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19 Apr

24 Students Score 100 Percentile in JEE Main 2025 as NTA Declares Results; Rajasthan Leads with Seven Toppers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia100 percentile scorers, JEE Main 2025, NTA results, Rajasthan toppers

New Delhi, April 19, 2025 — The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the results of JEE Main 2025 (Paper 1 – B.E./B.Tech) on Saturday, revealing that 24 candidates have achieved the elusive 100 percentile, with Rajasthan emerging as the top-performing state, contributing seven of the perfect scorers. The high-stakes exam, which serves as the first gateway to India’s top engineering institutes, was held in two sessions – January and April – witnessing participation from 14.75 lakh candidates out of the 15.39 lakh who had registered. The exams were conducted in 13 languages across 300 cities, including 15 international centres like…

18 Apr

ISI-Linked Terrorist Happy Passia’s Arrest in US Marks Big Win for Punjab Police

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Chandigarh, April 18, 2025 — Fugitive terrorist Harpreet Singh, known as Happy Passia, has been arrested in Sacramento, USA, in a major breakthrough for Indian law enforcement. Passia, wanted in multiple terror cases across Punjab, was tracked down with the help of the FBI and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, acting on inputs from the FBI’s New Delhi office.Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav described the arrest as a “major milestone” in the state’s ongoing war against terrorism. Passia is known to have strong links with Pakistan’s ISI and the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International. He is accused of being the…

18 Apr

Shubhanshu Shukla to Become First Indian on ISS, 40 Years After Rakesh Sharma’s Space Flight

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New Delhi, April 18, 2025: After a gap of four decades, India is ready to send one of its own into space again. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian Air Force pilot, is set to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in May this year. His mission will make him the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS and the first Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma's historic flight in 1984.Shukla will be part of Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission and will lift off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon…

18 Apr

India a Strong Contender for Permanent Seat in Expanded UNSC: UN Panel Chief

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New York, April 18, 2025: India has emerged as a “sure contender” for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) if the body is expanded, according to Philip Sibanda, Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on UNSC reform. Speaking at an informal General Assembly meeting, Sibanda praised India’s consistent global leadership and its significant contributions to peacekeeping.Representing Zimbabwe as its Permanent Representative to the UN, Sibanda emphasized the growing support India enjoys among member states. He highlighted India’s democratic credentials and its leadership within the G4 group—comprising India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan—as key indicators of its suitability…

18 Apr

PM Modi, Elon Musk Explore New Frontiers in Tech and Innovation

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New Delhi, April 18, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Thursday to explore avenues of collaboration in emerging technologies, space exploration, and innovation-driven development. The conversation reaffirmed growing ties between India and global tech pioneers.According to officials, both leaders discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in areas like sustainable development, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship. The call follows their earlier in-person meeting in Washington, D.C., and comes amid India’s expanding efforts to position itself as a global hub for innovation.Elon Musk, who was joined by his family during the interaction, expressed admiration for…

18 Apr

CM Sukhu Releases Veteran’s Book, Promises Boost to Remote Regions and Education Reforms

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCM Sukhu, Hari Singh Rana, Himachal Day, Mere Achhe Din

Shimla, April 18, 2025: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met 90-year-old social worker Hari Singh Rana during his visit to Pangi for the state-level Himachal Day celebrations. Rana presented his newly authored book "Mere Achhe Din" for release, which the Chief Minister gladly unveiled.Wearing the region’s traditional white cap, Rana was warmly welcomed and invited to sit beside the CM. The Chief Minister praised Rana’s dedication to social service and extended best wishes for his continued efforts. Rana also submitted a memorandum with key developmental demands for the Pangi region. The CM assured appropriate action and reaffirmed…

18 Apr

Close Aide of Terrorist Rinda, Gangster Happy Passia, Arrested in the US

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New Delhi (National Times): Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, a notorious gangster with alleged terror links, has been arrested in the United States, in what marks a key success for Indian security agencies. Passia is a known close associate of Pakistan-based terrorist Harvinder Singh Sandhu, alias Rinda. Passia was wanted in India for his alleged involvement in multiple grenade attacks, including on a private house in Chandigarh and police stations in Punjab. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had earlier declared a Rs 5 lakh bounty on him, seeking public assistance in tracing his whereabouts. According to officials, Happy Passia was…

17 Apr

Odisha to Get ‘America-Like’ Highways as Gadkari Unveils ₹4,000-Crore Projects

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Bhubaneswar, April 17, 2025: Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari unveiled a massive infrastructure push in Odisha, promising highways on par with American standards. At a public event in Baramunda, Bhubaneswar, Gadkari announced 19 new national highway projects worth ₹4,137 crore to improve connectivity and boost tourism.Gadkari said the Centre had already spent ₹60,000 crore on completed highway works in the state, with another ₹60,000 crore worth of projects in progress. He added that ₹75,000 crore in future projects had also been approved, taking the total investment close to ₹2 lakh crore.One of the highlights of the announcement was the…

17 Apr

SC Extends Time for Election Commission to Reply in Jairam Ramesh’s PIL on Rule Amendments

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New Delhi, April 17, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Election Commission of India three more weeks to respond to a Public Interest Litigation filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The PIL challenges changes to Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which allegedly restrict public access to key electoral records.A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna had earlier asked the Centre and the Election Commission to file their responses by January 15. However, senior advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for the Election Commission, sought more time to submit a detailed reply. The court has…

17 Apr

India Flags Concern Over F-1 Visa Scrutiny, Deportations of Indian Nationals from U.S.

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New Delhi, April 17, 2025: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed Thursday that the Indian government is actively investigating reports of Indian students in the United States receiving notices regarding their F-1 visa status. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian Embassy and consulates were in touch with affected students and monitoring the situation closely.The response came amid growing concerns about the treatment of Indian nationals in the U.S., including recent cases involving visa revocations, green card holders being denied re-entry, and Indian tourists being stopped at airports.Adding to the tension, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan…