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12 Sep

National Times Media Group Pledges Support to Promote Sena Jal in India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, National Times, Sena Jal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Times Media Group has come forward to promote Sena Jal, the bottled water initiative of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), across the Indian market. Launched under the leadership of Madhulika Rawat, wife of the late General Bipin Rawat, Sena Jal offers affordable drinking water Rs 6 for 500 ml and Rs 10 for one liter while directing profits to the Army Welfare Fund. These funds are used to support the education and well-being of martyrs’ families and their children. Recognizing its noble cause and the need for wider awareness, National Times Media Group will…

12 Sep

Sikkim Landslide Leaves Four Dead, Three Missing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDeath news, Landslide, Sikkim

National Times Bureau :- A massive landslide struck Sikkim’s Gyalshing district late at night, leaving four people dead and three others missing. Authorities confirmed that the incident triggered panic in the region, prompting immediate rescue operations. Police and SSB personnel, along with local residents, rushed to the spot and managed to rescue two women. Both were admitted to a hospital, where one succumbed to her injuries, while the other remains in critical condition. A disturbing video of the disaster has surfaced, showing how locals and security forces struggled to save people trapped in the gushing waters. Rescue teams continue to…

12 Sep

Kangana Ranaut Withdraws Plea in Supreme Court Over Defamation Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP MP, defamation case, Kangana Ranaut, Supreme Court

New Delhi, Sept 12 — Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has withdrawn her petition from the Supreme Court that sought to quash a criminal defamation complaint filed against her over a retweet linked to the farmers’ protest.The decision came after a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta indicated that Ranaut could pursue other remedies before the trial court. Following this observation, her counsel chose to withdraw the plea.Ranaut had approached the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed her request to set aside the complaint. The High Court had held that…

12 Sep

C.P. Radhakrishnan Assumes Office as India’s New Vice President

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCP Radhakrishnan

New Delhi: C.P. Radhakrishnan was officially sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India during a formal oath-taking ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning. The ceremony, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, marked the beginning of Radhakrishnan’s tenure as the country’s second-highest constitutional authority. Clad in a traditional red kurta, the 67-year-old leader took his oath in English, invoking God as he pledged to uphold the Constitution and duties of the Vice President’s office. Victory in Vice Presidential Polls Radhakrishnan’s swearing-in follows his decisive win in the vice-presidential elections held earlier this week, where he defeated the…

11 Sep

Senior Maoist Leader Among 10 Naxalites Killed in Chhattisgarh Encounter

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChhattisgarh encounter, CPI Maoist, Gariaband operation, Modem Balakrishna killed

Raipur, September 11 – At least ten Naxalites, including senior leader Modem Balakrishna, were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Gariaband district on Thursday, officials confirmed.The gun battle began in the forests under Mainpur police station limits when a joint team of security personnel launched an anti-Naxalite operation. Raipur Range Inspector General of Police Amresh Mishra said the operation involved the Special Task Force (STF), E-30 unit of the district police, the CRPF’s elite CoBRA battalion, and other state police units.“Ten Naxalites, including senior cadres, have been killed so far. Intermittent firing is still underway, and…

11 Sep

India Explores Isobutanol Blend in Diesel After Ethanol Trials Fall Short: Gadkari

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaE20 fuel, ethanol blending, isobutanol diesel trials, Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, September 11, 2025 – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the government is now testing isobutanol as an alternative for blending with diesel after earlier experiments with ethanol failed.Speaking at the India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference on Thursday, Gadkari explained that attempts to mix 10 percent ethanol with diesel were unsuccessful, prompting a shift toward isobutanol, a derivative of ethanol. Meanwhile, the rollout of E20 petrol, which blends 20 percent ethanol with petrol, is progressing steadily across the country.The E20 mandate, first introduced at select fuel stations in April 2023, has expanded nationwide, and…

11 Sep

PM Modi Visits Uttarakhand, Announces Rs 1,200 Crore Relief Package for Flood and Landslide Victims

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaex-gratia, PM Awas Yojana, PM Modi, relief package, Uttarakhand floods

Dehradun, September 11, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Dehradun on Thursday to assess the damage caused by recent floods and landslides in Uttarakhand. He announced an immediate financial aid package of Rs 1,200 crore to support affected communities.The Prime Minister expressed his condolences to families who lost loved ones, announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured. Children orphaned in the disasters will receive full support under the PM CARES for Children scheme.During his visit, PM Modi met with affected residents and lauded the efforts of NDRF, SDRF, and…

11 Sep

SC Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea to Halt India-Pakistan Cricket Clash Amid Security Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingAsia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to urgently hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the suspension of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 match, scheduled for September 14 as part of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament. The petition, filed in the wake of recent terror incidents, argued that holding the match goes against national interest and public sentiment. The request for early listing was mentioned before a bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Vijay Bishnoi, but the judges dismissed the urgency of the matter. “It’s just a match. Let it go on,” said Justice…

10 Sep

Trump Urges EU to Target India, China With Tariffs Amid Push to Pressure Russia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump tariffs, EU sanctions Russia, India-China trade, US-India relations

Washington, September 10, 2025: US President Donald Trump has asked the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India and China in a joint move to raise the economic cost for Russia over its war in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.The demand reportedly came during a call Trump made to senior US and EU officials meeting in Washington to explore tougher sanctions on Moscow. According to officials cited by the report, Washington is ready to “mirror” any tariffs the EU places on India and China.The move comes at a delicate moment in India-US ties.…

10 Sep

Vice President to Receive Enhanced Security, CRPF Commandos to Provide ‘Z+’ Cover

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingCP Radhakrishnan, Vice President

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to take over the personal security of the Vice President of India, who will now be safeguarded under the ‘Z+’ security category. The arrangement follows fresh inputs from the Intelligence Bureau and subsequent directions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). As per officials aware of the matter, while Delhi Police will continue to manage the outer perimeter and regulate entry points, the CRPF’s elite protection unit will be tasked with providing close-quarter security. The handover could take place as soon as Wednesday, sources indicated. ‘Z+’ protection…