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Harmanpreet Kaur responds NEW DELHI: The Indian Embassy in Oman on Sunday said it has learnt of an incident involving the Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel Virat 1 off the coast of Oman and that search and rescue operations are currently under way in coordination with Omani authorities.In a post on X, the embassy said the vessel was reportedly carrying 14 Indian crew members at the time of the incident.“The Mission has learnt of an incident involving an Indian Flagged Mechanised Sailing Vessel Virat 1, off the coast of Oman, reportedly embarked with 14 Indian crew. Search and Rescue is being coordinated with the Omani authorities and vessels in vicinity of the incident,” the embassy said.The mission did not immediately provide details on the nature of the incident, the condition of the crew, or the vessel’s last known location.Search and rescue efforts under wayAccording to the embassy, search and rescue operations are being coordinated with Omani authorities as well as vessels operating near the site of the reported incident.Officials have not yet disclosed whether contact has been established with the crew or if any rescue operations have yielded results.Further updates are expected as the search operation progresses.Incident comes amid concerns over Indian seafarers in regionThe development comes at a time when the safety of Indian seafarers in the Middle East has drawn increased attention.An Indian national recently died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman. The Indian Embassy in Muscat had said necessary arrangements were being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India.Earlier, three Indian seafarers were killed in a US strike on a tanker off Oman, prompting diplomatic concerns from New Delhi.India’s foreign ministry later summoned the US chargé d’affaires and conveyed its “deep concern over the use of lethal and deadly force against civilian shipping”.India has more than 300,000 seafarers working across global shipping fleets, with over 18,000 employed in the Middle East, according to government data cited by news agency ANI.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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How is that a victory? Out of those 47 seats, 31 constituencies are alms given by,” Shanmugam told reporters in Tindivanam, visibly angry.He asserted that without the PMK alliance, AIADMK would have suffered heavy losses in northern Tamil Nadu and even struggled in key regions, including Palaniswami’s own strongholds.“If not for the alliance with the PMK, the AIADMK would have stumbled into a victory or lost heavily in northern districts like Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Dharmapuri, and even in Salem,” he said.Shanmugam also accused Palaniswami of weakening the party’s ideological identity, alleging that a small “clique of sycophants” had insulated him from ground realities, with cadres and second-line leaders “leaving the party like a deck of cards.”Invoking party history, he referred to AIADMK founder MG Ramachandran’s expulsion from the DMK, arguing that leaders branded as “traitors” in the past had gone on to shape political outcomes.He further said that since the death of J. Jayalalithaa, the party has suffered repeated electoral defeats and declining vote share, while the leadership had failed to acknowledge responsibility.“Amma had the stature to say, ‘I take responsibility for this defeat’. But today, the current leadership refuses to even acknowledge failure and lives in a dream world,” he remarked.He warned that unless corrective action is taken immediately, the party could face further political consequences.(With PTI inputs)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 CPM’s anti-Rahul remarks can only be seen as a blunder akin to smashing a mirror because one’s face looks bad. It is a fundamental principle of democracy that the leader of the largest opposition party assumes the role of the Leader of the Opposition in the country. Unwilling to accept this fact, the CPM leadership, which is losing its very identity, has set out to question Rahul Gandhi’s leadership skills,” he said.Venugopal said the CPM’s criticism was rooted in its recent electoral setbacks, particularly in Kerala. Referring to the INDIA bloc, he noted that the opposition alliance was formed under the Congress’ initiative to safeguard democracy and the Constitution from what he called the BJP’s “dictatorial tendencies”.”Anyone with an understanding of politics can see that it is the miserable defeat in Keralam that is making the CPM say all this. Instead of objectively evaluating the reasons for their defeat, if they choose to scapegoat Rahul Gandhi, even greater defeats await the CPM. The INDIA bloc is a broad platform formed at the initiative of the Congress to protect the country’s democracy and Constitution from the dictatorship of the BJP. The alliance was formed with the goal of ousting the BJP from power,” he said.Recalling the role of late former CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury, Venugopal said Yechury had understood the broader objectives of the INDIA bloc and accused the CPM of conveniently overlooking its own past political positions.He further asserted that Rahul Gandhi has been leading the fight against the BJP’s alleged misuse of investigative agencies to target political opponents.Venugopal also accused the CPM of pursuing a narrow, state-centric political agenda rather than adopting a coherent national outlook.”Rahul Gandhi is leading an uncompromising fight against the BJP, which uses investigative agencies to eliminate its political opponents. Personally, Rahul Gandhi himself is a victim of this. It is because of this narrow mindset that the Communist Party has collapsed to its current state in places like Bengal. Instead of leveling baseless allegations against Rahul Gandhi, CPM leaders should prepare themselves to introspect on this downfall of their party,” Venugopal added.His remarks came in response to CPM general secretary M A Baby, who had described Rahul Gandhi as a “facilitator for the ED and Modi government” and accused him of seeking the arrest of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.”Nobody is asking Rahul Gandhi to hug Pinarayi Vijayan. On the contrary all that we are asking is that he stop being a facilitator for the ED and the Modi government by demanding the arrest of Pinarayi Vijayan and other opposition leaders. That is not the job of the Leader of the Opposition,” Baby said.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 viral dating trend that helps singles spot red flags fast Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s conversation with the US government officials that led to ban on Anthropic Fable 5 models: Supposed to be off limits for … Arsenal’s old socks found an unlikely new home: Rescued donkeys across Britain are wearing them for a surprising reason | World News Mahua Moitra; Sudip Bandyopadhyay NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Sunday accused veteran party leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay of lying about his health after he joined TMC’s rebel MPs and met Union ministers Amit Shah and Bhupender Yadav in Delhi.Also Read: In late flip, Sudip Bandyopadhyay joins TMC rebel camp, meets Amit Shah in DelhiAccording to Moitra, Bandyopadhyay had informed the party that he was hospitalised in Kolkata with a stomach ailment.