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13 Oct

Lalu Yadav, Tejasvi Yadav and Rabri Devi to face charges in IRCTC scam, major setback ahead of Bihar elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections, IRCTC Scam, Lalu Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejaswi Yadav

National Time Bureau :- In a major blow to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, a Delhi court on Monday ordered the framing of charges against him, his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav in connection with the IRCTC scam case. The court’s order, issued just weeks before the Bihar Assembly elections, stated that Lalu Yadav had “engaged in conspiracy” and “misused his position” as a public servant. The chargesheet alleged that he received nearly three acres of prime land in Patna through a benami company. According to the court, the 77-year-old leader is…

13 Oct

Karur stampede: Supreme Court orders CBI probe, retired apex court judge to monitor probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaKarur Stampede, Supreme Court

National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court has ordered an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives. The incident unfolded on September 27, during the rally of actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK). A bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice NV Anjaria while pronouncing the order said that the incident shook the entire nation and deserves a fair and impartial investigation. "The issues have a bearing on the fundamental rights of the citizens and the incident which has shaken the national conscience, deserves a fair and impartial investigation," the…

13 Oct

India Introduces Digital Disembarkation Card for Foreign Visitors

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, Trending

Toronto/New Delhi (Rajeev / Gurpreet): The Government of India has announced the introduction of a digital Disembarkation Card for all foreign nationals, including Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), visiting the country. This move aims to modernize travel processes, and foreign visitors must now complete their Disembarkation Card digitally prior to arrival. The digital Disembarkation Card can be completed online via https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival or through the "Indian Visa Su-Swagatam" mobile application. Travelers are required to submit the form up to 72 hours prior to their arrival in India. The physical form will remain temporarily in use for up to six months or…

12 Oct

Afghan FM Amir Khan Muttaqi Clarifies No Intent to Exclude Women Journalists During Press Interaction in New Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAfghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, New Delhi press conference, Taliban, women journalists

New Delhi, October 12, 2025: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy over the absence of women journalists at his media interaction on Friday, saying the exclusion was unintentional and the result of technical issues. Speaking at a second press conference in New Delhi attended by several women journalists, Muttaqi emphasized that there was no deliberate attempt to violate anyone’s rights.“Regarding the previous press conference, it was organized on short notice. A small list of journalists was finalized. It was more of a technical issue,” Muttaqi explained. “Our colleagues had decided to send invitations to specific journalists and…

12 Oct

Durgapur Medical Student Gangrape: Fortis Responds Amid Row Over Mamata Banerjee’s “Girls Shouldn’t Go Out at Night” Remark

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDurgapur gangrape case, Mamata Banerjee statement, West Bengal women safety

Kolkata, October 12, 2025: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee triggered widespread debate after she advised colleges not to allow girls to go outside at night following the alleged gangrape of a medical student in Durgapur.Expressing shock at the incident, Banerjee said, “I’m deeply saddened by what happened, but private medical colleges must also take care of their students, especially girls. They should not be allowed to go out at night. They have to protect themselves too. There is a forest area nearby, and police are searching everyone.”The victim, a second-year medical student from Jaleswar in Odisha, was reportedly attacked…

12 Oct

Uttarakhand GST Department Busts ₹20 Lakh Tax Evasion Racket in Haldwani; Senior Officer Under Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGST fraud, Haldwani tax evasion, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand GST raid

Dehradun, October 12, 2025: The Uttarakhand GST headquarters has uncovered a major tax evasion racket worth over ₹20 lakh in Haldwani, Kumaon, allegedly involving collusion with senior officials at the joint commissioner level.According to officials, multiple complaints had surfaced about transporters bringing goods into Haldwani while evading taxes. One transporter reportedly received protection from a senior departmental officer, which hindered local enforcement actions.In a confidential operation earlier this week, GST teams from Rudrapur conducted surprise raids on two transport companies in Haldwani under tight police security. Authorities seized a large quantity of goods transported without proper documentation or using falsified…

12 Oct

NDA Finalizes Seat Distribution for Bihar Assembly Polls 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, BJP, HAM, JD(U), LJP(R), NDA Alliance, RLM

Patna, October 12, 2025: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has announced the distribution of seats among its allies for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. As per the agreement, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) will contest 101 constituencies each. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP (R)] led by Chirag Paswan has been allotted 29 seats, while Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Upendra Kushwaha’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) will each field candidates in six constituencies.In the 2020 Bihar elections, BJP had contested 110 seats and won 74, while JD(U) fought on 115 and secured…

12 Oct

Four killed as car rams into road roller near Gohana in Haryana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAccident, Car, Death

National Times Bureau :- At least four people were killed and others injured in an accident near Rukhi Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jammu highway close to Gohana on Saturday after their car rammed into a road roller parked along the roadside. One of the victims died on the spot while other three succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The bodies have been sent to Civil Hospital in Gohana for post-mortem. Following the incident, police also reached the spot and initiated the inquiry. The deceased have been identified as Ankit, Lokesh, Dipankar and Sombir, all residents of Ghilaur village in Rohtak…

11 Oct

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Hails PM Modi’s Launch of ₹35,440 Crore Agricultural Schemes as Historic Boost for Farmers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, PM Modi, Pushkar Singh Dhami

New Delhi, October 11, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching two flagship agricultural schemes — PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses — calling them a landmark moment in India’s agricultural development and a step toward ensuring prosperity and dignity for farmers.In a post on X, CM Dhami wrote, “Today has brought a historic achievement in India’s agricultural history. The Honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji has launched the ‘PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ and ‘Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission,’ thereby initiating a new chapter of prosperity and dignity in…

11 Oct

India, Canada to Build Strategic Cooperation Framework During Canadian FM Anita Anand’s Visit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaAnita Anand, India-Canada relations, Mark Carney, Piyush Goyal, S. Jaishankar

New Delhi, October 11, 2025: India and Canada are set to explore a new framework for “strategic cooperation” covering trade, energy, and security during Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s visit to New Delhi beginning Sunday.Anand will hold extensive discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal aimed at boosting bilateral relations across key sectors. India will be her first stop in a three-nation tour that also includes Singapore and China.According to a Canadian government readout, both countries are working toward a “strategic framework” focusing on trade diversification, energy transformation, and security collaboration. During her stay, Anand…