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10 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Corruption and Exam Malpractices

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Dehradun, October 10, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reiterated that his government is committed to a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption and irregularities, emphasizing transparency and accountability at all administrative levels.According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), any official found engaging in irregularities will face the strictest action, regardless of rank or position. This comes as the government accelerates proceedings in a land purchase irregularities case in Gram Sarai, Haridwar. Departmental action has been initiated against three officers: former District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary, and then Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ajayveer…

10 Oct

Jaishankar confirms full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul; deepens ties with Afghanistan

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to enhance India-Afghanistan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. The announcement came during Jaishankar’s meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy. India remains fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence,” EAM Jaishankar stated. This marks a major step in India’s neighbourhood diplomacy, coming four years after India closed its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan following the…

10 Oct

Man Found Stabbed to Death Near Khajuri Chowk in Northeast Delhi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A man was found brutally stabbed to death late Thursday night near Khajuri Chowk in northeast Delhi, sparking panic in the area and prompting a police investigation. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Gajender, lived in Dayalpur and worked as a barber in the locality, officials said. His body was discovered in the Khadar area, not far from Khajuri Chowk, with multiple stab wounds. Police said they received a call regarding the incident at around 11:27 p.m., after which officers from the New Usmanpur police station were sent to the scene. "Upon reaching the spot, our team…

09 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Seeks Centre’s Approval for ₹17,075 Crore Urban, Water, and Energy Projects

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New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss key projects aimed at upgrading urban infrastructure, water resources, and energy systems across the state.Dhami highlighted the growing pressure on urban areas and emphasized the urgent need to modernize drainage systems in districts prone to heavy rainfall. He informed the Finance Minister that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) worth ₹8,589.47 crore have been prepared for stormwater drainage improvements in ten districts and requested approval under the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment to States.The Chief Minister also…

09 Oct

Punjab Launches Entrepreneurship Mindset Course to Transform Students into Job Creators

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Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (EMC), aiming to make Punjab a state of job creators rather than job seekers. The course, a first of its kind in India at the higher education level, will empower students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial thinking.Addressing the launch event, Kejriwal emphasized that the current education system, rooted in the British era, focuses on producing clerks rather than fostering innovators. He said the EMC would inspire students to step out of their comfort…

09 Oct

Made-in-India 6G: Ericsson to Begin Trials by 2028, Boosts Indigenous Production

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Bengaluru/India, October 9, 2025 — Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has announced plans to manufacture all telecom equipment it sells in India domestically, including future products, a senior company executive said on Thursday. Andres Vicente, Ericsson’s Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India, revealed the company’s intentions during the India Mobile Congress 2025. He also noted that 6G trials are expected by 2028, though commercial deployment will follow later.Currently, Ericsson produces 4G and 5G equipment in India, exporting some to other Asian nations. The company recently expanded its ASIC (application-specific integrated chips) R&D center in Bengaluru and has begun…

09 Oct

PM Modi Congratulates President Trump on ‘Historic’ Gaza Peace Plan, Reviews Progress in Trade Talks

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New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke with his “friend,” US President Donald Trump, to congratulate him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Modi added that both leaders also reviewed the positive developments in ongoing India–US trade negotiations.“Spoke to my friend, President Trump, and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks,” the Prime Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter).The conversation highlights the deepening diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and…

09 Oct

Wife of Haryana ADGP who died by suicide, seeks top cops’ arrest for abetment

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National Times Bureau :- IAS officer Anmeet P. Kumar, wife of late Haryana ADGP Y. Puran Kumar, has lodged a formal complaint accusing DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya of abetting her husband’s suicide. The complaint, filed under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 — which pertains to abetment of suicide — also invokes sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Anmeet has urged authorities to register an FIR and arrest the two senior officers immediately. On Tuesday, ADGP Y. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself with his service revolver…

09 Oct

Punjab police file multiple FIRs against social media posts targetting CJI BR Gavai

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National Times Bureau :- In a massive crackdown against unlawful social media content targetting Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, the Punjab police have registered multiple FIRs across several districts after receiving several complaints. The action comes following the detection of over a hundred social media handles involved in sharing or promoting hateful and inflammatory material. The posts reportedly carried casteist and hate-filled expressions intended to promote disharmony, disturb public order, and erode respect for judicial institutions. A Punjab police spokesperson said in question related to attacks on a high constitutional authority, caste-based vilification, and incitement, amounting to public mischief…

09 Oct

Owner of Sresan Pharma, maker of coldrif syrup, arrested following 20 children’s deaths

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National Times Bureau :- The owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the company that produces Coldrif cough syrup, has been arrested following the deaths of at least 19 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Tests revealed that the syrup contained high levels of the toxic industrial chemical diethylene glycol. His arrest came soon after being taken into custody for questioning by Madhya Pradesh Police. A scathing 26-page report from the Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department exposed the unsanitary conditions in which the syrup was produced. The report listed around 350 violations, including the use of rusted machinery and non-pharmaceutical-grade chemicals. Tamil Nadu…