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07 Jul

High-level review held to fast-track infrastructure projects worth Rs 36,296 crore in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingGujarat, India, Rajasthan

New Delhi (National Times): A high-level meeting was convened on 03.07.2025 to review key issues impacting major infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with a focus on resolving bottlenecks through the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) mechanism. A total of 22 issues related to 18 critical projects—collectively valued at over ₹36,296 crore—were taken up for discussion. Among the major initiatives discussed was the Transmission System Strengthening Scheme for evacuation of power from solar energy zones in Rajasthan and Gujarat, with a projected investment of ₹14,147 crore. The scheme aims to facilitate seamless integration of renewable energy into the national grid by…

07 Jul

BRICS Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack, Call for Zero Tolerance and Reject Double Standards on Terrorism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBRICS declaration, BRICS Summit 2025, counter-terrorism, Pahalgam terror attack, terrorism financing

Rio de Janeiro, July 7: At the 17th BRICS Summit leaders of the member nations unequivocally condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that left 26 people dead and many more injured. In a strongly worded joint declaration, the bloc expressed its "strongest terms" of condemnation, calling for a united, uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms.Labeling terrorism as both “criminal and unjustifiable,” the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to dismantling terrorist networks, including addressing cross-border movement, financial support, and safe havens. The declaration emphasized that terrorism must not be associated with any religion, nationality, ethnicity,…

06 Jul

SC Asks Centre to Reclaim CJI’s Bungalow, Chandrachud Faces Flak for Overstaying

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCJI residence, DY Chandrachud, Krishna Menon Marg, Supreme Court

New Delhi, July 6 — In an unprecedented development, the Supreme Court administration has formally asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to reclaim the official residence of former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, citing his continued occupancy well beyond the permissible period after demitting office in November last year.Sources confirmed that the top court’s administration wrote to the ministry on July 1, requesting urgent repossession of Bungalow No. 5 on Krishna Menon Marg, traditionally allotted to the sitting CJI. The permitted retention period expired on May 31, 2025, and the six-month grace period provided under housing…

06 Jul

Hindustan Shipyard Limited Signs MoU with Pentagon Rugged Systems to Collaborate on Anti-Drone Technology and Long-Range NLOS Communication for Naval Platforms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnti-drone Technology, Hindustan Shipyard Limited, MoU, Pentagon

Visakhapatnam, July 5, 2025: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a premier shipbuilding and defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence, has taken a decisive step towards future warfare readiness by signing a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Pentagon Rugged Systems India Limited on 05 Jul 2025 to jointly integrate cutting-edge Anti-Drone Systems on Naval ships with cutting-edge solutions in maritime security and communication. The MoU was signed with a focus on two key areas: the integration of advanced Anti-Drone Systems on Indian Naval ships and the development and deployment of Long-Range Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) Communication Systems to enhance naval operational capabilities.The partnership aims…

06 Jul

Cloudburst Havoc in Himachal: 5 Bridges Washed Away; 75 Dead Since June 20; Tragedy Strikes Jharkhand Coal Mine, 4 Killed

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Jharkhand

Chamba/Mandi/Ranchi (National Times): Monsoon fury continues to batter parts of India, with Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar witnessing devastating weather-related incidents over the weekend. Himachal Pradesh: Cloudbursts Wreak Havoc, 5 Bridges Swept Away In Himachal Pradesh, cloudbursts in the Chamba and Mandi districts triggered large-scale destruction early Saturday. Five bridges, including a motor bridge and three pedestrian footbridges in Mandi's Chauhar Valley, and another bridge over the Kanghela drain in Chamba, were swept away by gushing waters. Since the monsoon hit the hill state on June 20, 75 people have died, and 288 have been injured in incidents…

06 Jul

Public Outcry Forces Delhi Government to Put Brakes on Scrapping Old Vehicles

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New Delhi (National Times): In a major U-turn driven by widespread public backlash, the Delhi government has paused its controversial order to restrict fuel supply to "end-of-life" vehicles—petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10. Announcing the rollback, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa admitted that the implementation of the policy faced "technological hurdles and complex enforcement challenges." He said the government is now considering a targeted crackdown on visibly polluting and poorly maintained vehicles, rather than penalizing those who maintain their older cars and bikes in good condition. What Triggered the Controversy?The decision comes just a…

05 Jul

Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray Reunite After Two Decades, Critique Hindi Language Push in Maharashtra

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDevendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra politics, Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, July 5 — In a significant moment for Maharashtra politics, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray shared the stage and a warm embrace at a joint rally in Mumbai, marking their first public appearance together in 20 years.Speaking at the Worli Dome rally, Raj Thackeray took a veiled swipe at Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, crediting him with achieving what even the late Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray could not: reuniting the estranged Thackeray cousins.“I had said in one of my interviews that my Maharashtra is bigger than any politics and fight.…

05 Jul

India-Pakistan Trade Endures Through Third-Party Channels Despite Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsConflicts, India-Pakistan, Trade

Islamabad, July 5 – Despite heightened tensions and a brief military standoff in May, trade between India and Pakistan quietly continued largely through third countries underscoring the resilience of economic links even amidst political hostility.According to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data cited by Dawn, imports from India reached a three-year high of USD 211.5 million during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025, outpacing USD 207 million in FY24 and USD 190 million in FY23.In May alone during which a four-day cross-border conflict unfolded Pakistan imported goods worth USD 15 million from India, only a slight dip from…

05 Jul

India Becomes World’s 4th Most Equal Society, Says World Bank

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiafinancial inclusion, Gini Index, income equality, India, poverty reduction, World Bank

New Delhi, July 5 — India has emerged as the fourth most equal society in the world, achieving a Gini Index of 25.5, according to the latest data released by the World Bank. The nation now ranks just behind the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Belarus in income equality, outpacing major economies including China, the United States, and all G7 and G20 nations.“It reflects how India’s economic progress is being shared more evenly across its population,” stated a release from the Ministry of Social Welfare. “Behind this success is a consistent policy focus on reducing poverty, expanding financial access, and delivering…

05 Jul

Nehal Modi Arrested in US, Extradition to India Underway in Rs 13,000 Crore PNB Scam Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingNehal Modi

New Delhi/Washington (National Times): In a major development in the ongoing probe into the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, Nehal Modi, brother of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, has been arrested in the United States following an extradition request by Indian authorities. The arrest, confirmed by officials from India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), was carried out after U.S. law enforcement authorities accepted India’s formal request seeking his custody in connection with money laundering and conspiracy charges. Nehal Modi has long been accused of playing a key role in helping Nirav Modi escape India…