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New Delhi/National Times Bureau: AAP National Spokesperson and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha proposed a comprehensive initiative to support farmers in stubble management, in Rajya Sabha, today. The MP has called for the central government to provide assistance of ₹2,500 per acre to farmers, emphasizing that sustainable solutions to stubble burning require robust financial and policy backing. He also pointed out that while the blame for the air pollution that North India is facing is disproportionately placed on farmers, the problem spans across multiple states and is fueled by several factors. He emphasised that this year, under AAP’s leadership, Punjab…

Amritsar/National Times Bureau: Chaos erupted outside Sri Darbar Sahib, commonly known as the Golden Temple, as an unidentified man reportedly attempted to assassinate former Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal. The incident occurred while Badal was performing a religious punishment mandated by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. (Sukhbir Singh Badal Attack, Firing Latest News Today) The alleged attacker, identified as Narayan Singh, fired shots in the vicinity of the sacred site, alarming pilgrims and devotees. However, quick action by vigilant sewadars and locals resulted in the immediate apprehension of the man. No injuries were reported, and the situation was brought…

Calgary ( Rajiv Sharma): The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has unveiled a state-of-the-art screening line at Calgary International Airport (YYC), featuring advanced CT X-ray technology. This enhancement promises a smoother security experience for travellers at the USA Concourse E security checkpoint. With the new CT technology, passengers can now leave permitted liquids, aerosols, and gels (100 ml or less), medical devices, and large electronics such as laptops inside their carry on bags, eliminating the need for removal during screening. YYC is among the first Canadian airports to implement this cutting-edge security technology, marking a significant milestone in CATSA’s…

Jalandhar/National Times Bureau: In preparation for the municipal elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has started accepting applications for councilor candidates. On Tuesday, senior party leader and Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO visited Jalandhar. He held meetings with party officials and MLAs from assembly constituencies of Jalandhar and discussed in detail the applications received for councilor candidates. The meeting was attended by Minister Mohinder Bhagat, MLAs Raman Arora and Jasvir Singh Raja Gill, AAP leaders Rajwinder Kaur Thiara, Pawan Kumar Tinu, Dinesh Dhall, Deepak Bali, Amrit Pal, Mangal Singh, Tarandeep Singh Sunny, Gurvinder Shergill, Stevan Klair, and other party leaders.…

Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Mickey Amery has been named the Best Alberta Cabinet Minister this year, a testament to his impressive work in the province's most important cabinet position during this legislative session. Initially elected as the UCP MLA for Calgary-Cross in 2019, Amery narrowly retained his seat in the 2023 re-election, a pivotal win for the UCP in maintaining its majority until 2027. Amery attributes his success to lessons from his father, former Progressive Conservative MLA Moe Amery, who emphasized humility and focus as key values in public service. Since being appointed Minister of Justice and…

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar updated the Lok Sabha on improving India-China relations, emphasizing progress in resolving border tensions and reiterating the government’s dedication to bilateral engagement. Jaishankar highlighted successful military and diplomatic talks that resolved key issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), including an October agreement on patrolling protocols. “The disengagement phase has been completed, allowing us to address broader bilateral concerns,” he said. Since the 2020 border conflict, relations have been strained, significantly impacting ties. Jaishankar commended the swift response of Indian forces, even amid the challenges of logistics and the COVID-19 pandemic, in…

New Delhi: Renowned filmmaker Mr. Vinod Tewary has been awarded the prestigious Desh Ratan Award for his remarkable contribution to cinema. The award was presented to him in a grand ceremony held in Delhi on November 21, 2024. His latest project, The Conversion, has sparked intense global discussions, making it one of the most controversial films in recent times. The movie, which deals with the sensitive topic of *Love Jihad*, has garnered both praise and criticism, underlining its significance in today's socio-political landscape. Tewary's bold filmmaking approach* has once again put him in the spotlight, with The Conversion being hailed…

Dhaka: Tensions between India and Bangladesh escalated on Tuesday as the Bangladesh interim government summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka. The diplomatic move follows the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Das on sedition charges.   Diplomatic Summoning Acting Foreign Secretary Reaz Hamidullah met Verma at the ministry at 4 PM, according to state-run Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS). While official details of the discussion were unavailable, sources revealed that the agenda included the recent breach at the Bangladesh Consulate in India following Das’s…

Chandigarh, Dec 3 : Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari on Monday raised the issue of delay in elections to Panjab University's governing body, the Senate, in the Lok Sabha during Zero Hour as protests continued at the university campus in this regard. Tewari, speaking in Punjabi, alleged that the government was planning to dissolve the Senate and demanded that elections be announced and conducted without delay.   “The people think that the government wants to do away with the Senate. The Panjab University Act, 1947 must be upheld, and the government should conduct elections without further delay,” Tewari said, emphasizing the Senate's…

National Times Bureau: Bill Gates is trending among netizens in India after his recent comments on a podcast hosted by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. It was the Microsoft co-founder's characterization of India as a “kind of laboratory to try things” that drew mixed responses online.   Gates' Statement   Gates said during the discussion that India has made significant progress on health, education, and nutrition, while also noting that challenges remain. “India is a good example of a place where there’s all sorts of things that are hard there – the health, nutrition, education is getting better... it’s like a…