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24 Nov

Indian National Convicted for Harassing Teen Girls in Canada, Faces Deportation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Ontariocriminal harassment, Jagjit Singh, Sarnia high school, teen harassment

Sarnia, Canada (Rajeev Sharma): Jagjit Singh, a 51-year-old Indian visiting Canada on a six-month visa to see his newborn grandchild, has been found guilty of criminal harassment for targeting two teenage girls outside a high school in Sarnia, Ontario. Following the conviction, he has been ordered to leave the country and is permanently banned from returning.Court records show that between September 8 and 11, Singh repeatedly approached students in the school’s smoking area, attempting to take photos and discussing drugs and alcohol, despite not speaking English. One of the victims recalled agreeing to a photograph, only for Singh to invade…

24 Nov

Al Falah University Students Demand Rebranding Amid Red Fort Blast Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAl Falah University, Red Fort blast, student protest, university rebranding

Faridabad, November 24, 2025: Students at Al Falah University have called for a rebranding of their institution following the arrests of several doctors teaching at the university for allegedly orchestrating the Red Fort blast. On Sunday, students gathered on campus to voice their concerns, a day after anxious parents met university authorities seeking clarity.The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has already issued a show-cause notice to Al Falah University, placing its accreditation under scrutiny. Despite this, students say they have received no further guidance and fear their academic and professional futures are at risk.With the university continuing its operations,…

24 Nov

Justice Surya Kant Takes Charge as CJI, Outlines Priorities for Supreme Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacase backlog, Chief Justice of India, CJI, Judicial Appointments, Justice Surya Kant, Supreme Court

New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, was on Monday sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath in Hindi during a brief ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am.Justice Kant succeeds Justice BR Gavai, who retired on November 23 after serving just over six months. Justice Gavai had recommended Justice Kant as his successor on October 27, and the President appointed him on October 30. Elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Kant will hold the position of CJI for…

23 Nov

Centre Rules Out Chandigarh-Related Bill for Winter Session, Says No Final Decision Taken

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabArticle 240, Chandigarh Administration, MHA clarification, Winter Session

New Delhi, November 23,2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday dismissed speculation surrounding changes to Chandigarh’s administrative structure, confirming that the Central government has no plan to introduce any bill on the issue in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.In a detailed clarification, the ministry said that the ongoing proposal is limited to easing the process of law-making for the Union Territory. Officials noted that the proposal is still under scrutiny within the Central government and that “no final decision” has been reached so far.The statement comes amid heightened political activity in Punjab, where opposition leaders and state parties…

23 Nov

Centre’s bill on Chandigarh: Akali Dal convenes emergency meeting of Core Committee on November 24

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabMeeting, Shromni akali dal

National Times Bureau :- Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened a emergency meeting of party's Core Committee on November 24 to evolve strategy in view of Centre's proposed 131st amendment bill which aims to convert Chandigarh into permanent UT. This was disclosed by party Senior Vice President Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema in a tweet.

22 Nov

India to Implement Nationwide Caller Name Display (CNAP) by December to Combat Rising Fraud

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCNAP, Fraud, India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India is set to launch the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service nationwide by December 2025, in a bid to bolster mobile security and counter the escalating threat of cyber fraud. Following successful trials in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed all telecom operators to prepare their networks for nationwide activation by November 30, with full-scale implementation scheduled for December 15.The CNAP feature will display the verified name of the caller, sourced directly from official telecom KYC records, providing users with reliable caller identification, akin to Truecaller, but backed by government-regulated data.…

22 Nov

Modi Announces Australia-Canada-India Tech Alliance, Calls for Global Rethink on Development Goals

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsACITI Partnership, Australia Canada India, G20 summit, Narendra Modi, technology collaboration

Johannesburg, November 22 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a major trilateral technology partnership involving India, Australia and Canada, aimed at boosting cooperation in emerging technologies, clean energy and artificial intelligence.The new framework, titled the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership, was announced after Modi’s meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.Modi shared details of the initiative on X, describing it as a collaboration that will unite democratic partners across three continents and strengthen supply-chain diversification while accelerating innovation in critical technologies. He said the…

22 Nov

Centre Lists Constitutional Amendment Bill to Bring Chandigarh Under Article 240 Powers

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, PunjabArticle 240, Chandigarh Administration, Constitution 131st Amendment Bill 2025

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— The Union Government has proposed a significant constitutional change that would place Chandigarh under the direct rule-making powers of the President, bringing it in line with other Union Territories that function without their own legislatures. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, has been listed for introduction in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, starting December 1.The Bill seeks to include Chandigarh under Article 240, which allows the President to frame regulations for the administration, governance, and development of specific Union Territories such as Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and…

22 Nov

Modi Urges Global Shift in Development Goals, Proposes New G20 Initiatives on Drug-Terror Nexus and Health Response

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadrug-terror nexus, G20 summit, Narendra Modi, traditional knowledge repository

New Delhi/Brasília, November 23, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a significant overhaul of global development standards and urged G20 members to adopt a more inclusive and sustainable model of growth. Speaking at the opening session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting, he also proposed new international initiatives aimed at tackling the drug-terror nexus, strengthening global health preparedness and preserving traditional knowledge systems.Modi stressed that the world must “revisit development parameters” and prioritise progress that benefits all sections of society. He said India’s civilisational philosophy, particularly the concept of Integral Humanism, offers a guiding framework for equitable…

22 Nov

Centre to Introduce Atomic Energy Bill, Higher Education Reforms & 8 Other Key Laws in Winter Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAtomic Energy Bill, higher education reform, winter session Parliament

New Delhi, November 22, 2025 — The Central government has proposed 10 new legislations for the upcoming winter session of Parliament, starting December 1, including the landmark Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, which would allow greater private-sector participation in India’s civil nuclear sector.Key bills expected to be introduced: Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, to regulate atomic energy use and open the sector to private players. Higher Education Commission of India Bill, aiming to establish an independent regulatory body to grant greater autonomy and improve quality in higher education institutions. National Highways (Amendment) Bill, to simplify and speed up land acquisition for national…