Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

13 Feb

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Army, Pakistan

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessED raids, forex trading fraud, QFX Trade Ltd, YFX scam

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…

13 Feb

Manish Tewari Slams New Income Tax Bill, Calls It More Complex Than Existing Law

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIncome Tax Bill 2025, Manish Tewari, Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, February 13, 2025: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday criticized the Income Tax Bill, 2025, arguing that despite Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s claims of simplification, the proposed legislation is more complex than the existing tax framework. He pointed out that while the current Income Tax Act, 1961, has 296 sections, the new bill expands to over 500 sections. Additionally, the previous law contained five schedules, whereas the new bill includes 14, further complicating the tax structure instead of streamlining it.The government has defended the bill, emphasizing that it is designed to reduce litigation, simplify language, and improve…

13 Feb

Nirmala Sitharaman to Introduce Income Tax Bill, 2025, in Parliament on February 13

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaIncome Tax Act 1961, Income Tax Bill 2025, Indian tax reforms, Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, February 13, 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the much-anticipated Income Tax Bill, 2025, in Parliament on February 13. The proposed legislation seeks to replace the outdated Income Tax Act, 1961, which has grown increasingly complex over the decades due to numerous amendments. If passed, the new law will come into effect from April 1, 2026, ushering in a streamlined and modernized tax system. The bill will be referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance for further discussion and consultations.The need for a new income tax law stems from the fact that the current Income…

12 Feb

Viral Mona Lisa Learns the Alphabet from Director Sanoj Mishra; Publicist Sanjay Bhushan Patiala Reveals She Will Soon Be a Millionaire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainmentBollywood Debut, Diary of Manipur, Sanjay Bhushan Patiala, Sanoj Mishra, Viral Mona Lisa

Mumbai, February 12, 2025 – A video featuring director Sanoj Mishra teaching the alphabet to Mona Lisa, the girl who went viral during the Maha Kumbh, is rapidly spreading across the internet. This information was shared by film publicist Sanjay Bhushan Patiala. Born on August 16, 1990, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Sanjay Bhushan Patiala has been actively working in the film industry for the past 18 years. He has handled the publicity for over 1,000 films across Hindi, Bhojpuri, South Indian, and other regional cinemas. Additionally, he serves as the personal PR officer for several top stars in Hindi and…

12 Feb

Andhra Pradesh to Promote ‘Work from Home’ for Women, Says CM Chandrababu Naidu

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAndhra Pradesh, CM Chandrababu Naidu, Work from home

Amaravati, February 12, 2025: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has announced a major push for remote work opportunities, particularly for women, as part of the state’s IT & GCC Policy 4.0. Highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped work culture, Naidu stated that the initiative would enhance work-life balance and increase workforce participation, making Andhra Pradesh a pioneer in adopting hybrid and remote work models. In a post on X, Naidu wrote, "Andhra Pradesh is planning 'work from home' in a big way, especially for women," emphasizing that coworking spaces (CWS) and neighborhood workspaces (NWS) would be leveraged to support…

12 Feb

Samay Raina Removes ‘India’s Got Latent’ Episodes Amid Controversy Over Ranveer Allahbadia’s Remark

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaIndia’s Got Latent removed, Ranveer Allahbadia remarks, Samay Raina controversy

Mumbai, February 12, 2025: Popular comedian Samay Raina has taken down all episodes of his YouTube show India’s Got Latent following backlash over influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s controversial remarks, which sparked nationwide outrage.In his first statement since the controversy erupted, Raina expressed distress over the situation, stating that he never intended to offend anyone and was only focused on bringing laughter to people. "Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all India’s Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will…