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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.

Nipah Virus Cases Confirmed in Palakkad: Kerala Implements Strict Quarantine and Testing Protocols

The deadly Nipah virus has resurfaced in Kerala, with two confirmed cases emerging from Palakkad district. Health authorities have responded with urgency, implementing containment zones, initiating widespread testing, and temporarily closing educational institutions. The two patients—one of them a 38-year-old woman—have been isolated, and dozens of their contacts are being closely monitored. Kerala Health Minister […]

Why Siddaramaiah’s Chair Remains Untouched: 7 Political Realities in Karnataka

In the high-stakes world of Karnataka politics, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remains in power well past the anticipated mid-term leadership change. Despite widespread speculation and reported friction within the Congress ranks—especially with his deputy DK Shivakumar—Siddaramaiah continues to lead the state. What explains his staying power? Here’s a closer look at the seven major reasons behind […]

Industrial Safety Under Scrutiny After Telangana Plant Blast Kills 12 at Sigachi Pharma

A powerful explosion ripped through the Sigachi Pharma plant in Telangana’s Pashamylaram industrial zone early Monday morning, killing 12 people and injuring at least 34 others, many of whom are in critical condition. The blast has reignited a national debate over industrial safety and regulatory enforcement in India’s high-risk manufacturing zones. The Incident The explosion […]

16 Times Around the World: How Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reimagines a Day in Space

When astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a recent virtual exchange, he painted a vivid tapestry of what life is truly like on board the International Space Station (ISS). Among the most mesmerizing—and challenging—aspects of orbital living, Shukla highlighted the surreal experience of witnessing 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets every 24 hours. […]

2025 Mid-Term Pulse Check: Gujarat Split Between AAP & BJP, Kerala Swings to Congress

India’s political landscape witnessed fresh realignments as the June 2025 assembly bypoll results were announced on June 23. Five constituencies across Gujarat, Punjab, Kerala, and West Bengal went to polls on June 19. The results reflected a mixed mandate—revealing both consolidation and disruption in traditional party strongholds. Gujarat: Power Balance Shifts Slightly Visavadar (Saurashtra) Kadi […]

Iran Escalates with Cluster‑Bomb Missile and Hospital Hit in Israel’s Eighth Day of Conflict

Central Israel (June 20, 2025) – On the eighth consecutive day of the escalating military confrontation, Iran launched a ballistic missile armed with cluster munitions into central Israel late Thursday evening, marking an unprecedented escalation in weaponry use since the onset of hostilities. Israeli officials reported widespread impact from the submunitions, sparking international alarm and […]

Modi-Carney Meeting Signals End of Diplomatic Chill Between India and Canada

In a development signaling a major diplomatic breakthrough, India and Canada have agreed to reestablish full diplomatic engagement, ending a two-year period of frosty relations. This reset came during a high-level meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada. The relationship between the […]