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Jitendra Kumar

Jitendra Kumar is an Indian journalist and social activist from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh is known as the senior journalist and founder of Xpert Times Network Private Limited.

Electoral Roll Controversy Puts Election Commission Under Fresh Political Scrutiny

The controversy surrounding electoral-roll revisions has intensified in India, with Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and announcing further protests. Dipke’s campaign has focused heavily on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The process is intended to update voter lists, but opposition groups and activists […]

From SpiceJet Commander to Flydubai Captain: Smit Machchhar’s Journey Into the Spotlight

Captain Smit Machchhar’s name has become widely known after a dramatic cockpit emergency aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The Indian pilot was seriously injured during the incident but reportedly played a crucial role in enabling passengers and crew members to intervene. Machchhar was the captain of Flight FZ1073, which was carrying […]

Flydubai FZ1073 Lands Safely in Tabuk After Distress Signal and Pilot Injuries

Flydubai Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, landed safely in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after a serious in-flight incident that left both pilots injured and required an emergency diversion. The aircraft reached Tabuk Airport after sending distress signals and experiencing a sudden change in altitude. The Boeing 737 was operating a scheduled service […]

Essar Group’s American Steel Expansion Begins With Minnesota Mine and Iowa Mega Plant

Essar Group is building an ambitious American steel supply chain that will connect an iron ore mine in Minnesota with a giant steel plant planned for Iowa. The development was highlighted by President Donald Trump during a White House announcement on September 28, 2026. The Iowa facility is expected to receive approximately $15 billion in […]

Delhi Winter Plan Targets Vehicles With BS-VI Curbs and Strict PUC Checks

Delhi’s winter pollution strategy will introduce new restrictions on vehicle movement and strengthen enforcement of Pollution Under Control Certificates as authorities prepare for the upcoming pollution season. One of the key measures will prohibit non-Delhi registered vehicles below BS-VI emission standards from entering the capital from November 1 to January 31. The announced restrictions include […]

LPU Campus Tension After Viral Assault Claim, Students Demand Answers on Safety

Tension gripped Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Phagwara after a viral social-media claim alleged that a female student had been raped on campus. The claim prompted an overnight student protest that later escalated into vandalism and a highway blockade, forcing police to intervene. The allegation emerged through social-media messages circulated among students. The messages reportedly […]

Iran and the Middle East Add Another Layer of Complexity to the Trump-Xi Relationship

The US-China relationship is no longer limited to bilateral trade and technology. Global conflicts and geopolitical disputes increasingly affect the strategic calculations of Washington and Beijing. The war involving Iran was therefore another important issue surrounding the Trump-Xi summit. The United States has been directly involved in the conflict, while China has maintained important economic […]

Heavy Rain and Violent Winds Disrupt Japan as Typhoon Dujuan Moves Northeast

Typhoon Dujuan caused widespread disruption in Japan on Monday as heavy rain and powerful winds affected the Pacific coast and the Kanto region. More than 1.9 million people were urged to evacuate as local authorities responded to the threat of flooding, landslides and strong winds. The storm approached eastern Japan after producing heavy rainfall across […]

Indigenous Defence Push: Next-Generation Missile Vessel Project Advances in Kochi

India’s effort to expand domestic defence manufacturing has received another boost with the keel laying of the first Next Generation Missile Vessel for the Indian Navy at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi. The ceremony, held on September 18, 2026, marked a major milestone in a six-vessel programme being executed by CSL. The Ministry of Defence […]