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24 Nov

Canada Moves to Modernize Citizenship-by-Descent Law as Bill C-3 Receives Royal Assent

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaBill C-3, Canada citizenship reform, citizenship by descent, first-generation limit

Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Canada has taken a major step toward updating its citizenship-by-descent rules after Bill C-3, an amendment to the Citizenship Act, received royal assent. The federal government said the move will make the law more inclusive while preserving the integrity and value of Canadian citizenship. The change is expected to impact thousands of families of Indian origin who have long struggled with the existing restrictions.According to the government’s announcement, once the law officially comes into effect, citizenship will be granted to individuals who were born before that date but would have been Canadian if not for the first-generation…

24 Nov

Sidhu Moosewala’s new song ‘Barota’ to release soon; poster out

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaSidhu Moose Wala

National Times Bureau :- Punjabi music lovers are once again gearing up for an emotional moment as a new track by late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala is set to release soon. The first poster of the song has already gone viral on social media, creating massive anticipation among fans. The poster features a large tree with guns hanging upside down using ropes, a symbolic and striking visual that has fueled curiosity and speculation among followers. Sidhu Moosewala’s father, Balkaur Singh, confirmed that the song will be released on or before November 30. He further shared that the song has already…

24 Nov

Delhi pollution protest turns violent as agitators spray chilli pepper on cops, 15 detained

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNew Delhi, Protest

National Times Bureau :- A protest in Delhi against deteriorating air quality turned violent after agitators clashed with police personnel at India Gate on Sunday. Several protestors reportedly threw chilli powder at police personnel who were attempting to remove the agitators. Police said that the protesters near the C-Hexagon area blocked ambulances and medical staff from moving ahead. On the other hand, the protesters accused the government of “trying to silence people” whenever they speak up about issues. Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is getting worse, and the polluted air is creating major health risks for people living in the…

24 Nov

President Murmu Administers Oath to India’s 53rd Chief Justice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNew Chief Justice, Surya Kant

National Times Bureau :- Justice Surya Kant was sworn in on Monday as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, starting what will be a nearly 15-month term in the country’s top judicial post. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath, and several leaders—including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla—were present. He took over the role from Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, after being officially appointed under Article 124(2) of the Constitution based on the former Chief Justice’s recommendation. Justice Surya Kant will serve until February 9, 2027, when he turns…

24 Nov

Indian National Convicted for Harassing Teen Girls in Canada, Faces Deportation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Ontariocriminal harassment, Jagjit Singh, Sarnia high school, teen harassment

Sarnia, Canada (Rajeev Sharma): Jagjit Singh, a 51-year-old Indian visiting Canada on a six-month visa to see his newborn grandchild, has been found guilty of criminal harassment for targeting two teenage girls outside a high school in Sarnia, Ontario. Following the conviction, he has been ordered to leave the country and is permanently banned from returning.Court records show that between September 8 and 11, Singh repeatedly approached students in the school’s smoking area, attempting to take photos and discussing drugs and alcohol, despite not speaking English. One of the victims recalled agreeing to a photograph, only for Singh to invade…

24 Nov

Al Falah University Students Demand Rebranding Amid Red Fort Blast Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAl Falah University, Red Fort blast, student protest, university rebranding

Faridabad, November 24, 2025: Students at Al Falah University have called for a rebranding of their institution following the arrests of several doctors teaching at the university for allegedly orchestrating the Red Fort blast. On Sunday, students gathered on campus to voice their concerns, a day after anxious parents met university authorities seeking clarity.The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has already issued a show-cause notice to Al Falah University, placing its accreditation under scrutiny. Despite this, students say they have received no further guidance and fear their academic and professional futures are at risk.With the university continuing its operations,…

24 Nov

Justice Surya Kant Takes Charge as CJI, Outlines Priorities for Supreme Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacase backlog, Chief Justice of India, CJI, Judicial Appointments, Justice Surya Kant, Supreme Court

New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, was on Monday sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath in Hindi during a brief ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am.Justice Kant succeeds Justice BR Gavai, who retired on November 23 after serving just over six months. Justice Gavai had recommended Justice Kant as his successor on October 27, and the President appointed him on October 30. Elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Kant will hold the position of CJI for…

23 Nov

Centre Rules Out Chandigarh-Related Bill for Winter Session, Says No Final Decision Taken

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabArticle 240, Chandigarh Administration, MHA clarification, Winter Session

New Delhi, November 23,2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday dismissed speculation surrounding changes to Chandigarh’s administrative structure, confirming that the Central government has no plan to introduce any bill on the issue in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.In a detailed clarification, the ministry said that the ongoing proposal is limited to easing the process of law-making for the Union Territory. Officials noted that the proposal is still under scrutiny within the Central government and that “no final decision” has been reached so far.The statement comes amid heightened political activity in Punjab, where opposition leaders and state parties…

23 Nov

Centre’s bill on Chandigarh: Akali Dal convenes emergency meeting of Core Committee on November 24

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabMeeting, Shromni akali dal

National Times Bureau :- Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened a emergency meeting of party's Core Committee on November 24 to evolve strategy in view of Centre's proposed 131st amendment bill which aims to convert Chandigarh into permanent UT. This was disclosed by party Senior Vice President Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema in a tweet.

22 Nov

India to Implement Nationwide Caller Name Display (CNAP) by December to Combat Rising Fraud

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCNAP, Fraud, India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India is set to launch the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service nationwide by December 2025, in a bid to bolster mobile security and counter the escalating threat of cyber fraud. Following successful trials in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed all telecom operators to prepare their networks for nationwide activation by November 30, with full-scale implementation scheduled for December 15.The CNAP feature will display the verified name of the caller, sourced directly from official telecom KYC records, providing users with reliable caller identification, akin to Truecaller, but backed by government-regulated data.…