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03 Oct

Putin stands by Modi on energy trade, slams Washington’s double standards

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsPm Narinder modi, Putin, Russia, Trade

National Times Bureau :- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump’s administration for pressuring India to cut back on energy trade with Moscow. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin warned that such moves would raise global energy prices and hurt the US economy. He said if Washington continued with higher tariffs on Russia’s trade partners, the cost of energy would rise further, forcing the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates high, which would eventually slow down the American economy. During the forum, attended by experts from over 140 countries, including India, Putin…

03 Oct

Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Challenged in Supreme Court by Wife

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Geetanjali Angmo, the wife of Ladakhi innovator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, has moved the Supreme Court seeking his release following his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk has been in custody since September 26, days after large-scale protests erupted in Ladakh demanding constitutional safeguards for the region. Wangchuk, known globally for his work on sustainable development and climate action in the Himalayas, was picked up by authorities in the aftermath of demonstrations that turned violent. The unrest resulted in the death of four individuals and left nearly 90 injured. Since his arrest, he has…

02 Oct

NCERT Launches Special “Swadeshi” Modules to Promote Self-Reliance Among Students

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New Delhi, October 2: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced special educational modules on “Swadeshi,” reflecting the Prime Minister’s emphasis on self-reliance. The two modules, “Swadeshi: Vocal for Local” for middle school students and “Swadeshi: For a Self-Reliant India” for secondary students, feature excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address. The modules underscore the role of self-reliance in propelling India toward becoming a developed nation.Highlighting achievements in India’s space, defence, and health sectors, the books encourage citizens and shopkeepers to support locally made products under the “Vocal for Local” initiative. NCERT emphasized that…

02 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pays Tribute at Rampur Tiraha Memorial, Announces Development Plans

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Dehradun, October 2: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Rampur Tiraha memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the Uttarakhand movement, Mahatma Gandhi, and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.Speaking at the event, Dhami highlighted that the state government has taken strict measures to preserve Uttarakhand’s culture, including actions against land jihad, love jihad, and spit jihad. He expressed hope that the culprits of the Rampur Tiraha incident will be brought to justice. Former Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan had reportedly intervened in court proceedings following Dhami’s request.“The Rampur Tiraha incident is a dark chapter in Uttarakhand and…

02 Oct

Kedarnath Portals to Close on October 23, Badrinath on November 25 for Winter

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Badrinath, October 2: The Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has announced the closure dates for the Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath for the upcoming winter season. The portals of Kedarnath Dham will shut on October 23, while Badrinath Dham will close on November 25 at 2:56 PM.The schedule was finalised on Vijayadashami during a traditional ceremony at the Badrinath temple. Dharmadhikari and Vedic scholars set the timings after Panchang calculations in the presence of BKTC officials. The Rawal of Badrinath Dham formally declared the dates.As part of the rituals, the ceremonial turban (Pagdi) for Bhandar Seva of the…

02 Oct

India Allows Sikh Pilgrims to Visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Purab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabGuru Nanak Dev Ji, India Pakistan ties, Prakash Purab 2025, Sikh pilgrims

New Delhi, October 2: India has granted permission for Sikh Jathas (groups of pilgrims) to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Prakash Purab celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, founder of Sikhism, according to official sources.The pilgrimage will take place under the 1974 bilateral protocol on visits to religious shrines. Officials clarified that only selected groups will be permitted based on recommendations from respective state governments. These recommendations will be forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), after which the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will issue the final clearance.The decision comes after the Centre had earlier barred Sikh pilgrims…

02 Oct

The Sole Meaning of Life is to Serve Humanity: A Call to Be a Helping Hand

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Bureau (Amarjit Singh Khajuria): “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” With these words, our University Vice-Chancellor began his convocation address, offering graduating students both degrees and wisdom. He reminded us that life outside the university would bring constant challenges, but resilience and adaptability would help us face them. True fulfillment, he said, does not come from personal success alone, but from contributing to society by mentoring, volunteering, and uplifting others.His message resonates even more today as we witness the devastating floods triggered by heavy rains across India and other parts of the world. These disasters, often worsened…

02 Oct

Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan sue YouTube and Google over AI videos, seek Rs 4 cr in damages

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingAbhishek Bachan, Aishwarya Rai

National Times Bureau :- Bollywood power couple Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have taken legal action against YouTube and its parent company Google, filing a lawsuit that seeks Rs 4 crore (approx. $450,000) in damages. The move comes after a flood of AI-generated deepfake videos featuring the actors surfaced online, raising alarm over privacy violations and misuse of artificial intelligence. The petition, filed on September 6, calls for the immediate removal and permanent ban of all videos that infringe on the Bachchans’ intellectual property and personality rights. The actors have also asked the Delhi High Court to direct YouTube…

02 Oct

Gandhi Jayanti 2025: PM, President pay floral tributes on birth anniversary of Father of the Nation

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Union Minister Manohar Lal accompanied the Prime Minister during the tribute ceremony. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister paid homage to Gandhi in a post on X, recalling his courage and values of service and compassion. Modi said the nation would continue to follow the Mahatma's path in its quest for a 'Viksit Bharat.' "Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human…

02 Oct

Goldy Brar Gang Shooters, hired to kill Munawar Faruqi, arrested after gunfire exchange

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National Times Bureau :- Two members of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar–Virender Charan gang, allegedly assigned to kill Bigg Boss-24 winner and stand-up comedian munawar faruqui, were arrested following a gunfire exchange on Jaitpur-Kalindi Kunj Road. The suspects, identified as Rahul from Panipat and Sahil from Bhiwani in Haryana, were reportedly acting on instructions from foreign-based gangster Rohit Godara, who was coordinating with Goldy Brar and Virender Charan to target Faruqui. Investigators revealed that the duo had carried out surveillance in Mumbai and Bengaluru to monitor Faruqui’s movements. Faruqui, who won the reality show Bigg Boss in 2024, has 14.2 million…