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14 Nov

Nitish Kumar Looks to Extend His Record-Breaking Tenure as Bihar CM

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar, Nitish Kumar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): As the dust settles on the counting of votes in Bihar’s 2025 Assembly elections, all eyes are on Nitish Kumar, the state's longest-serving chief minister. With over two decades at the helm, the Janata Dal (United) leader is seeking another term, as his party leads in the early trends. Kumar, who first took office in 2000, has guided Bihar through various challenges, coalition governments, and shifting political dynamics. Known for his ability to maneuver through complex political waters, Kumar’s political longevity has made him one of the most prominent figures in Bihar’s modern political history. A Legacy…

14 Nov

Bihar Election Result 2025: Early Bihar Trends Show NDA Crossing Majority Mark

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): Initial trends from the ongoing counting of votes for the Bihar Assembly elections show the National Democratic Alliance opening up a commanding lead across the state. According to early updates from the Election Commission, the NDA is ahead in 140 seats, placing it clearly above the majority mark in the 243-member House. Within the ruling bloc, the JD(U) leads the pack with 62 seats, while the BJP is not far behind with 59. The LJP(RV) has secured leads in 15 constituencies, and HAMS in four, rounding out the alliance’s strong early performance. The Mahagathbandhan, meanwhile, is trailing…

14 Nov

Early Counting Shows NDA Gaining Momentum in Bihar Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

Patna (Rajeev Sharma): Initial figures from Friday’s vote count in Bihar indicate that the National Democratic Alliance is edging ahead of its rival, the Mahagathbandhan, as the state awaits the final outcome of its high-stakes Assembly elections. Counting teams began their work across all 243 constituencies under heavy security deployment. Officials reported that the examination of postal ballots was taken up first, before the sealed EVMs were opened around 8:30 a.m. The process is being conducted at 46 centres distributed across 38 districts. This election, held in two phases, is widely regarded as a referendum on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s…

14 Nov

Delhi Red Fort car blast: House of Dr Umar, who drove explosive-laden car, demolished in Pulwama

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDoctor, New Delhi, Red Fort blast, Updates

National Times Bureau :- Security forces have demolished the residence of Dr Umar Nabi, the man who drove the explosive-laden car involved in the recent blast in Delhi, officials confirmed on Friday. The structure in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district was razed during the intervening night of Thursday and Friday. The car explosion near Red Fort on Monday night claimed 13 lives and left several others injured. Investigators later identified the driver as Dr Umar Nabi after DNA samples recovered from the blast site matched those of his mother. Dr Umar, considered academically bright by his acquaintances, is believed to…

13 Nov

Canada and India Strengthen Bilateral Ties at G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

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Niagara (Rajeev Sharma): The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, to Canada today for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. This marks their third meeting of 2025, underscoring the growing momentum in the bilateral relationship between the two nations.Minister Anand expressed her heartfelt condolences to Minister Jaishankar following the tragic explosion in New Delhi, India, that claimed several lives. She reaffirmed Canada’s solidarity with the people of India during this difficult time. The two ministers engaged in constructive discussions on the ongoing law-enforcement dialogue between Canadian and Indian authorities. They also highlighted the…

13 Nov

New Toll Policy from November 15: Double Toll Without FASTag, Digital Payments to Get 25% Rebate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadigital payments, FASTag, highways, India transport, MoRTH, toll rules

New Delhi, November 13, 2025 — Beginning November 15, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will implement revised toll collection rules aimed at promoting digital payments and easing traffic flow across India’s highways.Under the new guidelines, any vehicle not equipped with a valid FASTag will be charged twice the normal toll rate if the payment is made in cash. In contrast, those who opt for UPI or other digital payment modes at toll plazas will pay only 1.25 times the standard amount. Vehicles using FASTag will continue to be charged the regular fee.For instance, if a vehicle’s standard…

13 Nov

Delhi Police Advise Early Arrival as Security Tightens Across the Capital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaairport checks, Delhi Police, metro safety, security alert, travel advisory

New Delhi, November 13, 2025: Amid heightened security arrangements throughout the national capital, the Delhi Police have urged travellers to reach major transport hubs well in advance of their scheduled departures to prevent inconvenience.Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range) Milind Dumbre said the advisory, issued on Wednesday, aims to ensure smooth and timely movement at airports, metro stations, and railway terminals. He emphasized that security checks have been intensified at all major transit points as a precautionary step.According to the advisory, passengers are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before train departures, twenty minutes ahead of metro services, and…

13 Nov

Red Fort Car Blast: DNA Test Confirms Driver Was Dr. Umar Muhammad

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National Times Bureau :- A major breakthrough has been made in the Red Fort car explosion case, with forensic tests confirming that the unidentified body recovered from the Hyundai i20 car belonged to Dr. Umar Muhammad, the suspected suicide bomber. DNA samples taken from the remains matched 100 percent with those of his mother, officials at AIIMS Forensic Department revealed. The official report, however, is still awaited. Investigators said Dr. Umar Muhammad’s body was severely damaged in the explosion, making identification difficult at first. Remnants of his body were found charred inside the vehicle. DNA profiling was carried out using…

13 Nov

Marco Rubio Describes Delhi Red Fort Explosion as ‘Undeniably a Terrorist Act,’ Commends India’s Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World News

Niagara, Canada / New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has termed the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort as “undeniably a terrorist attack,” applauding Indian authorities for their swift and professional handling of the investigation. Speaking to reporters after a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Niagara, Rubio said the nature of the blast and materials recovered “clearly point to a coordinated terror act.” “The Indians deserve real credit. Their investigation has been methodical, cautious, and extremely professional,” Rubio stated. “It’s…

13 Nov

DNA Analysis Confirms Pulwama’s Dr Umar Nabi Died in Red Fort Car Explosion

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Forensic experts have confirmed that Dr Umar Nabi, a Pulwama resident and key suspect in a recently dismantled terror network, was behind the wheel of the car that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort earlier this week. The finding comes after DNA tests matched samples from the blast site with those provided by Umar’s mother, senior officials said on Thursday. According to investigators, the DNA profiling conducted at a Delhi laboratory established a conclusive match between the remains found at the scene and the reference samples sent from Jammu and Kashmir. “The results leave no doubt that…