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Central Information Commissioner reviews RTI implementation in Punjab

Central Information Commissioner reviews RTI implementation in Punjab

National Times Bureau :- The Central Information Commissioner, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IFS (Retd.), today visited the Punjab State Information Commission Headquarters in Chandigarh. During his visit, he held a detailed and productive meeting with Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab, Inderpal Singh Dhanna, and State Information Commissioners of Punjab – Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth, Harpreet Sandhu along with Additional Chief Secretary D.K. Tiwari. The meeting focused on the effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, with special emphasis on institutional reforms, transparency, accountability, and strengthening mechanisms for efficient information delivery. V.K. Tiwari appreciated the work of the Punjab State…
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Indian tourist found dead under mysterious circumstances at music festival in Phuket

Indian tourist found dead under mysterious circumstances at music festival in Phuket

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old Indian national was found dead under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Phuket, Thailand. The cause behind the death has not been ascertained yet.   The incident occurred during the early hours of January 18, Sunday, in Phuket, where the three-day music festival attracted thousands of national and international tourists. The deceased has been identified as Jaisaksham, a 28-year-old Indian national. According to the reports, he was rushed to Thalang Hospital in Phuket’s Thalang district late on Saturday night after displaying disturbing behaviour following his visit to the Electric Daisy Carnival. Despite receiving…
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Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended over alleged obscene videos

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended over alleged obscene videos

National Times Bureau :- The Karnataka government on Tuesday placed senior DGP-rank officer Ramachandra Rao under suspension after a video allegedly showing him in intimate moments with multiple women inside his office went viral on social media.  The move followed mounting controversy and public outrage over the officer’s alleged conduct while on duty. The matter reached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday, who sought a detailed briefing from the concerned department. By the next day, the state government decided to suspend the senior police official. Sources said the Chief Minister was angered after viewing the footage and asked for an explanation…
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Delhi on high alert: Security beefed up after posters of wanted terrorists put up at metro stations, markets

Delhi on high alert: Security beefed up after posters of wanted terrorists put up at metro stations, markets

National Times Bureau :- Days before the Republic Day, the national capital has been put on high alert as the security agencies intensified surveillance to prevent any untoward incident.  According to police officials, the posters primarily feature suspects linked to terror outfits such as Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Al-Qaeda. The move aims to involve the public in identifying potential threats, as millions of commuters pass through major transit hubs every day. Police officials said the posters highlight individuals associated with terror organisations like Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Al-Qaeda. The purpose is to encourage public participation in identifying possible threats, as…
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Modi Targets TMC Over National Security, Calls for Change in West Bengal

Modi Targets TMC Over National Security, Calls for Change in West Bengal

New Delhi, January 18, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, accusing it of compromising national security for vote-bank politics and asserting that a change in leadership was necessary to ensure development and effective governance in the state. Addressing a public rally in Singur in Hooghly district, Modi alleged that the TMC was shielding illegal infiltrators and failing to cooperate with the Centre on crucial security-related measures, including the fencing of international borders. He claimed that repeated requests by the central government for land required for border-fencing…
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IndiGo Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Bomb Threat, All 222 Passengers Safe

IndiGo Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Bomb Threat, All 222 Passengers Safe

National Times Bureau :- An IndiGo Airlines flight traveling from Delhi to Bagdogra was forced to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport on the morning of 18 January 2026 after a bomb threat was reported. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E-6650, was carrying 222 passengers, including eight infants, along with two pilots and five cabin crew members. As a precaution, the plane was diverted from its original route and landed safely at Lucknow at around 9:17 am. Airport officials said Air Traffic Control received information about the threat at approximately 8:46 am. Immediately after landing, the aircraft was moved…
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DGCA slaps fine of Rs 22 crore on Indigo over massive flights disruptions in December

DGCA slaps fine of Rs 22 crore on Indigo over massive flights disruptions in December

National Times Bureau :- The civil aviation regulator DGCA has levied a penalty of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo and initiated strict action against its senior leadership after an investigation uncovered major planning, operational and regulatory failures that contributed to the widespread flight disruptions in December 2025. Between December 3 and 5, IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights and delayed another 1,852, leaving more than three lakh passengers stranded at airports nationwide. InterGlobe Aviation Ltd — IndiGo’s parent company — confirmed receiving the DGCA’s orders and said in a statement that the board and management would carefully review them and take appropriate steps.…
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Republic Day Vigil Heightened as Agencies Flag Possible Threats From Extremist Groups

Republic Day Vigil Heightened as Agencies Flag Possible Threats From Extremist Groups

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): With Republic Day celebrations drawing closer, intelligence agencies have sounded a cautionary note, warning of potential security threats from Khalistani and Bangladesh-linked extremist outfits. The advisory has prompted heightened vigilance in Delhi and several other cities, as authorities work to prevent any attempt to disrupt the national event. Officials familiar with the intelligence inputs said there is growing concern over the involvement of organised crime in terror-related activities. Punjab-based gangsters, they noted, are increasingly being drawn into the orbit of radical groups operating from abroad. These criminal elements are allegedly being used to provide local support, logistics…
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Delhi Forensic Lab Clears Atishi Video, Contradicts Punjab Police Claim

Delhi Forensic Lab Clears Atishi Video, Contradicts Punjab Police Claim

New Delhi, January 17, 2026— A fresh political controversy has emerged after the Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) declared a video linked to Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi as authentic, stating that no tampering or manipulation was detected in the footage. The video was sent for forensic examination to the Delhi FSL on the demand of the opposition, following which Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered an independent probe. The Delhi lab’s report has now concluded that the video is genuine and has not been edited or altered. The findings have triggered sharp questions, as the Punjab Police had…
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Two Kerala Tourists Drown After Slipping Into Frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh

Two Kerala Tourists Drown After Slipping Into Frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh

National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident was reported from Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district after two tourists from Kerala drowned in the frozen Sela Lake, one of the region’s most popular high-altitude tourist destinations. One body has been recovered, while search operations are continuing to trace the second missing tourist, police officials said. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a group of seven tourists from Kerala was visiting the lake, located at an altitude of over 13,000 feet. During the visit, one member of the group accidentally slipped on the icy surface of the frozen lake…
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