The Times of India

From Congress-governed Kerala, Kartanakta, Himachal Pradesh and Telangana to AAP-governed Punjab, CMs cutting across party lines were present at the meeting where NDA had its strongest ever presence. The participation of Karnatakas new CM D K Shivakumar marked a significant shift in the states approach, ending a boycott by the previous Congress administration.

Speaking at the signing of a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) among the Centre, govt of Assam and govt of Nagaland for oil and mineral exploration along the Assam-Nagaland border, Shah said that in PM Narendra Modis efforts to establish lasting peace and push development in the north-east, a dozen peace pacts had been signed since 2019, with violent incidents down 80% and the total area under AFSPA shrinking by 80%.

According to the model proposed, Kerala and Tamil Nadu will account for 22 of the 59 proposed two-way splits. In cases of three-way splits, the lions share will be in UP (17), followed by Maharashtra (12), Bihar (10), and Bengal (10). As a result, the number of seats in southern states is expected to rise in Telangana from 17 to 26, Andhra from 25 to 38, Karnataka from 28 to 42, TN from 39 to 59, and Kerala from 20 to 30.

The letter, which has been submitted by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar in her capacity as chief whip, has given Bengal assembly Speakers recognition of Ritabrata Banerjee-led TMC rebels, who are also over two-third of the party MLAs, as an example, sources confirmed on a day when the party suffered another setback as its RS member Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from it and the Upper House, making him the third to do so since Monday.

Sources in ED said that this goes against their understanding that when an investigation is under way in a PMLA case, a court cannot quash a related predicate offence till the probe is concluded. They also said that the HC judge has either completely overlooked or not fully addressed EDs crucial contentions despite having kept the judgment reserved for five months. At the stage of determining the merit of the FIR, the court just needed to verify if the allegations made in the complaint, if prima

Sharing this latest modus operandi in a public advisory on Wednesday, Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) said scammers were using facial recordings obtained through deceptive video calls, fake online job interviews or social engineering tactics to generate a realistic digital replica capable of imitating facial movements, expressions, blinking pattern and voice.

A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said it was not making light of the importance of discipline at the workplace, but in the absence of corruption, illegal gratification, moral turpitude, misappropriation of funds, proved losses to employer, public scandal or conduct bringing the organisation to disrepute, an employee could not be visited with the extreme penalty of dismissal.

A Supreme Court bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said women were largely responsible for the preparation of human capital on which the dreams of being the worlds largest economy, among other things, rested. The bench said if the compensation was not paid within three months, the interest rate would increase to 9%, and six months later, it would go up to 12% per annum. It also listed 123 accident compensation claim cases, which were dealt with by a bench led by Justice Karol.

When the ministry was asked to intervene on behalf of patients to allow appeals before NMC, the ministry stated the commission was the apex statutory body constituted under the 2019 Act to regulate medical education and the profession. All matters relating to framing, amendment, and implementation of medical education regulations fall within the domain of NMC, it said.

Earlier this year, as the board rolled out on-screen marking (OSM) system under which examiners grade scanned answer sheets online Adhikary began probing the publicly accessible parts of the set-up. He says he found serious loopholes: a master password sitting in plain sight in the portals code, an OTP check that ran on the users own browser and a flaw that let one user retrieve anothers records.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said two of the three vessels that came under attack were subject to sanctions administered by the US treasury's office of foreign assets control, while the Settebello had been classified as non-compliant. OFAC acts against vessels involved in violating US sanctions on the sale of Iranian and Russian oil.

The Navy responded when the Marshall Islands-flagged MT Olympic Life reported an explosion on its port side aft at 09.45 UTC (3.15pm IST) on May 26 while sailing around 60 nautical miles east of Oman, as per UK Maritime Trade Operations data. It is still not known who fired the missile.

Prime Minister Modi convened with chief ministers from Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir on the sidelines of the Niti Aayog meet. Discussions covered state affairs and development, with leaders extending congratulations on his 12 years in office. Gifts were exchanged, and key state issues were discussed.

Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland, boosting regional development and energy self-reliance.

An African woman died after allegedly jumping from the third floor of a Delhi building during an Anti-Narcotics Squad raid. The operation, linked to a drug case, led to the recovery of MDMA and heroin, and the discovery of a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing facility.

In a pointed critique, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public expressions of gratitude toward US President Donald Trump. Kejriwal argued that India must safeguard its sovereignty and national interests above all else, referencing recent attacks on Indian vessels and the tragic loss of Indian lives.

