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26 Aug

Haryana CM Saini Cycles to Assembly, Stresses Fitness and Green Living

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Health, TrendingHaryana, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh: Giving a message of fitness and environmental care, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday arrived at the Haryana Legislative Assembly on a bicycle, joined by senior leaders of his cabinet. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that cycling is not only a healthy habit but also a step towards keeping the environment clean. “A healthy lifestyle begins with small steps like regular exercise. Cycling helps us remain fit and also reduces pollution,” Saini noted. #WATCH | Chandigarh: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, along with other leaders, reached the Haryana Legislative Assembly by Bicycle to promote…

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26 Aug

Punjab on High Alert as Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Concerns; Schools Shut in Several Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is facing the brunt of continuous monsoon showers, with the Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for nine districts and a yellow alert for the rest of the state. The situation has worsened due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, which has caused an increase in water levels of key dams and rivers flowing through Punjab. The Ravi River has swollen sharply following the release of excess water from the Ranjit Sagar Dam, leaving several areas of Pathankot and Gurdaspur partially cut off. In Makora Patan, nearly seven villages have lost direct…

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26 Aug

Punjab Police Nabs Key Smuggler, Foils Pakistan-Backed Arms Supply

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab Police

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success against cross-border smuggling networks, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested a suspected arms courier and seized a cache of weapons meant to fuel unrest in Punjab. The accused, identified as Amit Singh of Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta, was caught with five Glock pistols, four magazines, and a motorcycle used in the operation. Initial investigations have revealed that Amit Singh was working in close coordination with his associate Gurpreet Singh alias Ginny. The duo had established links with Pakistan-based smugglers who have been attempting to push consignments of illegal weapons into India to disturb…

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26 Aug

ED Raids Saurabh Bharadwaj’s Residence Over Alleged Hospital Project Scam

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingDelhi, saurabh bhardwaj

New Delhi (National Times): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday searched 13 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas, including the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to hospital construction projects sanctioned during the party’s rule in the capital. Officials confirmed that the searches were related to suspected irregularities in projects worth over Rs 5,500 crore, approved between 2018 and 2019. However, details of any recoveries or seized assets have not been disclosed. Bharadwaj, a three-time MLA from Greater Kailash, has held key roles including Health Minister, Urban Development Minister,…

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26 Aug

U.S. Slaps Additional 25% Tariff on Indian Imports Effective August 27, Citing Russia Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has announced the imposition of an extra 25% tariff on a wide range of imports from India, effective from 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, August 27. The directive, published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), follows Executive Order 14329 signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump. The new trade measure marks a significant escalation in U.S. efforts to pressure countries maintaining economic relationships with Russia, particularly in the energy sector. Although the order is framed as a response to "threats posed by the Government of the Russian Federation," India has been…

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25 Aug

Punjab Police Thwart Major Terror Plot in Batala, Arms Cache Recovered

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Batala: Punjab Police have averted a possible terror strike after uncovering a cache of explosives and grenades in Batala’s Balpura village. During the operation, police seized four hand grenades (SPL HGR-84), a 2 kg RDX-based IED, and wireless communication equipment. Officials revealed that the consignment was sent on the directions of UK-based BKI operative Nishan Singh, alias Nishan Jodia, who is said to be operating under the command of Pakistani handler Harvinder Singh Rinda, a known ISI-backed terrorist. Police have taken one person into custody, while another suspect is still at large. A manhunt is in progress to track him.…

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25 Aug

Bhartiya Skill Development University Welcomes New Batch with Grand Orientation (VIDYARAMBH 2025) Ceremony

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Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU), Jaipur, India's premier skill-based universityfounded on the globally acclaimed Swiss Dual System (SDS), hosted its Orientation Program for the incoming batch across all courses on 22nd and 23rd August 2025. The event marked the beginning of an inspiring journey for the students. The program was aimed at introducing students to BSDU's transformative learning model, state-of-the-art infrastructure and its core philosophy of combining global standards with Indian values, while making them industry-ready from day one. The students were oriented about their academic curriculum, long-term industry internships and the unique opportunities BSDU offers to help them graduate…

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25 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Withdrawing Ration Benefits from 55 Lakh Punjabis, Writes Open Letter To People of Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has alleged that the Union government is planning to remove nearly 55 lakh residents of Punjab from the free ration scheme, terming the move a deliberate attempt to “snatch food from the poor.” In a letter to the people of the state, Mann said the Centre has already cut off supplies for 23 lakh individuals since July, citing incomplete eKYC. He added that ration for another 32 lakh people is expected to be stopped from September under the claim that these families no longer fall under the “poor” category. Mann questioned the…

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25 Aug

Car-Bus Collision in Kaithal Leaves Four Dead

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana, Kaithal

Kaithal (Balwinder Singh): Four people lost their lives in a severe accident on Monday morning when a car collided with a Haryana Roadways bus near Kyodak village in Kaithal district. The victims, residents of Bathinda in Punjab, were reportedly on their way to attend a gurdwara program in Pehowa (Kurukshetra) when their vehicle struck a bus travelling from Adampur to Chandigarh. The force of the collision caused the car to overturn, resulting in the fatality of all four passengers. Police teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and shifted the victims to a hospital. Authorities have launched a…

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25 Aug

Amit Shah Slams Opposition Over Amendment Bill, Dismisses Speculation on Dhankhar’s Exit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAmit Shah

New Delhi (National Times): Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly criticized the opposition for resisting the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, accusing them of attempting to protect corrupt leaders and questioning their moral credibility. In an interview with ANI, Shah alleged that the opposition wants to create an arrangement where leaders facing jail terms can continue to govern from prison. “They want to convert jail into a Chief Minister’s or Prime Minister’s residence, where senior officers like the DGP and Cabinet Secretary would be forced to take instructions from behind bars. This is the level of politics they are pursuing,” he…

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