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12 Jul

Young people are playing a significant role in nation-building: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingNarendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela and distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organizations via videoconferencing today. Addressing the gathering, he emphasized that today marks the beginning of new responsibilities for these youth in different departments of the Government of India. He congratulated the young individuals on beginning their service in various departments, emphasizing that despite different roles, their common goal is national service, guided by the principle of "Citizen First." The Prime Minister emphasized the unmatched strengths of India’s demographic and democratic foundations. He underlined that India, with…

11 Jul

Amazon Enters Delhi’s 10-Minute Delivery Race, Igniting India’s Quick Commerce Frenzy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness10-minute delivery, Amazon Now, quick commerce

New Delhi, July 11, 2025 — Amazon has launched its ultra-fast 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in select areas of Delhi, stepping directly into India’s red-hot quick commerce (QCom) battlefront, already fiercely contested by Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart. This follows Amazon Now's debut in Bengaluru late last year, signaling the e-commerce giant’s growing ambitions in the quick-delivery segment.Available through a dedicated tab on the main Amazon app, Amazon Now promises deliveries of daily essentials groceries, fruits and vegetables, personal care items, wireless accessories, and small appliances within 10 minutes. Prime users can access the service with a minimum order…

10 Jul

MEA Slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on PM Modi’s Foreign Visits as “Irresponsible and Regrettable”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessBhagwant Mann, India diplomacy, MEA statement, PM Modi foreign visits

New Delhi, July 10 : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday condemned comments made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that appeared to mock Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent overseas engagements, calling the remarks “irresponsible and regrettable.”Without directly naming Mann, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some comments made by a high state authority about India’s relations with friendly countries from the Global South. These remarks are irresponsible and regrettable and do not behove the state authority. Government of India disassociates itself from such unwarranted comments that undermine India’s ties with friendly countries.”The sharp statement came…

10 Jul

From Punjab health insurance to major policy reforms, CM Bhagwant Mann tells about decisions taken during Cabinet meeting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): After chairing an important Cabinet meeting, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed the media and announced several landmark decisions taken by the state government, including a revolutionary health initiative, reforms in industrial land charges, and updates on a new sacrilege law. Free Health Treatment up to Rs 10 Lakh for Punjab Residents In a major relief for the people of Punjab, CM Bhagwant Mann unveiled a health card scheme offering cashless treatment up to Rs 10 lakh per person. Unlike other schemes, no forms or applications are required to avail this benefit. “Only Punjab residents will be…

10 Jul

Putting Alberta at the centre of US energy talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Canada, Trending, World NewsAlberta

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): MLA de Jonge to underscore Alberta as the answer to U.S. energy security, while attending training at the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) in Richland, WA. While in Richland, Chestermere-Strathmore MLA Chantelle de Jonge will join state legislators from across the U.S. in training from July 10 to 15 to gather the latest insights on North America’s energy ecosystem, and emerging challenges and opportunities driving current U.S. energy policy and decision making. MLA de Jonge will also attend meetings where she will reinforce that when it comes to achieving the goal of energy dominance, Alberta has the…

09 Jul

Starlink Gains IN-SPACe Nod, But Faces Fierce Competition in India’s Satellite Internet Race

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessOneWeb vs Starlink, Reliance Jio, satellite internet competition, Starlink India launch

New Delhi, July 9 — Elon Musk’s Starlink has cleared a major regulatory hurdle in India, receiving authorisation from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), according to sources on Wednesday. But while this paves the way for the satellite internet pioneer’s official launch, Starlink now enters an increasingly crowded and competitive satellite communications market.Having secured licenses in early June to operate GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) services, VSAT services, and ISP Category-A under the unified license framework, Starlink becomes the third major player to gain approval from India’s Department of Telecom, joining rivals OneWeb and…

08 Jul

Hyderabad Family of Four Killed in Fiery Crash in Alabama After Wrong-Way Truck Collision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessAlabama accident, Greene County crash, Hyderabad family, wrong-way driver

Hyderabad, July 8, 2025 — Four members of a family originally from Hyderabad have died in a tragic car crash in Greene County, Alabama, in the United States, their relatives confirmed on Tuesday.The victims B Srivenkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two children—were returning to Dallas from Atlanta when a truck, reportedly speeding in the wrong direction, collided head-on with their car late Saturday night (local time).“The family my brother’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren had been living in Dallas for the past three years,” a grieving relative told a local television channel.According to media reports, the impact caused the car…

08 Jul

New Ludhiana Passport Seva Kendra Launched with Enhanced Facilities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (National Times): The operational launch of the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Ludhiana, Punjab was successfully conducted on July 7, 2025, by Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Joint Secretary (PSP) & Chief Passport Officer. This marks the formal relocation of the existing PSK in Ludhiana from Akash deep Complex, Gyan Singh Rarewalla Market, Ludhiana to the new location at Global Business Park, G.T. Road, Near Jalandhar Bye Pass, Village Bhora, Ludhiana, with a significant upgrade in infrastructure and service delivery. The newly inaugurated PSK Ludhiana is equipped with enhanced facilities designed to handle a higher volume of passport applications efficiently. Key…

08 Jul

UAE Launches Rs 23 Lakh Golden Visa Route for Indians – No Property or Trade Licence Required

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsGolden Visa, UAE

New Delhi/Dubai (National Times): In a major policy shift aimed at deepening bilateral ties and attracting Indian talent, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new nomination-based Golden Visa route for Indian nationals, offering lifetime residency for a one-time fee of AED 100,000 (approx. Rs 23.3 lakh), no investment in real estate or trade licence required. This move marks a dramatic departure from the UAE’s earlier Golden Visa rules, which required at least AED 2 million in real estate or a significant business investment to qualify. The new pathway now opens the door for a wider range of Indian…

07 Jul

Banks Waive Minimum Balance Rule as Customers Shift Funds Elsewhere, Says Chidambaram

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessbank penalties, minimum balance rule, P Chidambaram, RBI guidelines, savings accounts

New Delhi, July 7, 2025: Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday lauded a consumer-driven shift that has forced at least five banks to waive the controversial minimum balance requirement on savings accounts. He noted that while reason had failed to sway banks, market economics had finally succeeded.In a post on X, Chidambaram criticized the "obnoxious" minimum balance rule, stating that several banks had profited by penalizing customers who failed to maintain a minimum balance. “Some banks earned hundreds of crores of rupees a year under this obnoxious rule,” he wrote, emphasizing that banks had long…