Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

07 Dec

Goa Nightclub Tragedy Triggers Criminal Case and High-Level Inquiry

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Goa (Rajeev Sharma): The Goa administration has ordered a detailed magisterial investigation into the fatal nightclub fire in Arpora, as police move ahead with criminal charges against the establishment’s management. The disaster, which unfolded just after midnight on Sunday, claimed 25 lives and left the state reeling. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant confirmed that an FIR has been registered against the owner and the general manager of Birch by Romeo Lane, the club where the fire erupted. Both individuals are expected to be taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe. Sawant, who addressed the media and later posted an…

06 Dec

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir Lays Foundation for Babri Masjid-Inspired Mosque Amid Tight Security in Murshidabad

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Murshidabad (West Bengal), December 6, 2025— Suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a mosque modeled on the design of Ayodhya’s Babri Masjid at Rejinagar in Murshidabad district. The ceremony drew thousands of onlookers and unfolded under an extensive security blanket.Kabir, joined by several clerics, inaugurated the event by cutting a ceremonial ribbon as chants of “Nara-e-Takbeer, Allahu Akbar” resonated across the area. People had begun assembling since early morning, turning the venue into a major crowd hotspot.Given the sensitivity surrounding the event, the administration deployed heavy security across Rejinagar and nearby Beldanga. Personnel…

06 Dec

Assam Police to File Charge Sheet on Zubeen Garg’s Death Case on December 12 as Probe Nears Completion

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Dispur (Assam), December 6, 2025: The investigation into the death of Assam’s celebrated cultural figure Zubeen Garg is in its final phase, with the charge sheet expected to be filed on December 12, a senior police officer announced on Saturday. Garg died on September 19 while swimming in the sea in Singapore, a tragedy that sparked an outpouring of grief across Assam and among his global fan base.Special Director General of Police (CID) Munna Prasad Gupta, who is leading the Special Investigation Team (SIT), told reporters that the inquiry has progressed significantly. He said the team is now preparing the…

06 Dec

Railways Deploys 84 Special Trains Nationwide to Aid Passengers Hit by IndiGo Flight Disruptions

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New Delhi, December 6, 2025: The Indian Railways on Saturday announced an extensive nationwide response to the ongoing disruption caused by mass IndiGo flight cancellations, introducing 84 special trains across multiple zones to assist stranded travellers. These trains will operate 104 trips and were arranged within hours after officials assessed passenger traffic at key hubs, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Patna and Howrah.Dilip Kumar, Executive Director (Information & Publicity) of the Railway Board, said the number of additional services could increase depending on passenger load and real-time movement patterns. He added that all zones have been instructed to utilise…

06 Dec

Supriya Sule Introduces ‘Right to Disconnect’ Bill to Protect Employees from After-Hours Work Pressure

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New Delhi, December 6, 2025— Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule has introduced a private member’s legislation aimed at giving Indian employees the right to step away from work-related communication once their official hours end. Tabled in the Lower House on Friday, the Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 proposes that companies violating these rules would face a penalty equal to one per cent of their total employee remuneration.The Bill states that every employee should have the freedom to refuse work calls, messages or emails beyond office hours, without fear of consequences. Sule argued that the rapid spread of digital tools has…

06 Dec

Centre Directs IndiGo to Refund Passengers by December 7, Deliver All Mishandled Baggage Within 48 Hours

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New Delhi, December 6, 2025: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday issued strict directives to IndiGo, ordering the airline to complete all pending refunds for cancelled or disrupted flights by 8 PM on December 7 and to trace and deliver all baggage separated from passengers within 48 hours.Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu made the announcement on X, stating that IndiGo must immediately clear all refund backlogs and ensure that every affected passenger receives their money without further delay. He added that all mishandled baggage must be located and delivered to the passenger’s home or chosen address…

06 Dec

Northern Railway Launches 13 Special Trains to Ease Passenger Crunch Amid IndiGo Flight Disruptions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In response to rising travel pressures caused by IndiGo’s ongoing operational setbacks, Northern Railway has announced the operation of 13 special trains to help stranded and festive travellers across the country. These services will run between December 6 and 12, 2025, connecting key destinations across northern, eastern, and western India. The special trains aim to provide passengers with alternatives on routes heavily affected by high demand and flight cancellations, particularly in cities where air travel has been disrupted. Special Services Across Major Routes Some of the key special trains include: Gorakhpur–Anand Vihar Terminal Special (05591/05592): Two…

06 Dec

Sonu Sood Appeals for Calm as IndiGo Staff Face Passenger Anger Amid Ongoing Travel Disruptions

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): With India’s busiest airports reeling from days of severe IndiGo flight delays and cancellations, actor Sonu Sood has stepped in with a public plea urging travellers to stop venting their anger on airline ground staff who, he says, “are just as powerless” in the unfolding situation. Chaotic scenes have gripped terminals across the country, where stranded passengers—some waiting for hours without clear updates—have erupted in confrontations now widely circulating on social media. Several clips show irate flyers demanding explanations from airline employees struggling to manage swelling crowds. ‘They Don’t Have the Answers Either’: Sood’s Message to Flyers…

06 Dec

FIFA Honors Trump With First Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw, Prompting Strong Reactions

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took an unexpected turn on Friday when U.S. President Donald Trump was presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, a newly created accolade aimed at recognising global efforts toward conflict resolution and international harmony. The award was handed to Trump by FIFA President Gianni Infantino shortly before the group draw began at a packed convention hall in Washington. With the world’s football community looking on, the moment quickly became the centrepiece of the ceremony. FIFA’s New Award Debuts Amid Global Spotlight Announced only weeks ago, the FIFA Peace Prize is…

06 Dec

Flight Chaos Eases as IndiGo Slowly Rebuilds Network After Days of Disruptions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): After nearly a week of severe turbulence in India’s aviation sector, flights operated by IndiGo began moving toward stability on Friday evening, with Delhi Airport confirming that the carrier’s schedule was “progressively improving” following mass cancellations that left thousands stranded across the country. The disruption, which peaked on Friday with more than a thousand flights grounded in a single day, caused crowding, frayed tempers and hours-long delays at major airports. Travellers at Delhi, Hyderabad and Bengaluru reported confusion as departure boards filled with cancellations and rescheduled flights. FDTL Enforcement at the Heart of the Crisis While…