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14 Sep

Vaishno Devi Yatra Delayed Again as Heavy Rainfall Continues in Jammu Region

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The resumption of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage, which was slated to begin today after nearly three weeks of suspension, has been delayed once again due to continuous heavy rainfall in the Jammu region. Officials confirmed that the yatra will remain suspended until further notice. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board had earlier announced plans to restart the pilgrimage on September 14, after halting it on August 26. The original suspension came just hours before a deadly landslide struck the route leading to the holy shrine, resulting in 34 fatalities and injuring 20 others. In a statement…

13 Sep

PM Modi Inaugurates Mizoram’s First Railway Line, Unlocks New Era of Connectivity

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Aizawl, September 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Mizoram’s first-ever railway line, the Bairabi–Sairang project, calling it a landmark step in integrating the state with the national railway grid. Built at a cost of ₹8,070 crore, the line connects Aizawl to the rest of India by rail for the first time, ensuring safer, faster, and more affordable transport for the northeastern state.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the project as an engineering feat, accomplished under some of the most demanding Himalayan conditions. The 51-kilometre route required 45 tunnels and 45 bridges, including one higher than Delhi’s Qutub Minar. “The…

13 Sep

Supreme Court to Deliver Interim Order on Waqf (Amendment) Act Petitions on Monday

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New Delhi, September 13: The Supreme Court will on Monday pronounce its interim order on a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which abolished the long-practiced concept of ‘waqf by user’.The law, notified on April 5, 2025, mandates that only self-owned property can be declared as waqf after verification of ownership and inheritance rights. It also allows state governments to nominate members from Shia and Sunni communities, as well as representatives from backward classes, to Waqf Boards, and introduces new rules regarding the Waqf Council.A Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice…

13 Sep

Pushkar Singh Dhami Tops Survey as Best-Performing CM in Disaster-Affected States

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Dehradun, September 13: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has emerged as the top-performing chief minister in disaster-hit states, according to a survey conducted by the Times Group.Navbharat Times recently carried out an online poll asking readers to name the “best performing Chief Minister among the disaster-affected states.” The options included Omar Abdullah, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Bhagwant Mann.The results showed overwhelming support for Dhami, who secured 78.5% of the votes. Jammu and Kashmir’s Omar Abdullah received 20.4%, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu got 0.6%, while Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann managed just 0.5%.Public recognition for Dhami…

13 Sep

Shankaracharya Backs Independent Candidates Promising Cow Protection in Bihar Polls

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Patna, September 13, 2025: Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Saturday declared his support for independent candidates in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, provided they commit to taking action against cow slaughter.Addressing the media, the Shankaracharya expressed disappointment over decades of unfulfilled promises by political parties. “In the Bihar elections, our vote will go to cow protection and the preservation of Sanatan Dharma. Even after 78–79 years and numerous assurances, no party has genuinely pledged to stop cow slaughter,” he said.He confirmed that candidates would be fielded for all 243 assembly seats across the state but withheld their names for now,…

13 Sep

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang Passes Away at 93

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National Times Bureau :- Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and veteran politician D.D. Lapang passed away at the age of 93 on Friday evening. Authorities confirmed that Lapang had been suffering from age-related ailments and breathed his last at a hospital. The state government will accord him full state honors, with the official funeral scheduled for Monday. Born on April 10, 1932, Lapang began his life humbly, helping his mother run a tea stall and working in various capacities including as a laborer, teacher, and government employee. He entered politics by winning the Nongpoh assembly seat as an independent candidate in…

13 Sep

India Enacts Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025: Key Reforms and Implications

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has officially implemented the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing several colonial-era laws, including the Foreigners Act of 1946 and the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920. This new legislation aims to modernize India's immigration framework, enhance national security, and streamline the entry, stay, and exit processes for foreign nationals.Enhanced Penalties for Immigration Offenses: Individuals found using forged or fraudulently obtained travel documents will face imprisonment ranging from two to seven years, along with fines between ₹1 lakh and ₹10 lakh.Hotels, educational institutions, hospitals, and nursing homes are required to report information about foreigners…

12 Sep

Opposition in Maharashtra Slams BJP, BCCI Over India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match

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Mumbai, September 12, 2025: Opposition parties in Maharashtra launched sharp attacks on the BJP and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday over the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash scheduled for September 14. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray questioned whether “blood and cricket can flow together,” while the Congress and NCP (SP) accused the ruling party of double standards.Thackeray alleged that the BCCI’s eagerness to play Pakistan was driven by money, TV revenue, and advertisement deals. He urged Indian broadcasters to boycott the game, recalling Pakistan’s repeated terror attacks inside India. “Had the real BJP been…

12 Sep

Uttarakhand CM Clears Over ₹140 Crore for Roads, Water Projects, and Kumbh Mela Preparations

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Dehradun, September 12 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a series of development projects worth more than ₹140 crore across multiple districts, covering infrastructure, drinking water, and preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela. In Nainital district’s Kaladhungi assembly constituency, Dhami sanctioned ₹3.81 crore under the State Plan for road widening between Government Primary School, Bhagwanpur, and Government Inter College, Lamachaur, linking to the main Kaladhungi road. In Bageshwar, ₹4.73 crore was approved for the Bodi Dhuraphat Pumping Scheme under the Bageshwar division. The allocation will fund pending works and the retrofitting of pumps and motors with energy-efficient…

12 Sep

PM Modi to Visit Manipur for First Time Since Ethnic Violence, Launch ₹8,500 Crore Projects

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New Delhi, September 12, 2025– Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday, making his first trip to the state in over two years since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. The visit will see him launch and inaugurate development projects worth nearly ₹8,500 crore, officials confirmed.At Peace Ground in Churachandpur, a Kuki-majority district, the Prime Minister will lay foundation stones for projects valued at ₹7,300 crore. In Imphal, the Meitei-majority capital, he will inaugurate completed works worth ₹1,200 crore.The long-awaited visit comes after sustained opposition criticism over Modi’s absence from the violence-hit state, where clashes between Meiteis…