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03 Jul

Karnataka Cabinet Approves Renaming of Bengaluru City University After Dr Manmohan Singh

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Bengaluru (National Times): In a significant tribute to one of India’s most respected statesmen, the Karnataka Cabinet on Wednesday approved the renaming of Bengaluru City University to "Dr Manmohan Singh City University." The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting held in Nandi Hills, honours the late former Prime Minister's lasting legacy and his transformative role in India’s economic history. This marks the first university in India to be named after Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92. The move fulfills a promise made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his state budget speech…

02 Jul

Modi Embarks on Historic Five-Nation Tour, Highlights BRICS Commitment and Global South Ties

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New Delhi, July 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed on Wednesday for a week-long, five-nation tour aimed at deepening India’s engagement with the Global South and reaffirming the country’s role in multilateral forums such as BRICS. The visit includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia.A major highlight of the trip will be the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7. “As a founding member, India is committed to BRICS as a vital platform for cooperation among emerging economies. Together, we strive for a more peaceful, equitable, just, democratic and balanced multipolar world order,” said…

02 Jul

Comedy Under Threat: Maheep Singh’s Dehradun Show Cancelled Amid Protests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaComedy, Dehradun, Maheep Singh, Threat

Dehradun (National Times): A scheduled performance by stand-up comedian Maheep Singh was cancelled in Dehradun after a group of protesters surrounded the mall venue, issuing threats over what they deemed his "vulgar" brand of comedy. In a video statement posted on social media, Maheep clarified that the protesters had never watched his act, yet targeted him and the venue's management with intimidation, compelling cancellation due to safety concerns.Maheep, known for his viral "Mummy Kaisi Hai" sketches and his role on India's Got Latent, revealed that the protesters were affiliated with a prominent group with a religious reference in its name,…

02 Jul

Dalai Lama Excludes China From Successor Decision, Reasserts Gaden Phodrang Trust’s Sole Authority

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Dharamshala (National Times): In a significant move with global religious and political implications, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, has reaffirmed that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the official office of His Holiness, will hold exclusive authority in selecting his reincarnation, effectively shutting out any Chinese role in the process of appointing the 15th Dalai Lama. The declaration came through an official statement released on Wednesday, just days ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on July 6, reaffirming his long-standing position that the 600-year-old institution of the Dalai Lama will continue beyond his lifetime, but on his…

02 Jul

PM Modi Departs on Five-Nation Tour to Strengthen Global South Ties and Multilateral Cooperation

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New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a significant five-nation diplomatic tour from July 2 to July 9, covering Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The visit underscores India’s commitment to deepening ties across the Global South and enhancing cooperation in multilateral forums like BRICS, the African Union, ECOWAS, and CARICOM. In a departure statement, PM Modi said, “I am confident that my visits to the five countries will reinforce our bonds of friendship across the Global South, strengthen our partnerships on both sides of the Atlantic, and deepen engagements in multilateral platforms.” Ghana…

02 Jul

Instagram Profiles of Mawra Hocane, Saba Qamar Become Visible in India Amid Diljit-Hania Row; YouTube Channels Also Accessible Again

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Mawra Hocane, Pakistan, Saba Qamar

New Delhi (National Times): In a surprising turn of events amid ongoing tensions over cross-border cultural exchanges, the Instagram accounts of prominent Pakistani actresses Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar have reportedly become visible again to Indian users. This development comes weeks after a government-imposed digital blackout on Pakistani artists following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian nationals. Several Indian social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to report that they could access the Instagram profiles of Mawra Hocane and Saba Qamar. The sudden reappearance of their accounts has sparked curiosity online, leading users to check…

02 Jul

No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths: ICMR and AIIMS’s Study

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New Delhi (National Times): The matter of sudden unexplained deaths has been investigated through several agencies in the country. These studies have conclusively established that there is no direct link between COVID 19 vaccination and the reports of sudden deaths in the country. Studies by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) affirm that COVID-19 vaccines in India are safe and effective, with extremely rare instances of serious side effects. Sudden cardiac deaths can result from a wide range of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, pre-existing conditions, and post-COVID complications. The ICMR and NCDC…

01 Jul

India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Prisoners and Fishermen Amid Calls for Swift Repatriation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaconsular access, fishermen repatriation, India-Pakistan relations, prisoner exchange

New Delhi, July 1, 2025 – India and Pakistan today exchanged the latest lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody, continuing a long-standing practice under the bilateral Agreement on Consular Access signed in 2008. The exchange took place simultaneously through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad.According to official figures, India has shared details of 382 civilian prisoners and 81 fishermen in its custody who are either Pakistani nationals or believed to be Pakistani. Conversely, Pakistan has provided information on 53 civilian prisoners and 193 fishermen believed to be Indian.The Government of India reiterated its call…

01 Jul

Two Punjab natives held with Rs 1 lakh heroin in Navi Mumbai

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Thane, Jul 1,2025: Police have arrested two men hailing from Punjab after seizing heroin valued at Rs 1.05 lakh from them in Maharashtra s Navi Mumbai township an official said on Tuesday. Based on a tip-off the police laid a trap near an under-construction bridge in Panvel area of Navi Mumbai late Sunday night. The two persons were apprehended and 35 gm of heroin in ball and stone forms was seized from their possession Panvel City police station s senior inspector Nitin Thakre said. The accused have been identified as Satnam Singh Sukhdev Singh (31) and Sukhwinder Singh Muknar Singh…

01 Jul

Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh Booked for Alleged Assault on NHAI Official in Shimla

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAnirudh Singh, assault case, Bhattakufar, FIR, Himachal Pradesh, NHAI

Shimla, July 1, 2025 — Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh has been booked for allegedly assaulting and verbally abusing a senior official of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) during an inspection in Shimla district.The FIR stems from a complaint lodged by Achal Jindal, Manager (Technical) at NHAI, who claims that Singh physically assaulted and abused him during a site visit on June 30 in the Bhattakufar area. The inspection was linked to the recent collapse of a five-storey building in the vicinity, which has raised safety and infrastructure concerns.According to the complaint, the…