nishuthapar1, Author at National Times

07 Feb

Delhi LG Calls for ACB Probe into Kejriwal’s Allegations Against BJP

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, Delhi News

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has recommended an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) into allegations made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, claiming that the BJP attempted to poach its MLAs ahead of the Delhi Assembly election results on February 8. The LG's Principal Secretary has instructed the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government to initiate an ACB inquiry into claims of bribes allegedly offered to AAP MLAs. This recommendation follows a complaint from the BJP, asserting that Kejriwal's allegations are "false and baseless," intended to damage the party's reputation and create unrest in Delhi after the…

07 Feb

US Spends Over $1 Million to Deport 104 Indians Using Military Aircraft

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, Illegal immigrant, US

The Trump administration has initiated the use of military aircraft to reinforce its commitment to deporting undocumented immigrants. A recent deportation operation to India reportedly cost around $1 million (approximately Rs. 8.74 crore). Reports indicate that military flights can be more than three times as expensive as civilian flights. On Wednesday, a US Air Force cargo plane arrived in Amritsar, transporting 104 Indian citizens who had entered the United States illegally, according to a statement from the US government.

07 Feb

Rahul Gandhi Questions Voter Registration Irregularities in Maharashtra

nishuthapar10 CommentsPoliticsElection Commission, Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi

On Friday, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, raised alarms over a significant increase in new voters in Maharashtra, particularly in the five months between the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. He noted that 39 lakh new voters were added in this short period, a stark contrast to the 32 lakh added over the five years preceding the 2024 elections. Speaking at a press conference at the Constitution Club in Delhi, alongside Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Sanjay Raut and Supriya Sule, Gandhi expressed concern over discrepancies in voter registration, suggesting that the number of registered…

07 Feb

RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to 6.25% Under New Governor Sanjay Malhotra

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusinessRBI, Repo Rate

In his inaugural Monetary Policy announcement on Friday, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra revealed that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to lower the policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.5% to 6.25%. Malhotra addressed the challenges posed by the current global economic landscape, noting that while high-frequency indicators point to resilience and growth in trade, overall global growth remains below historical averages. "Progress on global disinflation is stalling, hindered by rising services prices," he stated. He also discussed the dynamics of global financial markets, indicating that expectations regarding the size…

07 Feb

Fire at Mahakumbh Mela Controlled; No Casualties Reported

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaMahakumbh, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj (National Times): A fire that broke out in the Mahakumbh Mela area on Friday morning has been successfully brought under control, according to officials. Approximately 20 to 22 tents were damaged in the incident, but there were no injuries or fatalities reported. Chief Fire Officer Pramod Sharma informed ANI that the blaze originated from the ISKCON tent and subsequently spread to other nearby tents. "The fire has been contained. It started at the ISKCON tent and spread to adjacent tents. Thankfully, there have been no casualties or burn injuries, but around 20 to 22 tents were affected," said CFO…

07 Feb

Search Underway for Missing US Plane with 10 People in Alaska

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsAlaska

US officials announced on Friday that a search operation is ongoing in rural Alaska after a plane carrying 10 individuals, including the pilot, failed to arrive in Nome as scheduled. The Bering Air Caravan flight, traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, was reported overdue to the Alaska State Troopers at 4 PM local time, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety, as cited by NBC News. The Coast Guard has been alerted, and an active ground search is currently in progress, as stated by the Nome Volunteer Fire Department on social media. The official Coast Guard account on X reported…

07 Feb

PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, PSEBEA, Punjab, Punjab News

The PSEB Engineers Association is calling for an impartial judicial inquiry into allegations surrounding demands for "party funds" to ensure accountability and justice. They have expressed strong opposition to political interference in the Punjab power sector. In a letter to Chief Minister Punjab, General Secretary Ajaypal Singh Atwal highlighted that certain influential political figures are misusing their power to disrupt the operations of power corporations and demanding money under the guise of party funds. A particularly alarming incident involved an engineer in Hoshiarpur who faced coercion to pay a so-called "party fund." This incident has raised serious concerns about ethical…

07 Feb

Delhi: Woman Gives Birth on Train, RPF Provides Lifesaving Assistance

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaDelhi, Indian Railways, New Delhi

New Delhi (National Times): A woman from Samastipur, Bihar, welcomed her baby girl in a train coach at Anand Vihar Railway Station in Delhi, thanks to the prompt assistance of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). On Thursday, RPF Sub-Inspector Naveen Kumari quickly sprang into action after receiving information about the woman in labor. She coordinated with a police constable and fellow passengers to assist with the delivery before arranging transportation to a hospital for further care. "I was on duty when I got the call. I immediately requested an ambulance. A woman from Samastipur was experiencing labor pains. With the…

07 Feb

US State Department: Human Traffickers are the Main Beneficiaries of Mass Migration

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsHuman Traffickers, Immigration, US

Washington (National Times): In the wake of recent deportations of Indian nationals from the United States, the US State Department has highlighted that human traffickers are the primary beneficiaries of mass migration. They reiterated the Trump administration's dedication to halting illegal migration while prioritizing the security of national borders and citizens. In a post on X, the State Department stated, "Many individuals seeking mass migration are often victimized during their journey. This situation benefits no one except traffickers." The post continued, "The Trump Administration is committed to stopping illegal migration and safeguarding our borders and citizens." Recently, a US Air…

07 Feb

Trump Targets ICC With Sanctions Over Probes Into US and Israel

nishuthapar10 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, ICC

Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, enacting sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its investigation into alleged war crimes involving the US and Israel. The White House called the court’s actions “illegitimate and baseless,” criticizing its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC had accused Netanyahu, Hamas’ military chief Mohammed Deif, and others of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, prompting the sanctions. Trump’s order freezes the assets of ICC officials, restricts their travel, and penalizes anyone aiding their investigations, underscoring his administration’s long-standing opposition to the…