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Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Himachal, Uttarakhand; cold wave tightens grip across North India

Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Himachal, Uttarakhand; cold wave tightens grip across North India

National Times Bureau :- Heavy snowfall and rain in the hill states have severely disrupted normal life, with Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand bearing the brunt of extreme winter conditions. In Himachal Pradesh, intense snowfall on Wednesday pushed minimum temperatures in higher reaches to between -6°C and -1°C. The coldest spot was Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti district, where the mercury plunged to -6.1°C. The snowfall has crippled infrastructure across the state. As many as 885 roads, including four national highways, remain closed, while over 3,000 power transformers are non-functional. Water supply has also been badly hit due to frozen pipelines, leaving thousands…
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Punjab Local Bodies Headquarter also receives bomb threat; Security tightened

Punjab Local Bodies Headquarter also receives bomb threat; Security tightened

National Times Bureau :- Municipal Bhawan, the Punjab Local Bodies headquarter in Sector 35A, Chandigarh, also received a bomb threat on Thursday, triggering an immediate security response. The threat was sent via email. The Punjab Secretariat in Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, received a bomb threat on Tuesday. The threat was sent via email, following which security agencies immediately swung into action.
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Delhi Police SWAT commando dies after brutal assault by husband with dumbbell, murder case filed

Delhi Police SWAT commando dies after brutal assault by husband with dumbbell, murder case filed

National Times Bureau :- A 27-year-old woman officer of the Delhi Police’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit succumbed to severe head injuries days after she was allegedly attacked by her husband with a dumbbell during a domestic dispute in the national capital. The victim, identified as Kajal Chaudhary, was reportedly assaulted on January 22 after a heated argument over financial issues turned violent. The police said her husband, Ankur, who works as a clerk with the Ministry of Defence, struck her repeatedly with a heavy dumbbell, leaving her critically injured. She was rushed to hospital and remained under treatment for several…
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Records broken as gold touches Rs 1.75 lakh mark

Records broken as gold touches Rs 1.75 lakh mark

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Precious metal prices surged sharply in early trade on Thursday, with gold and silver hitting new lifetime highs in the domestic futures market amid a rally in global prices and a significant weakening of the rupee. Gold futures climbed by about 6 per cent to breach the Rs 1.75 lakh level, reaching Rs 1,75,869 per 10 grams during morning trade. Silver followed a similar trajectory, rising nearly 6 per cent to scale a fresh record of Rs 4,07,456 per kilogram. Traders attributed the sharp rise to strong momentum in overseas bullion markets, where prices have been…
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Energy, Critical Minerals to Anchor Renewed India-Canada Trade Relations: Canadian Minister

Energy, Critical Minerals to Anchor Renewed India-Canada Trade Relations: Canadian Minister

New Delhi/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Energy cooperation and critical minerals are set to form the foundation of renewed trade ties between India and Canada as the two countries move to reset relations after a prolonged diplomatic freeze, a senior Canadian minister has said. Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, said India’s rapidly growing energy demand presents a major opportunity for Canada, which has abundant reserves of oil, natural gas and critical minerals. Speaking to Bloomberg Television on the sidelines of India Energy Week in Goa on Wednesday, Hodgson said deeper energy links would strengthen both economies. Canada currently…
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India Energy Week 2026 opens in Goa with focus on sustainable transition and global partnerships

India Energy Week 2026 opens in Goa with focus on sustainable transition and global partnerships

Goa (Rajeev Sharma): Known primarily for its beaches and tourism, Goa this week emerged as a key hub for global energy discussions as India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 began on Tuesday, underlining India’s push for sustainable and secure energy partnerships. The message from the inaugural session was clear: the global energy transition can succeed only with consistent investment, broader cooperation and a pragmatic approach that keeps energy affordable for fast-growing economies. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, UAE Minister and ADNOC CEO Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant set the tone for the…
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Under U.S. Tariff Pressure, Carney Looks to India for Economic Reset

Under U.S. Tariff Pressure, Carney Looks to India for Economic Reset

Ottawa/New Delhi( Rajeev / Gurpreet) : Faing growing economic strain from U.S. trade tariffs, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is preparing a major diplomatic and trade outreach to India, signaling a strategic shift in Ottawa’s foreign economic policy. After years of frozen relations, Canada and India are now moving to reopen talks on a long-stalled free trade agreement, driven by shared concern over Washington’s protectionist measures. With Canadian exporters increasingly vulnerable to U.S. market decisions, India has emerged as a key alternative partner in Ottawa’s plan to diversify trade routes. Senior government sources say the proposed visit aims to repair…
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Panchkula News – One Killed, Three Injured as Thar Plunges into Gorge Near Morni

Panchkula News – One Killed, Three Injured as Thar Plunges into Gorge Near Morni

National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident was reported in the Morni area of Panchkula on Wednesday morning when a Thar vehicle lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The vehicle was returning from Morni towards Panchkula at the time of the incident. According to initial information, four people were travelling in the SUV. One occupant died on the spot due to the impact of the crash, while the remaining three sustained serious injuries. Police received information about the accident through Dial 112 early in the morning. Rescue teams and local police rushed to the scene and carried…
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House Warming Ceremony of Renowned Punjabi Artist Karamjit Anmol Held in Mohali

House Warming Ceremony of Renowned Punjabi Artist Karamjit Anmol Held in Mohali

Mohali (Rajeev Sharma/ Gurpreet Singh): Renowned Punjabi actor, director, and singer Karamjit Anmol organized a religious house warming ceremony at his new residence in Mohali to seek the blessings of Waheguru Ji. The ceremony included Akhand Path Sahib, followed by Kirtan and Guru Ka Langar, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his family’s life with spiritual devotion and gratitude. After the completion of the religious ceremony, several prominent personalities visited the residence to congratulate Karamjit Anmol and his family on their beautiful new home. Among those who extended their best wishes were the wife and sister of the…
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Massive avalanche hits tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg, no casualties reported

Massive avalanche hits tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg, no casualties reported

National Times Bureau :- A powerful avalanche struck the tourist destination of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir late on Tuesday night, triggering panic but causing no injuries, officials reported.  The incident occurred around 10:12 pm in Sonamarg, located in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. CCTV visuals captured a massive surge of snow cascading down the mountains and sweeping over multiple structures. Although the avalanche appeared intense and caused visible damage, authorities confirmed that no casualties have been recorded. Rescue teams and local officials promptly reached the area to evaluate the impact and monitor any potential threats. The avalanche followed…
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