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23 Oct

Centre Begins Selection Process for New Chief Justice as Justice B.R. Gavai Nears Retirement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, Justice Surya Kant, Supreme Court

New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — The Central government has begun the formal process to appoint the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the current head of the judiciary, Justice B.R. Gavai, approaches the end of his tenure next month. Justice Gavai is set to retire on November 23 after completing his term as the 51st Chief Justice.According to official procedure, the Union Law Ministry has sent a communication to the incumbent CJI, requesting him to recommend his successor. The process follows the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which mandates that the senior-most eligible judge of the Supreme Court be…

23 Oct

Tejashwi Yadav Named INDIA Bloc’s Chief Ministerial Candidate for Bihar Elections

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Patna, October 23, 2025 — The opposition INDIA bloc on Thursday officially declared Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The announcement came during a joint press conference held in Patna, attended by senior leaders from alliance partners including Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot.Gehlot stated that the decision was taken unanimously after detailed consultations among the coalition members. He described Yadav as the "leader of a new generation" and said his leadership symbolizes the hopes of Bihar’s youth. “The alliance stands united behind Tejashwi Yadav, who has shown both political…

23 Oct

Kedarnath Temple Closes for Winter, Idol Shifted to Ukhimath for Six Months of Worship

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Rudraprayag (Rajeev Sharma): The portals of the Kedarnath shrine, nestled high in the Garhwal Himalayas, were ceremonially closed to devotees on Thursday morning, marking the end of the annual pilgrimage season. The sacred ritual took place amid Vedic chants and devotional music as the temperature in the region began to dip sharply. According to officials of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), the temple doors were shut at 8:30 a.m., following an elaborate worship ceremony performed by the temple priests. The event drew a gathering of pilgrims and seers, who braved the cold to witness the emotional moment when Lord Kedarnath’s…

23 Oct

IPS Officer Nanak Singh Appointed as New DIG of Ropar Range

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabNanak Singh, New DIG, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has appointed 2011-batch IPS officer Nanak Singh as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Ropar range. In a concurrent development, Sandeep Goel, AIG of AIGTF Ludhiana, has been posted as DIG of the Border Range, Amritsar. The posting follows the suspension of former Ropar range DIG, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, on October 16, after his arrest by the CBI. This move is part of the state’s ongoing effort to strengthen senior police leadership across key ranges.

23 Oct

PM Modi to Join 47th ASEAN Summit Virtually; Holds Talks with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

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New Delhi / Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the forthcoming 47th ASEAN Summit virtually, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed on Thursday. The high-profile gathering is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur later this month. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Anwar Ibrahim revealed that he had a conversation with a senior official from Prime Minister Modi’s office to discuss ways to elevate Malaysia–India relations. The talks reportedly focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, education, and regional security. “Last night, I received a phone call from a colleague of Prime…

22 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Prays at Official Cowshed, Announces Major Cow Welfare Initiatives on Govardhan Puja

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Dehradun, October 22, 2025: On the occasion of Govardhan Puja, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers to Gau Mata at the cowshed within his official residence, extending wishes of prosperity, harmony, and well-being to the people of the state. He highlighted the festival’s deep cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance.The Chief Minister emphasized that in Sanatan Dharma, the cow is both sacred and central to the agrarian economy. “Gau Mata represents both faith and livelihood. Serving and protecting cows strengthens our culture and supports lakhs of families dependent on cattle rearing,” he said.As part of his pro-cattle welfare initiatives,…

22 Oct

Ladakh Leaders Hold First Post-Clashes Talks with Centre, Demand Release of Arrested Activists

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New Delhi, October 22, 2025: In the first sign of dialogue after the violent pro-statehood protests in Ladakh, representatives of Leh and Kargil met Home Ministry officials on Wednesday for sub-committee level discussions. The meeting comes after four people were killed and several injured in police firing during the September 24 protests.The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) urged the Centre to immediately release all arrested leaders, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuck, a prominent face of the agitation. They also demanded adequate compensation for the families of those killed in the police action.Talks between Ladakh representatives and…

22 Oct

Neeraj Chopra Honoured with Honorary Lieutenant Colonel Rank in Indian Army

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New Delhi, October 22, 2025 — Olympic gold medalist and star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was conferred with the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army during a special pipping ceremony held in New Delhi on Wednesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi were present at the event, where the gleaming insignia of his new rank was formally pinned on him.The honorary title recognizes Chopra’s extraordinary achievements in athletics and his role in inspiring millions of young Indians. According to the Gazette of India, the appointment is effective from April 16, 2025.Neeraj Chopra joined…

22 Oct

Bus Returning from Nainital Overturns in Pilibhit; One Young Woman Killed, Over 20 Injured

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident occurred early Wednesday when a bus carrying pilgrims returning from Nainital lost control and overturned. The mishap claimed the life of an 18-year-old woman and left more than 20 passengers injured. The incident took place around 3:20 a.m. near the stretch between Nisara and Sardar Nagar villages on the Bareilly-Haridwar Highway, falling under the jurisdiction of Jahannabad police station. The bus, reportedly carrying around 60 passengers, skidded off the road and fell into a roadside ditch. Eyewitnesses reported hearing screams and cries from inside the bus, which drew nearby villagers and passersby…

22 Oct

UK-Based Hindi-Urdu Scholar Francesca Orsini Denied Entry Into India Despite Valid Visa

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National Times Bureau :- Francesca Orsini, a renowned historian and professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, was reportedly denied entry into India on Monday evening despite holding a valid tourist visa. The development has drawn concern among academic and literary circles. According to her colleagues and publisher, Orsini arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport from China via Hong Kong but was stopped by immigration authorities and not allowed to enter the country. Her phone remained switched off, but she reportedly confirmed to a digital news outlet from the airport that she…