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12 Apr

Braveheart Subedar Kuldeep Chand Martyred in Akhnoor Encounter, Thwarts Infiltration Bid

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Akhnoor (National Times): In a display of immense courage and leadership, Subedar Kuldeep Chand of the 9 Punjab Regiment made the ultimate sacrifice while leading a counter-infiltration operation in the Keri-Battal area of Sunderbani, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, which began on the night of April 11, is still in progress, with security forces continuing to flush out infiltrating terrorists. The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army paid glowing tribute to the fallen soldier, calling his actions a testament to unyielding bravery. “Sub Kuldeep Chand laid down his life while gallantly leading his team. His valor and leadership foiled…

10 Apr

HIL Limited is now BirlaNu Limited

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, PunjabBirlaNu, HLI

Chandigarh, 10th April 2025: HIL Limited, a part of the US $3 billion CK Birla Group, announced it has rebranded to BirlaNu Limited. This reflects the company’s ambitious growth strategy and its commitment to delivering world-class products and services across the building products space. The company has 32 manufacturing facilities across India and Europe, with customers and partners in over 80 countries.Avanti Birla, President, BirlaNu, said, “Our new identity, BirlaNu, reflects who we are at our core—a company which is always pushing forward. We’re in this business because we believe in quality, innovation and making things that last. The people…

07 Apr

Haryana School Board Implements Three-Language Formula for Classes 9 and 10

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusiness, HaryanaClass 10, Class 9, Haryana Board, NEP 2020, three-language policy

Third language to become mandatory from 2025–26 under NEPChandigarh, April 7 – The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE), Bhiwani, has decided to implement the three-language formula in all affiliated government and private schools for students of Classes 9 and 10, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.Providing details, Board Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Kumar stated that from the 2025–26 academic session, students of Class 9 will be required to study seven subjects—six compulsory and one optional. A third language, in addition to the already mandatory Hindi and English, will be introduced as a compulsory subject. Students must…

07 Apr

Markets Crash: Nifty Hits 1-Year Low, Sensex Tanks Over 3,900 Points Amid Global Selloff

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Mumbai (National Times): Indian stock markets witnessed a massive rout on Monday morning, echoing a sharp global selloff. Triggered by escalating trade tensions and sweeping tariff announcements from the United States, both benchmark indices – Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex – opened with steep losses, each plunging around 5% at the opening bell. The Nifty 50 opened at 21,758.40, dropping 1,146.05 points or 5%, marking one of its steepest single-day opening declines since the COVID-19 pandemic. Similarly, the BSE Sensex slumped by 3,984.80 points, or 5.29%, to open at 71,379.80. Global Panic Hits Indian Markets This crash follows a widespread…

04 Apr

Liberal Party Drops Edmonton Gateway Candidate Rod Loyola

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Alberta ( Rajeev Sharma): The revocation of Rod Loyola’s candidacy certainly adds another layer of controversy and complexity to the federal race in Edmonton Gateway. The resurfacing of that 2009 video and Trudeau's past ideological stances have triggered a rapid response from the Liberal Party, especially given the sensitivities around Hamas and Hezbollah—both of which are officially listed as terrorist entities by the Government of Canada. This decision also leaves the Liberals scrambling in a key riding, especially as they gear up for a heated contest against seasoned Conservative candidate Tim Uppal. Given the proximity to the election date (April…

04 Apr

Farewell to ‘Bharat Kumar’: Veteran Actor Manoj Kumar Dies at 87

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Mumbai (National Times): Bollywood has lost one of its most iconic figures. Manoj Kumar, revered for his deeply patriotic roles and powerful performances, has died at the age of 87 in Mumbai. The actor passed away peacefully early Friday morning at Kokilaben Hospital, due to heart complications and liver cirrhosis. Known as 'Bharat Kumar' for his memorable roles in Upkaar, Kranti, and Purab Aur Paschim, Manoj Kumar was more than an actor—he was a symbol of national pride. His work inspired generations, blending cinema with a strong sense of social responsibility. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on X,…

03 Apr

1 in Canada: Albertans recycle more than other Canadians

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National Times Bureau, April 3, 2025: After narrowly being beaten out by Prince Edward Island in 2022, Alberta is back on top, regaining the highest beverage container return rate in all of Canada. In 2024, Albertans returned more than two billion cans, bottles and other containers, or 85 per cent of all non-refillable beverage containers. The national average was a paltry 76 per cent. Runners-up include Saskatchewan at 84 per cent, British Columbia at 83 per cent, Ontario at 75 per cent and Quebec at 68 per cent. Alberta also continues to rapidly gain in the North American rankings, going…

03 Apr

Why Russia, Canada, and Other Countries Were Left Out of Trump’s Tariff List

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New Delhi (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently unveiled a new wave of tariffs, targeting countries with rates as high as 50%. However, some nations—including Russia, Canada, Mexico, North Korea, and Cuba—were notably absent from the list, sparking discussions about why they were spared. Exemptions for Canada and Mexico While Canada and Mexico were not included in Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement, this doesn’t mean they’ve escaped trade restrictions altogether. The U.S. had already imposed a 25% tariff on imports from both countries earlier this year, while Canadian energy and potash were subject to a lower 10% rate.…

03 Apr

India Responds to Trump’s Tariff Decision, Calls It a ‘Mixed Bag’ Not a Setback

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New Delhi (National Times): In response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a 26% retaliatory tariff on Indian exports, a senior official from India's Commerce Ministry has stated that the move is a "mixed bag" rather than a major setback. India Evaluating the Impact Speaking anonymously to news agency PTI, the official explained that the new tariff structure consists of a universal 10% duty on all U.S. imports from April 5, with an additional 16% charge applying from April 10. Despite concerns over trade relations, the official assured that India is closely analyzing the potential effects on…

03 Apr

Donald Trump Praises PM Modi but Criticizes India’s Trade Policies While Announcing New Tariffs

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Washington, D.C. (Rajiv Sharma): Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently announced a fresh set of tariffs on India, stating that the U.S. would impose "discounted reciprocal tariffs" of 26% on Indian imports. While making the announcement, he referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great friend" but criticized India’s high tariff rates on American goods. Trump Calls for Fair Trade Practices During his speech, Trump pointed out what he sees as imbalances in trade relations between the two countries. Holding up a chart listing various countries' tariffs, he remarked: "India is very tough when it comes to trade. The…