India is prioritizing quantum technology over AI for its next major tech advancement, with a new Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab established at MNIT Jaipur. The lab will focus on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and post-quantum cryptography, crucial for national security.

Amid escalating tensions within the Trinamool Congress, MP Kirti Azad stepped forward to support Kalyan Banerjee, emphasizing his unwavering loyalty to the party. However, Kalyan has raised the stakes by calling on Mamata Banerjee to make a critical choice between him and her nephew Abhishek.

The Trinamool Congress is contesting the West Bengal Assembly Speaker's appointment of Ritabrata Banerjee as the Leader of the Opposition, citing a breach of the Constitution's foundational tenets. They assert that only their leader, Mamata Banerjee, holds the power to make such nominations.

The Competition Commission of India has cleared twelve Delhi hospitals of overcharging patients. The CCI ruled that regulating healthcare prices is the government's responsibility, not the commission's. This decision comes after a decade-long investigation into allegations of inflated charges for medicines, consumables, and diagnostics. The ruling has sparked debate about consumer protection in India's vast healthcare sector.

Uttar Pradesh is on a transformative journey, demonstrating an unwavering stance against crime that has catalyzed economic prosperity and investor trust, welcoming investments exceeding Rs 34 lakh crore. The state's aggressive initiatives, including Operation Conviction, have slashed major crime rates like robbery and dacoity, which has resulted in over 1.2 lakh successful convictions.

The Supreme Court has recognized homemakers as 'nation builders' and ruled that the loss of their domestic care services should be a separate head of compensation in motor accident claims. The court fixed a notional monthly income of Rs 30,000 for assessing this loss, emphasizing the substantial economic and social value of their contributions to families and society.

Nepal has refuted claims of banning Indian mango imports, emphasizing that trade is ongoing in accordance with current phytosanitary guidelines. Previous reporys regarding restrictions rooted in pesticide issues have been officially clarified as unfounded.

Kerala's health officials are ramping up efforts as a preliminary case of the Nipah virus has emerged in Kozhikode. A businessman is currently on ventilator support, which has triggered heightened surveillance and extensive contact tracing.

Trinamool Congress MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from Rajya Sabha, citing the West Bengal mandate favouring BJP. He stated he would follow CM Suvendu Adhikari's lead, denying BJP pressure. This marks the third TMC MP's exit this week, deepening internal rebellion and raising concerns about the party's stability and parliamentary strength.

A near-miss occurred near Bhubaneswar's Jharpada bridge when two empty train rakes unexpectedly faced each other on the same track. Railway officials confirmed no injuries or service disruptions, attributing the averted accident to timely intervention during a shunting operation. Both trains were empty, and operations on the main line remained unaffected.

India strongly condemned attacks on merchant vessels, urging restraint after Indian lives were lost or went missing in Middle East conflict-linked incidents. New Delhi lodged a protest with the US over an attack on the tanker Settebello, which had 24 Indian crew members. Their safety and regional stability are paramount for India.

India's space regulator, IN-SPACe, has funded three startups to boost the nation's private space sector. Projects include a reusable rocket engine, AI-powered Earth observation tools, and advanced satellite positioning systems. This initiative aims to transform early-stage technologies into globally competitive products, strengthening India's space capabilities.

Never mind superbusy Delhi and Mumbai airports, southern India beats northern and western regions on every aviation metric. A more even spread of growth centres across states in the South, and its early successes in airport-building are among reasons why Indian aviation league table has been flipped

Former AIADMK minister P Benjamin has joined the DMK with his supporters, marking a significant political shift. This move adds to the ongoing exodus of leaders from the opposition party in Tamil Nadu. Benjamin, a former deputy mayor and minister, switched sides in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin.

The FBI has uncovered significant links between Chinese criminal enterprises and scam compounds in Southeast Asia, which are used for large-scale transnational fraud. These operations steal billions, exploit cryptocurrency, and traffic humans, though the FBI has found no evidence of Chinese government involvement. The bureau is actively working with international law enforcement to dismantle these sophisticated networks.

Investigators are set to miss the one-year deadline for the Air India Boeing 787 crash report, with critical engine analysis still underway in the US. A preliminary report indicated fuel control switches moved to 'CUTOFF' after takeoff, but confusion remains regarding pilot action or technical malfunction.

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