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02 Jan

Shah Rukh Khan Drawn Into Political Storm Over KKR Signing of Bangladeshi Cricketer

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBangladesh violence, IPL controversy, KKR, Mustafizur Rahman, Shah Rukh Khan

Kolkata, January 2, 2025: Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has found himself at the centre of a political controversy following reports that his IPL franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, signed Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, triggering sharp reactions from leaders across party lines. Leaders from the BJP and the Shiv Sena criticised the decision, arguing that players from Bangladesh should not be allowed to participate in the IPL amid reports of violence against Hindus in the neighbouring country. BJP leader Sangeet Som went as far as calling the move “treason,” accusing Khan of acting against national interest. “In Bangladesh, Hindus are…

02 Jan

Centre Warns Elon Musk’s X to Take Down Obscene Grok Content or Face Legal Action

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaElon Musk, Grok AI, IT Rules 2021, MeitY notice, obscene content, X platform

New Delhi, January 2, 2026: The central government on Friday issued a stern notice to Elon Musk-owned social media platform X, directing it to immediately remove all vulgar, obscene and unlawful content, particularly material generated through its artificial intelligence tool Grok. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) warned that failure to comply could invite strict legal action under existing laws. In an official order dated January 2, MeitY said it has served a notice on X’s Chief Compliance Officer for India for alleged non-compliance with statutory due diligence obligations under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Information…

02 Jan

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Writes to Umar Khalid, Reflects on “Bitterness” and Solidarity Amid Prolonged Detention

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDelhi riots 2020, human rights, UAPA, Umar Khalid, US lawmakers, Zohran Mamdani

New York (USA), January 2, 2026: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has written a personal handwritten note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, recalling conversations on “bitterness” and stressing the importance of not letting it consume one’s spirit. The note was made public after being shared on social media platform X by Khalid’s partner, Banojyotsna Lahiri. Posting an image of the message, Lahiri wrote that even when prisons attempt to isolate individuals, words continue to travel. In the note, Mamdani said he often reflects on Khalid’s thoughts about bitterness and the need to resist being overtaken by it. He also…

02 Jan

FIR Registered After DoE Complaint Over Alleged Misinformation on Stray Dog Circular

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, Ashish Sood, Delhi Police, Directorate of Education, FIR, Stray Dogs

New Delhi, January 2, 2026: Delhi Police on Friday registered an FIR following a complaint filed by the Directorate of Education (DoE) over the alleged spread of misleading information on social media regarding a government circular related to the appointment of nodal officers for stray dog-related matters. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the action was taken after what he described as false and distorted claims were circulated online, including a social media post by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal. The post had suggested that school teachers in the capital were being directed to count stray dogs…

02 Jan

After Extensive Ladakh Shoot, ‘Dhurandhar’ Declared Tax-Free in UT

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAditya Dhar, Bollywood box office, Dhurandhar, Kavinder Gupta, Ladakh, tax-free film

Leh (Ladakh), January 2, 2025: The Ladakh administration on Friday announced that filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar has been declared tax-free in the Union Territory, citing the film’s extensive shooting across the region and its contribution to promoting Ladakh’s natural beauty. Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said the decision reflects the administration’s efforts to project Ladakh as a preferred destination for film production and tourism. He added that the Union Territory is in the process of formulating a new film policy and assured full institutional support to filmmakers choosing Ladakh as a shooting location. In a post on X, the Office…

02 Jan

MHA Restores Financial Approval Powers to Ladakh LG for Projects Up to ₹100 Crore

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiafinancial powers restored, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor, MHA order, Union Territories

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday restored the delegation of financial powers to the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, allowing appraisal and approval of projects worth up to ₹100 crore under the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules (DFPRs), 2024. In an official order, the ministry said the Centre has approved similar financial powers for Administrators and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories without legislatures. These include Ladakh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Lakshadweep. The order, issued by MHA Under Secretary Lendup Sherpa, stated that the approval of the…

02 Jan

Contaminated water confirmed behind Indore vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak; 9 dead, over 1,400 taken ill

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaContaminated Water, Indore

National Times Bureau :- A laboratory investigation has confirmed that contaminated drinking water was responsible for a severe vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital, claiming at least nine lives and affecting more than 1,400 people, officials said on Thursday. The outbreak originated in the Bhagirathpura area, raising serious concerns over water safety in a city that has consistently been ranked India’s cleanest for the past eight years. Leakage in pipeline led to contamination Indore’s Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO), Dr Madhav Prasad Hasani, said laboratory tests conducted by a city-based medical college confirmed contamination caused…

02 Jan

Dharamsala college student death: Professor, three students booked for ragging and sexual misconduct

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDeath, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, Ragging, Rape Case

National Times Bureau :- The death of a 19-year-old student of Government Degree College, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, has triggered widespread outrage after the police registered a case against a college professor and three students on charges of ragging, sexual misconduct, intimidation and acts allegedly linked to her deteriorating health and eventual death. An FIR has been lodged at the Dharamsala police station against Professor Ashok Kumar and three second-year students, Harshita, Aakriti, and Komolika, under Sections 75, 115(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 3 of the Himachal Pradesh Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Ragging) Act,…

01 Jan

Air India Grounds Pilot After Canadian Authorities Flag Fitness Concerns Ahead of Vancouver–Delhi Flight

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India, Canadian authorities, pilot grounded, Vancouver–Delhi flight

New Delhi, January 1, 2026: Air India on Thursday confirmed that one of its pilots has been taken off flying duties after Canadian authorities raised concerns over his fitness to operate a Vancouver–Delhi flight last month, leading to a last-minute delay. According to the airline, the incident occurred on December 23, 2025, when Flight AI186 from Vancouver to Delhi was preparing for departure. One of the cockpit crew members was deplaned shortly before take-off after Canadian authorities flagged issues related to the pilot’s fitness for duty. In a statement, Air India said the pilot was subjected to further inquiry by…

01 Jan

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Indian Air Force, Vice Chief of the Air Staff

New Delhi, January 1, 2026: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM PVSM AVSM VM on Thursday took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, marking a key leadership transition at Air Headquarters. The appointment was confirmed in an official statement issued by the Ministry of Defence. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Kapoor was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Flying Branch on December 6, 1986. Over a career spanning nearly four decades, he has established himself as an accomplished fighter pilot, a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat…