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11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…

10 Jul

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Haryana, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, TrendingDelhi, Earthquake, Haryana

New Delhi (National Times): A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck Haryana’s Jhajjar district on Thursday morning, with tremors felt across several parts of the Delhi-NCR region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 9:04 AM, with its epicentre located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar, approximately 51 km west of Delhi. The quake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface. Residents in parts of Delhi, Gurugram, Rohtak, Panipat, Hisar, and Meerut reported feeling the tremors. While the earthquake caused brief panic in some areas, there have been no reports of…

06 Jul

Public Outcry Forces Delhi Government to Put Brakes on Scrapping Old Vehicles

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New Delhi (National Times): In a major U-turn driven by widespread public backlash, the Delhi government has paused its controversial order to restrict fuel supply to "end-of-life" vehicles—petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10. Announcing the rollback, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa admitted that the implementation of the policy faced "technological hurdles and complex enforcement challenges." He said the government is now considering a targeted crackdown on visibly polluting and poorly maintained vehicles, rather than penalizing those who maintain their older cars and bikes in good condition. What Triggered the Controversy?The decision comes just a…

25 Apr

BJP Returns to MCD Helm as Raja Iqbal Singh Becomes New Delhi Mayor; AAP Boycotts Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsDelhi, Raja Iqbal Singh

New Delhi (National Times): In a major political shift in Delhi's civic landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reclaimed its hold over the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), with Raja Iqbal Singh elected Mayor following a commanding victory. With 133 out of 142 votes in his favor, Singh outpaced Congress’ Mandeep Singh, who garnered a mere 8 votes, while one vote was invalidated. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boycotted the elections altogether, accusing the BJP of subverting democratic norms and stating that the saffron party should now "rule Delhi without any excuses." With AAP absent and Congress lacking numbers,…

20 Feb

Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi CM, BJP Forms Government After Three Decades

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New Delhi, February 20, 2025 – Rekha Gupta took oath as Delhi’s chief minister on Thursday, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) return to power in the national capital after nearly 30 years. The grand swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan saw an impressive turnout of top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A Historic Political Shift Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Gupta, a first-time legislator from Shalimar Bagh. She became the fourth woman to hold the chief minister’s post in Delhi, following Atishi…

19 Feb

Delhi CM-elect Rekha Gupta, BJP leaders to meet LG Saxena to form government

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi, Rekha Gupta

New Delhi (National Times): Delhi's Chief Minister-elect, Rekha Gupta, along with senior BJP leaders, is set to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 8:50 PM today to formally claim the mandate to form the next government in the national capital. Rekha Gupta, representing Shalimar Bagh, was appointed the Leader of the House during a BJP legislature party meeting. After a gap of 26 years, the BJP has secured power in Delhi once again, and Gupta will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister at Ramlila Ground this Thursday. Who is Rekha Gupta?Rekha Gupta is a prominent BJP leader who…

08 Feb

BJP Government to Form SIT for Corruption Probe in Delhi

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaDelhi, Delhi Elections 2025

New Delhi (National Times)– The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi has announced that one of its top priorities will be the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe corruption allegations under the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. BJP leader Parvesh Verma, who secured a major victory by defeating former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency, made the announcement while addressing party workers amid celebrations of the party’s landslide victory in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025. BJP Leadership to Decide on New Chief Minister Speaking to ANI, Verma credited the…

08 Feb

Parvesh Verma Defeats Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi; Manjinder Singh Sirsa Secures Victory in Rajouri Garden

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New Delhi (National Times): In a major political shake-up, BJP candidate Parvesh Verma has defeated AAP Convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the prestigious New Delhi constituency. Verma secured victory with a margin of 3,182 votes, delivering a significant setback to AAP in its stronghold. Adding to BJP’s winning streak, National Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa emerged victorious in Rajouri Garden, defeating A. Chandela by a resounding margin of 18,190 votes. Sirsa’s win further cements BJP’s growing dominance in the Delhi Assembly elections. However, AAP managed to retain some ground, with Delhi Chief Minister Atishi securing a crucial…

08 Feb

Anna Hazare Criticizes AAP Amid Delhi Election Setback

nishuthapar10 CommentsPoliticsAnna Hazare, Delhi, Delhi Elections 2025

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), February 8, 2025 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare has sharply criticized Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) amid current election trends showing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) poised to secure a majority in the Delhi Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Hazare accused AAP of deviating from its original values and getting entangled in controversies surrounding liquor and money. "For a long time, I have emphasized that political candidates must have integrity, good ideas, and an untarnished image. Unfortunately, AAP didn’t understand this, and now their support has dwindled," Hazare said. He added that Kejriwal’s alleged involvement…

08 Feb

BJP Crosses Majority Mark in Fierce Delhi Contest: EC Trends

nishuthapar10 CommentsPoliticsDelhi, Delhi Elections 2025

New Delhi (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the halfway majority mark of 36 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, as per the latest trends from the Election Commission. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) follows closely, leading on over 25 seats in what has turned into a neck-and-neck battle for the national capital. Meanwhile, the Congress continues to struggle, failing to take the lead in any of Delhi's 70 Assembly constituencies, according to current projections. The counting of votes, which began at 8 AM, initially showed the BJP taking an early lead. However, the AAP has since…