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22 Sep

Supreme Court Questions Criminal Defamation, Stays Trial Against The Wire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmita Singh, defamation law, JNU, Kapil Sibal, Supreme Court, The Wire

New Delhi, September 22, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the time had come to reconsider criminal defamation laws as it stayed proceedings in a case against news portal The Wire, filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Amita Singh. The complaint was linked to a report alleging her role in preparing a dossier on an alleged sex racket at the university.A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and SC Sharma, noting the drawn-out nature of the litigation, remarked, “For how long can you keep on dragging this matter?” The court issued notice on a plea by the…

22 Sep

Governor, CM Dhami Inaugurate ‘Bhagirath Udyan’, Unveil Inspiring Statue of King Bhagirath at Raj Bhavan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A new chapter in the cultural and spiritual heritage of Uttarakhand was written on Monday as Governor Lt. General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami jointly inaugurated the “Bhagirath Udyan” at the Raj Bhavan in Dehradun. The inauguration also marked the ceremonial unveiling of a striking statue of King Bhagirath, a revered figure in Indian mythology known for his perseverance and dedication to public good. The 10-foot-tall statue, set atop an 8-foot granite base, was sculpted by Shivam Chaurasia, an artist from Haridwar. Crafted from fibre and resin, the artwork stands as a symbolic…

22 Sep

Prime Minister pens letter to all citizens to celebrate GST Bachat Utsav

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingGST Bachat Utsav, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to all the citizens to celebrate the 'GST Bachat Utsav', this festive season."Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses," Shri Modi stated. The Prime Minister posted on X: "This festive season, let's celebrate the 'GST Bachat Utsav'! Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses."

22 Sep

Legendary Punjabi musician Charanjit Ahuja laid to rest in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabCharanjit Ahuja, Death, Last Rituals, Punjab, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Legendary Punjabi musician Charanjit Ahuja, who died after prolonged battle with cancer, was cremated on Monday. He died on Sunday at the age of 72 years at PGI hospital, Chandigarh where he was undergoing treatment. The atmosphere turned sombre as all the three sons lit the funeral pyre of their father. A large number of people were gathered to pay their last respects and bid final farewell to the Punjabi music maestro. Several people from across the industry including Gippy Grewal, Hans Raj Hans, Satinder Bugga, Sukhi Brar were also in attendance. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also…

22 Sep

A new chapter begins in my life’: Vikramaditya Singh | See first pics of wedding

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHimachal Pradesh, Marriage, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh Minister for Public Works and Urban Development, Vikramaditya Singh, has tied the knot with Dr Amreen Sekhon, an Assistant Professor at Panjab University, in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Chandigarh on September 22. This is Vikramaditya Singh’s second marriage. His first marriage to Sudarshana Chundawat of Amet, Rajasthan, took place in 2019 and ended in divorce in November 2024. At the wedding, Vikramaditya wore a pastel pink sherwani with a vibrant orange and pink turban, adorned with a kalgi and ceremonial sword, reflecting his royal heritage. Amreen looked elegant in a peach-toned embroidered…

22 Sep

Jaishankar to Meet US Secretary of State Rubio Amid Trade and Strategic Talks at UNGA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndo-Pacific security, Marco Rubio, Subramanyam Jaishankar, UNGA 2025, US-India trade

New York (Rajeev Sharma): India’s External Affairs Minister, Subramanyam Jaishankar, is scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio today at 11:00 am EDT (8:30 pm IST) in New York, according to the US State Department’s public agenda. The meeting is set on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where Jaishankar will hold multiple bilateral discussions with global leaders.The talks assume heightened importance as trade relations between the two nations face tension. Washington recently imposed hefty tariffs, including a 50% levy on key Indian exports, citing India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia. While New Delhi has…

22 Sep

GST 2.0 Rollout: Simpler Tax Regime Promises Savings for Households, Hits Luxury Goods

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingGST, India, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has entered a new phase of indirect taxation with the launch of GST 2.0, which takes effect nationwide from today. The overhaul replaces the earlier four-rate structure with a streamlined system that has just two regular slabs – 5% for essentials and 18% for most goods and services – along with a steep 40% levy on luxury and sin products. The government has pitched the reform as a consumer-friendly move that will ease compliance, reduce disputes, and ultimately bring down the cost of living. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing the transition as the start of…

22 Sep

U.S. Revokes Chabahar Port Sanctions Waiver

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsChabahar Port, India, US Sanctions

Toronto/New Delhi (Bureau)– The Trump administration has announced the revocation of the U.S. sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port, effective September 29, 2025. The waiver, initially granted in 2018, permitted India to invest $500 million in the Shahid Beheshti terminal, thereby securing strategic access to Afghanistan and Central Asia while circumventing Pakistan.The U.S. move exposes Indian operators to potential sanctions under the Iran Freedom and Counter Proliferation Act (IFCA). Analysts caution that this development may bolster China's influence in the region through Pakistan's Gwadar Port, part of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).India now confronts a critical decision: comply with…

21 Sep

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Flags Off ‘Namo Yuva Run’ in Dehradun

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaFit India Movement, Namo Yuva Run, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Seva Pakhwada

Dehradun, September 21, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ at Ghantaghar on Sunday under the ongoing ‘Seva Pakhwada’ program. He also joined the participants for a stretch of the run, encouraging and motivating the youth with his presence.Dhami said the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ was more than a sports event, describing it as a symbol of energy, health, discipline, and patriotism among young people. He noted that such activities are giving new direction and wider public participation to the ‘Fit India Movement’ launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister urged the youth to…

21 Sep

PM Modi Live: PM Modi Launches GST Initiative to Ease Taxes and Strengthen Purchasing Power

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAtmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, GST reforms, GST Savings Festival, PM Modi

New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the rollout of India’s next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, calling it a “GST Savings Festival” designed to enhance consumer purchasing power and simplify business processes.Speaking to the nation, PM Modi highlighted that these reforms are a major step under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and will benefit people across all sections of society. He described it as a “double advantage” combining income tax exemption on earnings up to Rs 12 lakh with the new GST structure, aimed at making essential goods more affordable and boosting household savings.The Prime Minister emphasized that…