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25 Jun

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Faints During Emotional Reunion at Kumaon University

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaJagdeep Dhankhar faints, Kumaon University Golden Jubilee, Vice President

Nainital, June 25, 2025 — Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar fainted on stage during a public event at Kumaon University’s Golden Jubilee celebration, causing brief panic before he was revived and safely escorted away.Dhankhar had just delivered a nearly 45-minute speech as the chief guest at the ceremony when he descended from the dais and warmly hugged Dr Mahendra Singh Pal, a former parliamentary colleague from 1989. The emotional moment became tense when Dhankhar suddenly collapsed into Pal’s arms.Medical teams rushed in immediately and managed to revive him within minutes. He was promptly taken to Raj Bhavan in Nainital under the…

25 Jun

DSGMC Executive Board Re-elected Unopposed: A Testament to Unity and Seva

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabDSGMC, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant and symbolic development, the Executive Board of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has been re-elected unopposed, a rare and commendable instance that reflects deep-rooted unity, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to serve the Panth. The peaceful and uncontested re-election of the board stands as a testament to the collective will of the Sikh leadership in Delhi, placing service (Seva), harmony, and Panthic priorities above political rivalry or factionalism. Newly Elected DSGMC Office Bearers: Harmeet Singh Kalka – President Harvinder Singh K.P. – Vice President Atma Singh Lubana – Junior Vice…

24 Jun

Advance PF Withdrawal of up to ₹5 Lakh Now Allowed via Auto-Settlement Mode

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEPF digital claims, EPFO auto settlement, PF withdrawal ₹5 lakh

New Delhi, June 24, 2025 — In a major relief to Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) subscribers, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has permitted advance withdrawals of up to ₹5 lakh from PF accounts through an automatic settlement system. The auto-mode settlement aims to speed up processing for account holders in urgent need of funds, especially in cases like illness, education, or house construction, where advance withdrawals are permitted under existing rules. As per the latest update, the auto-settlement feature will allow advance claims up to ₹5 lakh to be processed digitally without requiring manual intervention. This means eligible claimants…

24 Jun

Google Rolls Out AI-Powered Search in India via Labs for Smarter, Multimodal Queries

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGemini 2.5, Google AI Search India, Multimodal Search, Search Labs

New Delhi, June 24, 2025 — Google has launched a powerful AI mode in India through its experimental platform Search Labs, offering users the ability to explore more complex questions, use multimodal inputs, and receive deeper, context-rich responses.The new feature, powered by a custom version of Gemini 2.5, is currently available in English. It allows users to go beyond simple queries by submitting longer and more nuanced questions, with responses enriched by follow-up suggestions and helpful web links.“Using a custom version of Gemini 2.5 lets you ask longer, more complex or nuanced questions that would have previously required multiple searches,”…

24 Jun

India Extends Airspace Ban on Pakistan Airlines Till July 24

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): In a continuing escalation of tensions between the two countries, India on Monday extended its airspace ban for Pakistan-operated aircraft until July 24, 2025. The decision comes nearly two months after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, prompting a series of retaliatory measures from New Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a fresh Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) today, extending the airspace restrictions that have been in place since April 30. As per the NOTAM, the ban applies to all Pakistan-registered aircraft and any planes operated, owned, or leased by…

23 Jun

IGNOU Begins Admission for July 2025 Session; DEB ID Mandatory for Enrollment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaABC ID, DEB ID, IGNOU Admission 2025, Open and Distance Learning, UGC-DEB

Chandigarh, June 23 – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially started the admission process for the July 2025 session, with a key update: a DEB ID is now mandatory for students enrolling in any Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or Online (OL) programs, as per new UGC-DEB guidelines.According to a university spokesperson, IGNOU continues its mission to deliver quality higher education to students in remote and rural areas, ensuring equal opportunities for educational advancement.The University Grants Commission–Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) has mandated that all domestic learners (excluding international students) must generate a DEB ID using their ABC ID…

23 Jun

DGCA Begins Intensive Audit of Air India’s Gurugram Headquarters Amid Safety Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India Gurugram HQ, aviation safety, DGCA audit Air India

Gurugram, June 23, 2025 – In a move signaling heightened regulatory scrutiny, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a comprehensive audit of Air India’s main base in Gurugram. The intensified inspection began on June 24 and will continue through June 26, with a special eight-member team assigned—significantly larger than the usual three-member crew.Although the audit had been scheduled before the tragic crash of AI171 in Ahmedabad on June 12, the incident has added urgency to the review process. Officials said the DGCA will examine all critical operational aspects including flight planning, rostering practices, airworthiness checks, crew scheduling,…

23 Jun

Arvind Kejriwal made it clear that he is not going for Rajya Sabha

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAAP, Arvind kejrival, Gujarat Elections

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): AAP clinches victory in Visavadar (Gujarat) and Ludhiana West (Punjab) by-elections, party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal says, "In February elections, we won Visavadar seat but our MLA left the party and joined the BJP... But today, we have won both the seats (including Ludhiana West) with a double margin. We won Ludhiana West as well, and it shows that people are happy with our work. It is said that it's always the ruling party that wins the by-elections, but in Gujarat it is the BJP which is in power and it has also hold on…

23 Jun

Gopal Italia Clinches Victory for AAP in Gujarat’s Visavadar Bypoll

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAAP, Gopal Italia, Gujarat, Visavadar

Ahmedabad (National Times): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured a major win in Gujarat as its candidate Gopal Italia emerged victorious in the Visavadar Assembly bypoll, defeating BJP’s Kirit Patel by a significant margin. Italia garnered 65,295 votes compared to Patel’s 51,222 after 18 rounds of counting, according to data released by the Election Commission. This win marks a significant political moment for AAP in Gujarat, especially after its recent struggles in Delhi. Visavadar, located in Junagadh district, saw a voter turnout of 56.89% in the June 19 by-election. The seat had fallen vacant in December 2023 following the resignation of…

22 Jun

311 More Indians Brought Back from Iran Under Operation Sindhu as Conflict Escalates

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndians in Iran, Iran evacuation, Mashhad flight, Operation Sindhu

New Delhi, June 22, 2025 — As tensions between Israel and Iran continue to rise, India’s evacuation drive Operation Sindhu remains in full force, bringing home another batch of 311 Indian nationals from the Iranian city of Mashhad on Saturday.This marks the fourth evacuation flight in the past five days, raising the total number of Indians safely brought back from Iran to 1,428. The special flight landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport around 4:30 PM, where officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), medical teams, and support staff were stationed to receive the evacuees.Most of those on board…