Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

14 Feb

Ranveer Allahbadia Moves Supreme Court Over Multiple FIRs in Comedy Show Controversy

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New Delhi (Rajiv Sharma): YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has approached the Supreme Court seeking protection from coercive action following multiple complaints and FIRs filed against him in different states. The legal proceedings stem from his controversial remarks on the comedy show India’s Got Latent. On February 14, Allahbadia filed a writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, challenging the FIRs before Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. However, the CJI declined to advance the scheduled hearing, stating, “We have already given a date of listing. No oral mentioning, please!” Comedy Show Sparks Backlash…

14 Feb

Jagjit Singh Dallewal Bereaved as Granddaughter Rajandeep Kaur Passes Away

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Gurugram (National Times): Sardar Jagjit Singh Ji Dallewal has suffered a deep personal loss with the passing of his beloved granddaughter, Rajandeep Kaur. A bright and ambitious student pursuing medicine in Gurgaon, she had been battling health issues and was admitted to the hospital in recent days. Despite all efforts, she tragically passed away last evening. Her untimely demise has left the entire Dallewal family and their loved ones in immense grief. The sorrow was even greater for Sardar Dallewal, as his responsibilities towards the people prevented him from attending her final rites. Rajandeep Kaur’s passing is an irreplaceable loss,…

14 Feb

Two More Deportation Flights Carrying Indians to Arrive in Amritsar This Week

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Washington DC (National Times): Two additional flights carrying deported Indian immigrants from the United States are set to land in India this week, following the recent deportation of 104 individuals under the Trump administration’s immigration policies. While the exact number of Indians on these upcoming flights remains unclear, sources indicate that the first of the two flights will arrive in Amritsar on February 15, with another expected in the following days. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema has criticized the decision to land these deportation flights in Amritsar, alleging that the NDA-led central government is deliberately attempting to defame Punjab. "Why…

14 Feb

PM Modi Addresses Deportation of Illegal Indian Immigrants from US, Calls for Crackdown on Human Trafficking

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Washington DC (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Feb 13) addressed the deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the United States, emphasizing that individuals residing unlawfully in foreign countries "do not have any legal right to be there." His remarks came during a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump amid growing concerns in India over visuals of shackled Indian citizens being deported. During his US visit, Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to taking back its citizens who are verified and found to be residing in the US illegally. "As far as India and the US are concerned,…

14 Feb

Adani Green Energy Pulls Out of Sri Lanka Wind Power Projects

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Colombo, February 14, 2025 – Adani Green Energy, the renewable arm of billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, has withdrawn from two proposed wind power projects in Sri Lanka. The decision follows the new government's move to renegotiate tariffs. Withdrawal Cites Policy Changes In a statement, the company confirmed its exit, stating, “Adani Green Energy has conveyed its Board’s decision to respectfully withdraw from further engagement in the renewable energy wind project and two transmission projects in Sri Lanka.”The company had planned to invest $1 billion in wind power generation and transmission infrastructure. However, the newly elected administration under President Anura Kumara…

14 Feb

Trump Calls Modi a ‘Tougher Negotiator,’ Announces Major US-India Agreements

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Washington, DC, February 14, 2025– US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “much tougher negotiator” during a joint press conference on Thursday. He emphasized that there was “not even a contest” when asked who among them was more skilled in negotiations. Strengthening Trade Ties Through IMEC Trump announced that India and the US will collaborate on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He called it one of the greatest trade routes in history. The corridor will connect India to Israel, Italy, and the US, linking key regions through roads, railways, and undersea cables.“This is a big…

13 Feb

Monalisa’s First Flight Experience Goes Viral as She Steps Into Bollywood

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Mumbai, January 13, 2025 – Monalisa, who gained fame after a viral video of her selling prayer beads at the Maha Kumbh, is now entering Bollywood. Director Sanoj Mishra has signed her for his upcoming film The Diary of Manipur and is currently training her in acting. A recent video of Monalisa learning to read and write with Mishra had already created a buzz. Now, another video of her experiencing her first-ever flight has gone viral. A New Chapter Begins Monalisa flew from Indore to Bengaluru today, accompanied by Sanoj Mishra. This journey marks a significant moment as she transitions…

13 Feb

Jamia Millia Islamia Protest: Over 10 Students Detained Amid Crackdown on Campus Activism

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New Delhi, February 13, 2025 – Delhi Police detained more than 10 students from Jamia Millia Islamia University on Thursday morning. The action followed a student protest against disciplinary measures taken against two PhD scholars. The university administration requested police intervention, citing law and order concerns. Protest Over Disciplinary Action Students had been protesting since Monday, condemning what they called a "crackdown on student activism." The demonstration began after the university issued show-cause notices to two PhD scholars accused of organizing the December 2024 "Jamia Resistance Day." The event marked the anniversary of the 2019 anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests.…

13 Feb

Indian Army Reaffirms Ceasefire Along LoC Amid Reports of Cross-Border Tensions

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New Delhi (National Times): The Indian Army on Thursday clarified that the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) continues to be upheld, despite reports suggesting Pakistani casualties following an alleged Indian retaliation. The Army emphasized that the agreement between the two nations remains in force and that no heavy-caliber weapons have been used in any exchange. Minor Incidents Addressed Through Military Channels In an official statement, the Indian Army acknowledged "stray incidents" of cross-border firing and a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast, but assured that these incidents were being handled through established military communication channels. “There has been…

13 Feb

ED Freezes ₹170 Crore in Shell Company Accounts Linked to QFX Trade Ltd Forex Scam

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New Delhi, February 13, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen movable properties worth ₹170 crore, including balances in over 30 bank accounts linked to shell companies, in connection with a massive forex trading scam operated by QFX Trade Ltd. The crackdown follows raids conducted on February 11 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in Delhi, Noida, Rohtak (Haryana), and Shamli (Uttar Pradesh). The scam, orchestrated through multi-level marketing (MLM) tactics, involved directors Raiender Sood, Vineet Kumar, Santosh Kumar, and Nawab Ali alias Lavish Chaudhary, who promised investors high returns on forex trading.The investigation revealed that QFX…