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17 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Hands Over Appointment Letters to 220 Medical Officers, Extends Ghee Sankranti Greetings

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiagovernment jobs, health services, medical officers appointment, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Dehradun, August 17, 2025 — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed appointment letters to around 220 newly recruited medical officers on Saturday, marking another step in strengthening the state’s health services. According to the government, more than 24,000 youths have secured government jobs in Uttarakhand over the last four years under CM Dhami’s leadership.Addressing the event, CM Dhami said that the induction of medical officers would ensure patients receive timely medical services and help improve staff efficiency in medical colleges. He stressed that the government is committed to expanding health services and upgrading public health infrastructure across the state.“I…

17 Aug

NDA Picks CP Radhakrishnan as Vice Presidential Candidate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCP Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra Governor, NDA, Vice Presidential election

New Delhi, August 17, 2025 — The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday declared Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the Vice Presidential election.The announcement followed internal consultations among senior leaders of the ruling coalition. Sources said the decision was unanimous, with the alliance projecting Radhakrishnan as a consensus figure who combines long political experience with administrative expertise.Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, has been serving as the Governor of Maharashtra since 2023. He earlier represented Coimbatore in the Lok Sabha and has been active in organizational roles within the party for decades. His candidature reflects…

17 Aug

Next-Gen GST Reforms to Deliver ‘Double Benefits’ to Citizens This Diwali, Says PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDiwali 2025, GST reforms, India economy, PM Modi, tax simplification

New Delhi, August 17, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that next-generation Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, expected before this Diwali, will bring “double benefits” for citizens across India.Speaking at the inauguration of two major National Highway projects worth nearly ₹11,000 crore in the national capital, PM Modi emphasised that reform is synonymous with the expansion of good governance. He said the government is focusing on reforms to make both life and business easier.“As part of this effort, a next-generation reform in GST is being planned. This Diwali, citizens will receive a double bonus through the GST…

17 Aug

Suspicious ‘PIA’ Balloon Recovered in Samba District, Jammu and Kashmir

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaJammu and Kashmir, PIA balloon, Ramgarh, Samba district, security alert

Samba, Aug 17, 2025 – Authorities in Samba district recovered a balloon shaped like an airplane, colored white and green, bearing the letters “PIA,” in the Ramgarh area on Sunday.The incident has prompted a security review, though officials have not reported any immediate threats linked to the object. Investigations are ongoing to determine its origin and purpose.Local authorities have advised residents to remain cautious and report any unusual objects or activity.

17 Aug

ECI Defends Bihar Voter List Revision, Rejects Allegations of Bias and Irregularities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar voter list revision, Election Commission of India, Gyanesh Kumar, Special Intensive Revision

New Delhi, August 17, 2025 — The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, strongly refuting claims of bias or irregularities.Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar reiterated that under the Constitution, every Indian citizen aged 18 and above has the right to vote, and the Commission treats all political parties equally, regardless of whether they are in the ruling camp or the opposition.“For the last two decades, political parties have demanded corrections in electoral rolls. The Special Intensive Revision is precisely aimed at addressing these…

17 Aug

PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 11,000 Crore National Highway Projects in Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Infrastructure, Dwarka Expressway, NCR Connectivity, PM Modi, UER-II

New Delhi, August 17, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major National Highway projects in the national capital—the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II).The Prime Minister received a warm welcome from citizens as his convoy reached the venue. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari were present at the event to extend greetings.The 10.1 km Delhi stretch of the Dwarka Expressway, built at a cost of Rs 5,360 crore, is designed to strengthen multi-modal connectivity with Yashobhoomi, the Delhi Metro’s Blue and…

17 Aug

Gurugram Firing Outside Elvish Yadav’s Home: Bhau Gang Allegedly Behind Attack

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, TrendingElvish Yadav, Haryana

Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): The residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav came under attack in the early hours of Sunday, when three armed assailants opened fire outside his house in Sector 57. Although multiple rounds were discharged, no injuries were reported. According to police, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle around 5:30 am. While one stayed on the bike, the other two opened fire, leaving windows and doors on the first floor riddled with bullet marks. Yadav was not at home at the time of the incident. Soon after, an Instagram account allegedly linked to the Bhau…

17 Aug

Kishtwar Cloudburst: Two Jalandhar Girls Among Missing, Families in Shock

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingJalandhar, Kishtwar, Punjab

Jalandhar/Kishtwar (National Times): The recent cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar has left two families from Punjab in deep despair, as two young women from Jalandhar have gone missing in the tragedy. The missing girls have been identified as Vanshika (22) and her friend Disha, both hailing from the Sodal locality of Jalandhar. Vanshika had travelled with her family to her grandmother’s home in Jammu, accompanied by Disha. On the day of the incident, the two had visited the Machayal Mata temple with Vanshika’s family. While they were returning after offering prayers, the sudden cloudburst struck, and the girls were…

17 Aug

Gunfire Erupts Outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram Residence, Father Confirms Attack

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, TrendingElvish Yadav

Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): The residence of YouTuber and reality show winner Elvish Yadav came under attack after armed miscreants opened fire late Friday night, creating panic in the locality. Elvish’s father, Ram Avtar Yadav, stated that three men were involved in the attack, with at least 25 to 30 rounds fired at their home. “Our family members were inside the house when the incident took place. I was asleep at the time. Fortunately, no one was injured. CCTV footage shows three attackers, out of which two can be clearly identified. The police are investigating and handling the situation well,” he…

17 Aug

Four Killed After Cloudburst Triggers Flash Floods in Kathua

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJammu and Kashmir, Kathua

Kathua, J&K (Rajeev Sharma): A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district late Saturday night left four people dead and several others injured, officials confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred in Janglote village, causing sudden flooding and heavy damage to nearby infrastructure. The impact of the cloudburst was severe, washing away parts of NH-44, damaging a railway line, and submerging a local police station. Rescue teams, supported by the Army and paramilitary forces, have been deployed to assist residents and clear affected areas. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said he had spoken to senior police officials in Kathua and…