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New Delhi – Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, requesting the removal of allegedly derogatory remarks made against him by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during parliamentary sessions. Speaking to reporters afterward, Gandhi said, “I urged the Speaker to expunge the derogatory comments against me. The Speaker assured me he would examine the matter. They [BJP] make unreasonable accusations, but we have decided to let the House run irrespective of the provocations.” Gandhi reiterated the Congress party’s commitment to ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament,…

Punjab Government Gazetted Holidays for 2025: The Punjab Government has officially released the list of gazetted holidays and some restricted holidays (RH) for the year 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday, detailing the dates when government offices across the state will remain closed. The gazetted holidays apply to all government institutions, ensuring a day off for employees to observe various significant occasions. Additionally, the restricted holidays offer flexibility for employees to take leave on specific cultural or regional observances. The comprehensive list of holidays for the year 2025 can be accessed through official government channels. Punjab Government Gazetted Holidays…

New Delhi/National Times Bureau: In response to the deteriorating security situation in Syria, India has successfully evacuated 75 of its citizens, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, stranded at Saida Zainab. The evacuation comes after rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, overthrew Bashar al-Assad's government. The evacuees have crossed into Lebanon and are expected to return to India on commercial flights, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Wednesday. “The evacuation was a coordinated effort by the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut,” the ministry stated, adding that the safety of Indian nationals abroad remains a top priority.…

Alberta/National Times Bureau: Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms advance voting locations in Lethbridge-West are now open. Advance voting locations are available from Tuesday, December 10, to Saturday, December 14. Advance Voting Locations Location Tuesday, Dec 10 Wednesday, Dec 11 Thursday, Dec 12 Friday, Dec 13 Saturday, Dec 14 Melcor Centre(Upper Level SE)236, 200 4 Ave S 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm University DriveAlliance Church55 Columbia Blvd W 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00…

SAS Nagar/ National Times Bureau: To make Mohali roads decongested and traffic friendly in the wake of growing urbanisation and infrastructural developments at a fast pace, the Secretary, of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Rahul Tewari today held a brainstorming session with the Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain, CA GMADA Moonish Kumar, Commissioner Municipal Corporation T Benith, SSP Deepak Pareek, Project Director NHAI and State Road Safety Advisor Navdeep Aseeja at Mohali District Administrative Complex.Emphasising the need to plan out short and long-term solutions to overcome future challenges on congestion of traffic on roads, he said that the stakeholders must work in…

Gurpreet Singh (National Times):The central agency has conducted raids in Punjab early in the morning. Raids are being conducted by teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Bathinda, Muktsar Sahib, Mansa districts on Wednesday morning. According to the information, a raid has been conducted in a house on Bathinda Road Bypass Green Avenue. It has been learned that the NIA is conducting raids at various places to catch drug smugglers. On the other hand, NIA has raided the house of a person named Amandin in Sri Muktsar Sahib, who is currently lodged in Nabha jail. A case has been…

Gurpreet Singh (National Times):The central agency has conducted raids in Punjab early in the morning. Raids are being conducted by teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Bathinda, Muktsar Sahib, Mansa districts on Wednesday morning. According to the information, a raid has been conducted in a house on Bathinda Road Bypass Green Avenue. It has been learned that the NIA is conducting raids at various places to catch drug smugglers. On the other hand, NIA has raided the house of a person named Amandin in Sri Muktsar Sahib, who is currently lodged in Nabha jail. A case has been…

Chandigarh/National Times Bureau: Sarwan Singh Pandher, a key figure in the farmers’ movement, has declared that the third wave of the `Delhi Chalo` march will commence on December 14, aiming to demand government attention to their longstanding issues. Highlighting their willingness for discussions, Pandher said, `We have repeatedly sought meetings with the government, but they remain unresponsive.` The farmers are demanding better crop prices, legislative guarantees, and resolution of other pressing concerns. The planned march signifies their growing frustration over the lack of dialogue and action. This renewed march is anticipated to draw significant attention, as the farmers prepare to…

Kullu/National Times Bureau: Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district witnessed a devastating road accident as a private bus veered off the road and fell into a deep gorge, leaving many passengers feared dead. The tragic incident occurred near Shakelhad in the Ani subdivision, causing widespread shock in the region. Accident Details The bus, carrying approximately 20 to 25 passengers, was en route from Karsog to Ani along the Shwad-Nagan road when it met with the fatal accident. Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control while navigating a sharp turn, leading the bus to plunge nearly 200 meters down a steep slope.…

Washington, December 10, 2024 – President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to end birthright citizenship, a move that would fundamentally alter U.S. immigration and citizenship policy. Critics argue that the proposal clashes with constitutional law, while Trump describes the policy as “ridiculous” and claims it incentivizes illegal immigration. Rooted in the 14th Amendment, birthright citizenship guarantees that anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a U.S. citizen, regardless of their parents' immigration status. Since its ratification in 1868, this principle has been a cornerstone of U.S. citizenship laws. Supporters, such as Alex Nowrasteh from the Cato Institute, highlight its…