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28 Jan

Chandigarh schools receive bomb threat emails; premises evacuated, search op underway

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National Times Bureau :- Several private and government schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, triggering panic among the students and the administration. The emails threatening bomb on school premises triggered evacuation with deployment of several police officials teams and bomb disposal squad.

28 Jan

Ajit Pawar Dead After Aircraft Mishap During Baramati Landing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAjit Pawar

Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP figure Ajit Pawar was killed on Wednesday after the aircraft he was travelling in met with an accident while attempting to land in Baramati. The incident occurred earlier in the day and prompted an immediate emergency response from local authorities. People present near the landing area reported that the aircraft encountered trouble moments before touchdown, leading to a crash landing. Pawar, who is 66 years old, was promptly evacuated from the site and taken to a hospital for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries. The deputy chief minister had…

27 Jan

SYL canal dispute: Haryana and Punjab CMs agree on official-level talks, Mann calls for new water pact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, PunjabMeeting, SYL Dispute

National Times Bureau :- In another attempt to break the long-standing deadlock over the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute, the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab held their third round of talks in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, focused on exploring possible solutions within the framework laid down by the Supreme Court. After the discussions, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his Punjab counterpart addressed the media jointly. ‘Positive atmosphere, meaningful dialogue’: Nayab Singh Saini Haryana CM Nayab Saini said the talks were held in a constructive and cordial environment. He stated that whenever…

27 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Likely to Travel to India in Early March, Trade and Technology on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Ontario, TrendingMark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The visit, if confirmed, is anticipated to mark a significant step in strengthening economic and strategic engagement between the two countries. Reports indicate that the proposed visit could lead to multiple agreements spanning sectors such as uranium supply, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, was quoted as saying that discussions are also underway for cooperation in nuclear energy, oil and gas, environmental initiatives,…

27 Jan

Alberta Minister Rajan Sawhney Attends Republic Day Celebrations in Goa, Meets Indian and State Leaders

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, India, Trending

GOA (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Cabinet Minister Rajan Sawhney attended India’s Republic Day celebrations in the state of Goa as part of her official visit to India, joining senior Indian leadership including the Governor of Goa, the Chief Minister of Goa, several state ministers, and Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Minister Sawhney was accompanied by UCP party members Happy Maan and Jatinder Tatla from Alberta, who were also part of the delegation participating in the Republic Day event. Her visit forms part of Alberta’s international outreach aimed at strengthening…

26 Jan

Char Dham entry restrictions for non-Hindus proposed by Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBadrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee, Char Dham, non-Hindus entry, Uttarakhand temples

Dehradun, January 26, 2026: The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has proposed restricting the entry of non-Hindus at the Char Dham shrines and several other major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, a move that has sparked fresh debate around religious traditions, constitutional values and access to sacred spaces. BKTC chairman Hemant Dwivedi said that revered shrines such as Badrinath and Kedarnath are not tourist destinations but the highest spiritual centres of Sanatan Dharma. He emphasised that entry into these temples should be governed by long-standing religious traditions rather than being treated as a civil or tourism-related right. Dwivedi stated that prominent religious…

26 Jan

Canada PM Mark Carney Likely to Visit India in Early March; Major Deals Expected Across Energy, Minerals and Tech

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaCanada energy ties, critical minerals, India Canada relations, Mark Carney India visit, nuclear cooperation, uranium supply deal

New Delh/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is likely to visit India in the first week of March, with several agreements expected to be signed across energy, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation and emerging technologies, India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik told news agency Reuters. The proposed visit is being seen as a significant step in Canada’s effort to diversify its trade and strategic partnerships beyond the United States, which remains its largest trading partner. Officials on both sides are working towards finalising a comprehensive package of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to Patnaik, Prime Minister…

26 Jan

Tejaswi Yadav appointed national working president of Rashtriya Janata Dal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaRashtriya Janata Dal, Tejaswi Yadav

National Times Bureau :- The Rashtriya Janata Dal on Sunday appointed Tejaswi Yadav as its national working president, marking a significant general shift The announcement was made during the opening session of the RJD’s national executive meeting in Patna earlier in the day, where party president Lalu Prasad Yadav officially handed over the appointment letter to his son in the presence of senior leaders. His wife, Rabri Devi, also attended the event. The RJD shared photos from the ceremony on its official X account, captioning them: “A new chapter begins! Tejashwi Yadav has been named National Executive President of the…

26 Jan

Google Doodle celebrates 77th Republic Day with ISRO themed illustration

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGoogle Doodle, Republic Day

National Times Bureau :- Google marked India’s 77th Republic Day with a special doodle inspired by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), celebrating a landmark year for the country’s space program. The tribute highlights major ISRO missions, including Gaganyaan and Chandrayaan. Google India’s post on X read, “Dreaming, exploring, and reaching for the stars… here’s to ISRO’s spirit of exploration.” The Republic Day 2026 Google Doodle features satellites, orbital paths, and other space-themed visuals creatively embedded into the letters of “GOOGLE.” While Google has not provided an official explanation of the design, the artwork reflects India’s growing achievements in space…

26 Jan

Punjab Cop stabbed to death by unknown assailants in Patiala’s Nabha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabHead Constable, Murder, Patiala, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In another case of deteriorating law and order in the state, a Punjab Police head constable was allegedly attacked with sharp-edged weapon by unidentified assailants in Patiala's Nabha on Sunday evening. The victim has been identified as Amandeep Singh, a head constable posted at Civil Lines in Patiala and a resident of Nabha. Kotwali Police Station in-charge Saurav Sabharwal said preliminary information indicates the attack followed a confrontation with the youths. He added that Singh’s brother is currently not in a condition to record a statement. The incident unfolded on Sunday evening around 8 pm when…