Russia with a notice of dispute in July 2025, which allegedly went unanswered.The proceedings have been initiated under the 1998 Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Encouragement and Mutual Protection of Investments.The dispute is separate from an earlier Oschadbank arbitration concerning its operations and assets in Crimea following Russia’s 2014 annexation of the peninsula.In that earlier case, a tribunal constituted under the Permanent Court of Arbitration found Russia liable for unlawful expropriation and awarded Oschadbank approximately $1.1 billion in damages, along with interest and arbitration costs.Russia had declined to participate in those proceedings, but the tribunal proceeded under the applicable arbitration rules.Chandrachud had earlier declined Russia’s approachesJustice Chandrachud had previously declined approaches from Russia to serve as its arbitrator in treaty disputes involving German energy company Wintershall Dea and Ukrainian state energy company Ukrenergo.He had also been designated by the Permanent Court of Arbitration as the appointing authority in the Wintershall proceedings. He later stepped down from that role after disclosing the communications from Russia.His appointment as Russia’s arbitrator in the Oschadbank case therefore marks a change from his earlier decision not to accept Russia’s approaches in those proceedings.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThree-member tribunal to hear the caseJiménez, who was jointly selected by Oschadbank and Russia, will preside over the tribunal. Brekoulakis was appointed by Oschadbank, while Justice Chandrachud was appointed by Russia.Oschadbank is represented by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partners Epaminontas Triantafilou and Alex Gerbi, along with Asters partners Oleksiy Didkovskiy, Andrii Pozhidayev and Oksana Legka.Russia is represented by Pinna Goldberg partner Andrea Pinna, counsel Pratyush Panjwani and senior associate Dimitrios Papageorgiou.The case comes against the broader backdrop of investment disputes arising from Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and the resulting loss of Ukrainian businesses and assets in territories under Russian control.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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(Representative Image) NEW DELHI: The domestic medical device industry, along with hospitals and healthcare providers, has urged govt to re-examine the Draft Drugs, Medical Devices & Cosmetics Bill, 2026.”The Bill in its present form, does not provide the regulatory foundation required for India’s medical devices sector to grow, innovate, and compete globally”, an industry expert told TOI.The draft aims to repeal the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and consolidate laws related to import, manufacture, distribution and sale of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, to ensure their quality, safety and efficacy.In a letter to govt, the associations say that the draft bill, in its current form, treats medical devices as an adjunct to pharmaceuticals, despite clear scientific, engineering, and regulatory distinction between the two.Medical devices are engineering products, and should not be clubbed with pharmaceuticals, the letter says, adding the draft Bill continues to use drug-centric terminology such as “adulterated”, “spurious”. “misbranded”, and applies pharma-style criminalisation to engineering deviations.Globally, medical devices are regulated through risk-based conformity assessment and quality management systems.Further, the Bill does not provide for a dedicated regulatory authority for medical devices, despite repeated recommendations.In 2023, the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry argued that proposed overarching legislation (such as the Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics draft) fails the domestic sector by continuing to regulate medical devices as “drugs” under a joint framework, instead of establishing an independent, specialized regulatory body.Administrative enforcement including recalls, corrective actions, civil penalties– should replace imprisonment for technical lapses, the letter by 11 associations including Aimed, AHPI (Association of Healthcare Providers India), ADMI (Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers) and Patient Safety and Access Initiative, says.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Bill 2026 applies uniform penalties across all device classes, from low-risk surgical instruments to high-risk implants, contrary to global norms.It does not clearly recognise key medical device standards covering areas such as biocompatibility, usability and software safety.While the draft has been circulated to various ministries and departments, key stakeholders, including industry associations, manufacturers and hospital bodies, have not been adequately involved in the process, the industry executive said, adding it appears inconsistent with the pre-legislative consultation process.