Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

20 Dec

New York and Ontario Join Forces to Advance Nuclear Energy Technology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, OntarioNew York, Ontario

New York (Rajeev Sharma): New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a cross-border collaboration aimed at developing nuclear energy technology during a joint event at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The initiative focuses on advancing small modular reactors (SMRs) and other nuclear innovations. Ontario Power Generation is currently working on SMRs at its Darlington facility, located roughly two hours north of Buffalo. Premier Ford highlighted the growing energy demand in Ontario, projecting an increase of up to 90% over the next 25 years. “We are expanding our nuclear capabilities, both with small modular reactors and large-scale…

20 Dec

Air India Express Pilot Taken Off Duty After Passenger Alleges Assault at IGI Airport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAirport, Clash, New Delhi, PASSENGER, Pilot

National Times Bureau :- A Spice Jet passenger has accused an Air India pilot of physically assaulting him and leaving him bleeding after a dispute at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Terminal 1. A SpiceJet passenger has alleged that he was physically assaulted by an Air India Express pilot following an argument at Terminal 1 of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Air India Express has acknowledged the complaint and said the pilot has been taken off duty while an internal investigation is conducted. The passenger, Ankit Dewan, said the incident took place while he was travelling with his family, including his…

20 Dec

Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case

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National Times Bureau :- A special court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case. The case revolves around a high-value Bulgari jewellery set gifted to former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan by the Saudi crown prince during an official visit by the former first couple in May 2021. Authorities allege that the set was later purchased at a significantly undervalued price. The verdict was delivered by Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand during proceedings held at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail,…

20 Dec

US Forces Carry Out Broad Retaliatory Operation Against ISIS Targets in Syria

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States military conducted an expansive series of strikes across central Syria on Friday, hitting dozens of locations linked to the Islamic State group in response to a recent deadly attack on American personnel, US officials confirmed. The operation marked a significant escalation in US military action against the extremist organisation, which continues to pose a security threat despite losing its territorial stronghold years ago. American authorities said the strikes were designed to weaken ISIS’s operational capabilities and prevent further attacks on US and allied forces in the region. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the mission,…

20 Dec

Smog Engulfs Capital as Delhi’s Air Deteriorates Sharply; Flyers Asked to Check Flight Status

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A thick blanket of smog covered large parts of Delhi on Saturday morning, pushing air pollution to hazardous levels and disrupting normal life across the city. Visibility dropped significantly in several areas as residents woke up to one of the season’s worst air quality episodes so far. According to readings from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 384 at around 8 am, indicating “very poor” air. However, multiple monitoring stations reported even higher pollution, with levels entering the “severe” category. Localities such as ITO, Anand Vihar…

19 Dec

India Clinch T20 Series Against South Africa 3-1 With Convincing Win in Fifth Match

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Ahmedabad, December 19, 2025: India sealed the five-match T20 International series against South Africa with a dominant 30-run victory in the fifth and final game, winning the contest 3-1 on Friday.Batting first, the Indian team posted a competitive total of 231 for five in their allotted 20 overs. Tilak Varma anchored the innings with a fluent 73 off 42 deliveries, while Hardik Pandya provided late momentum with a blistering 63 from just 25 balls. Sanju Samson contributed 37 runs and Abhishek Sharma added 34 as India maintained a strong scoring rate throughout the innings.Chasing a target of 232, South Africa…

19 Dec

ED Approaches Delhi High Court Against Trial Court Order in National Herald Money Laundering Case

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New Delhi, December 19, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court decision that rejected its money-laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.The financial investigation agency has filed a criminal revision petition, arguing that the trial court erred in law by holding the proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to be unsustainable. The matter is expected to be listed before the High Court next week.On December 16, a special court at the Rouse Avenue complex had refused to take cognisance of the ED’s…

19 Dec

Romanian Court Sentences Rapper Wiz Khalifa to Nine Months in Prison Over Cannabis Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, World NewsBeach Please festival, cannabis possession case, Romania court, Wiz Khalifa

Los Angeles/Constanta: A Romanian appellate court has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in prison in connection with a drug possession case linked to a music festival performance in July 2024, according to a report by People magazine.The ruling was delivered by the Constanta Court of Appeal, which found the Grammy-nominated artist guilty of possessing illegal drugs for personal use without authorisation. Khalifa, whose real name is Cameron Jibril Thomaz, was arrested last year after Romanian authorities alleged that he carried and consumed cannabis during his performance at the ‘Beach, Please!’ music festival in Costinesti.Investigators said the rapper…

19 Dec

ED Attaches Assets of Yuvraj Singh, Sonu Sood, Mimi Chakraborty in Illegal Betting App Probe

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia1xBet, ED probe, Enforcement Directorate, illegal betting app, money laundering

New Delhi, December 19, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets belonging to former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa, actor Sonu Sood, former Trinamool Congress MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty, and several other celebrities in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to an alleged illegal online betting platform, official sources said on Friday.The action has been taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case related to the betting app 1xbet, which investigators believe facilitated illicit financial transactions running into more than ₹1,000 crore. According to sources, the ED moved to attach properties…

19 Dec

Power Restored Gradually After Powerful Windstorm Disrupts Life Across B.C.

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful wind and rain system swept across British Columbia this week, cutting electricity to tens of thousands of homes, shutting down schools, and creating hazardous travel conditions across large parts of the province. According to B.C. Hydro, outages peaked early Wednesday, affecting roughly 120,000 customers, largely concentrated in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast regions. By mid-afternoon, crews had reduced that figure to about 30,000 as repair work continued throughout the day. Utility officials said the damage was worsened by weakened trees, many of which were compromised by years of drought and toppled easily under…