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22 Jan

Weather alert: Mercury set to rise, Western Disturbances to bring heavy rainfall in North

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Weather Alert

National Times Bureau :- A notable shift in weather conditions is on the cards as a strong western disturbance moves in, affecting northern India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast fairly widespread to widespread rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh on January 22. Minimum temperatures across northwest India are expected to rise gradually by two to four degrees Celsius over the next two days, offering relief from the prevailing cold wave. In Delhi, temperatures are likely to climb, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a maximum of around 21 degrees Celsius. Himachal Pradesh…

22 Jan

Two killed, several injured in bus-truck collision in Andhra Pradesh

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National Times Bureau :- At least two people were killed and seveal others injured in the early hours of Thursday after a speeding truck collided with a private bus in Andhra Pradesh's Nandyal district. The bus was travelling from Nellore in Andhra Pradesh to Hyderabad in Telangana when its right-side tyre burst. The collision caused both the bus and the truck to burst into flames. Local residents, along with the bus cleaner and conductor, smashed the windows and helped rescue passengers trapped inside. The crash led to major traffic disruption for several hours as fire services and police worked relentlessly…

22 Jan

Sajjan Kumar Found Not Guilty in Delhi Case Linked to 1984 Riot Allegations

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A Delhi court on Thursday cleared former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar of charges connected to alleged incidents of violence in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri areas during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The decision brings an end to this particular case, which examined accusations of provocation and unrest in parts of West Delhi nearly four decades ago. Special Judge Dig Vinay Singh delivered the verdict in open court, announcing Kumar’s acquittal through a short oral ruling. The court has stated that a detailed judgment explaining the reasoning behind the decision will be issued separately. The case focused on…

21 Jan

IAF Trainer Aircraft Crashes into Pond in Prayagraj, Probe Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadefence news, IAF trainer aircraft, Indian Air Force, Prayagraj crash, Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj, January 21, 2026: A trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj district on Wednesday, triggering an immediate response from emergency agencies and defence authorities.Officials said details regarding the exact cause of the crash, the precise location, and the condition of those on board are yet to be confirmed. They added that more information would be shared after preliminary assessments are completed.Rescue operations were launched soon after the incident, with teams from the local administration and emergency services rushing to the spot. The Indian Air Force has also initiated standard procedures…

21 Jan

Supreme Court Seeks Time-Bound Action Plans to Implement Long-Term Measures on Delhi-NCR Air Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality Index, CAQM, Delhi-NCR air pollution, Supreme Court, vehicle emissions

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, the Delhi government and other concerned agencies to submit detailed action plans within four weeks, outlining how they will implement long-term measures to tackle the worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, issued the direction after examining a status report filed by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati on behalf of the Commission for Air Quality Management.The court was informed that the CAQM has recommended 15 long-term measures and has…

21 Jan

Republic Day Rehearsals to Temporarily Halt Flights at Delhi IGI Airport from Jan 21–26

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New Delhi ( Gurpreet Singh): Air travel through Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi, is expected to face notable disruptions between January 21 and January 26, as aviation authorities implement temporary restrictions ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations.According to an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), all flight operations both arrivals and departures, will be paused daily from 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM during this six-day period. The suspension is required to facilitate security drills, parade rehearsals, and Indian Air Force flypast practices, which are an integral part of Republic Day preparations. The daily shutdown of approximately 2 hours and 25…

21 Jan

Sector 32 pharmacy firing: Two gangsters shot in police encounter in Chandigarh, one arrested

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, two gangsters were shot in a police encounter and one arrested in connection with firing at Sector 32 pharmacy firing. The injured have been admitted to hospital for treatment. The gangsters were reportedly associated with the Saba gang and had also threatened a businessman a few days ago. The gangsgters were shot after a brief chase. All three were travelling in a car, which then crashed into a pole, injuring all three. During the subsequent exchange of fire, two accused — identified as Rahul and Ricky — were shot in leg, while…

20 Jan

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP national president, succeeds JP Nadda; becomes youngest leader ever to hold top post

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National Times Bureau :- Nitin Nabin on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the national president of the BJP, succeeding JP Nadda, who is currently serving as a Union minister. At 45, Nabin becomes the youngest leader ever to hold the top organisational post in the party. The change of guard took place at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and several other senior leaders from across the country. Ahead of officially taking charge, Nabin visited prominent religious sites in the…

20 Jan

Central Information Commissioner reviews RTI implementation in Punjab

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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…

20 Jan

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

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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…