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23 Sep

Young Haryana Man Dies in Workplace Accident in Australia

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National Times Bureau :- Prabhjot Singh, 25, from Haripura village in Sirsa district, tragically lost his life while working in Australia. Prabhjot had moved to Australia nearly three years ago on a student visa to pursue his studies. To support his tuition and living expenses, he was also employed at a transport company. According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday when Prabhjot was closing the gate of a reversing loader at the company site. In a sudden mishap, he got trapped between the loader and a trailer, succumbing to his injuries on the spot. Friends of Prabhjot are coordinating…

23 Sep

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif Announce Pregnancy, Call It ‘Best Chapter of Our Lives’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaKatrina Kaif, Pregnancy, Top news, Viky Kaushal

National Times Bureau :- Bollywood’s beloved couple, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, are stepping into a new phase of life as they announced on Tuesday that they are expecting their first child. In an emotional social media post, the duo expressed their joy, calling it “the best chapter of our lives.” The announcement was accompanied by a picture where Katrina is seen gracefully showing her baby bump, while Vicky tenderly caresses it. The couple captioned the post: “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” Soon after the post went…

23 Sep

Govt Bans Use of Public Funds for Festival Gifts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBan, Funds, Government, Public Gifts

National Times Bureau :- The Ministry of Finance has directed all central government ministries, departments and affiliated organisations to stop spending public money on gifts during Diwali or any other festival. According to the fresh order issued by the Department of Expenditure, the move is part of the Centre’s effort to maintain strict fiscal discipline and avoid non-essential spending. The decision has been enforced with immediate effect. The circular further noted that similar instructions have been issued in the past, and this is a continuation of the government’s broader policy to ensure prudent use of public resources. “The Ministry of…

22 Sep

CM Dhami Vows Action Against ‘Cheating Mafia’ Defaming Uttarakhand Govt

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCM Pushkar Singh Dhami, UKSSSC paper leak, Uttarakhand cheating mafia

Dehradun, Sep 22, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday warned that those conspiring to malign the Uttarakhand government under the guise of “cheating mafia” will not be spared.Speaking at an event in Dehradun, Dhami said some individuals, upset with the state’s strict anti-cheating laws, are attempting to tarnish the government’s image. He cited the alleged leak of three pages of a question paper from the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission’s (UKSSSC) graduate-level exam as part of a conspiracy to defame the administration.“A similar attempt was made on Sunday, but this is not a case of paper leak,” Dhami…

22 Sep

UP Government Bans Caste References in Police Records and Public Spaces

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacaste ban, police records, Uttar Pradesh government, Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Rajeev Sharma)— The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday imposed a ban on caste-based references in police records and public places, acting on a directive from the Allahabad High Court aimed at curbing caste discrimination.An order issued by Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar directed that caste will no longer be mentioned in First Information Reports (FIRs), arrest memos, or other police documents. Instead, parental names will be used for identification. Police stations, vehicles, and signboards have also been instructed to remove caste-based slogans, symbols, and references with immediate effect.The order further prohibited caste-based rallies, with police directed to monitor social media…

22 Sep

Supreme Court Questions Criminal Defamation, Stays Trial Against The Wire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmita Singh, defamation law, JNU, Kapil Sibal, Supreme Court, The Wire

New Delhi, September 22, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the time had come to reconsider criminal defamation laws as it stayed proceedings in a case against news portal The Wire, filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Amita Singh. The complaint was linked to a report alleging her role in preparing a dossier on an alleged sex racket at the university.A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and SC Sharma, noting the drawn-out nature of the litigation, remarked, “For how long can you keep on dragging this matter?” The court issued notice on a plea by the…

22 Sep

Governor, CM Dhami Inaugurate ‘Bhagirath Udyan’, Unveil Inspiring Statue of King Bhagirath at Raj Bhavan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A new chapter in the cultural and spiritual heritage of Uttarakhand was written on Monday as Governor Lt. General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami jointly inaugurated the “Bhagirath Udyan” at the Raj Bhavan in Dehradun. The inauguration also marked the ceremonial unveiling of a striking statue of King Bhagirath, a revered figure in Indian mythology known for his perseverance and dedication to public good. The 10-foot-tall statue, set atop an 8-foot granite base, was sculpted by Shivam Chaurasia, an artist from Haridwar. Crafted from fibre and resin, the artwork stands as a symbolic…

22 Sep

Prime Minister pens letter to all citizens to celebrate GST Bachat Utsav

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingGST Bachat Utsav, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written a letter to all the citizens to celebrate the 'GST Bachat Utsav', this festive season."Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses," Shri Modi stated. The Prime Minister posted on X: "This festive season, let's celebrate the 'GST Bachat Utsav'! Lower GST rates mean more savings for every household and greater ease for businesses."

22 Sep

Legendary Punjabi musician Charanjit Ahuja laid to rest in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabCharanjit Ahuja, Death, Last Rituals, Punjab, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Legendary Punjabi musician Charanjit Ahuja, who died after prolonged battle with cancer, was cremated on Monday. He died on Sunday at the age of 72 years at PGI hospital, Chandigarh where he was undergoing treatment. The atmosphere turned sombre as all the three sons lit the funeral pyre of their father. A large number of people were gathered to pay their last respects and bid final farewell to the Punjabi music maestro. Several people from across the industry including Gippy Grewal, Hans Raj Hans, Satinder Bugga, Sukhi Brar were also in attendance. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also…

22 Sep

A new chapter begins in my life’: Vikramaditya Singh | See first pics of wedding

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHimachal Pradesh, Marriage, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh Minister for Public Works and Urban Development, Vikramaditya Singh, has tied the knot with Dr Amreen Sekhon, an Assistant Professor at Panjab University, in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Chandigarh on September 22. This is Vikramaditya Singh’s second marriage. His first marriage to Sudarshana Chundawat of Amet, Rajasthan, took place in 2019 and ended in divorce in November 2024. At the wedding, Vikramaditya wore a pastel pink sherwani with a vibrant orange and pink turban, adorned with a kalgi and ceremonial sword, reflecting his royal heritage. Amreen looked elegant in a peach-toned embroidered…