India

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Honors Birsa Munda on Tribal Pride Day in Udham Singh Nagar

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Honors Birsa Munda on Tribal Pride Day in Udham Singh Nagar

Udham Singh Nagar, November 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday joined the Tribal Pride Day Celebration held at Shri Guru Nanak Inter College Ground in Nanakmatta to mark the 150th birth anniversary of freedom fighter and tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda.Addressing the gathering, Dhami paid heartfelt tributes to Birsa Munda, describing him as a symbol of bravery, sacrifice, and tribal identity. He said Birsa Munda’s efforts to safeguard the rights, land, and cultural heritage of tribal communities continue to inspire people across the country. The Chief Minister added that the nationwide observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas reflects…
Read More
Centre Enforces DPDP Rules 2025, Fully Activating India’s New Digital Data Protection System

Centre Enforces DPDP Rules 2025, Fully Activating India’s New Digital Data Protection System

New Delhi, November 14, 2025: The Central Government has officially brought the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 into effect, completing India’s transition to a modern, rights-centric data protection framework under the DPDP Act, 2023.With the notification of these rules, India’s digital privacy law becomes fully operational, defining clear duties for companies that collect or process personal data and granting stronger protections to citizens.The government has outlined a phased implementation timeline of 12 to 18 months to help organisations adjust to the new compliance standards. During this period, industries, government departments, and digital platforms will align their systems with…
Read More
SBI to End mCASH Service from December 1; Customers Urged to Move to Other Payment Options

SBI to End mCASH Service from December 1; Customers Urged to Move to Other Payment Options

New Delhi, November 15, 2025: India’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), announced that it will discontinue its mCASH service—used for transferring money using just a mobile number or email without prior beneficiary registration—effective December 1, 2025. The service will remain available only until November 30 on the bank’s OnlineSBI and YONO Lite platforms.The bank said the move is part of a digital upgrade, given that the mCASH feature is built on older infrastructure. After the shutdown date, users will no longer be able to send or receive funds via the mCASH link and passcode method.SBI has urged customers…
Read More
Surgeon From Pathankot Brought in for Inquiry as Delhi Blast Investigation Broadens

Surgeon From Pathankot Brought in for Inquiry as Delhi Blast Investigation Broadens

New Delhi/Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): The probe into the recent blast in Delhi expanded on Tuesday with investigators detaining a senior surgeon from Punjab’s Pathankot region for detailed questioning, officials close to the development disclosed. The move is part of the National Investigation Agency’s growing efforts to map every connection surrounding the prime accused. The doctor, identified by investigation sources as 45-year-old Dr. Rayees Ahmad Bhat, was taken in after teams arrived at the private medical college where he serves as a faculty member. Witnesses said the questioning team conducted preliminary inquiries on-site before escorting him away for further examination. Officials…
Read More
After World Cup Triumph, Smriti Mandhana Set for a New Chapter; Wedding Invitation Leaked Ahead of November 23 Ceremony

After World Cup Triumph, Smriti Mandhana Set for a New Chapter; Wedding Invitation Leaked Ahead of November 23 Ceremony

National Times Bureau :- Fresh off India’s historic World Cup victory, star cricketer Smriti Mandhana is now preparing for another major milestone in her life. The opener, celebrated nationwide for her standout performances, is set to get married on November 23, according to a wedding invitation that surfaced online. The leaked card has sparked widespread interest among fans, with social media buzzing about the cricketer’s upcoming ceremony. While there has been no official confirmation from Mandhana or her family, sources suggest preparations are in full swing. The news comes at a time when Mandhana is enjoying peak career success, and…
Read More
Two hawala agents arrested for funding Delhi blast suspect; Rs 20 lakh trail linked to fertiliser purchases

Two hawala agents arrested for funding Delhi blast suspect; Rs 20 lakh trail linked to fertiliser purchases

National Times Bureau :- Two men suspected of operating as hawala couriers and allegedly facilitating cash transfers to Delhi blast prime suspect Dr Mohammad Umar Un Nabi were detained on Saturday, according to officials investigating the case. The accused, whose names have been withheld until interrogation is completed, are believed to have channelled funds from hawala operators in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk to Dr Umar at Al-Falah Medical College in Faridabad. As per information, the detained handlers acted as intermediaries, routinely collecting cash from Chandni Chowk and delivering it to Dr Umar. The money was reportedly used to support procurement and…
Read More
Delhi Blast Case – Medical body cancels registrations of four terror accused doctors, can’t practice in India

Delhi Blast Case – Medical body cancels registrations of four terror accused doctors, can’t practice in India

National Times Bureau :- The National Medical Commission (NMC) has cancelled the medical licences of four doctors who were involved in the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module linked to the November 10 Delhi blast. The NMC has removed their names from the Indian Medical Register and National Medical Register, which means these doctors — Muzaffar Ahmad, Adeel Ahmad Rather, Muzamil Shakeel, and Shaheen Saeed — are no longer allowed to work as doctors anywhere in India.  This action was taken after the Jammu & Kashmir Police and the medical councils of J&K and Uttar Pradesh shared evidence showing that the doctors were…
Read More
From Sarabjit to Noor Hussain: Missing Sikh woman from jatha during religious visit to Pakistan converts to Islam, gets married

From Sarabjit to Noor Hussain: Missing Sikh woman from jatha during religious visit to Pakistan converts to Islam, gets married

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the case of woman, Sarabjit Kaur who went missing from Sikh jatha that travelled to Pakistan, it has now come to the light that she allegedly converted to Islam and got married (nikah). A purported marriage certificate issued by the mosque has been surfaced.   It has now come to light that Sarabjit Kaur reportedly converted to Islam in Pakistan and adopted the name “Noor Hussain.” She is said to have married a man there. It is being claimed that she willingly gave her consent and had a moulvi solemnise the nikah.…
Read More
Veteran Actress Kamini Kaushal Passes Away at 98, Closing a 76-Year Film Legacy

Veteran Actress Kamini Kaushal Passes Away at 98, Closing a 76-Year Film Legacy

Mumbai, November 14, 2025: Renowned veteran actress Kamini Kaushal died at her Mumbai residence on Friday night at the age of 98, a close family friend confirmed. Born as Uma Kashyap on February 24, 1927, in Lahore, she made her debut in the landmark film Neecha Nagar (1946), which won the top award at the Cannes Film Festival.  Kaushal went on to star opposite legends such as Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor in numerous acclaimed films before transitioning to character roles in later decades. Her final screen appearance came in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), demonstrating her presence across…
Read More
NDA Sweeps Bihar, Crosses 200-Seat Mark as Opposition Suffers Major Setback

NDA Sweeps Bihar, Crosses 200-Seat Mark as Opposition Suffers Major Setback

Patna, November 14, 2025:The National Democratic Alliance is heading for a decisive victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, with counting trends showing the coalition comfortably moving beyond the 200-seat mark in the 243-member House. Early figures from the Election Commission indicate a commanding lead for both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Janata Dal (United), positioning the NDA for one of its strongest performances in the state.According to the latest trends, the BJP is ahead in nearly 90 seats, while JD(U) is tracking close behind with over 80 seats. Together, the partners appear poised to form the next government with…
Read More