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BJP alleges PM Modis mother abused at Tejaswi Yadavs rally, RJD refutes allegations

BJP alleges PM Modis mother abused at Tejaswi Yadavs rally, RJD refutes allegations

National Times Bureau :- The BJP has alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother was once again subjected to abuses in poll-bound Bihar, this time during RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s Bihar Adhikar Yatra. A video from the rally in the Mahua assembly segment, held on the final day of the Yatra, captured derogatory remarks against PM Modi’s mother, which the BJP later shared. Last month, a similar controversy broke out after expletives were used against her during Rahul Gandhi’s Voter Adhikar Yatra. That incident led the BJP to file an FIR and call for a statewide bandh, triggering clashes…
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India, Canada Agree to Reset Ties with Focus on Security Cooperation

India, Canada Agree to Reset Ties with Focus on Security Cooperation

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said India and Canada have agreed to work together on a “new chapter” in bilateral ties, with counter-terrorism and organised crime forming the core of their renewed cooperation.The statement came after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin in New Delhi for wide-ranging discussions. The two sides reviewed security cooperation, counter-terrorism efforts, and the challenge of transnational organised crime.New Delhi has often accused Canada of overlooking Khalistan separatist groups and their nexus with crime syndicates. Indian officials insist these networks not only push…
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Partial solar eclipse to occur on September 21, but India will miss the spectacle; Where will it be visible?

Partial solar eclipse to occur on September 21, but India will miss the spectacle; Where will it be visible?

National Times Bureau :- A partial solar eclipse is set to take place on September 21, in which the Moon will cover a portion of the Sun. However, this celestial event will not be visible from India. According to Space.com, the eclipse will begin at 1:29 pm EDT (10:59 pm IST) and reach its peak at 3:41 pm EDT (1:11 am IST), when the Moon will cover the largest part of the Sun. The eclipse is expected to end at 5:53 pm EDT (3:23 am IST). Where will it be visible? The partial solar eclipse will be observable across parts of…
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PM Modi’s Nationwide Address Scheduled for 5 PM

PM Modi’s Nationwide Address Scheduled for 5 PM

New Delhi, September 21, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm today, focusing on significant economic and global developments, including the introduction of GST 2.0 and the recently announced changes to H-1B visa rules by the United States.Government sources suggest that the Prime Minister is likely to discuss how GST 2.0 will simplify the tax system, improve compliance, and enhance digital integration for businesses. The reforms are expected to facilitate smoother trade, strengthen revenue collection, and boost the overall economic environment ahead of the festive season.Alongside domestic economic updates, PM Modi may also address India’s…
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$100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, White House Confirms

$100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, White House Confirms

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma)— The White House on Saturday moved to dispel alarm after President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the charge is a one-time levy, applying only to new petitions and not retroactively.She stressed that existing H-1B visa holders will not be affected, whether they are already in the U.S. or temporarily abroad. “Those already on H-1B visas, including individuals travelling abroad, will not be asked to pay this amount upon re-entry,” Leavitt posted on X, adding that the change will come into force in…
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Modi Calls Dependence India’s ‘Biggest Enemy,’ Pushes Self-Reliance at Bhavnagar Event

Modi Calls Dependence India’s ‘Biggest Enemy,’ Pushes Self-Reliance at Bhavnagar Event

Bhavnagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared that India’s greatest adversary is not an external force but its own dependence on foreign nations. Speaking at the Samudra se Samriddhi event in Bhavnagar, he said the country’s future cannot be left in the hands of others and urged citizens to embrace self-reliance as the foundation for development.“India does not have a major enemy in the world. If we have an enemy, it is our dependence on other countries. That is our biggest enemy,” the Prime Minister said, stressing that self-respect and progress require reducing reliance on imports.He inaugurated and laid…
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Don’t Miss It! Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 to Stun Skywatchers on September 21

Don’t Miss It! Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 to Stun Skywatchers on September 21

National Times Bureau: The final solar eclipse of the year will take place on Sunday, September 21, offering a celestial spectacle to skywatchers in select regions of the world. This partial eclipse will begin at 1:29 pm EDT (10:59 pm IST) and end at 5:53 pm EDT (3:23 am IST, September 22).The maximum phase of the eclipse, when the Moon covers the largest portion of the Sun, will occur at 3:41 pm EDT (1:11 am IST). Viewers in Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans will be able to witness the event, though India will…
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Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade, Seeks Nobel Prize for ‘Ending Seven Wars’

Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade, Seeks Nobel Prize for ‘Ending Seven Wars’

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for resolving tensions between India and Pakistan, asserting that his trade diplomacy helped prevent conflict earlier this year. Speaking at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday, Trump said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars.”“On the world stage, we are respected at a level that we have never been respected before,” Trump said. “We are forging peace agreements, and we are stopping wars. So we stopped wars between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia.”The President claimed that trade negotiations were central to his…
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District Magistrate Imposes 60-Day Ban on Carrying Weapons Ahead of Festivals

District Magistrate Imposes 60-Day Ban on Carrying Weapons Ahead of Festivals

National Times Bureau :- In a preventive measure aimed at maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety during the upcoming festival season, District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav has imposed a 60-day ban on carrying weapons. The order will be in effect from midnight of 23rd September until 21st November. Under this directive, individuals are prohibited from carrying firearms, lethal weapons, sticks, spears, knives, or any iron-made arms in public places. Exceptions have been made for police, military, paramilitary forces, and other government officials, provided they are on duty, in uniform, and carrying authorized permits and ID cards. Persons holding…
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Delhi Police Arrest Three Illegal African Nationals in South West Delhi

Delhi Police Arrest Three Illegal African Nationals in South West Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Delhi Police, acting on a tip-off, arrested three African nationals who had been residing illegally in India for an extended period. During verification, authorities discovered that the individuals did not possess valid travel or visa documents and had overstayed in the country. The arrested individuals have been identified as Elamuno Gabriel, Chinedu Paulinus, and Sanusi Sani. Investigations revealed that they were employed in housekeeping and were residing in Shahpur (Delhi), Gurugram, and Noida, often moving between locations. At the time of their arrest, they were living near Sector 01, Palam Village, Delhi. Following due legal procedure,…
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