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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Mega Road Cleaning Drive to Combat Pollution

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Mega Road Cleaning Drive to Combat Pollution

New Delhi, November 5, 2025 — In an effort to tackle Delhi’s worsening air quality, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has rolled out a large-scale road cleaning operation across the national capital. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office, 200 maintenance vans have been deployed under the Public Works Department (PWD) to clean and maintain all major roads.The drive includes clearing debris, filling potholes, repairing road signage, and maintaining streetlights. Strict accountability measures have been put in place, with each van placed under the direct supervision of a Junior Engineer or Assistant Engineer.Gupta said her government is determined to…
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Punjab Speaker Kulwant Singh Sandhwan Felicitates World Champion Jujhar Singh — Sikh Youth from Sri Chamkaur Sahib Creates History in Abu Dhabi

Punjab Speaker Kulwant Singh Sandhwan Felicitates World Champion Jujhar Singh — Sikh Youth from Sri Chamkaur Sahib Creates History in Abu Dhabi

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today felicitated Jujhar Singh, son of Sangat Singh, for bringing global recognition to Punjab after winning the International Power Slap Championship held in Abu Dhabi. Jujhar Singh has become the first Sikh and the first Indian athlete ever to win this world championship by defeating Russian heavyweight Anatoly Galushka. The young champion hails from Sri Chamkaur Sahib in district Rupnagar (Ropar), Punjab. Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Sandhwan praised Jujhar Singh for his dedication, discipline, and passion toward sports. He said, “By winning this international title, Jujhar Singh has…
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Bilaspur Train Crash: Death Toll Reaches 11, Probe Points to Signal Malfunction

Bilaspur Train Crash: Death Toll Reaches 11, Probe Points to Signal Malfunction

BILASPUR (Rajeev Sharma): The number of fatalities from the tragic train accident near Bilaspur climbed to eleven on Wednesday after three more passengers succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision. Officials said twenty others, including several women and a young child, continue to receive treatment in various hospitals. The disaster occurred late Tuesday afternoon when the Korba–Bilaspur passenger train rammed into the rear of a stationary freight train close to Gatora railway station in the Lal Khadan area, roughly eight kilometres from Bilaspur Junction. The impact was catastrophic—forcing the passenger engine to mount the freight train and crushing several coaches…
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IIT Delhi Tops India in QS Asia Rankings 2026 for Fifth Year, Seven Indian Institutes in Top 100

IIT Delhi Tops India in QS Asia Rankings 2026 for Fifth Year, Seven Indian Institutes in Top 100

New Delhi, November 4 — The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT-D) has once again emerged as India’s best institution for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Asia University Rankings 2026. The 64-year-old premier institute secured an overall score of 65.5 and ranked 59th in Asia.India showcased strong representation this year, with seven institutions making it to the top 100. Following IIT Delhi are the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru at 64th, IIT Madras at 70th, IIT Bombay at 71st, IIT Kanpur and IIT Kharagpur jointly at 77th, and Delhi University at 95th position.According to…
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Four Dead, Several Injured as Passenger Train Crashes into Goods Train Near Bilaspur

Four Dead, Several Injured as Passenger Train Crashes into Goods Train Near Bilaspur

Bilaspur, November 4, 2025 — At least four people were killed and several others injured after a MEMU passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred around 4 p.m. when the MEMU train, traveling from Gevra in Korba district to Bilaspur, rammed into the goods train from behind between Gatora and Bilaspur stations, officials confirmed.Bilaspur Collector Sanjay Agrawal said four deaths have been confirmed so far, while two passengers remain trapped in the wreckage. Rescue teams are working tirelessly to free them. “The injured have been admitted to…
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US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air traffic controllers skip work

US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air traffic controllers skip work

National Times Bureau :- The US government shutdown has entered its 34th day, severely affecting air travel nationwide as thousands of air traffic controllers, TSA officers, and other essential employees continue to work without pay. Staffing shortages have triggered major flight delays and long security lines at airports in cities like Chicago, Houston, Denver, and Newark, raising passenger anxiety over safety and reliability. Nick Daniels, head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, warned that the prolonged shutdown is compromising worker focus and overall aviation safety. “Every extra day of this shutdown makes the skies less safe,” he said, noting…
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All-party meeting in Haryana plans grand celebrations for 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

All-party meeting in Haryana plans grand celebrations for 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

National Times Bureau :- A high-level all-party meeting was convened in Chandigarh to finalise plans for the grand commemoration of the 350th Shahidi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru revered for his supreme sacrifice in defending faith, human rights and religious freedom. Prominent leaders from various political parties, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Cabinet minister Anil Vij, BJP state president Mohan Lal Kaushik, Congress state president Rao Narendra Singh, BSP leader Krishna Jamalpur, INLD representative Gurvinder Dhamija, JJP state president Braj Sharma and AAP state president Sushil…
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California crash: Indian-origin trucker Jashanpreet Singh not under drug influence during fatal accident, say US officials

California crash: Indian-origin trucker Jashanpreet Singh not under drug influence during fatal accident, say US officials

National Times Bureau :- A major development has emerged in the California road accident case involving 21-year-old Indian-origin driver Jashanpreet Singh from Yuba City. US authorities have now clarified that Singh was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the accident that claimed three lives last month. He was arrested on October 21 on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) after a deadly collision on a San Bernardino County freeway. However, a recent toxicology report has revealed no traces of intoxicating substances in his blood. Despite this, officials confirmed that charges of vehicular manslaughter…
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CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Inaugurate ₹46.24 Crore Development Projects in Kashipur

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Inaugurate ₹46.24 Crore Development Projects in Kashipur

Kashipur, November 3, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will visit Kashipur on Tuesday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for several development projects within the municipal area. He will also attend the State-Level Urban Local Bodies Conference as the chief guest.During a press briefing held at the Municipal Corporation auditorium on Monday, Mayor Deepak Bali, along with Municipal Commissioner Ravindra Singh Bisht and local councillors, shared details about the visit. The Mayor said that multiple development works are actively being implemented in the region, with projects worth over ₹100 crore already completed since the current board took…
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Fourteen Killed, Thirteen Injured as Speeding Dumper Truck Ploughs Through Traffic in Jaipur

Fourteen Killed, Thirteen Injured as Speeding Dumper Truck Ploughs Through Traffic in Jaipur

Jaipur, November 3, 2025: A bustling road in Jaipur’s Harmada area turned into a horrific scene of destruction on Monday afternoon after a speeding dumper truck rammed into at least 17 vehicles, killing 14 people and injuring 13 others. The tragic accident occurred near Loha Mandi, leaving mangled cars, crushed motorcycles, and bodies scattered across a 300-metre stretch of the road.According to police, the dumper’s driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, lost control and ploughed through multiple vehicles before finally crashing into a trailer truck. Eyewitnesses described the scene as a “massacre,” with locals rushing to rescue victims trapped…
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