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18 Jun

No More Toll Hassles: Govt Launches Rs 3,000 Annual FASTag Pass for Highway Commuters

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingFASTag

New Delhi (National Times): In a first-of-its-kind move, the Government of India will roll out a FASTag-based Annual Toll Pass for non-commercial private vehicles starting August 15, 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced today. The pass, costing Rs 3,000, will be valid for 200 toll trips or one year, whichever comes first, across all National Highways in the country. It is exclusively meant for private cars, jeeps, and vans. The Annual Pass comes in response to widespread public frustration over frequent toll deductions and bottlenecks, particularly at plazas less than 60 km apart. “This policy is designed to eliminate those…

18 Jun

India Firmly Rejects Mediation on Kashmir, PM Modi Tells Trump in Phone Call

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that India has never accepted, and will never accept, any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. This strong message was conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump during a 35-minute phone call late Tuesday, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The conversation took place while PM Modi was in Canada for the G7 Summit and came at Trump’s request, primarily to discuss details of Operation Sindoor—India’s military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “Prime Minister Modi made it unequivocally clear that…

18 Jun

Grand Welcome for PM Modi by Indian Community in Calgary Amid Rainy Weather

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, G7 Summit, Narendra Modi

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartfelt show of unity and patriotism, the Indian community in Calgary gathered in large numbers today to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Despite the rainy and unfavorable weather conditions, the crowd remained enthusiastic and committed, waving Indian flags and wearing traditional Indian attire. The event served as a symbol of the strong bond between India and Canada, with participants expressing hope for improved diplomatic ties and peaceful cooperation between the two nations. The gathering was not only a gesture of welcome for Prime Minister Modi but also a call for harmony and solidarity among global…

18 Jun

Premier David Eby Calls for Terror Designation of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Amid Rising Threats in Canada

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, David Eby, Lawrence Bishnoi

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby is set to request that Prime Minister Mark Carney officially designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization in Canada, citing the group’s growing involvement in organized crime, extortion, and threats across multiple provinces. Speaking at a press briefing, Eby said the gang's escalating operations are no longer limited to isolated criminal acts but now represent a national security concern. "This gang poses a serious threat not only to B.C. but also to communities in Alberta and Ontario," Eby said. "We must give our law enforcement agencies every tool they need…

18 Jun

PM Modi Meets Mexican President at G7 Summit 2025, Advocates for Enhanced Bilateral Relations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, G7 Summit, Narendra Modi

Kananaskis (Rajeev Sharma): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened with Claudia Sheinbaum, the newly elected President of Mexico, on the margins of the G7 Summit 2025 in Canada. PM Modi extended warm felicitations to her on her historic victory, marking her as the first female President of Mexico in over two centuries. The leaders engaged in discussions to broaden India-Mexico cooperation across pivotal sectors, including agriculture, semiconductors, critical minerals, healthcare, and others. Both underscored the significance of fostering people-to-people ties and augmenting strategic engagement between the two democracies. Accompanying the Prime Minister were India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar…

17 Jun

Israel vs Iran War: Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ from Iran, Says “We Know Where Supreme Leader is Hiding”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Iran, Israel

Washington, D.C. (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump reignited tensions in the Middle East on Tuesday with a series of aggressive posts on his Truth Social platform, directly addressing Iran’s Supreme Leader and boasting about American military superiority. Trump claimed that the United States now enjoys “complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” dismissing the effectiveness of Tehran’s air defense systems. “Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it,” he wrote, “but it doesn’t compare to American-made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA.” In…

17 Jun

Prime Minister Carney meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, G7 Summit

Kananaskis, Alberta (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.Prime Minister Carney outlined his government’s strategy to revitalize, rearm, and reinvest in the Canadian Armed Forces – achieving the NATO 2 percent target this year and expediting investments in subsequent years. "Great to be in Canada for the G7 summit. Thanks so much to Mark J Carney for the warm welcome and good discussion on NATO. Canada plays a key role in our Alliance. Looking forward to doing more together - investing more,…

17 Jun

IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Nagpur After Bomb Threat; All Passengers Safe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndiGo

Nagpur (National Times): An IndiGo flight en route from Muscat to Delhi via Kochi made an emergency landing at Nagpur airport on Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was received mid-air, prompting immediate security protocols. Flight 6E 2706, carrying passengers from Muscat, was diverted to Nagpur after the airline received a bomb threat, triggering a full emergency response. The aircraft landed safely and was swiftly moved to an isolated bay for security inspection. “All passengers have been safely deboarded, and standard bomb threat protocols are being followed. As of now, nothing suspicious has been found,” said Lohit Matani, DCP Nagpur,…

17 Jun

Air India Flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London Cancelled Due to Technical Glitch

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAir India

Ahmedabad (National Times): Air India’s highly anticipated flight AI 159 from Ahmedabad to London was cancelled on Tuesday due to a technical issue, causing disruption for passengers and raising fresh concerns just days after a recent aviation mishap. The flight, which was scheduled to be the first London-bound service since the recent Air India crash that drew national attention, was to be operated by an aircraft that had arrived earlier in the day from Delhi. However, shortly before boarding, engineers detected a technical fault in the aircraft, prompting the airline to ground the plane as a safety precaution. “Flight AI…

17 Jun

Donald Trump Denies Ceasefire Motive Behind G7 Departure, Slams Macron in Social Media Post

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Emmanuel Macron

Washington D.C. (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a fiery clarification regarding his early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada, directly contradicting statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron. In a post shared Tuesday morning on his social media platform, Trump refuted Macron’s claim that the trip back to Washington was intended to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. "Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!" Trump wrote…