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24 Oct

Maharashtra Woman Doctor Dies by Suicide, Names Police Official and Two Others in Note

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaMaharashtra police, Satara suicide case, woman doctor

Satara (Maharashtra), October 24, 2025: In a shocking incident, a woman doctor in Maharashtra’s Satara district died by suicide on Friday, leaving a message written on her hand that named a police officer and two others, officials confirmed.Satara Superintendent of Police (SP) Tushar Doshi said that a case has been registered against the accused under charges of rape and abetment to suicide. The Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) mentioned in the note has been suspended pending investigation.“A woman doctor committed suicide. A note was found written on her palm naming two people, including a police official. A case has been registered against…

24 Oct

Indian Refiners Adjust Crude Oil Sourcing Amid U.S. Sanctions on Russian Giants

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacrude oil imports, Indian refiners, Lukoil, Rosneft, U.S. sanctions

LNew Delhi, October 24, 2025 — In response to recent U.S. sanctions targeting Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil, Indian refiners are strategically diversifying their crude oil imports. The U.S. sanctions, announced on October 22, prohibit American entities from engaging with these companies and warn non-U.S. firms of potential secondary penalties, with a deadline of November 21 to wind down all transactions .Currently, Russia supplies approximately one-third of India's crude oil needs, equating to about 1.7 million barrels per day, with 1.2 million barrels sourced from Rosneft and Lukoil . Major Indian refiners, including Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy, have…

24 Oct

Advisory Board Reviews Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention in Jodhpur Jail

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Jodhpur, October 24, 2025 — A three-member advisory board convened at Jodhpur Central Jail today to review the preventive detention of Ladakhi education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been held under the National Security Act (NSA) since September 26. The hearing, lasting nearly three hours, included Wangchuk’s wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, who presented her husband's case to the board.The panel was chaired by former Justice M.K. Hanjura, with Principal District and Sessions Judges Manoj Parihar of Leh and Spalzes Angmo of Kargil as members. The proceedings were conducted in a closed-door session, and no official details have…

24 Oct

Supreme Court to Hear Contempt Petition Against Advocate for Attempted Shoe Attack on CJI

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCJI BR Gavai, contempt of court, Rakesh Kishore, Supreme Court India

New Delhi, October 24, 2025: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on October 27 a petition seeking criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during court proceedings on October 6. The case will be heard by a Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.The petition was filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), and Attorney General R Venkataramani granted consent on October 16 to initiate contempt proceedings under Section 15(1)(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. In his letter to…

24 Oct

Delhi Police Bust ISIS Module, Arrest Two Operatives Planning IED Blast

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National Times Bureau :- The Delhi police on Friday busted an ISIS module and arrested two operatives for allegedly planning an IED blast in the national capital. The suspects, apprehended in a joint operation by intelligence agencies and special cell were already in their advance stages in executing the plan. The accused were trained to carry out Fidayeen attack, police said. One of the suspects has been identified as Adnan. The police officials have also seized arms and ammunition. The operation is currently underway with officials expected to dismantle the network and identify other members of the module. "The operation…

24 Oct

Father-Son Duo Shot Dead in Broad Daylight on Kharkhoda Bypass; Attackers Flee After Car Crash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAccident, Father&Son, Murder, Shit Dead, Shot Dead

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident, two unknown assailants onboard Scorpio car shot dead a father-son duo riding a bike in broad daylight on Friday morning. The deceased have been identified as Dharamveer and his son Mohit, residents of Gopalpur village. The incident unfolded on Friday around 10 am near Thana Kalan Chowk on the Kharkhoda bypass. According to the eyewitnesses, the duo was riding a bike and towards Kharkhoda when a Scorpio car approaching towards them sped up and opened multiple rounds of fire on father and son. Later the attackers attempted to fled the scene, however…

24 Oct

Advertising Icon Piyush Pandey, Creator of India’s Most Iconic Campaigns, Passes Away at 70

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingAdvertisement, Big news, Death, Piyush pandey

National Times Bureau :- Renowned advertising legend Piyush Pandey, the creative mind behind some of India’s most iconic ad campaigns, passed away on Friday at the age of 70. Widely hailed as a pioneer in the Indian advertising world, Pandey’s work has left an indelible mark on the nation’s cultural and creative landscape. Over his illustrious career, Pandey crafted memorable campaigns that became part of everyday Indian life, from Fevicol’s witty ads and Vodafone’s endearing pug commercial to Cadbury’s “Kuch Khaas Hai” and Asian Paints’ “Har Khushi Mein Rang Laye.” His storytelling and deep understanding of emotion and humour made…

24 Oct

Kurnool Bus Inferno Claims 20 Lives, Rescue Teams Continue Search for Victims

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Kurnool (Rajeev Sharma): The number of casualties in the Kurnool bus fire has increased to 20, as authorities recovered more bodies from the charred remains of the vehicle late Friday. The tragic incident occurred when a Hyderabad–Bengaluru Volvo bus collided with a two-wheeler and burst into flames on National Highway 44, near Ullindakonda village in the early hours of the morning. According to officials, the luxury coach carrying around 40 passengers caught fire shortly after 3:30 a.m., giving little time for those inside to react. Many of the victims were believed to be asleep when the blaze spread, trapping them…

24 Oct

Delhi Set to Witness First Artificial Rainfall on October 29 to Tackle Pollution

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark environmental experiment, Delhi is expected to experience its first-ever bout of artificial rain on October 29, an initiative aimed at combating the city’s worsening air pollution in the aftermath of Diwali. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the development, stating that preparations are in full swing following a successful trial run over Burari, where scientists dispersed silver iodide and sodium chloride into existing clouds to test the technology. The ambitious project is the result of a collaboration between the Delhi government, IIT Kanpur, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), and the Indian Institute of Tropical…

24 Oct

Tragic Bus Fire in Kurnool Leaves 12 Dead, Several Injured on Hyderabad–Bengaluru Route

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Kurnool (Rajeev Sharma): A night journey turned catastrophic when a Hyderabad–Bengaluru Volvo bus burst into flames after colliding with a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district early Friday. At least twelve people lost their lives, and several others sustained burn injuries in the horrific accident. The incident occurred near Ullindakonda village on National Highway 44 around 3:30 a.m. The bus, belonging to Kaveri Travels, had left Hyderabad close to midnight carrying 40 passengers and staff. Police suspect that the two-wheeler became trapped beneath the bus, leading to sparks that ignited the fuel tank and quickly set the vehicle ablaze. Eyewitnesses…