VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Sukhbir Badal speaking to media after discharge from hospital NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was discharged from hospital on Friday, a day after he was attacked by an assailant armed with a “kirpan” at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra.The former Punjab deputy chief minister emerged from the hospital with his arm in a sling, flanked by supporters. Speaking to the media, he said he was “not afraid” in his first reaction to the attack. Watch Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | Watch(Developing story)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 MediaVideos‘RSS Vs Congress Govt’: Karnataka Cabinet Clears Bill To Curb Events At Public Spaces‘Peaceful Revolution’ Needed: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks New Leaders To Transform India Before 2047Air India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana TestJPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | WatchPrajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Had 90 Porn Videos, Senior Prison Official Suspended After Search’Is This The Way In Democracy?’Kharge Fumes, Raises Haldwani ‘Purification’ Row, Nadda Assures ProbeRed Fort Blast: UN Security Council Body Links Deadly Attack To AQIS; Reveals Grisly DetailsPit Bull Attack in Patiala Couple Suffers Multiple Injuries- Wife Undergoes SurgeryThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security Fear123Photostories5 yellow vegetables that may support eye health, immunity and healthy ageing10 foods that were once considered disgusting but became delicaciesIndependence Day: 10 rare photos that bring India’s freedom struggle to lifeLove dal, roti and dairy? 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In such view of the matter, the complaint and orders passed by magistrate stands quashed,” the bench said.The defamation case stems from Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about Savarkar during a rally in Maharashtra’s Akola district on November 17, 2022, held as part of his Bharat Jodo Yatra.On April 4, 2025, the Lucknow bench of the high court said Rahul Gandhi could file a revision petition before the sessions court, holding that its intervention was not required at that stage.The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha had challenged the subordinate court’s order summoning him while contesting the ongoing proceedings in the case.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesSatyaki Savarkar, VD Savarkar’s grandnephew, had filed a complaint against Rahul, alleging that during a speech in London in March 2023, the Congress leader claimed that V D Savarkar had written in a book about an incident in which he and five to six friends beat up a Muslim man and that he felt happy about it.Satyaki Savarkar claimed that no such incident took place and that VD Savarkar had never written about any such episode. He sought Rahul Gandhi’s conviction under Section 500 of the IPC and compensation under Section 357 of the CrPC.The court had already granted bail to Rahul Gandhi in the 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. 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 MediaVideos‘RSS Vs Congress Govt’: Karnataka Cabinet Clears Bill To Curb Events At Public Spaces‘Peaceful Revolution’ Needed: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks New Leaders To Transform India Before 2047Air India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana TestJPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | WatchPrajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Had 90 Porn Videos, Senior Prison Official Suspended After Search’Is This The Way In Democracy?’Kharge Fumes, Raises Haldwani ‘Purification’ Row, Nadda Assures ProbeRed Fort Blast: UN Security Council Body Links Deadly Attack To AQIS; Reveals Grisly DetailsPit Bull Attack in Patiala Couple Suffers Multiple Injuries- Wife Undergoes SurgeryThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security Fear123Photostories7 Indian foods that became symbols of resistance during the freedom struggle2 Indian dishes among ‘Top 100 Seafood Dishes in the World’, detailed recipes inside10 foods in your kitchen that are most likely to be adulterated and how to check their purityFrom Smoothies to Toast: 10 nutritious ways to eat banana for breakfastExclusive – From struggling with the painful tear gas stunt due to asthma to life as an expat in Thailand; Avika Gor on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, stunts and moreA high-value woman doesn’t chase validation: 5 Signs of a woman who knows her worth, sets boundaries and walks away when neededOprah Winfrey talks sleep with Dr John La Puma: Why your nighttime routine may be affecting your heart, hormones and body clock’Vishwanath And Sons’: Five reasons to watch Suriya and Mamitha Baiju starrer helmed by Venky Atluri on big screens10 baby names inspired by the “first light of dawn”Why defrosting your fridge is important and 3 smart ways to do it123Hot PicksDelhi MetroRajasthan UCCDelhi trafficJharkhand protestEast Coast Railway GDCE recruitmentMP Class 10, 12 timetableIran warKarnataka bandhUP NEET UG counsellingTop TrendingOil Prices TodaySonam WangchukMayapur LandslideAmbala Sikh Community ProtestVirender Singh BasoyaGujarat SuicideJP NaddaAbhijeet DipkeWeather TomorrowShakeel Noorani IND vs SL Test series: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka live Your humble dhaniya is no longer free! 