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23 Jul

1 Lakh Voters Untraceable in Bihar’s Electoral Roll Revision, Says Election Commission

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar electoral roll, Election Commission of India, Special Intensive Revision

Patna, July 23, 2025 — The Election Commission of India has revealed that approximately one lakh voters remain untraceable in Bihar as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The announcement comes amid a massive exercise involving the enumeration and verification of voter data across the state.According to the Commission, enumeration forms for 7.17 crore individuals have already been received and digitised. However, significant discrepancies have emerged. Around 20 lakh voters have been marked as deceased, while another 28 lakh have been identified as having permanently relocated from their registered addresses. Additionally, officials noted that…

23 Jul

Uttarakhand Recognized as India’s fastest growing state: Vishwas Dawar credit CM Dhami’s vision and Central Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand, Vishwas Dawar

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): Uttarakhand has officially emerged as India’s fastest-growing state, according to Vishwas Dawar, Chairman of the Uttarakhand Infrastructure Monitoring Council and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Dawar attributes the state’s accelerated development to visionary leadership, strategic infrastructure investments, and strong support from the Central Government.In the past few years, Uttarakhand has emerged as the fastest-growing state in the country,” Dawar stated. He said, this is the outcome of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s clear vision and determined leadership, backed by the consistent support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA Government at the…

23 Jul

CM Dhami Orders SIT Probe into Scholarship Scam, Warns of Zero Tolerance for Irregularities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingPushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun (National Times): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken a tough stance on alleged irregularities in state-run welfare schemes, especially scholarship programmes. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach, CM Dhami announced strict action against any individual or institution found misusing such initiatives. This move comes after alarming revelations of fraudulent activity on the National Scholarship Portal, where several educational institutions are suspected of siphoning off scholarship funds using fake documentation. Responding swiftly, the Chief Minister directed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter thoroughly. Preliminary findings suggest that a number of institutions, including some madrasas,…

22 Jul

Uttarakhand CM Orders SIT Probe into Scholarship Scam; Warns of Strict Action Against Guilty Institutions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaMinority Scholarship, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Scholarship Scam, SIT, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, July 22, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has taken serious note of the growing allegations of corruption in scholarship distribution across the state, declaring that no irregularity will be tolerated in welfare schemes. Emphasizing accountability, he has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to thoroughly probe scholarship embezzlement by institutions using fake documents.The CM’s response comes after preliminary findings revealed that multiple institutions, including madrasas, Sanskrit schools, and other private educational establishments, fraudulently claimed minority scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. These institutions allegedly submitted false documents such as fake student counts, Aadhaar cards,…

22 Jul

Amit Shah’s Praise for Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Triggers Political Buzz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsAmit Shah, BJP politics, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand investment

Dehradun, July 22, 2025: Two days after returning from Uttarakhand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stirred political speculation on Monday by praising Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on social media. The warm words sparked fresh discussions in political circles, suggesting that Dhami may not only be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is also earning strong backing from Shah.On Saturday, Shah had participated in a grand event in Rudrapur to celebrate the ground-level implementation of investment promises worth ₹1 lakh crore. During the event, Shah and Dhami were seen sharing a strong rapport, which caught the attention of many…

22 Jul

8th Pay Commission to Be Implemented from January 1, 2026; Salary Hike for Central Employees

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia8th Pay Commission, fitment factor, government employees, pension revision, Salary Hike

New Delhi, July 22, 2025: In a major announcement, the 8th Pay Commission will come into effect across India from January 1, 2026. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary confirmed this in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step toward enhancing the earnings of central government employees and pensioners.The new pay commission will revise salaries, pensions, and allowances for an estimated 50 lakh central government employees and around 65–68 lakh pensioners. The Finance Ministry has already initiated the process of collecting suggestions from ministries, departments, and state governments to assist in framing the recommendations. This…

22 Jul

National Times Managing Editor Rajeev Sharma Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Outstanding Contributions to Media Services

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNational Times, Rajeev Sharma

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Rajeev Sharma, Managing Editor of National Times Media Group, has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Media Services by Bharatle Virtual University for Peace and Education, in recognition of his remarkable achievements in journalism and media spanning over 25 years. The university bestowed the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) degree upon the authority of the Senators and Leadership Team, following a thorough review of nominations and recognition of Mr. Sharma's distinguished service and scholarly impact in media. The citation reads,“Upon the authority of Senators and Leadership of Bharatle Virtual University for Peace and Education, and…

22 Jul

Jagdeep Dhankhar Resignation as Vice President of India Accepted

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJagdeep Dhankhar Resignation as Vice President of India Accepted

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant political development, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has officially resigned from the post of Vice President of India. The resignation, effective immediately, was published via notification by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday, July 22. Citing health concerns and medical advice as the primary reason, Dhankhar submitted his resignation under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution, which allows for voluntary resignation from the office of Vice President. In his heartfelt resignation letter addressed to the Hon’ble President of India, Dhankhar wrote, “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as…

21 Jul

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politicshealth reasons, Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns, Vice President of India

New Delhi, July 21 2025: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has tendered his resignation, citing health concerns and the need to follow medical advice. The announcement came on Thursday after he submitted his resignation letter to President Droupadi Murmu.In his formal communication, Dhankhar wrote, “To prioritise health care and abide by medical advice, I hereby resign as the Vice President of India, effective immediately, in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution.”The sudden move marks the end of Dhankhar’s tenure before the completion of his term. He had assumed office as the 14th Vice President of India in August…

21 Jul

HRDS INDIA, Serving Humanity with Compassion: Atma Nambi Jee

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAtma Nambi Jee, HRDS India

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Atma Nambi Jee, the esteemed Spiritual Guru and President of HRDS INDIA (High Range Rural Development Society), is spearheading a transformative mission to uplift India's most marginalized communities. In an exclusive interview with National Times, he shared insightful perspectives on the organization's journey and the vision driving their grassroots work since 1995. HRDS INDIA is a non-governmental organization dedicated to tribal and rural development across India, with a core vision to build a society where every tribal member enjoys the right to survival, protection, and progress. "We have been actively working in remote and inaccessible regions to…