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15 Feb

Om Birla to Represent India at Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In Ceremony in Dhaka

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh government, Emmanuel Macron, Narendra Modi, Om Birla, Tarique Rahman

New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17, the government announced on Sunday.An official statement said Birla’s participation reflects the “deep and enduring friendship” between India and Bangladesh and reaffirms New Delhi’s commitment to democratic processes in the neighbourhood. Bangladesh had formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the ceremony. However, Modi will be engaged in bilateral talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on the same day. He will also attend the India-AI Impact Summit…

15 Feb

Marco Rubio Says India Committed to Stop Additional Russian Oil Purchases; New Delhi Reiterates ‘National Interest’ Will Guide Procurement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India Russian oil, Marco Rubio, Munich Security Conference, Russia-Ukraine war, US-India trade deal

New York/New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India has committed to stop buying additional Russian oil, days after New Delhi maintained that “national interests” would remain the guiding factor in its energy procurement decisions. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, Rubio said, “In our conversations with India, we’ve gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil.” He was responding to a question related to the Russia-Ukraine war and the sanctions imposed on Moscow. The remarks come shortly after US President Donald Trump, while announcing a trade deal with New Delhi…

15 Feb

Canada, Denmark Sign Defence Pact to Boost Arctic and NATO Cooperation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsArctic security Canada, Canada Denmark defence agreement, Munich Security Conference 2026, NATO cooperation Canada Denmark

Munich (Rajeev Sharma): Canada and Denmark have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening security ties and enhancing coordination in the Arctic and across the transatlantic region. Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) alongside defence representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands during the Munich Security Conference on Friday, according to a statement from the Department of National Defence. The agreement outlines expanded collaboration in key areas including defence innovation, industrial partnerships, logistics support, and joint efforts in personnel exchange, training, military exercises and education. Officials said the pact reflects a shared…

15 Feb

Karnataka Student’s Body Recovered in US; Indian Mission Assures Support to Family

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsKarnataka

California (Rajeev Sharma): The body of a 22-year-old Indian student who had been reported missing in the United States earlier this week has been recovered, officials confirmed. Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a postgraduate student from Karnataka, was pursuing a Master of Science degree at the University of California, Berkeley. He had been untraceable since Monday, triggering concern among his peers and family members back home. Local police had launched a search operation and appealed to the public for any information that could help locate him. During the search, his backpack — containing his passport and laptop — was reportedly found outside a…

14 Feb

Mohali youth dies in Mexico after alleged agent fraud; body brought home after four-month legal battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsDied, Mexico, Mohali, Youth

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old man from Samgoli village in Mohali died in Mexico after allegedly being kept without proper food and water, while trying to reach the United States through the illegal “donkey route.” His body remained in a Mexican mortuary for nearly four months due to documentation fraud, before finally being brought back to India. The deceased, identified as Hardeep Singh, had left his home in July 2024 with hopes of earning in US dollars and supporting his family. According to relatives, the family paid nearly Rs 38 lakh to travel agents who promised to send him…

13 Feb

Indian woman Sarabjit Kaur, now Noor Fatima, reunites With Pakistani husband after shelter stay

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsPakistan, Sarabjit Kaur

National Times Bureau :- Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian national from Kapurthala in Punjab who married a Pakistani citizen during her visit to Pakistan as part of a Sikh jatha, has now reached the home of her husband, Nasir Hussain, after being released from a women’s shelter facility. Speculation had been circulating in recent weeks about her possible return to India. However, following her release from a shelter home in Pakistan, videos surfaced showing her expressing happiness and confidence about her decision to stay with her husband. Speaking to local media, Sarabjit Kaur, also known as Noor Fatima Hussain, shared her…

13 Feb

Porter Airlines Plane Slides Off Runway at Halifax Airport, All On Board Safe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World News

Halifax (Bureau): A Porter Airlines Embraer E195 aircraft experienced a runway excursion while landing at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, prompting an immediate response from airport emergency crews. The jet came to rest off the paved surface of the runway, leading to temporary operational disruptions as authorities secured the area and assessed the situation. Airport officials confirmed that all passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the aircraft, and no serious injuries were reported. Emergency services remained on site as precautionary measures, while airport operations were briefly affected during the response. An investigation is expected to determine the factors that contributed…

12 Feb

Spain Announces Landmark Plan to Regularize 500,000 Undocumented Migrants

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsSpain

National Times Bureau :- In a sweeping immigration reform move, Spain has announced plans to grant legal status to nearly 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the most significant regularization initiatives in Europe in recent years. The decision is expected to benefit thousands of Indian nationals, including a substantial number from Punjab, who have been living in the country without formal documentation. Under the proposed framework, applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria. Authorities have indicated that individuals seeking legal status must have no criminal record and must demonstrate continuous residence in Spain for a stipulated period prior to the cut-off…

12 Feb

$29 Million Compensation Finalised in Fatal Seattle Crash Involving Indian Student

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsSeattle

Seattle (Rajeev Sharma): Nearly three years after a tragic road accident claimed the life of Indian graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula, the City of Seattle has agreed to pay $29 million to her family in a legal settlement. Kandula, 23, was pursuing a master’s degree in information systems at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus when she was struck by a police patrol vehicle in January 2023. The officer driving the car, Kevin Dave, was en route to attend to a reported drug overdose and was travelling at a speed of up to 119 km/h in an area where the limit was 40…

11 Feb

U.S. FAA Chief Signals Breakthrough as Canada Moves Toward Certifying Delayed Gulfstream Jets

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, World NewsBombardier Global Express, Donald Trump, FAA, Gulfstream certification, Transport Canada, U.S.-Canada trade tensions

Washington/Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): — The head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday that Canada is expected to move forward with certifying certain Gulfstream business jets whose approval has been stalled for several years, potentially easing tensions between the two countries over aircraft regulation. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told reporters on Capitol Hill that discussions with Canadian authorities had led to progress. “I think we've resolved the issues with Canada,” Bedford said following meetings with lawmakers. He added that Transport Canada was anticipated to announce certification decisions regarding the U.S.-manufactured Gulfstream aircraft later this week. Transport Canada confirmed…