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23 Dec

Air India Boeing 777 Safely Returns to Delhi After Engine Shutdown, Passengers Reboarded on Alternate Aircraft

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India, Delhi, Engine Shutdown, Safety

New Delhi, ( Rajeev Sharma): An Air India Boeing 777, flight AI 887, safely returned to Delhi on Monday morning after experiencing an engine shutdown shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, which had departed at 6:10 AM for Mumbai, encountered an issue with its right engine, prompting a return to Delhi. The plane was back on the ground by 6:52 AM, according to flight tracking sites.Although the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue, twin-engine aircraft like the Boeing 777 are designed to land safely even with one engine in operation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into…

22 Dec

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi on ED Appeal in National Herald Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi High Court, Enforcement Directorate, National Herald case, Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, December 22, 2025: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notices to all respondents, including senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order in the National Herald money-laundering case. Justice Ravinder Dudeja heard the matter and fixed March 12, 2026, for further hearing after considering detailed arguments presented by the ED. The central agency was represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, while senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and R.S. Cheema appeared for the Gandhi family. During the proceedings, the Solicitor General argued that the…

22 Dec

India, New Zealand Seal Historic Free Trade Pact, Aim to Double Trade in Five Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiabilateral trade, Christopher Luxon, India-New Zealand FTA, Narendra Modi

New Delhi, December 22, 2025— India and New Zealand on Monday formally announced the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step forward in bilateral economic and strategic relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon unveiled the agreement during a telephone conversation, underscoring the growing momentum in ties between the two countries. Officials from both sides described the pact as historic, ambitious and mutually advantageous. The agreement was finalised in just nine months after negotiations were launched during Prime Minister Luxon’s visit to India in March 2025, reflecting strong political commitment…

22 Dec

Humayun Kabir Launches Janata Unnayan Party, Vows to Unseat Mamata Banerjee in 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHumayun Kabir, Janata Unnayan Party, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal politics

Kolkata, December 22, 2025: Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday announced the formation of a new political outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party, intensifying political churn in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.Addressing a public rally in Beladanga, the Bharatpur legislator said his newly floated party would work for the welfare of the “aam aadmi” and asserted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would not return to power in the next polls, which are due in less than six months. Kabir claimed that the chief minister had become increasingly disconnected from ordinary citizens.The announcement comes days after…

22 Dec

Gujarat Youth Captured in Ukraine Appeals to PM Modi for Help in Emotional Video

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGujarat youth, PM Modi appeal, Russian military, Sahil Majothi, Ukraine captivity

New Delhi/Moscow, December 22, 2025— A 22-year-old man from Gujarat’s Morbi town, who was captured by Ukrainian forces while allegedly fighting for the Russian military, has sent an emotional video message to his family, seeking urgent help from the Indian government for his release. The youth, identified as Sahil Mohamed Hussein Majothi, appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government, urging them to intervene and facilitate his return to India. In the video, which his mother received on her mobile phone, Majothi claimed he was deceived into joining the Russian military and later surrendered to Ukrainian forces…

22 Dec

Mahayuti Tightens Grip on Maharashtra, Bags 207 of 288 Municipal Chief Posts

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National Times Bureau :- The BJP–Shiv Sena–NCP–led Mahayuti alliance scored a sweeping win in elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, clinching 207 municipal president posts on Sunday and dealing a major blow to the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which managed only 44. The outcome reaffirmed Mahayuti’s dominance in the state following last year’s Assembly elections, while the MVA once again failed to regain public confidence. Final figures released by the State Election Commission late Sunday night showed the BJP emerging as the largest single gainer with 117 municipal president posts, followed by the Eknath Shinde–led Shiv Sena…

22 Dec

Fire breaks out at Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh’s Sector 17, massive damage reported

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Fired, Sindhi Sweets, ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ

National Times Bureau :- A fire broke out at Sindhi Sweets located in Chandigarh's Sector 17 late Saturday night, causing extensive damage to edible items, electrical equipment and other goods inside the shop. Fortunately no casualties were reported. Several fire tenders and Sector 17 police personnel rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. The entire area was cordoned off as a precaution. The blaze was first noticed by the watchman who then informed the fire tenders. After nearly two hours, the blaze was doused and siutation was brought under control. According to fire brigade officials, the blaze is suspected…

21 Dec

VB-G RAM G Act Replaces MGNREGA as President Gives Assent Amid Political Opposition

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaMGNREGA replacement, President Droupadi Murmu, rural employment, VB-G RAM G Act

New Delhi, December 21, 2025: The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act formally came into force on Saturday after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent, two days after the Bill was passed by Parliament amid strong protests from Opposition parties. With the President’s approval, the new law replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, bringing a sweeping change to India’s flagship rural employment framework. The Centre has described the move as a major milestone in reshaping rural employment and livelihood policies. According to the government, the Act increases the statutory…

21 Dec

Mining Limited to Less Than 1% of Aravalli Region, 90% Hills to Remain Protected: Bhupender Yadav

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAravalli Hills, Bhupender Yadav, Environment Ministry, mining policy, Supreme Court

New Delhi, December 21, 2025: Amid criticism from civil society groups and Opposition parties over the newly adopted uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday clarified that mining will be permitted in only a minuscule portion of the Aravalli region. Yadav said that out of the total 1.44 lakh square kilometres spread across four states, mining eligibility is restricted to just 0.19 per cent of the Aravalli landscape. He stressed that nearly 90 per cent of the region will remain under protection, with no mining permissions to be granted in Delhi. The minister’s remarks…

21 Dec

Indian Railways Announces Fare Revision From December 26, Ticket Prices to Rise Across Classes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDecember 26, fare revision, Indian Railways, railway ticket prices, train fare hike

New Delhi: Train travel in India is set to become costlier as Indian Railways has announced a revision in passenger fares, which will come into effect from December 26, 2025. The revised pricing will apply to tickets booked on or after the implementation date. Railway officials said the fare adjustment will impact several travel classes, resulting in an increase in ticket prices for passengers. The decision has been taken to strengthen revenue generation and help meet rising operational and maintenance costs. According to officials, the revised fare structure is expected to fetch an additional ₹600 crore for the national transporter.…