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14 Feb

Hearings Conclude for ‘Logical Discrepancy’ Cases in West Bengal; Final Electoral Rolls on February 28

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The hearing process for “logical discrepancy” cases under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise concluded across West Bengal on Saturday, a senior official of the Election Commission of India said. The final electoral rolls are now scheduled to be published on February 28. The hearings, which began on December 27, were conducted at designated camps set up in schools, club premises and government buildings throughout the state. The exercise aimed to address omissions, spelling errors and other inconsistencies detected in the draft voter list. According to the official, election authorities will scrutinise submitted documents until February 21…

14 Feb

PM Modi Inaugurates Major Infrastructure Projects in Assam Ahead of Assembly Polls

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Guwahati (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a series of infrastructure and development projects in Assam, including a new bridge over the Brahmaputra, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati and a National Data Centre for the northeastern region. The projects, unveiled months before the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, are aimed at enhancing connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, boosting higher education and improving urban public transport. During his day-long visit, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane extradosed Prestressed Concrete bridge constructed at an estimated cost of ₹3,030 crore. The bridge connects Guwahati with…

14 Feb

Rahul Gandhi Alleges India-US Trade Deal Harms Cotton Farmers, Textile Exporters

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacotton farmers impact, India-US interim trade deal, Rahul Gandhi statement, textile exporters tariff issue

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Centre of misleading the public over the interim India-US trade arrangement, alleging that the agreement would adversely impact cotton farmers and textile exporters. In a post on X, Gandhi claimed the government had failed to safeguard the interests of both sectors. He argued that a forward-looking administration would have secured terms that ensured mutual growth and stability rather than creating uncertainty. Referring to tariff differences, Gandhi said Indian garment exports face an 18 per cent tariff in the United States, while Bangladesh reportedly…

14 Feb

A Dark Chapter in History: Seven Years After Pulwama, the Sacrifice That Stirred the Soul of the Nation

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National Times Bureau :- The Pulwama terror attack remains one of the most defining and painful chapters in India’s modern security history. On February 14, 2019, a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel travelling from Jammu to Srinagar was targeted in a suicide bombing at Lethpora in South Kashmir. An explosives-laden vehicle rammed into a bus carrying security personnel, killing 40 brave soldiers. The attack was not merely a tragic loss of lives; it marked a turning point in India’s counter-terrorism approach. It triggered nationwide grief and outrage, forcing a fundamental shift in how India responds to cross-border…

14 Feb

Mohali youth dies in Mexico after alleged agent fraud; body brought home after four-month legal battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsDied, Mexico, Mohali, Youth

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old man from Samgoli village in Mohali died in Mexico after allegedly being kept without proper food and water, while trying to reach the United States through the illegal “donkey route.” His body remained in a Mexican mortuary for nearly four months due to documentation fraud, before finally being brought back to India. The deceased, identified as Hardeep Singh, had left his home in July 2024 with hopes of earning in US dollars and supporting his family. According to relatives, the family paid nearly Rs 38 lakh to travel agents who promised to send him…

14 Feb

Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty in US to murder-for-hire plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun

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National Times Bureau :- Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty in a US federal court to charges linked to an alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy targeting Sikh separatist leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York City. According to the US Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, the 54-year-old admitted guilt on three counts, murder-for-hire, conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges together carry a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison. Nikhil Gupta entered his plea before US Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn in Manhattan federal court on Friday. His legal team did not immediately issue a statement…

13 Feb

26 Injured in Nagaland Clash Over Land Dispute; Security Deployed, Situation Under Control

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Kohima, Feb. 13: At least 26 people were injured in a violent clash triggered by a long-standing land dispute in Nagaland’s Chumoukedima district on Friday, officials said. The incident occurred in Moava village under the Medziphema sub-division during the morning hours, leading to injuries to government personnel and local residents. Police said the situation has since been brought under control. Security forces have been deployed in the area and traffic movement has returned to normal. “The situation is presently under control. Security forces have been deployed, and normal traffic movement has been restored. The public is advised to maintain peace…

13 Feb

Government Backs Substantive Motion Against Rahul Gandhi, Decision on Next Steps Pending

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New Delhi, Feb. 13: The government on Friday said it would proceed with a substantive motion against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey submitted a notice to the Lok Sabha Secretariat seeking action against the Congress leader. The notice calls for a motion to cancel Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership, alleging that he made unverified remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in the House and acted in a manner supportive of “anti-national forces.” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government has decided not to move a separate privilege motion it was earlier considering, as…

13 Feb

Modi Inaugurates ‘Seva Teerth’ and New Secretariat Buildings, Calls It a Step Toward Viksit Bharat

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New Delhi, Feb. 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the new Prime Minister’s Office complex, named Seva Teerth, along with two Central Secretariat buildings—Kartavya Bhawan 1 and Kartavya Bhawan 2—describing them as a major milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation. Addressing an event attended by Union ministers, senior bureaucrats and government officials, the Prime Minister said the new facilities reflect the government’s focus on citizen-centric administration and national progress. “Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhawan mark an important step in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat. These buildings represent our commitment to governance that prioritizes public service…

13 Feb

Indian woman Sarabjit Kaur, now Noor Fatima, reunites With Pakistani husband after shelter stay

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National Times Bureau :- Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian national from Kapurthala in Punjab who married a Pakistani citizen during her visit to Pakistan as part of a Sikh jatha, has now reached the home of her husband, Nasir Hussain, after being released from a women’s shelter facility. Speculation had been circulating in recent weeks about her possible return to India. However, following her release from a shelter home in Pakistan, videos surfaced showing her expressing happiness and confidence about her decision to stay with her husband. Speaking to local media, Sarabjit Kaur, also known as Noor Fatima Hussain, shared her…