VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Representative image MUMBAI: In a set of decisions that could reshape campus recruitment across the country’s premier engineering institutions, the All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC) has directed students across all 23 IITs to remove JEE ranks, GATE scores, percentiles and similar entrance examination credentials from their resumes. At the same time, the IITs have decided to take a tougher stance against companies that issue job offers and later withdraw them, potentially restricting future engagement with such recruiters for up to two years if their explanations are found unsatisfactory.Taken together, the measures reflect a growing concern within the IIT system that fairness in recruitment depends not only on how students are evaluated, but also on how they are treated once selected.The decisions were taken unanimously at a recent meeting of the AIPC, the official body of 23 IITs that coordinates and issues common guidelines on internship and placement drives across all IITs. According to AIPC convenor John Jose, the move to remove entrance examination rankings from resumes arose from concerns that recruiters could sometimes infer whether a student belonged to the general or reserved category by comparing a candidate’s rank with the opening and closing ranks of a particular IIT programme.“The distinction is an important one. An entrance examination captures a moment in time. A degree reflects years of work that follow. The objective is that students should be evaluated on their competence, skills and achievements at IIT. What will disappear is the score that opened the gate,” said prof Jose, also a senior faculty of computer science engineering at IIT Guwahati.For generations of IIT students, a rank was more than a number. It was a badge of honour earned through years of preparation, sacrifice and competition. Now, in a move that reflects a changing understanding of merit itself, IITs have decided that those ranks should no longer accompany students into the job market.Under the revised guidelines, students may continue to highlight their Cumulative Performance Index (CPI), projects, internships, research work and other accomplishments earned during their years at IIT, explained Jose. Entrance examination scores may only be shared if a recruiter specifically requests them, but they will no longer be part of the standard resume circulated through placement channels.The committee also addressed a growing concern among placement offices: companies extending job offers to students only to revoke them months later. “Because students who accept an offer are typically removed from the placement process, such reversals can leave them stranded after missing other opportunities,” said prof Jose. To discourage the practice, IITs have begun documenting instances of offer withdrawals and seeking explanations from recruiters. Companies found reneging on commitments may face restrictions on participation for the next two years in IIT recruitment drives.Another decision seeks to change how placement success is measured. Rather than publicising the highest salary packages secured by a handful of graduates, IITs will report median salaries, which officials believe provide a more accurate picture of outcomes across an entire programme.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecture123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest NEET UG re-examination NEW DELHI: National Testing Agency (NTA) and education ministry kept their fingers crossed until the final answer sheets of India’s largest entrance exam, NEET-UG, were sealed on Sunday, bringing to a close a high-stakes retest conducted under the shadow of the May 3 paper leak.Organised in 37 days, far short of the four-six months the exercise would ordinarily require, the retest to admissions to under-graduate medical courses passed off without any reported breach or major disruption – a relief to the agency and education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who have come under fire since the scrapping of the exam. NTA has called the retest “a fair chance, a fresh start”.Pradhan monitored the conduct of the test – taken by over 20 lakh candidates at 5,440 centres in India and 14 abroad – from NTA headquarters in Delhi’s Okhla till it ended, for any fresh lapse would have intensified the credibility crisis surrounding the exam. He reviewed feeds from command-and-control centres and called up exam centres too. Biology was easy, physics tough, say NEET aspirants Pradhan reviewed inputs from command-and-control centres, from the ministry at the national level, 34 centrally funded higher education institutions in every state, and district collectorates, sources said.The arrangements were part of a larger security and logistics grid – involving security and intelligence agencies, IAF to transport question papers, and ministries of railways, home affairs, defence, health and IT – put in place to eliminate lapses. The May 3 exam was cancelled after more than 120 questions allegedly overlapped with material circulated before the test. It triggered a CBI probe, and several people were arrested, including those who were on the paper-setting panel.Security this time extended beyond protecting the printed paper: the question bank was larger, there were more paper-setters and restrictions, ensuring nobody could get to know or see the final paper. Moreover, the experts who prepared and moderated the papers worked under ‘lockdown-like’ conditions, with heavy restrictions on gadgets, including mobile phones. The govt also restricted access to Telegram app until June 22 over concerns it may be used for cheating. Biology was described as easy-to-moderate, while several found physics calculation-heavy, and chemistry lengthy and difficult. Students from several exam centres reported that NEET centres were better prepared for the re-exam. However, some candidates complained about power outages, and disturbances during the exam despite NTA’s directions to minimise interruptions once the test began.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorManash Pratim GohainManash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India, where he has built a rich body of work spanning education policy, politics, and governance. Renowned for his incisive coverage of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accreditation reforms, and skilling initiatives, he has also reported on student politics, urban policy, and social movements. His political reportage—both reflective and news-driven—adds depth to his writing, bridging policy with public impact. Through his 2,500 articles and related outlets, he has emerged as a trusted voice in national discourse, particularly in linking education reform to broader societal change.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecture123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ box office collections day 3: Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer nears Rs 42 Cr worldwide; Registers 32% growth Sagittarius Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: This is an encouraging day for career matters Capricorn Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: Health stays normal overall, but the mind is restless ‘I am done with it’: Virat Kohli gives blunt verdict on Test comeback Weekly Horoscope, June 22 to June 27, 2026: Read weekly astrological predictions David Beckham and Victoria Beckham INCLUDE estranged son Brooklyn in Father’s Day post amid ongoing family rift Libra Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026:Students should avoid comparing themselves with others today Goods exports up 15% in 2-and-half months of 2026-27 ‘Closed’ expressway, birthday bash, body parts scattered: How a high-speed BMW ride turned fatal for 2 youths Updated: Jun 22, 2026, 04:19 IST After initial rush, semaglutide therapy market saddled with 100cr excess stock ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3: Premiere date, episode schedule and streaming details revealed Scorpio Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: Routine spending is fine, big emotional purchases are not Govt starts work on steps to increase domestic resilience Why IT firms are moving beyond token maxxing Nishant tipped for bigger JD(U) role as Nitish gets fifth stint as party chief NEW DELHI: As Congress rethinks its organisational leadership in poll-bound Punjab, Rahul Gandhi Sunday met five key state functionaries ahead of a decision on a reshuffle.Leader of the opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, state chief Amarinder Raja Warring, ex-CM Charanjit Singh Channi, Sukhjinder Randhawa and Vijay Inder Singla met Rahul at 10, Janpath. Sources said Rahul asked them to fight the polls collectively, a day after the party brass discussed a report of the Ajay Maken panel set up to look into the Punjab unit. Meenakshi Natarajan and Bhajan Lal Jatav were other members of the panel.The five state functionaries are said to have given their views on the nature of the team with which Congress should go to the polls. Rahul called the leaders individually and sought their opinions.Bajwa told reporters, “I put forward my viewpoint on what is best for the party, and I said whatever decision you (Rahul) take, we’ll stand by it. We’re committed soldiers of Congress.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecture123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest Updated: Jun 22, 2026, 03:38 IST Leo Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: If you feel provoked, step away before answering Grid bottlenecks hamper green energy expansion ‘Toy Story 5’ rakes in USD 312 million at global box office; records biggest debut of 2026 Right way to do it: PM Modi steps off yoga dais to guide participants Virgo Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: The day favours gains and even calculated speculation At least two die and 62 fall ill after ammonia leak at seafood export firm in Tamil Nadu Cancer Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: If your partner seems practical rather than emotional, don’t read that as distance ‘Functional urban settlements’: Govt may create new category Representative image NEW DELHI: Can food and beverage companies claim that their products are “100%” natural? Can they advertise products as “100% Juice”, “Natural Tender Coconut Water”, “100% atta or Whole Wheat Bread” when products contain water, fruit concentrates, preservatives, or only 87% whole wheat flour?Taking note that such claims often mislead buyers, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), in a recent case, held Storia Foods and Beverages and Bectors Food Specialities (English Oven) liable for such misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, and imposed a penalty of Rs 1 lakh on each of these companies. They have been directed to discontinue their misleading claims immediately across packaging, websites and digital platforms.”100%” is a precise and absolute numerical expression and cannot be used loosely or as a marketing tag, chief commissioner Nidhi Khare and commissioner Anupam Mishra have said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecture123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest CBSE starts releasing re-evaluation results Ilhan Omar under fire as husband’s income drops from millions to $200 in new disclosure: Report Gemini Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: This is a useful day for savings ‘India won’t be mere buyer’: PM Modi commissions 3 frontline ships NEW DELHI: India will host the 11th Brics energy ministers’ meeting in Gurugram on June 25-26 under its Brics Chairship, bringing together ministers and officials from member nations to strengthen cooperation on energy security, sustainability, technology and innovation.The meeting comes at a time when the world is grappling with the challenge of meeting rising energy demand while ensuring affordability, supply security and climate commitments. Power ministry officials said India will use the platform to showcase its energy transition, including rapid growth in solar capacity, deployment of smart meters, expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, advances in energy storage and progress on biofuels, including achieving 20% ethanol blending.The discussions are expected to culminate in greater collaboration among Brics nations, which collectively account for nearly half of the world’s population and around 40% of the global GDP.As the world’s third-largest producer and consumer of electricity, and one of the fastest-growing major economies, India sees secure, affordable and sustainable energy as a cornerstone of its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, officials said. The meeting will provide India an opportunity to showcase its progress in building a sustainable energy system, they said. tnnGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesFrom Samatha Ruth Prabhu to Shikhar Dhawan: 10 Indian celebrities who found love again and got married after divorceBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecture123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest Anshula Kapoor and Rohan Thakkar’s pre-wedding festivities: Shanaya, Arjun, Janhvi and Khushi join family celebrations Quote of the day by American psychologist Stanley Milgram: “There is a propensity for people to accept definitions of action provided by legitimate authority.” Taurus Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: If you’re committed, your partner may appreciate your confidence and calm ‘Anti-Hindu bigotry’: Tulsi Gabbard linked to ‘cult’ allegations in bombshell report as she exits DNI role Aries Horoscope Today, June 22, 2026: Employees will perform confidently, just like the promises made by the sky “This was her worst nightmare”: Taylor Swift’s bond with Blake Lively reportedly took a turn ahead of her wedding to Travis Kelce | NFL News Worked in two restaurants for ‘no experience’: University graduate says she can’t land a minimum-wage job in online rant Seema Kapoor recalls Om Puri’s affair during her pregnancy, losing her baby after their split: ‘Annu bhai wanted to fight, but I didn’t’ ‘Have made great progress’: US VP JD Vance holds talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland to get negotiations back on track Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: “Shaming women for their sexuality is a standard tactic for…” | World News Daily Career Horoscope, June 22, 2026: Success, challenges, and breakthroughs; Know about your career Brazil fan declares war on Lionel Messi’s World Cup dream with bizarre Rocky Balboa stunt Shashi Tharoor criticised by Congress leader for Kashmir ‘progress’ remarks NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor once again faced criticism from his own party members as he made remarks about Kashmir and “encouraging progress towards normalcy.””In Srinagar! Had the honour of an excellent meeting with