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01 Nov

Real estate agent shot at in Mohali firing, assailants at large

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National Times Bureau :- A real estate businessman and his friend were fired upon on Airport Road in Mohali, Punjab by unknown bike-borne assailants on Friday late night. The duo managed to save their lives by ducking under the seats as the attackers unleashed the shots. The attackers fled the scene while continuing to shoot. As the assailants fled the spot, the victim immediately informed the police. Upon receiving the information, several teams of police officials were dispatched and reached the spot and gathered details from him. However no arrests have been made in connection with the firing.

31 Oct

Big Financial Reset from November 1: New GST Slabs, Aadhaar Fees, and SBI Credit Card Charges to Impact Your Wallet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAadhaar update charges, GST reform, November 1 rule changes, SBI Credit Card fees

New Delhi, October 31, 2025: As the new month begins, several crucial financial and regulatory changes will take effect from November 1, 2025, directly affecting consumers, taxpayers, and central government employees. The changes range from new SBI Credit Card charges and revised Aadhaar fees to a simplified GST structure, easier bank nomination rules, and an extended pension scheme deadline.From November 1, SBI Credit Card users will face a 1% additional charge on wallet loads above ₹1,000 through apps like Paytm and PhonePe, as well as on education-related payments made via platforms such as CRED and MobiKwik. The move aims to…

31 Oct

Delhi Eases NOC Rules for Old Vehicles, Allowing Owners to Save and Sell Instead of Scrap

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Transport Department, diesel and petrol vehicle policy, NOC for old vehicles

New Delhi, October 31, 2025: In a major relief for vehicle owners, the Delhi government has relaxed the rules for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOC) for old diesel and petrol vehicles. The Transport Department will now issue NOCs for diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years without any time limitation — a move that reverses the earlier rule restricting NOC issuance to within one year of registration expiry.Under the revised policy, vehicle owners can obtain NOCs from the Delhi Transport Department and re-register their vehicles in other states such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan,…

31 Oct

Bus conductor dead; 12 injured as bus and truck collide head-on on Patiala’s Sirhind Road

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBus accident, Patiala

National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident on Sirhind Road in Patiala on Friday morning claimed one life and left 12 others injured after a PUNBUS bus and a truck collided head-on. According to the police, the accident took place when both vehicles were travelling at high speed. The impact was so severe that bus conductor Anmol Singh (45) died on the spot. Six of the injured were rushed to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, while the remaining were taken to Manipal Hospital, Patiala, for treatment. Sources said several passengers suffered serious head injuries, and the condition of one person remains critical. Soon…

31 Oct

Fire engulfs five luxury tents at Jain Resort in Jaisalmer; all tourists safe

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National Times Bureau :- A massive fire broke out at a luxury resort in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer late Thursday evening, sparking chaos among tourists. According to the police, no casualties were reported, but five luxury tents were completely destroyed in the blaze. Eyewitnesses said the flames spread rapidly through the resort, prompting guests to flee in panic. With no fire tenders or civil defense teams reaching the spot in time, resort staff and tourists tried to control the flames by throwing sand. The intensity of the fire was so high that it could be seen from almost a km away. Rajasthan…

31 Oct

Mumbai RA Studio hostage crisis ends as police rescue 17 children, suspect Rohit Arya dead

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National Times Bureau :- Rohit Arya, the man who held 17 children and two adults hostage at Mumbai’s RA Studio, succumbed to injuries at a hospital after being shot during a police rescue operation. The incident took place on Thursday afternoon in the Powai area, where the Mumbai Police carried out a swift and coordinated mission to save all the hostages safely. Officials confirmed that Arya, who was employed at RA Studio, was critically injured during the operation and later died while undergoing treatment. The rescued children were handed over to their parents and guardians soon after the operation concluded.…

31 Oct

SGPC jatha to depart for Pakistan on November 4 to attend Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purb celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabJatha, Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, SGPC

National Times Bureau :- A jatha (group) of Sikh devotees organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will leave for Pakistan on November 4, to participate in the celebrations marking the Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Gurdwara Sri Nankana Sahib. According to SGPC officials, passports of the pilgrims who have received visas will be distributed at the SGPC office on October 31 and November 1. Each year, the SGPC sends a delegation of Sikh devotees to Pakistan to pay obeisance at various historic gurdwaras associated with the Sikh faith, especially on the occasion of…

31 Oct

1,466 Police Officers Honoured with ‘Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak’ for Exceptional Service

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced that 1,466 police personnel from various parts of the country will receive the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2025, recognizing their remarkable contributions and professional excellence in different fields of policing. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said that the award celebrates the exemplary performance of officers in four crucial categories — special operations, investigations, intelligence gathering, and forensic science. The recognition seeks to encourage dedication, innovation, and efficiency among police forces and allied security organisations. Instituted on February 1, 2024, the Dakshata Padak is conferred…

31 Oct

PM Modi Honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity on National Unity Day

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Narmada (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Friday at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, marking the 150th birth anniversary of the statesman credited with uniting India after Independence. Reaching Ekta Nagar in the morning, the Prime Minister offered floral tributes at the 182-metre statue, which stands as a towering tribute to Patel’s vision of a united nation. Following the ceremony, he attended a special function nearby, where he led the gathering in taking the Ekta Diwas pledge to uphold the spirit of national integration and unity. Since 2014, October 31 has been…

30 Oct

Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, to Assume Office on November 24

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New Delhi, October 30, 2025: Justice Surya Kant has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice BR Gavai, who retires on November 23. The announcement was made on Thursday by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, marking a key transition in the country’s judiciary.In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Minister Meghwal said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 24th…