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24 Aug

Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from All Forms of Cricket

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, SportsCricket, India

National Times Bureau :- Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most dependable Test batsmen, has retired from all formats of cricket. The 37-year-old announced his decision on Sunday through a social media post, thanking fans, teammates, and the cricket board for their support. Pujara played 103 Test matches for India, scoring 7,195 runs with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. His last appearance came in the 2023 World Test Championship Final against Australia. He also represented India in five One-Day Internationals, making 51 runs. In his message, Pujara said wearing the Indian jersey was a great honor and thanked his family for…

24 Aug

Major Crackdown on Power Theft in Jalandhar Circle: ₹8.53 Lakh Penalty Imposed on 33 Consumers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabElectricity, Fines, Jalandhar, Powercom, Theft

National Times Bureau :- In a targeted drive against power theft, the Jalandhar Circle Electricity Department conducted a large-scale inspection across five divisions, penalizing 33 consumers for illegal electricity use and system misuse. 1,242 Connections Inspected, 33 Defaulters Fined Special checking teams inspected 1,242 electricity connections, identifying 33 cases involving direct theft, overloading, and unauthorized commercial use of domestic power connections. A cumulative fine of ₹8.53 lakh has been imposed on the defaulters. Direct Theft and Overload Cases Detected Out of the total, 13 cases were related to direct theft, resulting in a fine of ₹6.95 lakh. The remaining 20…

23 Aug

CM Dhami Reviews Chamoli Cloudburst Damage, Army Joins Relief Operations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChamoli disaster, Pushkar Singh Dhami, SDRF rescue, Tharali cloudburst, Uttarakhand cloudburst

Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday spoke to public representatives of Chamoli district to take stock of the situation after a cloudburst hit Tharali late Friday night.According to an official statement, the Chief Minister expressed grief over the incident and urged local leaders to extend full cooperation to the district administration in relief and rescue work. He also directed the local MLA to remain on-site and personally monitor the response efforts.The cloudburst triggered an immediate mobilization of the district administration, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police teams, who reached the affected area to begin operations.Confirming the…

23 Aug

Stray Dog Attack in Kanpur Leaves BBA Student Critically Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAttack, BBA Student, Big news, Dogs, Girl, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped a residential locality in Kanpur after a vicious attack by a pack of stray dogs left a young BBA student severely injured. The incident occurred late Monday evening when the 20-year-old woman was returning home from her coaching classes. Eyewitnesses reported that a group of stray dogs suddenly charged at her, biting her multiple times before locals intervened to rescue her. She sustained deep wounds on her legs and arms and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where her condition is said to be critical but stable. Residents of the area have expressed anger…

23 Aug

India Post Suspends U.S.-Bound Shipments From August 25 Amid Tariff Changes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newscustoms tariff, Executive Order 14324, India Post, Ministry of Communications, U.S. postal suspension

New Delhi, August 23, 2025: The Department of Posts has announced a temporary halt on booking postal articles to the United States starting August 25, 2025, citing recent changes in American customs regulations. Only letters, documents, and gift parcels valued up to USD 100 will continue to be accepted until further notice. The Ministry of Communications said the move follows Executive Order No. 14324 issued by the U.S. Administration on July 30, 2025. The order withdraws the duty-free exemption for goods valued up to USD 800, effective August 29, bringing all postal consignments under the International Emergency Economic Power Act…

23 Aug

CBI Files Bank Fraud Case Against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAnil Ambani, bank fraud case, CBI, NCLT, Reliance Communications, SBI fraud

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has lodged a case against Reliance Communications (RCom) and its promoter-director Anil Ambani over an alleged bank fraud that caused losses of over Rs 2,000 crore to the State Bank of India (SBI).Officials confirmed that searches are underway at Ambani’s residence as well as premises linked to RCom. The case stems from a complaint filed by SBI, which classified the company’s account and its promoter as “fraud” in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) directions on fraud risk management.According to the complaint, SBI’s total exposure includes a fund-based principal outstanding…

23 Aug

Alleged Dispute Between Two Actors on The Kapil Sharma Show Set, Organizers Intervene to Restore Order

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingKapil Sharma, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek

Mumbai (Vinod Tiwari): A verbal altercation reportedly occurred on the set of popular comedy program The Kapil Sharma Show, involving actors Kiku Sharda and Krushna Abhishek. The situation allegedly escalated from a verbal disagreement, prompting crew members and organizers to intervene. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the production staff had to intervene to separate the two individuals and restore order. Following a brief disruption, filming resumed, with Kapil Sharma alleviating the tension through his signature humor. Although the precise cause of the dispute remains unclear, industry speculation suggests that the disagreement may have pertained to dialogue delivery and screen time. Despite…

22 Aug

Dhami Orders Urgent Measures to Drain Debris-Formed Lake in Uttarkashi’s Syanachatti

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPushkar Singh Dhami, Syanachatti debris, Uttarkashi lake

Dehradun, August 22, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to take immediate steps for the safe drainage of water from a lake formed due to debris accumulation in the Syanachatti area of Uttarkashi district.According to an official release, Dhami instructed Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman to coordinate with the district administration and ensure channelisation of water to prevent any risk to nearby residents. He also ordered uninterrupted supply of food, cooking gas, medicines, fuel, and other essentials for the affected families and those shifted to safer locations.The Disaster Management Secretary informed that efforts…

22 Aug

India to Announce New Semiconductor Projects as SEMICON India 2025 Nears

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TechnologyIndia Semiconductor Mission, SEMICON India 2025, semiconductor

New Delhi, August 22: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has indicated that the government may soon unveil two to three small semiconductor projects, marking another step in India’s ambitious push for chip manufacturing.MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan revealed that these projects could be funded through the remaining resources of the India Semiconductor Mission 1.0. Out of the ₹76,000 crore outlay under Semicon 1.0, about ₹64,000 crore has already been committed to chip fabrication facilities, ₹10,000 crore to the Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali, and ₹1,000 crore for the Design-Linked Incentive scheme.The ministry is also in talks with the Finance…

22 Aug

Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Compliance Report on Fake Bail Identity and Bond Issue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaPunjab & Haryana High Court

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the administrations of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh to clarify whether they have complied with its directions issued four months ago to tackle the growing problem of fake identities and fraudulent bail bonds. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Ramesh Kumari raised the matter during a public interest litigation hearing, seeking an update on the steps taken so far. The next hearing in this case is scheduled for September 18, where the court may consider stricter measures if the progress is found unsatisfactory.