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09 Jul

Vadodara Bridge Collapse: 9 Dead, 6 Injured in Tragic Incident; PM, Gujarat CM Announce Compensation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingGujarat, Vadodara

Vadodara (National Times): In a tragic incident early Wednesday morning, a section of the Gambhira bridge in Padra, Vadodara district, collapsed, leading to the death of at least nine people and leaving six others injured, according to official sources. Confirming the casualties, Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya told reporters: “We have recovered nine bodies so far. Five people were injured, and the sixth injured was found just now. He is being provided medical treatment.” Immediate Rescue Operations Launched Rescue efforts were swiftly launched by multiple agencies, including the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), Emergency Response Centre, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and…

09 Jul

Bharat Bandh Today: Voter Verification in Bihar Sparks Political Storm Ahead of Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingBharat bandh, Rahul Gandhi

Patna (National Times): With assembly elections just months away, a major political row has erupted in Bihar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list being conducted by the Election Commission. While the Commission and ruling NDA insist it’s a routine verification exercise, the opposition is calling it a deliberate attempt to disenfranchise crores of voters—especially from the Dalit, OBC, and minority communities. What Is the Voter Verification Issue? As part of its pre-election preparations, the Election Commission has launched a comprehensive update of Bihar’s voter roll, covering over 7.89 crore voters. Under the SIR process, voters are…

09 Jul

ASIRT investigations continue on two files

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingASIRT, Canada

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) continues its investigations into two separate incidents. Investigation ongoing into injury during Whitehorse arrestOn June 24, 2025, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrest causing injury that occurred the previous day. On June 23, Whitehorse RCMP received multiple complaints of a male entering people’s yards without permission. While patrolling the area, RCMP officers located a male matching the description and attempted to apprehend him. The male attempted to flee from the officers and was combative when apprehended. During the…

09 Jul

Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra Declines to Contest Elections, Reaffirms Commitment to Justice Mission

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra

Tarn Taran (National Times): In a significant announcement, the Khalra Mission Organisation declared that Bibi Paramjit Kaur Khalra, wife of legendary human rights activist Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra, will not contest any elections in the future, including from the Tarn Taran assembly seat. In a statement issued after a key internal meeting, the organization emphasized that Bibi Khalra’s earlier decision to contest from Khadoor Sahib was never rooted in political ambition but was a symbolic stand against injustice, made during extraordinary circumstances. “It was an act of conscience, not a profession,” the statement underlined. Speaking on the decision, Bibi Paramjit…

09 Jul

AGTF Punjab Foils Major Terror Plot Linked to Pakistan-Based BKI Operative Harwinder Rinda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAGTF, Harwinder Rinda, Punjab Police

Gurdaspur (National Times): In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab has successfully thwarted a major terror plot allegedly masterminded by Harwinder Singh alias Rinda, a top Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative currently based in Pakistan and believed to be acting with the support of Pakistan’s ISI. Acting on specific human intelligence, AGTF teams conducted a swift and targeted operation in a forested region of Gurdaspur, where they recovered a significant consignment of terrorist weaponry before it could be delivered to Rinda’s local operatives. Weapons Cache Recovered The operation led to the seizure of: 2 AK-47 rifles 16…

09 Jul

Delta Land Co. Inc fined for workplace fatality

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Calgary, Canada, Delta Land Co. Inc

Calgary (National Times): A land development and management company has been fined $350,000 related to a workplace death. Delta Land Co. Inc., as an employer, pleaded guilty on June 30 in the Red Deer Court of Justice to one count under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code for permitting a worker to remain within range of a moving part of a powered mobile equipment. The company was fined $350,000 including the 20 per cent victim fine surcharge. The Crown withdrew six other counts. The charges stem from an incident that occurred at a resort development site at Gull Lake…

08 Jul

New Ludhiana Passport Seva Kendra Launched with Enhanced Facilities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (National Times): The operational launch of the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Ludhiana, Punjab was successfully conducted on July 7, 2025, by Dr. K.J. Srinivasa, Joint Secretary (PSP) & Chief Passport Officer. This marks the formal relocation of the existing PSK in Ludhiana from Akash deep Complex, Gyan Singh Rarewalla Market, Ludhiana to the new location at Global Business Park, G.T. Road, Near Jalandhar Bye Pass, Village Bhora, Ludhiana, with a significant upgrade in infrastructure and service delivery. The newly inaugurated PSK Ludhiana is equipped with enhanced facilities designed to handle a higher volume of passport applications efficiently. Key…

08 Jul

Punjab Becomes First State to Offer Rs 10 Lakh Cashless Health Insurance to 65 Lakh Families

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHealth, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a landmark announcement, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a revolutionary health insurance scheme in Chandigarh today. Under this scheme, 65 lakh families in Punjab will receive annual cashless health insurance coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh, making Punjab the first state in India to implement such an initiative. Free Treatment in Government and Private Hospitals The scheme ensures that every family in Punjab will have access to free treatment for all ailments at both government and private hospitals. Each individual will be issued a 'Chief Minister…

08 Jul

UAE Launches Rs 23 Lakh Golden Visa Route for Indians – No Property or Trade Licence Required

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsGolden Visa, UAE

New Delhi/Dubai (National Times): In a major policy shift aimed at deepening bilateral ties and attracting Indian talent, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a new nomination-based Golden Visa route for Indian nationals, offering lifetime residency for a one-time fee of AED 100,000 (approx. Rs 23.3 lakh), no investment in real estate or trade licence required. This move marks a dramatic departure from the UAE’s earlier Golden Visa rules, which required at least AED 2 million in real estate or a significant business investment to qualify. The new pathway now opens the door for a wider range of Indian…

08 Jul

Premier Danielle Smith hosts Stampede Breakfast at McDougall Centre

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingDanielle Smith

Calgary: Premier Danielle Smith hosted a Stampede Pancake Breakfast at Calgary’s McDougall Centre, perpetuating a long-standing annual tradition aligned with the Calgary Stampede.Dressed in western attire, Premier Smith, alongside Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre, Ontario Premiere Doug Ford and Saskatchewan premiere Scott Moe flipped and served pancakes to thousands of Calgarians who attended the morning event. The attendees enjoyed live music, warm hospitality, and the festive Stampede spirit. Premier Smith addressed the crowd and made a significant announcement that Alberta will pursue nuclear energy as part of its long-term strategy to meet growing energy demands and support clean technology development.…