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20 Jul

Sukhbir Singh Badal Announces Principal Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa as SAD Candidate for Tarn Taran Bypoll

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSukhbir Singh Badal, Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa

Tarn Taran (National Times): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday officially announced Principal Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, head of the Azad Group, as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Tarn Taran bypoll, marking a major political realignment in the region. In a significant show of strength, 43 sitting Sarpanches, 8 Municipal Councillors, and dozens of former Sarpanches and Chairmen from the Azad Group formally joined the Akali Dal. Welcoming the entire group into the SAD fold, Badal said this collective decision reflects growing public support for the party’s ideology and leadership. ‘Massive Rally Signals Change’ Speaking about…

20 Jul

CM Mann Bids Tearful Farewell to Marathon Legend Fauja Singh, Announces Tributes in His Honour

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Fauja Singh, Punjab

Jalandhar (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, along with thousands of mourners, paid an emotional farewell to Fauja Singh, the world-renowned centenarian marathon runner, who passed away on July 14 after being struck by a speeding vehicle in his native village. The cremation, held in Fauja Singh's ancestral village, drew an outpouring of grief from the public, sports enthusiasts, and government officials alike. CM Mann placed floral wreaths on the body and hailed Singh’s life as an enduring example of perseverance and discipline. “A Symbol of Patience and Strength” Remembering Fauja Singh as the world’s oldest marathon runner,…

20 Jul

Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini Vows Inclusive Development, Credits PM Modi’s Guidance

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (National Times): Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini has reaffirmed his commitment to equitable development across the state, emphasizing that he draws regular guidance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure progress without discrimination. Addressing a gathering of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh on Sunday, CM Saini said, "It is my priority to develop every corner of Haryana equally and ensure that no one is left behind." He highlighted that under the BJP-led state government, over two lakh government jobs have been provided purely on merit, ensuring that children…

20 Jul

Anmol Gagan Maan Withdraws Resignation, Reaffirms Loyalty to AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Amnol Gagan Maan, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a fresh political development, senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab cabinet minister Anmol Gagan Maan has announced her decision to withdraw her resignation, reaffirming her faith in the party’s leadership. Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Maan wrote, “Met AAP Punjab president Aman Arora today. Accepted the decision of Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal to reject the resignation.” Her public statement comes days after she had submitted her resignation amid growing speculation over internal party disagreements. However, with this move, she appears to have signaled a truce and a renewed…

20 Jul

PM Narendra Modi to Visit UK and Maldives in Back-to-Back Official Tours

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingNarendra Modi

New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and Maldives later this month, marking a significant diplomatic outreach as part of India’s global engagement strategy. At the invitation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, PM Modi will undertake an official visit to the United Kingdom from July 23 to 24, 2025. This will be his fourth visit to the UK, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two nations. The leaders are expected to hold high-level talks focusing on trade, defence cooperation, climate action, and the Indian diaspora's contribution to…

20 Jul

Major success for BSF, recovers pistol parts, drone and heroin in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingTarn Taran

Tarn Taran (National Times): In two significant operations today, the BSF troops recovered the upper body of a pistol, 04 magazines, and a drone with a large heroin packet along the Tarn Taran border. a) In the early morning today, the BSF troops carried out a search operation, which culminated in the recovery of 01 packet containing the upper body of a pistol and 04 magazines wrapped in yellow adhesive tape with an iron ring and a torch attached to it. This recovery took place from a waterlogged paddy field adjacent to the village of Wan. b) In another incident…

20 Jul

“Andhra Pradesh to be a Green Hydrogen Valley” – Declared Honourable CM Sri Chandrababu Naidu at the Green Hydrogen Summit 2025, SRM AP

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The Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 at SRM University-AP. Dr V K Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog, Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Govt. of India, Sri K Vijayanand IAS, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, and Dr P Sathyanarayananan, Pro-Chancellor of SRM University-AP, graced the event as the guests of honour. The two-day summit involved government agencies, researchers, policymakers and industrialists to address the critical need for a clean energy transition for a cleaner, more sustainable and forward-looking future. Honble CM Sri Nara…

20 Jul

Operation Sindoor: Satellite Imagery Suggests Indian Missile Strike on Pakistan’s Nuclear Site at Kirana Hills

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsIndia, Operation Sindoor, Pakistan

New Delhi/Islamabad (National Times): New satellite imagery has surfaced, appearing to confirm a missile strike by India on Pakistan’s sensitive Kirana Hills region, home to key elements of its nuclear infrastructure. The development marks a significant turn in the narrative around Operation Sindoor, the covert Indian military campaign carried out in May 2025. The imagery, captured by Google Earth in June 2025 and analyzed by noted geo-intelligence expert Damien Symon, reveals what appears to be a missile impact point in the Sargodha district of Pakistan’s Punjab province — specifically, in the Kirana Hills, long linked to the country’s nuclear program.…

20 Jul

Proposed $60M Settlement Reached in B.C. Solitary Confinement Class-Action Lawsuit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia

Vancouver (Richa Walia): A proposed settlement worth up to $60 million has been reached in a class-action lawsuit concerning the alleged improper use of solitary confinement in British Columbia's correctional facilities. The Quebec-based law firm Proactio, which is administering the case, issued a statement on Saturday announcing the agreement, which still awaits approval from the B.C. Supreme Court. If approved, eligible claimants could receive up to $91,000 in compensation. The lawsuit accuses the B.C. government of violating the rights of inmates by subjecting them to prolonged solitary confinement, resulting in significant emotional, physical, and psychological harm. The class-action includes individuals…

20 Jul

Calgary Police Investigate Suspicious Death in Downtown Residence

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCalgary, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Calgary Police Service’s homicide unit has launched an investigation into the suspicious death of a man found inside a downtown residence early Saturday morning. Officers responded to a call at approximately 7:45 a.m. at a home located in the 600 block of 10th Street S.W. Upon arrival, police discovered the body of a man inside the residence. The circumstances surrounding his death have led investigators to treat the case as suspicious. At this time, no arrests have been made, and police say the investigation remains active and ongoing. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday to…