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10 Apr

Tragedy in Vrindavan: Boat Capsizes in Yamuna, Several Feared Dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia

Vrindavan, (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic boating accident in the holy town of Vrindavan has claimed several lives after a passenger boat capsized in the Yamuna River near the renowned Keshi Ghat on Friday, sending shockwaves across the country.The boat, carrying around 25 to 30 pilgrims, many believed to be visitors from Punjab, reportedly lost balance and overturned midstream. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as passengers struggled to stay afloat in the river’s strong currents. At least 10 people have been confirmed dead, while more than a dozen passengers were rescued by local residents and emergency teams. Several individuals are still…

10 Apr

Oil, Marketing Companies Assure Adequate Supply of Petroleum Products, LPG in Punjab, HP, J&K

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLPG Gas

Rajeev Sharma :- All the Oil Marketing Companies have reassured the public across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir that the supply of petroleum products and LPG is stable and adequate to meet current demand. The Oil Marketing Companies are closely monitoring the situation and have taken necessary steps to streamline supply logistics and expedite deliveries. Executive Director of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and State-level Coordinator for the Oil Industry in Punjab, Ashutosh Gupta, has told Akashvani Jalandhar Correspondent that the stock position of petroleum products and LPG is normal across the…

10 Apr

Rajasthan Royals vs RCB: Jaiswal–Suryavanshi Firepower Faces In-Form Padikkal in Key IPL Clash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, SportsIPL 2026

Gurpreet Singh :- Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their dominant run when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL encounter on Friday, with both teams relying on contrasting strengths to gain the upper hand. Rajasthan have emerged as one of the most aggressive batting units this season, largely due to the explosive starts provided by Yashasvi Jaiswal and young Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The duo has consistently put opposition bowlers under pressure in the powerplay, setting the tone for big totals. Suryavanshi, in particular, has grabbed attention with his fearless approach, even taking on top bowlers from the very…

09 Apr

Road rage incident in Himachal’s Kangra leaves four injured; three Punjab residents arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHimachal Pradesh, Road Rage

Gurpreet Singh :- Police said on Thursday that a road rage incident in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district turned violent after a dispute between occupants of a car and a Delhi-bound bus, leaving four people injured and leading to the arrest of three accused. The incident occurred near Thural village on Wednesday night when the accused, travelling in a car, attempted to overtake the bus but were unable to do so, which led to an argument. The situation escalated when they allegedly blocked the bus and confronted the driver, conductor and passengers. During the altercation, the accused reportedly attacked the victims…

09 Apr

Haryana gangster Rao Inderjeet Yadav arrested in Dubai, extradition process underway

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, World NewsArrested, Rao Inderjeet Yadav

Balwinder Singh :- Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a Haryana-based gangster who had been absconding since 2024, has been arrested in Dubai, according to official sources. He had fled India following his alleged involvement in a high-profile murder case and had remained on the run since then. Authorities in Dubai have reportedly sought necessary documentation from Indian agencies, indicating that the process to bring him back to India may begin soon. Officials suggest that legal formalities for his extradition are currently in progress. Yadav, a native of Rohtak, is facing multiple criminal charges across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Police records indicate that…

08 Apr

Centre Clears Path for Women’s Reservation by 2029, Plans Early Delimitation and Seat Expansion

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIndia, Narendra Modi cabinet decision, Nari Shakti Vandan Act amendment, women reservation

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved key amendments to enable the rollout of 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies by the 2029 general elections.The move seeks to fast-track the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, which originally linked the reservation to a delimitation exercise after the 2026 Census. To accelerate the process, the government plans to introduce two Bills in Parliament.The first Bill will amend provisions in the 2023 law to allow reservation without waiting for the post-2026 delimitation. The second will modify the…

08 Apr

Supreme Court Asserts Authority to Examine Religious Practices Amid Sabarimala Review Hearing

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaconstitutional morality debate India, religious practices law India, Sabarimala review, Supreme Court, Tushar Mehta arguments

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asserted its jurisdiction to examine whether certain religious practices could be deemed superstitious, even as the Centre argued that such determinations fall outside the scope of a secular court.The observations came during the second day of hearings on petitions seeking a review of the court’s 2018 verdict on the Sabarimala Temple, which had lifted the ban on entry of women aged between 10 and 50 years into the shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta questioned the court’s use of “constitutional morality” as a…

08 Apr

Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Weather

Gurpeeet Singh :- Large parts of India are witnessing extreme weather conditions as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused significant damage to life and property across multiple states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Punjab, unseasonal rain accompanied by hail has severely impacted standing wheat crops, raising serious concerns among farmers. Reports from several districts indicate extensive damage, with fields submerged and crops flattened at a crucial stage of harvest. The sudden change in weather has been attributed to an active western disturbance affecting northern and northwestern regions of the country. As a result, daytime temperatures have…

08 Apr

Actress Zareen Khan Bereaved as Mother Parveen Khan Passes Away

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBollywood news, Died, mother, Zareen Khan

Gurpreet Singh :- Bollywood actress Zareeb Khan is mourning the loss of her mother, Parveen Khan, who passed away earlier today after a prolonged illness. According to information shared by the family, Parveen Khan breathed her last in the morning while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. The last rites are scheduled to take place today at 10 am at the Versova Muslim cemetery in Andheri West, where she will be laid to rest in the presence of family members and close associates. Parveen Khan had been battling health issues for a considerable period, and Zarine Khan had often…

08 Apr

Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh Police, Reshuffling

National Times Bureau :- In a major grassroots-level overhaul, the Chandigarh Police on Tuesday night transferred 21 inspectors, including 10 of the 16 Station House Officers (SHOs), in an effort to bring in fresh leadership and strengthen policing on the ground. According to an official order issued by SP (PEB), Headquarters & EOW, Manjeet, the large-scale reshuffle is aimed at revitalising operations at the police station level. The SHOs of IT Park and Sector-34 police stations — listed at serial numbers 7 and 15 — have been moved to Police Lines. The changes come amid rising security concerns, including the…