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06 Oct

Amritsar Police Recover Two More Hand Grenades Linked to ISI Network in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmritsar Police, grenade recovery, Harpreet Singh, ISI link, Punjab terrorism, Tarn Taran

Amritsar, October 6, 2025: Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the Amritsar Rural Police have recovered two additional hand grenades from Harpreet Singh, alias Happy or Milkha, a resident of Tarn Taran. With this recovery, the total number of grenades seized in the case has risen to four.According to preliminary investigations, Harpreet Singh was allegedly in direct contact with handlers from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and received the explosives through cross-border channels. Authorities suspect the weapons were intended for use in a larger terror plot targeting Punjab.A case has been registered at Police Station Gharinda, Amritsar, and investigations are underway to…

06 Oct

NHAI to Introduce QR Code Boards and New Toll Rules on Highways

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaNew Rules, NHAI

National Times Bureau :- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is making highways smarter and safer for travelers. From November 15, 2025, new signboards with QR codes will appear along major highways, and toll payment rules will also change. These QR code boards will give travelers more than just directions. By scanning the code with a smartphone, people can get instant details about the highway, toll plaza contacts, resident engineers, patrol teams, and the Highway Emergency Helpline number 1033. This will make it easier to get help in case of emergencies. The boards will be installed at important points,…

06 Oct

Air India Dreamliner’s Safety Turbine Deploys Mid-Flight, DGCA Launches Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India, Top news

National Times Bureau :- In an unusual mid-air incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has opened an investigation after the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner unexpectedly deployed during a routine international flight from Amritsar to Birmingham. According to officials, the aircraft—operating as flight AI 117—continued its journey without any safety risk and landed smoothly at Birmingham. No injuries or disruptions to onboard systems were reported. The RAT is a small fold-out turbine designed as an emergency backup. It automatically comes into action only if an aircraft loses engine-driven power, using the outside…

06 Oct

Landslide Tragedy in Darjeeling Claims 24 Lives, Rescue Efforts Hindered by Rain

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDarjeeling

Darjeeling (Rajeev Sharma): The number of confirmed deaths from the recent landslides in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district has risen to 24, with rescue operations still underway in difficult conditions. Several people are feared missing, and ongoing rainfall continues to slow down relief efforts, officials reported on Monday. Triggered by relentless rain over the past few days, the landslides have caused widespread destruction in the hill region. Entire stretches of roads have collapsed or been blocked by debris, cutting off access to multiple areas and leaving hundreds of tourists stranded. According to state authorities, one more body was recovered late Sunday…

06 Oct

SC Seeks Replies on Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Under NSA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSonam Wangchuk

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre, the Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Superintendent of Jodhpur Central Jail to respond to a petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, questioning his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The petition challenges the legality of Wangchuk’s detention and seeks his immediate release. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on October 14. Appearing on behalf of Angmo, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the family had not been informed of the reasons for Wangchuk’s detention. He stressed that…

06 Oct

Fire at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital Claims Six Lives, Families Demand Accountability

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night fire at the renowned Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur turned tragic on Sunday, as six patients lost their lives in the Neuro ICU of the trauma wing. The blaze, believed to have started due to an electrical fault, has triggered outrage and grief, with families alleging that early warnings were disregarded by hospital authorities. The fire is said to have broken out in a storage section adjacent to the ICU, quickly filling the critical care unit with smoke. Hospital staff managed to evacuate some patients, but six individuals—already in fragile condition—could not be…

05 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Pays Tribute to Martyrs, Announces Welfare Initiatives

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnnounces Welfare Initiatives, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Pays Tribute to Martyrs

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, October 5, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the Shaheed Samman Diwas in Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal, honoring the bravery and supreme sacrifice of martyrs.During the event, CM Dhami presented copper plates and ceremonial robes to the families of martyrs and inspected the Army band, extending his greetings to the personnel. He paid homage at the statue of Amar Shaheed Gabbar Singh Negi, stating that the nation’s safety today is due to the courage of soldiers like him.The Chief Minister also lit lamps before copper urns containing sacred soil collected from the courtyards of martyrs…

05 Oct

Jaishankar Stresses Need for India-US Trade Understanding Amid Tariff Disputes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaEU FTA, free trade agreements, India-US trade, S. Jaishankar, Tariffs, UK FTA

New Delhi, October 5, 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday emphasized the importance of reaching a trade understanding with the United States, highlighting that it is not only the world’s largest market but also a crucial step as many other countries already maintain such arrangements.Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar acknowledged ongoing challenges in trade negotiations with the US, noting unresolved issues including tariffs on Indian goods and crude oil imports from Russia. “There are problems, there are issues. These need to be negotiated, discussed, and resolved,” he said, stressing that negotiations must respect…

05 Oct

Bihar Assembly Polls to Be Held Before November 22, EC Prepares for Smooth Voting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar Assembly elections 2025, Election Commission, Gyanesh Kumar

Patna, October 5, 2025: The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, on Sunday confirmed that Bihar Assembly elections will be conducted before November 22, when the current assembly’s term expires. The state has 243 constituencies, including two reserved for Scheduled Tribes (STs) and 38 for Scheduled Castes (SCs).Speaking at a press conference in Patna, Kumar highlighted that the Election Commission (EC) has trained booth-level officers for the first time to ensure seamless polling. He also noted that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, launched on June 24, 2025, was completed on schedule.“The voters of Bihar should celebrate…

05 Oct

India, EU Begin Final Push for Free Trade Agreement in Brussels

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBrussels talks, Free Trade Agreement, India-EU FTA, Maros Sefcovic, Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, October 5, 2025: Senior negotiators from India and the European Union (EU) will begin the 14th round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks in Brussels on Monday. The week-long discussions, scheduled from October 6 to 10, aim to bridge the remaining gaps and expedite the signing of the long-awaited trade pact, officials confirmed.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has voiced optimism about the deal, saying it would mark a significant boost to bilateral trade and investment. Goyal is also set to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic later this month in South Africa to review progress, as both…