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17 Sep

PM Modi Turns 75, BJP Marks Occasion with Welfare Campaigns Nationwide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNarendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on Wednesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) observing the day by launching a nationwide initiative focused on public service and welfare. The party announced the beginning of Sewa Pakhwada, a fortnight-long programme running till October 2. During this period, activities ranging from medical check-up camps, cleanliness drives, nutrition awareness sessions, and fairs showcasing local products will be organised across states governed by the BJP. On his birthday, Modi visited Dhar in Madhya Pradesh where he flagged off a campaign centred on maternal and child health. He also…

17 Sep

PM Modi Gets Birthday Call From Donald Trump Amid Revival of Trade Negotiations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday celebrations received an international touch as US President Donald Trump phoned him with warm wishes, only hours after stalled trade discussions between New Delhi and Washington were revived. In a brief post on X, Modi acknowledged Trump’s gesture and noted the progress in bilateral talks. “Like you, I remain committed to advancing the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership,” he wrote, adding support for initiatives aimed at securing peace in the Ukraine conflict. Trump, for his part, shared the exchange on Truth Social, praising Modi’s leadership and thanking him for backing…

16 Sep

Assam Officer Held With Assets 400 Times Beyond Income, CM Promises Strict Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAssam corruption case, disproportionate assets, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nupur Bora arrested

Guwahati, September 16 – An Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer has been arrested for allegedly amassing assets nearly 400 times more than her known sources of income, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. The officer, Nupur Bora, was taken into custody by the Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell after searches at her residences led to the recovery of ₹92.50 lakh in cash and ornaments worth nearly ₹1.5 crore. She was posted as Circle Officer in Goraimari, Kamrup district, at the time of her arrest. “She had amassed wealth 400 times more than her known sources of income. Not…

16 Sep

ED Summons Sonu Sood and Yuvraj Singh in 1xBet Money Laundering Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia1xBet money laundering, ED summons Sonu Sood, Robin Uthappa, Yuvraj Singh betting probe

New Delhi, September 16 – The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned actor Sonu Sood and former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh in connection with its investigation into the illegal online betting platform 1xBet. Officials confirmed that the move comes as part of a wider crackdown on unlawful real-money gaming platforms.According to sources, Yuvraj Singh has been directed to appear before the agency on September 23, while Sonu Sood has been asked to depose on September 24. Former cricketer Robin Uthappa, also linked to the probe, has been called on September 22. Their statements will be recorded under provisions of the Prevention…

16 Sep

IMJU Executive Meet in Hyderabad Raises Concerns Over Journalist Welfare, Pensions, and Government Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIMJU, Journalist Welfare

Hyderabad: The Indian Media Journalists Union held its executive meeting on 13 and 14 September in the auditorium of Taj Mahal Hotel in Hyderabad under the chairmanship of National President Bala Bhaskar S. The meeting was attended by Chief Guest Dr. Marri Raghavaiah (General Secretary, National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR), Special Guests Mr. Kismat Kumar (Former Director of INTR) and Mr. Brahmandabheri Gopa Raju (President, The Journalists Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.), Guests- Mrs. Indirahema and Mrs. Kanakadurga.The details of the members and state heads of IMJU are as follows- Bala Bhaskar (Telangana), Harikrishna Yadav (Delhi), Ravi Shastri (Karnataka), Mohantara…

16 Sep

Adani Defamation Case: Gandhinagar Court Summons Journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAbhisar Sharma, Adani Group, defamation case, Gandhinagar court, Raju Parulekar

Gandhinagar, September 16, 2025 — A Gandhinagar court has summoned journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar to appear on September 20 in connection with criminal defamation complaints filed by the Adani Group.The conglomerate alleged that Sharma, a YouTuber, and Parulekar, a blogger, circulated defamatory claims intended to tarnish its image. The Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, PS Adalaj, issued notices directing both to appear, according to an official release by Adani.The complaints were filed under Sections 356 (1, 2, and 3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which correspond to Sections 499, 500, and 501 of the Indian…

16 Sep

Mother Dairy Slashes Prices Across Dairy and Food Products After GST Overhaul

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiadairy products, Mother dairy, Price drop

National Times Bureau :- In a major relief for consumers, Mother Dairy on Tuesday announced a sharp reduction in prices across its dairy and food product range following a sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) restructuring. The move places most of its portfolio under either the zero-tax category or the lowest 5% slab. Staple items such as paneer, butter, cheese, ghee, milkshakes, and ice creams will now cost less. For instance, a 500-gram pack of butter will drop to ₹285 from ₹305, while the price of a butterscotch cone ice cream has been reduced from ₹35 to ₹30. Similarly, a…

16 Sep

Major Shake-Up in Meghalaya Cabinet: Eight Ministers Resign Ahead of Reshuffle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsCabinet, Meghalaya, Resign

National Times Bureau :- In a dramatic political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya Cabinet tendered their resignations on Tuesday, paving the way for a significant reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led government. Officials confirmed that Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who heads the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, submitted the resignations of his colleagues to Governor C.H. Vijayashankar during a meeting at Raj Bhavan. The swearing-in of new ministers has been scheduled for 5 p.m. the same evening. Among those who resigned are Ampareen Lyngdoh, Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A. Sangma, and Abu Tahir Mondal from the NPP; Paul Lyngdoh…

16 Sep

Dehradun Cloudburst Leaves Trail of Destruction, Search On for Missing Persons

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDehradun, Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A sudden cloudburst in the Sahastradhara belt of Dehradun Tuesday triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving behind widespread damage and forcing emergency crews into action. The heavy gush of water swept through houses, roadside shops and parked vehicles, while stretches of roads were washed away. Officials confirmed that two individuals have not been traced since the incident, and rescue agencies are racing against time to locate them. Teams from the SDRF and NDRF have reached the disaster-hit sites and are assisting in evacuations as well as clearing debris. Authorities said the situation is under control but the…

16 Sep

India-US Trade Talks Begin Amid Renewed Criticism on Russian Oil Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Russia, US

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A new round of India-US trade discussions is set to begin today as American negotiator Brendan Lynch lands in the capital, though the agenda has been clouded by fresh remarks from White House adviser Peter Navarro. Navarro alleged that Indian refiners have been “quick to align with Russian suppliers” since the Ukraine conflict, claiming such purchases indirectly strengthen Moscow’s military capacity. “American workers lose while India profits. On top of that, they maintain some of the steepest tariffs globally,” Navarro said on Monday. Despite these pointed remarks, both governments are attempting to push forward with dialogue…