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27 Sep

Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk Under Probe for Alleged Pakistan Links, Detained Under NSA

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaFCRA, foreign funding, Ladakh, NSA detention, Pakistan links, Sonam Wangchuk

Ladakh, September 27, 2025: Ladakh Director-General of Police S.D. Singh Jamwal on Saturday confirmed that statehood activist Sonam Wangchuk is being investigated for alleged connections with Pakistan. The development follows last month’s arrest of a Pakistani intelligence operative accused of transmitting videos of Wangchuk’s protests across the border.Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on Friday and shifted to Jodhpur jail in Rajasthan. While refusing to disclose complete details, Jamwal said the probe is examining Wangchuk’s speeches and activities. “His profile and past are available in the public domain. Some of his speeches acted as provocation by referring…

27 Sep

Kapil Sharma Receives Rs 1 Crore Threat; Accused Arrested by Mumbai Crime Branch

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, Indiadeath threats, Extortion, Kapil Sharma, ₹1 crore

Mumbai, September 27: Comedian Kapil Sharma was recently targeted with death threats and an extortion demand of ₹1 crore, delivered via phone calls and video messages between September 22 and 23. The accused, Dilip Chaudhary, reportedly invoked the names of notorious gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar to intimidate the comedian.Acting swiftly, the Mumbai Crime Branch traced Chaudhary to West Bengal and arrested him. He has been brought to Mumbai and will remain in police custody until September 30. Investigators are probing the motive behind the threats and whether the accused has any connections to larger criminal networks.

27 Sep

Punjab police, CBI extradite Babbar Khalsa International fugitive Parminder Singh from UAE

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsBabbar Khalsa International, CBI, Punjab Police, UAE

National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab police in coordination with Central Bureau of Investigation, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) fugitive was extradited from UAE. Parminder Singh alias Pindi was wanted by Punjab police in cases related to terror funding, extortion, attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The operation was carried out with the close coordination of central agencies, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of the United Arab Emirates. "The subject had fled from India and had been absconding. The International Police Cooperation Unit…

27 Sep

PNB scam case: Nirav Modi’s brother-in-law turns approver, CBI court grants pardon

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, a special CBI court has granted pardon to fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s brother-in-law, Maiank Mehta, thereby designating him as an approver. This move turns a co-accused into a key witness, strengthening the prosecution’s case against Nirav Modi. The pardon was granted under provisions that allow an accused to be forgiven in return for full disclosure of facts linked to the crime. Mehta, married to Nirav Modi’s sister Purvi, was earlier under scrutiny for his connections with several firms owned by the diamond trader.…

27 Sep

Mother, grandfather detained after 19-day-old baby found abandoned in forest with lips sealed with glue

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National Times Bureau :- In a disturbing case from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, the police have detained a woman and her father after a 19-day-old infant was found abandoned in a forest with his lips sealed using glue and a stone stuffed in his mouth. The newborn, discovered two days ago, was rescued after a shepherd grazing goats in Mandalgarh heard faint cries and alerted the authorities. The infant was immediately rushed to Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, where he remains under intensive care. According to Superintendent of Police Dharmendra Singh Yadav, preliminary investigations suggest the baby was born out of an illicit relationship.…

27 Sep

India Rebukes Pakistan’s UNGA Address, Accuses Islamabad of Distorting Facts and Shielding Terrorists

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIndia, Pakistan

New York (Rajeev Sharma): India has issued a firm and unambiguous response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), accusing him of misrepresenting facts, glorifying terrorists, and using the international platform to peddle false narratives. Exercising the Right of Reply, Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, strongly condemned Sharif’s remarks, asserting that Pakistan’s continued justification of terrorism exposes its true intentions. “What we witnessed this morning was not diplomacy but dramatic storytelling from the Prime Minister of Pakistan. But theatrics can’t overshadow the reality: Pakistan has long used…

26 Sep

MEA Confirms 2,417 Indians Deported from US Since January, Emphasises Legal Migration

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDeportation, illegal migration, India, MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, United States

New Delhi, September 26, 2025: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States since January 2025. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India’s firm stance against illegal migration, stressing the government’s focus on promoting safe and legal channels for migration.“Since January, 2,417 Indian nationals have been deported or repatriated from the United States. We remain committed to encouraging legal pathways and stand firmly against illegal migration,” Jaiswal said during the weekly media briefing.Explaining the verification process, he noted that individuals without legal status abroad are returned to India…

26 Sep

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches GST Awareness Drive in Dehradun

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDehradun, GST Bachat Utsav, GST rate cuts, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, September 26, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took part in a public awareness program in Patel Nagar, Dehradun, on Friday as part of the ongoing "GST Bachat Utsav." During the event, the CM engaged with traders and residents to understand the impact of recently reduced GST rates.Addressing the gathering, Dhami said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has embarked on a new era of economic reforms. He described the GST rate cuts as a historic move that will improve affordability and enhance the quality of life for citizens across all sections of society.“The revised GST…

25 Sep

India Signs Rs 62,370 Crore Deal for 97 Tejas Mark-1A Jets to Replace MiG-21 Fleet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHindustan Aeronautics Limited, Ministry of Defence, Tejas Mark-1A

New Delhi, September 25: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday signed a landmark agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets worth ₹62,370 crore, excluding taxes. The deal builds on a previous order of 83 jets in February 2021, taking the total number of Tejas Mark-1A aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to 180.The latest contract includes 68 single-seater fighters and 29 twin-seater trainers, along with associated equipment. Deliveries will begin in 2027-28 and continue over six years. According to the MoD, the upgraded jets will carry more than 64 percent indigenous content…

25 Sep

Uttarakhand CM Warns of Strict Action Against Exam Fraud, Defends Transparent Hiring Record

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Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): In response to growing concerns over recruitment irregularities, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reaffirmed the state's commitment to clean and merit-based appointments, stating that 25,000 recruitments have been made over the past four years with complete transparency. Addressing media during a press briefing, CM Dhami emphasized that not a single one of these appointments involved malpractice or corruption. "We have ensured that every position was filled purely on merit. The process has remained free from any cheating or manipulation," he said. The statement comes in the wake of a recent controversy involving alleged paper leaks and…