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PM Modi Arrives in China for SCO Summit, First Visit in Seven Years

PM Modi Arrives in China for SCO Summit, First Visit in Seven Years

Tianjin, Aug 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, marking his first visit to the country in seven years. Modi is visiting at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflecting a thaw in bilateral ties that had soured after the 2020 border clashes.His arrival comes amid international pressure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil during the Ukraine war. U.S. President Donald Trump recently imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, raising total levies to 50 per cent, in response to New Delhi’s oil imports…
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PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Heads to China for SCO Summit

PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Heads to China for SCO Summit

National Times Bureau, August 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, following a successful two-day visit to Japan.During his Japan visit, India and Japan finalized 13 key agreements and declarations, launching several transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese people, and the government for their warm reception, calling the visit “productive and beneficial for both nations.”The two countries set an ambitious investment target of 10 trillion yen (approximately ₹60,000 crores) in India over…
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Pollywood Comedian Jaswinder Bhalla Laid to Rest, Karamjit Anmol Turns Emotional

National Times Bureau :- Pollywood’s legendary comedian and beloved entertainer Jaswinder Bhalla was given a heartfelt farewell today at Gurdwara Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, Sector 34, Chandigarh. Family members, close friends, and fans gathered to pay their final respects, their eyes filled with tears as they remembered the actor who brought laughter to millions. Actor-singer Karamjit Anmol grew deeply emotional during the ceremony, recalling heartfelt memories with Bhalla and expressing his grief over the immense loss to the Punjabi entertainment industry. Fans and fellow artists expressed that Bhalla was not only a remarkable comedian but also a compassionate individual…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presents Special Gift to Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presents Special Gift to Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba

National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a unique and culturally significant gift to Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — a set of vintage precious stone ramen bowls accompanied by silver chopsticks. The exclusive gift comprises a large brown moonstone bowl with four smaller bowls, designed to reflect the essence of Japanese donburi and soba traditions. The moonstone, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, is known for its adularescence and symbolizes love, balance, and protection. Adding to its grandeur, the main bowl’s base is crafted from Makrana marble, intricately inlaid with semi-precious stones in the traditional Rajasthani parchin kari…
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Flood Threat Persists in Punjab; Orange Alert Issued for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar

Flood Threat Persists in Punjab; Orange Alert Issued for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar

National Times Bureau :- Punjab continues to reel under the threat of floods as an Orange Alert has been issued for Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar, warning of heavy rainfall over the next three days. According to the Meteorological Department, the persistent downpour could worsen the situation in several regions already struggling with rising water levels. A Yellow Alert has also been declared for Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala, effective until September 1. Officials have warned of moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot, urging residents to remain on high alert for the…
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Flood Disruption: Several Trains Cancelled on Jammu-Punjab Route for August 30

Flood Disruption: Several Trains Cancelled on Jammu-Punjab Route for August 30

National Times Bureau :- Heavy floods in Punjab and Jammu have disrupted train services, leading to the cancellation of multiple trains scheduled for August 30. Passengers are facing severe inconvenience as travel plans are thrown off track. List of Cancelled Trains The following trains have been cancelled: Vande Bharat Express (26406-05) Shri Shakti Superfast Express (22462) Shalimar Express Bhagat Ki Kothi–Jammu Tawi Express Ajmer Junction–Jammu Tawi Pooja Express Kanpur Central–Jammu Tawi Express Nadeem–Jammu Tawi Kolkata Terminal–Jammu Tawi Howrah Junction–Jammu Tawi New Delhi–Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Amritsar–Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Some Trains Short-Terminated Midway Due to the ongoing floods, several trains…
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Three Killed, Several Missing After Cloudburst Hits Ramban; Highway Shut, Relief Ops Continue

Three Killed, Several Missing After Cloudburst Hits Ramban; Highway Shut, Relief Ops Continue

Ramban, J&K (Rajeev Sharma): A cloudburst struck Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, leaving three people dead and several missing, while dozens of homes and structures suffered damage. The incident added to the woes of residents already grappling with heavy rainfall across the region this week. According to officials, at least five individuals remain unaccounted for as rescue teams, assisted by locals, continue searching through debris and flood-hit areas. Ramban, located on the crucial Jammu–Srinagar corridor, has seen traffic come to a standstill after parts of the NH-44 highway caved in or were blocked by landslides. Deputy Commissioner…
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Rahul Gandhi Condemns Violence as Congress, BJP Workers Clash in Patna

National Times Bureau :- Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday strongly condemned the violence between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Patna, asserting that “falsehood and violence cannot stand before truth and non-violence.” The clash erupted during a BJP protest march against derogatory remarks allegedly made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother at a stage linked to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. BJP workers, raising slogans in Darbhanga over the same issue, marched to the Congress office at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. Congress alleged that BJP workers vandalized the…
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Violent Clash Erupts Between Congress and BJP Workers in Patna

Violent Clash Erupts Between Congress and BJP Workers in Patna

National Times Bureau :- Tensions flared in the city on Thursday when workers of the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clashed violently during a political demonstration. Eyewitnesses reported that the altercation began with heated arguments between members of both parties, which soon escalated into stone-pelting and physical confrontations. Several workers sustained minor injuries, while property in the vicinity was damaged in the chaos. Police forces were rushed to the spot to disperse the crowd and restore order. Law enforcement authorities have registered cases against unidentified individuals from both sides and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved…
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11 Pilgrims Killed in Landslide During Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba, Rescue Operations Ongoing

11 Pilgrims Killed in Landslide During Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba, Rescue Operations Ongoing

National Times Bureau :- At least 11 pilgrims lost their lives during the Manimahesh Yatra in Chamba district after heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide in Bharmour region. Among the deceased are three pilgrims from Punjab, one from Uttar Pradesh, and five from Chamba, while the identities of two others are yet to be confirmed. Landslide and Oxygen Shortage Blamed for Deaths Officials stated that falling rocks from the hills and a lack of oxygen at higher altitudes were the primary causes of the fatalities. Approximately 3,000 pilgrims remain stranded in Bharmour as rescue operations continue amidst challenging weather conditions.…
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