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07 Aug

Big news – Pannu Threatens Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan, Pro-Khalistan Slogans Found in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, Cm bhagwant maan, Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, Khalistan, SFJ

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again received a death threat, this time directly from Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, the head of the banned separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ). Pannu, who is already declared a terrorist, has again tried to disturb the peace in Punjab by issuing threats and spreading pro-Khalistan propaganda. In his latest statement, Pannu claimed responsibility for writing provocative slogans on walls in Amritsar, including places like the bus stand, district court complex, and Khalsa College. The slogans read “Khalistan Zindabad”, “SFJ Referendum Zindabad”, and “Bhagwant Mann Murdabad”. He said that these…

07 Aug

Weather Update: Rain in Himachal Raises Flood Concerns in Punjab, Heavy Rain Expected on August 12

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAlert, Heavy rain, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab weather, Top news

National Times Bureau :- While the ongoing heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has triggered flood-like conditions in parts of Punjab, the Meteorological Department has issued a clear update for the state. For now, there is no rain alert for Punjab. According to the latest forecast, the weather is expected to remain normal for the next five days. However, on August 12, heavy rainfall is likely, and an official alert has been issued for that day. Meanwhile, the Water Resources Department has released about 23,300 cusecs of water from Pong Dam at 5 PM on Wednesday. By Thursday morning, the volume…

07 Aug

SC Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Report, Impeachment Process Set to Begin in Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaimpeachment, in-house inquiry, Justice Yashwant Varma, Kapil Sibal, Kiren Rijiju, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 7, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who had challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and the recommendation made by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for initiating impeachment proceedings against him.A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih refused to entertain Justice Varma's contention that he was denied a fair opportunity to respond during the internal probe process. The three-judge panel, set up under the in-house mechanism of the Supreme Court, had submitted its report after…

07 Aug

Air India to Fully Resume International Flights by October 1 After Safety Overhaul

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India international flights, Campbell Wilson, DGCA audit, Safety Pause

New Delhi, August 7 – Air India has announced that its international flight operations will be fully restored by October 1, marking a significant milestone after the airline’s self-imposed “Safety Pause” that began in June. The phased return to the skies started on August 1, following intensive inspections and system upgrades to strengthen operational reliability and safety.The “Safety Pause” was introduced on June 19, following the AI171 incident. It involved a temporary reduction in the airline’s flight schedules to carry out detailed pre-flight inspections and address disruptions caused by regional airspace restrictions. The period was also used to expedite reliability…

07 Aug

Kulgam Encounter Enters Day Seven, Three Soldiers Injured in Ongoing Gunfight

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAkhal gunfight, CRPF, Indian Army, Kashmir militants, Kulgam encounter

Srinagar, August 7 — The anti-militancy operation in the Akhal area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district stretched into its seventh day on Thursday, as security forces continued efforts to flush out militants hiding in the dense forest terrain.Officials confirmed that gunfire between militants and security forces resumed late Tuesday night and continued through Wednesday, leaving three army personnel injured. The injured soldiers were immediately shifted to a military hospital for treatment.“There was a brief pause on Wednesday morning, but firing resumed late at night. Three jawans sustained injuries during the exchange of fire,” a senior official stated.The joint operation led…

07 Aug

Uttarakhand Rescues 274 Tourists Safely After Uttarkashi Cloudburst

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarkashi Cloudburst

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): In the wake of a devastating cloudburst and flash floods that struck Uttarkashi, the Uttarakhand government has confirmed the safe evacuation of 274 stranded individuals from Gangotri and nearby regions. According to official sources, those rescued have been safely relocated to Harsil, a key stop on the Gangotri route. Authorities emphasized that all evacuees are in good health and are currently en route to Dehradun, where further arrangements are being made. The rescued group includes tourists and pilgrims from across the country: 131 from Gujarat 123 from Maharashtra 21 from Madhya Pradesh 12 from Uttar Pradesh 6…

07 Aug

India Will Not Bow to Pressure: PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Farmers Amid Tariff Tensions with US

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingNarendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a clear and defiant message to the global stage on Thursday, asserting that India will always prioritize the interests of its farmers, regardless of the international consequences. His remarks came during the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, held in honor of the legendary agricultural scientist known as the father of India’s Green Revolution. “In our journey of development, the welfare of our farmers, fishermen, and dairy workers remains non-negotiable,” PM Modi said. “India will never compromise on their interests. Even if it comes at a cost, I am fully prepared to…

06 Aug

Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Over Continued Russian Oil Purchases

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsDonald Trump, Executive Order, India, Russian oil, Tariffs, U.S-India trade, U.S. sanctions

Washington, D.C., August 6, 2025 — In a bold escalation of U.S. economic pressure tied to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order today imposing a 25% tariff on all imports from India. The move comes in direct response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, which the administration has deemed a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.The executive order cites authority from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and the National Emergencies Act, asserting that India's direct and indirect imports of Russian crude oil violate the spirit of sanctions previously placed…

06 Aug

Government Rejects Debate on Bihar Electoral Roll Revision, Citing Supreme Court Case and EC Autonomy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar electoral roll, Election Commission, Kiren Rijiju, Lok Sabha, SIR

New Delhi, August 6 — The Centre on Tuesday firmly rejected the Opposition's persistent demand for a debate on the Election Commission’s special electoral roll revision in Bihar, citing legal constraints and constitutional protocol.Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, addressing the Lok Sabha amid continuous protests by the INDIA bloc, said the matter was sub judice as it is under consideration by the Supreme Court and hence cannot be discussed on the floor of the House. He also asserted that the Election Commission’s functioning being that of an autonomous institution cannot be scrutinised in Parliament.“The government is open to discussions…

06 Aug

ED Conducts Raids at 11 Locations in Delhi-NCR, Uttarakhand in Major Cyber Fraud Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaED, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major operation in an international cyber fraud case. On Wednesday morning, the ED conducted search operations at 11 locations in Delhi-NCR and Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. The cyber fraudsters had impersonated police officers or investigating officials to defraud numerous foreign and Indian citizens. Investigation Under PMLA These raids are part of an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), based on FIRs registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police. Besides Delhi, the ED conducted raids in Noida and Gurugram on Wednesday morning.…