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15 Sep

Cabinet Expansion Speculation Grows in Uttarakhand as CM Dhami Meets Party Legislators

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUttarakhand

Dehradun: Political activity in Uttarakhand has picked up pace amid growing speculation over an imminent cabinet expansion. The buzz intensified after Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami returned from Delhi and held a flurry of meetings with several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators and one independent MLA on Sunday. The meetings, held at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Dehradun, have fueled anticipation that a reshuffle or expansion of the state cabinet could take place soon — possibly during the upcoming Navratri festival. With just under two years left before the 2027 Assembly elections, political observers see the potential cabinet rejig…

15 Sep

Centre Declines Permission for Nankana Sahib Yatra, SGPC Urges Reconsideration

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingNankana Sahib

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The central government has denied clearance for the proposed pilgrimage to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary, citing security-related concerns. The decision has drawn sharp criticism from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which has called on the Centre to respect the religious sentiments of the Sikh community. The Ministry of Home Affairs conveyed its decision in a formal communication to the SGPC, stating that the current situation along the India–Pakistan border remains tense and does not support the safe movement of pilgrims. It added that allowing such cross-border…

15 Sep

Supreme Court Partially Stays Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingSupreme Court

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India on Monday stayed the implementation of certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, citing concerns over constitutional propriety and the separation of powers. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih issued interim directions while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the validity of specific amendments introduced in the 2025 legislation. Five-Year Religious Practice Clause Put on Hold The Court stayed the operation of the clause under Section 3(1)(r), which required an individual to have practiced Islam for at least…

14 Sep

Cabinet Expansion Buzz Grows as MLAs Make Beeline for CM Dhami’s Residence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, cabinet expansion, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Shraddh Paksha, Uttarakhand politics

Dehradun, September 14, 2025: Political circles in Uttarakhand grew restless on Sunday as a string of legislators visited Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami’s official residence, just a day after his return from Delhi. The flurry of meetings quickly set off speculation of a possible cabinet reshuffle.By mid-morning, several MLAs, including Independent Sanjay Dobhal and ruling party members Sahdev Pundir, Khazan Dass, Suresh Chauhan, Bharat Chaudhary, Anil Nautiyal, and Pritam Panwar, held individual consultations with Dhami.Though officially described as “courtesy calls” and discussions on constituency development, the underlying political intent was hard to miss. MLA Pritam Panwar, while speaking to TNIE,…

14 Sep

PM Modi Launches World’s First Bamboo Ethanol Plant in Assam

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAssam bamboo ethanol plant, green energy, Numaligarh Refinery, PM Narendra Modi

Numaligarh, Assam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled the world’s first bamboo-based second-generation ethanol facility at Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL), describing it as a major stride in India’s shift to clean energy. Built at a cost of ₹5,000 crore, the unit is designed to turn bamboo into biofuel and other eco-friendly industrial products.The integrated zero-waste plant will not only generate ethanol but also produce green furfural, green acetic acid, bio-coal, food-grade carbon dioxide, and 25 MW of renewable power. Energy specialists hailed the project as a pioneering development in sustainable fuel technology.Emphasizing its local benefits, Modi said the initiative…

14 Sep

ED Issues Summons to Urvashi Rautela, Mimi Chakraborty in 1xBet Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India1xBet money laundering case, Mimi Chakraborty betting probe, Urvashi Rautela ED summons

New Delhi, September, 14, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has called Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela and former parliamentarian Mimi Chakraborty for questioning in connection with its probe into the illegal betting platform 1xBet. Both are required to appear at the agency’s Delhi office on September 16.According to officials, the case involves allegations of money laundering linked to online betting operations that used surrogate advertising and digital payment channels to collect funds from users across India.The ED has already questioned several high-profile figures in the matter. Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was examined last week, while former Indian batsman Suresh Raina was questioned…

14 Sep

Strong 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam and Northeast, No Damage Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia5.8 magnitude quake northeast, Assam earthquake 2025, Udalguri epicentre earthquake

Udalguri (Assam): A powerful earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck the northeast on Sunday evening, triggering panic across several states.The quake, recorded at 4.41 pm, had its epicentre in Udalguri district of Assam and a depth of 5 km, officials confirmed.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on X that there were no reports of major damage or casualties so far. “The epicentre was near Udalguri. We are actively monitoring the situation,” he wrote.Tremors were strongly felt in Udalguri, Sonitpur, Tamulpur, Nalbari and Guwahati, where panic-stricken residents rushed out of their homes. People in parts of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, including…

14 Sep

Mohali Hospital Birth Dispute Sparks Controversy, DNA Test Ordered to Establish Parentage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBirth, Controversy, DNA Test, Hospital, Mohali

National Times Bureau :- A major controversy has erupted in Mohali after a dispute arose regarding the identity of a newborn delivered at a local hospital. The case has not only shocked the family involved but has also raised serious concerns about hospital management and the protocols followed during childbirth. According to reports, the family alleged that there was confusion over the parentage of the child soon after delivery. Suspecting foul play or negligence, they demanded a thorough investigation into the matter. The hospital authorities, while denying any wrongdoing, agreed that a DNA test would be the most appropriate method…

14 Sep

India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash Sparks Protests; Prayers Held for Team India’s Victory

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, SportsAsia Cup 2025, Asia cup2025, India, Pakistan, Prayer

National Times Bureau :- The high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place this evening, but the match has sparked protests in several parts of the country. The opposition to the game comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left tensions running high between the two nations. Protesters argue that Pakistan has cost Indian lives, and therefore the BCCI should not engage in cricketing ties with the neighboring country. Amidst this backdrop, a special havan was organized in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, by the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). The ceremony drew…

14 Sep

Families of Pahalgam Terror Victims Decry India-Pakistan Cricket Match, Say ‘Operation Sindoor Feels Like a Waste’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingAsia Cup 2025, India-Pakistan

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): As India gears up to face Pakistan in a high-stakes cricket clash, emotions are running high among the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, many of whom have strongly condemned the decision to hold the match. The outrage stems from the deadly assault on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, where 26 Indian tourists lost their lives in an attack attributed to Pakistan-backed militants. While the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor in response to neutralize the attackers and their networks, several victim families now feel betrayed. “If You Want to Play, Bring…