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04 Aug

Tesla Launches First Charging Station in India, Plans Expansion Across Mumbai

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TechnologyModel Y launch, Tesla charging station Mumbai, Tesla India, V4 Supercharger

Mumbai, August 4— Global electric vehicle giant Tesla has taken its next major step in the Indian market by launching its first official charging facility in Mumbai. Located at One BKC in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, the station features four V4 Supercharging stalls for fast DC charging and four destination AC charging stalls.This move comes just weeks after Tesla’s long-anticipated entry into India with its first Experience Centre at Lower Parel. The Experience Centre, opened on July 15, marked the debut of Tesla’s Model Y SUV in India, priced from ₹59.89 lakh.Tesla’s charging station at BKC offers its latest V4 Superchargers,…

04 Aug

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi in Army Remarks Case, Questions Intent Behind Complaint

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAbhishek Singhvi, Bharat Jodo Yatra, Derogatory Remarks Case, Indian Army, Rahul Gandhi, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 4, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has stayed proceedings in a Lucknow trial court against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is facing a criminal complaint over alleged derogatory remarks made about the Indian Army during his 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra.During the hearing, a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta questioned the foundation of the complaint and made strong observations. “Why do you make these statements without having any material? If you are a true Indian, you won’t say such a thing,” the bench remarked, raising concerns over the comments allegedly made by Gandhi.In…

04 Aug

Uttarakhand Weather Update: Heavy Rain Alert in 5 Districts, Yellow Warning Issued

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in five districts of Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Pithoragarh, and Bageshwar. The state is likely to experience spells of heavy rainfall today, while an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rain has been issued for Tuesday in some regions, particularly Dehradun and Bageshwar. The weather in the state has been highly variable, with clouds and sunshine alternating throughout the day. In Dehradun, brief sunny intervals have been followed by showers, creating a mix of humid heat and temporary relief from high temperatures. Despite the…

04 Aug

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Hands Over Appointment Letters to 187 Selected Candidates

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami distributed appointment letters to 144 candidates selected for various posts in the Irrigation Department and 43 eligible dependents under the deceased dependent quota in the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, making it a total of 187 appointments. Extending his best wishes to the new recruits, CM Dhami urged them to work with honesty, integrity, transparency, and dedication. He also highlighted the government’s efforts to clear long-pending appointments under the deceased dependent quota. “Last year, we provided appointment letters to 150 dependents, and today, 43 more have received their long-awaited appointments,” Dhami said. The…

04 Aug

PM Modi Stands Firm as Donald Trump Increases Pressure on India Over Russian Oil

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has adopted a resolute stance amid growing pressure from the United States, signaling that India will continue its independent energy policy despite U.S. concerns over Russian oil imports. The strong response follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, a move that has further strained trade ties between the two nations. Addressing the matter, Modi encouraged citizens to support local products while making it clear that India’s economic and energy strategies will be driven by national interests, not foreign demands. According to sources cited by…

03 Aug

Philippines President to Visit India Amid Rising Tensions with China; Bilateral Naval Drills Underway

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsFerdinand Marcos Jr, India-Philippines naval drill, Philippines President India visit

New Delhi, Aug 3 — In a move signaling growing strategic alignment in the Indo-Pacific, Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr will embark on a four-day state visit to India starting August 4. The high-level engagement comes against the backdrop of increasing regional friction with China and coincides with the first-ever bilateral naval exercises between India and the Philippines in the South China Sea.The joint naval drill began Saturday near the contested Scarborough Shoal, a flashpoint in the ongoing maritime dispute between the Philippines and China. India, which has consistently expressed concerns over China's aggressive posture in the Indo-Pacific, is…

03 Aug

ED Arrests Former Axis MF Dealer Viresh Joshi in ₹200 Crore Front-Running Scam

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAxis Mutual Fund scam, ED arrest, front-running, Viresh Joshi, ₹200 crore fraud

Mumbai, August 3, 2025 — In a sweeping operation targeting financial market malpractice, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Viresh Gangaram Joshi, former chief dealer of Axis Mutual Fund, for his alleged role in a ₹200 crore front-running scam that took place between 2018 and 2021. The arrest is part of a probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and follows coordinated searches across eight major cities.Joshi is accused of exploiting privileged information about Axis Mutual Fund’s upcoming trades to execute pre-emptive transactions using mule accounts and a Dubai-based trading terminal, thereby generating illicit gains at the expense…

03 Aug

NEET-PG 2025 Held Successfully in 301 Cities, Over 2.42 Lakh Candidates Appeared

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia2.42 lakh candidates, medical entrance exam, NBEMS, NEET-PG 2025

New Delhi, August 3, 2025 — The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 was conducted smoothly across 301 cities on Sunday, with over 2.42 lakh candidates appearing for what is now the largest single-shift computer-based examination in India. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, carried out the examination in 1,052 test centres nationwide.In a coordinated effort to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the exam, NBEMS deployed over 2,200 faculty members from medical colleges and NBEMS-accredited hospitals to supervise and evaluate the conduct…

03 Aug

PM Modi Transfers Rs 20,500 Crore to Farmers; Uttarakhand CM Highlights State’s Agriculture Reforms

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Varanasi/Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi digitally transferred over Rs 20,500 crore to the bank accounts of more than 9.71 crore farmers across the country as part of the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. From this, Rs 184.25 crore was credited to 8,28,787 beneficiary farmer families in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined the event virtually from Garhi Cantt, Dehradun. Speaking on the occasion, CM Dhami said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to doubling farmers’ income and improving their standard of living. With the 20th instalment of PM-KISAN, farmers in…

03 Aug

Operation Akhal: Major Encounter in Akhal Forests, Two Terrorists Killed

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Chandigarh (National Times): Blasts and heavy gunfire echoed through the Akhal forests overnight as security forces intensified what is being described as one of the biggest counter-terror operations of the year. According to sources, two terrorists have been killed so far, while another is believed to be critically injured. One soldier has also sustained injuries during the fierce exchange of fire. High-tech surveillance equipment and elite Para Special Forces have been deployed in the area, ensuring real-time monitoring of every movement in the dense forest terrain. Senior police and army officials are directly overseeing the operation from the ground, underscoring…