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10 Jun

Eight Jaipur Men Drown in Banas River During Picnic, Tragedy Prompts Safety Concerns

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Tonk, Rajasthan, June 10, 2025 — A day of leisure turned into heartbreak when eight young men from Jaipur drowned in the Banas River during a picnic in Rajasthan’s Tonk district on Tuesday. The group, which had ventured into the river for a bath, was caught off-guard by a deep section of water, according to local authorities. While three men were rescued and are now in stable condition, the remaining eight were declared dead upon arrival at a nearby hospital.Tonk Superintendent of Police Vikas Sangwan confirmed that the group, all aged between 25 and 30, had come from Jaipur for…

10 Jun

India Tops World Population at 1.46 Billion Amid Falling Fertility: UNFPA Report Warns of Shifting Demographic Priorities

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New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — India has officially become the world’s most populous country with a population of 1.4639 billion, surpassing all other nations, according to the United Nations Population Fund's (UNFPA) latest State of World Population Report 2025. The milestone, however, comes with a striking demographic caveat: India’s total fertility rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, significantly below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman.While this demographic feat places India at the forefront of global population charts, the report signals a shift in the country’s growth trajectory. Projections suggest that India's population may rise modestly to about…

10 Jun

RCB Owners Considering Franchise Sale Following IPL 2025 Title Win: Sources

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Bengaluru (National Times): Just a week after lifting their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) may be heading for a change in ownership. Sources have revealed to NDTV that Diageo Plc, the current owners of the franchise, are actively exploring options to sell their stake, either partially or entirely. The development follows the team's historic win in the 2025 IPL season, a triumph that ended an 18-year-long title drought. Insiders suggest that Diageo is looking to capitalise on the franchise’s soaring brand value and momentum post-victory. RCB is operated in India by United Spirits Ltd, a…

10 Jun

India to Face 43% Rise in Extreme Rainfall and 2.5-Fold Surge in Heatwaves by 2030: Study

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New Delhi, June 10, 2025 — A new study by IPE Global and Esri India has projected a sharp escalation in climate extremes, warning that India is on course to experience a 43% surge in extreme rainfall intensity and a 2.5-fold increase in the number of heatwave days by the year 2030. The study, unveiled at the International Global-South Climate Risk Symposium in New Delhi, suggests the country is entering an era of concurrent heat and rainfall stress, which could have far-reaching impacts on human health, urban planning, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.Titled “Weathering the Storm,” the report emphasizes that India’s…

09 Jun

Weather Delays Axiom-4 Launch: India’s Shubhanshu Shukla to Now Fly on June 11

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National Times Bureau: The highly anticipated Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, set to make history with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla becoming the first Indian to live and work aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed to June 11 at 5:30 PM IST due to adverse weather conditions. The launch, originally slated for June 10 and earlier delayed from June 8, will now proceed from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket.This delay, though brief, underscores the mission’s strict safety protocols. ISRO confirmed the new schedule while emphasizing that crew welfare and optimal launch parameters remain…

09 Jun

Nitin Gadkari Says, “Highway Revolution Will Change India’s Map”, Major Road Projects Promise Faster Travel and Less Pollution

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New Delhi (National Times): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday announced an ambitious roadmap for India's highway infrastructure, claiming that a network of new expressways and road corridors is set to cut travel times and transform the country’s connectivity dramatically. Speaking at an event in the capital, Gadkari highlighted that the government is undertaking rapid construction of high-speed highways across India, many of which will drastically reduce travel time between major cities. “We are building so many highways in Delhi that you will be able to reach Delhi to Dehradun in 2 hours, Delhi to…

09 Jun

Raja Kushwaha Murder Mystery Deepens: Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrenders, Multi-State Network Busted

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Shillong/Ghazipur (National Times): What began as a romantic getaway turned into a mystery gripping multiple states, now, authorities have announced a major breakthrough in the disappearance of Raja and Sonam Raghuvanshi, a newlywed couple from Indore who vanished in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district last month. In a public statement, Meghalaya’s Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong revealed that four individuals have been arrested in a sweeping operation that spanned Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Among them are two suspects from Indore and one from Latifpur, Uttar Pradesh. The fourth suspect’s identity is being kept confidential pending further interrogation. In an unexpected…

09 Jun

“My Daughter is Innocent, Meghalaya Police is Fabricating Stories”: Claims Father of Sonam Raghuvanshi

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Indore/Ghazipur/Shillong (National Times): In a dramatic turn in the case of the missing honeymoon couple from Indore, the father of Sonam Raghuvanshi has come forward with explosive allegations, asserting that his daughter is being falsely implicated in the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, and that the Meghalaya Police and state government are “manufacturing stories” to mislead the public. Speaking to reporters, Devi Singh, father of Sonam, said he believes his daughter is innocent and suggested that her arrest was staged. “My daughter is innocent. I have complete faith in her. She cannot kill her husband. They were married with…

08 Jun

DRDO Empowers Indian Industry: Transfers Nine Key Defence Technologies for Commercial Production

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New Delhi, June 8, 2025: In a major push to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has officially transferred technology for nine advanced defence systems to Indian private companies for commercial production.The technology handovers were announced during the DRDO-Industry Meet held at the Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo in Pune. These transfers cover a wide spectrum of strategic capabilities including electronics, high-energy materials, combat vehicle systems, naval platforms, and aerospace components.Among the critical technologies transferred are:Carbon-Carbon brake disks for the Light Combat Aircraft (Tejas),Infantry assault bridges and foot bridges for armoured vehicles,High-explosive grenade variants,Thermal imager sight…

08 Jun

Rinku Singh Gets Engaged to MP Priya Saroj in Star-Studded Lucknow Ceremony

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Lucknow, June 8, 2025: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and Machhlishahr MP Priya Saroj officially got engaged in a private yet grand ceremony at The Centrum Hotel in Lucknow on Friday, drawing together the worlds of cricket and politics in a vibrant celebration.The event was attended by several high-profile guests, including Samajwadi Party leaders Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Shivpal Yadav, Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan, and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla. A total of around 300 select guests were present, and entry was strictly regulated with barcoded passes and heavy security arrangements.Earlier in the day, the couple visited Chaudhera Wali Vichitra…