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21 Jan

Republic Day Rehearsals to Temporarily Halt Flights at Delhi IGI Airport from Jan 21–26

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New Delhi ( Gurpreet Singh): Air travel through Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, Delhi, is expected to face notable disruptions between January 21 and January 26, as aviation authorities implement temporary restrictions ahead of India’s Republic Day celebrations.According to an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), all flight operations both arrivals and departures, will be paused daily from 10:20 AM to 12:45 PM during this six-day period. The suspension is required to facilitate security drills, parade rehearsals, and Indian Air Force flypast practices, which are an integral part of Republic Day preparations. The daily shutdown of approximately 2 hours and 25…

21 Jan

Sector 32 pharmacy firing: Two gangsters shot in police encounter in Chandigarh, one arrested

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, two gangsters were shot in a police encounter and one arrested in connection with firing at Sector 32 pharmacy firing. The injured have been admitted to hospital for treatment. The gangsters were reportedly associated with the Saba gang and had also threatened a businessman a few days ago. The gangsgters were shot after a brief chase. All three were travelling in a car, which then crashed into a pole, injuring all three. During the subsequent exchange of fire, two accused — identified as Rahul and Ricky — were shot in leg, while…

20 Jan

Nitin Nabin takes over as BJP national president, succeeds JP Nadda; becomes youngest leader ever to hold top post

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National Times Bureau :- Nitin Nabin on Tuesday formally assumed charge as the national president of the BJP, succeeding JP Nadda, who is currently serving as a Union minister. At 45, Nabin becomes the youngest leader ever to hold the top organisational post in the party. The change of guard took place at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and several other senior leaders from across the country. Ahead of officially taking charge, Nabin visited prominent religious sites in the…

20 Jan

Central Information Commissioner reviews RTI implementation in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- The Central Information Commissioner, Vinod Kumar Tiwari, IFS (Retd.), today visited the Punjab State Information Commission Headquarters in Chandigarh. During his visit, he held a detailed and productive meeting with Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab, Inderpal Singh Dhanna, and State Information Commissioners of Punjab – Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth, Harpreet Sandhu along with Additional Chief Secretary D.K. Tiwari. The meeting focused on the effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, with special emphasis on institutional reforms, transparency, accountability, and strengthening mechanisms for efficient information delivery. V.K. Tiwari appreciated the work of the Punjab State…

20 Jan

Indian tourist found dead under mysterious circumstances at music festival in Phuket

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National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old Indian national was found dead under mysterious circumstances after attending a music festival in Phuket, Thailand. The cause behind the death has not been ascertained yet. The incident occurred during the early hours of January 18, Sunday, in Phuket, where the three-day music festival attracted thousands of national and international tourists. The deceased has been identified as Jaisaksham, a 28-year-old Indian national. According to the reports, he was rushed to Thalang Hospital in Phuket’s Thalang district late on Saturday night after displaying disturbing behaviour following his visit to the Electric Daisy Carnival. Despite receiving…

20 Jan

Karnataka DGP Ramachandra Rao suspended over alleged obscene videos

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National Times Bureau :- The Karnataka government on Tuesday placed senior DGP-rank officer Ramachandra Rao under suspension after a video allegedly showing him in intimate moments with multiple women inside his office went viral on social media. The move followed mounting controversy and public outrage over the officer’s alleged conduct while on duty. The matter reached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday, who sought a detailed briefing from the concerned department. By the next day, the state government decided to suspend the senior police official. Sources said the Chief Minister was angered after viewing the footage and asked for an explanation…

19 Jan

Delhi on high alert: Security beefed up after posters of wanted terrorists put up at metro stations, markets

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National Times Bureau :- Days before the Republic Day, the national capital has been put on high alert as the security agencies intensified surveillance to prevent any untoward incident. According to police officials, the posters primarily feature suspects linked to terror outfits such as Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed and Al-Qaeda. The move aims to involve the public in identifying potential threats, as millions of commuters pass through major transit hubs every day. Police officials said the posters highlight individuals associated with terror organisations like Babbar Khalsa, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Al-Qaeda. The purpose is to encourage public participation in identifying possible threats, as…

18 Jan

Modi Targets TMC Over National Security, Calls for Change in West Bengal

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New Delhi, January 18, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, accusing it of compromising national security for vote-bank politics and asserting that a change in leadership was necessary to ensure development and effective governance in the state. Addressing a public rally in Singur in Hooghly district, Modi alleged that the TMC was shielding illegal infiltrators and failing to cooperate with the Centre on crucial security-related measures, including the fencing of international borders. He claimed that repeated requests by the central government for land required for border-fencing…

18 Jan

IndiGo Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Bomb Threat, All 222 Passengers Safe

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National Times Bureau :- An IndiGo Airlines flight traveling from Delhi to Bagdogra was forced to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport on the morning of 18 January 2026 after a bomb threat was reported. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E-6650, was carrying 222 passengers, including eight infants, along with two pilots and five cabin crew members. As a precaution, the plane was diverted from its original route and landed safely at Lucknow at around 9:17 am. Airport officials said Air Traffic Control received information about the threat at approximately 8:46 am. Immediately after landing, the aircraft was moved…

18 Jan

DGCA slaps fine of Rs 22 crore on Indigo over massive flights disruptions in December

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National Times Bureau :- The civil aviation regulator DGCA has levied a penalty of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo and initiated strict action against its senior leadership after an investigation uncovered major planning, operational and regulatory failures that contributed to the widespread flight disruptions in December 2025. Between December 3 and 5, IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights and delayed another 1,852, leaving more than three lakh passengers stranded at airports nationwide. InterGlobe Aviation Ltd — IndiGo’s parent company — confirmed receiving the DGCA’s orders and said in a statement that the board and management would carefully review them and take appropriate steps.…