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16 Aug

Rahul Gandhi to Launch 16-Day ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ Across Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar politics, Congress, Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi Yadav, Voter Adhikar Yatra

Patna, August 16: Congress leader and Lok Sabha Opposition chief Rahul Gandhi will begin a 16-day, 1,300-kilometre ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ from Sasaram on Sunday. The march, joined by RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav and leaders of the Mahagathbandhan, will culminate with a large rally in Patna on September 1.The Congress has positioned the campaign as a movement to safeguard the principle of “one person, one vote,” while accusing the Election Commission of functioning as an extension of the BJP-led Centre.Announcing the yatra on social media, Gandhi posted in Hindi: “16 days, 20+ districts, 1,300+ km. We are coming to the people with…

16 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Meets Speaker Ahead of Assembly Session, Pays Tribute to Vajpayee on Death Anniversary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAssembly Session, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Ritu Khanduri Bhushan, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, August 16: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday met Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan at her residence in Yamuna Colony to discuss preparations for the upcoming assembly session. Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal was also present during the meeting, according to an official release.The assembly session is scheduled to take place from August 19 to August 22. Earlier, while speaking to reporters, Chief Minister Dhami confirmed that the monsoon session will be held in Bhararisain. He stated that the government has completed all necessary arrangements for the proceedings.Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister paid floral tribute to…

16 Aug

Ajay Kumar Bhalla Given Additional Charge as Nagaland Governor After La Ganesan’s Demise

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAjay Kumar Bhalla, La Ganesan demise, Nagaland Governor

New Delhi, August 16, 2025 – President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Governor of Manipur, to take on additional responsibilities as Governor of Nagaland following the passing of La Ganesan.According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, Bhalla will assume the role with immediate effect.A retired IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, Bhalla hails from Jalandhar, Punjab. He took office as Governor of Manipur on December 24, 2024. Prior to this, he served as Union Home Secretary from August 2019 to August 2024.

16 Aug

Trump Says Russia Has Lost India as Oil Client Amid New U.S. Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsChina, Donald Trump, India, oil trade, Russia, secondary sanctions, U.S. tariffs

Washington [US] – U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russia has “lost India as an oil client” while weighing the broader fallout of sanctions on Moscow and its energy partners.Speaking to Fox News aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked, “Well, they lost an oil client so to speak, which is India, which was doing about 40% of the oil. China, as you know, is doing a lot… and if I did secondary sanctions, it would be devastating from their standpoint. If I have to do it, I’ll do it, maybe I won’t have to do it.”The comment comes just…

16 Aug

Tragic Road Accident in Himachal’s Kangra: 4 Pilgrims from Moga Killed, 29 Injured

nishuthapar10 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingAccident, Death, Himachal, Injured, Kangra, Moga, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident took place on the Chamunda-Dharamshala road, claiming the lives of four pilgrims from Bhageke village in Punjab’s Moga district, while around 29 others were injured. According to initial information, a group of devotees from Bhageke had traveled in a Mahindra pickup to offer prayers at the Chamunda Devi temple. While returning after the darshan, the vehicle met with a serious accident. One woman died on the spot, while three more devotees — including another woman and two men — succumbed to their injuries during treatment at Rajendra Prasad Medical College and Hospital,…

16 Aug

New Delhi – Thar Hits Bike, Rider Killed!

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCar accident, Death, New Delhi, Thar, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A tragic accident was reported in the capital’s Moti Nagar area, where a speeding white Thar SUV fatally hit a motorcyclist. The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Bechu Lal. According to eyewitnesses, the impact of the collision was so severe that the bike was completely mangled and the SUV’s airbags deployed instantly. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene after the crash, while police launched a search operation. CCTV footage from the area and statements from locals are being examined as part of the investigation. A video of the incident circulating on social media…

16 Aug

Suspected Pakistani Link: BSF Arrests Man Near Sutlej in Ferozepur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabArrested, BSF, Ferozepur, Pakistan, Suspect

National Times Bureau :- In a major operation along the India-Pakistan border, the Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a suspicious individual near the Sutlej River in Ferozepur district. Officials suspect the man may have links across the border, potentially involving drug or arms smuggling networks. Operation Near Hazara Village According to sources, BSF received intelligence inputs indicating possible cross-border movement in the area. Acting on the tip-off, troops laid an ambush near Hazara village along the Sutlej. During the surveillance, unusual activity was noticed, leading to the arrest of the suspect. Interrogation Underway The identity of the arrested individual has…

15 Aug

India’s Russian Oil Imports Rise to 2 Million Barrels Per Day in August Despite US Tariff Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaBPCL, Donald Trump tariffs, India oil imports, IOC, Russian crude

New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – India’s crude imports from Russia have climbed to 2 million barrels per day (bpd) in August, accounting for nearly 38 per cent of total inflows, even as geopolitical pressure and trade friction with the United States intensify.Data from global energy analytics firm Kpler shows Russia retained its position as India’s top supplier in the first half of August. Shipments from Iraq fell to 730,000 bpd from 907,000 bpd in July, while imports from Saudi Arabia dropped to 526,000 bpd from 700,000 bpd. The United States ranked fifth, supplying 264,000 bpd.“Russian crude imports into India…

15 Aug

Govt May Replace GST’s Four-Slab System With Two-Tier Tax Rates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingGST

New Delhi: The Union government is weighing a significant overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax framework, with plans to eliminate the 12% and 28% tax brackets and move to a simpler two-slab system, government sources revealed on Friday. Under the proposed structure, GST would be charged at either 5% or 18% on most goods and services. The 28% slab could remain only for a narrow category of luxury or sin goods, while the 12% rate would be merged into the 18% bracket. The move is aimed at simplifying tax compliance, reducing classification disputes, and bringing greater transparency to the…

15 Aug

Rare Medical Case in Khargone: Baby Born with Two Heads, Two Hearts, and Shared Body

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBaby girl, India, Madhya Pradesh, Rare medical case, Two head

National Times Bureau :- In a rare and extraordinary medical occurrence, a woman from Mothapura village, Sonali, wife of Asharam, has given birth to a baby girl with two heads, two hearts, four arms, and two legs, while sharing a single chest and abdomen. Doctors have confirmed that the infant’s condition is currently stable, but due to the shared vital organs, surgical separation is not possible. Receiving Treatment in Indore PICUThe baby is being treated at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of MY Hospital, Indore, where she remains on oxygen support. She was referred there from Maharaja Tukojirao Hospital…