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23 Jan

Shimla covered with thick blanket of snow, widespread snowfall across Himachal; dry spell ends

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National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh experienced its first widespread snowfall of the season on Friday, finally breaking a nearly three-month-long dry period across the state. Although higher regions such as Lahaul and Spiti and parts of Chamba had witnessed snowfall earlier, most mountain areas had remained dry until now. The fresh spell of snow has now reached several regions, bringing a major change in weather conditions. Snowfall was reported not only in the high-altitude areas of Shimla and Kinnaur but also in parts of the state capital. Several upper regions of Shimla district, including Chopal, Rampur, Narkanda, Khadapathar and…

23 Jan

Western disturbance triggers rain across North India, snowfall across Kashmir and Himachal

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National Times Bureau :- A sudden change in weather conditions swept across large parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) early Friday morning as light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, brought much-needed relief from unseasonably warm conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said cloudy skies are likely to persist throughout the day, with intermittent spells of rain expected in several areas. At 4.50 am, the IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi, warning of short-duration but intense showers coupled with moderate thunderstorm activity. According to the weather office, multiple pockets of the city…

22 Jan

Weather alert: Mercury set to rise, Western Disturbances to bring heavy rainfall in North

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National Times Bureau :- A notable shift in weather conditions is on the cards as a strong western disturbance moves in, affecting northern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh on January 22. Minimum temperatures across northwest India are expected to rise gradually by two to four degrees Celsius over the next two days, offering relief from the prevailing cold wave. In Delhi, temperatures are likely to climb, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a maximum of around 21 degrees Celsius. Himachal Pradesh…

22 Jan

Two killed, several injured in bus-truck collision in Andhra Pradesh

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National Times Bureau :- At least two people were killed and seveal others injured in the early hours of Thursday after a speeding truck collided with a private bus in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district. The bus was travelling from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh to Hyderabad in Telangana when its right-side tyre burst. The collision caused both the bus and the truck to burst into flames. Local residents, along with the bus cleaner and conductor, smashed the windows and helped rescue passengers trapped inside. The crash led to major traffic disruption for several hours as fire services and police worked relentlessly…

22 Jan

Sajjan Kumar Found Not Guilty in Delhi Case Linked to 1984 Riot Allegations

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A Delhi court on Thursday cleared former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar of charges connected to alleged incidents of violence in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The decision brings an end to this particular case, which examined accusations of provocation and unrest in parts of West Delhi nearly four decades ago. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh delivered the verdict in open court, announcing Kumar’s acquittal through a short oral ruling. The court has stated that a detailed judgment explaining the reasoning behind the decision will be issued separately. The case focused on…

21 Jan

IAF Trainer Aircraft Crashes into Pond in Prayagraj, Probe Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadefence news, IAF trainer aircraft, Indian Air Force, Prayagraj crash, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj, January 21, 2026: A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Wednesday, triggering an immediate response from emergency agencies and defence authorities.Officials said details regarding the exact cause of the crash, the precise location, and the condition of those on board are yet to be confirmed. They added that more information would be shared after preliminary assessments are completed.Rescue operations were launched soon after the incident, with teams from the local administration and emergency services rushing to the spot. The Indian Air Force has also initiated standard procedures…

21 Jan

Supreme Court Seeks Time-Bound Action Plans to Implement Long-Term Measures on Delhi-NCR Air Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality Index, CAQM, Delhi-NCR air pollution, Supreme Court, vehicle emissions

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, the Delhi government and other concerned agencies to submit detailed action plans within four weeks, outlining how they will implement long-term measures to tackle the worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, issued the direction after examining a status report filed by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati on behalf of the Commission for Air Quality Management.The court was informed that the CAQM has recommended 15 long-term measures and has…

21 Jan

Republic Day Rehearsals to Temporarily Halt Flights at Delhi IGI Airport from Jan 21–26

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New Delhi ( Gurpreet Singh): Air travel through Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi, is expected to face notable disruptions between January 21 and January 26, as aviation authorities implement temporary restrictions ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations.According to an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), all flight operations both arrivals and departures, will be paused daily from 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM during this six-day period. The suspension is required to facilitate security drills, parade rehearsals, and Indian Air Force flypast practices, which are an integral part of Republic Day preparations. The daily shutdown of approximately 2 hours and 25…

21 Jan

Sector 32 pharmacy firing: Two gangsters shot in police encounter in Chandigarh, one arrested

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, two gangsters were shot in a police encounter and one arrested in connection with firing at Sector 32 pharmacy firing. The injured have been admitted to hospital for treatment. The gangsters were reportedly associated with the Saba gang and had also threatened a businessman a few days ago. The gangsgters were shot after a brief chase. All three were travelling in a car, which then crashed into a pole, injuring all three. During the subsequent exchange of fire, two accused — identified as Rahul and Ricky — were shot in leg, while…

20 Jan

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP national president, succeeds JP Nadda; becomes youngest leader ever to hold top post

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National Times Bureau :- Nitin Nabin on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the national president of the BJP, succeeding JP Nadda, who is currently serving as a Union minister. At 45, Nabin becomes the youngest leader ever to hold the top organisational post in the party. The change of guard took place at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and several other senior leaders from across the country. Ahead of officially taking charge, Nabin visited prominent religious sites in the…