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorRupali MukherjeeA business journalist with around two decades of experience tracking key consumer-focussed sectors like consumer durables, retail, consumer goods, aviation, automobiles and advertising, as well as economic ministries of the Union government. Now, writes primarily on pharmaceuticals and healthcare, and on issues of consumer interest. Besides also looks at trends that are shaping consumer behaviour and the broad consumer landscape. \nYou can follow Rupali on Twitter@Rupalijee.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPrashant Kishor Promises Jobs For 10,000 Bankipur Youths After Ending BJP’s 30-Year Hold | WatchIndia’s Map Move Rattles China: What Naming 27 Places In Arunachal Means?Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot’s Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources SayTamil Nadu Assembly Passes Anti-NEET Resolution As DMK, AIADMK And PMK Back Abolition DemandDelhi CM Fumes, Rekha Gupta Slams AAP MLA Over Viral Video; Eight AAP MLAs Marshalled OutKashmiri Pandit Employees Sent On Leave After Lashkar-Linked Threat Letter‘Amit Shah Jawab Do’ Vs ‘Rahul Gandhi Bhaago Mat’: NDA, Oppn Face-Off In Parliament’Booked Hotel Room, Strangled Daughters’: Inside Bengaluru Murder Shocker‘Ladakh Is Not Kaziranga’: Snow Leopard Safari Plan Sparks DebateAmit Shah To Speak On Student Protest Crackdown; Rahul Says ‘Not Interested In Fantasy Convos’123PhotostoriesBaasi roti is an excellent breakfast: 5 health benefits you probably didn’t know about5 life lessons by Swami Vivekanand every student must knowRed pigments to elaborate hair: Japan’s longest-ruling dynasty, the Yamato Era’s beauty secrets decodedWhere is Westeros in real? 9 places ‘House of the Dragon’ built its realm inIndependence Day 2026 ethnic ideas: Bollywood actresses to inspire your August 15 lookLung cancer is not only about smoking: Doctor explains the risks hiding in your air, home and daily routineExclusive – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’s Ruhaanika Dhawan on being the youngest contestant, on-screen mom Divyanka Tripathi’s reaction to her stunts and moreBaluchari saree: The forgotten Bengali handloom that nearly disappearedKeto, Carnivore, High-Protein Diets: Can eating too much protein or too few carbs put your kidneys under stress?The tiaras of Brunei royals: A closer look at the lavish jewels behind their most iconic looks123Hot PicksMumbai rainNEET PG city intimation slipSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestWeather AhmedabadAjit DovalIran warDelhi rainUP scholarshipTop TrendingCJPGurgaon Businessman Wife ArrestBengaluru Missing TechieBlinkit MumbaiHarbhajan SinghPune-Bengaluru Highway AccidentTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Notification for 9,766 vacancies released at sbi.bank.in; check important details and direct link here ‘Musafir Cafe’ actress Vedika Pinto and Ahaan Panday’s old dance video from a wedding goes viral; fans can’t stop gushing over it Sonal Chauhan’s ethereal white saree look at Mirzapur: The Movie trailer launch is proof that simplicity still wins | IndiGo flight makes emergency landing after engine failure; full emergency declared at Chennai airport TSMC and Taiwan researchers engineered an interface only 0.42 nanometers thick to improve next-generation MoS2 transistors Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind and urged the “new generation” to draw lessons from Kovind’s writings and experiences.The book, “The Times of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles,” was released at an event in the national capital in the presence of the former president.“Learn about Kovind ji’s life journey in his own words. Let the new generation of the country read his writings and his experiences; everyone stands to learn a great deal from them,” PM Modi said, describing the book’s title as “very apt”.Explaining the title, he added, “The underlying message is that while his life and the struggles within it were personal, the triumph achieved as a result of those struggles belongs to the Indian Republic—to India’s democracy.”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 MediaVideosPrashant Kishor Promises Jobs For 10,000 Bankipur Youths After Ending BJP’s 30-Year Hold | WatchIndia’s Map Move Rattles China: What Naming 27 Places In Arunachal Means?Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot’s Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources SayTamil Nadu Assembly Passes Anti-NEET Resolution As DMK, AIADMK And PMK Back Abolition DemandDelhi CM Fumes, Rekha Gupta Slams AAP MLA Over Viral Video; Eight AAP MLAs Marshalled OutKashmiri Pandit Employees Sent On Leave After Lashkar-Linked Threat Letter‘Amit Shah Jawab Do’ Vs ‘Rahul Gandhi Bhaago Mat’: NDA, Oppn Face-Off In Parliament’Booked Hotel Room, Strangled Daughters’: Inside Bengaluru Murder Shocker‘Ladakh Is Not Kaziranga’: Snow Leopard Safari Plan Sparks DebateAmit Shah To Speak On Student Protest Crackdown; Rahul Says ‘Not Interested In Fantasy Convos’123PhotostoriesWhy does your food taste bland? 