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22 Feb

ED Slaps ₹344 Crore Penalty on BBC’s Indian Subsidiary for Alleged FEMA Violations

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New Delhi (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has imposed a substantial penalty of ₹344 crore on the Indian subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The penalty follows a detailed investigation into the financial dealings of BBC World Service India Pvt. Ltd. Alleged FEMA Violations According to the ED, the BBC’s Indian arm was found guilty of improper fund routing and non-compliance with FEMA regulations. The probe indicated that the company failed to follow the required procedures for foreign exchange transactions, resulting in the hefty penalty. The ED’s action…

21 Feb

PM Modi: Indian Languages Enrich Each Other, No Animosity Among Them

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian languages, Language unity, Marathi, PM Modi

New Delhi, February 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that Indian languages have always influenced and enriched one another, dismissing any notion of animosity between them. He urged people to stay away from misconceptions that create linguistic divisions, reinforcing that all Indian languages are mainstream.Speaking at the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan at Vigyan Bhavan, Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to promoting education in regional languages, including Marathi. He underscored efforts to change the bias against non-English speakers, ensuring that students can pursue higher education, including engineering and medicine, in their mother tongues. Marathi's Rich Legacy in…

21 Feb

ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਿਆਨਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ, ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ, 7 ਦੀ ਮੌਤ

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ਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਟਾਈਮਜ਼ ਬਿਊਰੋ :- ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਸੜਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਇੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਹੋ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ 7 ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਹੋ ਗਈ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਬੱਸ ਵਿੱਚ 40 ਯਾਤਰੀ ਸਵਾਰ ਸਨ। ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਸੜਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਇੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਹੋ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ 7 ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਹੋ ਗਈ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਬੱਸ ਵਿੱਚ 40 ਯਾਤਰੀ ਸਵਾਰ ਸਨ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਕੱਛ ਦੇ ਕੇਰਾ ਮੁੰਦਰਾ ਰੋਡ 'ਤੇ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਹਾਦਸੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ, ਬੱਸ…

20 Feb

Rekha Gupta Assumes Office, Promises to Deliver on BJP’s Commitments

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New Delhi, February 20, 2025 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday reaffirmed her commitment to fulfilling the BJP’s promises to the people of the national capital. She announced plans to visit the Yamuna Ghat for an aarti later in the day and confirmed that her first cabinet meeting would take place in the evening.“We have a cabinet meeting today. We will continuously work towards the mission of Viksit Delhi and fulfill all the promises we made. Later, we will go to Yamuna Ghat for aarti. The cabinet meeting will be held at 7 pm,” Gupta said. A Historic…

20 Feb

Centre Warns OTT Platforms to Follow Ethics Code Amid Controversy Over ‘India’s Got Latent’

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New Delhi (National Times): The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued a stern advisory to OTT platforms and social media channels, urging them to adhere to the Code of Ethics outlined in the IT Rules (2021). The directive emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and age-based content classification, particularly for material rated 'A' (Adult), to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content. The warning comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the YouTube comedy show India’s Got Latent, where podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia allegedly made obscene remarks. The episode was available on YouTube until the government ordered its removal following complaints about…

20 Feb

Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi CM, BJP Forms Government After Three Decades

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New Delhi, February 20, 2025 – Rekha Gupta took oath as Delhi’s chief minister on Thursday, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) return to power in the national capital after nearly 30 years. The grand swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan saw an impressive turnout of top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A Historic Political Shift Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Gupta, a first-time legislator from Shalimar Bagh. She became the fourth woman to hold the chief minister’s post in Delhi, following Atishi…

20 Feb

Ganga water at Sangam unsafe for bathing due to high BOD levels: Govt data

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New Delhi (National Times): The Ganga water at Triveni Sangam, where lakhs of people are taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, is currently unsafe for bathing as it exceeds the prescribed limit for biological oxygen demand (BOD), a key parameter to determine water quality, according to government data.BOD refers to the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to break down organic material in a water body. A higher BOD level indicates more organic content in the water. River water is considered fit for bathing if the BOD level is less than 3 milligrams per…

19 Feb

Parliamentary Panel Seeks Review of IT Laws After Supreme Court’s Stand on Online Vulgarity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIT laws, MeitY, Ranveer Allahbadia, Supreme Court of India

New Delhi, February 19, 2025: A parliamentary panel has urged the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to assess the effectiveness of existing laws in tackling online vulgarity following the Supreme Court’s strong remarks in the Ranveer Allahbadia case.The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has written to MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, seeking a detailed note on whether current legal provisions, including the IT Act, 2000, require amendments to bring digital platforms under stricter scrutiny.The panel expressed concerns over the misuse of digital and social media, emphasizing the need to protect societal…

19 Feb

Government to Hold Meeting with Farmer Unions on February 22

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaFarmer protests, Government meeting, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Punjab farmers, Samyukt Kisan Morcha

New Delhi, February 19, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has invited leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha for a meeting on February 22, 2025, at 6 PM in Chandigarh. The meeting will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPA), Sector 26.The invitation, issued by Joint Secretary Purna Chandra Kishan, follows a previous meeting held in Chandigarh on February 14, 2025. The agenda will focus on farmers’ demands and will include representatives from both the Indian government and the Punjab government.Leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal (Samyukt Kisan…

19 Feb

Delhi CM-elect Rekha Gupta, BJP leaders to meet LG Saxena to form government

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New Delhi (National Times): Delhi's Chief Minister-elect, Rekha Gupta, along with senior BJP leaders, is set to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 8:50 PM today to formally claim the mandate to form the next government in the national capital. Rekha Gupta, representing Shalimar Bagh, was appointed the Leader of the House during a BJP legislature party meeting. After a gap of 26 years, the BJP has secured power in Delhi once again, and Gupta will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister at Ramlila Ground this Thursday. Who is Rekha Gupta?Rekha Gupta is a prominent BJP leader who…