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Assam Tinsukia: Terror Attack on Army Camp Leaves 3 Soldiers Injured

Assam Tinsukia: Terror Attack on Army Camp Leaves 3 Soldiers Injured

National Times Bureau :- Three Indian Army personnel sustained minor injuries after terrorists opened fire on a security forces’ camp in the Kakopathar area of Assam’s Tinsukia district early Friday, a defence spokesperson said. According to the official, the attack took place around 12.30 am when terrorists fired multiple rounds at the Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. The alert troops immediately retaliated while taking necessary precautions to prevent any harm to nearby civilian houses. “The terrorists fled the area after carrying out speculative firing using automatic weapons in response to the Army’s effective retaliation,” the spokesperson stated. He…
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Delhi’s Air Quality Dips to ‘Poor’ as Mercury Falls Below Seasonal Norm

Delhi’s Air Quality Dips to ‘Poor’ as Mercury Falls Below Seasonal Norm

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of the national capital experienced a noticeably cooler morning today, but the relief brought by the weather was overshadowed by a persistent decline in air quality. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the city recorded a minimum temperature of 18.4°C — a notch below the usual average for this period. The day is expected to warm up to around 33°C, while humidity levels stood at 74% early in the morning, adding a slight heaviness to the otherwise pleasant start. Despite the favorable weather, Delhi’s air pollution levels remained a point of concern. The Central…
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UP Govt Approves 3% DA, DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners, Effective July 1

UP Govt Approves 3% DA, DR Hike for Employees and Pensioners, Effective July 1

Lucknow: In a major relief for lakhs of state employees and retirees, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), bringing the total to 58%. The revised rate will be applicable from July 1, 2025. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the announcement on Thursday, calling it a step towards financial empowerment for government personnel and pensioners in the state. The move is expected to benefit nearly 28 lakh individuals, including both current employees and those receiving pensions or family pensions. In a social media post, CM Adityanath said, “On the occasion…
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Speeding Thar hits two sisters in Chandigarh, one dies and other critically injured; vehicle seized

Speeding Thar hits two sisters in Chandigarh, one dies and other critically injured; vehicle seized

National Times Bureau :- In a horrific incident, two teenage girls were hit by a speeding Thar while they were crossing road in Chandigarh's sector 46, killing one of them on the spot and critically injuring other.  The elder one, identified as Sajaf (19), was killed and her younger sister, Isha (17), critically injured. She was admitted to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Sector 32. According to an eyewitness, a speeding black Mahindra Thar hit them in the afternoon in Sector 46. The SUV driver fled the spot after the accident.  The two sisters, residents of Burail,…
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Rohtak ASI Suicide Case: FIR Lodged Against Late IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar’s Wife

Rohtak ASI Suicide Case: FIR Lodged Against Late IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar’s Wife

National Times Bureau :- In a dramatic turn of events, an FIR has been registered against late IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar's wife in connection with Rohtak ASI Sandeep Lathar's suicide case. The FIR names four people, IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s gunman Sushil, Kumar’s wife P Avneet Kaur, Bathinda Rural MLA Amit Ratna, and one other person. Officials have so far refused to provide a copy of the FIR, citing ongoing investigations. The registration of FIR marks significant development in both the cases, which have drawn massive attention in Haryana. Meanwhile Rohtak ASI Sandeep Lathar's post mortem was conducted…
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Bengaluru Doctor Allegedly Kills Wife Using Lethal Anesthesia Less Than a Year After Marriage

Bengaluru Doctor Allegedly Kills Wife Using Lethal Anesthesia Less Than a Year After Marriage

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking case that has shaken Bengaluru's medical fraternity, a 32-year-old surgeon has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, also a doctor, by administering a fatal dose of anesthesia under the guise of treatment. The accused, identified as Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon at Victoria Hospital, was taken into custody on October 14 after forensic reports confirmed the presence of anesthetic substances in his wife’s body. The victim, Dr Kruthika Reddy, 28, was a dermatologist who had been married to Mahendra for less than a year. However, investigators say their relationship soured soon…
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Dhirendra Krishna Shastri Assures Devotees of Premanand Maharaj’s Stable Health

Dhirendra Krishna Shastri Assures Devotees of Premanand Maharaj’s Stable Health

Vrindavan, October 16, 2025: Spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham, has addressed growing concerns over the health of revered Hindu saint Premanand Maharaj, confirming that the saint’s condition is stable and dismissing circulating rumours as unfounded.Speaking to the media, Shastri said, “Many rumours were being spread about his health, but he is fine now. I went to give him an invitation for the padayatra. He accepted our invitation and showered us with a lot of love,” offering relief to thousands of anxious followers nationwide.The clarification comes amid widespread social media speculation suggesting a deterioration in Maharaj Ji’s…
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Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi After Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil

Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi After Trump Claims India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil

New Delhi, October 16, 2025: A political storm erupted on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would halt oil imports from Russia. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reacted sharply, accusing the prime minister of yielding to American pressure and being “frightened of Trump.”Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition wrote that Modi “allowed” the U.S. president to “decide and announce that India will not buy Russian oil.” Gandhi further alleged that, despite repeated diplomatic “snubs,” Modi continues to send Trump congratulatory messages, describing it as a display…
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U.S.-India Energy Talks: Trump Hails Modi’s Assurance to End Russian Oil Imports

U.S.-India Energy Talks: Trump Hails Modi’s Assurance to End Russian Oil Imports

Washington, October 16, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would stop purchasing oil from Russia, describing the decision as “a big step” to increase international pressure on Moscow.Speaking at a joint news conference with FBI Director Kash Patel at the Oval Office, Trump said, “He’s a friend of mine. We have a great relationship. I was not happy that India was buying oil, and he assured me today that they will not be buying oil from Russia. That’s a big stop. Now we’ve got to get China to do…
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Bihar Congress Faces Internal Turmoil Ahead of Candidate Finalisation, Senior Leaders Confronted at Airport

Bihar Congress Faces Internal Turmoil Ahead of Candidate Finalisation, Senior Leaders Confronted at Airport

Patna, October 16, 2025: What started as a routine arrival at Patna airport on Wednesday evening turned chaotic as Bihar Congress workers clashed over allegations of ticket-selling and favouritism, exposing deepening divisions within the state unit just days before the October 17 nomination deadline.Bihar Congress president Rajesh Ram, state in-charge Krishna Allavaru, and senior leader Shakeel Ahmed Khan returned from Delhi to face the ire of party workers accusing the leadership of sidelining loyal members. Witnesses said the confrontation erupted when supporters from the Bikram constituency claimed that party tickets were being given to wealthy newcomers, overlooking grassroots workers who…
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