VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Aquarius Horoscope Today, August 8, 2026: This is a good time to increase savings WhatsApp clue, Mygate trail help CBI crack NEET paper leak Justice RS Sodhi of Delhi high court had quashed all charges against the Hinduja brothers and AB Bofors, holding that the prosecution failed to provide admissible, reliable evidence NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal challenging a 2005 Delhi HC judgement that had quashed criminal proceedings in the Bofors pay-off case, bringing to an end a four-decade-old politically sensitive case.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran rejected the appeal filed by advocate Ajay K Agrawal, who pleaded for adjournment of the hearing.During the brief hearing, Agrawal requested four weeks to delete the names of parties who have died during the pendency of the case – Srichand P Hinduja and Gopichand P Hinduja. Prakash P Hinduja, who is the Europe chairman of the Hinduja Group, remains a respondent in the case. SC, however, refused to grant any further time to prolong the 2018 matter. “No question of adjournment. It is a 2018 matter,” the bench said, before dismissing the appeal.Agrawal, who contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Rae Bareli against the then Congress president Sonia Gandhi, filed the appeal after CBI did not challenge the high court order due to the denial of permission by the then UPA govt to file an appeal before the Supreme Court.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesJustice RS Sodhi of Delhi high court had quashed all charges against the Hinduja brothers and AB Bofors, holding that the prosecution failed to provide admissible, reliable evidence linking the accused to the alleged kickbacks. As the CBI did not file a timely appeal against the high court order, Agrawal filed a third-party petition before the top court challenging the quashing of charges.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case ‘GDN’ box office collections day 1: R. Madhavan film earns Rs 59 lakh gross; Tamil version dominates opening day Daily Nadi Horoscope for Capricorn (8th August 2026): Don’t Let a Friendly Agreement Blur Creative Ownership ‘Paper agreement will not bring security’: Iranian lawmaker attacks Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan pact Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund is being implemented through a robust institutional framework with “stringent conflict-of-interest safeguards” in place, highlighting that it is designed “not to exclude domain expertise but to regulate it through clearly defined conflict-of-interest provisions”.Rebutting a media report that 15 of the 22 entities that got public funds to boost India’s deep-tech ambitions have investment links to seven members of the selection committee, raising questions of conflict of interest and propriety, Technology Development Board (TDB) secretary Rajesh Kumar Pathak said the mere existence of a professional or investment association with an innovation ecosystem entity does not constitute a violation of conflict-of-interest norms.”What the framework requires is full disclosure of such interests and complete recusal from the evaluation and decision-making process relating to the proposal concerned… All members had, accordingly, recused themselves, and each decision was taken not by simple majority but by super-majority (two-thirds) of eligible members,” said Pathak.”Members who declare a conflict of interest neither participate in discussions nor vote on the concerned proposal.” Pathak also underlined that TDB has “consistently followed similar conflict-of-interest safeguards for nearly three decades” while supporting indigenous technology development.Since its establishment under an Act of Parliament in 1996, TDB has relied upon independent expert committees rather than individual officials for evaluating technology proposals.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe same institutional principles continue to govern project selection under the RDI Fund, reinforcing continuity, credibility and public confidence in the decision-making process, he added.Prof Umesh V Waghmare, secretary in the department of science and technology and TDB chairperson, said the government has followed the conflict-of-interest guidelines and framework diligently and strongly believes that there have been no violations. TDB is one of the agencies selected to grant money under the Centre’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund. It has, so far, approved assistance for 22 projects involving Rs 2,192 crore of financing.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Daily Nadi Horoscope for Sagittarius (8th August 2026): Don’t Ignore a Small Health Sign While Solving Everyone Else’s Problems Government in Supreme Court: Audio clips linking Biren to Manipur unrest doctored The panel, it said, shall devise suitable norms and guidelines ‘keeping in view the cultural ethos and sensitivity of the country’ NEW DELHI: The information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry has told a parliamentary committee that it is mulling a comprehensive statutory framework to regulate the airing of programmes on OTT platforms, “which are offensive to moral standards of society”, without infringing upon the rights and freedom of individuals.The department-related standing committee on the ministry of home affairs, in its recommendations in the 259th report tabled in Parliament on Friday, said the proposed comprehensive statutory framework for regulating OTT content must incorporate robust technology-enabled age verification mechanisms, effective parental controls and suitable penalties for non-compliance.While observing that the existing framework continued to rely largely on self-regulation by OTT platforms, the committee – in its recommendations on the action taken on its 254th report – reiterated that the government examine the feasibility of establishing an independent post-release review panel – comprising experts from fields like child development, education, law, social sciences and civil society – to review flagged OTT content and lay down appropriate corrective measures.The panel had, in its 254th report, said, “OTT platforms have emerged as a primary source of entertainment in India, with a reach that surpasses traditional cinema, including a substantial audience of minors.” The committee pointed out that unlike films, which require mandatory pre-certification under the Cinematograph Act, OTT content operates under a self-classification system with post-release grievance redressal as per the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.The panel said that although the aforesaid rules require age ratings, parental controls and a grievance mechanism, the lack of pre-release checks and weak age verification still leaves minors exposed to harmful content. Accordingly, it recommended that the government consider establishing a recognised panel of experts who will monitor new OTT releases.