Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

23 Dec

Mexican Navy Aircraft Crashes Near Galveston, Leaving Five Dead

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Texas (Rajeev Sharma): A Mexican Navy aircraft on a medical support mission crashed near the Texas coastline close to Galveston on Monday, resulting in at least five fatalities, authorities confirmed. The incident prompted an extensive response from US and Mexican agencies, with search operations carried out in nearby waters. The plane was carrying eight people at the time of the crash, including a minor who was reportedly being transported for medical treatment. Mexico’s Navy said the group comprised four naval officers and four civilians, though officials have not yet clarified which passengers were among those killed. Two individuals on board…

23 Dec

Border Vigil Intensified Along Eastern Sector Following Developments in Bangladesh

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Indian security agencies have tightened surveillance along the eastern border in response to renewed disturbances in Bangladesh, officials said, stressing that the move is preventive in nature. While there has been no major disruption reported along the frontier, forces have been asked to remain prepared for any unforeseen situation. Sources indicated that border formations, particularly in West Bengal, have increased monitoring amid concerns that instability across the border could lead to attempts at illegal crossings or smuggling. The alertness follows reports of an incident earlier this week in Cooch Behar district, where a Border Security Force…

23 Dec

Air India Boeing 777 Safely Returns to Delhi After Engine Shutdown, Passengers Reboarded on Alternate Aircraft

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New Delhi, ( Rajeev Sharma): An Air India Boeing 777, flight AI 887, safely returned to Delhi on Monday morning after experiencing an engine shutdown shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, which had departed at 6:10 AM for Mumbai, encountered an issue with its right engine, prompting a return to Delhi. The plane was back on the ground by 6:52 AM, according to flight tracking sites.Although the aircraft experienced a mechanical issue, twin-engine aircraft like the Boeing 777 are designed to land safely even with one engine in operation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into…

22 Dec

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi on ED Appeal in National Herald Case

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New Delhi, December 22, 2025: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notices to all respondents, including senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order in the National Herald money-laundering case. Justice Ravinder Dudeja heard the matter and fixed March 12, 2026, for further hearing after considering detailed arguments presented by the ED. The central agency was represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, while senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and R.S. Cheema appeared for the Gandhi family. During the proceedings, the Solicitor General argued that the…

22 Dec

India, New Zealand Seal Historic Free Trade Pact, Aim to Double Trade in Five Years

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New Delhi, December 22, 2025— India and New Zealand on Monday formally announced the conclusion of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major step forward in bilateral economic and strategic relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon unveiled the agreement during a telephone conversation, underscoring the growing momentum in ties between the two countries. Officials from both sides described the pact as historic, ambitious and mutually advantageous. The agreement was finalised in just nine months after negotiations were launched during Prime Minister Luxon’s visit to India in March 2025, reflecting strong political commitment…

22 Dec

Humayun Kabir Launches Janata Unnayan Party, Vows to Unseat Mamata Banerjee in 2026

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Kolkata, December 22, 2025: Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday announced the formation of a new political outfit, the Janata Unnayan Party, intensifying political churn in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.Addressing a public rally in Beladanga, the Bharatpur legislator said his newly floated party would work for the welfare of the “aam aadmi” and asserted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would not return to power in the next polls, which are due in less than six months. Kabir claimed that the chief minister had become increasingly disconnected from ordinary citizens.The announcement comes days after…

22 Dec

Gujarat Youth Captured in Ukraine Appeals to PM Modi for Help in Emotional Video

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New Delhi/Moscow, December 22, 2025— A 22-year-old man from Gujarat’s Morbi town, who was captured by Ukrainian forces while allegedly fighting for the Russian military, has sent an emotional video message to his family, seeking urgent help from the Indian government for his release. The youth, identified as Sahil Mohamed Hussein Majothi, appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government, urging them to intervene and facilitate his return to India. In the video, which his mother received on her mobile phone, Majothi claimed he was deceived into joining the Russian military and later surrendered to Ukrainian forces…

22 Dec

Starbucks Taps Anand Varadarajan to Lead Global Technology Strategy

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Starbucks has announced the appointment of Anand Varadarajan, an Indian-origin technology leader, as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer, signaling a renewed focus on strengthening the company’s digital backbone. Varadarajan will assume the role on January 19 and will work closely with Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol as a member of Starbucks’ Executive Leadership Team. He takes over from Deb Hall Lefevre, who stepped down from the position earlier this year after retiring in September. Bringing with him extensive experience from Amazon, Varadarajan spent close to 19 years at the e-commerce giant, where…

22 Dec

Air India Flight Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Engine Oil Pressure Failure

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National Times Bureau :- A Mumbai-bound Air India flight returned to Delhi airport shortly after take-off on Monday after the crew detected a significant drop in engine oil pressure on aircraft's right-hand engine, prompting an immediate safety response mid-air. Flight AI887, operated by a Boeing 777-337 ER aircraft, had departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 3.20 am when pilots observed abnormally low oil pressure on the right-hand engine, identified as Engine No 2. The oil pressure subsequently dropped to zero, triggering standard emergency procedures and a decision to return to base. The aircraft safely landed at Delhi airport with…

21 Dec

Epstein Files Vanish From US Justice Department Website, Triggering Political Backlash

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Washington, December 21, 2025: At least 16 documents connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were removed from the US Justice Department’s public website within 24 hours of being uploaded, igniting political criticism and renewed scrutiny over the handling of the high-profile case. The disappearance of the files, which reportedly included images referencing former US President Donald Trump, has not been explained by the department. The documents were publicly accessible on Friday but were no longer available by Saturday. According to reports, the missing material included photographs of artwork depicting nude women and images showing photographs displayed on furniture and…