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05 Jan

Sarbjeet Kaur (Noor Hussain) and Pakistani Husband Arrested in Nankana Sahib; Deportation Process Initiated-Pak Media Report

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the long-running and sensitive case involving Indian Sikh pilgrim Sarbjeet Kaur, who later adopted the name Noor Hussain after embracing Islam and marrying a Pakistani national, both she and her husband Nasir Hussain have been arrested in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib district. Official sources indicate that deportation proceedings have now been initiated. The development has been reported by senior Lahore-based journalist Ali Imran Chatha in the Pakistani newspaper Nazarana Times. According to an official statement attributed to Ramesh Singh Arora, President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Punjab Provincial…

05 Jan

Top Court Turns Down Bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Monday declined to release activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam on bail in the case linked to the 2020 communal violence in Delhi, which left dozens dead and hundreds injured. A two-judge bench led by Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice N.V. Anjaria announced the decision after having reserved its order earlier this month. The ruling applies to bail petitions filed by seven accused persons who are alleged to have been involved in a broader conspiracy behind the violence. Apart from Khalid and Imam, those named in the case include Gulfisha Fatima, Meera…

04 Jan

India Voices Deep Concern Over Venezuela Crisis, Urges Peaceful Dialogue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia Venezuela crisis, MEA statement, Nicolás Maduro detained, US military action Venezuela

New Delhi: India on Sunday expressed deep concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, following the United States’ military action that resulted in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, while stopping short of directly criticising Washington’s operation. In a carefully worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said New Delhi is closely watching developments in the South American nation and reiterated its long-standing position that conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means. The MEA called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue to maintain regional peace and stability. “Recent developments in Venezuela are…

04 Jan

Three Arrested in Brutal Killing of Hindu Businessman in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh, Hindu businessman killing, religious minorities, Shariatpur violence

Dhaka, January 4 — Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday arrested three men in connection with the brutal attack and burning to death of a Hindu businessman in Shariatpur district, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country. The victim, 50-year-old Khokon Chandra Das, was assaulted near Keurbhanga Bazar in the Damudya area of Shariatpur, around 100 kilometres south of Dhaka, on Wednesday night. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after battling for life for several days. According to reports by leading daily Prothom Alo, a team of the Rapid…

04 Jan

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Appointed Congress Screening Committee Chair for Assam Assembly Polls

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New Delhi, January 4— Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the party’s screening committee for the selection of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, as the Congress steps up preparations to challenge the ruling BJP in the state. The All India Congress Committee announced late Saturday night the formation of screening committees for five states and Union territories scheduled to go to polls in the first half of the year. The four-member committees will finalise candidates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AICC general secretary and Member of Parliament, will…

04 Jan

Himachal CM Orders Suspension of Assistant Professor in Dharamshala College Student Death Case

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National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has taken serious note of the death of a college student in Dharamshala and ordered strict action against the accused assistant professor, leading to his suspension from service. Following the Chief Minister’s directions, the Higher Education Department constituted a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. According to official orders issued by Director of Higher Education Dr. Amrit Sharma, the committee will examine allegations related to harassment, sexual misconduct, ragging, and caste-based remarks. The panel has been instructed to submit its report within three days.…

04 Jan

Pollution Levels Rise Again in Capital as Winter Conditions Snarl Air and Air Travel

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital woke up on Sunday to another slide in air quality, as pollution levels edged closer to the “very poor” category after a short-lived improvement earlier in the week. Monitoring stations recorded the Air Quality Index close to 300 during the morning hours, reflecting a steady build-up of pollutants across the city. According to official data, the AQI was significantly higher than Saturday’s average, indicating that favourable winds which had earlier cleared the air had weakened. Environmental experts attribute the decline to stagnant atmospheric conditions, common during winter, which prevent pollutants from dispersing. The…

04 Jan

India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Be Launched in January 2026

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Railways is set to begin a new chapter in long-distance rail travel with the launch of the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train later this month. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the much-awaited sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train will be introduced as part of the New Year initiatives for passengers. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to flag off the inaugural service in the second half of January 2026. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will operate on the Guwahati–Howrah route, strengthening rail connectivity between the Northeast and eastern India. Designed specifically…

03 Jan

KKR Releases Mustafizur Rahman Following BCCI Directive Amid India-Bangladesh Strain

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsBCCI directive, IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mustafizur Rahman

Kolkata, January 3: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been released by Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after the Board of Control for Cricket in India directed the team to do so in view of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh. The three-time IPL champions had secured the services of the 30-year-old left-arm pacer for ₹9.20 crore at last month’s auction, following a competitive bidding process involving Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. Rahman had entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore and was set to feature for KKR for the first time in…

03 Jan

Buddha Relics Are Part of India’s Living Civilisation, Says PM Modi at Delhi Exhibition

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New Delhi, January 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of ancient sacred gems and bone relics associated with Lord Buddha, describing them as a vital part of India’s civilisational and spiritual legacy rather than historical artefacts confined to museums. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” at the Qila Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in south Delhi, Modi said the relics symbolise India’s deep-rooted spiritual connection with Buddhist communities across the world. He noted that the Piprahwa Relics had previously travelled to countries such as Vietnam, Thailand…