4 common cooking mistakes to fixBaasi roti is an excellent breakfast: 5 health benefits you probably didn’t know about5 life lessons by Swami Vivekanand every student must knowRed pigments to elaborate hair: Japan’s longest-ruling dynasty, the Yamato Era’s beauty secrets decodedWhere is Westeros in real? 9 places ‘House of the Dragon’ built its realm inIndependence Day 2026 ethnic ideas: Bollywood actresses to inspire your August 15 lookLung cancer is not only about smoking: Doctor explains the risks hiding in your air, home and daily routineExclusive – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’s Ruhaanika Dhawan on being the youngest contestant, on-screen mom Divyanka Tripathi’s reaction to her stunts and moreBaluchari saree: The forgotten Bengali handloom that nearly disappearedKeto, Carnivore, High-Protein Diets: Can eating too much protein or too few carbs put your kidneys under stress?123Hot PicksMumbai rainNEET PG city intimation slipSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestWeather AhmedabadAjit DovalIran warDelhi rainUP scholarshipTop TrendingCJPGurgaon Businessman Wife ArrestBengaluru Missing TechieBlinkit MumbaiHarbhajan SinghPune-Bengaluru Highway AccidentTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani ‘Difficult for Pakistan to handle’: Shoaib Akhtar warns Babar Azam-led side ‘Raaka’: Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna’s character details LEAKED from Allu Arjun starrer Deepak Dhar: Indian professor Deepak Dhar receives Dirac Medal: Who is the IIT Kanpur and California Institute laureate to receive one of the highest honours in theoretical physics Delimitation row: CM Vijay moves resolution to freeze Lok Sabha Seats at 543 Pakistan Military Spending Oversight: Why US is questioning Pakistan’s Rs 3 trillion defence spending NDA MPs participate in ‘Tiranga Yatra’ rally in Delhi NEW DELHI: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday flagged off a “Har Ghar Tiranga” bike rally in the national capital ahead of Independence Day celebrations on August 15.The rally, organised as part of the ongoing “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, saw participation from MPs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and a large number of supporters carrying the national flag. The rally is scheduled to cover the stretch from Bharat Mandapam to Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.Addressing participants, Radhakrishnan noted that the various activities organised under the campaign may differ in form but carry the same sentiment of national belonging.“In Tiranga Yatra, bike rallies, cultural programmes, the activities are different but the sentiment they carry is the same, that is the collective sense of belonging… I urge each one of you to actively engage in this campaign and inspire every citizen to hoist the Tricolour with pride,” ANI quoted him as saying.The vice president also emphasised the unity of the country, declaring, “Bharat is one, and it will be one forever.”He paid tribute to Pingali Venkayya, who designed the national flag, and recalled Hansa Mehta, who led a group of 72 women who presented the first National Flag of independent India to Dr Rajendra Prasad, the country’s first president.Several NDA MPs attended the rally. BJP MP Tarun Chugh highlighted the enthusiasm of young people and their resolve to contribute towards the goal of a developed India.“Under the leadership of PM Modi, the youth have come out today with the resolution of ‘Viksit Bharat’. Tiranga is the pride of India. Under PM Modi, India will realise the resolve to become a developed India,” Chugh said.Union minister of state for Home Nityanand Rai highlighted the significance of the national flag, describing the Tricolour as a sentiment deeply connected with the country and its people.“The Tiranga is our pride, and it is more precious to us than our life,” Rai said.BJP MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri pointed to the participation of a large number of MPs in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for the Tiranga Yatra.“In response to PM Modi’s call, a large number of MPs are joining this Tiranga Yatra today, and the Vice President will inaugurate this Tiranga Yatra. The journey will go from Bharat Mandapam to the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, and a spectacular celebration is visible here,” Bidhuri said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign is being held across the country ahead of Independence Day, encouraging citizens, public representatives and organisations to display the national flag.The Delhi rally is part of a series of programmes being organised in the capital to mark Independence Day, with the Tricolour at the centre of celebrations aimed at strengthening the sense of unity and national pride.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 MediaVideosPrashant Kishor Promises Jobs For 10,000 Bankipur Youths After Ending BJP’s 30-Year Hold | WatchIndia’s Map Move Rattles China: What Naming 27 Places In Arunachal Means?Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot’s Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources SayTamil Nadu Assembly Passes Anti-NEET Resolution As DMK, AIADMK And PMK Back Abolition DemandDelhi CM Fumes, Rekha Gupta Slams AAP MLA Over Viral Video; Eight AAP MLAs Marshalled OutKashmiri Pandit Employees Sent On Leave After Lashkar-Linked Threat Letter‘Amit Shah Jawab Do’ Vs ‘Rahul Gandhi Bhaago Mat’: NDA, Oppn Face-Off In Parliament’Booked Hotel Room, Strangled Daughters’: Inside Bengaluru Murder Shocker‘Ladakh Is Not Kaziranga’: Snow Leopard Safari Plan Sparks DebateAmit Shah To Speak On Student Protest Crackdown; Rahul Says ‘Not Interested In Fantasy Convos’123PhotostoriesBaasi roti is an excellent breakfast: 5 health benefits you probably didn’t know about5 life lessons by Swami Vivekanand every student must knowRed pigments to elaborate hair: Japan’s longest-ruling dynasty, the Yamato Era’s beauty secrets decodedWhere is Westeros in real? 9 places ‘House of the Dragon’ built its realm inIndependence Day 2026 ethnic ideas: Bollywood actresses to inspire your August 15 lookLung cancer is not only about smoking: Doctor explains the risks hiding in your air, home and daily routineExclusive – Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’s Ruhaanika Dhawan on being the youngest contestant, on-screen mom Divyanka Tripathi’s reaction to her stunts and moreBaluchari saree: The forgotten Bengali handloom that nearly disappearedKeto, Carnivore, High-Protein Diets: Can eating too much protein or too few carbs put your kidneys under stress?The tiaras of Brunei royals: A closer look at the lavish jewels behind their most iconic looks123Hot PicksMumbai rainNEET PG city intimation slipSlovenia Indian embassyJharkhand protestWeather AhmedabadAjit DovalIran warDelhi rainUP scholarshipTop TrendingCJPGurgaon Businessman Wife ArrestBengaluru Missing TechieBlinkit MumbaiHarbhajan SinghPune-Bengaluru Highway AccidentTelangana AccidentAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: Notification for 9,766 vacancies released at sbi.bank.in; check important details and direct link here ‘When doubts arise, you must make a decision’: Nivin Pauly urges young women to break free from restrictions Total solar eclipse is here: 5 strange things you may notice during those few minutes of darkness that have nothing to do with the Sun Daily Nadi Horoscope for Sagittarius (12th August 2026): Don’t Let Urgency Push You into Shared Risk Passenger ferry catches fire near Bali; 106 rescued, 25 still trapped Candace Owens confirms Andrew Wilson debate as Turning Point USA faces fresh scrutiny over journalist ties From a Delhi barsati to India’s first indigenous PC: How six engineers built HCL with Rs 1.87 lakh and a belief in technology Who is Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife, Georgina Rodriguez? All about the model and business owner 5 health benefits you probably didn’t know about When your heart feels heavy: Read Psalm 34:18 today for spiritual comfort, hope, & relief from stress and grief – Bible Verse of the Day Travis Kelce reportedly eyes a multi million dollar move in new season as fitness concerns continue to grow Who was Chandler David Hendry? Mormon YouTuber dies at 27 in tragic Utah car crash as his final afterlife video leaves followers mourning The lawyer accused Kangana Ranaut of ‘insulting’ the students and their parents NEW DELHI: An Agra-based lawyer on Wednesday said he has filed a case against BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut over her remarks describing students who protested against the NEET paper leak as “Generation gutter.”Rajiv Gandhi Bar Association president and advocate Ramashankar Sharma alleged that Ranaut had “insulted” the students and their parents. He also accused the BJP MP of having a “habit” of making such remarks.”I have filed a suit in the Special Court for MPs/MLAs. The suit concerns Kangana Ranaut referring to students protesting at Jantar Mantar as the ‘gutter generation’. She has a habit of making such remarks. She has insulted the country’s students and abused their parents… This is a matter concerning the students’ future,” Sharma told ANI.The court is scheduled to hear the matter on August 21.The case comes after Ranaut criticised students protesting over the NEET paper leak, describing some of them as “Generation Gutter” and questioning their behaviour and language.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIn a series of posts on Instagram Stories, the actor-politician described videos from the agitation as “puke-inducing” and criticised the protesters for what she called their “crass” language and behaviour. She also questioned the “upbringing” of the young protesters and criticised some young women for trying to emulate independent career women without “earning that freedom”.Ranaut later wrote that some protesters had “nothing to offer to the system” and were “not good at studies”, referring to them as “Generation Gutter”.The agitation was called off on July 25 after then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. During the agitation, some youngsters allegedly abused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother.They were booked after the protests ended, following which PM Modi said he had “forgiven” the alleged abusers.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. 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