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30 Jun

Delhi Govt Includes Takht Damdama Sahib as 5th Sikh Takht in Delhi Gurdwara Act After 54 Years

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New Delhi (National Times): Delhi Government has included Takhat Sri Damdama Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab as the 5th Sikh Takhat after 54 years since Delhi Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1971 came into existence.President of Dashmesh Sewa Society and former member of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Mr Inder Mohan Singh said that the Delhi Legislative Assembly passed this amendment bill on January 4, 2022 and thereafter sent to the Central Government on January 2022 for the consent of the President of India, despite that it was decided in principle in the year 2015 to implement this amendment.He said that…

29 Jun

India Dismisses Pakistan’s Allegation Over Deadly Waziristan Suicide Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Pakistan

New Delhi/Islamabad (National Times): India on Sunday strongly rejected accusations from Pakistan linking it to a deadly suicide car bombing that struck North Waziristan, calling the claims baseless and made “with contempt.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi issued a stern statement in response to remarks from the Pakistan Army, which blamed India for the June 28 blast that killed at least 14 soldiers and injured over two dozen others. “We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame India for the attack in Waziristan on 28 June. We reject this statement with…

29 Jun

Russia Launches Deadliest Airstrike Yet on Ukraine, Fires 537 Aerial Weapons Nationwide

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Kiev (National Times): Russia unleashed its most devastating airstrike on Ukraine since the war began, launching a massive overnight aerial assault that Kyiv officials have described as the deadliest so far in the three-year conflict. According to Ukrainian military sources, Russia launched a total of 537 aerial weapons, including 477 drones and 60 missiles, across the country late Saturday night into Sunday morning. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that 249 of these were intercepted, while 226 were neutralized through electronic jamming. “This was the largest air attack on Ukraine to date,” confirmed Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force Command,…

29 Jun

Neeru Bajwa’s Cryptic Instagram Post Fuels Speculation Amid ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Controversy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, TrendingDiljit Dosanjh, neeru bajwa, Sardaar Ji 3

Mumbai/Chandigarh (National Times): Popular Punjabi actress Neeru Bajwa has sparked widespread speculation after a cryptic Instagram post suggested she may be distancing herself from her latest film, Sardaar Ji 3, amid mounting backlash over the film's casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Just three days before the overseas release of Sardaar Ji 3, Bajwa shared a thought-provoking quote on Instagram: “Sometimes it’s better to lose and do the right thing, than to win and do the wrong thing. Time to go home ❤️” The post, simple yet emotionally charged, has prompted fans and industry watchers to question her current stance…

29 Jun

Simranjit Singh Mann Condemns Protests Against Diljit Dosanjh’s Film, Calls It an Attack on Sikh and Punjabi Identity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingDiljit Dosanjh, Punjab, Simranjit singh Mann

Amritsar (National Times): Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) President Simranjit Singh Mann has issued a strong condemnation of the protests surrounding Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming film ‘Sardar Ji 3’, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Mann called the controversy an unjustified attack on Sikhism, the Gurmukhi script, and Punjabi culture, framing it as an extension of political agendas targeting minority identities. “This protest is not just against a film, but against the symbols of Sikh identity – the turban, the Gurmukhi script, and Punjabi art,” Mann stated, denouncing the opposition in the strongest terms. He emphasized that cinema is a…

28 Jun

Neighbourhood specialist, spy craft master Parag Jain appointed new RAW chief

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New Delhi (National Times): Parag Jain, one of the brains behind the meticulous planning of 'Operation Sindoor', has been appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), according to an official order issued here on Saturday.The two-year tenure of Jain, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the 1989 batch of the Punjab cadre, officially begins on July 1. He takes over from Ravi Sinha, who retires on June 30."The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Parag Jain, IPS to the post of Secretary, Research & Analysis Wing (R&AW) under Cabinet…

28 Jun

Prada Admits Indian Inspiration Behind Sandal Design After Kolhapuri Chappal Row

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trendingcultural appropriation, Kolhapuri chappals, Maharashtra artisans, Prada

Mumbai, June 29, 2025 — Italian luxury fashion giant Prada has acknowledged that its men’s sandals showcased in the brand’s 2026 fashion show were “inspired” by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear, following a backlash in India over the use of designs resembling Kolhapuri chappals without credit.Prada’s statement comes after the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) raised concerns about the fashion house’s depiction of the sandals simply as “leather sandals,” omitting any reference to their Indian roots. The omission sparked outrage among India’s fashion community and artisans in western Maharashtra, who accused Prada of cultural appropriation.“Kolhapuri Chappals represent centuries-old…

28 Jun

British Columbia Releases 2024 Provincial Nominee Program Report: 8,000 Nominations Issued

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Vancouver (Richa Walia): The Government of British Columbia has published its annual report for the 2024 Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), offering detailed insights into how the province allocated its 8,000 nominations for permanent residence, the occupations of selected candidates, median salaries, and country of origin data. According to the report, British Columbia utilized the entirety of its federal nomination allocation for the year. Of the 8,000 nominations, a significant 99% (7,972 nominations) were made through the Skills Immigration (SI) stream, targeted toward workers with the qualifications and experience needed to support B.C.’s economic priorities. The remaining 28 nominations were…

28 Jun

Shefali Jariwala, ‘Kaanta Laga’ Sensation and Bigg Boss 13 Star, Passes Away at 42

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Mumbai (National Times): The entertainment industry is in mourning after the sudden and untimely demise of actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala, who shot to fame with the iconic 2002 music video ‘Kaanta Laga’. She was 42. According to sources, Shefali was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai late Friday night by her husband Parag Tyagi, but was declared dead on arrival. The cause of death has not yet been made public. Her body has been moved to Cooper Hospital for postmortem examination. Police officials are currently present at her residence, questioning domestic staff, including the cook and house help,…

27 Jun

New School in US Named After Human Rights Icon Jaswant Singh Khalra, Aims to Inspire Future Generations

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California, USA (National Times): A new school named in honour of renowned Punjabi human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra was officially inaugurated in the United States, marking a significant tribute to his legacy. The opening ceremony was attended by his wife, Parmjit Kaur, and daughter, Navkiran Kaur Khalra, alongside a large gathering of community members and guests. Jaswant Singh Khalra, known globally for exposing mass human rights violations in Punjab during the 1980s and 1990s, continues to inspire social justice movements across the diaspora. The newly inaugurated school stands as a symbol of his enduring fight for truth, justice, and…