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04 Jan

Three Arrested in Brutal Killing of Hindu Businessman in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh, Hindu businessman killing, religious minorities, Shariatpur violence

Dhaka, January 4 — Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday arrested three men in connection with the brutal attack and burning to death of a Hindu businessman in Shariatpur district, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country. The victim, 50-year-old Khokon Chandra Das, was assaulted near Keurbhanga Bazar in the Damudya area of Shariatpur, around 100 kilometres south of Dhaka, on Wednesday night. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after battling for life for several days. According to reports by leading daily Prothom Alo, a team of the Rapid…

04 Jan

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Appointed Congress Screening Committee Chair for Assam Assembly Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAssam Assembly elections, Congress screening committee, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

New Delhi, January 4— Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the party’s screening committee for the selection of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, as the Congress steps up preparations to challenge the ruling BJP in the state. The All India Congress Committee announced late Saturday night the formation of screening committees for five states and Union territories scheduled to go to polls in the first half of the year. The four-member committees will finalise candidates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AICC general secretary and Member of Parliament, will…

04 Jan

Himachal CM Orders Suspension of Assistant Professor in Dharamshala College Student Death Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDharamshala Case

National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has taken serious note of the death of a college student in Dharamshala and ordered strict action against the accused assistant professor, leading to his suspension from service. Following the Chief Minister’s directions, the Higher Education Department constituted a high-level inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the student’s death. According to official orders issued by Director of Higher Education Dr. Amrit Sharma, the committee will examine allegations related to harassment, sexual misconduct, ragging, and caste-based remarks. The panel has been instructed to submit its report within three days.…

04 Jan

Pollution Levels Rise Again in Capital as Winter Conditions Snarl Air and Air Travel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital woke up on Sunday to another slide in air quality, as pollution levels edged closer to the “very poor” category after a short-lived improvement earlier in the week. Monitoring stations recorded the Air Quality Index close to 300 during the morning hours, reflecting a steady build-up of pollutants across the city. According to official data, the AQI was significantly higher than Saturday’s average, indicating that favourable winds which had earlier cleared the air had weakened. Environmental experts attribute the decline to stagnant atmospheric conditions, common during winter, which prevent pollutants from dispersing. The…

04 Jan

India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Be Launched in January 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingVande Bharat

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Railways is set to begin a new chapter in long-distance rail travel with the launch of the first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train later this month. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the much-awaited sleeper version of the Vande Bharat train will be introduced as part of the New Year initiatives for passengers. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to flag off the inaugural service in the second half of January 2026. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will operate on the Guwahati–Howrah route, strengthening rail connectivity between the Northeast and eastern India. Designed specifically…

03 Jan

KKR Releases Mustafizur Rahman Following BCCI Directive Amid India-Bangladesh Strain

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsBCCI directive, IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mustafizur Rahman

Kolkata, January 3: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been released by Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after the Board of Control for Cricket in India directed the team to do so in view of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh. The three-time IPL champions had secured the services of the 30-year-old left-arm pacer for ₹9.20 crore at last month’s auction, following a competitive bidding process involving Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. Rahman had entered the auction with a base price of ₹2 crore and was set to feature for KKR for the first time in…

03 Jan

Buddha Relics Are Part of India’s Living Civilisation, Says PM Modi at Delhi Exhibition

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBuddha relics, Buddhist heritage, Light and the Lotus exhibition, Piprahwa Relics, PM Modi

New Delhi, January 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated an exhibition of ancient sacred gems and bone relics associated with Lord Buddha, describing them as a vital part of India’s civilisational and spiritual legacy rather than historical artefacts confined to museums. Addressing a gathering at the inauguration of “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” at the Qila Rai Pithora Cultural Complex in south Delhi, Modi said the relics symbolise India’s deep-rooted spiritual connection with Buddhist communities across the world. He noted that the Piprahwa Relics had previously travelled to countries such as Vietnam, Thailand…

03 Jan

Chandigarh Mayor elections to be held on January 29 via ‘show of hands’ voting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Mayor Elections

National Times Bureau :- In Chandigarh, councillors are elected for a five-year term, but the mayor, senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor are chosen every year through indirect elections. For the first time in the city’s history, these elections will be conducted through a show of hands by councillors instead of the secret ballot. The move to scrap the secret ballot was taken after the 2024 vote-rigging controversy, when then presiding officer Anil Masih was caught on camera tampering with ballot papers. As in the past, the contest will be a straight fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and…

03 Jan

Red alert issued for dense fog and cold wave in Punjab, Chandigarh as visibility drops to zero in several parts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Dense fog and cold wave conditions tightened their grip over parts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Friday, following which the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the first time this season. While no rainfall is forecast, extremely poor visibility and plunging temperatures have disrupted normal life across several districts. Amritsar and Halwara reported zero visibility, significantly affecting road and air traffic. Despite the dip, temperatures remained about three degrees above the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 5.5 degrees Celsius. Weather officials have warned that night temperatures are…

02 Jan

Dense Fog, Cold Wave Alert Issued for Delhi as Temperatures Dip

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacold wave alert, Delhi AQI, Delhi weather, Dense fog, IMD forecast

New Delhi, January 2, 2026: A ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for Delhi with dense fog likely to reduce visibility across the national capital on Saturday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, warning of challenging weather conditions over the next few days. The weather office has also predicted a cold wave in isolated areas of Delhi and Haryana between January 3 and January 6. According to IMD norms, a cold wave is declared when minimum temperatures fall 4.5 to 6.5 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. On Friday, Delhi recorded a notable improvement in air quality, with the 24-hour…