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13 Feb

Fresh bomb threat emails trigger panic in Delhi schools; nothing suspicious found so far

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaBomb Threat, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Several schools in Delhi were placed on high alert on Friday morning after receiving bomb threat emails, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement agencies. The Delhi Police, along with fire officials and bomb disposal squads, rushed to the affected campuses and carried out detailed anti-sabotage inspections. The police confirmed that emergency calls began coming in around 9.12 am from at least three schools reporting threatening emails. Among the institutions that alerted authorities were BT Tamil School in Jhandewalan, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, and The British School. As the morning progressed, more schools reported receiving similar messages.…

13 Feb

Tarique Rahman set to become Bangladesh PM as BNP secures commanding victory in national elections; PM Modi reacts

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National Times Bureau :- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, is heading towards a resounding majority in the country’s parliamentary elections held on Thursday, paving the way for the 60-year-old leader to assume the office of prime minister. According to unofficial figures emerging from the Election Commission and party insiders, Rahman has won from both Dhaka-17 and Bogura-6 constituencies. The BNP, which contested 292 of the 300 parliamentary seats while leaving the remainder to its allies, appears poised to secure a comfortable two-thirds majority in the Jatiya Sangsad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Tarique…

12 Feb

UN Report Flags Pakistan-Based JeM’s Role in Red Fort Attack, Notes New Women’s Wing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaJaish-e-Mohammed Red Fort attack, Jamaat ul-Muminat, Masood Azhar women’s wing, Pakistan-based terror group, UN report JeM

New York/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A United Nations Security Council monitoring report has highlighted the continued activities of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), including its claimed involvement in multiple attacks and a reported link to the November 10 assault on Delhi’s Red Fort that left 15 people dead. The findings are part of the 37th report of the UN’s Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, which assesses threats from entities listed under the global counter-terrorism sanctions regime. According to the report, one Member State informed the team that JeM had claimed responsibility for several attacks during the reporting period and…

12 Feb

Kanpur tobacco baron’s son arrested four days after Lamborghini rampage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaKanpur, Lamborghini Case

National Times Bureau :- Four days after the brazen Lamborghini rampage that injured six and damaged multiple vehicles, Kanpur police on Thursday arrested Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco industrialist KK Mishra from the hospital. The incident unfolded on February 8 when a speeding Lamborghini went on a rampage and ploughed into the pedestrians and other vehicles before coming to a halt after mounting a divider. A case under relevant sections was registered based on the complaint of one of the injured, an 18-year-old e-rickshaw driver Mohd Taufeeq. However the case took a dramatic turn after a man identified as Mohan…

12 Feb

Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh in eve of polls , second killing in 48 hours

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBangladesh, Hindu Killed

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old Hindu man was found dead in Bangladesh’s Moulvibazar district on Wednesday, just a day before voting, raising new worries about the safety of minorities during the elections. The man, Ratan Sahuakar, worked at tea gardens in the Champa area. His body was found around 10 am. He had several deep injuries, and his hands and legs were tied. Reports said blood was still coming from his wounds when he was found. His co-workers believe he was murdered because of the severe injuries and the way his body was tied. Police have started investigating the…

11 Feb

Kanpur Lamborghini Crash: Alleged Driver Claims He Was at the Wheel, Police Stand Firm on Shivam Mishra’s Role

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGwaltoli police, Kanpur Lamborghini crash, KK Mishra, Mohan driver claim, Shivam Mishra, VIP Road accident

Kanpur, Feb. 11 — The investigation into the high-profile Lamborghini crash in Kanpur took a dramatic turn on Wednesday after Mohan, identified as the designated driver of the luxury vehicle, claimed that he and not Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco businessman KK Mishra was driving at the time of the accident. Police, however, reiterated that available evidence clearly points to Shivam as the driver. Speaking to reporters outside a local court, Mohan alleged that the accident occurred after Shivam, who was seated beside him, suffered a sudden seizure moments before the vehicle rammed into pedestrians on VIP Road. “I was…

11 Feb

Centre Tells Supreme Court Sonam Wangchuk ‘Fit and Hale’, Rules Out Release on Health Grounds

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiahealth grounds, Ladakh protests, National Security Act, preventive detention, Sonam Wangchuk, Supreme Court

New Delhi, Feb. 11 — The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that activist Sonam Wangchuk, currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, is medically stable and cannot be released on health grounds. Appearing before a bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice P.B. Varale, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that Wangchuk, lodged in Jodhpur Central Jail since September 26, 2025, has undergone 24 medical examinations and is “fit, hale and hearty.” “He had some digestive issues and is being treated. There is nothing alarming. The grounds for detention continue to exist. It will not be possible…

11 Feb

Sitharaman Defends Union Budget 2026-27, Announces Medical Hubs and Support for Labour-Intensive Sectors

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndialabour-intensive sectors, Lok Sabha, medical hubs, Nirmala Sitharaman, textile parks, Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 11 — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday addressed the Lok Sabha, outlining key priorities of the Union Budget 2026-27 and emphasizing employment generation through sector-focused investments. Responding to discussions on the Budget, Sitharaman said the government plans to establish medical hubs across several states, a move aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure while creating substantial job opportunities. She noted that the initiative would not only improve access to quality medical services but also boost local economies through allied industries and services. Highlighting the government’s employment strategy, the Finance Minister said special attention would be given to…

11 Feb

Nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh’ Call on February 12: Clarity on Schools, Banks and Transport Services

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National Times Bureau :- Several organisations have called for a nationwide ‘Bharat Bandh’ on February 12 (Thursday) to press for various demands. A number of central trade unions and farmer groups have extended support to the strike, raising concerns among the general public about possible disruption to daily life. With the bandh announcement gaining attention, many people are anxious about whether essential services, educational institutions and financial operations will be affected. Here is the current situation: Schools and CollegesThe decision to keep schools and colleges open or closed largely rests with respective state governments and local administrations. As of now,…

11 Feb

‘Security remove them’: Jasmine Sandlas halts Delhi concert midway, alleges harassment with female fans

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaJasmine Sandlas, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Dhurandhar singer Jasmine Sandlas' Delhi concert has sparked outrage but for all the right reasons. The singer, who sang the title track track of Dhurandhar and the popular dance number Shararat from the Ranveer Singh movie, paused her live performace midway when she spotted a couple of men harassing some of the women fans. A video clip of the concert is doing rounds on the social media in which the singer is heard saying "Security, can you please remove these two guys? They are troubling these women." She could be heard saying, “They are troubling the…