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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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Instead of stopping China, the Modi government is putting pressure on the media to suppress this news,” he added.Rahul referred to the Prime Minister’s statement following the Galwan clash that China had not taken any Indian territory, alleging that the government continues to protect the PM’s image instead of addressing the issue of national security.”The country still remembers that statement by the Prime Minister after Galwan, in which he caused immense damage to India by saying that China has not taken even an inch of our land. Even today, the same operation to save his image continues – and a Prime Minister who prioritizes his fake image over the country’s security is extremely dangerous for the nation,” he added.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also questioned the Centre over reports of China expanding its presence in areas of Arunachal Pradesh and sought answers on Indian access to patrolling points and traditional grazing and hunting grounds.”After Galwan, now Arunachal Pradesh? Disturbing reports suggest that China is attempting to push further into areas in Arunachal Pradesh, an inalienable part of our nation. This demands immediate answers from the Modi Govt,” Kharge said in a post on X. This comes after the ministry of external affairs (MEA) reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an “inalienable and integral part of India” in response to China’s recent “objection” to the renaming of places in the state.”Let me reiterate this once again that Arunachal Pradesh is an inalienable and integral part of India and this is a fact that is self-evident. At the same time, let me also underline that nothing can change this indisputable reality,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.India officially identified 27 locations in Arunachal by their standard names on the survey of India map, countering China’s repeated attempts to assign Chinese names to places in the state.Earlier, it was reported that there was no “slow encroachment” by China into Arunachal Pradesh.”There is no slow encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh by China as alleged,” a source was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.”Due to undemarcated border at times the patrols face off each other, this is resolved through existing mechanisms and protocols in vogue. The Army and ITBP are geared up to dominate the border, monitor and check Chinese activities. Sensational claims like this without going into specifics are attention-seeking ploys,” the report said citing sources.They said China has historically laid claim to Arunachal Pradesh, referring to it as “South Tibet”. During the 1960 border talks, Beijing had claimed around 69,000 sq km of territory in the state.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines⁠”China has claims on Arunachal as South Tibet, articulated in 1960 border talks, wherein they claimed approx 69,000 sq km of the state territory. ⁠In 1959 China attacked the Assam Rifles outpost at Longju and captured it. The area has since been in adverse possession and is frequently in news due to infra development done in this area by China,” they said.”During 1962 India-China War, major Chinese operations were launched in Kameng, Subansiri, Siyom, Siang and Lohit valleys. However, after ceasefire the PLA went back North of the LAC. Arunachal Pradesh shares a large border with Tibet along Great Himalayan range. Concerted infra push in recent years has enabled enhanced ptlg and surveillance of the area,” they 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. 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Suppose the sole member died in the tragedy, shouldn’t the government give some employment to son or daughter?” the bench told the petitioner who had filed the public interest litigation, according to PTI.The Supreme Court’s order provides interim relief to the Tamil Nadu government, led by chief minister C Joseph Vijay, which had challenged the High Court’s decision.What did Madras HC say?The Madras high court had on July 27 quashed the government’s orders providing employment to relatives of the Karur stampede victims.The court had held that allowing such appointments could open the door to similar demands from families affected by other tragedies. It also pointed to existing guidelines governing compassionate appointments and the large number of people waiting for government employment.The high court had observed that it was not appropriate to overlook those already waiting for compassionate appointments in government departments.The background case involved the September 27, 2025 stampede in Karur, where 41 people were killed and more than 100 injured during a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) meeting addressed by Vijay.After the incident, the Tamil Nadu government decided to provide government employment to eligible family members of those who died. Vijay handed over appointment orders to 31 family members on July 10, according to the background report.The decision was challenged through public interest petitions before the Madras high court.Why did the high court quash the appointments?The High Court had said public employment could not be treated as a form of largesse by the state and stressed that government jobs must be granted within the framework of constitutional principles.It noted that the Tamil Nadu government already had guidelines governing compassionate appointments, including eligibility requirements and timelines.The court had also expressed concern that granting jobs in this case could lead families affected by other deaths and tragedies to seek similar appointments.