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25 Nov

Moving at 100-120km/h: Flight operations hit as Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches Delhi

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National Times Bureau :- A plume of volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano reached Delhi around 11 pm on Monday. Forecasters had been tracking the cloud for a day as it moved across the Red Sea and headed toward northwest India at nearly 130 kmph. Flight operation have been majorly hit while Indian airports and airlines were warned to prepare for possible disruptions caused by a volcanic ash plume drifting from Ethiopia. The ash cloud is now moving across northern India. The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on Sunday for the first time in almost 12,000 years, sending large ash…

25 Nov

PM Modi hoists sacred saffron flag at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir during grand Dhwaj Arohan ceremony

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hoisted a sacred saffron flag atop the newly completed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya during the traditional Dhwaj Arohan ceremony, marking another historic milestone in the construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple. The ceremonial flag hoisting took place during the highly auspicious Abhijeet Muhurat, in the presence of saints, dignitaries and key members of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The event was held under tight security and carefully planned arrangements, with access limited to invited guests holding QR-based passes. The Prime Minister hoisted a 22-foot-long triangular saffron religious…

25 Nov

Six-year-old mauled by neighbour’s pitbull, ear torn off; dog owner arrested

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National Times Bureau :- A six-year-old boy was left critically injured after neighbour's pitbull dog mauled him while he was playing outside his house in northwest Delhi’s Prem Nagar. The incident was captured in CCTV, showed the boy chasing a ball when the dog broke free and bit him, tearing off his ear. The dog owner has been arrested. The dog belongs to Rajesh Pal, 50, a tailor by profession. According to a senior police officer, a case has been registered under sections 291 (negligent conduct with respect to animals) and 125(b) (rash or negligent act endangering life and safety…

25 Nov

Delhi Mandates 50% Office Attendance as Air Quality Plummets to ‘Severe’ Levels

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCAQM, Delhi pollution, GRAP Stage III, Office Attendance Cap, Work from home

New Delhi, November 25, 2025: In a stern measure to combat alarmingly high air pollution, the Delhi government has ordered all government and private offices to operate with only 50% of their staff physically present on-site, with the remaining workforce required to work from home (WFH). This directive falls under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which was recently enforced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The government's order explicitly mandates all departments to ensure strict adherence to the 50% attendance cap to significantly reduce vehicular movement and curb pollution across the National Capital Territory.…

25 Nov

PM Modi to Unfurl Saffron Flag at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple During Historic Ayodhya Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAyodhya, Narendra Modi, Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Saffron Flag Ceremony

Ayodhya, November 25, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in Ayodhya on Tuesday for a landmark ceremony at the newly completed Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, where he will hoist a traditional saffron flag on the temple’s shikhar. The event marks a major milestone in the temple’s long-awaited construction.Modi will begin his visit at the Sapt Mandir complex, home to temples dedicated to Maharshi Vashishtha, Maharshi Vishwamitra, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Valmiki, Devi Ahilya, Nishadraj Guha and Mata Shabari. From there, he will visit the Sheshavtar Mandir.The Prime Minister will then offer prayers at Mata Annapurna Mandir before heading to the Ram…

24 Nov

Bollywood Icon Dharmendra Dies at 89 in Mumbai

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBollywood veteran dies, Dharmendra 89, Dharmendra passes away

Mumbai, November 24, 2025: Veteran film star Dharmendra passed away on Monday at the age of 89, according to news agency IANS. The actor is said to have died at his Mumbai residence around 1 pm.Following the news, an ambulance arrived at his home, and security personnel increased their presence outside the property. Barricades have been set up as people began gathering near the residence.Tight security measures have also been arranged at the Vile Parle crematorium, where preparations for the final rites are underway.

24 Nov

Canada Moves to Modernize Citizenship-by-Descent Law as Bill C-3 Receives Royal Assent

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaBill C-3, Canada citizenship reform, citizenship by descent, first-generation limit

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has taken a major step toward updating its citizenship-by-descent rules after Bill C-3, an amendment to the Citizenship Act, received royal assent. The federal government said the move will make the law more inclusive while preserving the integrity and value of Canadian citizenship. The change is expected to impact thousands of families of Indian origin who have long struggled with the existing restrictions.According to the government’s announcement, once the law officially comes into effect, citizenship will be granted to individuals who were born before that date but would have been Canadian if not for the first-generation…

24 Nov

Sidhu Moosewala’s new song ‘Barota’ to release soon; poster out

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National Times Bureau :- Punjabi music lovers are once again gearing up for an emotional moment as a new track by late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala is set to release soon. The first poster of the song has already gone viral on social media, creating massive anticipation among fans. The poster features a large tree with guns hanging upside down using ropes, a symbolic and striking visual that has fueled curiosity and speculation among followers. Sidhu Moosewala’s father, Balkaur Singh, confirmed that the song will be released on or before November 30. He further shared that the song has already…

24 Nov

Delhi pollution protest turns violent as agitators spray chilli pepper on cops, 15 detained

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National Times Bureau :- A protest in Delhi against deteriorating air quality turned violent after agitators clashed with police personnel at India Gate on Sunday. Several protestors reportedly threw chilli powder at police personnel who were attempting to remove the agitators. Police said that the protesters near the C-Hexagon area blocked ambulances and medical staff from moving ahead. On the other hand, the protesters accused the government of “trying to silence people” whenever they speak up about issues. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is getting worse, and the polluted air is creating major health risks for people living in the…

24 Nov

President Murmu Administers Oath to India’s 53rd Chief Justice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNew Chief Justice, Surya Kant

National Times Bureau :- Justice Surya Kant was sworn in on Monday as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, starting what will be a nearly 15-month term in the country’s top judicial post. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath, and several leaders—including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla—were present. He took over the role from Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, after being officially appointed under Article 124(2) of the Constitution based on the former Chief Justice’s recommendation. Justice Surya Kant will serve until February 9, 2027, when he turns…