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21 Sep

$100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Applicants, White House Confirms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump immigration policy, H-1B visa fee, U.S.-India relations

Washington/New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma)— The White House on Saturday moved to dispel alarm after President Donald Trump signed an order imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that the charge is a one-time levy, applying only to new petitions and not retroactively.She stressed that existing H-1B visa holders will not be affected, whether they are already in the U.S. or temporarily abroad. “Those already on H-1B visas, including individuals travelling abroad, will not be asked to pay this amount upon re-entry,” Leavitt posted on X, adding that the change will come into force in…

21 Sep

Modi Calls Dependence India’s ‘Biggest Enemy,’ Pushes Self-Reliance at Bhavnagar Event

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia maritime reforms, Modi self-reliance, Narendra Modi Bhavnagar speech, Samudra se Samriddhi

Bhavnagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared that India’s greatest adversary is not an external force but its own dependence on foreign nations. Speaking at the Samudra se Samriddhi event in Bhavnagar, he said the country’s future cannot be left in the hands of others and urged citizens to embrace self-reliance as the foundation for development.“India does not have a major enemy in the world. If we have an enemy, it is our dependence on other countries. That is our biggest enemy,” the Prime Minister said, stressing that self-respect and progress require reducing reliance on imports.He inaugurated and laid…

21 Sep

Don’t Miss It! Last Solar Eclipse of 2025 to Stun Skywatchers on September 21

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newspartial solar eclipse, September 21 eclipse, Solar eclipse 2025

National Times Bureau: The final solar eclipse of the year will take place on Sunday, September 21, offering a celestial spectacle to skywatchers in select regions of the world. This partial eclipse will begin at 1:29 pm EDT (10:59 pm IST) and end at 5:53 pm EDT (3:23 am IST, September 22).The maximum phase of the eclipse, when the Moon covers the largest portion of the Sun, will occur at 3:41 pm EDT (1:11 am IST). Viewers in Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans will be able to witness the event, though India will…

21 Sep

Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pakistan Conflict With Trade, Seeks Nobel Prize for ‘Ending Seven Wars’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump Nobel Peace Prize, Trump India-Pakistan conflict, US foreign policy

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has once again claimed credit for resolving tensions between India and Pakistan, asserting that his trade diplomacy helped prevent conflict earlier this year. Speaking at the American Cornerstone Institute Founder’s Dinner on Saturday, Trump said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for “ending seven wars.”“On the world stage, we are respected at a level that we have never been respected before,” Trump said. “We are forging peace agreements, and we are stopping wars. So we stopped wars between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia.”The President claimed that trade negotiations were central to his…

20 Sep

District Magistrate Imposes 60-Day Ban on Carrying Weapons Ahead of Festivals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDistrict Magistrate, Orders

National Times Bureau :- In a preventive measure aimed at maintaining law and order and ensuring public safety during the upcoming festival season, District Magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav has imposed a 60-day ban on carrying weapons. The order will be in effect from midnight of 23rd September until 21st November. Under this directive, individuals are prohibited from carrying firearms, lethal weapons, sticks, spears, knives, or any iron-made arms in public places. Exceptions have been made for police, military, paramilitary forces, and other government officials, provided they are on duty, in uniform, and carrying authorized permits and ID cards. Persons holding…

20 Sep

Delhi Police Arrest Three Illegal African Nationals in South West Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAfricans, Illegal, Migrants, New Delhi

National Times Bureau :- Delhi Police, acting on a tip-off, arrested three African nationals who had been residing illegally in India for an extended period. During verification, authorities discovered that the individuals did not possess valid travel or visa documents and had overstayed in the country. The arrested individuals have been identified as Elamuno Gabriel, Chinedu Paulinus, and Sanusi Sani. Investigations revealed that they were employed in housekeeping and were residing in Shahpur (Delhi), Gurugram, and Noida, often moving between locations. At the time of their arrest, they were living near Sector 01, Palam Village, Delhi. Following due legal procedure,…

20 Sep

This Big Billion Days Flipkart Drives Digital-first Affordability and Convenience for Two-wheelers with a Seamless, Tech-powered Experience

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, India, Lifestyle, Trending

Extensive range of two-wheelers from all leading petrol & electric vehicle OEMs Fully digital purchase journey with insurance, registration, financing, and 24x7 two-wheeler expert assistance Loan options up to 48 months tenure, up to 24-month No-Cost EMI, and platform bank offers from Flipkart Axis Bank and Flipkart SBI credit cards Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, is set to transform how India shops for two-wheelers through a wide selection across petrol and electric vehicles as it prepares for its annual shopping festival, The Big Billion Days. As the festive season kicks off, Flipkart is reinforcing its position as the preferred destination…

20 Sep

Terror Encounter in Udhampur: Soldier Killed, Massive Search Operation Continues in J&K Forests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingUdhampur

Udhampur (Rajeev Sharma): A soldier lost his life during a fierce gunbattle in the upper forested belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, as security forces intensified a search operation to flush out hiding militants. The incident occurred late Friday evening in the Seoj Dhar forest region, near the Dudu-Basantgarh area, bordering Bhaderwah in Doda district. Officials confirmed that the soldier, who sustained critical injuries during the exchange of fire, was immediately shifted to a medical facility but succumbed to his wounds early Saturday. His identity has not yet been released pending family notification. Hunt for Militants Enters Second Day…

20 Sep

Multiple Schools in Delhi Targeted by Bomb Threats; DPS Dwarka Suspends Exams

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Several schools in Delhi were put on high alert early Saturday after receiving bomb threat calls, causing widespread concern among students, parents, and staff. The schools affected include Delhi Public School (DPS) Dwarka, Krishna Model Public School, and Sarvodaya Vidyalaya. In response to the threats, police and bomb disposal squads were promptly deployed to the locations. Authorities evacuated everyone from the premises and conducted thorough searches. No explosives or suspicious materials were detected. Due to the disruption, DPS Dwarka decided to cancel the mid-term exams scheduled for classes 3 through 12 for the day. The school issued…

20 Sep

Jammu and Kashmir Counter Intelligence Wing Executes Raids Across Multiple Locations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingJammu and Kashmir

Srinagar (Rajeev Sharma): In a major operation aimed at countering terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the Police's Counter Intelligence Wing conducted raids at eight different locations across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday. Officials confirmed that the searches were part of an ongoing investigation into terror-related offenses, marking another significant effort by security agencies to disrupt insurgent networks in the region. The operation, which spanned several areas in the valley, was executed following months of intelligence-gathering efforts. The raids were reportedly aimed at collecting critical evidence and dismantling local terror cells suspected of harboring and aiding militants. Sources close to…