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe high court said it had “full sympathy” for families of those who died in the Karur tragedy but distinguished the case from employment granted to families of personnel who die while serving the nation.It also suggested that the government could instead support affected families through skill development, technical training and entrepreneurship programmes, potentially helping family members become self-sufficient.The Supreme Court’s decision to stay that order means the high court’s ruling will not operate for now, while the apex court considers the challenge.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 MediaVideos‘RSS Vs Congress Govt’: Karnataka Cabinet Clears Bill To Curb Events At Public Spaces‘Peaceful Revolution’ Needed: Sonam Wangchuk Seeks New Leaders To Transform India Before 2047Air India Tightens Pilot Safety Checks After AI2379 Altitude Loss And Positive Marijuana TestJPSC-JSSC Stir Enters Day 20: Police Book 600 After Assembly March, Students Refuse To Back DownAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | WatchPrajwal Revanna’s Jail Phone Had 90 Porn Videos, Senior Prison Official Suspended After Search’Is This The Way In Democracy?’Kharge Fumes, Raises Haldwani ‘Purification’ Row, Nadda Assures ProbeRed Fort Blast: UN Security Council Body Links Deadly Attack To AQIS; Reveals Grisly DetailsPit Bull Attack in Patiala Couple Suffers Multiple Injuries- Wife Undergoes SurgeryThreat Letter Targets Kashmiri Pandits In Kashmir, Employees Asked To Stay Alert Amid Security Fear123Photostories2 Indian dishes among ‘Top 100 Seafood Dishes in the World’, detailed recipes inside10 foods in your kitchen that are most likely to be adulterated and how to check their purityFrom Smoothies to Toast: 10 nutritious ways to eat banana for breakfastExclusive – From struggling with the painful tear gas stunt due to asthma to life as an expat in Thailand; Avika Gor on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, stunts and moreA high-value woman doesn’t chase validation: 5 Signs of a woman who knows her worth, sets boundaries and walks away when neededOprah Winfrey talks sleep with Dr John La Puma: Why your nighttime routine may be affecting your heart, hormones and body clock’Vishwanath And Sons’: Five reasons to watch Suriya and Mamitha Baiju starrer helmed by Venky Atluri on big screens10 baby names inspired by the “first light of dawn”Why defrosting your fridge is important and 3 smart ways to do itWhy do train tracks have small stones around them? 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Check August 14, 2026 outlook Before becoming a billionaire investor, Bill Ackman’s journey began with a $14,000 Harvard sales job and a book linked to Warren Buffett BCI chief clarifies ‘no inquiry’ into judicial internships NEW DELHI: Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra on Friday clarified the Council has withdrawn its order concerning judicial internships following an emergency meeting, saying that no inquiry will be initiated.Mishra said the BCI’s primary objective was to ensure that law students face no obstacles or loss of opportunities while seeking internships in the judiciary.”An order was issued yesterday, but the Council’s meeting was held immediately. The Council discussed it and said, ‘No, there is no need for this’. Actually, the intention is that no student should face any loss in getting an internship in the judiciary. Sometimes, we have seen in the past that due to certain reasons, the judiciary posed obstacles for students regarding internships,” he said, as cited by news agency ANI.Mishra added that BCI’s interests are aligned with the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) Abhijeet Dipke and Saurav Das.”The Bar Council of India aims to protect the interests of the youth of India. I want to communicate to Abhijeet Dipke and Das (Sourav Das) that our interests are the same as theirs, to protect the rights of the students,” he said.”There will be no inquiry; there will be no inquiry whatsoever, nothing of the sort will happen. We have wished the students well for their bright futures,” he added.Mishra also reaffirmed the BCI’s commitment to strengthening ties between the legal fraternity, the judiciary and aspiring lawyers, ensuring that students can pursue their training without obstacles or hardship.”My belief is that students should not face any hardship during their internships. I will coordinate from everywhere so that the judiciary remains happy, the students remain happy, and no one suffers any loss. With this objective in mind, the order was completely withdrawn last night following the meeting. There will be no inquiry, and no blow will be dealt to the students’ interests,” he said.The latest order modifies an earlier BCI directive that had raised concerns over an alleged campaign at NALSAR linked to the proposed participation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the university’s convocation.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe BCI had initially sought a factual inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the campaign and the individuals allegedly involved in initiating or organising it. The inquiry was intended to determine whether any individual or group had engaged in conduct warranting further statutory action.The Council has now clarified that the 2026 graduating batch should not be denied entry into the legal profession over allegations concerning the conduct of some individuals.Under the latest decision, NALSAR’s 2026 graduates can proceed with their enrolment before the State Bar Councils of their choice. The factual inquiry into the controversy surrounding the convocation-related campaign, however, will continue.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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