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14 Oct

BLS International Banned from MEA Tenders for Two Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBanned, BLS International, MEA

Delhi/ Toronto ( Rajeev Sharma): In a major development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, has debarred BLS International Services Ltd. from participating in any future tenders or projects for a period of two years.According to official sources, the decision — communicated to the company on October 10, 2025 — follows multiple allegations and complaints from applicants, as well as court cases related to the company’s operations in various visa and passport outsourcing services.However, the MEA clarified that this restriction will apply only to new tenders, and existing contracts and projects currently managed by BLS International will…

14 Oct

Folk Singer Maithili Thakur Joins BJP Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, BJP, Dilip Jaiswal, Folk Singer, Maithili Thakur

Patna, October 14, 2025 — Popular folk singer Maithili Thakur officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, days before the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The 25-year-old singer was welcomed into the party by state BJP president Dilip Jaiswal during a ceremony held in Patna.After joining, Thakur said she would take on any responsibility assigned by the party. Earlier, she had met senior BJP leaders and expressed her desire to contest the assembly elections.Maithili Thakur, a recipient of the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar from the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 2021, hails from Benipatti in Madhubani district. Alongside…

14 Oct

India Post to Resume All International Postal Services to US from October 15

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBP regulations, India Post, international postal services, US Customs

New Delhi, October 14: The Department of Posts announced that India Post will restart all categories of international postal services to the United States beginning October 15. The decision comes after aligning operations with the latest US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, which impose a uniform 50% customs duty on postal shipments from India, based on declared consignment value.Postal dispatches to the US were suspended on August 22, 2025, following Executive Order 14324 that introduced new compliance requirements for import duty collection and remittance. India Post clarified that postal consignments, unlike commercial or courier parcels, will not attract any…

14 Oct

Haryana cancels govt anniversary events, PM Modi’s Sonepat visit amid IPS officer’s suicide row

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, IndiaCancel, Haryana, IPS Suicide Case, PM Narendra Modi, Visit

National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, the Haryana Government has cancelled all events planned to mark the first anniversary of the Nayab Singh Saini-led BJP government scheduled for October 17 amid growing controversy over the suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. The decision came within hours of Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur being sent on leave in connection with the case. Soon after, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued formal orders to all Deputy Commissioners (DCs), directing them to cancel the one-year celebration programmes across districts, including the key event in Sonepat. “There will…

14 Oct

Rahul Gandhi calls on family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, seeks justice over alleged caste bias, harassment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, IndiaCongress, Haryana, IPS Suicide, Rahul Gandhi

National Times Bureau :- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the grieving family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide on October 7. Rahul Gandhi arrived in Sector 24, Chandigarh, around 11.08 am, shortly after landing at the airport, to offer condolences to the officer’s family. He was accompanied by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Rao Narender Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda, and Congress MLA Varun Chaudhary. Rahul Gandhi’s visit comes amid mounting political pressure on the Haryana government, as opposition parties intensify their attack…

14 Oct

Amritsar-Kabul direct flights to resume soon, says Afghan minister Amir Khan Muttaqi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmir Khan Muttaqi, Amritsar, Flights, Kabul

National Times Bureau :- The direct flights between Amritsar and Kabul are all set to resume soon, announced Afghanistan's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Monday. The announcement came during his interaction with Indian industry leaders at FICCI, New Delhi, which was chaired by Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney, who is also a member of the parliamentary standing committee of commerce and consultative committee of external affairs. The development has sparked hope for revival of economic and cultural ties between the two nations, long marred by geopolitical shifts. According to AAP MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, it is a historic…

14 Oct

Punjabi rapper Param becomes first Indian female artist to top Spotify’s global viral 50 chart with ‘That Girl’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingIndia, Param Kaur, Punjab, Song, Spotify, Trending

National Times Bureau :- In a groundbreaking moment for Indian music, 19-year-old Punjabi rapper Param has made history by becoming the first Indian female artist to reach the #1 spot on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart. Her debut single, “That Girl,” soared to the top position just two weeks after its release in September, marking an extraordinary breakthrough for the young artist from Duneka village in Moga, Punjab. Produced by Manni Sandhu and released under Collab Creations, the energetic track has captured global attention, currently trending at #1 in India, Canada, and the UK. The song’s catchy rhythm, relatable lyrics,…

14 Oct

Two Militants Shot Dead as Army Foils Infiltration Bid in North Kashmir’s Kupwara

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingKupwara

Kupwara (Rajeev Sharma): Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully prevented an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district late Monday night, killing two armed militants in a brief but intense encounter, officials confirmed on Tuesday. According to sources, the operation took place in the Machhal sector, a rugged terrain often targeted by infiltrators attempting to cross from Pakistan-occupied territory. The Army said the operation was initiated after receiving credible intelligence inputs from the Jammu and Kashmir Police regarding suspicious movements near the LoC. “Acting on specific information, Army troops and J&K Police launched a joint…

13 Oct

Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves Eight Major Proposals, Announces Special Session for Silver Jubilee

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnganwadi Centres, Pushkar Singh Dhami, UCC Amendment, Uttarakhand Cabinet Meeting

Dehradun, October 13, 2025: The Uttarakhand Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, held a crucial meeting at the Secretariat on Monday morning. The meeting, which lasted for over three hours, resulted in the approval of nearly eight key proposals impacting governance, development, and welfare across the state.One of the major decisions taken was the amendment of the Uttarakhand Women and Child Development Subordinate Supervisor Service Rules, 2021. The state government also approved the upgradation of all mini Anganwadi centres to full-fledged Anganwadi centres in line with the guidelines of the Government of India.In an important relief for residents…

13 Oct

Two More Arrested in Durgapur Gang-Rape Incident; Probe Intensifies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDurgapur gang-rape case, Mamata Banerjee, medical student assault, West Bengal crime news

Durgapur, West Bengal, October 13, 2025 — Police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a 23-year-old medical student in Durgapur, bringing the total number of accused to five. The arrests were confirmed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abhisekh Gupta of the Asansol-Durgapur Police Commissionerate.According to officials, all five suspects were apprehended based on the survivor’s complaint. The incident took place on Friday night when the second-year student of a private medical college stepped out with a male friend for dinner. The survivor, who hails from Jaleswar in Odisha’s Balasore district, was reportedly surrounded…