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13 Nov

New Toll Policy from November 15: Double Toll Without FASTag, Digital Payments to Get 25% Rebate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadigital payments, FASTag, highways, India transport, MoRTH, toll rules

New Delhi, November 13, 2025 — Beginning November 15, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will implement revised toll collection rules aimed at promoting digital payments and easing traffic flow across India’s highways.Under the new guidelines, any vehicle not equipped with a valid FASTag will be charged twice the normal toll rate if the payment is made in cash. In contrast, those who opt for UPI or other digital payment modes at toll plazas will pay only 1.25 times the standard amount. Vehicles using FASTag will continue to be charged the regular fee.For instance, if a vehicle’s standard…

13 Nov

Delhi Police Advise Early Arrival as Security Tightens Across the Capital

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaairport checks, Delhi Police, metro safety, security alert, travel advisory

New Delhi, November 13, 2025: Amid heightened security arrangements throughout the national capital, the Delhi Police have urged travellers to reach major transport hubs well in advance of their scheduled departures to prevent inconvenience.Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range) Milind Dumbre said the advisory, issued on Wednesday, aims to ensure smooth and timely movement at airports, metro stations, and railway terminals. He emphasized that security checks have been intensified at all major transit points as a precautionary step.According to the advisory, passengers are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before train departures, twenty minutes ahead of metro services, and…

13 Nov

Red Fort Car Blast: DNA Test Confirms Driver Was Dr. Umar Muhammad

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Blast, Omar Abdullah

National Times Bureau :- A major breakthrough has been made in the Red Fort car explosion case, with forensic tests confirming that the unidentified body recovered from the Hyundai i20 car belonged to Dr. Umar Muhammad, the suspected suicide bomber. DNA samples taken from the remains matched 100 percent with those of his mother, officials at AIIMS Forensic Department revealed. The official report, however, is still awaited. Investigators said Dr. Umar Muhammad’s body was severely damaged in the explosion, making identification difficult at first. Remnants of his body were found charred inside the vehicle. DNA profiling was carried out using…

13 Nov

Marco Rubio Describes Delhi Red Fort Explosion as ‘Undeniably a Terrorist Act,’ Commends India’s Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World News

Niagara, Canada / New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has termed the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort as “undeniably a terrorist attack,” applauding Indian authorities for their swift and professional handling of the investigation. Speaking to reporters after a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Niagara, Rubio said the nature of the blast and materials recovered “clearly point to a coordinated terror act.” “The Indians deserve real credit. Their investigation has been methodical, cautious, and extremely professional,” Rubio stated. “It’s…

13 Nov

DNA Analysis Confirms Pulwama’s Dr Umar Nabi Died in Red Fort Car Explosion

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRed Fort

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Forensic experts have confirmed that Dr Umar Nabi, a Pulwama resident and key suspect in a recently dismantled terror network, was behind the wheel of the car that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort earlier this week. The finding comes after DNA tests matched samples from the blast site with those provided by Umar’s mother, senior officials said on Thursday. According to investigators, the DNA profiling conducted at a Delhi laboratory established a conclusive match between the remains found at the scene and the reference samples sent from Jammu and Kashmir. “The results leave no doubt that…

13 Nov

Loud Noise Sparks Panic in Mahipalpur, Later Identified as DTC Bus Tyre Burst

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingMahipalpur

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A sudden loud sound near Delhi’s Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning caused panic among residents and commuters, with many fearing an explosion. Police investigations later revealed that the noise was caused by the bursting of a tyre on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus, and not any explosive device. The sound was heard close to the Radisson Hotel, a busy stretch that connects the national capital with Gurugram. Concerned locals immediately alerted the authorities, fearing a blast. Within minutes, several police teams were deployed to the spot to verify the situation. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West)…

13 Nov

UIDAI Data Reveals 34 Lakh Aadhaar Holders in West Bengal Listed as Deceased

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Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has shared striking new data with the Election Commission (EC), revealing that nearly 34 lakh Aadhaar card holders in West Bengal have been recorded as deceased since the Aadhaar system was first introduced in 2009. In addition, officials confirmed that another 13 lakh residents who never obtained Aadhaar numbers have also died in the same period. The information surfaced during a recent coordination meeting between UIDAI representatives and the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manoj Kumar Agarwal, amid the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s voter rolls. Effort to…

12 Nov

CM Dhami Inaugurates All India Forest Sports and Cultural Meet, Showcases Uttarakhand’s Green and Sporting Spirit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAll India Forest Sports and Cultural Meet 2025, Green Games, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, November 12, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 28th All India Forest Sports and Cultural Meet 2025 at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, on Wednesday, expressing pride in the state hosting this prestigious national event.Welcoming participants, forest officers, and sports enthusiasts from across the country, Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav for supporting the event and congratulated the Forest Department and organisers for their successful coordination. He noted that this year’s competition has attracted 3,390 participants from 42 states and union territories, including over 700 women athletes.Dhami highlighted the role of…

12 Nov

Exit Polls Project NDA’s Clear Majority in Bihar Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, BJP JD(U), INDIA bloc, NDA majority

Patna, November 12, 2025: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised for a comfortable victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, according to multiple exit polls released on Tuesday evening. Most surveys indicate that the ruling alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United), is likely to secure a clear majority, while the INDIA bloc trails behind.The polls suggest that the NDA could win between 140 and 160 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, crossing the halfway mark of 122. The opposition INDIA alliance, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, is projected to…

12 Nov

Red EcoSport Linked to Delhi Blast Suspect Seized in Faridabad; NIA Probes Jaish-e-Mohammad Module Behind Attack

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Blast, Jaish-e-Mohammad, NIA investigation, Red Fort explosion, Umar Un Nabi

New Delhi, November 12, 2025: In a major breakthrough, the Faridabad Police have seized the red Ford EcoSport (DL10CK0458) suspected to be linked to Dr. Umar Un Nabi, the prime suspect in the Delhi car blast that killed at least eight people and injured several others near the Red Fort on Monday evening.According to sources, before the explosion, Umar Nabi had stayed at a mosque on Asaf Ali Road near Ramlila Maidan. After leaving the mosque, he drove to the Sunehri Masjid parking lot, where he parked his car around 3:19 pm. Investigators are now analysing his mobile phone data…