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08 Jun

Donald Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard Troops to Los Angeles Amid Immigration Raid Protests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingDonald Trump, Los Angeles

Los Angeles (National Times): Amid mounting protests over controversial immigration raids in Los Angeles, US President Donald Trump has signed a presidential memorandum ordering the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, CNN reported. The move follows a series of federal immigration enforcement actions that led to the detention of dozens of individuals, sparking citywide unrest. The protests, which erupted on Friday, drew large crowds accusing the federal government of conducting “mass chaos” and “paramilitary-style operations” targeting immigrant communities. In response, the Department of Defense began mobilizing National Guard units to support federal law enforcement. US Secretary of…

08 Jun

Taller Than Eiffel Tower: PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Highest Railway Bridge Over Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAnji Khad Bridge, Chenab River, Eiffel Tower, Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the world’s tallest railway bridge, the Chenab Rail Bridge, a colossal structure rising 359 metres above the riverbed, surpassing the Eiffel Tower by 35 metres. Constructed at a cost of Rs 1,486 crore over more than eight years, the bridge is a key part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project aimed at enhancing connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. The engineering marvel was built using 28,660 megatonnes of steel and is designed to withstand extreme weather, earthquakes, and other natural calamities. Notably, it is equipped with advanced safety…

07 Jun

Ravneet Bittu Lauds Centre for Swift Action on Punjab’s Power Demands

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingRavneet Bittu

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab has received a major nod from the Central Government to strengthen its power infrastructure, with Union Minister Ravneet Bittu confirming prompt approval of key energy proposals made by the state. Taking to X, Bittu praised the Centre’s responsiveness: “The Union Government has never held back on supporting Punjab. Every issue raised by Punjab’s Power Minister yesterday was wholeheartedly acknowledged and promptly approved by the Union Minister.” The approved proposals include: Sanctioning of three new power generation units, each with a capacity of 800 MW, expected to greatly ease electricity shortages. Resolution of coal transportation challenges, ensuring…

07 Jun

India Stands Firm as Pakistan Seeks Dialogue on Indus Waters Treaty

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): In a notable geopolitical development, Pakistan has reached out multiple times to India in recent weeks, expressing willingness to resume talks on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). However, India has refused to engage, maintaining that the treaty will stay in abeyance following the brutal Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, in which 26 people, mostly tourists, lost their lives to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. According to reports from The Indian Express, Pakistan's Water Resources Secretary Syed Ali Murtaza initially responded to India’s suspension notice in May, offering to “discuss specific provisions of the treaty” that India finds objectionable.…

07 Jun

Punjab Reports Second Death Due to COVID-19, 69-Year-Old Woman from Ludhiana Succumbs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingCoronavirus, Covid-19, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): The resurgence of COVID-19 in Punjab has claimed its second victim, raising fresh concerns about the virus's spread in the state. A 69-year-old woman from Ludhiana succumbed to the infection, health officials confirmed today. According to the State Health Department, the deceased had been admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana after complaining of breathlessness and fever. Despite medical intervention, her condition deteriorated rapidly, and she passed away due to COVID-related complications. This is the second COVID-19 fatality in Punjab amid a slow but steady increase in reported cases. The total number of active COVID-19 cases in the…

07 Jun

More Arrested in Ferozepur Tattoo Shop Shootout Case During Police-CI Encounter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingFerozepur, Punjab News

Ferozepur (National Times): In a major breakthrough in the Ferozepur tattoo shop shootout case, police and counter-intelligence (CI) officials arrested three more accused during an encounter on Friday night. The accused were identified as Gurjinder alias Ghoda, Amarjit Singh, and Sonu. The joint operation unfolded at a naka near Ratta Khera village, where the police team intercepted the suspects while tracking their movements. According to DIG Harmanbir Gill, the accused opened fire on the police team during the chase, prompting retaliation. All three suspects sustained injuries during the exchange and were subsequently taken into custody. Four weapons were seized from…

06 Jun

What is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? Why Did It Spark a Feud Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk

Washington DC (National Times): The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, 2025, with a 215-214-1 vote, is a comprehensive budget reconciliation package designed to overhaul the U.S. tax code, social programs, and federal spending priorities. Championed by President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, the bill extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and introduces new tax breaks, spending cuts, and policy changes. Key provisions include: Tax Reforms: Permanently extends TCJA provisions (e.g., tax brackets, doubled standard deduction), eliminates taxes on tips and overtime pay through 2028,…

06 Jun

Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets Licence to Launch Satcom Services in India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsElon Musk, Starlink

New Delhi (National Times): In a major development for India’s satellite communication sector, Elon Musk-led Starlink has secured a licence to provide satellite-based communication (satcom) services in the country, sources in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) confirmed on Thursday. With this approval, Starlink becomes the third company to be granted a satcom licence by the Indian government, following in the footsteps of Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications. According to sources, Starlink is expected to apply for trial spectrum soon, and the DoT is prepared to allot the required airwaves within 15 to 20 days of receiving the application.…

06 Jun

Donald Trump-Elon Musk Feud Erupts Into All-Out War, Threatening US Budget Bill and Tesla’s Market Value

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Elon Musk

Washington D.C. (National Times): A once-strategic alliance between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has exploded into a bitter and deeply personal feud, with staggering political and financial implications. The clash, which escalated dramatically on Thursday, has not only shaken Tesla’s market value, wiping out $152 billion in a single day, but now also threatens the passage of Trump’s flagship budget legislation. Musk's Epstein Allegation Shocks Washington The conflict reached a boiling point when Musk, in a stunning social media post on X, alleged that Trump’s name is “in the Epstein files”, referring to the late financier…

06 Jun

Clash Averted at Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Operation Blue Star Anniversary; Jathedar Refrains from Message

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Operation Blue Star, Sri Akal Takht Sahib

Amritsar (National Times): The 41st anniversary of Operation Blue Star was observed peacefully today at Sri Akal Takht Sahib, amid high anticipation and heightened security. A potential confrontation was averted after acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj chose not to deliver a message to the Sikh Panth (community) and instead confined himself to performing the Ardas (prayer). In a significant move aimed at maintaining harmony, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), led by President Harjinder Singh Dhami, honoured the families of those martyred during the 1984 military operation, which targeted militants inside the Golden Temple complex but also resulted in…