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19 Jul

New Sports Governance Bill Set to Usher in Reform Era, Says Kiren Rijiju

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, SportsIOA, Kiren Rijiju, Mansukh Mandaviya, National Sports Governance Bill, NSFs, sports reform

New Delhi, July 17, 2025 — Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed confidence that the upcoming National Sports Governance Bill, scheduled to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament, will mark the beginning of a transformative era for sports governance in India.Rijiju, who previously served as Union Sports Minister from 2019 to 2021, played a role in initiating dialogue around the bill. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for sports reforms and said the legislation is set to bring transparency, accountability, and a fresh structure to how sports bodies function in the country.The bill proposes a regulatory…

19 Jul

India’s Electronics Exports Cross $40 Billion, Bullet Train and Semiconductor Plans on Track: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaAshwini Vaishnaw, bullet train project, IIT Hyderabad, India electronics exports, semiconductor chip

Hyderabad, July 19, 2025 — Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that India's electronics exports have surged past USD 40 billion an eight-fold increase over the last 11 year signaling the country’s aggressive push toward becoming a global manufacturing hub.Speaking at the 14th Convocation of IIT Hyderabad, Vaishnaw said the domestic electronics production has grown six times during the same period. “That’s a double-digit compound annual growth rate, something any corporate would envy,” he noted.The Minister credited this remarkable growth to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long-term vision. “Very few countries of our size have ever seen this kind of…

19 Jul

Monsoon Fury Grips India: 18 Dead in UP, Floods, Landslides Wreak Havoc in Several States

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHimachal landslides, Monsoon 2025, Rajasthan flood rescue, Uttar Pradesh rain deaths, Uttarakhand red alert

National Times Bureau, July 19, 2025: India is reeling under intense monsoon conditions, with at least 18 people losing their lives in Uttar Pradesh alone, as torrential rains continued to cause widespread flooding, landslides, and disruptions across multiple states.In Uttar Pradesh, 18 people died in a single day as heavy rain battered several regions. Eight of these deaths occurred due to drowning, while two were caused by snake bites. Fatalities were reported from districts including Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Banda, Mahoba, Ghazipur, and Lalitpur.Rajasthan witnessed flood-like conditions in districts such as Ajmer, Pushkar, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Pali. Overflowing rivers and dams…

18 Jul

All Parties Back Impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma After Cash Scandal, Says Rijiju

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCongress support, judiciary corruption, Justice Yashwant Varma impeachment, Kiren Rijiju interview

New Delhi, July 18, 2025 — Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed on Friday that all major political parties, including the Congress, have agreed to support the impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma. The move follows the sensational discovery of half-burnt currency bundles at the judge’s Lutyens' Delhi residence in March.In an exclusive video interview with PTI, Rijiju emphasized that the initiative is not government-led but a unified stand taken by Members of Parliament across party lines. “I have spoken to all senior leaders of different political parties. I will also get in touch with some of the single-MP parties…

18 Jul

India Welcomes U.S. Decision to Designate TRF as Global Terrorist Entity

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsThe Resistance Front, TRF designated terrorist, US India counter-terrorism

New Delhi, July 19, 2025 — India on Friday welcomed the United States’ decision to designate The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), as a global terrorist organisation. The group had earlier claimed responsibility for the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a strong statement in support of the designation, describing it as a timely and significant step in global counter-terrorism efforts. "We acknowledge and appreciate the leadership of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in this regard," the ministry said.India has repeatedly underlined the importance of dismantling terror…

18 Jul

ED Raids Former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s Residence in Bhilai Amid Political Storm

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBhupesh Baghel, Chattishgarh

Bhilai (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted a raid at the Bhilai residence of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, triggering political controversy just hours before the conclusion of the monsoon session of the state legislative assembly. While ED officials have yet to confirm the specific case under which the searches were carried out, the development has drawn sharp reactions from Baghel’s camp, which has linked the action to political motives. Politically-Timed Action? A post from Baghel’s official account on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) pointed to the timing of the raids, claiming the ED's…

17 Jul

India Non-Committal on Revival of RIC Talks Despite Push from Russia and China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsforeign policy, India-China-Russia, Randhir Jaiswal, RIC mechanism, trilateral cooperation

New Delhi, July 17, 2025 — India on Thursday signaled caution over reviving the long-dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral talks, stating that any such move would only happen at a “mutually convenient” time. The government made it clear that no meeting has been scheduled yet, despite public signals from Moscow and Beijing suggesting readiness to resume dialogue.The matter surfaced after Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko expressed hope about the RIC mechanism resuming soon, noting that Moscow is already in discussions with both India and China. “We are interested in making this format work,” he said, underlining that all three nations…

17 Jul

Uddhav Thackeray Meets CM Fadnavis After “Come Here” Remark Sparks Buzz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDevendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra politics, Shiv Sena UBT, Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, July 17, 2025 — In a move stirring fresh political speculation across Maharashtra, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray met with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday, just a day after Fadnavis publicly extended a suggestive invitation for his former ally to join the ruling coalition.The meeting took place in the chamber of Legislative Council chairperson Ram Shinde and lasted around 30 minutes. Also present was Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav's son and the Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA from Worli.The interaction follows Fadnavis' remarks at the farewell function for outgoing Leader of Opposition Ambadas Danve on Wednesday, where he made a…

17 Jul

Murder Convict Shot Dead Inside Patna Hospital ICU; Six Detained

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChandan Mishra, ICU murder, murder convict killed, Patna hospital shooting

Patna, July 17, 2025 — A convicted murderer on parole was shot dead by a group of armed assailants inside the ICU of a private hospital in Patna on Thursday morning, in a chilling attack that has triggered widespread alarm over hospital security and gang rivalries.The victim, 36-year-old Chandan Mishra from Buxar district, was admitted for treatment while on parole from Beur Jail, where he was serving a sentence in a murder case. He had a lengthy criminal history, with at least 24 cases registered against him, including more than a dozen for murder.According to police, the shooting occurred around…

17 Jul

US Embassy Issues Visa Warning After Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting in Illinois

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New Delhi / Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory warning that engaging in criminal activities such as theft, assault, or burglary in the United States could lead to the revocation of a visa and ineligibility for future US visas. The announcement follows a widely reported incident involving an Indian woman accused of shoplifting from a Target store in Illinois. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy emphasized the seriousness of such offenses, stating: “Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues –…