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12 Jun

Congress Alleges Three Major Diplomatic Setbacks for India from the US

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGeneral Aasim Munir, India US diplomacy, Jairam Ramesh, Pakistan US relations

New Delhi, June 12, 2025: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the Indian government of failing diplomatically following what he described as three "huge setbacks" at the hands of the United States. Addressing the media on Thursday, Ramesh urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting, stressing the need for a united national response.Ramesh, the Congress Party’s General Secretary in charge of Communications, cited three developments that he believes challenge the credibility of India’s foreign policy. The first, he said, came from US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief General Michael Kurilla, who referred to Pakistan as a “phenomenal partner” in…

12 Jun

Breaking: Air India Plane Crashes Shortly After Takeoff from Ahmedabad with 242 Onboard

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAhmedabad, Air India, Gujarat

Ahmedabad (National Times): A tragic air disaster struck today when Air India Flight carrying 242 passengers crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport en route to London. The Gujarat State Police Control Room confirmed the incident. According to information, Air India B787 Aircraft VT-ANB, while operating flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick) has crashed immediately after takeoff from Ahmedabad. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, consisting of 2 pilots and 10 cabin crew. The aircraft was under the command of Capt Sumeet Sabharwal with First Officer Clive Kundar, said Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). DGCA also stated that…

11 Jun

Railways Tighten Tatkal Ticketing with Aadhaar and OTP Verification; 2.5 Crore Fake IDs Blocked

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIRCTC Aadhaar verification, OTP authentication, Tatkal booking 2025

National Times Bureau, June 11, 2025: In a significant move to curb misuse and improve fairness in Tatkal train bookings, Indian Railways has introduced a set of new measures aimed at curbing illegal ticketing practices and making the system more accessible to genuine passengers.A railway statement confirmed that over the past six months, authorities have blocked 2.5 crore suspicious IRCTC user IDs, which were allegedly using unauthorized software or bots to book Tatkal tickets. To address this, Aadhaar authentication has now been made mandatory for booking Tatkal e-tickets through the IRCTC portal. For passengers booking tickets at reservation counters, providing…

11 Jun

OP Sindoor Undermines Traditional Warfare Concepts, Says Military Chief

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiamodern warfare doctrine, Operation Sindoor, precision strike

New Delhi, June 11, 2025: India’s recent Operation Sindoor has demonstrated that traditional concepts of linear warfare such as defined fronts, rear areas and combat depths no longer apply in modern conflict, according to the country's military leadership. The operation relied on deep-strike precision weaponry and integrated command structures, reflecting a profound shift in military doctrine. In comments carried by The Tribune, India’s military chief highlighted how long-range weapons capable of striking hundreds of kilometres into enemy territory were deployed without crossing national borders. This rendered conventional battle zones moot, while emphasizing agility, accuracy and technologically driven tactics. The operation…

11 Jun

“We’ve Severed All Ties”: Sonam Raghuvanshi’s Brother Says She Should Be Hanged If Guilty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRaj Kushwaha, Raja Raghuvanshi, Sonam Raghuvanshi

Indore (National Times): In a dramatic and emotional address to the media at the residence of the late Raja Raghuvanshi, the brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi, Govind Raghuvanshi, made a stunning statement, expressing firm belief in his sister’s involvement in Raja’s alleged murder. Standing alongside members of the Raghuvanshi family, Govind said, “According to the evidence found so far, I am 100% sure that Sonam has committed this murder. All the accused in this case are connected to Raj Kushwaha. If Sonam is guilty, she should be hanged.” The murder of Raja Raghuvanshi has gripped Indore in recent days, with shocking…

11 Jun

India to Standardize AC Temperatures Between 20°C and 28°C in Energy-Saving Drive

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAC temperature regulation, electricity savings, energy efficiency

New Delhi, June 11, 2025 — The Indian government is preparing to implement a new regulation that will fix the operating temperature range of all air conditioners between 20°C and 28°C. Union Power and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced this first of its kind policy on Tuesday, explaining that under the new rule, air conditioners in homes, offices, and vehicles will no longer be permitted to cool below 20°C or heat above 28°C .According to officials, the move aims to tackle soaring electricity demand, curb peak consumption and strengthen energy security. The minister highlighted that every degree decrease…

11 Jun

Launch of Axiom-4 Mission Delayed Following LOX Leak in Falcon 9 Booster

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TechnologyAxiom‑4 mission, Falcon 9 LOx leak, Shubhanshu Shukla, SpaceX delay

Cape Canaveral (Florida), June 11, 2025 — SpaceX announced today that it has indefinitely delayed the launch of the Axiom‑4 mission after detecting a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak in the Falcon 9 rocket during post-static fire testing. The mission, which was rescheduled to launch on June 11, carries Indian Air Force pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla—who would become the first Indian aboard the International Space Station in 41 years—along with a crew from the United States, Poland, and Hungary .According to SpaceX, engineers identified the leak in the booster’s propulsion bay and have “stood down from the scheduled launch to allow additional time for repairs.” The company…

10 Jun

India Demonstrates Unified Commitment on Terrorism After Operation Sindoor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaglobal diplomacy, Operation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack, parliamentary delegations

New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened over 50 Members of Parliament from seven multi-party delegations today at his official residence, marking the culmination of an extensive diplomatic campaign to globalize India's position against terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor.These parliamentary delegations, representing parties including the BJP, Congress, DMK, NCP(SP), and Shiv Sena, journeyed to more than 30 countries spanning continents to brief governments, lawmakers, think tanks, and the international media. Led by prominent figures such as Shashi Tharoor, Anand Sharma, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Supriya Sule, and Brijesh Chowta, their mission underscored India’s zero-tolerance…

10 Jun

Eight Jaipur Men Drown in Banas River During Picnic, Tragedy Prompts Safety Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBanas River drowning, Jaipur picnic accident, Rajasthan water safety, Tonk tragedy

Tonk, Rajasthan, June 10, 2025 — A day of leisure turned into heartbreak when eight young men from Jaipur drowned in the Banas River during a picnic in Rajasthan’s Tonk district on Tuesday. The group, which had ventured into the river for a bath, was caught off-guard by a deep section of water, according to local authorities. While three men were rescued and are now in stable condition, the remaining eight were declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.Tonk Superintendent of Police Vikas Sangwan confirmed that the group, all aged between 25 and 30, had come from Jaipur for…

10 Jun

India Tops World Population at 1.46 Billion Amid Falling Fertility: UNFPA Report Warns of Shifting Demographic Priorities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiafertility rate 1.9, India population 2025, UNFPA report

New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — India has officially become the world’s most populous country with a population of 1.4639 billion, surpassing all other nations, according to the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) latest State of World Population Report 2025. The milestone, however, comes with a striking demographic caveat: India’s total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, significantly below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman.While this demographic feat places India at the forefront of global population charts, the report signals a shift in the country’s growth trajectory. Projections suggest that India's population may rise modestly to about…