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Modi Calls Dependence India’s ‘Biggest Enemy,’ Pushes Self-Reliance at Bhavnagar Event

Modi Calls Dependence India’s ‘Biggest Enemy,’ Pushes Self-Reliance at Bhavnagar Event

Bhavnagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared that India’s greatest adversary is not an external force but its own dependence on foreign nations. Speaking at the Samudra se Samriddhi event in Bhavnagar, he said the country’s future cannot be left in the hands of others and urged citizens to embrace self-reliance as the foundation for development.“India does not have a major enemy in the world. If we have an enemy, it is our dependence on other countries. That is our biggest enemy,” the Prime Minister said, stressing that self-respect and progress require reducing reliance on imports.He inaugurated and laid…
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Don’t Miss It! Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 to Stun Skywatchers on September 21

Don’t Miss It! Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 to Stun Skywatchers on September 21

National Times Bureau: The final solar eclipse of the year will take place on Sunday, September 21, offering a celestial spectacle to skywatchers in select regions of the world. This partial eclipse will begin at 1:29 pm EDT (10:59 pm IST) and end at 5:53 pm EDT (3:23 am IST, September 22).The maximum phase of the eclipse, when the Moon covers the largest portion of the Sun, will occur at 3:41 pm EDT (1:11 am IST). Viewers in Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans will be able to witness the event, though India will…
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Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade, Seeks Nobel Prize for ‘Ending Seven Wars’

Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade, Seeks Nobel Prize for ‘Ending Seven Wars’

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for resolving tensions between India and Pakistan, asserting that his trade diplomacy helped prevent conflict earlier this year. Speaking at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday, Trump said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars.”“On the world stage, we are respected at a level that we have never been respected before,” Trump said. “We are forging peace agreements, and we are stopping wars. So we stopped wars between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia.”The President claimed that trade negotiations were central to his…
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District Magistrate Imposes 60-Day Ban on Carrying Weapons Ahead of Festivals

District Magistrate Imposes 60-Day Ban on Carrying Weapons Ahead of Festivals

National Times Bureau :- In a preventive measure aimed at maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety during the upcoming festival season, District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav has imposed a 60-day ban on carrying weapons. The order will be in effect from midnight of 23rd September until 21st November. Under this directive, individuals are prohibited from carrying firearms, lethal weapons, sticks, spears, knives, or any iron-made arms in public places. Exceptions have been made for police, military, paramilitary forces, and other government officials, provided they are on duty, in uniform, and carrying authorized permits and ID cards. Persons holding…
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Delhi Police Arrest Three Illegal African Nationals in South West Delhi

Delhi Police Arrest Three Illegal African Nationals in South West Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Delhi Police, acting on a tip-off, arrested three African nationals who had been residing illegally in India for an extended period. During verification, authorities discovered that the individuals did not possess valid travel or visa documents and had overstayed in the country. The arrested individuals have been identified as Elamuno Gabriel, Chinedu Paulinus, and Sanusi Sani. Investigations revealed that they were employed in housekeeping and were residing in Shahpur (Delhi), Gurugram, and Noida, often moving between locations. At the time of their arrest, they were living near Sector 01, Palam Village, Delhi. Following due legal procedure,…
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This Big Billion Days Flipkart Drives Digital-first Affordability and Convenience for Two-wheelers with a Seamless, Tech-powered Experience

Extensive range of two-wheelers from all leading petrol & electric vehicle OEMs Fully digital purchase journey with insurance, registration, financing, and 24x7 two-wheeler expert assistance Loan options up to 48 months tenure, up to 24-month No-Cost EMI, and platform bank offers from Flipkart Axis Bank and Flipkart SBI credit cards Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, is set to transform how India shops for two-wheelers through a wide selection across petrol and electric vehicles as it prepares for its annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days. As the festive season kicks off, Flipkart is reinforcing its position as the preferred destination…
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Terror Encounter in Udhampur: Soldier Killed, Massive Search Operation Continues in J&K Forests

Terror Encounter in Udhampur: Soldier Killed, Massive Search Operation Continues in J&K Forests

Udhampur (Rajeev Sharma): A soldier lost his life during a fierce gunbattle in the upper forested belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, as security forces intensified a search operation to flush out hiding militants. The incident occurred late Friday evening in the Seoj Dhar forest region, near the Dudu-Basantgarh area, bordering Bhaderwah in Doda district. Officials confirmed that the soldier, who sustained critical injuries during the exchange of fire, was immediately shifted to a medical facility but succumbed to his wounds early Saturday. His identity has not yet been released pending family notification. Hunt for Militants Enters Second Day…
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Multiple Schools in Delhi Targeted by Bomb Threats; DPS Dwarka Suspends Exams

Multiple Schools in Delhi Targeted by Bomb Threats; DPS Dwarka Suspends Exams

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Several schools in Delhi were put on high alert early Saturday after receiving bomb threat calls, causing widespread concern among students, parents, and staff. The schools affected include Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya. In response to the threats, police and bomb disposal squads were promptly deployed to the locations. Authorities evacuated everyone from the premises and conducted thorough searches. No explosives or suspicious materials were detected. Due to the disruption, DPS Dwarka decided to cancel the mid-term exams scheduled for classes 3 through 12 for the day. The school issued…
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Jammu and Kashmir Counter Intelligence Wing Executes Raids Across Multiple Locations

Jammu and Kashmir Counter Intelligence Wing Executes Raids Across Multiple Locations

Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): In a major operation aimed at countering terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the Police's Counter Intelligence Wing conducted raids at eight different locations across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday. Officials confirmed that the searches were part of an ongoing investigation into terror-related offenses, marking another significant effort by security agencies to disrupt insurgent networks in the region. The operation, which spanned several areas in the valley, was executed following months of intelligence-gathering efforts. The raids were reportedly aimed at collecting critical evidence and dismantling local terror cells suspected of harboring and aiding militants. Sources close to…
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India Urges Saudi Arabia to Consider Mutual Interests After Riyadh-Pakistan Defence Pact

India Urges Saudi Arabia to Consider Mutual Interests After Riyadh-Pakistan Defence Pact

New Delhi, September 19 — India on Friday said it expects Saudi Arabia to keep “mutual interests and sensitivities” in mind while pursuing its bilateral strategic partnership with New Delhi. The statement came after Riyadh signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” with Pakistan, a move seen as deepening defence ties between the two nations.The pact, signed on Wednesday by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia has expanded significantly in…
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