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Delhi acid attack case turns shocking: Survivor’s own father accused of plotting assault

Delhi acid attack case turns shocking: Survivor’s own father accused of plotting assault

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking turn of events, the father of a 20-year-old Delhi University student, who had reportedly been attacked with acid, was arrested on Monday in a rape case after admitting to having staged the assault to frame another man, Jitender, according to sources. The accused, identified as Akil Khan, was taken into custody after Jitender’s wife accused him of sexually assaulting her and sharing her obscene photos with her husband. She filed a rape complaint, prompting police to register an FIR. To escape the allegations, investigators said, Akil and his daughter fabricated the acid attack…
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Five killed, several injured as speeding SUV mows down pedestrians in Agra

Five killed, several injured as speeding SUV mows down pedestrians in Agra

National Times Bureau :-  In a tragic incident, a speeding SUV ran over pedestrians killing five people and leaving two injured on Saturday, said  police officials.  According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Shesh Mani Upadhyay, five critically injured persons were rushed to Sarojini Naidu Medical College, where doctors declared all five brought dead. The deceased have been identified as Babli (33), Bhanu Pratap (25), Kamal (23), Krishna (20), and Bantesh (21). Police said Bhanu Pratap worked as a parcel delivery agent for a private company. The eyewitnesses revealed that the speeding car rammed into a divider before veering off…
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Advertising Icon Piyush Pandey, Creator of India’s Most Iconic Campaigns, Passes Away at 70

Advertising Icon Piyush Pandey, Creator of India’s Most Iconic Campaigns, Passes Away at 70

National Times Bureau :- Renowned advertising legend Piyush Pandey, the creative mind behind some of India’s most iconic ad campaigns, passed away on Friday at the age of 70. Widely hailed as a pioneer in the Indian advertising world, Pandey’s work has left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural and creative landscape. Over his illustrious career, Pandey crafted memorable campaigns that became part of everyday Indian life, from Fevicol’s witty ads and Vodafone’s endearing pug commercial to Cadbury’s “Kuch Khaas Hai” and Asian Paints’ “Har Khushi Mein Rang Laye.” His storytelling and deep understanding of emotion and humour made…
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Bengaluru Doctor Allegedly Kills Wife Using Lethal Anesthesia Less Than a Year After Marriage

Bengaluru Doctor Allegedly Kills Wife Using Lethal Anesthesia Less Than a Year After Marriage

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking case that has shaken Bengaluru's medical fraternity, a 32-year-old surgeon has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, also a doctor, by administering a fatal dose of anesthesia under the guise of treatment. The accused, identified as Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon at Victoria Hospital, was taken into custody on October 14 after forensic reports confirmed the presence of anesthetic substances in his wife’s body. The victim, Dr Kruthika Reddy, 28, was a dermatologist who had been married to Mahendra for less than a year. However, investigators say their relationship soured soon…
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3 Kg of High-Quality ‘Ice’ Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation Near Amritsar

3 Kg of High-Quality ‘Ice’ Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation Near Amritsar

National Times Bureau :- In a major success against cross-border drug trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have jointly recovered 3 kilograms of high-purity ICE (methamphetamine) during a coordinated operation near village Bhaini Rajputan. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several crores in the international market. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a “well-coordinated and swift action” between the police and BSF. The recovery was made during a surprise checking operation based on specific intelligence jointly developed by both agencies. An FIR has been…
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Mansa District Bans Sale of Pregabalin Capsules Above 75 mg to Curb Misuse

Mansa District Bans Sale of Pregabalin Capsules Above 75 mg to Curb Misuse

National Times Bureau :- Mansa District Magistrate Navjot Kaur has imposed a complete ban on the sale of Pregabalin capsules exceeding 75 mg in the district under Section 163 of the Indian Citizens Security Code. Magistrate Kaur directed that chemists must stamp prescription slips and clearly mention the date of dispensing whenever the medicine is sold. The decision comes after the Civil Surgeon of Mansa highlighted the widespread misuse of 300 mg Pregabalin capsules, which are reportedly being used recreationally as a drug known locally as “Signature.” Authorities noted that the medicine was being taken by some individuals without medical…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Discussion with Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan on Flood Situation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Holds Discussion with Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan on Flood Situation

National Times Bureau :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan over the phone regarding the severe flooding in the state. During the conversation, Shah sought detailed updates on relief operations and the current situation in affected areas. The Home Minister also contacted Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to discuss the ongoing crisis in detail and assured that the central government stands ready to provide all possible assistance to support the state’s relief efforts. Several districts in Punjab have been heavily impacted by continuous rains, causing extensive damage to homes and crops. Relief and rescue…
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Major Landslide Hits Lower Khalini Area of Shimla, Traffic Disrupted

Major Landslide Hits Lower Khalini Area of Shimla, Traffic Disrupted

National Times Bureau :- A significant landslide struck the Lower Khalini locality in Shimla early Monday morning, severely affecting traffic along the stretch connecting Jhanjidi Road to Bihar Village Road. The incident occurred around 5 a.m., leaving residents struggling to commute during the morning hours. While schools and colleges remained closed following prior orders from Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap, daily wage earners and office-goers faced considerable difficulties, as even smaller vehicles were unable to navigate the blocked road. Reports indicate that only heavy vehicles are able to make limited passage. Local residents have appealed to the district administration for urgent…
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Flood Disruption: Several Trains Cancelled on Jammu-Punjab Route for August 30

Flood Disruption: Several Trains Cancelled on Jammu-Punjab Route for August 30

National Times Bureau :- Heavy floods in Punjab and Jammu have disrupted train services, leading to the cancellation of multiple trains scheduled for August 30. Passengers are facing severe inconvenience as travel plans are thrown off track. List of Cancelled Trains The following trains have been cancelled: Vande Bharat Express (26406-05) Shri Shakti Superfast Express (22462) Shalimar Express Bhagat Ki Kothi–Jammu Tawi Express Ajmer Junction–Jammu Tawi Pooja Express Kanpur Central–Jammu Tawi Express Nadeem–Jammu Tawi Kolkata Terminal–Jammu Tawi Howrah Junction–Jammu Tawi New Delhi–Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Amritsar–Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Some Trains Short-Terminated Midway Due to the ongoing floods, several trains…
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Rahul Gandhi Condemns Violence as Congress, BJP Workers Clash in Patna

National Times Bureau :- Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday strongly condemned the violence between Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Patna, asserting that “falsehood and violence cannot stand before truth and non-violence.” The clash erupted during a BJP protest march against derogatory remarks allegedly made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother at a stage linked to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. BJP workers, raising slogans in Darbhanga over the same issue, marched to the Congress office at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna. Congress alleged that BJP workers vandalized the…
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