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01 Aug

Passenger Declared ‘Unruly’ After Slapping Man Suffering Panic Attack on IndiGo Flight

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaaviation misconduct, IndiGo flight 6E-138, mental health awareness, panic attack mid-flight, unruly passenger

Kolkata, August 1, 2025 — A troubling incident aboard IndiGo flight 6E-138 from Mumbai to Kolkata has sparked outrage after a passenger was de-boarded and officially declared "unruly" for slapping a fellow traveller who appeared to be experiencing a panic attack mid-air.The incident occurred Friday evening and was partially captured on video by another passenger. According to eyewitnesses, the man who was assaulted was visibly distressed and showing signs of a panic episode during the flight. As the cabin crew attempted to assist him, another passenger suddenly stood up and slapped the man, aggravating the situation rather than helping.Video footage…

01 Aug

India Clarifies Stand on Defence, Energy, and Global Partnerships: MEA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia foreign policy, India Russia Relations Update, MEA, Nimisha Priya case, Top news

National times bureau :- The Ministry of External Affairs has said that India’s defence decisions are based purely on national security needs and strategic assessments. On energy, India chooses sources based on market options and global conditions. Responding to questions on India-Russia ties, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India maintains strong, independent relations with all countries, including Russia, based on mutual interests. On India-US ties, he highlighted the deep strategic partnership rooted in shared democratic values. He added that despite global challenges, the India-US relationship is growing stronger, especially in defence under the India-US COMPACT for the 21st century. Regarding…

01 Aug

PM Modi to Visit Varanasi on August 2, Launch Projects Worth Rs 2,200 Crore

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Varanasi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, on August 2 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of development projects worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore. The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering during his visit. The projects span across crucial sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, tourism, urban development, and cultural heritage. The initiatives aim to ensure holistic urban transformation, improved connectivity, cultural rejuvenation, and a better quality of life for residents. Key Infrastructure Projects As part of his commitment to boosting road connectivity, PM Modi will inaugurate the…

01 Aug

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Pushes for Modern Training and Village-Centric Development in Uttarakhand Panchayats

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday emphasized the need for modern, holistic training for newly elected village heads, area panchayat members, and district panchayat members. Stressing the importance of empowering grassroots leadership, he said such measures are key to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. Focus on Village-Centric Growth Chairing a review meeting with the Panchayati Raj Department at the Secretariat, CM Dhami highlighted that sustainable state and national progress depend on robust village development. He urged coordinated and integrated efforts across departments to transform rural areas. Integrated Panchayat…

01 Aug

White House Claims Trump Brokered Global Peace Deals, Including India-Pakistan Ceasefire

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday asserted that U.S. President Donald Trump has successfully brokered multiple peace agreements across the world, including between India and Pakistan, while renewing calls for Trump to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. During a press briefing, Leavitt said that President Trump has facilitated “one peace deal or ceasefire per month” since taking office. She highlighted several agreements, starting with the recent ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, which was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who mediated talks between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime…

31 Jul

India Vows to Safeguard National Interest Amid Trump’s New Tariffs on Exports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBilateral Trade Agreement, Donald Trump tariffs, Indian exports, Piyush Goyal, US-India trade

National Times Bureau, July 31, 2025: India will act decisively to protect its national interest following the United States' announcement of fresh tariffs, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assured Parliament on Thursday. This comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 25 per cent tariff plus additional penalties on Indian exports to America, effective August 1, citing India's continuing purchases of Russian crude oil and military equipment.Goyal, in a suo motu statement delivered in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, said the government is reviewing the implications of these tariffs and is actively consulting stakeholders including farmers,…

31 Jul

IMD Predicts Above-Normal Rainfall in Second Half of Monsoon Season

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New Delhi, July 31, 2025 — India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the second half of the southwest monsoon season, covering August and September, according to a forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday. The announcement came during an online press briefing by IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, who stated that most regions of the country are expected to see normal rainfall in August, with a stronger-than-usual spell anticipated in September.Mohapatra confirmed that overall rainfall across the country during this period is likely to be around 106% of the long-period average of 422.8 mm, marking…

31 Jul

India and Russia can take their dead economies down together: Donald Trump

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Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social with a sharp rebuke of India and Russia, criticizing both nations' economic policies while issuing a warning to Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev. “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their tariffs are too high, among the highest in the world. Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's…

31 Jul

Uttarakhand CM Orders Probe into Toddler’s Death Over Referral Delays

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday ordered a high-level inquiry into the death of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Bageshwar district, who allegedly lost his life due to delays in receiving timely medical treatment caused by multiple hospital referrals. Calling the incident “extremely painful and unfortunate,” Dhami directed the Kumaon Commissioner to lead the probe. “Initial information suggests negligence by officials or healthcare staff in performing their duties. If any indifference is confirmed, strict action will be taken,” the Chief Minister said in an official statement. He further emphasized, “No laxity will be tolerated when it comes to safeguarding…

30 Jul

US Delegation to Visit India on August 25 for Bilateral Trade Talks

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National Times Bureau, July 30, 2025: A high-level US government delegation is set to arrive in India on August 25 to continue negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement that was first announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit in February. This visit marks the sixth round of discussions between the two countries, following the most recent round in Washington DC held from July 14 to July 18.A senior official from the Commerce Ministry confirmed the development and noted that both sides are working on finalizing the first tranche of a multi-sector agreement by the fall of 2025. The broader…