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02 Nov

JDU candidate Anant Singh, two others arrested in Jan Suraaj supporter’s murder case

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National Times Bureau :- The Patna Police on Sunday morning arrested controversial former MLA and JD(U) candidate from Mokama, Anant Singh, in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj worker Dularchand Yadav that took place on Thursday. A police team led by Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma reached Singh’s residence in Barh and later took him into custody. Singh had been under surveillance since Yadav’s death, which followed a confrontation between Yadav and Singh’s supporters in Mokama. He was brought to Patna for interrogation. Along with Singh, two others — Manikant Thakur and Ranjeet Ram — who were present at the…

02 Nov

Toxic Haze Engulfs Delhi as AQI Soars Past 400; Authorities Tighten Curbs

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s air quality reached alarming levels on Sunday, plunging deep into the ‘Severe’ category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 421 in several parts of the city, including the area around AIIMS, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Within a single day, pollution levels escalated sharply — Saturday’s citywide average AQI of 245 (‘Poor’) has now given way to dangerously high readings across most monitoring stations. The dense smog has drastically reduced visibility and left residents struggling with eye irritation and breathing difficulties. CPCB’s early morning bulletin showed several stations…

01 Nov

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.1 Jolts Leh, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLadakh tremors, Leh earthquake, National Center for Seismology

Leh (Ladakh), November 1, 2025: An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Leh on Saturday evening, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 5:42 pm at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres beneath the surface.The NCS shared the details on X, stating, “EQ of M: 4.1, On: 01/11/2025 17:42:26 IST, Lat: 36.69 N, Long: 75.51 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Leh, Ladakh.” No casualties or property damage have been reported so far.Experts note that shallow earthquakes, like the one recorded in Leh, tend to cause stronger surface shaking compared to deeper ones, as…

01 Nov

Igas Festival Celebrated with Grandeur at CM Dhami’s Residence, Showcasing Uttarakhand’s Cultural Spirit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBudhi Diwali, Devbhoomi, Igas Festival, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand culture

Dehradun: The Igas Festival, popularly known as Budhi Diwali, was celebrated with devotion and vibrant cultural pride at the residence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday. Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) also attended the grand event, which highlighted the folk traditions and rich heritage of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand.Extending his greetings, Chief Minister Dhami said that Igas represents Uttarakhand’s cultural identity, collective spirit, and deep faith. The celebration featured enthralling performances by folk artists, singers, and cultural troupes from across the state. Traditional folk songs and dances such as Harul, Jhumelo, Chanchari, Thadiya, and Jagar filled the evening…

01 Nov

19,682 People Missing in Delhi This Year, 11,917 of Them Women, Police Data Reveals

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A disturbing trend continues to grip the national capital as Delhi Police data reveals that 19,682 people have gone missing from January to mid-October 2025. Of these, an alarming 11,917 are women and girls, making up 61 percent of all missing persons this year.The data highlights a clear and persistent gender disparity only 7,765 missing persons were men and boys, accounting for 39 percent of the total. Among the missing children, 72 percent (3,509) were girls and 28 percent (1,345) were boys. In the adult category, 57 percent (8,408) were women and 43 percent (6,420) were…

01 Nov

Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Reduced in Metros; Businesses to Benefit

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Small and medium enterprises in major metropolitan cities will see a slight reduction in operational costs as the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has been lowered, effective Saturday, November 1. The move comes from state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) and provides relief to businesses heavily dependent on LPG. Under the new pricing structure, commercial cylinder rates in key metros are as follows: Delhi: Rs 1,590.50 (down Rs 5) Kolkata: Rs 1,694.00 (down Rs 6.50) Mumbai: Rs 1,542.00 (down Rs 5) Chennai: Rs 1,750.00 (down Rs 4.50) Among the cities, Kolkata witnessed the steepest decline. The…

01 Nov

Centre Dissolves Panjab University’s 59-Year-Old Senate and Syndicate, Restructures Governance System

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National Times Bureau :- In a major decision announced on Punjab Day, the Central Government has dissolved Panjab University’s (PU) 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate, bringing a complete change to the way the university is governed. The Syndicate, which earlier had elected members, will now be fully nominated — marking a clear shift from political influence to academic control. Panjab University, founded in Lahore in 1882 and re-established in Chandigarh in 1966, has seen its biggest administrative change in decades. The new structure, notified under the PU Act, 1947, ends the Graduate constituency and reduces the Senate’s size from 90 to…

01 Nov

27-year-old Indian man killed in crossfire between police and smugglers in Saudi Arabia

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National Times Bureau :- A 27-year-old man from Jharkhand was killed in Saudi Arabia last month after being caught in a crossfire between local police and suspected liquor smugglers. The deceased, identified as Vijay Kumar Mahato from Dudhapania village in Giridih district, had been employed as a tower line fitter with Hyundai Engineering and Construction for the past nine months. According to reports, Mahato had gone to the work site to collect materials on the instructions of a senior company official when police opened fire during an anti-smuggling operation. He was accidentally hit by a bullet and rushed to a…

01 Nov

Real estate agent shot at in Mohali firing, assailants at large

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National Times Bureau :- A real estate businessman and his friend were fired upon on Airport Road in Mohali, Punjab by unknown bike-borne assailants on Friday late night. The duo managed to save their lives by ducking under the seats as the attackers unleashed the shots. The attackers fled the scene while continuing to shoot. As the assailants fled the spot, the victim immediately informed the police. Upon receiving the information, several teams of police officials were dispatched and reached the spot and gathered details from him. However no arrests have been made in connection with the firing.

31 Oct

Big Financial Reset from November 1: New GST Slabs, Aadhaar Fees, and SBI Credit Card Charges to Impact Your Wallet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAadhaar update charges, GST reform, November 1 rule changes, SBI Credit Card fees

New Delhi, October 31, 2025: As the new month begins, several crucial financial and regulatory changes will take effect from November 1, 2025, directly affecting consumers, taxpayers, and central government employees. The changes range from new SBI Credit Card charges and revised Aadhaar fees to a simplified GST structure, easier bank nomination rules, and an extended pension scheme deadline.From November 1, SBI Credit Card users will face a 1% additional charge on wallet loads above ₹1,000 through apps like Paytm and PhonePe, as well as on education-related payments made via platforms such as CRED and MobiKwik. The move aims to…