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesIt suggested that the post-release review panel watch the flagged or trending content based on user complaints submitted through a standardised grievance mechanism.The panel, it said, shall devise suitable norms and guidelines “keeping in view the cultural ethos and sensitivity of the country”. It recommended that the panel also work out suitable penalties for infringement of these norms/guidelines.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Cop deployed outside Salman Khan’s house collapses; dies of a heart attack: Reports Sagittarius Horoscope Today, August 8, 2026: Money looks steady, shaped by effort rather than surprise ‘I got angry’: Ashwin reveals why he stopped talking to Sanjay Manjrekar The HC issued a notice to FSSAI on the company’s petition challenging the prohibition NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Friday stayed an FSSAI directive prohibiting Dabur India from selling food products such as honey, cow ghee and edible oils with “100%” claims.Justice Amit Mahajan noted that Dabur was selling the products for decades and had shown a prima facie case for relief at this stage, as the FSSAI issued the order without granting a hearing to the company.The HC issued notice to FSSAI on Dabur’s petition challenging the prohibition and asked it to file its reply before the next date, while listing the matter for hearing on Aug 24.Dabur argued that the FSSAI order was in violation of principles of natural justice. It also submitted that the expression “100%” is used by many players.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ box office collection Day 9: Tom Holland starrer hits Rs 417 crore on second Friday; set to surpass ‘Avengers: Endgame’ record in India Daily Nadi Horoscope for Scorpio (8th August 2026): Don’t Let a Partner Decide Your Future Path Alone Share data on river waters, India tells China Solicitor general (SG) Tushar Mehta told the bench that despite intense search and rescue operations, the missing Indian seafarers — Deepak Kumar Gupta and Ram Chandra Dubey — could not be located NEW DELHI: The government informed the Supreme Court on Friday that there is very little hope of locating two Indian seafarers who are missing since the drone attack on Palau-flagged merchant ship M V AGN Ragnar on July 25 while it was departing Ukrainian waters.Filing a combined action-taken report by MEA and the Directorate General of Maritime Administration, solicitor general (SG) Tushar Mehta told the bench that despite intense search and rescue operations, the missing Indian seafarers — Deepak Kumar Gupta and Ram Chandra Dubey — could not be located.The Supreme Court told Mehta to facilitate the families’ availing maritime insurance payments.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Daily Nadi Horoscopefor Libra (8th August 2026): Don’t Accept Responsibility Without WrittenAuthority NCAER: Bihar booze ban hasn’t worked; lift it, fund development work Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month NEW DELHI: Air India on Friday hiked pilot salaries by 8% to 15%, with commanders getting the biggest hikes and increases tapering by rank. Going ahead, first officers or co-pilots will get command upgrades in AI Express, which has single-aisle aircraft, then move to AI, which has wide-body aircraft with higher pay, to build progression within the group. Air India has tried to make Air India Express more attractive through better pay and to address shortages on the B737 fleet.Air India pilots have for years been facing a 40-hour guaranteed pay — meaning they get minimum pay for these hours irrespective of actual flying, while flying more means more pay — while IndiGo has fixed pay for 70 hours. Under the revised framework, Air India will continue to provide guaranteed pay for 40 flying hours but has enhanced flying allowance rates. Rates beyond 40 hours have been increased, aligning compensation with industry benchmarks while rewarding productivity.Air India is restoring international flights that were slashed post the West Asia crisis and will return to Jan-Feb levels next month. Pakistan airspace closure means longer routes, higher flying time and greater pilot requirements.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesA senior commander flying 55 hours a month will get Rs 8.3 lakh, up from Rs 7.5 lakh, while a first officer will get Rs 3.3 lakh, up from just over Rs 3 lakh. Privilege leave has been reduced from 30 to 24 days, though weekly offs will not be counted as leave.Since Tata Group took over Air India and Air India Express in Jan 2022, it has grown from around 100 to 300 aircraft. Under the new framework, Air India Express will serve as the “primary pathway” for command upgrades. They can then progress to Air India for wide-body flying. A fleet allowance is being offered to pilots supporting the B737 fleet in Air India Express.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Libra Horoscope Today, August 8, 2026: This is not a good day for investment India’s crude import bill up 26% in ’26-27 Q1 despite 18% volume fall On Friday, Delhi HC issued the consequential transfer and posting orders for judges Sunena Sharma and Dheeraj Mor NEW DELHI: Barely six months after appointing a sessions judge to exclusively hear coal scam cases in Delhi, Supreme Court has replaced her, acting on an unusual request from the Delhi high court, which said she and another special CBI judge were “better suited for certain other responsibilities”.A bench of Chief Justice Suryakant and Justices Joymala Bagchi and V Mohana, in an order, recorded that Delhi high court had sought the transfer of special judges Sunena Sharma and Dheeraj Mor so they could be assigned other responsibilities.Sharma had assumed charge in January after SC approved Delhi HC’s request to relieve then incumbent Sanjay Bansal, who had presided over the special coal scam court for nearly four-and-a-half years. Mor was appointed special judge in April 2025. The latest request came with Sharma barely six months into her tenure and Mor having completed just over a year in the post.SC noted that it had received a letter from the registrar general of Delhi HC stating that Sharma and Mor were “better suited for certain other responsibilities”. The HC also described both judicial officers as “of outstanding merit” and said it wished to utilise their services elsewhere.Accepting the request, the top court permitted Delhi high court to transfer Sharma and Mor from the posts of special judges hearing CBI coal scam cases. It also approved the appointment of Virender Kumar Kharta, earlier special judge of the NDPS court at Saket, and Ajay Garg, previously an additional sessions judge at a fast-track court in Tis Hazari, as their replacements. Kharta will succeed Sharma, while Garg will take over from Mor.