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Chandigarh/ National Times Bureau: The Shambhu border became a flashpoint on Sunday as protesting farmers and Haryana police engaged in a standoff over the 'Delhi Chalo' march. The police, citing security concerns, have demanded identification from farmers before allowing them to proceed, a move that has sparked outrage among the protesters. A Haryana police official on the scene explained their stance, saying, `We will first identify them (farmers) and then we can allow them to go ahead. We have a list of the names of 101 farmers, and they are not those people—they are not letting us identify them. They…

Chandigarh/ National Times Bureau: Farmers have reignited their 'Delhi Chalo' march, leading to a tense standoff at the Shambhu border. Police deployed tear gas shells to disperse protesters, detaining several farmers in the process. Barricades and nails have been installed at the border as part of heightened security measures by Delhi police. Farmer representative Sarwan Singh Pandher criticized the use of force, calling it `brutality` and maintaining that their actions were peaceful. `Our hunger strike has entered its 12th day. Tomorrow, a group of 101 farmers will peacefully depart for Delhi to continue the protest without violating any laws,` he…

Udhampur/ National Times Bureau: In a tragic incident, two police personnel were found dead with bullet injuries inside a police vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur early Sunday morning. According to Udhampur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amod Ashok Nagpure, the incident occurred at around 6:30 AM while the personnel were traveling from Sopore to the Talwara training center. “Preliminary investigations confirm that an AK-47 rifle was used in the incident. Two police personnel lost their lives, while a third officer in the vehicle remains unharmed,” SSP Nagpure stated. The deceased personnel are being transported to Government Medical College (GMC)…

Chandigarh, National Times Bureau: The Punjab State Election Commission has announced that general and by-elections for municipal corporations and nagar councils/panchayats will be held on December 21, 2024. State Election Commissioner Kamal Chaudhary shared the election timeline: Nominations Open: December 9 (11 AM to 3 PM) Last Date for Nominations: December 12 (until 3 PM) Scrutiny of Nominations: December 13 Withdrawal Deadline: December 14 Polling and Counting: December 21 Five major municipal corporations—Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Phagwara—will hold elections, covering 381 wards. Nearly 3.73 million voters will cast their votes using EVMs, with polling scheduled from 7 AM to…

Chandigarh, National Times Bureau: The Indian Air Force (IAF), in collaboration with Chitkara University near Chandigarh, has unveiled a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) training system aimed at preparing newly inducted Agniveers for aircraft refuelling operations. This innovative initiative represents a significant leap in modernizing defence training methods by harnessing cutting-edge technology. The VR system immerses trainees in a realistic virtual environment using head-mounted devices, simulating aircraft and their subsystems without requiring physical aircraft. This approach eliminates risks, optimizes resources, and drastically reduces training time—a crucial factor given the Agniveers’ four-year service period. The initial version of the system focuses on…

National Times Bureau: Kapil Sharma, one of India’s most beloved comedians, actors, and television hosts, was honored with the prestigious Global Entertainer of the Year Award at NDTV’s Indian of the Year Awards 2024. The accolade celebrates Kapil’s incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a global icon in the entertainment industry. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Kapil shared a poignant memory from two decades ago. “Twenty years ago, I came to this same hotel to perform as a chorus singer with another artiste. And today, I’m receiving an award in the same place. I am really, really thankful to…

National Times Bureau: The Samajwadi Party (SP) has withdrawn from the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), an opposition alliance in Maharashtra, following a controversy sparked by the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT). The Shiv Sena (UBT) faced backlash for a newspaper advertisement and a social media post by its MLC Milind Narvekar that praised the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid, a sensitive and polarizing issue. SP MLA Abu Azmi announced the decision, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the Shiv Sena (UBT)’s stance. Azmi questioned the alliance’s commitment to secular values, stating, “If anyone in the MVA speaks such language, what is…

National Times Bureau: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has reported a deliberate arson attack on its centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in the early hours of Saturday. The ISKCON Namhatta Centre in Dhour village, under the jurisdiction of Turag Police Station, was set ablaze, destroying deities of Sri Sri Laxmi Narayan and all temple belongings. According to ISKCON Kolkata Vice President Radharamn Das, miscreants accessed the temple by lifting its tin roof and used petrol or octane to ignite the fire. This incident is part of a troubling trend of violence targeting minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh. Das expressed…

Amritsar| National Times Bureau: In a major crackdown, the Amritsar Rural Police seized 5 kg of heroin and an unlicensed revolver from three individuals during a vehicle checkpoint in Ajnala. The arrested suspects were identified as Makha Singh from Bhura Kona village in Tarn Taran, Sajjan Singh from Killi Nau Abad in Ferozepur, and William Masih from Jodia Khurd village in Batala. However, two accomplices, Harpal Singh (alias Bhala) and Gursewak Singh (alias Sewak), managed to escape during the operation. The incident unfolded when police signaled a car to stop at a checkpoint. While two of the car’s occupants fled,…

National Times Bureau: Union Minister George Kurian has announced that Pope Francis is expected to visit India after 2025, following the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year celebrations. The Jubilee Year, a major event for Catholics worldwide commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, will occupy much of the Pope’s schedule during 2025, delaying the timing of his visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally extended an invitation to Pope Francis during the G7 Outreach session in Apulia, Italy, earlier this year. The Vatican is yet to finalize the exact timing of the visit, but the announcement has generated anticipation among India’s Christian…