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02 Oct

Gandhi Jayanti 2025: PM, President pay floral tributes on birth anniversary of Father of the Nation

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Union Minister Manohar Lal accompanied the Prime Minister during the tribute ceremony. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister paid homage to Gandhi in a post on X, recalling his courage and values of service and compassion. Modi said the nation would continue to follow the Mahatma's path in its quest for a 'Viksit Bharat.' "Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human…

02 Oct

Goldy Brar Gang Shooters, hired to kill Munawar Faruqi, arrested after gunfire exchange

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National Times Bureau :- Two members of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar–Virender Charan gang, allegedly assigned to kill Bigg Boss-24 winner and stand-up comedian munawar faruqui, were arrested following a gunfire exchange on Jaitpur-Kalindi Kunj Road. The suspects, identified as Rahul from Panipat and Sahil from Bhiwani in Haryana, were reportedly acting on instructions from foreign-based gangster Rohit Godara, who was coordinating with Goldy Brar and Virender Charan to target Faruqui. Investigators revealed that the duo had carried out surveillance in Mumbai and Bengaluru to monitor Faruqui’s movements. Faruqui, who won the reality show Bigg Boss in 2024, has 14.2 million…

02 Oct

Zubeen Garg’s Death Confirmed as Drowning in Singapore; Police Rule Out Foul Play

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SINGAPORE (Rajeev Sharma): A revised account of Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s tragic death has surfaced, with officials confirming he drowned while swimming off Singapore’s coast last month, countering earlier claims that he died during scuba diving. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has completed its initial investigation and shared the post-mortem report with the Indian High Commission, stating there are no indications of criminal activity or conspiracy behind the 52-year-old artist’s death. Local media, including The Straits Times, reported that the incident occurred on September 19 near St. John’s Island, where Garg had entered the sea from a private yacht. Although…

02 Oct

PM Modi Remembers Gandhi and Shastri, Urges Citizens to Embrace Self-Reliance

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): On the occasion of October 2nd, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, reflecting on their legacies and urging the nation to continue drawing inspiration from their values to build a strong, self-sustaining India. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister described Gandhi Jayanti as a moment to honor the life of a man whose principles of truth, non-violence, and simplicity reshaped not only India’s freedom movement but also influenced civil rights struggles across the globe. Modi noted that Gandhi’s commitment to compassion and service remains a guiding force in…

02 Oct

Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, Eminent Classical Vocalist, Dies at 89

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VARANASI (Rajeev Sharma) Hindustani classical music has lost one of its most revered voices, as Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away in the early hours of Thursday. The celebrated vocalist, aged 89, had been under treatment for several days in a hospital following age-related health complications. According to his family, Mishra had been ill for the past couple of weeks and was admitted to a medical facility after his condition deteriorated. He was staying with his youngest daughter in Mirzapur during his final days. His daughter, Namrata Mishra, confirmed that he took his last breath around 4 a.m. Born in 1936…

01 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Vows Strict Action Amid UKSSSC Exam Paper Leak

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaexam paper leak, Pushkar Singh Dhami, SIT investigation, UKSSSC, Uttarakhand CM

Dehradun, October 1, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded firmly to the recent exam paper leak involving the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC), highlighting swift action by his government to safeguard the integrity of the recruitment process. Officials from the Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that the accused were immediately arrested, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up to thoroughly probe the matter.Speaking on the issue, Dhami reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the rights of the state’s youth, while accusing opposition parties of politicizing the scandal. He said rival groups tried to exploit the…

01 Oct

RBI Rules Out UPI Transaction Fees, Projects 6.8% Growth for FY25

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaRBI, Sanjay Malhotra, UPI charges, UPI transaction fees

New Delhi, October 1, 2025: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday dismissed speculation that citizens may be charged for using Unified Payments Interface (UPI), assuring that no such proposal is under consideration. His clarification comes amid widespread concerns over possible fees on the digital payment system that has become a backbone of everyday transactions.Malhotra expressed confidence in India’s economic prospects, highlighting that the nation continues on a “very high growth trajectory” while managing price stability. The RBI has projected India’s growth at 6.8% for the current fiscal year, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s…

01 Oct

Centre Approves 3% Hike in DA and DR for Over 1.1 Crore Beneficiaries

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaCentral Government employees, DA hike 2025, DR increase, pensioners

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a 3 per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for 49.19 lakh Central Government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The hike, effective from July 1, 2025, raises the current rate to 58 per cent of basic pay or pension.According to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the decision will put an additional annual burden of ₹10,083.96 crore on the exchequer. He said the step aims to offset the impact of rising prices and provide relief to both serving employees and pensioners.The announcement follows the recent rationalisation…

01 Oct

Nine killed, several injured as under-construction steel arch collapses in Chennai

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National Times Bureau :- At least nine workers were killed and several others injured after an under-construction arch collapsed by nearly 30 feet trapping several migrant workers on Tuesday. The incident unfolded in at the North Chennai Thermal Power Station construction site in Ennore. While one worker sustained grievous injuries, more than ten were reported to be seriously hurt. The injured were rushed to Stanley Government Hospital in North Chennai. The Avadi Police Commissionerate said the exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained. Rescue operations are underway, and an investigation has been launched into the incident. Prime…

01 Oct

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.5% for second consecutive time

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National Times Bureau :- The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday decided to keep the key repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. The decision was taken after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its three-day meeting led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that the central bank maintained its neutral stance. "After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic conditions and the outlook, the MPC voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.5%. Consequently, the SDF rate remains at 5.25%, while the MSF rate and the bank rate remain at 5.75%. The MPC also decided…