VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Joint R&D, military engagement & Indo-Pacific security: India, UK deepen defence partnership Who was Sowcar Janaki? The legendary actress who spanned generations Why making people feel seen and heard matters more than confidence ‘Further action will depend on evidence’: Police defend no-arrest call; Rs 6 crore Aston Martin seized Alia Bhatt spotted on ‘Tumbbad 2’ sets; joins Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in sequel of horror universe Shilpa Shetty turns heads in a Rs 2.19 lakh fringe skirt set and we can’t stop looking “I had to sit down with a shrink”: Travis Kelce opens up about seeking professional help after his life changed overnight ahead of the new season Jayant Chaudhary and Akhilesh Yadav’s parties are former allies NEW DELHI: Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday hit back at former ally and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav over his “chavanni” remark, warning that “such arrogance only leads to downfall.””You could have taken my name if you wnated to use cheap words in this political battle; it wouldn’t have been an issue. Targeting the Jat community and saying ‘we taught them ABCD’? I’ve seen this arrogance up close, and I believe such behaviour only brings downfall,” he wrote in Hindi on X.Jayant Chaudhary’s post came days after Akhilesh Yadav, without naming anyone, said, “Hum logon ne chavanni ko rupaiya bana diya, phir bhi chhod ke chale gaye (We turned 25 paise into a rupee, and yet they left us).”The remark was widely seen as a reference to Jayant as he had himself used the term “chavanni” in January 2022, ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, when the RLD and SP were allies.”Main koi chavanni hoon jo palat jaunga (I am not as light as a 25-paise coin to flip),” he had said at the time. The remark was made in the context of changing political sides.The RLD joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in March 2024. Jayant Chaudhary later became a Union minister after the NDA secured a third consecutive term at the Centre in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.The Jat community is a politically influential group in western Uttar Pradesh. The state is scheduled to hold assembly elections early next year.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMeanwhile, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati also waded into the controversy, demanding that Akhilesh Yadav apologise to the Jat community for “insulting” former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh, Jayant Chaudhary’s grandfather.”When in an alliance, the SP only knows how to get its work done, and once its work is done, it changes its colour like a chameleon and freely uses abusive language against the other party—this is the SP’s old behaviour. In such a situation, people from all sections of society should certainly remain cautious of the SP’s narrow-minded and casteist politics,” the former chief minister posted on X.”People from all sections of society should ensure in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections that this party (SP) does not come to power at all, which would be in their interest,” Mayawati added.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. 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Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation‘Proportionate Response’: MEA Explains Bulldozer Action Outside Pakistan High Commission In Delhi4-Year-Old Viral Sensation Karga Tinkle EXCLUSIVE | “Don’t Call Me Chinese, I Am Indian”‘Making Provocative Remarks Against India For Years’: MEA Slams US Body Over RSS Sanctions CallRevanth Reddy’s US Trip Cancelled After MEA Denies Clearance, Telangana Delegation Goes AheadPellet-gun Row: Rahul Gandhi At Parliament Street Police Station To Lodge Complaint With DCP‘Don’t Politicise Our School’: Villagers Block CJP Visit As Party Alleges BJP Attack In RajasthanModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu Meeting123PhotostoriesTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi, Amit Bhatt to Munmun Dutta, here’s how much popular actors earn per episode10 baby boy names inspired by wisdom, knowledge and intelligenceOptical Illusion personality test: What you spot first reveals your secret dominant traitH1N1 is rising again: Doctors explain why swine flu cases are increasing and how to stay protectedWorking out in extreme heat? 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Efforts will now be made to get him arrested and extradited from whichever country he is in, ensuring that he faces legal action for the 2024 incident as well as for the 55 to 60 other criminal cases previously registered against him,” then-Sambhal SP KK Bishnoi, now in charge of Bijnor, told reporters on Friday.”Following the completion of the necessary formalities, the Uttar Pradesh Police had requested the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to get Interpol to issue a Red Corner Notice against him. A lookout circular was already issued against him,” Bishnoi added.Satha had fled to Dubai using a forged passport, while members of his family have frequently travelled there. Police kept him under close surveillance and submitted a detailed dossier to the CBI, subsequently coordinating with Interpol for the issuance of the Red Corner Notice.According to police, Satha was involved in several organised criminal activities, including vehicle thefts, across the National Capital Region (NCR) and Uttar Pradesh while operating from abroad.Tension erupted in Sambhal on November 24, 2024, when local protesters clashed with security forces during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. The survey followed claims that a Harihar temple had previously stood at the site. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesFour people were killed and dozens injured in the violence.During the investigation, Satha emerged as the alleged prime conspirator in the case. Despite multiple police raids, he could not be traced, following which a notice under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was pasted at his residence.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 MediaVideosH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation‘Proportionate Response’: MEA Explains Bulldozer Action Outside Pakistan High Commission In Delhi4-Year-Old Viral Sensation Karga Tinkle EXCLUSIVE | “Don’t Call Me Chinese, I Am Indian”‘Making Provocative Remarks Against India For Years’: MEA Slams US Body Over RSS Sanctions CallRevanth Reddy’s US Trip Cancelled After MEA Denies Clearance, Telangana Delegation Goes AheadPellet-gun Row: Rahul Gandhi At Parliament Street Police Station To Lodge Complaint With DCP‘Don’t Politicise Our School’: Villagers Block CJP Visit As Party Alleges BJP Attack In RajasthanModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu Meeting123PhotostoriesTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi, Amit Bhatt to Munmun Dutta, here’s how much popular actors earn per episode10 baby boy names inspired by wisdom, knowledge and intelligenceOptical Illusion personality test: What you spot first reveals your secret dominant traitH1N1 is rising again: Doctors explain why swine flu cases are increasing and how to stay protectedWorking out in extreme heat? 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Burman’s comeback with ‘1942: A Love Story’ How To Store Mint Leaves: How to store mint leaves and keep them fresh for longer Hockey World Cup: Netherlands wear blue on blue turf, India play in saffron after ‘visibility’ claim Reactor blast at Telangana pharma unit Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical unit in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district late Friday night, police said.The incident took place at a pharma company in Pochampally mandal while workers were changing shifts, according to police.”Two persons died. Nine people were injured, including two who suffered more than 50 per cent burns while seven sustained minor injuries”, a police official told PTI.The injured workers were admitted to different hospitals for treatment, the official said.The blast triggered a fire at the unit, which was later brought under control by the Fire Department.Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAyush PandeyAyush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosH1N1 Cases Rise In Delhi: Health Minister Nadda Holds Meet, Reviews Swine Flu Situation‘Proportionate Response’: MEA Explains Bulldozer Action Outside Pakistan High Commission In Delhi4-Year-Old Viral Sensation Karga Tinkle EXCLUSIVE | “Don’t Call Me Chinese, I Am Indian”‘Making Provocative Remarks Against India For Years’: MEA Slams US Body Over RSS Sanctions CallRevanth Reddy’s US Trip Cancelled After MEA Denies Clearance, Telangana Delegation Goes AheadPellet-gun Row: Rahul Gandhi At Parliament Street Police Station To Lodge Complaint With DCP‘Don’t Politicise Our School’: Villagers Block CJP Visit As Party Alleges BJP Attack In RajasthanModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu Meeting123PhotostoriesTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi, Amit Bhatt to Munmun Dutta, here’s how much popular actors earn per episode10 baby boy names inspired by wisdom, knowledge and intelligenceOptical Illusion personality test: What you spot first reveals your secret dominant traitH1N1 is rising again: Doctors explain why swine flu cases are increasing and how to stay protectedWorking out in extreme heat? 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