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11 Jul

Rahul Gandhi Pleads Not Guilty in Pune Court Over Savarkar Defamation Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsPune court, Rahul Gandhi, Satyaki Savarkar, Savarkar defamation case

Pune, July 11, 2025: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday pleaded not guilty in a defamation case related to his remarks against Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.The plea was entered through his lawyer Milind Pawar before Judicial Magistrate (First Class) and Special Judge for MP/MLA cases, Amol Sriram Shinde, during proceedings at the Pune court. The case was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew of V D Savarkar.The court formally read out the charges, to which Gandhi responded via his counsel with a plea of not guilty. Rahul Gandhi was not present…

11 Jul

RSS Chief’s “Age 75” Remark Sparks Political Firestorm; Opposition Targets PM Modi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaage 75 retirement, Mohan Bhagwat, PM Narendra Modi, RSS

New Delhi, July 11: Politics has erupted after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat suggested that individuals should step aside from active roles upon turning 75, a comment the Opposition seized upon as a subtle dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reaches that age next year.Speaking at a book launch on Wednesday, Bhagwat said, “When you turn 75, it means you should stop now and make way for others.” He cited late RSS ideologue Moropant Pingle, who once quipped that being honoured with a shawl at 75 signified it was time to retire and let the next generation…

11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…

10 Jul

India’s Russian Oil Imports Shielded Global Markets from Chaos, Says Hardeep Puri

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacrude oil prices, global oil market, Hardeep Puri, India Russian oil imports, OPEC seminar

New Delhi, July 10 — India’s continued imports of Russian crude oil played a crucial role in stabilizing global energy markets and averting a dramatic surge in oil prices, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri asserted on Wednesday, dismissing criticism over India’s energy policies amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Speaking during his visit to Vienna, Puri explained that Russia’s daily crude output of over nine million barrels is vital to global supply. Removing such volumes from the market would have forced an impossible 10 per cent cut in worldwide oil consumption, sending prices soaring above USD 120-130 per barrel.“Imagine the chaos…

10 Jul

Over 57% Voter Enumeration Forms Collected in First 15 Days of Special Intensive Revision in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PoliticsBihar voters, BLO, Election Commission of India, Special Intensive Revision, voter enumeration forms

Patna, July 10 – The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar has seen remarkable public participation, with 57.48% of voter enumeration forms collected within the first 15 days of the drive. This impressive progress is credited to the coordinated efforts of election officials, volunteers, and a committed network of 1.56 lakh Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by all recognized political parties.As of 6 PM yesterday, a total of 4,53,89,881 forms were collected, accounting for 57.48% of the total 7,89,69,844 (approximately 7.90 crore) registered voters in Bihar. These figures reflect a significant push following the Election Commission’s instructions issued on…

10 Jul

SC Asks Election Commission to Consider Aadhaar, Voter ID, Ration Card for Bihar Voter List Update, Flags Tight Timelines

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingBihar

New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court on Thursday advised the Election Commission of India (ECI) to include Aadhaar cards, Voter ID cards, and ration cards as valid documents for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls currently underway in Bihar. The directive comes amid rising concerns over the accessibility and fairness of the voter verification process ahead of the state’s upcoming assembly elections. The bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi acknowledged the ECI’s statement that the earlier list of 11 accepted documents (issued on June 24) was not exhaustive but illustrative. The Court said it…

10 Jul

ED Books 29 Celebrities, YouTubers in Money Laundering Probe Linked to Online Betting in Telangana

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India

Hyderabad (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against 29 celebrities, including prominent film actors, television personalities, and YouTubers, for alleged involvement in promoting or associating with illegal online betting platforms in Telangana. According to official sources, the ED has taken cognisance of five FIRs registered by state police to initiate the probe. The accused are suspected of receiving payments from betting platforms that generated illicit funds worth crores of rupees, allegedly laundered through endorsement deals, social media promotions, and influencer partnerships. High-Profile Names Involved Among those named in…

10 Jul

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Haryana, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, TrendingDelhi, Earthquake, Haryana

New Delhi (National Times): A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck Haryana’s Jhajjar district on Thursday morning, with tremors felt across several parts of the Delhi-NCR region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 9:04 AM, with its epicentre located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar, approximately 51 km west of Delhi. The quake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface. Residents in parts of Delhi, Gurugram, Rohtak, Panipat, Hisar, and Meerut reported feeling the tremors. While the earthquake caused brief panic in some areas, there have been no reports of…

09 Jul

PM Modi Receives Namibia’s Highest Civilian Honour During Five-Nation Tour

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacivilian honour, Namibia, Narendra Modi, Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis

Windhoek/New Delhi, July 9 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday awarded Namibia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, as he arrived in the country on the final leg of his nine-day, five-nation diplomatic visit.Instituted in 1995, just five years after Namibia’s independence, the award recognises individuals for exceptional service and leadership. It draws its name from the Welwitschia Mirabilis, a remarkable and ancient desert plant native to Namibia, symbolising resilience, endurance, and the indomitable spirit of the Namibian people.This distinction marks the 27th international honour conferred upon Prime Minister Modi and is the…

09 Jul

Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes in Rajasthan, Claims Lives of Two IAF Pilots

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaChuru, IAF pilots killed, Indian Air Force, Jaguar fighter jet, plane crash, Rajasthan

Churu (Rajasthan), July 9, 2025 — A routine training mission turned tragic on Wednesday when a Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan’s Churu district, resulting in the death of two pilots on board.The aircraft, identified as a twin-seater trainer version of the Jaguar, had taken off from Suratgarh air base earlier in the day. It went down around 1:25 pm, crashing into an agricultural field near Bhanoda village, according to SHO Rajaldesar, Kamlesh.Though the IAF has not yet released the names of the deceased pilots, it confirmed in an official statement that both personnel…