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02 Sep

Trump Damaged US-India Ties Over Pakistan Business Links : Former US National Security Advisor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-US relations, Jake Sullivan, Pakistan business deals, US foreign policy

Washington, September 2, 2025 – Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of sacrificing America’s relationship with India for personal business interests linked to Pakistan, calling it a “huge strategic harm” to US foreign policy.Speaking on the MeidasTouch network, Sullivan said the US-India partnership had been nurtured for decades across party lines, with progress in technology, economics, and security cooperation, especially against the backdrop of China’s growing influence. However, he claimed that progress had been undermined under Trump’s leadership.“In no small part, because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, Trump…

02 Sep

Uttarakhand Announces 10% Reservation for Agniveers in Uniformed Services

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAgniveers reservation, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, government jobs, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, September 2, 2025– Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has delivered on a key promise by approving 10 percent horizontal reservation in government jobs for demobilized Agniveers. On Monday, the Department of Personnel and Vigilance issued the Horizontal Reservation Rules–2025 for Direct Recruitment to Uniformed Posts in Group-C Services under the State of Uttarakhand.Scope of ReservationUnder the new regulation, ex-Agniveers will receive 10 percent reservation in uniformed posts including Police Constable (Civil/PAC), Sub-Inspector, Platoon Commander PAC, Fireman, Fire Officer Grade-II, Jail Guard, Deputy Jailor, Forest Guard, Forester, Excise Constable, Enforcement Constable, and Secretariat Security Guard. Provisions have also been made…

02 Sep

India Issues Flood Alert to Pakistan Over Sutlej River

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsflood alert, heavy rains, India, Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan, Sutlej river

New Delhi, September 2 – India has alerted Pakistan about a high risk of flooding in the Sutlej river, following continuous heavy rainfall in northern states that forced authorities to release excess water from major dams. The warning, officials confirmed, was shared with Islamabad on humanitarian grounds through the Ministry of External Affairs.Last week, India had already issued three similar alerts for possible flooding in the Tawi river. The latest warning points to the likelihood of floods in the Sutlej on Wednesday. In Punjab, rivers including the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with several seasonal rivulets, are currently in spate…

02 Sep

CM Sukhu Expresses Grief Over Losses, Offers Support Amid Heavy Rains and Landslides in Himachal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHeavy rain, Himachal Pradesh, Landslides, Sukhvinder sukhu

National Times Bureau :- Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered widespread landslides and flooding across several regions of Himachal Pradesh, causing extensive damage to infrastructure and posing serious risks to residents. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incidents reported from different parts of the state. In Kullu, a raging stream has created dangerous conditions, while in Dhalpur, a landslide claimed the life of a woman. Reports from Manali indicate that two people have been injured, and another stream in Old Manali has once again overflowed. In Ani, a massive landslide buried a house, while in Kinnaur,…

01 Sep

Uttarakhand on High Alert as CM Dhami Confirms Red and Orange Warnings Amid Heavy Rains

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacloudburst, Disaster Management, orange alert, Pushkar Singh Dhami, red alert, Uttarakhand rains

Dehradun – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that red and orange alerts have been issued across the state following cloudbursts and intense rainfall in several districts. He assured that relief operations are underway and that the government is working round the clock to support affected families.The Chief Minister told reporters that every district has been impacted. “There is calamity at Dharali, and in Rudraprayag several places have been hit. In Uttarkashi, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar, many areas are waterlogged. A cloudburst has also occurred in Dehri’s Ghansali region,” Dhami said.He added that relief…

01 Sep

Trump Calls US-India Trade Relationship a ‘One-Sided Disaster’ Amid Tariff Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-US trade, Narendra Modi, Russia oil imports, Tariffs

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has sharpened his criticism of America’s trade relationship with India, describing it as “a totally one-sided disaster.” He asserted that New Delhi’s recent offer to eliminate tariffs on American goods might have come too late.In a statement posted on his social media platform Monday, Trump claimed India, after years of imposing restrictive duties, is now willing to reduce tariffs to zero. Yet, he questioned the timing, remarking, “It’s getting late” for such a step.The president argued that trade between the two nations remains imbalanced. “We do very little business with India, but…

01 Sep

Modi Concludes China Visit with Strong Pitch on Terrorism, Global Cooperation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaModi Putin meeting, Modi Xi Jinping talks, Narendra Modi China visit, SCO Summit 2025

Taijin, September 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his visit to China on Monday, where he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and held high-level discussions with world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin.In a post on X, Modi described his trip as “productive” and noted that he highlighted India’s stance on several “key global issues.” He expressed gratitude to President Xi, the Chinese government, and the people of China for successfully hosting the summit. The visit marked Modi’s first trip to China in seven years.Addressing the summit, which was attended by…

01 Sep

Modi and Putin Hold Talks in Car Ride Before Bilateral Meeting at SCO Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral talks, India-Russia partnership, Modi-Putin car meeting, SCO Summit Tianjin

Tianjin, China: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted their strong personal rapport at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Their camaraderie was evident when the two leaders shared a warm hug before travelling together in Putin’s Aurus Senat limousine for a private discussion ahead of their formal bilateral meeting. Sources revealed that President Putin waited nearly ten minutes for Prime Minister Modi to join him, and the two conversed for about 45 minutes during the car ride before arriving at the venue.Afterward, Prime Minister Modi shared on X, “After the proceedings at the SCO…

01 Sep

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Discussion with Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan on Flood Situation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmit Shah, Big news, Cm bhagwant maan, Floods, Punjab, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan over the phone regarding the severe flooding in the state. During the conversation, Shah sought detailed updates on relief operations and the current situation in affected areas. The Home Minister also contacted Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to discuss the ongoing crisis in detail and assured that the central government stands ready to provide all possible assistance to support the state’s relief efforts. Several districts in Punjab have been heavily impacted by continuous rains, causing extensive damage to homes and crops. Relief and rescue…

01 Sep

Major Landslide Hits Lower Khalini Area of Shimla, Traffic Disrupted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBig news, Heavy rain, Landslide, Shimla, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A significant landslide struck the Lower Khalini locality in Shimla early Monday morning, severely affecting traffic along the stretch connecting Jhanjidi Road to Bihar Village Road. The incident occurred around 5 a.m., leaving residents struggling to commute during the morning hours. While schools and colleges remained closed following prior orders from Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, daily wage earners and office-goers faced considerable difficulties, as even smaller vehicles were unable to navigate the blocked road. Reports indicate that only heavy vehicles are able to make limited passage. Local residents have appealed to the district administration for urgent…