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02 Jul

Instagram Profiles of Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar Become Visible in India Amid Diljit-Hania Row; YouTube Channels Also Accessible Again

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New Delhi (National Times): In a surprising turn of events amid ongoing tensions over cross-border cultural exchanges, the Instagram accounts of prominent Pakistani actresses Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar have reportedly become visible again to Indian users. This development comes weeks after a government-imposed digital blackout on Pakistani artists following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian nationals. Several Indian social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to report that they could access the Instagram profiles of Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar. The sudden reappearance of their accounts has sparked curiosity online, leading users to check…

02 Jul

No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths: ICMR and AIIMS’s Study

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHealth, India, TrendingCovid 19

New Delhi (National Times): The matter of sudden unexplained deaths has been investigated through several agencies in the country. These studies have conclusively established that there is no direct link between COVID 19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country. Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) affirm that COVID-19 vaccines in India are safe and effective, with extremely rare instances of serious side effects. Sudden cardiac deaths can result from a wide range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, pre-existing conditions, and post-COVID complications. The ICMR and NCDC…

01 Jul

India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Prisoners and Fishermen Amid Calls for Swift Repatriation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaconsular access, fishermen repatriation, India-Pakistan relations, prisoner exchange

New Delhi, July 1, 2025 – India and Pakistan today exchanged the latest lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody, continuing a long-standing practice under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. The exchange took place simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad.According to official figures, India has shared details of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody who are either Pakistani nationals or believed to be Pakistani. Conversely, Pakistan has provided information on 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen believed to be Indian.The Government of India reiterated its call…

01 Jul

Two Punjab natives held with Rs 1 lakh heroin in Navi Mumbai

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Thane, Jul 1,2025: Police have arrested two men hailing from Punjab after seizing heroin valued at Rs 1.05 lakh from them in Maharashtra s Navi Mumbai township an official said on Tuesday. Based on a tip-off the police laid a trap near an under-construction bridge in Panvel area of Navi Mumbai late Sunday night. The two persons were apprehended and 35 gm of heroin in ball and stone forms was seized from their possession Panvel City police station s senior inspector Nitin Thakre said. The accused have been identified as Satnam Singh Sukhdev Singh (31) and Sukhwinder Singh Muknar Singh…

01 Jul

Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh Booked for Alleged Assault on NHAI Official in Shimla

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnirudh Singh, assault case, Bhattakufar, FIR, Himachal Pradesh, NHAI

Shimla, July 1, 2025 — Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh has been booked for allegedly assaulting and verbally abusing a senior official of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) during an inspection in Shimla district.The FIR stems from a complaint lodged by Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) at NHAI, who claims that Singh physically assaulted and abused him during a site visit on June 30 in the Bhattakufar area. The inspection was linked to the recent collapse of a five-storey building in the vicinity, which has raised safety and infrastructure concerns.According to the complaint, the…

01 Jul

Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Cut by Rs 58.50 from July 1; No Change in Domestic Rates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingCylinder Price

New Delhi (National Times): In a welcome move for the commercial sector, oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 58.50 with effect from Tuesday, July 1. The revision offers relief to hotels, restaurants, and businesses that rely on commercial gas cylinders for daily operations. With the latest price cut, the retail price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 1,665, down from Rs 1,723.50. The revised rates vary across other major cities, with prices now at Rs 1,616 in Mumbai, Rs 1,769 in Kolkata, and Rs 1,823.50…

30 Jun

Railway Ministry Hikes Fares for Mail, Express and AC Trains Effective July 1

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAC train fares, Indian Railways, mail express trains, train fare hike

New Delhi, July 1 — Passengers travelling in mail, express, and AC trains will have to pay slightly more from July 1, as the Railway Ministry has officially announced a hike in fares across various classes.According to an official circular issued on Monday, fares for non-AC classes in mail and express trains will increase by 1 paisa per kilometre, while all AC classes will see a fare hike of 2 paise per kilometre.Ministry officials had signalled the proposed revision earlier on June 24, but the detailed fare table specifying rates for different trains and class categories was released only on…

30 Jun

Telangana Pharma Plant Blast Kills 12, Injures 34; PM Announces Ex-Gratia for Victims

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Hyderabad, June 30 — At least 12 people were killed and 34 others injured in an explosion at a pharmaceutical plant in Telangana’s Sangareddy district on Monday, state health minister Damodara Raja Narasimha confirmed.“As many as 12 people died and 34 are under treatment,” the minister told reporters after visiting the site.Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy, who also inspected the scene, said: “Eight people died in the morning. Now, four more bodies have been found.”The explosion occurred at a reactor in the Sigachi Industries Limited plant located in the Pashamylaram industrial estate. Authorities suspect a chemical reaction triggered the blast,…

30 Jun

Relentless Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc in Himachal Pradesh; 129 Roads Blocked, 39 Dead

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Shimla (National Times): Continuous monsoon rainfall has brought life to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh, with widespread disruptions, road blockages, and a rising death toll. As per official reports, 39 people have lost their lives, while 4 remain missing in various rain-related incidents across the state. The state has been grappling with landslides and flash floods triggered by incessant downpours. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) confirmed that 129 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic due to landslides and debris, severely impacting connectivity in multiple districts. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for…

30 Jun

Delhi Govt Includes Takht Damdama Sahib as 5th Sikh Takht in Delhi Gurdwara Act After 54 Years

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New Delhi (National Times): Delhi Government has included Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab as the 5th Sikh Takhat after 54 years since Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1971 came into existence.President of Dashmesh Sewa Society and former member of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Mr Inder Mohan Singh said that the Delhi Legislative Assembly passed this amendment bill on January 4, 2022 and thereafter sent to the Central Government on January 2022 for the consent of the President of India, despite that it was decided in principle in the year 2015 to implement this amendment.He said that…