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22 Nov

Who Was Wing Commander Namansh Syal? Himachal Pilot Who Died In Tejas Crash At Dubai Air Show

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAirplane Crash, Dubai, Namansh Syal, Tejas

National Times Bureau :- deep sadness has spread across Patialakad village and the entire Nagrota Bagwan area in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, after Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 34, of the Indian Air Force, lost his life when the Tejas fighter jet crashed during a practice flight at the Dubai Air Show on Friday afternoon. Wing Commander Syal, respected for his discipline and excellent service, was posted at the Hyderabad airbase. He leaves behind his wife Afsaan, also an Air Force officer, and their five-year-old daughter. People in the area are heartbroken but also proud of his sacrifice. Residents remember him as…

22 Nov

Armed Men Abduct Over 200 Students and Teachers From Catholic School in Nigeria’s Niger State

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNiger state kidnapping, Nigeria school abduction, St. Mary’s School Papiri

National Times Bureau, November 22: Gunmen stormed a Catholic boarding school in Nigeria’s Niger state on Friday and abducted more than 200 students and staff, marking one of the largest mass kidnappings in the region in recent months. The attack took place at St. Mary’s School in Papiri, a community under the Agwara local government, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed.CAN spokesperson Daniel Atori said 215 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were taken during the early-morning assault. He added that he had met distressed parents waiting desperately for news of their missing children. “We are doing everything possible to ensure…

22 Nov

No Hard Feelings: Trump Tells Mamdani He’s Fine With the ‘Fascist’ Label

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, fascist remark, New York mayor-elect, Oval Office meeting, Zohran Mamdani

Washington, November 22: US President Donald Trump struck an unexpectedly relaxed tone during his meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, telling him he had no objection to being called a “fascist,” a description Mamdani had used during campaign events. According to CNN, when Mamdani was asked whether he stood by the remark, Trump cut in and said, “That’s okay. You can just say yes. I don’t mind.”Despite the political friction, Trump described their Oval Office conversation as constructive and focused on shared priorities. He said the two discussed housing development, rising food costs and other issues affecting New…

21 Nov

US study warns China’s expanding Industrial power could tilt global tech balance

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National Times Bureau :- China's sweeping industrial push over the past decade has reshaped the global technology and manufacturing landscape, described as "interlocking innovation flywheels" that propel breakthroughs across multiple high-tech sectors simultaneously, noted a study by "US-China Economic and Security Review Commission."The report submitted to the US Congress notes that China has rapidly expanded its industrial, science, and innovation policies since 2015, deploying massive state funding, strategic planning, and nationwide coordination to strengthen its capacity to design, produce and commercialise advanced technologies. It says, "The evidence shows that comprehensive strategic planning, massive state funding, and adaptive implementation have allowed…

21 Nov

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch clinches 74th Miss Universe title, Thailand declared first runner-up

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National Times Bureau :- Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, has won the Miss Universe 2025 crown. She was crowned in a grand event in Thailand by Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was the runner-up, while Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo, and the Ivory Coast’s Olivia Yacé were also in the top five. India’s Manika Vishwakarma did not reach the top 12.

21 Nov

COP30 Disrupted After Blaze at Main Venue; 21 Treated for Smoke Exposure in Belem

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Belem, Brazil: (Rajeev Sharma): Climate negotiations at the COP30 summit were thrown into turmoil on Thursday after a fire broke out in the conference’s main operational hub, prompting a mass evacuation and leaving 21 participants needing medical attention. The incident unfolded inside the heavily fortified Blue Zone, the section that hosts formal negotiations, press facilities, government delegations and the primary plenary hall. Witnesses described seeing flames race up decorative coverings along the structure’s sides before thick smoke filled the air. Security staff and firefighters reacted within moments, deploying extinguishers and guiding delegates toward emergency exits. According to Brazilian officials, the…

21 Nov

Those Who Follow Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Teachings Become Free from the Cycle of Reincarnation

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Toronto (Amarjit Singh Khajuria): Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, which is today known as Nankana Sahib. His father, Mehta Kalu Ji, was a farmer and accountant. Guru Sahib received his early education there and mastered several languages, including Sanskrit, Persian, and Hindi. Later, he moved to Sultanpur Lodhi, where his sister Bebe Nanaki Ji lived. There he worked as a storekeeper (munshi). During this time, he was married and blessed with two sons. It was in Sultanpur Lodhi that he experienced a divine revelation, after which he declared:“There is no Hindu, and there is no…

19 Nov

Russian Missile and Drone Blitz Devastates Western Ukraine, Claims 19 Lives

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Kyu, Ukraine: Western Ukraine faced one of its deadliest nights of the year after a large-scale Russian barrage of missiles and drones struck several regions, leaving at least 19 people dead and many more injured. Ukrainian officials said the coordinated assault caused widespread destruction across residential areas and key infrastructure.The city of Ternopil suffered the most damage. Two apartment buildings were hit directly, reducing portions of the structures to rubble. Rescue teams worked through the night to pull survivors from collapsed floors, while fires burned across the upper levels.Authorities reported that energy and transport systems in multiple regions were severely…

19 Nov

Hornsby Crash Claims Life of Expectant Mother; Teen Motorist Faces Serious Charges

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Sydney (Rajeev Sharma): A late-evening walk turned tragic in Sydney’s north last week when an eight-month-pregnant Indian woman was fatally struck after a high-impact collision pushed a vehicle into her path. The victim, Samanvitha Dhareshwar, 33, had been strolling along George Street in Hornsby with her husband and their three-year-old son last Friday when the incident unfolded. Police say a Kia Carnival had paused near the entrance of a car park to allow the family to cross. Within seconds, a BMW reportedly travelling at excessive speed smashed into the rear of the Kia, sending it lurching forward. The sudden movement…

18 Nov

Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians, new rules to take effect from November 22

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National Times Bureau :- The Iranian government has announced that it will end visa-free entry for Indian citizens starting November 22. From that date, Indians must have a visa not only to enter Iran but also to use Iranian airports for transit. Following this change, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has issued new advisories warning travellers about risks such as kidnapping and job scams. "The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has accordingly suspended the visa waiver facility available to ordinary Indian passport holders visiting Iran with effect from 22 November 2025. This measure is intended to prevent further…