Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

14 May

India bans sugar export till September 2026 to cool domestic prices amid supply concerns

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Rajeev Sharma :- The government has halted sugar exports with immediate effect, suspending overseas shipments until September 30, 2026 until it issues fresh directions. The government has taken this step to stop domestic sugar prices from rising at a time when food inflation is already a major concern for Indian families. The ban applies to both raw and refined sugar exports. However, some shipments that were already in progress will still be allowed. Exports can continue if loading had started before the official order, if ships had already reached Indian ports, or if the sugar had already been handed over…

14 May

Canada crackdown: Two Punjabi youths arrested in Surrey firing case linked to extortion network

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Rajeev Sharma :- Ending days of political suspense over the leadership issue in Kerala, the Congress high command on Thursday officially announced V. D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of the state. The decision was finalised after extensive consultations with senior leaders of the party’s Kerala unit. The announcement was made at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi by party observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, along with Kerala in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi. Senior Congress leader Satheesan’s name had emerged as the frontrunner following several rounds of discussions within the party. Apart from Satheesan, Congress organisation general secretary K. C.…

14 May

Congress Picks V.D. Satheesan as New Kerala Chief Minister

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Rajeev Sharma :- Ending days of political suspense over the leadership issue in Kerala, the Congress high command on Thursday officially announced V. D. Satheesan as the new Chief Minister of the state. The decision was finalised after extensive consultations with senior leaders of the party’s Kerala unit. The announcement was made at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi by party observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik, along with Kerala in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi. Senior Congress leader Satheesan’s name had emerged as the frontrunner following several rounds of discussions within the party. Apart from Satheesan, Congress organisation general secretary K. C.…

14 May

Air India to Suspend 400 International Flights Monthly Amid Fuel Cost Surge and West Asia Tensions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s aviation sector is beginning to feel the strain of the escalating crisis in West Asia, with soaring crude oil prices and airspace restrictions forcing airlines to rethink their operations. In response to the mounting pressure, Air India has announced a temporary reduction in its international flight schedule for the upcoming summer months. The airline confirmed on Wednesday that nearly 400 international services will be withdrawn every month between June and August 2026. The decision comes as carriers across the globe grapple with rising aviation turbine fuel prices triggered by instability in the Middle East and…

14 May

Government Suspends Sugar Shipments Abroad, Tightens Export Policy Till September 2026

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a major policy decision aimed at protecting domestic sugar reserves, the Central Government has stopped the export of sugar with immediate effect and placed strict restrictions on overseas shipments until September 30, 2026, or until fresh directions are issued. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) released an official notification revising sugar’s export classification from “Restricted” to “Prohibited,” effectively halting most international trade of the commodity. The move is being seen as an effort to ensure sufficient availability within the country and shield the local market from possible price fluctuations triggered by global demand pressures.…

14 May

Donald Trump Signals Fresh Start With China as Crucial Talks Get Underway in Beijing

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Washington/Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump expressed confidence about the future of Washington’s relationship with Beijing as he began a major diplomatic summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, saying bilateral ties were set to improve significantly in the coming months. Trump’s visit to China, his first since returning to the White House in 2025, began with a ceremonial welcome at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, where Xi personally received the American leader ahead of high-level talks expected to shape the next phase of US-China engagement. The discussions are expected to address several pressing global concerns, including…

14 May

15th India-Bound LPG Tanker Clears Hormuz Under Tight Security Watch

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): India has successfully ensured the safe movement of another LPG tanker through the sensitive Strait of Hormuz, with MV Sunshine now progressing toward the country under close coordination from Indian security and maritime agencies, sources said. Officials confirmed that the vessel is the 15th liquefied petroleum gas shipment headed for India to safely exit the Persian Gulf despite the tense security environment in West Asia. The Indian Navy, along with other concerned agencies, is said to be actively assisting in monitoring and facilitating the vessel’s secure transit. The operation comes as concerns remain high over shipping routes…

13 May

NEET Paper Leak Row Reaches Supreme Court; Plea Seeks Replacement of NTA

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Rajeev Sharma :- The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG paper leak has now reached the Supreme Court, with a petition seeking the replacement of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the creation of a new independent examination body. The plea, filed by the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA), has also sought directions to the CBI to submit a status report within four weeks regarding the ongoing investigation into the alleged leak. The petition has raised serious concerns over the credibility and functioning of the NTA, demanding structural reforms in the examination system. It has urged the apex court to…

13 May

Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav’s younger son, dies at 38

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Rajeev Sharma :- Prateek Yadav, Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger son and Akhilesh Yadav's step brother, died on Wednesday in Lucknow. He was reportedly unwell for some time and was brought to Lucknow Civil Hospital at around 6 am where doctors declared him dead. ਆਟੋਮੋਬਾਈਲਜ਼ ਸਮੀਖਿਆਵਾਂ Prateek was 38 years old and married to BJP leader Aparna Yadav. A few weeks ago, he was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow, where Akhilesh Yadav had also visited him. After his condition showed some improvement, he was brought back home.

13 May

PM Modi Orders 50% Reduction in Official Convoy to Promote Austerity

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Rajeev Sharma :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a major austerity measure by directing a significant reduction in the size of his official convoy, aiming to encourage fiscal discipline and curb unnecessary government expenditure. The move is being seen as a symbolic as well as practical step towards promoting restraint within the administrative machinery. According to sources, the Prime Minister has instructed the Special Protection Group (SPG) to cut the number of vehicles in his convoy by nearly half. At the same time, he has also expressed a preference for increasing the use of electric vehicles in the convoy.…