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14 Sep

ED Issues Summons to Urvashi Rautela, Mimi Chakraborty in 1xBet Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India1xBet money laundering case, Mimi Chakraborty betting probe, Urvashi Rautela ED summons

New Delhi, September, 14, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has called Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela and former parliamentarian Mimi Chakraborty for questioning in connection with its probe into the illegal betting platform 1xBet. Both are required to appear at the agency’s Delhi office on September 16.According to officials, the case involves allegations of money laundering linked to online betting operations that used surrogate advertising and digital payment channels to collect funds from users across India.The ED has already questioned several high-profile figures in the matter. Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was examined last week, while former Indian batsman Suresh Raina was questioned…

14 Sep

Strong 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam and Northeast, No Damage Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia5.8 magnitude quake northeast, Assam earthquake 2025, Udalguri epicentre earthquake

Udalguri (Assam): A powerful earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck the northeast on Sunday evening, triggering panic across several states.The quake, recorded at 4.41 pm, had its epicentre in Udalguri district of Assam and a depth of 5 km, officials confirmed.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on X that there were no reports of major damage or casualties so far. “The epicentre was near Udalguri. We are actively monitoring the situation,” he wrote.Tremors were strongly felt in Udalguri, Sonitpur, Tamulpur, Nalbari and Guwahati, where panic-stricken residents rushed out of their homes. People in parts of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, including…

14 Sep

Mohali Hospital Birth Dispute Sparks Controversy, DNA Test Ordered to Establish Parentage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBirth, Controversy, DNA Test, Hospital, Mohali

National Times Bureau :- A major controversy has erupted in Mohali after a dispute arose regarding the identity of a newborn delivered at a local hospital. The case has not only shocked the family involved but has also raised serious concerns about hospital management and the protocols followed during childbirth. According to reports, the family alleged that there was confusion over the parentage of the child soon after delivery. Suspecting foul play or negligence, they demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. The hospital authorities, while denying any wrongdoing, agreed that a DNA test would be the most appropriate method…

14 Sep

India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash Sparks Protests; Prayers Held for Team India’s Victory

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, SportsAsia Cup 2025, Asia cup2025, India, Pakistan, Prayer

National Times Bureau :- The high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place this evening, but the match has sparked protests in several parts of the country. The opposition to the game comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left tensions running high between the two nations. Protesters argue that Pakistan has cost Indian lives, and therefore the BCCI should not engage in cricketing ties with the neighboring country. Amidst this backdrop, a special havan was organized in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, by the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). The ceremony drew…

14 Sep

Families of Pahalgam Terror Victims Decry India-Pakistan Cricket Match, Say ‘Operation Sindoor Feels Like a Waste’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingAsia Cup 2025, India-Pakistan

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): As India gears up to face Pakistan in a high-stakes cricket clash, emotions are running high among the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, many of whom have strongly condemned the decision to hold the match. The outrage stems from the deadly assault on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, where 26 Indian tourists lost their lives in an attack attributed to Pakistan-backed militants. While the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor in response to neutralize the attackers and their networks, several victim families now feel betrayed. “If You Want to Play, Bring…

14 Sep

Vaishno Devi Yatra Delayed Again as Heavy Rainfall Continues in Jammu Region

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingVaishno Devi

Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The resumption of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, which was slated to begin today after nearly three weeks of suspension, has been delayed once again due to continuous heavy rainfall in the Jammu region. Officials confirmed that the yatra will remain suspended until further notice. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had earlier announced plans to restart the pilgrimage on September 14, after halting it on August 26. The original suspension came just hours before a deadly landslide struck the route leading to the holy shrine, resulting in 34 fatalities and injuring 20 others. In a statement…

13 Sep

PM Modi Inaugurates Mizoram’s First Railway Line, Unlocks New Era of Connectivity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAct East Policy, Bairabi–Sairang project, Mizoram railway, PM Modi

Aizawl, September 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram’s first-ever railway line, the Bairabi–Sairang project, calling it a landmark step in integrating the state with the national railway grid. Built at a cost of ₹8,070 crore, the line connects Aizawl to the rest of India by rail for the first time, ensuring safer, faster, and more affordable transport for the northeastern state.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the project as an engineering feat, accomplished under some of the most demanding Himalayan conditions. The 51-kilometre route required 45 tunnels and 45 bridges, including one higher than Delhi’s Qutub Minar. “The…

13 Sep

Supreme Court to Deliver Interim Order on Waqf (Amendment) Act Petitions on Monday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBR Gavai, Supreme Court, Waqf Amendment Act 2025, Waqf by user

New Delhi, September 13: The Supreme Court will on Monday pronounce its interim order on a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which abolished the long-practiced concept of ‘waqf by user’.The law, notified on April 5, 2025, mandates that only self-owned property can be declared as waqf after verification of ownership and inheritance rights. It also allows state governments to nominate members from Shia and Sunni communities, as well as representatives from backward classes, to Waqf Boards, and introduces new rules regarding the Waqf Council.A Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice…

13 Sep

Pushkar Singh Dhami Tops Survey as Best-Performing CM in Disaster-Affected States

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDisaster Management, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Times Group survey, Uttarakhand CM

Dehradun, September 13: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has emerged as the top-performing chief minister in disaster-hit states, according to a survey conducted by the Times Group.Navbharat Times recently carried out an online poll asking readers to name the “best performing Chief Minister among the disaster-affected states.” The options included Omar Abdullah, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Bhagwant Mann.The results showed overwhelming support for Dhami, who secured 78.5% of the votes. Jammu and Kashmir’s Omar Abdullah received 20.4%, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu got 0.6%, while Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann managed just 0.5%.Public recognition for Dhami…

13 Sep

Shankaracharya Backs Independent Candidates Promising Cow Protection in Bihar Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, cow protection, independent candidates, Shankaracharya

Patna, September 13, 2025: Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Saturday declared his support for independent candidates in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, provided they commit to taking action against cow slaughter.Addressing the media, the Shankaracharya expressed disappointment over decades of unfulfilled promises by political parties. “In the Bihar elections, our vote will go to cow protection and the preservation of Sanatan Dharma. Even after 78–79 years and numerous assurances, no party has genuinely pledged to stop cow slaughter,” he said.He confirmed that candidates would be fielded for all 243 assembly seats across the state but withheld their names for now,…