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Mumbai/National Times Bureau: The iconic actress Rekha is set to grace the upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 2 as a special guest. Known for her elegance and timeless charm, Rekha's presence promises an entertaining and memorable episode, filled with laughter and candid conversations with Kapil Sharma. A sneak peek from the promo reveals that Rekha, much like her countless fans, is an admirer of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by none other than Amitabh Bachchan. Dressed in a stunning golden saree paired with a vibrant red blouse, traditional jewelry, and a bun…

India’s GDP growth rate fell to 5.4% in the July-September quarter of FY2024-25, marking the third straight quarter of deceleration and the lowest rate in seven quarters. This downturn, last seen in Q3 of FY2023, underscores the challenges facing the economy amid domestic and global pressures. Reasons for the Decline Weak Urban Consumption: High borrowing costs and slow earnings growth have dampened urban demand, with households cutting back on discretionary spending. Elevated Inflation: Persistent food inflation, consistently above the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s target, has impacted household budgets and corporate profitability. External Headwinds: A global economic slowdown, geopolitical uncertainties,…

The circulation of counterfeit currency, particularly Rs 500 notes from the Mahatma Gandhi New Series, has escalated dramatically over the past six years, according to data shared in the Lok Sabha. Detections of fake Rs 500 notes surged by 292%, rising from 21,865 pieces in 2018-19 to 85,711 pieces in 2023-24.   Key Insights from the Data Rs 500 Notes: Counterfeit detections nearly tripled, with FY22 alone witnessing a significant jump—doubling from 39,453 pieces in FY21 to 79,669 pieces (a 102% rise in just one year).   Rs 2,000 Notes: While counterfeit Rs 2,000 notes have been fewer, their numbers…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau returned home on Saturday after a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago without securing a firm commitment to withdraw the proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian goods. These tariffs, which Trump justifies as measures to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking, have been criticized by Canada as unjust and unrelated to their bilateral trade relationship.   Key Points from the Meeting   Trade and Tariffs: Discussions included the looming threat of tariffs, with Trump highlighting his focus on reducing the U.S. trade deficit and combating drug trafficking. Trudeau, however, argued that such tariffs would…

Shraddha Arya, the cherished lead of Kundali Bhagya, has officially bid farewell to the show after a remarkable run of more than seven years. Known for her portrayal of Preeta, Shraddha has captivated millions of fans and become a household name. Adding to the emotional milestone, the actress recently announced her pregnancy, making this transition even more meaningful.   Reflecting on her departure, Shraddha shared, “Saying goodbye to Kundali Bhagya feels like the end of an era—a chapter that has been my constant for more than seven years. This show wasn’t just a job; it became an inseparable part of…

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel to serve as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), positioning him as the highest-ranking Indian American in Trump’s incoming administration. Trump announced the nomination on his platform Truth Social, praising Patel as a distinguished lawyer, investigator, and defender of justice. “Kash has spent his career exposing corruption, defending justice, and protecting the American people,” Trump said. “He played a key role in uncovering the Russia Hoax’ and remains a staunch defender of the Constitution.” Career Highlights Patel, 44, brings extensive experience to the role: Defense Department Leadership: He served…

The Amritsar Municipal Corporation (MC) conducted a significant anti-encroachment drive on Friday evening, targeting illegal structures in Sultanwind and surrounding areas. Collaborating with the Traffic Police, the operation focused on clearing encroachments in key locations such as Putlighar and near the railway station to alleviate traffic congestion.   Under the directive of MC Commissioner Gulpreet Singh Aulakh, the team demolished a permanent shop on Sultanwind Road. Estate Officer Dharminderjeet Singh explained that the shop had been illegally constructed on the site of a former kiosk near an open drain in the Kittiya area. After the drain was covered and a…

The alarming rise in stock market fraud has prompted Zerodha CEO Nikhil Kamath to issue a stark warning to users of messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Kamath emphasized the gravity of these scams, revealing that fraudulent activities amounting to ₹11,000 crores have been reported in the last nine months. He cautioned that the use of artificial intelligence by fraudsters could exacerbate the problem, making scams even harder to detect.   Kamath took to X (formerly Twitter) to advise users on enhancing their privacy settings to avoid being added to suspicious groups. To assist, he shared screenshots demonstrating how to…

Moosapet, Telangana | Akarshana Sathish, an 8th grade student, opened her 18th library at Sai Seva Sangh, Moosapet. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurating the library on Wednesday.   Her journey began in 2021 when she visited MNJ Cancer Children Hospital in Hyderabad and young cancer patients asked her for books. Touched by their pleas, she started collecting books through donations from the community and has so far amassed more than 11,000, she said. Libraries at police stations, schools, orphanages and community centres across Hyderabad, Chennai, Coimbatore, and Siddipet, or Andhra Pradesh, these books have been used to set up…

National Times Bureau | Ritika Sajdeh, wife of Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, announced the name of their newborn son in a charming Christmas-themed Instagram post. The couple, who welcomed their second child on November 15, shared the news in a creative and festive way.   The post featured a family cutout with Christmas decorations, where each family member’s name was displayed. Ritika and Rohit were listed as Rits’ and Ro,’ their daughter Samaira as Sammy,’ and their baby boy was revealed to be named Ahaan.   Rohit had missed the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth to…