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29 Dec

Unnao sexual assault case: Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order granting bail to Kuldeep Sengar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBig news, Big update, Unnao Sexual Assault Case

National Times Bureau :- In a major setback, the Supreme Court has put a stay on Delhi High Court's verdict granting bail to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao sexual assault case and said he will not be released from jail. The next hearing is scheduled to take place in January. In his order to pause Kuldeep Sengar's bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "We have heard Solicitor General Mehta for the CBI and senior counsel for the convict. We find that several substantial questions of law arise. A counter-affidavit shall be filed…

29 Dec

Banke Bihari Temple Appeals to Devotees to Avoid Vrindavan Till 5 January Due to Heavy Crowd Rush

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingVrindavan

Vrindavan (Gurpreet Singh) : The management of the renowned Shri Banke Bihari Temple has issued a joint public advisory urging devotees to avoid visiting Vrindavan and the temple till 5 January, unless absolutely necessary. The appeal has been made in view of the expected massive influx of pilgrims during the New Year period, which often leads to extreme congestion in and around the temple. According to temple authorities, the narrow lanes surrounding the Banke Bihari Temple make crowd movement difficult during peak days. With lakhs of devotees arriving from different parts of the country, managing safety, darshan arrangements, and emergency…

29 Dec

Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh Raises Alarm; India Voices Concern, Seeks Protection for Minorities

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingBangladesh

Dhaka / New Delhi ( Rajeev Sharma/ Gurpreet Singh): Incidents of violence involving members of the Hindu minority community in Bangladesh have triggered serious concern in India and abroad, prompting diplomatic engagement by the Indian government and protests by civil society groups. While social media claims often describe large scale “slaughter” of Hindu families, there is no officially verified figure confirming mass killing of entire families. However, human rights groups and minority organisations have documented hundreds of violent incidents against Hindus, including murders, assaults, arson attacks on homes, vandalism of temples, threats, and forced displacement in different parts of Bangladesh…

28 Dec

BLO Found Dead in Bankura, Alleged Work Pressure Linked to Electoral Roll Revision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBankura, BLO death, Booth Level Officer, Electoral Roll Revision, Special Intensive Revision, West Bengal

Bankura, December 28, 2025: A Booth Level Officer was found dead in West Bengal’s Bankura district on Sunday, triggering allegations that intense work pressure linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may have contributed to the incident, police said. The body of Haradhan Mandal was recovered from a school premises in the Ranibandh block on Sunday morning. Mandal, a schoolteacher by profession, was serving as the Booth Level Officer for Booth No. 206 in the Rajakata area of the block. Police officials said a handwritten note bearing Mandal’s signature was found at the spot, in which he…

28 Dec

Operation Sindoor Symbolised India’s Resolve on Security in 2025, Says PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia2025 achievements, India security, Mann Ki Baat, Narendra Modi, Operation Sindoor

New Delhi, December 28, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said 2025 stood out as a year of proud milestones for India, with Operation Sindoor emerging as a defining symbol of the country’s uncompromising stance on national security. Addressing the final episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat for the year, Modi said India’s impact was visible across sectors, from defence and science to sports and culture. He said Operation Sindoor reflected the collective spirit of the nation, with people across the country expressing love and devotion towards Maa Bharti in their own ways. Operation Sindoor, the…

28 Dec

Adani Group Plans ₹1.8 Lakh Crore Defence Push with Focus on AI, Drones and Autonomous Warfare Systems

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAdani Defence & Aerospace, Adani Group, autonomous systems, defence manufacturing

New Delhi, December 28, 2025: Adani Group is planning to invest nearly ₹1.8 lakh crore in defence manufacturing next year, with a strong emphasis on unmanned and autonomous systems, advanced guided weapons and artificial intelligence-driven military platforms, sources said. The move is aimed at strengthening India’s future warfare capabilities, with the conglomerate positioning itself as a strategic anchor in the country’s defence ecosystem. Adani Defence & Aerospace made a significant transition in 2025 from extended planning cycles to rapid deployment, with several indigenously developed systems reportedly deployed during Operation Sindoor. Building on this momentum, the company is preparing to scale…

28 Dec

Indian National Wins £67,000 in UK Tribunal After KFC Dismissal Ruled Racially Discriminatory

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsKFC franchise, racial discrimination, UK employment tribunal, wrongful dismissal

London, December 28, 2025: An Indian national has been awarded nearly £67,000 in compensation after a UK employment tribunal ruled that he was wrongfully dismissed and subjected to racial discrimination by his manager at a KFC franchise outlet in south-east London. The tribunal found in favour of Madhesh Ravichandran, a native of Tamil Nadu, who had filed a case against Nexus Foods Limited, the company operating the West Wickham KFC outlet. Ravichandran alleged that he faced repeated racial abuse from his Sri Lankan Tamil manager, including being called a “slave” and hearing derogatory remarks such as “Indians are fraudsters”. In…

28 Dec

Dense Fog and Bad Weather Disrupt Flights, Indigo Cancels 57 Operations Across Major Airports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCancelled, Flights, India, IndiGo, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Severe fog and adverse weather conditions have forced Indigo Airlines to cancel 57 flights across various airports, causing widespread disruption for travelers. According to the airline’s official website, an additional 13 flights scheduled for Sunday have also been called off, primarily due to weather forecasts and operational constraints. Major airports affected include Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has designated the period from December 10 to February 10 as the “official fog period,” mandating that airlines deploy pilots trained for low-visibility operations and aircraft equipped with CAT-IIIB technology.…

28 Dec

NCB Declares Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Three Drug Traffickers in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, NCB

National Times Bureau :- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of three drug traffickers operating across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Two of the accused hail from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, while the third is reportedly linked to Moga in Punjab. The bureau has assured complete confidentiality for informants and has set a reward of ₹25,000 for each case. Citizens can provide information either via phone or by visiting the bureau’s office. This initiative underscores NCB’s ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking in the region and encourages public participation in law enforcement…

28 Dec

Dense smog engulfs Delhi as air quality nears ‘severe’ category; AQI breaches 300 mark

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National Times Bureau :- Air quality in the national capital continues to be hazardous, posing serious health risks to residents. On Sunday, Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 391, close to the ‘severe’ category, while several locations recorded levels above 400, data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed. Dense smog and fog have trapped pollutants in the air, sharply reducing visibility and disrupting daily routines as residents grapple with cold weather conditions. Among the worst-affected areas, Anand Vihar and Shadipur reported AQI levels of 445 each, followed by Nehru Nagar at 433, Patparganj at 425, Mundka at…