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19 Oct

Two Dead, One Injured in Diwali Journey Cut Short by Hit-and-Run in Etah

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Etah (Rajeev Sharma): A Diwali homecoming turned tragic late Saturday night when a motorcycle carrying three men was struck by an unidentified vehicle in Etah district, resulting in the deaths of two riders and serious injuries to the third. The incident took place near Aspur village in the Malavan police station area. According to Station House Officer Rohit Rathi, the victims — all returning from Gurugram to their hometowns for Diwali — were hit by a speeding vehicle that fled the scene without stopping. The sudden impact caused the motorbike to skid off the road, throwing all three riders to…

19 Oct

Three Dead in Hardoi After Truck Hits Motorcycle; Driver in Custody

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Hardoi (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic road mishap in the Sandila area of Hardoi district claimed three lives on Sunday, including two young girls and a man, after a motorcycle was struck head-on by a truck allegedly driving against traffic. The fatal collision occurred near the Begamganj flyover, where, according to local police, a truck veered into the wrong lane and rammed into a motorcycle. The victims — Karan, a young man from Palharai village, and his two nieces, Kajal (10) and Anshika (11) — were critically injured in the crash and later pronounced dead at the hospital. All three had…

18 Oct

Uttarakhand Eases Live-in Relationship Rules, Adds Flexibility Under Uniform Civil Code

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndialive-in relationship rules, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uniform Civil Code, Uttarakhand UCC

Dehradun, October 18, 2025: The Uttarakhand government has submitted a 78-page affidavit to the High Court outlining key amendments to the state’s live-in relationship regulations under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), introducing greater “flexibility” and safeguards for citizens.Filed on October 15 before a division bench comprising Chief Justice G. Narendra and Justice Subhash Upadhyay, the affidavit—presented by Advocate General S.N. Babulkar—details several procedural and privacy-related modifications to the existing framework.According to the document, Rule 380 of the Registrar’s Office has been amended to specify conditions where a live-in relationship cannot be registered. These include cases where partners are related within…

18 Oct

Delhi Metro Revises Timings for Diwali; Early Services on Sunday, Shorter Hours on Monday

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New Delhi, October 18, 2025: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced changes in metro train timings for Diwali, with extended morning operations on Sunday and early closure on Diwali night to facilitate smooth travel and ensure safety during celebrations.According to DMRC, metro services on the Pink, Magenta, and Grey Lines will start at 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 19, instead of the regular 7 a.m. Sunday schedule. The decision aims to handle the expected surge in commuters ahead of the festival.On Diwali day, Monday, October 20, the last trains from all terminal stations — including the Airport Express…

18 Oct

Banke Bihari Temple Treasury Reopened After 54 Years on Dhanteras Amid Tight Security

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Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), October 18, 2025: In a historic event coinciding with Dhanteras, the treasury of the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura was opened on Saturday after 54 years. The reopening took place under strict court supervision and tight security arrangements.Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Pankaj Kumar Verma confirmed that only authorised officials were permitted inside the temple during the process. “All necessary arrangements have been made, and only authorised personnel are allowed within the premises,” he said.The decision follows a Supreme Court directive allowing access exclusively to members of a High-Powered Committee set up to oversee the proceedings. Mathura…

18 Oct

Change in Beating Retreat timings at Attari: Ceremony will now begin at 5 pm, no customary greetings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAttari, Change, Punjab, Retreat Ceremony, Timings

National Times Bureau :- The timings of the Beating Retreat Ceremony, held at the India-Pakistan International Border in Attary has been changed in view of the onset of winter season. The ceremony will begin at 5 pm and will go on till 5:30 pm. The revised timings are effective immediately. However, due to the security concerns, the India-Pakistan Border gates will remain closed and there will ne no customary greetings or ceremonies between the Border Security Forces (BSF) and Pakistani Rangers. The BSF had suspended these traditional exchanges on April 24. However, the daily flag-lowering ceremony continues to be held…

17 Oct

Supreme Court Constitutes Committee to Safeguard Rights of Transgender Persons in India

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New Delhi, October 17, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday formed a high-level committee and issued guidelines to protect the rights of transgender persons across India. The bench, led by Justice J B Pardiwala, stated that the committee will focus on equal opportunities, inclusive healthcare, and protection for gender non-conforming and gender-diverse individuals.The committee will be headed by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon and include transgender activist Grace Banu, Akai Padmashali, CLPR Bengaluru member Gaurav Mandal, and Dr Sanjay Sharma from the Association for Transgender Health in India. Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari has been appointed as amicus…

17 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches Bihar Election Campaign, Rallies BJP Supporters Across Key Constituencies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar Assembly elections 2025, BJP campaign, NDA, Pushkar Singh Dhami

Patna, October 17, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami kicked off his campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on Friday, drawing massive crowds in Siwan, Goriakothi, and Warsaliganj. Dhami urged voters to support BJP candidates and promised accelerated development under the NDA alliance.On his first day, the CM attended nomination and blessing rallies for BJP candidates Aruna Devi (Warsaliganj, Nawada), Deveshkant Singh (Goriakothi), and Bihar Cabinet Minister Mangal Pandey (Siwan). Thousands of supporters lined the streets, showcasing Dhami’s strong appeal and nationwide popularity.In his address, Dhami praised the NDA government’s developmental initiatives and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

17 Oct

CBSE Announces Practical Exam Schedule for Classes 10 & 12 for 2025–26 Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBSE 2025–26, Class 10 practical exams, Class 12 practical exams, theory exam dates

New Delhi, October 17, 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official schedule for practical examinations for Classes 10 and 12 for the 2025–26 academic session, along with tentative dates for theory exams. Students can access the complete timetable on CBSE’s official portal, cbse.gov.in.For winter-bound schools, practical exams, project work, and internal assessments will be conducted from November 6 to December 6, 2025. Schools in other regions will begin practical exams from January 1, 2026. The board stressed that these timelines are final, and all practicals and internal assessments must be completed within the stipulated period.The…

17 Oct

From ₹65 a Month to ₹20,000 Crore Empire: The Inspiring Success Story of R.G. Chandramogan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChennai, R.G. Chandramogan, Success Story

Chennai (National Times Bureau ): R.G. Chandramogan, a school dropout from Thiruthangal, Tamil Nadu, has emerged as one of India's most inspiring business leaders, transforming humble beginnings into a ₹20,000 crore empire. Commencing his career with a modest salary of ₹65 per month, Chandramogan made the bold decision at the age of 21 to relinquish his job and establish his own ice cream business, initiating operations with an initial investment of ₹13,000. Operating from a compact 250 sq. ft. space with a mere three employees, he pioneered the sale of ice cream through pushcarts, generating an impressive ₹1.5 lakh in…