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16 Jan

Punjabi actress Mandy Takhar, husband Shekhar Kaushal granted mutual divorce

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingMandy Takhar

National Times Bureau :- Punjabi film actress Mandy Takhar has officially ended her marriage with Shekhar Kaushal through mutual consent, with the Saket Court in Delhi approving their divorce on Friday. The development brings a close to their brief marital journey. Mandy and Shekhar had tied the knot in 2024, but reports suggest that the couple had been living separately since last year due to personal differences. On Friday, the duo filed a joint petition for mutual divorce, which was promptly approved by the court. Mandy’s lawyer, Advocate Ishaan Mukherjee, confirmed the court’s decision to IANS but refrained from sharing…

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16 Jan

BJP Poised for Punjab Push as Five Senior Leaders Expected to Join Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a development that could alter political alignments in Punjab, five seasoned politicians are expected to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party later today, according to sources familiar with the plans. The group is said to include a former Member of Parliament, a former legislator and two individuals who earlier served as Officers on Special Duty to senior political figures in the state. Their induction is likely to take place in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, underscoring the significance the BJP is attaching to the move. Although the party has not yet disclosed…

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16 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Export Crisis, Urges Centre to Act on Stalled Basmati Shipments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingKultar Singh Sandhwan

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With geopolitical tensions involving Iran disrupting trade routes, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has approached the Prime Minister seeking immediate intervention to address mounting losses faced by the state’s Basmati rice sector. Sandhwan said consignments valued at more than ₹2,000 crore are currently held up due to the crisis, leaving exporters unable to receive payments and triggering a chain reaction across the agricultural economy. He noted that the uncertainty has already begun to reflect in domestic markets, where Basmati prices in mandis are witnessing a steady decline. Calling the situation alarming, the Speaker said farmers,…

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16 Jan

Massive Fire Breaks Out at Construction Site in Conrich, East of Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A large fire erupted at a construction site on Durham Way, just off Range Road 285 in Conrich, east of Calgary, prompting an urgent response from local fire crews. Thick smoke and towering flames were visible from a considerable distance as firefighters worked aggressively to contain and extinguish the blaze. Emergency crews battled the fire for several hours, focusing on preventing it from spreading to nearby properties and open areas. No injuries have been reported so far, and officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the fire. RCMP also responded to the scene to assist fire…

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16 Jan

Skyscanner Launches a Smarter Way to Find 2026's Cheapest Destinations: NEW Cheapest Destination Planner

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Indians are stepping into 2026 with their bags half-packed and wanderlust switched on, but planning the perfect trip is proving more challenging than ever. According to leading global travel app Skyscanner, 84% of Indian travellers are considering international trips this year, signalling a strong appetite to explore. However, with uncertainty over fares, timing, and an overwhelming array of choices, 81% admit that booking travel for 2026 feels daunting. Responding to these real planning pain points, Skyscanner revealed its Top 10 Cheapest Destinations for Indian Travellers in 2026, alongside the launch of a NEW Cheapest Destination Planner designed to simplify value-led…

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16 Jan

BPCL Leads Nationwide Push to Expand PNG and CNG Adoption

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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), is leading PNG Drive 2.0, a nationwide, industry-led initiative to accelerate the adoption of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across households, transport, and industrial and commercial segments.   BPCL Leads Nationwide Push to Expand PNG and CNG Adoption   Anchored by a unified industry theme “Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG – Jiyo Non-Stop Zindagi”. PNG Drive 2.0 reflects the collective commitment of the City Gas Distribution (CGD) industry, under the guidance of the…

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16 Jan

Headsup B2B Secures Mandate for 40+ MW of Solar Panels and Ancillary Products Across Rajasthan and Jharkhand

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Headsup B2B, a tech-enabled B2B procurement and supply platform, has secured mandates for the supply of 40+ MW of solar panels and ancillary products across multiple projects in Rajasthan and Jharkhand. With an aggregated supply value of approximately Rs. 85 Crore, the execution is scheduled over the upcoming six months, reinforcing its role in India’s renewable energy ecosystem!   The Headsup B2B team at the company’s New Delhi office   The supplies will support a mix of utility-scale solar projects as well as institutional and commercial solar installations under government-backed programmes, including deployments aligned with the PM KUSUM scheme and…

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16 Jan

Harvest Gold Becomes Official Breakfast Partner for Delhi Capitals Women's Team in 2026

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Harvest Gold, Delhi NCR’s #1 bread brand, a part of the world's largest baked food company, Grupo Bimbo, has announced its association with the Delhi Capitals Women’s team as the Official Breakfast Partner for their Women’s team in 2026. As part of this partnership, Harvest Gold aims to celebrate the spirit of women’s cricket while deepening its engagement with consumers through a mix of on-ground, on-pack and digital initiatives.   Fueling champions with a power- packed start to the day Harvest Gold will feature Delhi Capitals branding on select hero SKUs, including its popular range of breads, burger buns, pavs…

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16 Jan

Campus Enters Athleisure Apparel, Extends Canvas of Self-Expression for Youth

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Campus Activewear, one of India’s largest sports and athleisure footwear brands, today announced its entry into the athleisure apparel category marking natural evolution of the brand’s philosophy into a larger canvas of youth self-expression. This launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s illustrious journey, showcasing its commitment to innovation and diversification.   Campus Enters Athleisure Apparel, Extends Canvas of Self-Expression for Youth   Campus celebrates the bold, diverse, and ever-evolving spirit of India’s youth that shows up every day moving between ambition & downtime, structure & spontaneity, and individuality & community. The foray into athleisure apparel reflects this belief,…

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16 Jan

Rakesh Aggarwal Appointed Director General of National Investigation Agency

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRakesh Aggarwal

New Delhi ( Rajeev Sharma): In a major boost to India’s internal security and counter-terrorism framework, senior IPS officer Rakesh Aggarwal has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following the premature repatriation of outgoing NIA DG Sadanand Vasant Date to his parent cadre, Maharashtra. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IPS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, will hold the top post at the NIA until August 31, 2028, or…

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