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Congress Targets Haryana Govt Over Short Assembly Session, Flags Unemployment and Farmer Distress
19 Dec

Congress Targets Haryana Govt Over Short Assembly Session, Flags Unemployment and Farmer Distress

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Congress MLA Jassi Petwar on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Haryana government over the brief three-day winter session of the Vidhan Sabha, alleging that it was deliberately curtailed to evade tough questions from the opposition. Speaking on the first day of the session, Petwar claimed the BJP-led government was “afraid of the Congress” and had failed to address pressing issues facing the state. He accused the government of poor performance on unemployment, law and order, and farmer welfare, pointing out that Haryana currently ranks high in unemployment figures. Referring to official claims, Petwar said…
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VB-G RAM G Bill Triggers Sharp Divide in Parliament Over Rural Employment Reform
19 Dec

VB-G RAM G Bill Triggers Sharp Divide in Parliament Over Rural Employment Reform

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- The passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, replacing the MGNREGA framework, sparked intense political confrontation in Parliament, exposing deep divisions between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over rural welfare. The legislation, approved by both Houses amid protests, raises the guaranteed employment entitlement for rural households from 100 to 125 days. Opposition parties, including the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, accused the government of pushing the Bill through in haste and diluting long-standing safeguards for labourers. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi termed the move a “blot…
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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Five Judges for Chief Justice Posts Across High Courts
18 Dec

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Five Judges for Chief Justice Posts Across High Courts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
New Delhi, December 18, 2025: The Supreme Court collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of five judges as Chief Justices of different High Courts across the country, according to sources familiar with the decision.The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, took the decision during a meeting held earlier in the day. The recommendations have been forwarded to the Centre for further action.Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta of the Allahabad High Court has been recommended for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court following the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on January 9.Justice Revati P.…
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Legendary Sculptor Ram Sutar, Creator of Statue of Unity, Passes Away at 100
18 Dec

Legendary Sculptor Ram Sutar, Creator of Statue of Unity, Passes Away at 100

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, December 18, 2025: Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, the visionary artist behind the world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, passed away late Wednesday night at his residence in Noida. He was 100 and had been battling age-related health issues, his family confirmed.Announcing the veteran sculptor’s demise, his son Anil Sutar said Ram Sutar breathed his last around midnight on December 17. Expressing grief in a statement issued on Thursday, the family said the country had lost one of its greatest artistic minds.Born on February 19, 1925, in Gondur village of Maharashtra’s Dhule district, Sutar grew…
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Oman Honours PM Modi With Highest Civilian Award, Marking 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties
18 Dec

Oman Honours PM Modi With Highest Civilian Award, Marking 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
Muscat, December 18, 2025: Oman on Thursday conferred its highest national honour, the First Class of the Order of Oman, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.The prestigious decoration has earlier been awarded to eminent global figures, including Queen Elizabeth II, former Japanese Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela and King Abdullah II of Jordan, underscoring its international significance.With this recognition, Prime Minister Modi has now received 29 international honours. The award follows closely on the heels of Ethiopia conferring its highest civilian distinction, the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,…
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Two school buses collide due to dense fog in Mohali; driver, children sustain injuries
18 Dec

Two school buses collide due to dense fog in Mohali; driver, children sustain injuries

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Dense fog and extremely low visibility triggered massive road traffic disruptions. Two school buses collided on the Chandigarh highway near Kurali in Mohali on Thursday morning due to dense fog. One bus was coming from Kurali, while the other was heading towards Kurali on the wrong side, leading to the collision. Five people, including the drivers of both buses, were injured in the accident and were immediately rushed to the hospital. According to the eyewitnesses, one bus was coming from the Kurali side, while the other was moving towards Kurali in the wrong direction. Visibility at…
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Air India Express Jet Makes Precautionary Touchdown in Kochi
18 Dec

Air India Express Jet Makes Precautionary Touchdown in Kochi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
Kochi (Rajeev Sharma): An Air India Express flight en route from Saudi Arabia to Kerala was forced to change course on Thursday after a mechanical concern was reported during the final phase of the journey. The aircraft, which had departed Jeddah for Kozhikode with about 160 passengers on board, was redirected to Kochi as a safety measure. Officials at Cochin International Airport confirmed that the diversion was prompted by a suspected malfunction involving the aircraft’s landing gear. Anticipating the arrival, airport authorities activated emergency response systems and positioned fire and medical teams along the runway. The aircraft landed without incident…
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Older Vehicles Stopped at Delhi Borders as Pollution Curbs Intensify
18 Dec

Older Vehicles Stopped at Delhi Borders as Pollution Curbs Intensify

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s entry points saw heightened enforcement on Thursday morning as dense smog blanketed the region and air quality slipped to dangerous levels. At the DND Flyway near the Chilla border, visibility dropped sharply, with pollution readings touching the upper end of the “hazardous” scale. In response, authorities activated strict checks under the highest stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Teams from the Delhi Transport Department and Traffic Police were deployed along border crossings to screen vehicles entering the capital. Officials said privately owned and commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI…
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Delhi bans entry of old cars starting today, no fuel without pollution certificate
18 Dec

Delhi bans entry of old cars starting today, no fuel without pollution certificate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau :- Vehicles that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entering the national capital starting today, as the Delhi government steps up its anti-pollution drive. In addition, fuel stations will refuse service to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The restriction on non-BS-VI vehicles is expected to affect nearly 12 lakh vehicles that enter Delhi daily from neighbouring cities such as Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida. This includes more than 4 lakh vehicles from Noida, around 2 lakh from Gurugram, and about 5.5 lakh from Ghaziabad. To enforce the rules,…
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Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit
18 Dec

Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Parts of Punjaba and Chandigarh experienced season's first spell of dense fog on Wednesday dropping the visibility to as low as 150 metre.  As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), fog season has officially started in the city and is expected to get worse in the coming days. An orange alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. According to the IMD observatory in Sector 39, visibility stood at 800 metres at 5.30 am but deteriorated sharply to 150 metres by 8.30 am, before improving to 3,500 metres by 11.30 am. Fog is termed dense when visibility…
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