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13 Sep

India Enacts Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025: Key Reforms and Implications

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has officially implemented the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, repealing several colonial-era laws, including the Foreigners Act of 1946 and the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920. This new legislation aims to modernize India's immigration framework, enhance national security, and streamline the entry, stay, and exit processes for foreign nationals.Enhanced Penalties for Immigration Offenses: Individuals found using forged or fraudulently obtained travel documents will face imprisonment ranging from two to seven years, along with fines between ₹1 lakh and ₹10 lakh.Hotels, educational institutions, hospitals, and nursing homes are required to report information about foreigners…

06 Sep

Akshay Kumar Commits Rs 5 Crore to Punjab Flood Relief Efforts, Characterizing it as ‘Sewa’ Rather Than a Donation

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Toronto (Rajeev Sharma)– Renowned Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has pledged Rs 5 crore to support flood relief initiatives in Punjab, which has been severely impacted by heavy rainfall and rising water levels, resulting in the displacement of thousands of families.Akshay Kumar emphasized that his contribution should be perceived as an act of service, rather than a donation. “For me, it’s my sewa, a modest contribution. Who am I to ‘donate’ to anyone, I feel blessed to be in a position to assist. Rab mehr kare,” he remarked, offering prayers for the recovery of Punjab’s residents. The funds will be utilized…

02 Sep

India Issues Flood Alert to Pakistan Over Sutlej River

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New Delhi, September 2 – India has alerted Pakistan about a high risk of flooding in the Sutlej river, following continuous heavy rainfall in northern states that forced authorities to release excess water from major dams. The warning, officials confirmed, was shared with Islamabad on humanitarian grounds through the Ministry of External Affairs.Last week, India had already issued three similar alerts for possible flooding in the Tawi river. The latest warning points to the likelihood of floods in the Sutlej on Wednesday. In Punjab, rivers including the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with several seasonal rivulets, are currently in spate…

31 Aug

India Overtakes China as the World’s Fastest-Growing Private Jet Market

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has surpassed China to become the world's fastest-growing private jet market, marking a significant shift in the Asia Pacific aviation sector. Between 2021 and 2024, India's private jet fleet expanded by nearly 25%, while China's fleet contracted by over 30% during the same period. while China saw a drop of nearly one-third. Today, India operates more than 490 private aircraft, a figure expected to cross 700 by 2029.Industry experts attribute India's growth to several key factors, including robust economic expansion and rapid economic growth, which have led to an increase in high-net-worth individuals and corporate…

30 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presents Special Gift to Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a unique and culturally significant gift to Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — a set of vintage precious stone ramen bowls accompanied by silver chopsticks. The exclusive gift comprises a large brown moonstone bowl with four smaller bowls, designed to reflect the essence of Japanese donburi and soba traditions. The moonstone, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, is known for its adularescence and symbolizes love, balance, and protection. Adding to its grandeur, the main bowl’s base is crafted from Makrana marble, intricately inlaid with semi-precious stones in the traditional Rajasthani parchin kari…

24 Aug

Cheteshwar Pujara Retires from All Forms of Cricket

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National Times Bureau :- Cheteshwar Pujara, one of India’s most dependable Test batsmen, has retired from all formats of cricket. The 37-year-old announced his decision on Sunday through a social media post, thanking fans, teammates, and the cricket board for their support. Pujara played 103 Test matches for India, scoring 7,195 runs with 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. His last appearance came in the 2023 World Test Championship Final against Australia. He also represented India in five One-Day Internationals, making 51 runs. In his message, Pujara said wearing the Indian jersey was a great honor and thanked his family for…

24 Aug

India Emerges as Diplomatic Powerhouse Amid Global Tensions: High-Level Visits from Russia and Ukraine on the Horizon

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New Delhi: As global politics grows more volatile, India is quietly asserting itself as a stabilizing force on the world stage. With both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky preparing for potential visits to New Delhi, India’s carefully balanced diplomacy is gaining new significance. India’s long-standing ties with Russia are well-documented, rooted in decades of strategic cooperation. Yet, at the same time, India has managed to maintain cordial and constructive relations with Ukraine — even amid the ongoing war between the two nations. The coming visits of both leaders underscore New Delhi’s growing reputation as a neutral…

22 Aug

Again Major Security Breach at Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Event

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National Times Bureau :- A serious security lapse occurred during Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s public event on Friday, when an unidentified man disrupted the program and created chaos. Security personnel managed to escort the intruder out of the venue. This incident comes just two days after a similar security scare on August 20, 2025, when CM Gupta was attacked during a public meeting while directly interacting with citizens. She had sustained minor injuries in that incident. Despite the earlier attack, Gupta had stated that such incidents would not deter her from meeting people directly. Following the August 20 episode,…

16 Aug

Trump Says Russia Has Lost India as Oil Client Amid New U.S. Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsChina, Donald Trump, India, oil trade, Russia, secondary sanctions, U.S. tariffs

Washington [US] – U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russia has “lost India as an oil client” while weighing the broader fallout of sanctions on Moscow and its energy partners.Speaking to Fox News aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked, “Well, they lost an oil client so to speak, which is India, which was doing about 40% of the oil. China, as you know, is doing a lot… and if I did secondary sanctions, it would be devastating from their standpoint. If I have to do it, I’ll do it, maybe I won’t have to do it.”The comment comes just…

15 Aug

Rare Medical Case in Khargone: Baby Born with Two Heads, Two Hearts, and Shared Body

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National Times Bureau :- In a rare and extraordinary medical occurrence, a woman from Mothapura village, Sonali, wife of Asharam, has given birth to a baby girl with two heads, two hearts, four arms, and two legs, while sharing a single chest and abdomen. Doctors have confirmed that the infant’s condition is currently stable, but due to the shared vital organs, surgical separation is not possible. Receiving Treatment in Indore PICUThe baby is being treated at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of MY Hospital, Indore, where she remains on oxygen support. She was referred there from Maharaja Tukojirao Hospital…