Rajeev Sharma

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Starbucks Taps Anand Varadarajan to Lead Global Technology Strategy
22 Dec

Starbucks Taps Anand Varadarajan to Lead Global Technology Strategy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, Trending
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…
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Air India Flight Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Engine Oil Pressure Failure
22 Dec

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab
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…
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Epstein Files Vanish From US Justice Department Website, Triggering Political Backlash
21 Dec

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News, , ,
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…
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VB-G RAM G Act Replaces MGNREGA as President Gives Assent Amid Political Opposition
21 Dec

VB-G RAM G Act Replaces MGNREGA as President Gives Assent Amid Political Opposition

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, December 21, 2025: The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act formally came into force on Saturday after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent, two days after the Bill was passed by Parliament amid strong protests from Opposition parties. With the President’s approval, the new law replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005, bringing a sweeping change to India’s flagship rural employment framework. The Centre has described the move as a major milestone in reshaping rural employment and livelihood policies. According to the government, the Act increases the statutory…
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Mining Limited to Less Than 1% of Aravalli Region, 90% Hills to Remain Protected: Bhupender Yadav
21 Dec

Mining Limited to Less Than 1% of Aravalli Region, 90% Hills to Remain Protected: Bhupender Yadav

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi, December 21, 2025: Amid criticism from civil society groups and Opposition parties over the newly adopted uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday clarified that mining will be permitted in only a minuscule portion of the Aravalli region. Yadav said that out of the total 1.44 lakh square kilometres spread across four states, mining eligibility is restricted to just 0.19 per cent of the Aravalli landscape. He stressed that nearly 90 per cent of the region will remain under protection, with no mining permissions to be granted in Delhi. The minister’s remarks…
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Indian Railways Announces Fare Revision From December 26, Ticket Prices to Rise Across Classes
21 Dec

Indian Railways Announces Fare Revision From December 26, Ticket Prices to Rise Across Classes

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi: Train travel in India is set to become costlier as Indian Railways has announced a revision in passenger fares, which will come into effect from December 26, 2025. The revised pricing will apply to tickets booked on or after the implementation date. Railway officials said the fare adjustment will impact several travel classes, resulting in an increase in ticket prices for passengers. The decision has been taken to strengthen revenue generation and help meet rising operational and maintenance costs. According to officials, the revised fare structure is expected to fetch an additional ₹600 crore for the national transporter.…
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Kumari Selja Accuses BJP of Undermining MNREGA, Calls It an Attack on Rural Poor and Gandhian Ideals
21 Dec

Kumari Selja Accuses BJP of Undermining MNREGA, Calls It an Attack on Rural Poor and Gandhian Ideals

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
Mumbai/New Delhi, December 21, 2025: Congress leader and AICC General Secretary Kumari Selja on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, alleging that recent changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) have “destroyed the soul” of the world’s largest employment guarantee programme. Addressing a press conference at the Regional Congress Office in Mumbai, the former Union Minister and Sirsa MP said MNREGA is not merely a welfare scheme but an economic lifeline for crores of rural families. She accused the Modi government of weakening the programme in the name of reforms and called…
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Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand disrupted as locals perform Haka dance to oppose religious procession
21 Dec

Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand disrupted as locals perform Haka dance to oppose religious procession

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld News,
National Times Bureau :- Sikh Nagar Kirtan (religious procession) in Manurewa, a suburb of South Auckland, was briefly interrupted after it came across a group of protestors linked to Destiny Church and led by Pentecostal preacher Brian Tamaki.  Although the encounter remained peaceful, it drew police intervention and sparked intense debate around religious freedom, immigration and multiculturalism in New Zealand. Reports and videos circulating online show the Sikh procession and the protest group confronting each other on a public road, leading to a tense standoff that lasted for some time. Police officers stood between the two groups to prevent the…
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Danielle Smith Defends Alberta Next Report Amid Criticism of Timing and Content
21 Dec

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta Next Report Amid Criticism of Timing and Content

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada
ALBERTA (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has pushed back against accusations that her government attempted to downplay the release of the Alberta Next report, insisting that the report’s Friday afternoon publication ahead of the Christmas holidays does not mean it is being ignored. The report, compiled by a Smith-appointed panel, examined Alberta’s relationship with Ottawa and made several high-profile recommendations, including the creation of a provincial pension plan to replace the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the eventual establishment of a provincial police force to succeed the RCMP. “Replacing the CPP with an Alberta plan is the most financially meaningful…
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Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death in Merritt, B.C.
21 Dec

Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death in Merritt, B.C.

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada
MERRITT, B.C. (Rajeev Sharma): A 49-year-old man has been charged with second-degree following the death of his wife in Merritt, British Columbia, according to the RCMP. Officers and paramedics responded to a residence in the city on Tuesday after reports of a woman suffering serious injuries. Pamela Jarvis, 45, was transported to a hospital but later succumbed to her injuries. RCMP said her husband, Christopher Bernard Jarvis, had fled the scene before police arrived but was apprehended a few hours later. He has been denied bail and will remain in custody until his next court appearance, scheduled for January 6,…
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