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18 Jul

All Parties Back Impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma After Cash Scandal, Says Rijiju

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCongress support, judiciary corruption, Justice Yashwant Varma impeachment, Kiren Rijiju interview

New Delhi, July 18, 2025 — Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed on Friday that all major political parties, including the Congress, have agreed to support the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma. The move follows the sensational discovery of half-burnt currency bundles at the judge’s Lutyens' Delhi residence in March.In an exclusive video interview with PTI, Rijiju emphasized that the initiative is not government-led but a unified stand taken by Members of Parliament across party lines. “I have spoken to all senior leaders of different political parties. I will also get in touch with some of the single-MP parties…

18 Jul

India Welcomes U.S. Decision to Designate TRF as Global Terrorist Entity

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New Delhi, July 19, 2025 — India on Friday welcomed the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), as a global terrorist organisation. The group had earlier claimed responsibility for the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong statement in support of the designation, describing it as a timely and significant step in global counter-terrorism efforts. "We acknowledge and appreciate the leadership of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in this regard," the ministry said.India has repeatedly underlined the importance of dismantling terror…

18 Jul

ED Raids Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residence in Bhilai Amid Political Storm

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Bhilai (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a raid at the Bhilai residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, triggering political controversy just hours before the conclusion of the monsoon session of the state legislative assembly. While ED officials have yet to confirm the specific case under which the searches were carried out, the development has drawn sharp reactions from Baghel’s camp, which has linked the action to political motives. Politically-Timed Action? A post from Baghel’s official account on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) pointed to the timing of the raids, claiming the ED's…

17 Jul

India Non-Committal on Revival of RIC Talks Despite Push from Russia and China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsforeign policy, India-China-Russia, Randhir Jaiswal, RIC mechanism, trilateral cooperation

New Delhi, July 17, 2025 — India on Thursday signaled caution over reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral talks, stating that any such move would only happen at a “mutually convenient” time. The government made it clear that no meeting has been scheduled yet, despite public signals from Moscow and Beijing suggesting readiness to resume dialogue.The matter surfaced after Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko expressed hope about the RIC mechanism resuming soon, noting that Moscow is already in discussions with both India and China. “We are interested in making this format work,” he said, underlining that all three nations…

17 Jul

Uddhav Thackeray Meets CM Fadnavis After “Come Here” Remark Sparks Buzz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDevendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra politics, Shiv Sena UBT, Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, July 17, 2025 — In a move stirring fresh political speculation across Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday, just a day after Fadnavis publicly extended a suggestive invitation for his former ally to join the ruling coalition.The meeting took place in the chamber of Legislative Council chairperson Ram Shinde and lasted around 30 minutes. Also present was Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav's son and the Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA from Worli.The interaction follows Fadnavis' remarks at the farewell function for outgoing Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve on Wednesday, where he made a…

17 Jul

Murder Convict Shot Dead Inside Patna Hospital ICU; Six Detained

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChandan Mishra, ICU murder, murder convict killed, Patna hospital shooting

Patna, July 17, 2025 — A convicted murderer on parole was shot dead by a group of armed assailants inside the ICU of a private hospital in Patna on Thursday morning, in a chilling attack that has triggered widespread alarm over hospital security and gang rivalries.The victim, 36-year-old Chandan Mishra from Buxar district, was admitted for treatment while on parole from Beur Jail, where he was serving a sentence in a murder case. He had a lengthy criminal history, with at least 24 cases registered against him, including more than a dozen for murder.According to police, the shooting occurred around…

17 Jul

US Embassy Issues Visa Warning After Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting in Illinois

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New Delhi / Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory warning that engaging in criminal activities such as theft, assault, or burglary in the United States could lead to the revocation of a visa and ineligibility for future US visas. The announcement follows a widely reported incident involving an Indian woman accused of shoplifting from a Target store in Illinois. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy emphasized the seriousness of such offenses, stating: “Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues –…

17 Jul

Woman Pilgrim Dies, Three Injured in Landslide on Amarnath Yatra Route

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Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir (National Times): A tragic incident marred the sacred Amarnath Yatra on Wednesday evening as a 55-year-old woman pilgrim lost her life and three others sustained injuries following a landslide along the Baltal route in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to official reports, four pilgrims were swept downhill by a sudden landslide that struck near Railpathri, a vulnerable stretch on the Baltal axis leading to the revered Amarnath cave shrine. The pilgrims were on their spiritual journey when the mishap occurred. Rescue teams acted swiftly, evacuating the injured to the Baltal base camp hospital. However, one…

17 Jul

Air India AI-171 Crash: Pilot’s Medical History Under Scrutiny Amid Mental Health Claims

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New Delhi (National Times) In the ongoing investigation into the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, attention has now turned to the mental health and medical records of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the pilot in command, following claims that he may have been suffering from depression. The 56-year-old veteran pilot, who had logged over 15,000 flying hours and was months away from retirement, reportedly took time off in recent years and was deeply affected by the death of his mother in 2022. He had since moved from Delhi to Mumbai to care for his aging father and was…

17 Jul

Federation of Indian Pilots Raises Concerns Over AI-171 Crash Investigation

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Mumbai (National Times): In the wake of the tragic crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has released an official statement expressing deep concern over the preliminary findings and the public discourse surrounding the incident. The statement, signed by Capt. C.S. Randhawa, President of FIP, criticizes the exclusion of pilot representatives from the investigation process. The FIP also objects to the manner in which the preliminary report has been interpreted and publicized. “The report, as released, lacks comprehensive data and appears to rely selectively on paraphrased cockpit voice recordings,” the statement reads. The…