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06 Sep

Donald Trump Softens Stance on India After Harsh Tariff Measures, Calls PM Modi a “Great Friend”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Narendra Modi

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has clarified recent remarks that appeared to criticize India’s growing ties with Russia and China, insisting that his relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains strong despite rising trade tensions. Just days after imposing a steep 50% tariff on a range of Indian imports — a move interpreted as a response to India’s continued purchase of Russian oil — Trump struck a more diplomatic tone, calling PM Modi a “great Prime Minister” and reiterating his respect for the India-U.S. partnership. The shift comes after Trump posted an image on Truth Social showing…

05 Sep

Dhami Launches ‘Hello Haldwani’ Community Radio App to Boost Education and Culture in Uttarakhand

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Dehradun, September 5, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday launched the community radio mobile application Hello Haldwani 91.2 FM from his camp office, calling it a landmark step in promoting education and culture across the state.Community radio has long been seen as an important medium for reaching people in remote regions, and Dhami emphasized that the new initiative will give a stronger voice to local society and traditions. He noted that Uttarakhand Open University has already played a vital role in extending access to education through modern technology in difficult terrains, and this app would further amplify…

05 Sep

Who is Dinesh K Patnaik? India’s New High Commissioner to Canada, Know All About Him

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, IndiaDinesh K Patnaik, High Commissioner to Canada, India Canada relations, Indian diplomacy

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)– The Government of India has named senior diplomat Dinesh K Patnaik as the next High Commissioner to Canada, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday.Patnaik, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service, is presently India’s Ambassador to Spain. His appointment comes at a critical moment for India-Canada relations, which have remained strained since 2023.Bilateral ties took a downturn after former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian national labeled a Khalistani extremist by New Delhi. India firmly denied the charge, but the controversy led…

05 Sep

Trump Flags Growing India-Russia-China Proximity Amid Tariff Tensions with Washington

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-China-Russia ties, Narendra Modi, U.S.-India tariffs, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Washington, September 5, 2025 – U.S. President Donald Trump triggered a fresh wave of debate over global alignments after commenting on India, Russia, and China’s closer engagement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi walking alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, writing, “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!”The remark comes at a time when ties between Washington and New Delhi are under visible strain. Recently, the U.S. imposed new tariffs on a wide range…

05 Sep

Punjab and Haryana High Court Declines Immediate Intervention in Flood Matter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabFloods, Punjab, Punjab & Haryana High Court

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday refused to intervene immediately in the ongoing flood situation affecting parts of Punjab. The court observed that the state government and its concerned departments are already taking measures to control the situation and provide relief to the affected population. The petition seeking urgent directions for flood management and preventive steps was heard by the bench, which stated that the matter requires detailed consideration and cannot be rushed without proper reports and on-ground assessments. The court asked the petitioners to present concrete evidence and data before any further directions…

05 Sep

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra Face Lookout Circular in ₹60 Crore Fraud Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaLookout Circular, Mumbai Police, Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty, ₹60 crore cheating case

Mumbai, September 5, 2025 – The Mumbai Police have issued a Lookout Circular (LOC) against Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, in a high-profile cheating case involving nearly ₹60 crore.Officials confirmed on Friday that the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) initiated the measure due to the couple’s frequent international travel, raising concerns they might attempt to bypass the ongoing investigation. The LOC, now active at airports and border checkpoints, will alert authorities if they try to leave the country.The case was registered at Juhu police station on August 14, based on a businessman’s complaint accusing Shetty and…

04 Sep

PM Modi’s Reforms Empower Women, Uttarakhand CM Dhami Highlights at State Award Ceremony

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnganwadi Worker Award, PM Modi women reforms, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Teelu Rauteli Award, Uttarakhand women empowerment

Dehradun , September 4, 2025— Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday said the state government is committed to women’s empowerment, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently worked for the welfare of women across India.Speaking at the State Street Shakti Teelu Rauteli and Anganwadi Worker Award distribution ceremony for 2024-25, Dhami praised Modi’s “Nari Tu Narayani” mantra and highlighted initiatives like 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies, Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Ujjwala Yojana, and Lakhpati Didi Yojana. He also underlined the abolition of triple talaq as a landmark step in securing social justice…

04 Sep

PM Modi Announces GST 2.0 Reforms, Calls It a ‘Double Dhamaka’ Before Diwali and Chhath

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGST 2.0, health insurance GST, India economy, PM Modi, tax reforms

New Delhi, September 4, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the rollout of next-generation GST reforms, describing them as a historic step towards making India self-reliant and simplifying tax compliance for citizens. He called the move a “double dhamaka” of happiness ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja.The Prime Minister confirmed that the new GST regime, which he referred to as GST 2.0, will take effect on September 22, coinciding with the first day of Navratri. “Without timely changes, we cannot give our country its rightful place in today’s global situation,” Modi said, recalling his Independence Day speech in…

04 Sep

Epidemic Threat Looms Over Punjab Post-Floods; Health Department Activates Emergency Action Plan

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab is facing the risk of a potential epidemic in the aftermath of the devastating floods, prompting the state health department to roll out an emergency action plan. Experts have warned that stagnant water and widespread contamination could trigger a surge in waterborne and vector-borne diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, typhoid, hepatitis A, malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. The department has deployed 138 newly appointed medical officers and 818 rapid response and mobile medical teams in flood-affected areas. Over 424 ambulances are active, nearly 1,000 medical camps have been set up, and essential medicines, including chlorine tablets,…

04 Sep

Supreme Court Pulls Up States Over Flood Devastation, Seeks Reports on Deforestation and Relief Measures

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHimachal deforestation floods, Jammu Kashmir flooding, Punjab flood devastation, Supreme Court floods case, Uttarakhand heavy rains

New Delhi– The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of the massive destruction caused by torrential rains and flooding across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir, issuing notices to all four state governments.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) observed that the unprecedented monsoon deluge had resulted in extensive loss of lives, agriculture, and infrastructure, warning that unchecked environmental damage may have worsened the crisis. Reports of illegal deforestation were flagged as a possible factor behind the scale of devastation.“We have seen entire fields and villages in Punjab wiped out. Development must be balanced…