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09 Nov

Mohan Bhagwat Defends RSS’s Legal Standing, Says “Even Hindu Dharma Isn’t Registered”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHindu Dharma, legal status, Mohan Bhagwat, registration controversy, RSS

Bengaluru, November 9, 2025 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended the organisation’s legal status, asserting that it remains a lawful body even without formal registration. He compared the situation to Hindu Dharma, saying, “Even Hindu Dharma isn’t registered, yet it exists and functions.”Addressing criticism from opposition leaders questioning why the RSS is not registered under any act, Bhagwat explained that the Sangh operates as a “body of individuals,” a category recognised by Indian law. He noted that the organisation, established in 1925 during British rule, was never required to register with the colonial administration.“Some ask why…

09 Nov

Fossil Resembling Triceratops Horn Found in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur District

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadinosaur in India, Saharanpur fossil, Shivalik Hills, Triceratops discovery

Saharanpur, November 9, 2025: A rare fossil resembling the horn of a Triceratops dinosaur has been discovered along the Sahansara River in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district, sparking excitement among paleontologists and geologists.The discovery was made by Mohammad Umar Saif, founder of the Natural History and Conservation Centre. According to Saif, the fossil’s size and shape closely match the nasal horn of a Triceratops, although scientific verification is still awaited. “While we cannot confirm it with complete certainty yet, the morphology strongly resembles Triceratops remains seen in other parts of the world,” he said.Experts believe the fossil, now turned into sandstone…

09 Nov

Gujarat ATS Foils Suspected Terror Plot, Arrests Three Including Doctor Over Ricin Poison Link

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiabioterrorism, Gujarat ATS, Pakistan handler, ricin poison, terror plot

Ahmedabad, November 9 — The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three people, including a doctor, for allegedly plotting a terror attack involving the deadly poison ricin, reportedly under the guidance of a handler based in Pakistan. Officials said the suspects were planning to carry out a large-scale attack using the highly toxic substance, which can cause death even in minute quantities.According to ATS sources, the accused were in contact with a foreign handler through encrypted communication platforms. Investigators recovered a suspicious liquid substance, laboratory equipment, and digital devices from their possession. The material has been sent for forensic testing…

09 Nov

NCB Chandigarh secures conviction in a cross-border heroin case; Smuggler sentenced to 12 years

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArrested, Chandigarh, NCB, Smuggler

National Times Bureau :- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh, has secured the conviction of a drug trafficker in the 2021 heroin seizure from the Indo-Pakistan border area, said the agency in a press release.In a significant judgment reinforcing the crackdown on cross-border drug smuggling, a Special NDPS Court, Fazilka, has convicted Gurpreet Singh alias Mangal, resident of Village Kotha in Punjab's Fazilka, on November 7 and sentenced him to 12 years' rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh under various sections of the NDPS Act, 1985.The case pertains to the seizure of 5.958 kg of heroin on…

09 Nov

Two gangsters on India’s most wanted list arrested in Georgia, US; to be deported soon

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArrested, Gangster, India, USA

National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, Indian security agencies arrested two of India's most wanted gangsters, who have been operating abroad. Security agency officials, including those from the Haryana Police, arrested Venkatesh Garg in Georgia, while Bhanu Rana was arrested in the United States. Rana is linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Both Garg and Rana are expected to be deported to India soon. At present, more than two dozen notorious Indian gangsters are operating from abroad, recruiting new members and managing criminal networks. Venkatesh Garg Linked To BSP Leader’s Murder The crackdown on Garg and Rana…

09 Nov

Toxic Haze Returns: Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to ‘Severe’ as Pollution Levels Soar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s skyline disappeared once again behind a blanket of smog on Sunday morning as air quality across the capital deteriorated sharply, reaching the ‘severe’ category for the first time this month. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 391 at 7 a.m., with several parts of the capital registering levels beyond 400 — an indication of dangerously high pollution. The city’s outer and industrial areas were hit the hardest. Bawana topped the pollution chart with an AQI of 436, followed closely by Patparganj (425), RK…

08 Nov

Winter Session of Parliament from Dec 1 to 19: Shortest Sitting Planned in Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingParliament

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Winter Session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to December 19, lasting just 15 working days, making it one of the briefest sessions in recent memory. The announcement was made by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who said on X that President Droupadi Murmu has approved the schedule. Rijiju expressed hope for a “constructive and meaningful” session that advances the people’s interests and upholds democratic values. This session will convene two weeks after the Bihar Assembly election results are declared on November 14, and is expected to be politically charged. The Opposition, led…

08 Nov

Nine-year-old girl who jumped to death was bullied, teacher ignored complaint, alleges parents

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National Times Bureau :- The parents of a nine-year-old girl who died after jumping from the fourth floor of a private school in Jaipur have accused a teacher of ignoring their daughter’s repeated complaints about bullying by her classmates — including on the day of the incident. They claimed that their daughter had approached the teacher at least four times to report being harassed by a few boys in her class, and that the family had also brought the matter to the school’s attention earlier. On November 1, the girl, identified as Amayra, jumped from the fourth floor of Neerja…

08 Nov

US to deny visa to applicants with diabetes, heart diseases and other chronic illnesses

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsNew Visa Rules, USA

National Times Bureau :- Trump administration has issued fresh directives strengthening visa rules for foreign nationals with chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or obesity that could possibly mean denial of visas and permanent residency. According to the guidelines issued by the State Department, visa officers have been instructed to flag applicants whose medical conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes, metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, mental health issues, and obesity, may require "hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of care", according to the report. The guidance said that such people could become a "public charge" —…

08 Nov

Punjab gets major boost with Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express; to run six days a week, except Wednesdays

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding India’s semi-high-speed rail network to more than 160 services. Among the new routes, the Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express is a major boost for Punjab. The train will connect Ferozepur, a key border district, directly to New Delhi in 6 hours and 40 minutes, making it the fastest service on the 486-km route. The train will run six days a week (except Wednesdays), leaving Ferozepur Cantt at 7:55 am and reaching New Delhi by 2:35 pm. On the return journey, it…