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Delhi Eases NOC Rules for Old Vehicles, Allowing Owners to Save and Sell Instead of Scrap
31 Oct

Delhi Eases NOC Rules for Old Vehicles, Allowing Owners to Save and Sell Instead of Scrap

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: In a major relief for vehicle owners, the Delhi government has relaxed the rules for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) for old diesel and petrol vehicles. The Transport Department will now issue NOCs for diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years without any time limitation — a move that reverses the earlier rule restricting NOC issuance to within one year of registration expiry.Under the revised policy, vehicle owners can obtain NOCs from the Delhi Transport Department and re-register their vehicles in other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan,…
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Bus conductor dead; 12 injured as bus and truck collide head-on on Patiala’s Sirhind Road
31 Oct

Bus conductor dead; 12 injured as bus and truck collide head-on on Patiala’s Sirhind Road

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident on Sirhind Road in Patiala on Friday morning claimed one life and left 12 others injured after a PUNBUS bus and a truck collided head-on. According to the police, the accident took place when both vehicles were travelling at high speed. The impact was so severe that bus conductor Anmol Singh (45) died on the spot. Six of the injured were rushed to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, while the remaining were taken to Manipal Hospital, Patiala, for treatment. Sources said several passengers suffered serious head injuries, and the condition of one person remains critical. Soon…
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Fire engulfs five luxury tents at Jain Resort in Jaisalmer; all tourists safe
31 Oct

Fire engulfs five luxury tents at Jain Resort in Jaisalmer; all tourists safe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- A massive fire broke out at a luxury resort in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer late Thursday evening, sparking chaos among tourists. According to the police, no casualties were reported, but five luxury tents were completely destroyed in the blaze. Eyewitnesses said the flames spread rapidly through the resort, prompting guests to flee in panic. With no fire tenders or civil defense teams reaching the spot in time, resort staff and tourists tried to control the flames by throwing sand. The intensity of the fire was so high that it could be seen from almost a km away. Rajasthan…
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Mumbai RA Studio hostage crisis ends as police rescue 17 children, suspect Rohit Arya dead
31 Oct

Mumbai RA Studio hostage crisis ends as police rescue 17 children, suspect Rohit Arya dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- Rohit Arya, the man who held 17 children and two adults hostage at Mumbai’s RA Studio, succumbed to injuries at a hospital after being shot during a police rescue operation. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon in the Powai area, where the Mumbai Police carried out a swift and coordinated mission to save all the hostages safely. Officials confirmed that Arya, who was employed at RA Studio, was critically injured during the operation and later died while undergoing treatment. The rescued children were handed over to their parents and guardians soon after the operation concluded.…
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SGPC jatha to depart for Pakistan on November 4 to attend Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purb celebrations
31 Oct

SGPC jatha to depart for Pakistan on November 4 to attend Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purb celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- A jatha (group) of Sikh devotees organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will leave for Pakistan on November 4, to participate in the celebrations marking the Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib. According to SGPC officials, passports of the pilgrims who have received visas will  be distributed at the SGPC office on October 31 and November 1. Each year, the SGPC sends a delegation of Sikh devotees to Pakistan to pay obeisance at various historic gurdwaras associated with the Sikh faith, especially on the occasion of…
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1,466 Police Officers Honoured with ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for Exceptional Service
31 Oct

1,466 Police Officers Honoured with ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for Exceptional Service

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced that 1,466 police personnel from various parts of the country will receive the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025, recognizing their remarkable contributions and professional excellence in different fields of policing. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said that the award celebrates the exemplary performance of officers in four crucial categories — special operations, investigations, intelligence gathering, and forensic science. The recognition seeks to encourage dedication, innovation, and efficiency among police forces and allied security organisations. Instituted on February 1, 2024, the Dakshata Padak is conferred…
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PM Modi Honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity on National Unity Day
31 Oct

PM Modi Honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity on National Unity Day

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
Narmada (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Friday at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, marking the 150th birth anniversary of the statesman credited with uniting India after Independence. Reaching Ekta Nagar in the morning, the Prime Minister offered floral tributes at the 182-metre statue, which stands as a towering tribute to Patel’s vision of a united nation. Following the ceremony, he attended a special function nearby, where he led the gathering in taking the Ekta Diwas pledge to uphold the spirit of national integration and unity. Since 2014, October 31 has been…
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Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, to Assume Office on November 24
30 Oct

Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, to Assume Office on November 24

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, October 30, 2025: Justice Surya Kant has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice BR Gavai, who retires on November 23. The announcement was made on Thursday by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, marking a key transition in the country’s judiciary.In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Minister Meghwal said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 24th…
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Trump Praises India for Reducing Russian Oil Imports, Calls New Delhi “Very Good” on Energy Cooperation
30 Oct

Trump Praises India for Reducing Russian Oil Imports, Calls New Delhi “Very Good” on Energy Cooperation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Washington, October 30: US President Donald Trump on Thursday lauded India’s approach to reducing oil imports from Russia, describing New Delhi as “very good” in addressing Washington’s concerns over Moscow’s energy trade. His remarks come amid heightened global scrutiny of nations maintaining commercial ties with Russia following the Ukraine conflict.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, Trump said, “Xi has been buying oil from Russia for a long time. It takes care of a big part of China. And, you know, I can say India’s been very good…
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US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port Project in Iran
30 Oct

US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port Project in Iran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World News, , , ,
New Delhi, October 30: The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions on the Chabahar port project in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen India’s trade and connectivity network across Central Asia and demonstrates Washington’s pragmatic approach toward New Delhi’s regional priorities.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the development, stating, “The US has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions for the Chabahar port project.” He added that the exemption reflects the continued cooperation between India and the US in advancing strategic infrastructure and regional connectivity.Jaiswal…
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