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Uttarakhand CM Orders Probe into Toddler’s Death Over Referral Delays

Uttarakhand CM Orders Probe into Toddler’s Death Over Referral Delays

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday ordered a high-level inquiry into the death of a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Bageshwar district, who allegedly lost his life due to delays in receiving timely medical treatment caused by multiple hospital referrals. Calling the incident “extremely painful and unfortunate,” Dhami directed the Kumaon Commissioner to lead the probe. “Initial information suggests negligence by officials or healthcare staff in performing their duties. If any indifference is confirmed, strict action will be taken,” the Chief Minister said in an official statement. He further emphasized, “No laxity will be tolerated when it comes to safeguarding…
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US Delegation to Visit India on August 25 for Bilateral Trade Talks

US Delegation to Visit India on August 25 for Bilateral Trade Talks

National Times Bureau, July 30, 2025: A high-level US government delegation is set to arrive in India on August 25 to continue negotiations on the Bilateral Trade Agreement that was first announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit in February. This visit marks the sixth round of discussions between the two countries, following the most recent round in Washington DC held from July 14 to July 18.A senior official from the Commerce Ministry confirmed the development and noted that both sides are working on finalizing the first tranche of a multi-sector agreement by the fall of 2025. The broader…
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Over 80% of Paneer in Indian Markets Found to Be Adulterated: A Pressing Health Concern

Over 80% of Paneer in Indian Markets Found to Be Adulterated: A Pressing Health Concern

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): A recent investigation has uncovered that more than 80% of paneer sold in Indian markets is adulterated, manufactured using hazardous chemicals rather than genuine milk. With the increasing demand for affordable dairy products, low-cost synthetic paneer, often referred to as analog paneer, has discreetly dominated the market, posing a serious threat to public health.Experts explain that genuine paneer produced from fresh milk costs at least ₹350 per kilogram to manufacture. However, many retailers sell paneer for as low as ₹200–₹250 per kilogram, which is economically impossible without adulteration.This synthetic paneer is typically manufactured using milk powder, starch,…
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Operation Mahadev Aimed to Deliver Justice, Not Revenge: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

Operation Mahadev Aimed to Deliver Justice, Not Revenge: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 30, 2025 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, declaring that Operation Mahadev was a decisive and deliberate act of justice in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, not an act of revenge. Speaking during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah said that the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev were members of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, and their identities were confirmed during the investigation. He emphasized that the brutality of the Pahalgam incident where victims were asked their religion before being murdered in front of women and children demanded strong…
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Jaishankar Denies Foreign Mediation in Operation Sindoor Ceasefire, Blames Pakistan for Pahalgam Attack

Jaishankar Denies Foreign Mediation in Operation Sindoor Ceasefire, Blames Pakistan for Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, July 30, 2025 — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday firmly rejected any claims of foreign intervention in the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, clarifying that the halting of military operations against Pakistan was not influenced by trade negotiations or international pressure. His statement came during a special discussion on the Operation in the Rajya Sabha, where he categorically stated that no communication occurred between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump from April 22 to June 16.Jaishankar dismissed opposition claims that the ceasefire was influenced by U.S. mediation and trade leverage. He stressed that India’s…
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Trump Announces 25% Tariff on India Over Trade Barriers, Russian Ties

Trump Announces 25% Tariff on India Over Trade Barriers, Russian Ties

Washington D.C., July 30, 2025: In a sharp escalation of trade tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that India will face a new 25% tariff starting August 1, citing high tariffs, restrictive trade practices, and continued military and energy ties with Russia. In a social media post, Trump asserted that while India is considered a friend, it has imposed some of the world’s highest tariffs and maintains “strenuous and obnoxious” non-monetary trade barriers, limiting meaningful U.S.-India business engagements.The president also criticized India's longstanding purchase of military equipment from Russia and its role as one of Moscow's largest energy buyers,…
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ITBP Bus Plunges into Sindh River in J&K’s Ganderbal; All Personnel Rescued

ITBP Bus Plunges into Sindh River in J&K’s Ganderbal; All Personnel Rescued

Ganderbal, J&K: A major accident was averted in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday after a bus carrying personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) skidded off the road and fell into the Sindh river at Kullan in Ganderbal district amid heavy rainfall, officials said. All security personnel on board were successfully rescued. However, the driver of the bus sustained injuries and was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet confirmed the total number of personnel who were in the vehicle at the time of the incident. The accident occurred as the region has been witnessing continuous…
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Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Implement NEP 2020: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Becomes First State to Implement NEP 2020: CM Dhami

Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar: On the fifth anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that Uttarakhand has become the first state in the country to implement the policy in its entirety. Speaking at a program organized under the All India Education Samagam in Khatima, CM Dhami said that the state has taken “significant and far-reaching educational initiatives” to strengthen the foundation of learning. “Under NEP 2020, we have introduced Balvatika classes in more than 5,600 Anganwadi centers across Uttarakhand. This marks a historic step in transforming early childhood education,” Dhami said. The Chief…
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“Not a Single World Leader Asked India to Stop Operation Sindoor,” says PM Modi in his Lok Sabha speech

“Not a Single World Leader Asked India to Stop Operation Sindoor,” says PM Modi in his Lok Sabha speech

New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) asserted in the Lok Sabha that Operation Sindoor, India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack, was carried out with precision and without any international pressure to halt it. “Not a single world leader told India to stop its operations,” PM Modi declared, dismissing U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. “Our actions were precise and non-escalatory, exactly as we had committed.” The statement was made during a 1-hour and 42-minute address in the Lok Sabha, where the Prime Minister outlined…
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Government Denies Grand Mufti’s Claim of Death Sentence Reversal for Nurse Nimisha Priya

Government Denies Grand Mufti’s Claim of Death Sentence Reversal for Nurse Nimisha Priya

National Times Bureau, July 29, 2025: The Indian government has strongly refuted recent statements made by the so-called 'Grand Mufti of India,' Kanthapuram A P Abubakar Musliyar, regarding the legal status of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, sources confirmed on Tuesday. Officials from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the Grand Mufti’s claims about a complete reversal of Priya’s death sentence in Yemen as “inaccurate.”On Monday, Musliyar publicly stated that Nimisha Priya’s capital punishment had been entirely overturned by Yemeni authorities. However, he admitted that no official written confirmation of the decision had been received from Sana’a. According to him,…
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