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21 Oct

Central Railway Operates 705 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath, Over 10.6 Lakh Passengers Travel So Far

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCentral Railway, Chhath special trains, Diwali trains, Mumbai, Pune

Mumbai, October 21, 2025 — The Central Railway (CR) has so far operated 705 special trains for the Diwali and Chhath festivals, carrying more than 10.6 lakh passengers, officials said on Tuesday.Speaking to the media, Central Railway General Manager Vijay Kumar said that CR plans to operate 1,998 Diwali and Chhath special trains between September 19 and November 30, out of the 12,011 special services scheduled nationwide by zonal railways.According to Kumar, Pune has the highest number of special services, followed by Mumbai. “These festival special trains are expected to facilitate travel for over 30 lakh passengers, providing convenient connectivity…

21 Oct

Dalit Man Abducted, Assaulted, and Forced to Drink Urine Twice in Madhya Pradesh; Three Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBhind, caste violence, Dalit atrocity, Madhya Pradesh, SC/ST Act

Bhind (Madhya Pradesh), October 21, 2025 — In a shocking case of caste-based brutality, a 25-year-old Dalit man was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and forced to drink urine twice in Bhind district, police said on Tuesday. Three men have been arrested in connection with the crime.According to officials, the main accused targeted the victim after he quit his job as a driver. “Prima facie, the motive appears to be revenge after the victim stopped working for the accused,” said ASP Sanjeev Pathak.The victim, a resident of Akutpura village under Surpura police station limits, alleged that he was kidnapped from his in-laws’…

21 Oct

CM Dhami’s Diwali Meetings Spark Buzz Over Imminent Cabinet Expansion in Uttarakhand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand cabinet expansion

Dehradun, October 21, 2025 — The festive spirit of Diwali in Uttarakhand turned politically charged as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spent the weekend in a flurry of meetings with senior political figures, fuelling speculation that a long-anticipated cabinet expansion is on the cards.Dhami’s day began with courtesy visits that carried major political undertones. He met former chief ministers Tirath Singh Rawat and Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri before holding a closely watched meeting with former CM Harish Rawat at his residence. Political observers viewed this as a symbolic gesture of unity across party lines. “Dhami’s engagement with leaders across the spectrum…

21 Oct

Pregnant Woman and Two-Year-Old Son Killed After Truck Rams Scooter Near Gurdaspur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjabmother, Punjab, Son, Truck accident

National Times Bureau :- A pregnant woman and her two-year-old son were killed in a tragic road accident near village Barnala in Gurdaspur district on Monday. According to police, the accident took place when a speeding truck rammed into the scooter the woman was riding with her child. Eyewitnesses told officials that the truck was being driven recklessly, leaving the victims with no time to react. The impact was so severe that both the mother and the child died on the spot. The child suffered fatal head injuries. Police reached the scene soon after receiving information and began preliminary investigation.…

21 Oct

Delhi’s Air Quality Hits Dangerous Levels After Diwali Fireworks, Most Stations in ‘Red Zone’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir Quality, Delhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Diwali festivities in Delhi, traditionally marked by fireworks and celebrations, left the national capital grappling with severe air pollution, as most air quality monitoring stations recorded alarming figures. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing the use of only green firecrackers between 8 PM and 10 PM, the unregulated burst of firecrackers continued well beyond the designated time, sending the city’s air quality into a hazardous spiral. According to data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), a staggering 36 out of 38 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi registered pollution levels in the 'red zone,' signaling…

21 Oct

Bollywood Loses a Legend: PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Govardhan Asrani

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingBollywood, Govardhan Asrani, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his condolences on the passing of Bollywood icon, Govardhan Asrani, whose death has left the Indian film industry mourning the loss of one of its most beloved performers. Asrani, a legendary actor known for his impeccable comic timing and versatile roles, passed away at the age of 84. In his tribute, Prime Minister Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss, hailing Asrani's immense contribution to Indian cinema. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Govardhan Asrani Ji. A gifted entertainer and a truly versatile artist, he entertained audiences…

21 Oct

Delhi Sees Spike in Fire Emergency Calls on Diwali Night; Numbers Expected to Climb

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Diwali

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Diwali celebrations in the national capital led to a significant surge in fire-related emergencies, with over 170 distress calls made to the Delhi Fire Service by 11:30 PM on Monday. Authorities say the figure is likely to increase as more incidents are reported through the night. Emergency services were kept on their toes as firecrackers, oil lamps, and other festive lighting appeared to trigger multiple fire outbreaks in different parts of the city. Fire department teams were dispatched across several locations, tackling blazes that ranged from minor residential fires to more serious flare-ups. “Every year, we…

20 Oct

Salman Khan’s ‘Balochistan’ Remark Sparks Online Debate Over Intent and Implication

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBalochistan, Controversy, Joy Forum 2025, Pakistan, Salman Khan

Riyadh/New Delhi, October 20, 2025: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after a recent comment at an international event appeared to separate Balochistan from Pakistan, prompting widespread debate over whether it was a slip of the tongue or a deliberate statement.Speaking at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Khan was discussing the growing global appeal of Indian cinema, particularly in the Middle East. Referring to the South Asian expatriate community in the region, he said, “There are people from Balochistan, there are people from Afghanistan, there are people from Pakistan… everyone…

20 Oct

President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Kerala from October 21–24; PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Naval Personnel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDroupadi Murmu, K.R. Narayanan, Kerala visit, Sabarimala Temple

New Delhi, October 20, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a four-day visit to Kerala from October 21 to 24, the President’s Secretariat announced on Monday.According to the official release, President Murmu will arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on the evening of October 21. The next day, she is scheduled to perform Darshan and Aarti at the revered Sabarimala Temple.On October 23, the President will unveil a bust of former President K.R. Narayanan at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. She will also inaugurate the Mahasamadhi Centenary observance of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala, and later attend the valedictory ceremony of…

20 Oct

Toxic Smog Returns: Delhi’s Air Turns Hazardous in Pockets as Authorities Enforce Pollution Curbs

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi woke up to another grim morning on Monday as pollution levels continued to climb, pushing air quality into dangerous territory in several parts of the capital. The situation prompted officials to roll out stricter anti-pollution protocols under Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) placed the city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 333 by morning — well within the ‘very poor’ category. However, localized monitoring stations revealed a much darker picture in some neighborhoods, where pollution spiked into the ‘severe’ bracket. At Anand Vihar,…