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20 Dec

Five Rajdhani Express coaches derail after collision in Assam, eight elephants killed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAccident, Assam, Death, Elephants, Train

National Times Bureau :- A train accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in Assam’s Hojai district when the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd of elephants. The impact killed eight elephants and injured one, while five coaches of the train were derailed. No human casualties have been reported so far. The incident took place around 2.15 am in the Jamunamukh–Kampur section under the Lumding Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway. According to NF Railway, the elephants suddenly appeared on the track, prompting the loco pilot to apply the emergency brakes. Despite this, the animals struck the…

20 Dec

Seven arrested over Hindu man’s lynching in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBangladesh, Big news

National Times Bureau :- At least seven suspects have been arrested in the case of lynching and killing a Hindu man, Dipu Das over allegations of blasphemy. "In the incident of beating to death Sanatan Dharma adherent youth Dipu Chandra Das (27) in Valuka, Mymensingh, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven individuals as suspects. The arrested individuals are— Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain, Md. Manik Mia, 4 Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alomgir Hossain, and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon. RAB-14 conducted operations at various locations and arrested the aforementioned suspects," the Chief Advisor wrote on…

20 Dec

Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case

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National Times Bureau :- A special court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case. The case revolves around a high-value Bulgari jewellery set gifted to former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan by the Saudi crown prince during an official visit by the former first couple in May 2021. Authorities allege that the set was later purchased at a significantly undervalued price. The verdict was delivered by Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand during proceedings held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail,…

20 Dec

US Forces Carry Out Broad Retaliatory Operation Against ISIS Targets in Syria

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States military conducted an expansive series of strikes across central Syria on Friday, hitting dozens of locations linked to the Islamic State group in response to a recent deadly attack on American personnel, US officials confirmed. The operation marked a significant escalation in US military action against the extremist organisation, which continues to pose a security threat despite losing its territorial stronghold years ago. American authorities said the strikes were designed to weaken ISIS’s operational capabilities and prevent further attacks on US and allied forces in the region. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission,…

19 Dec

Romanian Court Sentences Rapper Wiz Khalifa to Nine Months in Prison Over Cannabis Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, World NewsBeach Please festival, cannabis possession case, Romania court, Wiz Khalifa

Los Angeles/Constanta: A Romanian appellate court has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison in connection with a drug possession case linked to a music festival performance in July 2024, according to a report by People magazine.The ruling was delivered by the Constanta Court of Appeal, which found the Grammy-nominated artist guilty of possessing illegal drugs for personal use without authorisation. Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, was arrested last year after Romanian authorities alleged that he carried and consumed cannabis during his performance at the ‘Beach, Please!’ music festival in Costinesti.Investigators said the rapper…

19 Dec

Bangladesh Sees Escalating Protests After Student Figure’s Killing Ahead of February Vote

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsBangladesh

Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Bangladesh is witnessing a sharp rise in political unrest following the death of Sharif Osman bin Hadi, a student activist whose killing has triggered demonstrations, vandalism and arson in multiple cities, further complicating the country’s already fragile pre-election environment. Hadi, who played a key role in the youth-led platform Inquilab Moncho, died amid clashes that quickly spiralled into wider violence. Several media organisations were targeted during the unrest, with protesters setting fire to offices and vehicles, prompting condemnation from journalists’ groups and civil society leaders. The turmoil comes as the nation prepares for parliamentary elections slated for…

17 Dec

Louvre Strike Continues as Staff Extend Walkout Over Security and Staffing Concerns

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsCulture Ministry, Louvre strike, Paris museum, security lapses, staff protest

Paris, December 17, 2025: Employees of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday voted to extend their ongoing strike, deepening uncertainty over the reopening of the world’s most visited museum amid mounting concerns over chronic understaffing, deteriorating infrastructure and security lapses.The decision was taken at a general assembly earlier in the day, where workers unanimously backed the continuation of the walkout that began earlier this week. The museum, which was closed on Tuesday for its regular weekly shutdown, remained in limbo on Wednesday as authorities assessed whether enough staff were available to safely open the galleries.Visitors holding pre-booked tickets were seen waiting…

17 Dec

US extends travel ban to seven more countries, tightens curbs on 39 nations citing national security

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National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding America’s travel ban and entry restrictions, citing concerns over national security, public safety, inadequate vetting systems and high visa overstay rates. The order adds 20 more countries and Palestinians to the existing list, taking the total number of affected nations to 39. According to a White House fact sheet, a complete travel ban has been imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, as well as on Palestinians holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. Laos and Sierra Leone, which earlier faced partial restrictions,…

16 Dec

Bondi Beach Shooting: Telangana Police Say Suspect Sajid Akram Had No India Link to Radicalisation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAustralia terror, Bondi Beach shooting, Hyderabad, Sajid Akram, Telangana Police

Hyderabad/Australia, December 16, 2025: One of the suspects in the deadly mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach has been identified as Sajid Akram, a native of Hyderabad, Telangana Police confirmed on Tuesday, while ruling out any connection between his radicalisation and India.In an official statement, the office of the Telangana Director General of Police said Sajid Akram had migrated to Australia nearly 27 years ago and had only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad. The police clarified that there was no evidence to suggest that the radicalisation of Sajid Akram or his son, Naveed Akram, was influenced by any…

15 Dec

Father and Son Identified in Deadly Attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsSydney’

Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): Australian investigators have confirmed that a mass shooting at a Jewish cultural gathering near Sydney’s Bondi Beach was carried out by two related suspects, a father and his son, ruling out the involvement of any additional assailants. New South Wales Police said the violence erupted on Sunday evening during a Hanukkah event held in a park close to the popular beachfront. The gathering, attended by about 1,000 people, turned chaotic when gunfire broke out, forcing crowds to run for safety along the shoreline and into nearby streets. Authorities said the older suspect, aged 50, was shot and…