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06 Mar

Money Laundering Probe: ED Raids Premises Linked to Reliance Power in Two Cities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingReliance Power

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched a series of search operations in Mumbai and Hyderabad as part of an investigation into suspected money laundering involving Reliance Power Ltd., a company associated with businessman Anil Ambani. Officials familiar with the development said the agency conducted searches at around a dozen locations linked to the company and some of its senior officials. The action was carried out simultaneously in the two cities by multiple investigation teams. Sources indicated that nearly 15 ED teams were deployed to examine offices and other premises connected with the company. The searches are…

06 Mar

Iran’s Selective Hormuz Strait Restrictions Offer Breathing Space for India’s Energy Supplies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHormuz

Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): India may avoid major disruption to its energy imports after Iran clarified that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz apply only to ships associated with the United States, Israel, Europe and their allied nations. The announcement has brought cautious relief to New Delhi, which relies heavily on the key maritime route for crude oil shipments. The strategic strait, located between Iran and Oman and measuring roughly 33 kilometres at its narrowest point, has remained closed since March 1 following coordinated military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. Given that close to 40 per cent…

05 Mar

Mumbai Engineering Student Arrested by ATS for Spreading ISIS and JeM Propaganda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaATS, Ayan Sheikh, ISIS, Mumbai, terrorism

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested an engineering student from Mumbai for his alleged involvement in disseminating extremist propaganda linked to banned terrorist organizations, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Islamic State (ISIS). The suspect, identified as Ayan Sheikh, was taken into custody on Thursday, March 5, 2026, following a series of coordinated raids across the city. The arrest has triggered a wider investigation into online radicalization networks and potential sleeper cells operating through encrypted messaging platforms. According to ATS officials, the investigation was launched after receiving specific intelligence regarding the circulation of terrorist recruitment material on…

05 Mar

IAF Sukhoi-30 Fighter Jet Goes Missing Over Assam’s Karbi Anglong; Search Operations Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAssam, IAF, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Missing Aircraft, Sukhoi-30

Guwahati (Gurpreet Singh)— A Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost radar contact and went missing while flying over the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Thursday evening, March 5, 2026. The advanced twin-engine fighter jet had took off from the Jorhat air base for a routine sortie but failed to maintain communication, sparking an immediate large-scale search and rescue operation in the rugged terrain of Northeast India. According to a statement released by Defence PRO Lt. Col. Mahender Rawat, the aircraft was last in contact with ground control at 7:42 PM. "An IAF Su-30 MKI…

05 Mar

US Urges India to Swap Russian Crude for American Energy Amid Middle East Volatility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaCrude Oil, Energy, India, Raisina Dialogue, Trade Deal, US

New Delhi/Washington (Rajeev Sharma) — United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau issued a strong appeal to India on Thursday, urging the nation to transition from Russian crude oil to American energy supplies. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Landau positioned the United States as the "best alternative" for meeting India's massive energy requirements, particularly as the escalating conflict in West Asia threatens traditional supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomat's remarks come at a critical juncture for global markets. Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, India has consistently purchased discounted Russian oil, a move that…

05 Mar

“My Daughter Was Killed by Her Enemies”: Mother Levels Serious Allegations After Murder of Nancy Grewal in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, PunjabNancy Grewal

Rajeev Sharma :- A shocking murder in Canada has sparked outrage after Indian-origin social media influencer Nancy Grewal was fatally stabbed at her residence in LaSalle, Windsor. The 45-year-old, who was originally from Jalandhar in Punjab, was living in Ontario when the incident occurred. According to reports, unidentified attackers allegedly entered her home and attacked her with a knife around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, leading to her death at the scene before she could be taken to hospital. Following the incident, Nancy Grewal’s mother, Tejinder Kaur, came forward in the media and made several serious allegations regarding her daughter’s death.…

05 Mar

Jupiter to Turn Direct on March 11 After 120 Days, Bringing Relief and New Opportunities for Several Zodiac Signs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Trending

National Times Bureau :- After remaining in retrograde motion since November 11, 2025, Jupiter—considered the planet of wisdom, prosperity, good fortune, and marital harmony—is set to turn direct on March 11, 2026, a development that astrologers believe could bring significant relief in several areas of life. Over the past few months, many people have experienced delays in career progress, financial matters, and educational pursuits, with hard work often failing to deliver the expected results due to the planet’s retrograde phase. According to astrological interpretations, Jupiter will resume its direct motion in the sign of Gemini after nearly 120 days, a…

05 Mar

Four year-old suffers serious burn injuries as grandmother pours boiling water for splashing colour on her

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia

Gurpreet Singh :- In a ragic incident, a woman poured boiling water on her four-year-old grandson after she was enraged over him spraying paint on her while playing holi. The boy has sustained serious burn injuries. The incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Nagpur district. CCTV footage shows a boy playing by splashing water on a woman, identified as Sindhu Thackeray, who was carrying a bucket of hot water. Enraged over the child’s behaviour, the woman allegedly poured the entire bucket of hot water over him. The video then shows the boy writhing in pain. It also captures another woman nearby pouring…

04 Mar

Bombay High Court Rules WhatsApp Chats Alone Insufficient for Divorce Without Fair Rebuttal Opportunity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBombay High Court, Cruelty Grounds, Divorce Law, Family Court, India Judiciary, WhatsApp Evidence

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Bombay High Court has set aside a divorce decree that was granted primarily based on WhatsApp messages, emphasizing that allegations of cruelty require a proper opportunity for the accused spouse to respond. A division bench comprising Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande recently quashed an order from a Nashik district family court, which had allowed a man’s petition to dissolve his marriage based on digital correspondence. The case reached the high court after the wife challenged the May 2025 family court decision, claiming it was passed ex-parte—without giving her a chance to oppose the allegations or…

04 Mar

Canada Launches $100 Million Scholarship Fund for Indian Students Under New Talent Strategy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaCanada scholarship, Education partnership, Indian students, International study, Talent strategy, University of Toronto

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a major boost to international academic mobility, the Canadian government has unveiled a landmark scholarship initiative worth up to $100 million (approx. ₹830 crore) specifically for Indian students. Announced during high-level bilateral talks last week, the fund is the cornerstone of the new Canada–India Talent and Innovation Strategy. This framework aims to deepen the long-standing educational ties between the two nations by focusing on advanced research, technology, and cross-border academic collaboration. At the heart of this investment is a fully funded scholarship programme designed to support up to 200 high-achieving Indian students. These scholars will have…