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27 May

Firozpur Railway Division Collects ₹6 Lakh in Fines from 985 Ticketless Passengers in One-Day Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFirozpur Railway ticket checking, Northern Railway drive, ₹6 lakh fine

Ferozepur, May 27, 2025 – In a robust move to ensure smoother and more secure travel for legitimate passengers, the Firozpur Division of Northern Railway conducted a large-scale ticket checking campaign on May 26, 2025, collecting over ₹6 lakh in fines from 985 offenders.The operation was led by Divisional Railway Manager Sanjay Sahu and closely supervised by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Parmdeep Singh Saini. Officials focused on cracking down on ticketless travel, irregular journeys, and unbooked luggage, reinforcing the division’s commitment to better rail services.Northern Railway reiterated its appeal to all passengers to travel with valid tickets, warning that such…

27 May

Income Tax Return Deadline Extended to September 15 for AY 2025–26

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBDT, income tax return, ITR deadline extension

New Delhi, May 28, 2025 – In a major relief for taxpayers, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for the Financial Year 2024–25 (Assessment Year 2025–26) from July 31 to September 15, 2025. The extension applies to individuals who are not subject to tax audit, which includes most salaried taxpayers.The CBDT stated that the extension was necessary due to significant changes in the structure and content of the ITR forms. These modifications aim to enhance transparency and ease of compliance for filers. Additionally, more time was needed to roll…

27 May

Liverpool Becomes Second UK University to Launch Indian Campus, Opening Set for 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBengaluru campus, Russell Group, University of Liverpool

New Delhi, May 27, 2025: The University of Liverpool is set to open a full-fledged campus in Bengaluru, becoming the second UK-based Russell Group university to establish an overseas presence in India. The move comes after receiving formal approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC), with classes scheduled to begin in August 2026.The announcement was made during an official ceremony where Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan handed over the Letter of Intent to university representatives, applauding the collaboration as a step forward in India’s aim to internationalize higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.According to officials, the Bengaluru…

27 May

PM Modi Leads Gandhinagar Roadshow, Showcases Gujarat’s Growth and Operation Sindoor Triumph

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Gandhinagar, May 27, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a vibrant roadshow in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, drawing massive crowds on the second day of his Gujarat tour. Citizens lined the streets waving the national flag, and folk artists welcomed him with energetic garba performances. The route was adorned with posters praising PM Modi’s leadership and the success of Operation Sindoor.Waving to the cheering public, the Prime Minister accepted greetings along the route. Later in the day, he is scheduled to participate in the 20th anniversary celebrations of Gujarat's Urban Growth Story and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects.On…

26 May

Jaishankar Dismisses Nuclear War Fears: India, Pakistan Never Came Close

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndia-Pakistan Conflict, Nuclear War, S. Jaishankar

National Times Bureau, May 26, 2025: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has decisively quashed speculation that India and Pakistan were near a nuclear confrontation during their recent military standoff. In an interview with the German daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Jaishankar stated that both nations were “very, very far” from considering the use of nuclear weapons, despite heightened tensions in May 2025.His comments directly counter persistent narratives suggesting the region had neared nuclear disaster during India’s Operation Sindoor and Pakistan’s retaliatory strikes. According to Jaishankar, “At no point was a nuclear level reached,” and the situation remained within the realm of…

26 May

YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Sent to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Pakistan Espionage Case

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaJyoti Malhotra, Pakistan espionage case, YouTuber arrested

Hisar, May 26, 2025: YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, arrested over alleged espionage links with Pakistan, was remanded to 14 days of judicial custody by a Hisar court on Monday. Her court appearance followed the conclusion of her police remand and was conducted amid tight security.Covering her face with a cloth, Jyoti was escorted into the courtroom and later taken away in a police vehicle. During interrogation, she reportedly denied all charges, stating her visit to Pakistan was for content creation and vlogging only, and claimed she had received no foreign funding.However, investigators allege that Jyoti was in contact with a Pakistani…

26 May

Delhi Logs 104 Active COVID-19 Cases; Health System on Alert for Fresh Surge

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaActive Cases in Delhi, Delhi COVID-19 Surge, Hospital Readiness

New Delhi, May 26, 2025: Delhi has reported a total of 104 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, marking a marginal uptick from 99 active cases recorded last week. Health authorities confirmed that 24 individuals recovered in the past seven days.While no COVID-related deaths have been reported recently, officials remain vigilant in light of rising infections in parts of the country. Hospitals across the national capital have been put on alert, with directions to ensure availability of hospital beds, oxygen supply, essential medicines, and functional ventilators and BiPAP machines.The city’s health department continues to monitor the situation closely. Authorities have…

26 May

PM Modi Warns Terrorists and Their Sponsors: ‘End Is Near for Those Who Dare Wipe Off Sindoor of Our Sisters’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaOperation Sindoor, Pahalgam attack, PM Modi

Dahod (Gujarat), May 26, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a stern warning to terror groups and their foreign sponsors during a public rally in Dahod, declaring that the days are numbered for those who threaten Indian women and national security.Referring to the devastating April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, PM Modi said, “Those who dared to wipe off the sindoor of our sisters, your end is near.” His remarks came in the aftermath of India’s retaliatory military campaign, Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).Operation Sindoor, launched…

26 May

PM Modi to Hold Roadshow in Vadodara; Set to Launch Development Projects Worth Over ₹77,000 Crore Across Gujarat

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia000 crore projects, Dahod locomotive plant, PM Modi Gujarat visit, Vadodara roadshow, ₹77

Vadodara, May 26, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a grand roadshow in Vadodara today as part of his two-day visit to Gujarat, during which he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a series of mega development projects totalling over ₹77,000 crore. The roadshow marks the beginning of a packed itinerary aimed at bolstering infrastructure, connectivity, and industrial growth in the state. The Prime Minister is set to visit Dahod, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar between May 26 and 27. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi will reach Dahod by 11:15 AM where he will inaugurate…

25 May

US Report: India Now Sees China as Primary Adversary, Pakistan Viewed as Secondary Concern

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDIA report, India-China, US Defense Intelligence Agency

New Delhi, May 25, 2025: A recent report by the United States Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) states that India increasingly views China not Pakistan as its primary adversary, signalling a significant strategic shift in New Delhi's security outlook.The report, released as part of the annual “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China,” outlines that while Pakistan remains a security concern, China poses the most formidable long-term challenge to India’s national interests, particularly due to ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), aggressive infrastructure build-up by China, and unresolved territorial disputes.According to the DIA, India’s military…