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOn Friday, Delhi HC issued the consequential transfer and posting orders. Interestingly, neither Sharma nor Mor has been assigned a fresh judicial posting. According to the notification, both have been attached to the office of the principal district and sessions judge (CBI).The high court directed both officers to notify all matters in which judgments or orders had been reserved before relinquishing charge and pronounce them on the scheduled date or, at the latest, within two to three weeks despite the transfer. The dates fixed for pronouncement must also be reflected in the cause lists of both the previous and new courts, as well as on the court’s website.Last year, 29 CBI corruption cases were pending before two special coal scam courts, while more than 27 had already been disposed of.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhinav GargAs legal editor for Delhi, Abhinav Garg handles coverage of courts and connected legal challenges shaping the capital. From breaking down complex law related jargon to simplifying how a particular verdict or development in courts may impact the readers, Abhinav brings with him over two decades of experience in the field.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case ‘Ramayana’ to release in India 2 DAYS LATE; Namit Malhotra reveals film debuts internationally on November 6 and in India on November 8 Daily Nadi Horoscope for Virgo (8thAugust 2026): Don’t Follow a Mentor’s Plan Without Testing It Yourself Government maps 27 Arunachal border locations with standard names The report also suggested prescribing clear inter-agency SOPs ahead of the peak tourist season to ensure a coordinated and timely response to any security-related incident NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has recommended an integrated security and surveillance framework for all major tourist destinations in Jammu & Kashmir, incorporating comprehensive CCTV coverage, centralised monitoring facilities, regular vulnerability assessments and periodic security audits.In its 260th report tabled in Parliament on Friday, the department-related standing committee on home affairs also suggested clear inter-agency SOPs be prescribed and reviewed ahead of the peak tourist season to ensure a coordinated and timely response to any security-related incident.The recommendations, which followed the panel’s visit to J&K in May 2026 to assess the security arrangements at tourist destinations, come in the wake of last year’s Pahalgam terror attack in which 25 tourists were gunned down.The committee noted that sustained growth in tourist arrivals has been facilitated by improved connectivity, stronger security arrangements, better tourist infrastructure and a renewed sense of confidence among visitors.”In this context, security management at tourist destinations assumes special importance, as it directly affects the perception of safety, the quality of visitor experience and the continued growth of the tourism sector,” it said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAppreciating security arrangements at Gulmarg and other major tourist and religious destinations, the committee noted the deployment of security personnel, surveillance mechanisms, crowd-management measures and coordination among police, tourism department, district administration, development authorities and other agencies.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and moreNational Handloom Day: 5 Indian handlooms that carry the legacy of the cities they were born in123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case Virgo Horoscope Today, August 8, 2026: If your partner wants attention, give it without acting burdened Home minister Amit Shah has held meetings with representatives of church bodies to allay their concerns about the provisions of the bill NEW DELHI: Amid indications it may seek the passage of the Foreign Contributions Regulation (Amendment) Act, the government on Friday rejected criticism of the legislation by foreigners, including a US Congressman.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said several countries, including the US, regulate foreign funds and foreign financing. “As far as legislative matters are concerned, and particularly matters relating to India’s own legislation, this is an internal matter for us, on which our Parliament takes the decision,” Jaiswal said.Government may push for FCRA Bill’s passage before FridayThe remarks came days after US Congressman Riley Moore criticised the move to tighten the FCRA law meant to regulate foreign contributions.According to reports, the Republican representative from West Virginia said the proposed amendments in the law would result in the takeover of churches and religious charities, and warned that the Bill’s passage would hurt the US’ ties with India. There are indications that the government may try to get the Bill passed next week despite the opposition’s decision to oppose it.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesOver the past couple of days, home minister Amit Shah has held meetings with representatives of church bodies to allay their concerns about the provisions of the Bill.Mizoram chief minister Lalduhoma, who met Shah with representatives of church bodies, had said the Bill may be put up for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.Although the government is tightlipped about its plans, sources say there was a strong possibility of it pushing the contentious legislation before Friday when the monsoon Session is scheduled to conclude.Congress is said to have told the allies that the BJP may try to surprise the opposition by bringing the FCRA Bill on Monday, which is to be piloted by Shah, and all the parties should ensure attendance of their MPs. The allies may also issue a whip for the last week of the monsoon session.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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