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21 Apr

RBI allows minors above 10 to operate bank accounts independently

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiafinancial literacy, minors banking, RBI

Mumbai, April 21, 2025 — In a significant move aimed at encouraging financial literacy among the youth, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new guidelines allowing minors above the age of 10 to operate their bank accounts independently.The circular, released on Monday, directs all commercial banks to enable children in this age group to manage their accounts without the need for parental or guardian signatures. This policy aims to promote early financial discipline and equip children with the tools to understand banking and money management from a young age.Under the revised guidelines, banks are instructed to put in…

21 Apr

Modi, Vance Hold Talks to Deepen Strategic, Trade Ties Amid Tariff Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-US relations, JD Vance, Narendra Modi

New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Monday in New Delhi during the latter’s four-day visit to India, discussing major steps to bolster strategic and economic cooperation between the two countries.At the heart of the conversation was a long-awaited bilateral trade deal, with both leaders expressing optimism about concluding an agreement by the end of 2025. India has proposed lowering tariffs on over half of its $41.8 billion in U.S. imports from last year to avert new American duties. The plan aims to double trade volumes to $500 billion by…

20 Apr

Cloudburst Triggers Deadly Landslide in Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir; 3 Dead, Hundreds of Homes Damaged

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacloudburst, Jammu and Kashmir flash floods, Ramban landslide

Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, April 20, 2025: Three people, including two children, lost their lives after a cloudburst triggered a massive landslide and flash floods in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir early Sunday. The calamity caused widespread destruction across Ramban town and surrounding villages, damaging over 200 houses.Local authorities confirmed that at least 40 homes in Dharamkund village were hit, with 10 of them completely washed away by the floodwaters. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), a critical lifeline for the region, was blocked at multiple locations due to the landslide, stranding traffic and cutting off access to several…

20 Apr

Akhilesh Yadav Confirms INDIA Bloc’s Strategy for 2027 UP Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia2027 UP elections, Akhilesh Yadav, INDIA bloc

Prayagraj, April 20, 2025 — Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has announced that the opposition INDIA bloc will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections together, signaling a united front against the ruling BJP. Speaking at a press conference in Prayagraj, Yadav reinforced the alliance’s commitment to ousting the BJP, asserting that public anger was rising over issues of governance, reservation dilution, and corruption.Yadav accused the BJP of economic mismanagement, referring to demonetization and GST as tactics that "snatched" money from the people. He further criticized the handling of the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, vowing to launch a probe if…

19 Apr

Nishikant Dubey Slams Supreme Court’s Law-Making Role, Sparks Political Clash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaJudicial Overreach, Nishikant Dubey, Parliament, Supreme Court, Waqf Amendment Act

New Delhi, April 19: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has reignited the debate over the separation of powers by stating that Parliament might as well be shut down if the Supreme Court continues to make laws. His remarks followed the apex court's decision to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Act, prompting the Centre to put parts of it on hold. Dubey expressed concern that the judiciary is increasingly stepping into the legislature's domain, citing examples where the court nullified key laws passed by Parliament.He pointed to cases like the scrapping of Section 66A of the IT Act and the decriminalization of homosexuality…

19 Apr

Elon Musk Set to Visit India Later This Year After Chat with PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaelectric vehicles, Elon Musk, PM Modi, Tesla India

National Times Bureau April 19, 2025: Elon Musk has confirmed that he will visit India later this year, following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharing the news on his social media platform X, Musk called the discussion with Modi "an honor" and expressed his excitement for the upcoming trip.Their talk reportedly focused on India's growing tech sector and the potential for future collaboration. This isn't their first interaction—last year in Washington D.C., they had also discussed Tesla’s India plans, space tech, and investment opportunities.Musk’s announcement comes at a time when Tesla is ramping up its hiring in India,…

19 Apr

Delhi Building Collapse Claims 11 Lives, Probe Ordered by CM Rekha Gupta

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi building collapse, Mustafabad Tragedy, NDRF rescue, Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 19, 2025 — The death toll from the tragic building collapse in Delhi’s Mustafabad area rose to 11 by Saturday evening, according to the Delhi Police. The early morning incident shocked the densely populated neighborhood, prompting a swift and sustained rescue response.The four-storey residential structure caved in unexpectedly, trapping several residents under the debris. Rescue operations led by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), along with Delhi Fire Services and police, helped retrieve 11 people alive. However, four of the initially rescued victims succumbed to their injuries later.Out of the 11 injured, six have been discharged from…

19 Apr

24 Students Score 100 Percentile in JEE Main 2025 as NTA Declares Results; Rajasthan Leads with Seven Toppers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia100 percentile scorers, JEE Main 2025, NTA results, Rajasthan toppers

New Delhi, April 19, 2025 — The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the results of JEE Main 2025 (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech) on Saturday, revealing that 24 candidates have achieved the elusive 100 percentile, with Rajasthan emerging as the top-performing state, contributing seven of the perfect scorers. The high-stakes exam, which serves as the first gateway to India’s top engineering institutes, was held in two sessions – January and April – witnessing participation from 14.75 lakh candidates out of the 15.39 lakh who had registered. The exams were conducted in 13 languages across 300 cities, including 15 international centres like…

18 Apr

ISI-Linked Terrorist Happy Passia’s Arrest in US Marks Big Win for Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBabbar Khalsa, Happy Passia, ISI, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, April 18, 2025 — Fugitive terrorist Harpreet Singh, known as Happy Passia, has been arrested in Sacramento, USA, in a major breakthrough for Indian law enforcement. Passia, wanted in multiple terror cases across Punjab, was tracked down with the help of the FBI and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, acting on inputs from the FBI’s New Delhi office.Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav described the arrest as a “major milestone” in the state’s ongoing war against terrorism. Passia is known to have strong links with Pakistan’s ISI and the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International. He is accused of being the…

18 Apr

Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS, 40 Years After Rakesh Sharma’s Space Flight

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian astronaut, ISS mission, Shubhanshu Shukla, SpaceX Falcon 9

New Delhi, April 18, 2025: After a gap of four decades, India is ready to send one of its own into space again. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot, is set to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in May this year. His mission will make him the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS and the first Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma's historic flight in 1984.Shukla will be part of Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission and will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon…