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29 Nov

Over 100 killed, several missing as Cyclone Ditwah causes widespread damage in Sri Lanka

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National Times Bureau :- Cyclone Ditwah has caused heavy rains and floods in Sri Lanka, killing over 100 people so far, while 130 others are still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Saturday. Relief work is in progress and about 44,000 people have been moved to government shelters after their homes were damaged or destroyed during a week of nonstop rain. The cyclone is now moving away from Sri Lanka toward India, but it has already caused major destruction, officials said. Armed forces are helping with rescue and relief efforts. Although the cyclone hit land on Wednesday, the…

29 Nov

Massive search operation launched in J&K’s Udhampur after suspected terrorists seek food at Bakerwal home

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National Times Bureau :- A major multi-agency search operation has been launched in the upper reaches of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district after a Bakerwal family reported that three unidentified men, suspected to be terrorists, approached their home late at night and asked for food. The incident occurred in the remote Chingla-Balotha village, located in the higher terrain of Basantgarh. According to officials, the house owner panicked, fled the premises and immediately informed the police. Security forces swiftly reached the area, triggering a large-scale cordon-and-search operation across dense forests and steep terrain. “Inputs indicate the presence of two…

29 Nov

India Prepares Major Overhaul of Disease Tracking With Predictive Surveillance Push

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India is gearing up for a significant transformation in the way it monitors and responds to infectious diseases, with health authorities set to adopt a predictive surveillance model powered by advanced digital tools and artificial intelligence. The new system aims to identify potential outbreaks earlier than ever before, replacing the long-standing practice of detecting clusters only after they appear. The shift is centred on strengthening the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP), which will serve as the single hub for all national disease reports. Dr. Ranjan Das, Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), said…

29 Nov

Smoggy Saturday: Capital’s Air Quality Slips Back Into ‘Very Poor’ Zone

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi greeted the weekend under a thick layer of haze, with pollution levels once again breaching the “very poor” threshold. The city’s Air Quality Index stood at 332 on Saturday morning, indicating continued deterioration in overall air quality. The latest figures from the Central Pollution Control Board showed a slight improvement compared to Friday, when the AQI was measured at 369. While the drop is noticeable, it offers little comfort, as the air remains unsafe for prolonged outdoor exposure, especially for those with breathing ailments. India’s air-quality scale categorizes readings up to 50 as “good” and…

28 Nov

Dhami Holds Unprecedented Ganga Ghat Meeting With Akharas To Shape A ‘Historic’ Kumbh 2027

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Haridwar, November 28, 2025: Haridwar witnessed a rare moment on Thursday when Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Acharyas and saints from all 13 Akharas on the banks of the River Ganga to review preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela. It was the first time a Chief Minister convened such a discussion directly at a Ganga ghat, signaling the government’s intent to make the upcoming Kumbh one of the most spiritually significant events in recent decades.Dhami sought guidance from the saint community and assured them that their traditions, requirements and convenience would remain central to all planning. Saints expressed…

28 Nov

Putin to Visit India on December 4–5 for High-Level Bilateral Talks

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025— Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on December 4–5, the Kremlin confirmed on Friday, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is expected to strengthen India-Russia ties and expand cooperation across key sectors including defence, energy, trade and technology.Officials said both leaders will hold wide-ranging discussions on boosting strategic collaboration. The trip comes at a time when New Delhi and Moscow are seeking to deepen engagement amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

28 Nov

SC Seeks Centre, Haryana’s Response on Alleged “Period Verification” of Women Workers at MDU

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New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Union Government, the Haryana administration, and multiple officials to respond to a petition demanding an investigation into shocking claims that women sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, were asked to provide photographic evidence of menstruation to justify their absence from duty. A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan, expressing dismay over the allegations, remarked that the incident pointed to a deeply troubling attitude toward women in the workplace. “If someone was unable to do heavy work, another person could have been assigned. This sort…

28 Nov

PM Modi Unveils 77-Foot Bronze Statue of Lord Ram in Goa, Calls for Unity and Cultural Confidence

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Partagali (Goa): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated a towering 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram to the nation during an event marking 550 years of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt, one of India’s oldest monastic centres. The ceremony, held in South Goa’s Partagali, drew large crowds and included the launch of a Ramayana-themed park. Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said that India’s long-term progress depends on collective resolve and social cohesion. “For a country to move decisively toward a developed future, its people must stand together,” he told the gathering, adding that the nation is…

28 Nov

India’s Economy Surges to 8.2% in Q2, Manufacturing Leads the Upswing

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s economic engine picked up speed in the July–September quarter, logging an 8.2% expansion—its fastest pace in a year and a half—driven largely by a sharp rebound in factory output and a buoyant services industry. The latest figures from the National Statistics Office (NSO) show that the country has strengthened its position as the world’s quickest-growing major economy, far outpacing China’s 4.8% growth during the same period. The second-quarter performance marks a step up from the 7.8% growth recorded in the previous three months and a sizable leap from the 5.6% seen a year earlier. The…

28 Nov

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Chandigarh Station Redevelopment Work

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, today undertook a comprehensive inspection of the ongoing redevelopment work at the Chandigarh Railway Station. The Minister was briefed by senior officials regarding the progress of the station's modernization project. Following the detailed review, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed his satisfaction with the progress of redevelopment of Chandigarh station. During the inspection, Shri Ravneet Singh, Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Shri Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager Northern Railway and senior officials were present. While addressing the media at Chandigarh…