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07 Oct

India Rebukes Pakistan at UN, Cites 1971 Atrocities and Calls Out Misinformation on Kashmir

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World News{akistan, Pakistan

United Nations (Rajeev Sharma) — India delivered a scathing rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, accusing its neighbour of weaponizing international platforms to spread disinformation while ignoring its own dark history of human rights violations, including a brutal campaign of violence during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. Speaking during an open debate on the theme “Women, Peace and Security,” India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, took direct aim at Pakistan’s record, citing its military’s role in Operation Searchlight — a 1971 crackdown in then-East Pakistan that involved mass killings and the use of rape…

06 Oct

Bihar Assembly Elections to Be Held in Two Phases on November 6 and 11; Counting on November 14

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar Assembly elections 2025, Election Commission of India, Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi, October 6, 2025: The Election Commission of India on Monday announced that Assembly elections in Bihar will be conducted in two phases — on November 6 and November 11 — with the counting of votes scheduled for November 14. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar made the announcement during a press conference, assuring that the polls will be conducted in a transparent and peaceful manner.The CEC stated that it is mandatory to complete the counting of postal ballots before the last two rounds of counting of votes. He also announced that byelections for eight constituencies, including Tarn Taran…

06 Oct

Amritsar Police Recover Two More Hand Grenades Linked to ISI Network in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmritsar Police, grenade recovery, Harpreet Singh, ISI link, Punjab terrorism, Tarn Taran

Amritsar, October 6, 2025: Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the Amritsar Rural Police have recovered two additional hand grenades from Harpreet Singh, alias Happy or Milkha, a resident of Tarn Taran. With this recovery, the total number of grenades seized in the case has risen to four.According to preliminary investigations, Harpreet Singh was allegedly in direct contact with handlers from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and received the explosives through cross-border channels. Authorities suspect the weapons were intended for use in a larger terror plot targeting Punjab.A case has been registered at Police Station Gharinda, Amritsar, and investigations are underway to…

06 Oct

NHAI to Introduce QR Code Boards and New Toll Rules on Highways

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National Times Bureau :- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is making highways smarter and safer for travelers. From November 15, 2025, new signboards with QR codes will appear along major highways, and toll payment rules will also change. These QR code boards will give travelers more than just directions. By scanning the code with a smartphone, people can get instant details about the highway, toll plaza contacts, resident engineers, patrol teams, and the Highway Emergency Helpline number 1033. This will make it easier to get help in case of emergencies. The boards will be installed at important points,…

06 Oct

Air India Dreamliner’s Safety Turbine Deploys Mid-Flight, DGCA Launches Probe

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National Times Bureau :- In an unusual mid-air incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has opened an investigation after the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner unexpectedly deployed during a routine international flight from Amritsar to Birmingham. According to officials, the aircraft—operating as flight AI 117—continued its journey without any safety risk and landed smoothly at Birmingham. No injuries or disruptions to onboard systems were reported. The RAT is a small fold-out turbine designed as an emergency backup. It automatically comes into action only if an aircraft loses engine-driven power, using the outside…

06 Oct

Landslide Tragedy in Darjeeling Claims 24 Lives, Rescue Efforts Hindered by Rain

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Darjeeling (Rajeev Sharma): The number of confirmed deaths from the recent landslides in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district has risen to 24, with rescue operations still underway in difficult conditions. Several people are feared missing, and ongoing rainfall continues to slow down relief efforts, officials reported on Monday. Triggered by relentless rain over the past few days, the landslides have caused widespread destruction in the hill region. Entire stretches of roads have collapsed or been blocked by debris, cutting off access to multiple areas and leaving hundreds of tourists stranded. According to state authorities, one more body was recovered late Sunday…

06 Oct

SC Seeks Replies on Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Under NSA

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre, the Union Territory of Ladakh, and the Superintendent of Jodhpur Central Jail to respond to a petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of renowned climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, questioning his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). The petition challenges the legality of Wangchuk’s detention and seeks his immediate release. The court has listed the matter for further hearing on October 14. Appearing on behalf of Angmo, senior advocate Kapil Sibal argued that the family had not been informed of the reasons for Wangchuk’s detention. He stressed that…

06 Oct

Fire at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital Claims Six Lives, Families Demand Accountability

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJaipur, Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night fire at the renowned Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital in Jaipur turned tragic on Sunday, as six patients lost their lives in the Neuro ICU of the trauma wing. The blaze, believed to have started due to an electrical fault, has triggered outrage and grief, with families alleging that early warnings were disregarded by hospital authorities. The fire is said to have broken out in a storage section adjacent to the ICU, quickly filling the critical care unit with smoke. Hospital staff managed to evacuate some patients, but six individuals—already in fragile condition—could not be…

05 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Pays Tribute to Martyrs, Announces Welfare Initiatives

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnnounces Welfare Initiatives, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Pays Tribute to Martyrs

Lansdowne, Uttarakhand, October 5, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the Shaheed Samman Diwas in Lansdowne, Pauri Garhwal, honoring the bravery and supreme sacrifice of martyrs.During the event, CM Dhami presented copper plates and ceremonial robes to the families of martyrs and inspected the Army band, extending his greetings to the personnel. He paid homage at the statue of Amar Shaheed Gabbar Singh Negi, stating that the nation’s safety today is due to the courage of soldiers like him.The Chief Minister also lit lamps before copper urns containing sacred soil collected from the courtyards of martyrs…

05 Oct

Jaishankar Stresses Need for India-US Trade Understanding Amid Tariff Disputes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaEU FTA, free trade agreements, India-US trade, S. Jaishankar, Tariffs, UK FTA

New Delhi, October 5, 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday emphasized the importance of reaching a trade understanding with the United States, highlighting that it is not only the world’s largest market but also a crucial step as many other countries already maintain such arrangements.Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Forum in New Delhi, Jaishankar acknowledged ongoing challenges in trade negotiations with the US, noting unresolved issues including tariffs on Indian goods and crude oil imports from Russia. “There are problems, there are issues. These need to be negotiated, discussed, and resolved,” he said, stressing that negotiations must respect…