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06 Aug

Father of Blogger Jyoti Malhotra Urges President Murmu to Cancel FIR, Alleges False Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaFIR cancellation, Harish Malhotra, Jyoti Malhotra, President Murmu

Chandigarh, August 6, 2025 — Harish Malhotra, father of travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra who was arrested on suspicion of spying for Pakistan, has appealed to President Droupadi Murmu to intervene and help secure his daughter’s release. In a letter sent to Rashtrapati Bhavan, he alleged that Jyoti is innocent and has been wrongly implicated without any substantial proof.Harish claimed that police made Jyoti sign blank documents which were later filled with statements to support their version of the events. He questioned the fairness of the investigation, stating that no evidence of sedition or anti-national activity has been presented even after…

06 Aug

PM Modi Speaks to Uttarakhand CM Dhami, Assures Full Support After Dharali Cloudburst

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPushkar Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A day after the devastating cloudburst triggered flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally reached out to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to assess the situation and review ongoing relief and rescue efforts. In a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, it was confirmed that PM Modi held a phone conversation with CM Dhami on Wednesday, expressing concern over the tragic events in the hill district and inquiring about the status of operations on the ground. The statement read: “Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami…

06 Aug

Flash Floods Wreak Havoc in Uttarkashi: 4 Dead, Over 60 Missing as Rescue Efforts Intensify

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarakhand, Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi (Rajeev Sharma): Torrential rainfall triggered devastating flash floods in Uttarkashi’s Dharali town on Tuesday, leaving at least four people dead and over 60 feared missing. The disaster, which followed a suspected cloudburst near the Kheer Ganga river, has caused widespread destruction in the remote Himalayan region. The sudden surge of water caught residents and visitors off guard. Within minutes, powerful currents swept through the hill town—located around 8,600 feet above sea level—destroying homes, hotels, and market areas. Shocking visuals captured by locals show walls of water and debris tearing through the village as people screamed out warnings and rushed…

05 Aug

‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025’ Sets Guinness World Record with Over 3.5 Crore Registrations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGuinness World Record, MyGov, Pariksha Pe Charcha, PM Modi, Pushkar Singh Dhami, student stress

Dehradun, August 5 — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the flagship student outreach programme, Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, entered the Guinness World Records for the highest number of participant registrations in a single month.Calling the feat a “matter of pride for the entire nation,” Dhami said the recognition reflects India’s pioneering efforts to promote stress-free education. In a post on X, he extended his “heartiest congratulations” to PM Modi, adding that the achievement places India’s education system on the global stage and highlights the country’s contribution to student well-being.The record was conferred by…

05 Aug

Amit Shah Becomes Longest-Serving Home Minister in Indian History

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsAmit Shah, Indian politics, Lal Krishna Advani, longest-serving Home Minister

New Delhi, August 5, 2025 — Amit Shah has etched his name in Indian political history by becoming the country’s longest-serving Union Home Minister. On Tuesday, he surpassed the record previously held by BJP stalwart Lal Krishna Advani.Shah first took over the Home Ministry on May 30, 2019, following the NDA's re-election. After completing his first term on June 9, 2024, he was reappointed the very next day, on June 10. As of August 5, he has served 2,258 days in office, overtaking Advani's 2,256-day tenure between March 19, 1998, and May 22, 2004.The milestone was acknowledged during the National…

05 Aug

Flash Flood Ravages Uttarkashi’s Dharali Village, 4 Dead and Several Feared Missing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacloudburst, Dharali village, Kheer Ganga river, Uttarakhand disaster, Uttarkashi flash flood

Dehradun — A sudden flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in the upper catchment of the Kheer Ganga river wreaked havoc in Dharali village of Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, killing at least four people and leaving several others missing. The disaster caused large-scale destruction to homes, roads, and businesses in the mountainous region.Uttarkashi district magistrate Prashant Arya confirmed the death toll and said the scale of destruction is still being assessed. "A massive wave of flash flood hit the area. We are currently evaluating the extent of the damage to both life and property," Arya said.The region, known for its…

05 Aug

Former Governor Satya Pal Malik Dies at 79: A Bold Political Voice Silenced

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSatya Pal Malik

New Delhi (National Times): Satya Pal Malik, a seasoned politician and former Governor of several Indian states, passed away today at the age of 79. Known for his unfiltered candor, political tenacity, and fearless criticism of the establishment, Malik’s death has left a void in Indian public life. He had been battling a prolonged illness and was undergoing treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi, where he breathed his last early this morning. His health had deteriorated significantly in recent months, with reports confirming severe kidney-related complications. A Political Career Built Across Party Lines Hailing from Baghpat in Uttar…

05 Aug

Haryana Govt Grants 40-Day Parole to Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, TrendingHaryana, Ram Rahim

Chandigarh (National Times): The Haryana government on Tuesday approved a 40-day parole for Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the imprisoned head of Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS), who is serving multiple sentences for rape and murder. The parole allows him to stay at his ashram in Sirsa until September 14, after which he will return to Rohtak’s Sunaria jail. This marks the second such temporary release this year. Earlier, in April, the DSS chief was granted a 21-day furlough. Taken together, his parole and furlough periods add up to 91 days outside prison between January 1 and September 14. Following his release…

05 Aug

Himachal Rain Tragedy: Four Dead; Fresh Heavy Rain Alert for Himachal and Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Punjab

Shimla/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon fury continues to grip the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, claiming four lives in a rain-related accident. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall for parts of Himachal and Punjab over the next two days. An orange alert has been declared for Una, Bilaspur, Kangra, and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh for August 5, signaling the risk of intense rain, landslides, and traffic disruptions. Yellow alerts have also been issued for Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan districts, where moderate to heavy showers are expected. In Punjab, while several areas…

04 Aug

BJP Calls NDA MPs Meet on August 5, Speculation Rises Over Major Political Move

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBJP strategy, Narendra Modi government, NDA meeting August 5

New Delhi, August 4, 2025 — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has summoned all Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for a crucial meeting on Tuesday, August 5, sparking intense speculation about a major political development.In an official notice issued Monday, the BJP announced that the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting will take place at 9:30 AM at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium, located in the Parliament Library Building. Attendance has been made mandatory for all NDA MPs from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.This will be the first full NDA parliamentary gathering since July 2, 2024 shortly…