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07 Nov

US President Trump likely to visit India next year, says trade talks with PM Modi going well

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDonald Trump, India

National Times Bureau :- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi were going “very well” and confirmed that he plans to visit India soon, as both countries continue their trade negotiations. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump praised Modi as a "great friend" and hinted at increasing alignment between Washington and New Delhi on energy imports. He said India had largely stopped buying oil from Russia, in line with his administration’s crackdown on nations purchasing Russian energy. "He (PM Modi) largely stopped buying from Russia. And he is a friend…

06 Nov

Delhi High Court Questions Patanjali Over ‘Dhokha’ Remark in Chyawanprash Ad, Reserves Order on Dabur’s Plea

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiachyawanprash ad, Dabur India, Delhi High Court, Patanjali Ayurved, Ramdev

New Delhi, November 2, 2025 — The Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned Patanjali Ayurved for using the word “dhokha” (meaning “fraud” or “deception”) to describe other chyawanprash brands in its recent advertisement campaign. The court remarked that while a company can promote its own product, it cannot disparage competitors.Justice Tejas Karia, hearing a plea filed by Dabur India, asked Patanjali’s counsel, “You can claim that you are the best, but you cannot call others ‘dhokha,’ which in the English dictionary means fraud and deception.”The bench has reserved its order on Dabur’s plea seeking an interim injunction against Patanjali’s allegedly…

06 Nov

ED Seizes ₹11.14 Crore Worth of Assets from Cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in Online Betting Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEnforcement Directorate, online betting case, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina

New Delhi, November 6, 2025 — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confiscated assets valued at ₹11.14 crore belonging to former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina and current player Shikhar Dhawan in connection with an online betting investigation.According to official reports, the ED took action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following evidence linking the two cricketers to alleged financial transactions tied to illegal online betting operations. The investigation stems from a wider crackdown on digital gambling networks accused of laundering vast sums of money through shell companies and offshore accounts.Officials revealed that properties and bank deposits associated with both…

06 Nov

Record 65% Voter Turnout Marks Bihar’s First Phase of Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, NDA, Nitish Kumar, RJD, Tejashwi Yadav, Voter Turnout

Patna, November 6, 2025 — Bihar witnessed its highest-ever voter turnout on Thursday as nearly 65 percent of the 3.75 crore electorate cast their votes across 121 constituencies in the first phase of the assembly elections. The Election Commission described the polling as “peaceful and festive,” noting that the 64.66 percent turnout was the highest in the state’s electoral history.The first phase marks the beginning of a high-stakes contest seen as a referendum on the ruling NDA’s two-decade-long governance, pitting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s “sushasan” model against the opposition INDIA bloc’s campaign centered on job creation and anti-incumbency. RJD leader…

06 Nov

India Rescues 270 Citizens from Cyber Scam Networks in Myanmar, Returns Them via Thailand

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacyber scam Myanmar, India rescue mission, Indian Air Force, Thai repatriation

New Delhi, November 6, 2025 — In a major humanitarian operation, India has rescued and repatriated 270 of its citizens, including 26 women, who had been trapped in cyber scam centres operating in Myanmar’s Myawaddy region. The group was brought back from Thailand’s Mae Sot town on Thursday through a coordinated effort by the Indian Embassy in Bangkok and the Consulate in Chiang Mai, with the help of Thai authorities. Two special Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft were deployed to bring them home safely.Officials said the rescued individuals had been detained by Thai police for illegally crossing the border from…

06 Nov

Delhi’s air quality gets slightly better, to turn ‘very poor’ again in coming days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- After a short break, Delhi’s air quality got worse again on Thursday, with the overall AQI rising to 264 — putting it firmly in the “poor” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Experts warn that the air could further deteriorate to “very poor” levels in the next few days. A thick layer of smog covered many parts of the city, especially around ITO, where the AQI hit 290 in the morning. In North Delhi’s Narela, it was almost the same at 294. This came just a day after Delhi saw its cleanest air…

06 Nov

DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma Spearheads Comprehensive Crackdown on Crime and Drug Rackets Across Rajasthan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrackdown, Crime, DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma, Drug Rackets

Jaipur (Gurpreet Singh): Since assuming the role of Director General of Police (DGP) of Rajasthan in July 2025, senior IPS officer Rajiv Kumar Sharma has implemented a series of strategic measures to fortify law and order and dismantle organized crime networks across the state. Under his leadership, the Rajasthan Police have intensified anti-narcotics operations, resulting in the successful dismantling of several major drug rackets in districts such as Jhalawar, Kota, and Bharatpur. In a recent operation, over 100 kilograms of narcotics were seized and multiple offenders arrested, marking a significant milestone in the fight against drug trafficking. DGP Sharma, a…

06 Nov

India to Slash Russian Oil Imports as New US Sanctions Take Effect November 21

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Russia oil trade, Lukoil, Reliance Industries, Rosneft, US Sanctions

New Delhi, November 6, 2025 — India is set to sharply curtail its direct imports of Russian crude oil starting late November, as new US sanctions targeting Moscow’s major oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, come into effect on November 21.Indian refiners, who currently handle over half of the country’s Russian crude imports, are expected to comply with the sanctions, industry analysts said. The move is likely to disrupt global oil trade flows, prompting Indian companies to reassess their sourcing strategies to avoid any potential US penalties.According to Kpler, a maritime intelligence firm, Russian crude arrivals in India could fall significantly…

05 Nov

Saints Meet CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Discuss Cultural Preservation and Kumbh 2027 Preparations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHaridwar, Kumbh Mela 2027, Pushkar Singh Dhami, religious tourism, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, November 5, 2025 — A delegation of saints and spiritual leaders met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his residence as part of the state’s silver-jubilee celebrations. The meeting focused on preserving cultural heritage, promoting religious tourism, and preparing for the Haridwar Kumbh Mela scheduled for 2027.The visiting saints lauded CM Dhami’s efforts toward strengthening Uttarakhand’s spiritual identity, addressing him as the “Protector of Dharma of Devbhoomi.” They praised recent government measures supporting social harmony, heritage upkeep, and tourism growth, and extended their blessings to the people of Uttarakhand on the state’s 25th anniversary.Discussions centred on heritage site…

05 Nov

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches Mega Road Cleaning Drive to Combat Pollution

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir Quality, Delhi pollution, dust control, PWD road cleaning, Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, November 5, 2025 — In an effort to tackle Delhi’s worsening air quality, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has rolled out a large-scale road cleaning operation across the national capital. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office, 200 maintenance vans have been deployed under the Public Works Department (PWD) to clean and maintain all major roads.The drive includes clearing debris, filling potholes, repairing road signage, and maintaining streetlights. Strict accountability measures have been put in place, with each van placed under the direct supervision of a Junior Engineer or Assistant Engineer.Gupta said her government is determined to…