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PM Modi to Address UNGA on September 26 Amid Trade Tensions with US

PM Modi to Address UNGA on September 26 Amid Trade Tensions with US

New Delhi, August 13, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, according to a provisional speakers’ list released by the UN. The high-level General Debate will run from September 23 to 29, with Brazil delivering the opening statement, followed by US President Donald Trump.This year’s session takes place amid escalating global tensions, including the Israel-Hamas war and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The UNGA’s formal opening on September 9 will mark the start of what diplomats describe as the busiest period for international diplomacy.President Trump, now in…
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Centre Approves ₹547.83 Crore for Power Projects in Uttarakhand, CM Dhami Thanks PM Modi

Centre Approves ₹547.83 Crore for Power Projects in Uttarakhand, CM Dhami Thanks PM Modi

Dehradun, August 13, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre sanctioned ₹547.83 crore for underground cabling in Rishikesh and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) works in Dehradun.In a post on X, Dhami expressed his gratitude “on behalf of the people of Devbhoomi,” noting that the approval followed his earlier request to the Centre. He said the underground cabling project would strengthen the power infrastructure, ensuring a stable electricity supply and protection from weather-related disruptions.“This project is a significant step towards making the power infrastructure modern, safe, and reliable,” Dhami…
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Indian Athlete Breaks Own National 3000m Record…..

Indian Athlete Breaks Own National 3000m Record…..

National Times Bureau :- Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh improved his own national record in the men’s 3000m non-Olympic event at the Gyulai Istvan Memorial Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix. On Tuesday, he clocked 7 minutes 34.49 seconds, surpassing his previous record of 7:38.26 set at the Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational earlier this year in February. The 27-year-old was competing in his first European track race. The event, part of the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level, was won by Kenya’s Kipsang Mathew Kipchumba with a timing of 7:33.23. Mexico’s Eduardo Herrera (7:33.58), Uganda’s Oscar Chelimo (7:33.93), and Uruguay’s…
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Supreme Court Cancels Sushil Kumar’s Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

Supreme Court Cancels Sushil Kumar’s Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday cancelled the bail of former Indian wrestler and two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar in the 2021 murder case of junior wrestler Sagar Dhankhar. The court has ordered him to surrender within a week.The decision overturns an earlier Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kumar. The apex court acted after concerns were raised by the victim’s family, who alleged that witnesses and relatives had faced pressure to settle the matter outside court.Sagar Dhankhar died in May 2021 following a violent assault at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium, in which Sushil Kumar is the prime accused.…
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Air India Announces Suspension of Non-Stop Services to Washington, D.C.

Air India Announces Suspension of Non-Stop Services to Washington, D.C.

Canada ( Rajeev Sharma): Air India has announced that it will discontinue its direct flights between New Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, citing reduced aircraft availability and continued airspace restrictions as primary reasons. This decision will result in the termination of the only direct air link between the two capitals operated by an Indian carrier. The suspension is attributed to a planned shortage in the airline's long-haul fleet, with 26 Boeing 787-8 aircraft undergoing an extensive retrofit program. These upgrades, aimed at enhancing passenger comfort and experience, include modern seating, updated in-flight entertainment systems, and refreshed cabin…
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Dausa Accident Claims 11 Lives, Including Children and Women

Dausa Accident Claims 11 Lives, Including Children and Women

Dausa, Rajasthan (National Times): In a devastating road accident on Wednesday morning, eleven people from Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district were killed when their pickup vehicle collided with a container truck near Bapi village in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. The victims, which included seven children and three women, were returning home after a pilgrimage to the Khatu Shyam Ji temple. Police reports indicate the collision occurred around dawn, and the force of the impact left the vehicle badly mangled. Six other passengers sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the district hospital in Dausa for urgent treatment. Emergency medical teams were quickly…
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Cockroach Scare on Air India’s San Francisco–Mumbai Flight Prompts Apology

Cockroach Scare on Air India’s San Francisco–Mumbai Flight Prompts Apology

San Francisco ( Bureau): Air India has issued a formal apology after two passengers reported spotting cockroaches during a recent flight from San Francisco to Mumbai. The unsettling discovery mid-flight prompted crew members to relocate the affected passengers to different seats. The aircraft underwent a thorough deep cleaning during a scheduled fuel stop in Kolkata before continuing its journey. According to an airline spokesperson, the incident has been taken seriously, and hygiene protocols have been reinforced to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami Launches Major Digital Initiatives, Unveils Vision of ‘Hill to Hi-Tech’

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Launches Major Digital Initiatives, Unveils Vision of ‘Hill to Hi-Tech’

Dehradun, August 12, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday rolled out a series of information and communications technology (ICT)-enabled services aimed at transforming governance and service delivery in Uttarakhand. The initiatives include the Digital Uttarakhand app, 66 new government websites on the Secure, Scalable, and Sugamya (S3Waas) platform, a GIS-based web app for real-time garbage vehicle tracking in urban areas, AI upgrades to the 1905 CM Helpline, and a web-based app for encroachment monitoring.The CM also announced the establishment of a next-generation Data Centre with disaster recovery capabilities, the launch of an AI Mission Centre of Excellence, and…
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Cabinet approves semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of Rs.4600 crore

Cabinet approves semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of Rs.4600 crore

National Times Bureau, Aug 12, 2025: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved four more semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).Momentum is building up in semiconductor ecosystem in India with the six approved projects already in various stages of execution. These four proposals approved today are from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies.These four approved proposals will setup semiconductor manufacturing facilities with cumulative investment of around Rs.4,600 crore and are expected to generate a cumulative employment for 2034 skilled professionals which would catalyse…
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Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID Not Proof of Citizenship: Bombay High Court

Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID Not Proof of Citizenship: Bombay High Court

Mumbai, August 12, 2025: The Bombay High Court has clarified that possession of documents such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID card does not automatically grant Indian citizenship. Citizenship status, the court said, is governed solely by the provisions of the Citizenship Act, 1955.Justice Amit Borkar made the observation while rejecting the bail plea of Babu Abdul Ruf Sardar, alleged to be a Bangladeshi national who reportedly entered India illegally over a decade ago and obtained multiple forged identity documents, including an Indian passport.The court underscored that these commonly used documents serve as proof of identity or…
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