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19 Sep

India Urges Saudi Arabia to Consider Mutual Interests After Riyadh-Pakistan Defence Pact

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Saudi Arabia relations, Pakistan-Saudi defence pact, Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement

New Delhi, September 19 — India on Friday said it expects Saudi Arabia to keep “mutual interests and sensitivities” in mind while pursuing its bilateral strategic partnership with New Delhi. The statement came after Riyadh signed a “Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement” with Pakistan, a move seen as deepening defence ties between the two nations.The pact, signed on Wednesday by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, declares that aggression against one country will be treated as aggression against both.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia has expanded significantly in…

19 Sep

CM Dhami Inaugurates Asian Cadet Cup, Calls Fencing India’s Next Rising Sport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAsian Cadet Cup 2025, fencing, Fencing Association of India, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Haldwani, September 19 — Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Asian Cadet Cup India-2025 at Manaskhand Hall, Indira Gandhi International Sports Stadium, Haldwani, on Friday. The five-day international fencing tournament is being hosted by the Fencing Association of India under the aegis of the Asian Fencing Confederation and will run until September 23. The Chief Minister lit the ceremonial lamp to open the event and expressed confidence that Indian youth will soon achieve international glory in fencing, just as they have in shooting, archery, and javelin throw. “Fencing has not received as much attention as other sports, but…

19 Sep

ABVP Secures Majority in DUSU Elections, Claims President’s Post; NSUI Wins Vice President Seat

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New Delhi, September 19 — The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) scored a decisive victory in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections on Friday, winning three out of four top positions, including the powerful president’s chair.Aryan Maan, ABVP’s candidate from Haryana’s Bahadurgarh, defeated Congress-backed NSUI’s Joslyin Nandita Choudhary by a huge margin to become the new DUSU president. With this, he succeeds outgoing president and NSUI leader Ronak Khatri.The counting process, held under heavy security, began Friday morning and continued through the day. Final figures showed Maan securing 21,854 votes, far ahead of Choudhary’s 9,973.While ABVP’s Kunal Chaudhary and…

19 Sep

CBSE Bars Private Students from Opting for Additional Subjects in 2026 Exams

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma)– The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has revised its examination rules, eliminating the option for private students to take additional subjects in the Class 10 and 12 board exams from 2026.Earlier, students who had already cleared their Class 10 or 12 examinations were allowed to appear again within two years as private candidates in order to add subjects that suited their higher education or career paths. This route was widely used by aspirants of professional courses like engineering and medicine, who needed subjects such as Mathematics or Biology to qualify for entrance exams.The removal of…

19 Sep

GST Revamp to Ease Financial Load on Farmers, Says Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a recent policy review session, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan underscored the government’s commitment to rural welfare, stating that revised GST structures for agricultural tools and machinery are poised to make a significant difference in the lives of Indian farmers. The meeting, convened to evaluate the impact of the latest tax reforms on the agricultural sector, focused on translating policy into tangible benefits for cultivators. The minister emphasized that several farm-related products have now been moved into lower GST brackets, effectively reducing their market prices. "Farmers Will Feel the Difference" "With the revised GST rates,…

19 Sep

Indian Army Embraces Drone Warfare: New Drive Aims to Equip Every Soldier with Aerial Skills

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant move to modernise combat preparedness, the Indian Army has rolled out a new initiative aimed at training its personnel in drone operations, marking a shift towards a more tech-enabled force. The program, titled ‘Eagle in the Arm’, intends to make drone handling a basic skill for soldiers—on par with the use of conventional weapons. Tech Integration at the Frontline As part of this transformation, the Army is expanding its drone fleet for use in various roles including surveillance, tactical support, logistics, and emergency response. Soldiers are being trained to incorporate unmanned aerial vehicles…

18 Sep

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Election Commission Insiders Exposing Voter Fraud

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission of India, Rahul Gandhi, voter fraud allegations, voter list deletions

New Delhi — Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that insiders from the Election Commission of India (ECI) are now providing him with details of alleged voter fraud, intensifying the party’s accusations against the poll panel.Speaking at a press conference at the Congress headquarters, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of “protecting vote chors” and enabling irregular deletions and additions in electoral rolls. “We have started getting help from inside the Election Commission. This was not happening before, but now it is, and it won’t stop,” Gandhi said, warning that young…

18 Sep

Cloudburst in Chamoli Leaves 10 Missing, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Monitors Rescue Efforts

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Chamoli, September 18, 2025— At least 10 people were reported missing after a cloudburst struck the Nandanagar Ghat area of Chamoli district late Wednesday night, causing flash floods and burying several homes under debris.Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said he is personally monitoring the situation and remains in constant touch with officials overseeing relief efforts. “Heavy rainfall in the Nandan Nagar Ghat area has caused damage to nearby houses. Local administration, SDRF, and police teams reached the spot immediately and are engaged in relief and rescue operations. I am monitoring the situation closely and pray for everyone’s safety,” he posted…

18 Sep

Fong Jaw Aerospace Co Ltd, Taiwan and Pentagon Rugged Systems, India Ltd Signed an MoU in TADTE, Taiwan

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Hyderabad, [September 18, 2025]: In a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in defense and advanced technology, F J Aerospace Co Ltd, Taiwan and Pentagon Rugged Systems. India have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Technology Transfer (ToT) and joint manufacturing of drones in India. This strategic collaboration aims to establish indigenous capabilities in the design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of state-of-the-art drones to cater to defense, industrial, and civilian applications. The partnership is fully aligned with the vision of the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and the Make in India initiative, focusing on reducing dependency on…

18 Sep

Ajmer Woman Throws Three-Year-Old Daughter Into Lake After Partner’s Taunts, Arrested

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National Times Bureau :- In Ajmer, a shocking incident has come to light where a 28-year-old woman allegedly killed her three-year-old daughter by throwing her into Ana Sagar Lake. Police said the accused, identified as Anjali alias Priya from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, was reportedly upset over repeated taunts from her live-in partner about having a child from her previous marriage. Anjali, who worked as a receptionist at a local hotel along with her partner Alkesh, was captured on CCTV carrying her daughter around the lake late at night. Hours later, she was seen alone, talking on the phone, which contradicted…