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11 Oct

India, Canada to Build Strategic Cooperation Framework During Canadian FM Anita Anand’s Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaAnita Anand, India-Canada relations, Mark Carney, Piyush Goyal, S. Jaishankar

New Delhi, October 11, 2025: India and Canada are set to explore a new framework for “strategic cooperation” covering trade, energy, and security during Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit to New Delhi beginning Sunday.Anand will hold extensive discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal aimed at boosting bilateral relations across key sectors. India will be her first stop in a three-nation tour that also includes Singapore and China.According to a Canadian government readout, both countries are working toward a “strategic framework” focusing on trade diversification, energy transformation, and security collaboration. During her stay, Anand…

11 Oct

Kangana Ranaut to Appear in Bathinda Court on October 27 in Defamation Case Filed by Farmer Woman

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBathinda court, defamation case, Kangana Ranaut, Mahinder Kaur

Bathinda, Punjab, October 11, 2025: BJP MP from Mandi and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will appear before the Bathinda District Court on October 27 in a long-pending defamation case. The court accepted a request from her legal team on Friday, scheduling her personal appearance for 2 PM.The case, filed by 85-year-old farmer Mahinder Kaur from Bahadargarh Jandian village, dates back to January 4, 2021. Kaur, who was 81 at the time, accused Kangana of making defamatory remarks during the farmers’ protest in Delhi. The actress had allegedly shared Kaur’s photograph on social media and suggested that she was a paid…

11 Oct

US-China Trade War Opens New Doors for Indian Exporters as Tariffs Soar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsFIEO, global trade, Indian exports, rare earths, Tariffs, US-China trade war

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma) : The escalating trade war between the United States and China is rattling global markets, but experts say it could turn into a significant opportunity for Indian exporters. With Washington imposing steep new tariffs on Chinese goods, American demand is expected to shift toward Indian products, offering a major boost to India’s export prospects.The US has announced an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports starting November 1, 2025, taking total duties to a staggering 130%. The move comes in retaliation to Beijing’s decision on October 9 to restrict exports of rare earth elements — materials essential…

11 Oct

ED Arrests Reliance Power CFO in Rs 68 Crore Fake Bank Guarantee Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAnil Ambani, Reliance Power

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ashok Pal, Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Power, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a suspected money laundering case involving a bogus bank guarantee worth Rs 68.2 crore. The arrest took place on Friday night following a detailed questioning session. ED officials confirmed that Pal was taken into custody under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He is expected to be produced before a special court on Saturday, where the agency will request his remand for further interrogation. The case concerns a bank guarantee allegedly submitted…

11 Oct

Akasa Air Flight From Pune to Delhi Hit by Bird, Lands Safely Without Incident

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): An Akasa Air flight traveling from Pune to the national capital encountered a bird strike on Thursday, prompting immediate attention from the airline’s engineering team upon arrival in Delhi. Flight QP 1607, operating on the Pune-Delhi route on October 10, 2025, safely touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport following the mid-air incident. All passengers and crew members on board were safely deplaned after landing, the airline confirmed. In a statement, an Akasa Air spokesperson said, “The aircraft is being inspected by our engineering team as per our standard operating procedures. It will return to service…

10 Oct

Fortis Escorts Hospital Issues Official Statement Following Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman’s Death

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabFortis Escorts Hospital Amritsar, Indian bodybuilder, Varinder Singh Ghuman death

Amritsar (Punjab), October 10, 2025: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, has issued an official statement following the sudden death of celebrated bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away during a shoulder surgery on Thursday.According to the hospital, Ghuman visited the OPD on October 6, 2025, complaining of pain and restricted movement in his right shoulder. After clinical evaluation, doctors recommended arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis. The hospital confirmed that Ghuman had no known comorbidities prior to the procedure.The surgery began under general anaesthesia on October 9, 2025, and was reportedly completed around 3 PM without complications. However,…

10 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Corruption and Exam Malpractices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaexam paper leak, UKSSSC 2025, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Dehradun, October 10, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reiterated that his government is committed to a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption and irregularities, emphasizing transparency and accountability at all administrative levels.According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), any official found engaging in irregularities will face the strictest action, regardless of rank or position. This comes as the government accelerates proceedings in a land purchase irregularities case in Gram Sarai, Haridwar. Departmental action has been initiated against three officers: former District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary, and then Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ajayveer…

10 Oct

Jaishankar confirms full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul; deepens ties with Afghanistan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAfghanistan, Embassy, Kabul, S Jaishankar

National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to enhance India-Afghanistan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. The announcement came during Jaishankar’s meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy. India remains fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence,” EAM Jaishankar stated. This marks a major step in India’s neighbourhood diplomacy, coming four years after India closed its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan following the…

10 Oct

Man Found Stabbed to Death Near Khajuri Chowk in Northeast Delhi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A man was found brutally stabbed to death late Thursday night near Khajuri Chowk in northeast Delhi, sparking panic in the area and prompting a police investigation. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Gajender, lived in Dayalpur and worked as a barber in the locality, officials said. His body was discovered in the Khadar area, not far from Khajuri Chowk, with multiple stab wounds. Police said they received a call regarding the incident at around 11:27 p.m., after which officers from the New Usmanpur police station were sent to the scene. "Upon reaching the spot, our team…

09 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Seeks Centre’s Approval for ₹17,075 Crore Urban, Water, and Energy Projects

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNirmala Sitharaman, Pushkar Singh Dhami, urban infrastructure, Uttarakhand

New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss key projects aimed at upgrading urban infrastructure, water resources, and energy systems across the state.Dhami highlighted the growing pressure on urban areas and emphasized the urgent need to modernize drainage systems in districts prone to heavy rainfall. He informed the Finance Minister that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) worth ₹8,589.47 crore have been prepared for stormwater drainage improvements in ten districts and requested approval under the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment to States.The Chief Minister also…