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28 Dec

Experienced Pilot Dies in Tandem Paragliding Accident at Bir Billing

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Bir (Rajeev Sharma): Another serious accident has shaken the adventure tourism community at Bir Billing in Himachal Pradesh after a paragliding flight ended in tragedy on Friday. An experienced pilot lost his life when the paraglider he was operating reportedly failed moments after launch, while the tourist flying with him sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment. Officials said the tandem flight had taken off from the Billing launch site when the glider developed a sudden imbalance in the air. The aircraft descended rapidly and crashed near a roadway close to the take-off zone, drawing immediate attention from locals and other…

23 Dec

Haryana Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for January 1

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsBusinessCivil Secretariat, Haryana Cabinet meeting, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, December 23: The Haryana Cabinet will hold its next meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 11:00 am at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. An official notification regarding the Cabinet meeting has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. The meeting is expected to discuss several key administrative and policy-related matters concerning the state.

22 Dec

Starbucks Taps Anand Varadarajan to Lead Global Technology Strategy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, TrendingAnand Varadarajan

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Starbucks has announced the appointment of Anand Varadarajan, an Indian-origin technology leader, as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer, signaling a renewed focus on strengthening the company’s digital backbone. Varadarajan will assume the role on January 19 and will work closely with Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol as a member of Starbucks’ Executive Leadership Team. He takes over from Deb Hall Lefevre, who stepped down from the position earlier this year after retiring in September. Bringing with him extensive experience from Amazon, Varadarajan spent close to 19 years at the e-commerce giant, where…

19 Dec

Bathinda leads Punjab in application disposal at district service centers: Deputy Commissioner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessBathinda, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Bathinda district stands out across Punjab for efficiently handling applications related to various services offered to the public. With 34 service centers operating in the district, it maintains an impressively low pendency rate of just 0.13%. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman shared this update. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman reported that a total of 278,873 applications were submitted across 34 service centers in the district between December 16, 2024, and December 15, 2025. Out of these, 261,835 applications have been approved, while the rest remain under processing and will be finalized shortly. Poonam Singh, who is the Additional…

16 Dec

Rupee Hits Record Low, Breaches 91 per Dollar Amid FII Outflows and Trade Uncertainty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaFII selling, foreign fund outflows, rupee all-time low, rupee falls, USD-INR

New Delhi, December 16, 2025: The rupee slipped to an all-time low on Tuesday, breaching the 91-per-dollar mark against the US dollar for the first time, as persistent foreign fund outflows and trade-related uncertainties continued to weigh heavily on the domestic currency.The fall extended the rupee’s losing streak, with the currency weakening steadily over recent sessions and repeatedly touching fresh record lows. Over the last 10 trading sessions, the rupee has depreciated from the 90-per-dollar level to 91, while it has lost nearly one per cent against the greenback in the past five sessions alone. At 11.38 am, the rupee…

16 Dec

Mann Government’s Jal Jeevan Mission: Bathinda Gets ₹26 Crore Gift from AMRUT 2.0 for Continuous Water Supply

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessCM Bhagwant Mann, Jal Jeevan Mission, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: Bathinda's soil has received the touch of a new morning today. These water supply projects, started at a cost of ₹26 crore, are not just numbers; they are a symbol of the strong resolve of the 'Mann Government' working to improve the life of every citizen of Punjab. This investment under AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0) shows that fulfilling basic needs is the top priority of the Mann Government.For years, water scarcity or its poor quality has forced people in many parts of the city to struggle. When dirty water comes…

15 Dec

Rupee Slides to Record Low Near 91 per Dollar Amid Heavy FPI Outflows and Global Pressures

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinesscurrency market, FPI outflows, Indian rupee, rupee depreciation, USD-INR

New Delhi: The Indian Rupee extended its decline on Monday, slipping to a fresh all-time low and edging closer to the 91-per-dollar mark as sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising external headwinds weighed heavily on the currency.During intraday trade, the Rupee touched a low of 90.957 against the US dollar before settling around 90.904 at the time of reporting. The domestic currency has now weakened by over five per cent so far this year, reflecting persistent pressure from capital outflows and global uncertainty.Currency market participants attributed the fall largely to continued selling by foreign investors in both equity…

10 Dec

Rohit Sharma Holds No. 1 Spot as Virat Kohli Climbs to Second in Latest ICC ODI Rankings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessICC rankings update, Rohit Sharma No. 1 ranking, Virat Kohli ODI rankings

New Delhi, December 10, 2025— India’s ODI lineup dominated the latest ICC rankings update, with Rohit Sharma retaining his position as the world’s top-ranked batter while Virat Kohli closed in on the summit after a standout series against South Africa. Kohli, who last held the No. 1 position in April 2021 before being overtaken by Pakistan’s Babar Azam, delivered a commanding run tally of 302 across three matches, pushing him to second place.His unbeaten 65 in the Visakhapatnam ODI earned him the Player of the Series award and brought him within just eight rating points of Rohit. The Indian captain…

10 Dec

Amazon Pledges $35 Billion Investment in India, Eyes One Million Jobs by 2030

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsAmazon

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Amazon on Tuesday announced plans to invest more than $35 billion in India by 2030, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country’s digital economy, AI-driven growth, and employment generation. The announcement was made at the sixth Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, alongside the release of a report on Amazon’s economic impact in India by consulting firm Keystone Strategy. Expanding on Past Investments The fresh investment builds on nearly $40 billion Amazon has already invested in India over the past 15 years. According to the Keystone report, Amazon has become the largest foreign investor in the…

09 Dec

IndiGo’s Flight Disruptions Worsen as Nearly 180 Services Axed from Southern Hubs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingIndiGo

New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): IndiGo’s ongoing operational troubles intensified on Tuesday, with the airline pulling close to 180 flights from its schedules at Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports. The cancellations extend a week-long stretch of disruptions that has rattled passengers and raised concerns within the aviation ministry. Data from airport authorities shows that Bengaluru bore the brunt of the turbulence, with 121 flights cancelled throughout the day—63 outbound and 58 inbound. Hyderabad saw 58 services grounded, including 14 arrivals and 44 departures, marking one of the most significant single-day cuts since the crisis began. The recurring cancellations come as the Union…