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14 Jul

Big Blow to Punjab: Supreme Court Quashes Appointment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians

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New Delhi/Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant setback to Punjab’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the appointments of 1,158 college faculty members, including 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians, across government colleges in the state. The apex court’s decision comes in response to writ petitions filed by aggrieved candidates, who raised serious concerns about irregularities and procedural lapses in the recruitment process. The petitioners alleged that merit-based norms were violated, and the recruitment was carried out without involving the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), which is the constitutionally mandated body for such appointments. The Supreme…

14 Jul

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh Appointed as New Governor of Haryana; Rashtrapati Bhavan Announces Key Changes

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New Delhi (National Times): In a significant reshuffle of gubernatorial appointments, President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) from the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh and approved several new appointments across states and Union Territories. As per an official statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the Governor of Haryana. A seasoned academic and former university administrator, Prof. Ghosh's appointment marks a key change in the Raj Bhavan leadership in the northern state. Alongside the Haryana appointment, the President also approved the following:…

14 Jul

Kentucky Church Shooting: Two Women Killed, Suspect Shot Dead by Police

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Lexington, Kentucky (National Times): A tragic shooting incident on Sunday morning at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, left two women dead and two men injured. The suspect responsible was later shot and killed by law enforcement, according to CNN, citing local officials. The series of events began around 11:35 a.m. ET when a Kentucky State Police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle on Terminal Drive near Blue Grass Airport after a license plate reader alert. During the stop, the officer was shot by the suspect, who then fled the scene, carjacked another vehicle, and drove roughly…

14 Jul

Saina Nehwal Announces Separation from Parupalli Kashyap After Nearly Seven Years of Marriage

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New Delhi (National Times): Indian badminton icon and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has confirmed her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap, bringing an end to their nearly seven-year-long marriage. The announcement came via Saina’s official Instagram account, where she posted a heartfelt note acknowledging the mutual decision. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing—for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our…

14 Jul

Veteran Actress B. Saroja Devi Passes Away at 87, Leaves Behind a Timeless Legacy

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Chennai (National Times): Indian cinema has lost one of its most iconic stars. Veteran actress B. Saroja Devi, affectionately known as “Abhinaya Saraswathi,” breathed her last on Monday morning at the age of 87. A legendary presence in the South Indian film industry, Saroja Devi’s illustrious career spanned over seven decades, with more than 200 films to her credit across Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Saroja Devi made her debut at the age of 17 with the Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955. Her rise to fame was meteoric, especially after her role opposite M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) in the…

14 Jul

Chandigarh-Manali Highway Closed Again After Fresh Landslide Near Mandi

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Mandi (National Times): The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway (NH-3) has been closed once again following a fresh landslide near Char Meel in Mandi district, causing major disruptions for travelers and residents alike. The highway had only reopened yesterday after remaining blocked for 28 hours due to a previous landslide in the region. However, a fresh landslide early this morning forced authorities to shut the road down once again, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides of the blockage. Officials from the Mandi district administration confirmed that the landslide occurred due to continuous rainfall and loosened soil in the hilly terrain.…

13 Jul

SGPC Convenes Special Session on August 5 to Discuss Takht Sahibans Protocol

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Amritsar (National Times): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced a special meeting of its members on August 5, 2025, to discuss matters related to etiquette and protocol at the Takht Sahibans, the five temporal seats of Sikh authority. SGPC Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan confirmed that the session will be chaired by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, and formal invitations to all committee members were issued on July 11. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM at the SGPC headquarters located in Teja Singh Samundri Hall, Amritsar. According to Mannan, the core focus will be to review…

13 Jul

Railways to Install CCTV Cameras in Coaches to Enhance Passenger Safety

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New Delhi (National Times): Following the successful installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, the Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches. This move will significantly improve passenger safety. Miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With cameras, such incidents will significantly reduce. To preserve the privacy of passengers, CCTV cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors. The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the progress of CCTV Cameras’ installation in locomotives and coaches. The meeting held on…

13 Jul

Dr. Sharath K. Rao Conferred Honorary FRCP by Royal College of Physicians, London for Exemplary Leadership in Health and Medical Management

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Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao K, noted orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader, has been conferred with the honorary Doctorate (FRCP) by the Royal College in recognition of his pioneering contributions to Medical Leadership and Health Management. The prestigious honour was formally conferred during a ceremony held on July 8 at the Royal College in London. Dr. Sharath K. Rao Conferred Honorary FRCP by Royal College of Physicians, London for Exemplary Leadership in Health and Medical Management Dr. Rao currently serves as the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a position he has held since 2023.…

13 Jul

India Poised to Become Global Air Cargo Hub – ACFI & ASCELA Insights Chart Roadmap for 2030 in its Knowledge Paper

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Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) and ASCELA Insights today released the knowledge paper titled 'India's Air Cargo Horizon - Seizing Global Reroutes, Regional Dominance and Resilience', which unveils a transformative vision to position India as a global air cargo hub. The knowledge paper was released today at the 4th ACFI Annual Conclave in New Delhi. With India's air cargo volumes projected to triple to 10 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030, the paper highlights the sectors rapid evolution, driven by the e-commerce boom, policy momentum, greenfield infrastructure and rising demand for high-value cargo, such as pharmaceuticals and perishables.…