Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

20 Feb

Rekha Gupta Assumes Office, Promises to Deliver on BJP’s Commitments

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New Delhi, February 20, 2025 – Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday reaffirmed her commitment to fulfilling the BJP’s promises to the people of the national capital. She announced plans to visit the Yamuna Ghat for an aarti later in the day and confirmed that her first cabinet meeting would take place in the evening.“We have a cabinet meeting today. We will continuously work towards the mission of Viksit Delhi and fulfill all the promises we made. Later, we will go to Yamuna Ghat for aarti. The cabinet meeting will be held at 7 pm,” Gupta said. A Historic…

20 Feb

Centre Warns OTT Platforms to Follow Ethics Code Amid Controversy Over ‘India’s Got Latent’

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New Delhi (National Times): The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has issued a stern advisory to OTT platforms and social media channels, urging them to adhere to the Code of Ethics outlined in the IT Rules (2021). The directive emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and age-based content classification, particularly for material rated 'A' (Adult), to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content. The warning comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the YouTube comedy show India’s Got Latent, where podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia allegedly made obscene remarks. The episode was available on YouTube until the government ordered its removal following complaints about…

20 Feb

Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi CM, BJP Forms Government After Three Decades

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New Delhi, February 20, 2025 – Rekha Gupta took oath as Delhi’s chief minister on Thursday, marking the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) return to power in the national capital after nearly 30 years. The grand swearing-in ceremony at Ramlila Maidan saw an impressive turnout of top BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A Historic Political Shift Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena administered the oath of office to Gupta, a first-time legislator from Shalimar Bagh. She became the fourth woman to hold the chief minister’s post in Delhi, following Atishi…

19 Feb

Vladimir Putin Open to Meeting Trump, Says U.S.-Russia Talks Show ‘Positive’ Shift

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Moscow, February 19, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to meet Donald Trump, but he insists that any such meeting must be well-prepared to ensure meaningful outcomes.In a televised address on Wednesday, Putin said he would be “pleased” to meet Trump but acknowledged that the former U.S. president’s expectations for a swift resolution to the Ukraine conflict might have changed. Russia-U.S. Talks in Riyadh ‘Very Positive’ Putin highlighted the recent meeting between Russian and U.S. officials in Riyadh, calling the discussions “very positive.” He noted that the American delegation displayed a new openness, free from past biases…

19 Feb

Young Powerlifter Yashtika Acharya Dies in Tragic Gym Accident in Bikaner

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Bikaner, February 19, 2025: A 17-year-old gold-medallist powerlifter, Yashtika Acharya, tragically lost her life after a 270-kg barbell fell on her neck during practice at a gym in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district.According to Naya Shahar SHO Vikram Tiwari, the incident occurred on Tuesday when Yashtika was lifting weights under the supervision of her trainer. The heavy barbell slipped and crushed her neck, causing a fatal injury. She was immediately rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Trainer Also Injured, No Complaint Filed The trainer, who was assisting Yashtika during the lift, also sustained minor injuries. The police…

19 Feb

Congress Announces Revamp Plans, ‘Samvidhaan Bachao Yatra’ After Strategy Meet

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New Delhi, February 19, 2025: After a seven-hour-long strategy meeting, the Congress has unveiled a series of revitalization measures to regain political ground following multiple electoral setbacks this year.The meeting, chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, included key leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, and Digvijay Singh, along with 30 general secretaries and state in-charges. Focus on Strengthening Grassroots Structure Speaking after the meeting, Jairam Ramesh emphasized that the party's primary focus will be on empowering its district Congress committees (DCCs). With nearly 800 DCCs nationwide, the goal is to establish stronger accountability and grassroots-level leadership.…

19 Feb

Parliamentary Panel Seeks Review of IT Laws After Supreme Court’s Stand on Online Vulgarity

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New Delhi, February 19, 2025: A parliamentary panel has urged the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to assess the effectiveness of existing laws in tackling online vulgarity following the Supreme Court’s strong remarks in the Ranveer Allahbadia case.The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has written to MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, seeking a detailed note on whether current legal provisions, including the IT Act, 2000, require amendments to bring digital platforms under stricter scrutiny.The panel expressed concerns over the misuse of digital and social media, emphasizing the need to protect societal…

19 Feb

Zelenskyy Dismisses Trump’s Claims, Says US-President is in “Russian Disinformation Space”

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Kyiv, February 19, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed back against former US President Donald Trump's recent remarks about his approval rating, saying Trump is influenced by Russian disinformation.During an event at Mar-a-Lago, Trump claimed that Zelenskyy's approval rating had dropped to 4%. Responding at a press conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy dismissed the claim, stating, “We have seen this disinformation. We understand that it is coming from Russia.”Zelenskyy further suggested that Trump “lives in this disinformation space,” implying that the former US president is echoing Russian propaganda. The comments come amid growing global tensions and ongoing US support for Ukraine…

19 Feb

Government to Hold Meeting with Farmer Unions on February 22

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New Delhi, February 19, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has invited leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha for a meeting on February 22, 2025, at 6 PM in Chandigarh. The meeting will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Punjab (MGSIPA), Sector 26.The invitation, issued by Joint Secretary Purna Chandra Kishan, follows a previous meeting held in Chandigarh on February 14, 2025. The agenda will focus on farmers’ demands and will include representatives from both the Indian government and the Punjab government.Leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal (Samyukt Kisan…

19 Feb

Delhi CM-elect Rekha Gupta, BJP leaders to meet LG Saxena to form government

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New Delhi (National Times): Delhi's Chief Minister-elect, Rekha Gupta, along with senior BJP leaders, is set to meet Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at 8:50 PM today to formally claim the mandate to form the next government in the national capital. Rekha Gupta, representing Shalimar Bagh, was appointed the Leader of the House during a BJP legislature party meeting. After a gap of 26 years, the BJP has secured power in Delhi once again, and Gupta will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister at Ramlila Ground this Thursday. Who is Rekha Gupta?Rekha Gupta is a prominent BJP leader who…