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07 Mar

IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes Near Ambala, Pilot Ejects Safely

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaAmbala plane crash, IAF Jaguar crash, Indian Air Force

Ambala, March 7, 2025: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed near Ambala, Haryana, during a routine training sortie on Friday afternoon. The pilot managed to eject safely, and no casualties or damage to civilian property have been reported.The aircraft, which took off from the Ambala airbase, reportedly developed a technical snag mid-flight. It went down near the Morni Hills area in Panchkula district around 3:45 PM IST. Eyewitnesses saw the pilot eject moments before the aircraft crashed. Local authorities and IAF officials quickly reached the site to assess the situation. https://twitter.com/IAF_MCC/status/1897978332836180111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1897978332836180111%7Ctwgr%5Ef7659ab99e25c5636d03b7acbe8363c0dd73a4b4%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-33584503691778829698.ampproject.net%2F2502032353000%2Fframe.html The Indian Air Force has ordered…

07 Mar

Maharashtra Implements Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act for Seamless Registration

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabMaharashtra Government, Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act, Sikh marriage Registration

Mumbai, March 6 – The Maharashtra government has issued directives for the statewide implementation of the Sikh Anand Karaj Marriage Act, simplifying the registration process for Sikh marriages. This move ensures that Sikh couples no longer need to petition municipal bodies individually, making marriage registration more efficient. Historic Step for Sikh Community The decision follows a representation submitted on February 6, 2025, by the Maharashtra State Punjabi Sahitya Academy and the Sikh Coordination Committee to the Minority Development Department. Responding swiftly, the department issued official directives on February 25, 2025, to all Departmental Commissioners, ensuring the seamless registration of Sikh…

06 Mar

Kejriwal’s Security Cover Under Review Amid Political Row

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, BJP, security cover, Vipassana, Z-category

New Delhi, March 6, 2025 – The central government is reassessing the security cover of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Officials will evaluate the threat perception in the coming days to decide whether his Z-category security should remain or be downgraded. Kejriwal’s security, initially provided by Delhi Police, was upgraded by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) due to security threats. Political Controversy Over Security Cover The reassessment follows criticism from both the BJP and Congress over the extensive security provided to Kejriwal. The BJP accused him of using his 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat as an excuse for luxury.…

06 Mar

Pro-Khalistan Extremist Breaches Jaishankar’s Security in London, Tears Indian Flag

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian flag, Jaishankar, London security breach, pro-Khalistan, UK

London, March 6, 2025 – A pro-Khalistan extremist breached the security of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in London, rushing towards his convoy and tearing the Indian flag in front of police officers. The incident occurred as Jaishankar was leaving Chatham House after a scheduled discussion.A video circulating online shows the protester aggressively running toward Jaishankar’s car, taking advantage of the initial hesitation of security personnel. He managed to tear the Indian tricolor while others in his group shouted slogans from a distance. After a brief delay, the police detained the individual along with other extremists involved in the protest.The…

05 Mar

Trump Announces ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’; India Faces Key Trade Decision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-US trade, Modi, Reciprocal Tariffs, Trump

Washington, D.C., March 5, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of reciprocal tariffs starting April 2, warning that countries imposing high tariffs on U.S. goods will face equal tariffs in return. This gives India less than four weeks to adjust its customs and duties on U.S. imports or risk a similar tariff hike on Indian exports to America.In response, New Delhi has set up a high-level committee under the Ministry of Commerce to assess the impact of these tariffs. The committee includes officials from key ministries such as agriculture, food processing, heavy industry, and electronics &…

05 Mar

Donald Trump Targets India with Reciprocal Tariffs, Signals Hard Line on Trade

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has put India in the crosshairs of his trade war, unveiling reciprocal tariffs set to begin April 2 and dismissing hopes of a deal that might ease New Delhi’s burden. In a Tuesday address to Congress, Trump highlighted India’s steep tariffs—over 100 percent on autos—as evidence of an uneven playing field. “India’s taxing us at 100 percent, and it’s not right—never has been,” Trump asserted. “Come April 2, we’ll hit them back with the same rates. If they use other barriers to shut us out, we’ll mirror that too.” The announcement undercuts optimism sparked…

03 Mar

SC Allows Ranveer Allahbadia to Resume Podcast with Conditions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingRanveer Allahbadia

New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court on Monday permitted YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia to resume uploading his podcasts and shows on social media, subject to certain conditions. The court had previously imposed a temporary restriction on his content following backlash over controversial remarks he made on comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show. Court’s Decision and Allahbadia’s Petition Allahbadia had approached the Supreme Court, arguing that his podcast is his primary source of livelihood. Considering his plea, the court granted permission for him to continue his content, provided he adheres to content guidelines and avoids offensive remarks. The Controversy and Legal Investigation…

03 Mar

Sikh Businessmen Attacked in Rishikesh, SGPC Demands Urgent Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaRishikesh

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (National Times): In a disturbing case of mob violence, a Sikh-owned motorcycle showroom in Rishikesh was attacked over a minor parking dispute. The Rajeet Royal Enfield Agency, run by two Sikh brothers, was vandalized as an angry mob pelted stones and physically assaulted the owners. Shockingly, during the attack, one of the victims had his turban forcibly removed, an act seen as a grave insult to Sikh religious beliefs. Eyewitnesses report that the police remained passive observers, failing to intervene while the mob ransacked the shop and threatened the owners. This incident has sparked outrage within the Sikh…

01 Mar

Father of UP Woman Facing Death Sentence in UAE Seeks Delhi High Court’s Intervention

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi High Court, Indian Woman Death Sentence, Shahzadi Khan UAE Case

New Delhi, March 1, 2025: The father of Shahzadi Khan, a 33-year-old Indian woman facing execution in the UAE, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a directive to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ascertain her legal status and well-being.Shahzadi, a resident of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, is currently imprisoned in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba jail. She was sentenced to death in July 2023 for the alleged homicide of an infant under her care. Shahzadi Khan UAE Case, Indian Woman Death Sentence, Delhi High Court According to the petition, Shahzadi moved to Abu Dhabi in December 2021 for…

01 Mar

Amit Shah Orders Free Movement in Manipur from March 8, Calls for Strict Action Against Roadblocks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEthnic Violence, Free Movement in Manipur, Manipur Conflict, President’s Rule

New Delhi, March 1, 2025: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed security forces to ensure free movement of people on all roads in Manipur from March 8 and take strict action against those creating obstructions. The order was issued during a high-level security review meeting in Delhi, where Manipur’s law and order situation was discussed in detail.This directive marks a significant step in restoring normalcy, as travel between Imphal valley-based Meiteis and the hill-dwelling Kukis has remained restricted since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. While Kukis have been using Mizoram as their primary transit route, Meiteis have…