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18 Jan

Modi Targets TMC Over National Security, Calls for Change in West Bengal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBJP, border fencing, Illegal Immigration, Narendra Modi, National Security, TMC, West Bengal

New Delhi, January 18, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, accusing it of compromising national security for vote-bank politics and asserting that a change in leadership was necessary to ensure development and effective governance in the state. Addressing a public rally in Singur in Hooghly district, Modi alleged that the TMC was shielding illegal infiltrators and failing to cooperate with the Centre on crucial security-related measures, including the fencing of international borders. He claimed that repeated requests by the central government for land required for border-fencing…

18 Jan

IndiGo Flight Diverted to Lucknow After Bomb Threat, All 222 Passengers Safe

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National Times Bureau :- An IndiGo Airlines flight traveling from Delhi to Bagdogra was forced to make an emergency landing at Lucknow airport on the morning of 18 January 2026 after a bomb threat was reported. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E-6650, was carrying 222 passengers, including eight infants, along with two pilots and five cabin crew members. As a precaution, the plane was diverted from its original route and landed safely at Lucknow at around 9:17 am. Airport officials said Air Traffic Control received information about the threat at approximately 8:46 am. Immediately after landing, the aircraft was moved…

18 Jan

DGCA slaps fine of Rs 22 crore on Indigo over massive flights disruptions in December

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National Times Bureau :- The civil aviation regulator DGCA has levied a penalty of ₹22.20 crore on IndiGo and initiated strict action against its senior leadership after an investigation uncovered major planning, operational and regulatory failures that contributed to the widespread flight disruptions in December 2025. Between December 3 and 5, IndiGo cancelled 2,507 flights and delayed another 1,852, leaving more than three lakh passengers stranded at airports nationwide. InterGlobe Aviation Ltd — IndiGo’s parent company — confirmed receiving the DGCA’s orders and said in a statement that the board and management would carefully review them and take appropriate steps.…

17 Jan

Republic Day Vigil Heightened as Agencies Flag Possible Threats From Extremist Groups

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): With Republic Day celebrations drawing closer, intelligence agencies have sounded a cautionary note, warning of potential security threats from Khalistani and Bangladesh-linked extremist outfits. The advisory has prompted heightened vigilance in Delhi and several other cities, as authorities work to prevent any attempt to disrupt the national event. Officials familiar with the intelligence inputs said there is growing concern over the involvement of organised crime in terror-related activities. Punjab-based gangsters, they noted, are increasingly being drawn into the orbit of radical groups operating from abroad. These criminal elements are allegedly being used to provide local support, logistics…

17 Jan

Delhi Forensic Lab Clears Atishi Video, Contradicts Punjab Police Claim

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAtishi video, Delhi Forensic Lab, forensic report, Punjab Police, Vijender Gupta

New Delhi, January 17, 2026— A fresh political controversy has emerged after the Delhi Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) declared a video linked to Delhi Leader of Opposition Atishi as authentic, stating that no tampering or manipulation was detected in the footage. The video was sent for forensic examination to the Delhi FSL on the demand of the opposition, following which Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta ordered an independent probe. The Delhi lab’s report has now concluded that the video is genuine and has not been edited or altered. The findings have triggered sharp questions, as the Punjab Police had…

17 Jan

Two Kerala Tourists Drown After Slipping Into Frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident was reported from Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district after two tourists from Kerala drowned in the frozen Sela Lake, one of the region’s most popular high-altitude tourist destinations. One body has been recovered, while search operations are continuing to trace the second missing tourist, police officials said. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a group of seven tourists from Kerala was visiting the lake, located at an altitude of over 13,000 feet. During the visit, one member of the group accidentally slipped on the icy surface of the frozen lake…

17 Jan

Rana Balachauria murder: Key shooter killed in police encounter in Mohali after dramatic chase

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development, key shooter in Rana Balachauria murder case has been reportedly killed in a police encounter on Airport road in Mohali. According to the police, the accused Karan Defaulter was taken into CI custody following which he escaped and attacked the police, prompting an encounter. According to the police, the accused Karan Defaulter was taken into CI custody following which he escaped and attacked the police, prompting an encounter. The encounter took place on Airport Road, Mohali. Police officials are expected to hold a media briefing about the encounter. Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of…

17 Jan

Delhi–NCR air quality worsens sharply, GRAP III restrictions enforced with immediate effect

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National Times Bureau :- Air quality in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) has deteriorated rapidly, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to impose Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) with immediate effect on Friday. According to official data, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which stood at 343 on Thursday, climbed further to 354 by Friday evening, placing the city firmly in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Weather experts have warned that the situation could worsen further in the coming days due to low wind speed and unfavourable meteorological conditions, potentially pushing AQI levels…

17 Jan

Chandigarh firing: Shots fired at builder’s house in Sector 21, hours after Sector 32 firing

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National Times Bureau :- Gangsters allegedly opened fire outside the residence of builder Ankit Sidana, who had recently returned from Dubai. The shooting took place around 2:30 am, causing panic among nearby residents who woke up to the sound of gunfire. Around six shots were reportedly fired, and one of the bullets struck Sidana’s parked car. Initial investigation suggests that five to six rounds were discharged by unknown attackers. “A bullet was found lodged in Ankit’s car outside the house. The shooters also threw nearly 10 handwritten notes before escaping on a motorcycle,” a source said. Some of the notes…

16 Jan

silver prices slip after three-day rally as investors book profits

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National Times Bureau :- After registering strong gains for three consecutive sessions, gold and silver prices witnessed a sudden decline on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), mainly due to profit booking by investors. The correction led to a drop ranging from nearly Rs 1,000 in gold to around Rs 10,000 in silver, even as prices in the physical bullion market remained largely stable. On Thursday, January 15, gold prices on MCX fell by nearly Rs 1,000 per 10 gram, while silver prices declined by close to Rs 10,000 per kg. Market experts attributed the fall to investors locking in profits…