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Mumbai, Dec 3: Following the reappointment of Rohit Sharma as captain of the Indian Test team for the second Test against Australia, speculation is rife regarding the batting position of the ace batsman. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has been vocal about Rohit batting within the top four, completely ruling out options of him batting in the middle or lower-middle order.   The 42-year-old Harbhajan said during the launch of the World Tennis Cricket League: “I can't see Rohit batting at five or six. Either Rohit opens with Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul comes at number three, or he bats no…

Chandigarh/National Times Bureau: Cybercriminals are leveraging sophisticated techniques to deceive Netflix subscribers, targeting them with a new phishing scam centered around the subscription renewal process. Security experts have flagged this scam as a global threat affecting users across 23 countries, including the United States, Germany, Spain, and Australia. Bitdefender, a leading cybersecurity firm, uncovered the scheme, which exploits user trust to illicitly obtain personal and financial information. The scam involves fraudulent emails or messages mimicking official Netflix communication, urging users to update payment details or renew their subscriptions. Specialists have cautioned users to be vigilant against these deceptive tactics, emphasizing…

Jalandhar/National Times Bureau: The popular Kulhad Pizza couple, known for their viral success and unique food business, has become the center of speculation after unfollowing each other on social media. This move has fueled rumors of a potential divorce, sparking widespread discussion in Jalandhar and among their followers. The couple, Sahaj Arora and Gurpreet Kaur have not issued any official statement regarding the alleged separation. Recently, they had addressed an unrelated issue about Gurpreet’s Instagram account being hacked, which was later resolved. However, their decision to unfollow each other has led fans to question the stability of their relationship. Famous…

Amritsar, Dec 3: The 18th Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) will start on December 5 and showcase international and Indian exhibitors from different states. Featuring 600 stalls, this five-day event has grown from 50 exhibitors in 2005.     Participation from Abroad and Within the Country This year, exhibitors from Afghanistan, Egypt, Pakistan, and Thailand will display their products along with participants from eight Indian states and Union Territories. Gujarat will also join the expo for the first time, featuring 20 exhibitors, including the Gujarat State Handloom. Prominent national bodies like the Handicraft Development Corporation, National Jute Board, and Khadi…

National Times Bureau | The Punjab government owes over Rs 4,500 crore in pending subsidy, which has burdened the financial health of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), leading to reduced revenue collection efficiency and increasing aggregate technical and commercial (AT C) losses, a source-based report claimed on Saturday. If subsidies are not released on time, experts say this could mean higher power tariffs for consumers in the next fiscal year.     Collectability drops sharply As per PSPCL's energy account report for the second quarter of this year, its revenue collection efficiency has nosedived to 73.29% as against…

Chandigarh/National Times Bureau: Sarwan Singh Pandher, a prominent farmer leader from Punjab, affirmed in a video message that their protests will remain peaceful and non-disruptive. “We have ensured there will be no roadblocks. We hope for government approval to take tractors and trolleys, demonstrating our trustworthiness,” he stated. Pandher added that the protests aim to avoid interference with scheduled events, including the Prime Minister’s December 9 visit. The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the ongoing farmers' agitation at the Khanauri border, emphasizing the need to prevent public inconvenience. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted that while peaceful…

New Delhi :Venkata Datta Sai of Hyderabad will marry badminton star and double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on December 22, a family member confirmed on Monday. Venkata is the executive director of Posidex Technologies.   The wedding festivities will commence from December 20 in Udaipur, a hot favorite destination for celebrity weddings. A lavish reception in Hyderabad is slated for December 24.   Work-Life Balance The wedding has been scheduled when Sindhu, 29, is free to get back on the court without any interruptions, with the 2025 season starting in January.   Sindhu broke a two-year title drought two months…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Punjab Engineering College (PEC) in Chandigarh’s Sector 12 today. To ensure a smooth event, the UT Administration has deployed a robust security arrangement, with approximately 4,000 police personnel and 10 paramilitary units stationed across the city. Schedule and Attendees PM Modi will arrive at the old airport around 11:25 am, from where he will take an MI-17 helicopter to the Rajindra Park helipad in Sector 1. He will then travel by road to PEC, located less than a kilometer away. Joining the Prime Minister at the event will be Union Home Minister…

Amritsar/National Times Bureau: In a poignant display of repentance, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and veteran politician Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa commenced their punishment at Sri Darbar Sahib as decreed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Holding spears in their hands and wearing placards around their necks, the two leaders served as guards at the sacred Ghanta Ghar Deodhi, marking a historic moment of accountability within the Sikh community. Public Service as Punishment The punishment stems from their involvement in controversial decisions during the Akali Dal government, including the pardon of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and…

Ambala, Dec 02: A delegation of Punjab farmers, led by Sarwan Singh Pandher, on Monday held a meeting with senior police officials in Ambala regarding their proposed march to Delhi on December 6. Led by farmers' organisations Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the farmers assured the authorities that their protest would be peaceful and would not disrupt traffic. Pandher, speaking to reporters after the meeting with SS Bhoria, Superintendent of Police, said, `We informed them about our route and programme and assured them all precautions will be taken so that there are no roadblocks or disturbances. Farmers…