Lieutenant-Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan today. We discussed the situation in the state and the encouraging progress towards normalcy. When I arrived he was chatting to the President of the Kashmiri Writers’ Association and the Women’s Organisation — a positive outreach that I welcomed,” he said on X.These remarks received a sharp criticism from the state chief spokesperson who said, “People of Kashmir too were expecting you to meet them to have a better understanding of the ground realities. Atleast could’ve spared sometime to meet own partymen fighting for statehood snatched from us 7 years ago.”This comes a day after Tharoor found himself at the centre of a row within the Congress over his remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of concerns related to attacks on Indian civilian sailors during his interactions with US President Donald Trump.Tharoor had said, “PM Modi made his point clear both in the public and private meetings with the President. It is important to convey the message that in wartime, civilian sailors on commercial ships should not be targets of combat. They are not soldiers, and that is the message PM Modi conveyed.”The remarks drew a sharp response from Congress leader Pawan Khera, who questioned whether PM Modi had made any such intervention, pointing out that neither the official India-US joint statement nor the Ministry of External Affairs’ readout of the Modi-Trump meeting mentioned the issue. Taking a swipe at his party colleague, Khera said, “My senior colleague Dr Shashi Tharoor’s admiration for PM Modi appears to have transcended the limitations of the physical world. He now seems capable of hearing what Modi doesn’t even say.”Responding on Saturday, Tharoor defended his comments “For those who believe I ‘heard’ words that @narendramodi never said at the G7, I was merely alluding to widely published reports about his remarks. I read widely and retain what I read.” He added, “I have never in my life been accused of misrepresenting or distorting any facts or statements and I stand by my summary of what I read in the print media.”Tharoor also expressed surprise at the controversy, saying, “Frankly, I find it extraordinary that a statement about protecting Indian civilian sailors is being twisted into a partisan political controversy. Three Indians lost their lives. My remarks were about the safety of our citizens and the principle that civilian seafarers should never be targets of military action.” He added that “concern for Indian lives should unite us, not divide us.”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 MediaVideosNihangs Storm Rudraprayag Gurdwara, Hold Manager Hostage on Roof Over Karnaprayag ArrestsKarnataka Cross-Voting Row: BJP MLAs to Take Oath Before Lord Manjunatha in Dharmasthala‘Useless Fellows’: Kharge Loses Cool After Congress Workers Raise ‘DK-DK’ SlogansNEET UG Re-Exam Ends for 22 Lakh Candidates, Students Say Paper Was Tougher Than May 3 TestTMC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Close Aide, Sumit Roy, Booked in Fraud and Forgery CaseRebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar Joins Shinde Sena, Cites Hurt Over Party Remarks7 Workers Die, Over 40 Hospitalised After Ammonia Gas Leak At Seafood Processing Unit In Tamil NaduAjmer NEET Re-Exam: Muslim Student Wearing Hijab Alleges She Was Denied Entry At Exam Centre’Samajwadi Party, Congress Using Ram for 2027 UP Elections’: VHP Chief on Ram Mandir Donation RowConstruction Begins on ₹2,935 Crore Indore-Ujjain Greenfield Corridor After Farmer Protests123PhotostoriesBigg Boss Malayalam 8 Agnipariksha: 5 Ex-contestants who would be the best picks as judges10 countries where travel insurance is mandatory for tourists5 road trips in India that are not meant for first-time drivers – what travellers need to knowJungkook’s style evolution: From bold eyeliner to the king of quiet luxuryTaking creatine? 5 things you should know first, NYC doctor explainsUttarakhand SOG officer dies after collapsing at gym; Doctor explains why even fit people can suffer sudden medical emergencies10 baby boy names inspired by stars and constellations5 bad hair habits that could be making your hair fall worse5 most extraordinary eco-friendly buildings redefining sustainable architecturePersonality test: The bowl you choose reveals if you’re strategic, practical or intuitive123Hot PicksPetrol, diesel rateMilk price hikeIndia-US trade dealJIO IPODelih weatherGwalior-Prayagraj ExpressWeather forecast tomorrowIndane gas KYCKeir Starmer resignationTop TrendingNEET re examUS-Iran WarYoga Day 2026FIFA World Cup 2026Abhijeet DipkeTamil Nadu Ammonia Gas LeakNEET UG ExamUP Police Constable answer keyBengaluru blue line metroCJP protest Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for June 22, 2026 Two of UK’s biggest telecom companies roll out ‘kill switch’ to block stolen phones from working: How it works ‘Cocktail 2’ box office collection Day 3: Shahid Kapoor starrer ends opening weekend on a strong note; crosses Rs 76 crore worldwide