“His mask & his wig both come off — @SudipBAITC told us he was in Apollo Kolkata with a tummy bug when we suddenly saw him on TV in Delhi in Bhupinder Yadav’s home,” she posted on X.Moitra also asked Bandyopadhyay to remove Trinamool’s name from his X handle and change it to “BJP B team.”TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh also criticised Bandyopadhyay, referring to what he described as the five-term Lok Sabha MP’s “history of changing parties.”Bandyopadhyay has had two earlier stints with the Congress and is currently in his second tenure with the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress.“Mamata didi gave positions and honour to these people, and this is what these people give in return. Sudip Bandyopadhyay has a history of changing parties,” Ghosh told ANI.“We had said that he is not good and his politics worked only by misleading Mamata didi. I was once suspended by the party for it. Today, it is being proved that what I said that day was correct,” he added.Bandyopadhyay’s “defection” means that 20 of TMC’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs have now turned rebels, giving them a two-thirds majority to bypass the anti-defection law and be recognised as a separate group in the House. However, the party disputes this.Meanwhile, in West Bengal, 60 of its 80 MLAs have revolted against Mamata Banerjee, whose 15-year run as chief minister ended with TMC’s defeat in the April assembly elections.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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Punjab man killed in London stabbing had moved to UK in 2022 | World News NEW DELHI: Actress and AIADMK Policy Propaganda Deputy Secretary Gautami Tadimalla has resigned from the AIADMK, stepping down from both her party post and primary membership with immediate effect.Her resignation comes at a time when the AIADMK is grappling with a steady exodus of senior leaders and functionaries to chief minister C. Joseph Vijay’s party. On Saturday alone, several prominent political figures, including former Forests Minister K.T. Pachaimal, former Tirunelveli Mayor E. Bhuvaneswari, former MPs R. Vanaroja, N. Balaganga and A. Elavarasan, as well as former MLAs S. Ravi and S. Murugesan, joined the ruling party. Watch AIADMK Exodus Deepens As 3 Former Ministers And 10 Ex-MLAs Join Ruling TVKFormer Congress legislator and BJP leader S. Vijayadharani also switched to the TVK along with her supporters. The inductions took place in the presence of TVK General Secretary ‘Bussy’ N. Anand and other senior party leaders. According to the TVK, more than 2,500 functionaries from various political parties, including 37 prominent political personalities, joined the ruling party.The latest developments add to the mounting pressure on the AIADMK, which has witnessed several high-profile defections since the TVK formed the government. Former ministers M.C. Sampath, Kadambur C. Raju, Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, N.R. Sivapathi, Vellamandi N. Natarajan and MSM Anandan have all crossed over to Vijay’s party in recent months. In May, four AIADMK MLAs resigned and joined the TVK, triggering a political crisis within the Dravidian party.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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You want to be fully seen and accepted for who you are,’ when the ‘Wolverine’ spoke candidly about his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness | English Movie News Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah companies over rule violations, poor performance Image credit: PTI LUCKNOW: Lucknow Airport will launch a direct flight service between Lucknow and Noida from Monday, enhancing air connectivity within Uttar Pradesh and providing faster travel options for passengers between the two cities.The inaugural flight on the route is scheduled to operate on Monday morning, while regular commercial services will begin from July 1.According to the flight schedule, IndiGo flight 6E 2278 will depart from Lucknow at 7.05 am and arrive in Noida at 8.05 am. The return service, flight 6E 2279, will leave Noida at 6.55 pm and reach Lucknow at 8 pm.Airport officials said the new service is expected to benefit business travellers, corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, students and other passengers by offering convenient same-day return connectivity between the state capital and the National Capital Region.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorArvind ChauhanWhen he’s not chasing stories, you’ll likely find him exploring food lanes, indulging in mutton delicacies and sundaes. He is a journalist with a can-do spirit and a flair for compelling storytelling. From railways and aviation to defence, infrastructure, social development and various other diverse beats, his reportage reflects depth. 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Outreach activities will include campus visits, interactions at coaching centres, universities and schools, as well as digital campaigns aimed at engaging students and job aspirants.Congress leaders said Rahul Gandhi will reiterate demands including decentralisation of NEET, abolition of examination fees, stringent action against those involved in paper leak rackets and greater accountability in the education system. The party has also sought a comprehensive discussion in Parliament on issues affecting students and unemployed youth.While the visit is centred on youth-related concerns, it also carries political significance as Uttar Pradesh gears up for the next assembly elections. Gandhi has maintained a steady presence in the state over the past several months.Between Jan 20-21, the Rae Bareli MP visited his parliamentary constituency and addressed an MGNREGA Chaupal under the Congress’ “MGNREGA Bachao Sangram” campaign. On Feb 20, he appeared before an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur in connection with a 2018 defamation case.He was again in Uttar Pradesh on March 13 to participate in a Constitution-themed programme called Samvidhan Sammelan in Lucknow, where he commemorated Dalit leader Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary.Most recently, in May (19-20), Gandhi visited RaeBareli and Amethi, where he inaugurated development projects, addressed public meetings, interacted with women and party workers, and laid the groundwork for the Congress’ “Mission UP” campaign ahead of the assembly polls.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorArvind ChauhanWhen he’s not chasing stories, you’ll likely find him exploring food lanes, indulging in mutton delicacies and sundaes. He is a journalist with a can-do spirit and a flair for compelling storytelling. 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