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15 Feb

Doctors Accused of Building ‘White-Collar’ Terror Network; NIA Probes ‘Ansar Interim’ Plot

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, NIA

Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A group of highly educated professionals, including medical practitioners, allegedly created a covert terror outfit aimed at carrying out attacks in Jammu and Kashmir as well as other parts of the country, officials revealed on Sunday. The module, described by investigators as a “white-collar” network due to the professional backgrounds of its members, is now under the scanner of the National Investigation Agency. According to police sources, the accused had been undergoing a process of radicalisation since 2016. In April 2022, several of them reportedly met at Eidgah in downtown Srinagar and agreed to establish a new…

14 Feb

Cabinet Clears Rs.18,509-Crore Rail Line Expansion Projects to Boost Capacity and Connectivity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAshwini Vaishnaw announcement, CCEA railway approval, Delhi Ambala rail expansion, Indian Railways capacity boost, Narendra Modi infrastructure projects

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three major railway infrastructure projects with a combined outlay of ₹18,509 crore. The initiatives are aimed at expanding track capacity and improving operational efficiency across key corridors in multiple states. The sanctioned projects include the addition of third and fourth railway lines on the Kasara–Manmad, Delhi–Ambala, and Bellary–Hosapete routes. Together, the works will expand the network of Indian Railways by approximately 389 km, covering 12 districts in Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Delhi–Ambala Project Gains Strategic Importance The 194-km Delhi–Ambala corridor,…

14 Feb

SIT Nears Completion of Sabarimala Gold Loss Investigation, Says Kerala DGP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaKerala DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar, Kerala High Court monitoring, Sabarimala gold investigation, Sabarimala Temple gold case

Thiruvananthapuram (Gurpreet Singh): Kerala’s State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar on Saturday announced that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) examining the alleged gold loss at Sabarimala has almost wrapped up its work, with the probe progressing in an orderly manner. Speaking to the media, the Director General of Police said the investigation is being carried out under the close watch of the Kerala High Court, which is overseeing the proceedings to ensure transparency and accountability. According to Chandrasekhar, the SIT has conducted a thorough inquiry and is now in the final phase of completing its findings. Allegations Linked to Temple Gold…

14 Feb

Hearings Conclude for ‘Logical Discrepancy’ Cases in West Bengal; Final Electoral Rolls on February 28

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission of India, logical discrepancy hearings, SIR exercise, West Bengal electoral roll revision

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The hearing process for “logical discrepancy” cases under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise concluded across West Bengal on Saturday, a senior official of the Election Commission of India said. The final electoral rolls are now scheduled to be published on February 28. The hearings, which began on December 27, were conducted at designated camps set up in schools, club premises and government buildings throughout the state. The exercise aimed to address omissions, spelling errors and other inconsistencies detected in the draft voter list. According to the official, election authorities will scrutinise submitted documents until February 21…

14 Feb

PM Modi Inaugurates Major Infrastructure Projects in Assam Ahead of Assembly Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBrahmaputra bridge Guwahati, Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu inauguration, Narendra Modi Assam visit

Guwahati (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a series of infrastructure and development projects in Assam, including a new bridge over the Brahmaputra, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati and a National Data Centre for the northeastern region. The projects, unveiled months before the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, are aimed at enhancing connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, boosting higher education and improving urban public transport. During his day-long visit, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane extradosed Prestressed Concrete bridge constructed at an estimated cost of ₹3,030 crore. The bridge connects Guwahati with…

14 Feb

Rahul Gandhi Alleges India-US Trade Deal Harms Cotton Farmers, Textile Exporters

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacotton farmers impact, India-US interim trade deal, Rahul Gandhi statement, textile exporters tariff issue

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Centre of misleading the public over the interim India-US trade arrangement, alleging that the agreement would adversely impact cotton farmers and textile exporters. In a post on X, Gandhi claimed the government had failed to safeguard the interests of both sectors. He argued that a forward-looking administration would have secured terms that ensured mutual growth and stability rather than creating uncertainty. Referring to tariff differences, Gandhi said Indian garment exports face an 18 per cent tariff in the United States, while Bangladesh reportedly…

14 Feb

A Dark Chapter in History: Seven Years After Pulwama, the Sacrifice That Stirred the Soul of the Nation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingBlack Day, Pulwama Attack

National Times Bureau :- The Pulwama terror attack remains one of the most defining and painful chapters in India’s modern security history. On February 14, 2019, a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel travelling from Jammu to Srinagar was targeted in a suicide bombing at Lethpora in South Kashmir. An explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a bus carrying security personnel, killing 40 brave soldiers. The attack was not merely a tragic loss of lives; it marked a turning point in India’s counter-terrorism approach. It triggered nationwide grief and outrage, forcing a fundamental shift in how India responds to cross-border…

14 Feb

Mohali youth dies in Mexico after alleged agent fraud; body brought home after four-month legal battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsDied, Mexico, Mohali, Youth

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old man from Samgoli village in Mohali died in Mexico after allegedly being kept without proper food and water, while trying to reach the United States through the illegal “donkey route.” His body remained in a Mexican mortuary for nearly four months due to documentation fraud, before finally being brought back to India. The deceased, identified as Hardeep Singh, had left his home in July 2024 with hopes of earning in US dollars and supporting his family. According to relatives, the family paid nearly Rs 38 lakh to travel agents who promised to send him…

14 Feb

Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US to murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaGurpatwant Singh Pannu, Nikhil Gupta

National Times Bureau :- Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges linked to an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy targeting Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. According to the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, the 54-year-old admitted guilt on three counts, murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges together carry a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. Nikhil Gupta entered his plea before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court on Friday. His legal team did not immediately issue a statement…

13 Feb

26 Injured in Nagaland Clash Over Land Dispute; Security Deployed, Situation Under Control

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChakhroma Public Organisation, Chumoukedima clash, Medziphema unrest, Moava village land dispute, Nagaland violence

Kohima, Feb. 13: At least 26 people were injured in a violent clash triggered by a long-standing land dispute in Nagaland’s Chumoukedima district on Friday, officials said. The incident occurred in Moava village under the Medziphema sub-division during the morning hours, leading to injuries to government personnel and local residents. Police said the situation has since been brought under control. Security forces have been deployed in the area and traffic movement has returned to normal. “The situation is presently under control. Security forces have been deployed, and normal traffic movement has been restored. The public is advised to maintain peace…