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13 Sep

Shankaracharya Backs Independent Candidates Promising Cow Protection in Bihar Polls

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar elections 2025, cow protection, independent candidates, Shankaracharya

Patna, September 13, 2025: Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Saturday declared his support for independent candidates in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, provided they commit to taking action against cow slaughter.Addressing the media, the Shankaracharya expressed disappointment over decades of unfulfilled promises by political parties. “In the Bihar elections, our vote will go to cow protection and the preservation of Sanatan Dharma. Even after 78–79 years and numerous assurances, no party has genuinely pledged to stop cow slaughter,” he said.He confirmed that candidates would be fielded for all 243 assembly seats across the state but withheld their names for now,…

13 Sep

Former Meghalaya Chief Minister D.D. Lapang Passes Away at 93

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National Times Bureau :- Former Meghalaya Chief Minister and veteran politician D.D. Lapang passed away at the age of 93 on Friday evening. Authorities confirmed that Lapang had been suffering from age-related ailments and breathed his last at a hospital. The state government will accord him full state honors, with the official funeral scheduled for Monday. Born on April 10, 1932, Lapang began his life humbly, helping his mother run a tea stall and working in various capacities including as a laborer, teacher, and government employee. He entered politics by winning the Nongpoh assembly seat as an independent candidate in…

13 Sep

India Enacts Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025: Key Reforms and Implications

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has officially implemented the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing several colonial-era laws, including the Foreigners Act of 1946 and the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920. This new legislation aims to modernize India's immigration framework, enhance national security, and streamline the entry, stay, and exit processes for foreign nationals.Enhanced Penalties for Immigration Offenses: Individuals found using forged or fraudulently obtained travel documents will face imprisonment ranging from two to seven years, along with fines between ₹1 lakh and ₹10 lakh.Hotels, educational institutions, hospitals, and nursing homes are required to report information about foreigners…

12 Sep

Opposition in Maharashtra Slams BJP, BCCI Over India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsAaditya Thackeray, BCCI controversy, BJP criticism, India-Pakistan Asia Cup

Mumbai, September 12, 2025: Opposition parties in Maharashtra launched sharp attacks on the BJP and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday over the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash scheduled for September 14. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray questioned whether “blood and cricket can flow together,” while the Congress and NCP (SP) accused the ruling party of double standards.Thackeray alleged that the BCCI’s eagerness to play Pakistan was driven by money, TV revenue, and advertisement deals. He urged Indian broadcasters to boycott the game, recalling Pakistan’s repeated terror attacks inside India. “Had the real BJP been…

12 Sep

Uttarakhand CM Clears Over ₹140 Crore for Roads, Water Projects, and Kumbh Mela Preparations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBageshwar pumping scheme, Kaladhungi road widening, Kumbh Mela 2027, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Dehradun, September 12 – Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a series of development projects worth more than ₹140 crore across multiple districts, covering infrastructure, drinking water, and preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela. In Nainital district’s Kaladhungi assembly constituency, Dhami sanctioned ₹3.81 crore under the State Plan for road widening between Government Primary School, Bhagwanpur, and Government Inter College, Lamachaur, linking to the main Kaladhungi road. In Bageshwar, ₹4.73 crore was approved for the Bodi Dhuraphat Pumping Scheme under the Bageshwar division. The allocation will fund pending works and the retrofitting of pumps and motors with energy-efficient…

12 Sep

PM Modi to Visit Manipur for First Time Since Ethnic Violence, Launch ₹8,500 Crore Projects

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChurachandpur Peace Ground, Imphal Kangla Fort, Manipur ethnic clashes, PM Modi Manipur visit

New Delhi, September 12, 2025– Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday, making his first trip to the state in over two years since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. The visit will see him launch and inaugurate development projects worth nearly ₹8,500 crore, officials confirmed.At Peace Ground in Churachandpur, a Kuki-majority district, the Prime Minister will lay foundation stones for projects valued at ₹7,300 crore. In Imphal, the Meitei-majority capital, he will inaugurate completed works worth ₹1,200 crore.The long-awaited visit comes after sustained opposition criticism over Modi’s absence from the violence-hit state, where clashes between Meiteis…

12 Sep

National Times Media Group Pledges Support to Promote Sena Jal in India

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Times Media Group has come forward to promote Sena Jal, the bottled water initiative of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA), across the Indian market. Launched under the leadership of Madhulika Rawat, wife of the late General Bipin Rawat, Sena Jal offers affordable drinking water Rs 6 for 500 ml and Rs 10 for one liter while directing profits to the Army Welfare Fund. These funds are used to support the education and well-being of martyrs’ families and their children. Recognizing its noble cause and the need for wider awareness, National Times Media Group will…

12 Sep

Sikkim Landslide Leaves Four Dead, Three Missing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDeath news, Landslide, Sikkim

National Times Bureau :- A massive landslide struck Sikkim’s Gyalshing district late at night, leaving four people dead and three others missing. Authorities confirmed that the incident triggered panic in the region, prompting immediate rescue operations. Police and SSB personnel, along with local residents, rushed to the spot and managed to rescue two women. Both were admitted to a hospital, where one succumbed to her injuries, while the other remains in critical condition. A disturbing video of the disaster has surfaced, showing how locals and security forces struggled to save people trapped in the gushing waters. Rescue teams continue to…

12 Sep

Kangana Ranaut Withdraws Plea in Supreme Court Over Defamation Case

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New Delhi, Sept 12 — Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has withdrawn her petition from the Supreme Court that sought to quash a criminal defamation complaint filed against her over a retweet linked to the farmers’ protest.The decision came after a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta indicated that Ranaut could pursue other remedies before the trial court. Following this observation, her counsel chose to withdraw the plea.Ranaut had approached the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed her request to set aside the complaint. The High Court had held that…

12 Sep

C.P. Radhakrishnan Assumes Office as India’s New Vice President

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New Delhi: C.P. Radhakrishnan was officially sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India during a formal oath-taking ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning. The ceremony, presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, marked the beginning of Radhakrishnan’s tenure as the country’s second-highest constitutional authority. Clad in a traditional red kurta, the 67-year-old leader took his oath in English, invoking God as he pledged to uphold the Constitution and duties of the Vice President’s office. Victory in Vice Presidential Polls Radhakrishnan’s swearing-in follows his decisive win in the vice-presidential elections held earlier this week, where he defeated the…