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16 Sep

IMJU Executive Meet in Hyderabad Raises Concerns Over Journalist Welfare, Pensions, and Government Support

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIMJU, Journalist Welfare

Hyderabad: The Indian Media Journalists Union held its executive meeting on 13 and 14 September in the auditorium of Taj Mahal Hotel in Hyderabad under the chairmanship of National President Bala Bhaskar S. The meeting was attended by Chief Guest Dr. Marri Raghavaiah (General Secretary, National Federation of Indian Railwaymen (NFIR), Special Guests Mr. Kismat Kumar (Former Director of INTR) and Mr. Brahmandabheri Gopa Raju (President, The Journalists Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.), Guests- Mrs. Indirahema and Mrs. Kanakadurga.The details of the members and state heads of IMJU are as follows- Bala Bhaskar (Telangana), Harikrishna Yadav (Delhi), Ravi Shastri (Karnataka), Mohantara…

16 Sep

Adani Defamation Case: Gandhinagar Court Summons Journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAbhisar Sharma, Adani Group, defamation case, Gandhinagar court, Raju Parulekar

Gandhinagar, September 16, 2025 — A Gandhinagar court has summoned journalists Abhisar Sharma and Raju Parulekar to appear on September 20 in connection with criminal defamation complaints filed by the Adani Group.The conglomerate alleged that Sharma, a YouTuber, and Parulekar, a blogger, circulated defamatory claims intended to tarnish its image. The Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class, PS Adalaj, issued notices directing both to appear, according to an official release by Adani.The complaints were filed under Sections 356 (1, 2, and 3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which correspond to Sections 499, 500, and 501 of the Indian…

16 Sep

Mother Dairy Slashes Prices Across Dairy and Food Products After GST Overhaul

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiadairy products, Mother dairy, Price drop

National Times Bureau :- In a major relief for consumers, Mother Dairy on Tuesday announced a sharp reduction in prices across its dairy and food product range following a sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) restructuring. The move places most of its portfolio under either the zero-tax category or the lowest 5% slab. Staple items such as paneer, butter, cheese, ghee, milkshakes, and ice creams will now cost less. For instance, a 500-gram pack of butter will drop to ₹285 from ₹305, while the price of a butterscotch cone ice cream has been reduced from ₹35 to ₹30. Similarly, a…

16 Sep

Major Shake-Up in Meghalaya Cabinet: Eight Ministers Resign Ahead of Reshuffle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsCabinet, Meghalaya, Resign

National Times Bureau :- In a dramatic political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya Cabinet tendered their resignations on Tuesday, paving the way for a significant reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led government. Officials confirmed that Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, who heads the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government, submitted the resignations of his colleagues to Governor C.H. Vijayashankar during a meeting at Raj Bhavan. The swearing-in of new ministers has been scheduled for 5 p.m. the same evening. Among those who resigned are Ampareen Lyngdoh, Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A. Sangma, and Abu Tahir Mondal from the NPP; Paul Lyngdoh…

16 Sep

Dehradun Cloudburst Leaves Trail of Destruction, Search On for Missing Persons

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDehradun, Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Rajeev Sharma): A sudden cloudburst in the Sahastradhara belt of Dehradun Tuesday triggered flash floods and landslides, leaving behind widespread damage and forcing emergency crews into action. The heavy gush of water swept through houses, roadside shops and parked vehicles, while stretches of roads were washed away. Officials confirmed that two individuals have not been traced since the incident, and rescue agencies are racing against time to locate them. Teams from the SDRF and NDRF have reached the disaster-hit sites and are assisting in evacuations as well as clearing debris. Authorities said the situation is under control but the…

16 Sep

India-US Trade Talks Begin Amid Renewed Criticism on Russian Oil Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsIndia, Russia, US

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A new round of India-US trade discussions is set to begin today as American negotiator Brendan Lynch lands in the capital, though the agenda has been clouded by fresh remarks from White House adviser Peter Navarro. Navarro alleged that Indian refiners have been “quick to align with Russian suppliers” since the Ukraine conflict, claiming such purchases indirectly strengthen Moscow’s military capacity. “American workers lose while India profits. On top of that, they maintain some of the steepest tariffs globally,” Navarro said on Monday. Despite these pointed remarks, both governments are attempting to push forward with dialogue…

15 Sep

CBSE Makes 75% Attendance Mandatory for Class X and XII Board Exams

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia75% attendance rule, CBSE, Class 10 exams, Class 12 exams

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced stricter eligibility rules for students appearing in the Class X and XII Board examinations, making 75 per cent attendance compulsory. Students failing to meet this requirement will not be allowed to sit for the exams.According to the Board, Classes X and XII must be treated as two-year programmes—covering Classes IX and X, and Classes XI and XII respectively. Students must study all subjects across both years to qualify for the final examinations.Internal assessment, which is a key component under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, will also…

15 Sep

US Trade Envoy Brendan Lynch to Hold Talks in India on Bilateral Deal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBilateral Trade Agreement, Brendan Lynch, India-US trade deal, tariffs on Indian goods

New Delhi, September 15, 2025: US chief negotiator Brendan Lynch will arrive in India late Monday for a day-long discussion on the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA), a senior commerce ministry official confirmed.The upcoming talks are expected to serve as a precursor to the sixth round of negotiations, which had been scheduled for August 25–29 but were postponed after the United States imposed a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods.This marks the continuation of efforts to resolve trade tensions, with five rounds of negotiations already completed between both sides. “Tomorrow’s dialogue will set the stage for the next…

15 Sep

CM Dhami Shares Memoir Highlighting PM Modi’s Discipline and Dedication

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadiscipline, leadership, memoir, Narendra Modi, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Varanasi

Dehradun, September 15, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami shared a personal account about Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media platform X, praising his discipline, dedication, and patriotic spirit.In his post, Dhami said he has had the opportunity to closely observe the Prime Minister’s working style and that each interaction with him provides new lessons in leadership.Recalling an incident from Varanasi, Dhami wrote that during a late-night meeting of BJP-ruled state Chief Ministers, which ended around 1 a.m., Modi surprised everyone by saying one important task was still pending. To avoid inconvenience to the public, Modi preferred to…

15 Sep

PM Modi to Unveil ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan’ with Poshan Maah on September 17

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPM Modi, Poshan Maah 2025, Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, women health

New Delhi, September 15, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan on September 17, alongside the 8th edition of Poshan Maah, in a nationwide effort to boost healthcare and nutrition services for women, adolescent girls, and children.The campaign, coordinated by the ministries of health and family welfare and women and child development, will combine medical outreach with nutrition-based awareness drives. The health ministry will provide preventive and curative services through health camps and public facilities, while the women and child development ministry will mobilise women and girls via Anganwadi centres for counselling,…