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01 Oct

RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 5.5%, Revises Growth and Inflation Estimates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending

NEW DELHI (RAJEEV SHARMA): The Reserve Bank of India announced on Wednesday that it will keep the repo rate steady at 5.5 percent, reflecting a balanced view of current economic conditions both within the country and globally. The decision came after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convened for its three-day meeting. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed that the MPC members were unanimous in their choice to hold the key policy rate unchanged. The central bank’s stance remains neutral, indicating flexibility to adjust interest rates if economic developments warrant it. The repo rate serves as the benchmark rate for lending by…

30 Sep

Modi Government Stands With Punjab: Full Support for Flood Relief and Restoration, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmit Shah, disaster relief, Modi government, NDRF, Punjab floods, SDRF

New Delhi, September 30, 2025: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Tuesday assured that the Modi government is fully committed to supporting the people of Punjab affected by recent floods.The Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Bhagwant Mann, met Shri Shah in New Delhi to discuss the extent of damage caused during the monsoon season and requested additional funds for relief and restoration efforts. During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) holds Rs 12,589.59 crore, which can be utilized immediately for relief measures as per Government of India…

30 Sep

Bihar Publishes Final Electoral Roll Ahead of Assembly Polls Amid Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar Assembly Elections, Bihar final electoral roll 2025, Special Intensive Revision

Patna, September 30, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday released the final electoral roll for Bihar, incorporating all claims and objections raised during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists. The announcement was made by Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer through an official Facebook post, directing citizens to check their names at voters.eci.gov.in.The final roll comes ahead of the likely announcement of the Bihar assembly elections and follows a mammoth SIR exercise intended for nationwide implementation in due course. The draft voters’ list had previously recorded 7.24 crore voters after approximately 65 lakh names were deleted as…

30 Sep

ED Questions Urvashi Rautela in Money Laundering Probe Linked to 1xBet Betting Platform

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India1xBet money laundering case, online betting investigation India, Urvashi Rautela ED questioning

Mumbai, September 30, 2025: Bollywood actor and model Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering investigation tied to online betting platform 1xBet. Officials confirmed that her statement was recorded under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).Rautela, who earlier served as a brand ambassador for the platform, had been summoned this month as part of the agency’s broader crackdown on illegal betting operations. The platform, reportedly headquartered in Curacao, is alleged to have engaged in surrogate advertising and illicit fund transfers.The investigation has widened in recent weeks to include…

30 Sep

Amit Shah Promises Enhanced Central Aid for Punjab Flood Relief, Says Earlier Grant Was ‘Token Money’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmit Shah meeting, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab flood relief

New Delhi, September 30, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured him of substantial central assistance to tackle the flood devastation in the state.The assurance came during a 25-minute meeting in Delhi, where Mann presented a detailed report on the scale of destruction caused by floods in Punjab. According to the Chief Minister, Shah described the earlier grant of ₹1,600 crore as merely “token money” and promised that additional funds will soon be released.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mann said, “I explained the losses Punjab has suffered due…

30 Sep

NRI Husbands Rally Against Marital Fraud in Punjab: Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society Leads Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, PunjabAawaz power of men, Anmol Dang, Mens law, Protest, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- A massive protest was held at Gandhi Palace in Bagha Purana, where NRI husbands raised their voices against the growing cases of fraud in overseas marriages. The demonstration was led by Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society, which extended full support to the victims. Led by Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society The protest was spearheaded by President Anmol Dang, Vice President Gurpreet Inder Singh, Cashier Gaurav Shahi, and team members Sonu Yadav, Gurjant Singh, among others. Their presence and statements strengthened the gathering. “Families Spend Lakhs, Yet Sons Are Abandoned” Addressing the crowd, President Anmol…

30 Sep

Delhi Airport on Alert After Bomb Threat on IndiGo Flight From Mumbai

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, IndiGo

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A high alert was declared at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning after an IndiGo flight from Mumbai received a bomb threat mid-air. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 762, landed safely with around 200 passengers on board, officials confirmed. The threat was reported while the Airbus A321neo was en route to Delhi. Following standard emergency protocols, a full emergency was declared at the airport before the plane's arrival. The aircraft touched down without incident at approximately 7:53 AM and was directed to a remote bay for inspection. Security agencies and bomb disposal teams…

30 Sep

Brutal Attack on Dogs in Jalandhar Cantt Sparks Outrage, Police Launch Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBeaten, Brutal, Brutl, Dog, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident unfolded near Sansarpur in Jalandhar Cantt, where a man was caught on CCTV mercilessly beating a dog with a hockey stick. The footage has gone viral, raising serious concerns among local residents. Several neighbors have filed written complaints at the Jalandhar Cantt Police Station, demanding strict action against the perpetrator. Anju, wife of Sansarpur resident Manoj Kumar, who personally cares for stray dogs in the area, reported that a neighbor, identified as Swarnjit Singh, also known as Soni, attacked one dog with a hockey stick, killed another, and attempted to harm others. She…

30 Sep

School tree tragedy: High Court orders Chandigarh administration to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of victim

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabPunjab & Haryana High Court, School Tree Tragedy

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court came down heavily over Chandigarh administration over its 'lack of empathy and sensitivity' in the 2022 school tree collapse tragedy. The court has also ordered the UT administration to pay a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of a girl who died in the tragedy and Rs 50,000 to a child who lost a limb. The court highlighted that this compensation is in addition to the amounts already dispursed to the victims' families. A bench comprising Justice Kuldeep Tiwari has directed Chandigarh education department to ensure that every…

30 Sep

BJP Veteran Vijay Kumar Malhotra Passes Away at 94 in Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingVijay Kumar Malhotra

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and one of the most prominent faces of the party’s early days in the capital, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, breathed his last on Tuesday morning at his residence in Delhi. He was 94. The Delhi BJP unit, confirming the news, paid heartfelt tributes to the veteran politician, acknowledging his pivotal role in laying the foundation of the party in the national capital. Pioneering Figure in Delhi’s BJP Journey Malhotra was a key architect of the BJP’s early structure in Delhi, holding the distinction of being the first-ever president of the Delhi…