Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

22 Nov

Centre to Introduce Atomic Energy Bill, Higher Education Reforms & 8 Other Key Laws in Winter Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAtomic Energy Bill, higher education reform, winter session Parliament

New Delhi, November 22, 2025 — The Central government has proposed 10 new legislations for the upcoming winter session of Parliament, starting December 1, including the landmark Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, which would allow greater private-sector participation in India’s civil nuclear sector.Key bills expected to be introduced: Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, to regulate atomic energy use and open the sector to private players. Higher Education Commission of India Bill, aiming to establish an independent regulatory body to grant greater autonomy and improve quality in higher education institutions. National Highways (Amendment) Bill, to simplify and speed up land acquisition for national…

22 Nov

Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s mother stopped at Delhi airport after ‘lookout notice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabDelhi Airport, mother, Mp Amritpal Singh, Stopped

National Times Bureau :- Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s mother Balwinder Kaur was stopped by the immigration authorities at theDelhi airport on Friday moments before she was scheduled to board a flight to Canada. According to family members, she was informed at the airport that a lookout circular (LOC) had been issued against her by Amritsar Rural Police. Balwinder, who reportedly had no prior knowledge of travel restrictions, arrived at the airport around noon for her 3.30 pm flight. Her trip was planned to visit her daughter in Canada, who recently gave birth. On the same day, her husband Tarsem…

22 Nov

Who Was Wing Commander Namansh Syal? Himachal Pilot Who Died In Tejas Crash At Dubai Air Show

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAirplane Crash, Dubai, Namansh Syal, Tejas

National Times Bureau :- deep sadness has spread across Patialakad village and the entire Nagrota Bagwan area in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, after Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 34, of the Indian Air Force, lost his life when the Tejas fighter jet crashed during a practice flight at the Dubai Air Show on Friday afternoon. Wing Commander Syal, respected for his discipline and excellent service, was posted at the Hyderabad airbase. He leaves behind his wife Afsaan, also an Air Force officer, and their five-year-old daughter. People in the area are heartbroken but also proud of his sacrifice. Residents remember him as…

22 Nov

Jagannath Temple Begins Final Phase of Ratna Bhandar Audit, Deadline Set for 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaJagannath Temple, jewellery inventory, Ratna Bhandar audit, SJTA, Temple Treasury

Puri, Odisha — The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has announced that the audit and inventory of the Ratna Bhandar the temple’s treasury housing its treasures will be finished by April 2026, according to SJTA officials.The inventory process will be carried out carefully in stages so as not to disrupt religious activities, said SJTA Administrator Arabinda Padhee. As part of this effort, detailed records of all jewellery and precious items will be digitised.Also included in the audit is a huge stash of silver bars valued at roughly ₹90 crore that were recovered from the nearby Emar Mutt and are currently…

22 Nov

Armed Men Abduct Over 200 Students and Teachers From Catholic School in Nigeria’s Niger State

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsNiger state kidnapping, Nigeria school abduction, St. Mary’s School Papiri

National Times Bureau, November 22: Gunmen stormed a Catholic boarding school in Nigeria’s Niger state on Friday and abducted more than 200 students and staff, marking one of the largest mass kidnappings in the region in recent months. The attack took place at St. Mary’s School in Papiri, a community under the Agwara local government, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed.CAN spokesperson Daniel Atori said 215 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were taken during the early-morning assault. He added that he had met distressed parents waiting desperately for news of their missing children. “We are doing everything possible to ensure…

22 Nov

No Hard Feelings: Trump Tells Mamdani He’s Fine With the ‘Fascist’ Label

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsDonald Trump, fascist remark, New York mayor-elect, Oval Office meeting, Zohran Mamdani

Washington, November 22: US President Donald Trump struck an unexpectedly relaxed tone during his meeting with New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, telling him he had no objection to being called a “fascist,” a description Mamdani had used during campaign events. According to CNN, when Mamdani was asked whether he stood by the remark, Trump cut in and said, “That’s okay. You can just say yes. I don’t mind.”Despite the political friction, Trump described their Oval Office conversation as constructive and focused on shared priorities. He said the two discussed housing development, rising food costs and other issues affecting New…

22 Nov

Centre Implements Four New Labour Codes, Marks Biggest Overhaul of Workplace Laws in Decades

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiagig workers, labour codes, minimum wage, social security, worker rights

New Delhi, November 22 — The central government has officially brought all four labour codes into force, replacing 29 existing labour laws in what is being described as one of India’s most substantial labour reforms since Independence. The move aims to expand worker protections, modernise outdated regulations and make compliance easier for industries struggling under fragmented legislation.The Code on Wages (2019), the Industrial Relations Code (2020), the Code on Social Security (2020) and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (2020) became operational on Friday. Together, they set the foundation for a more transparent, uniform and worker-centric labour system…

21 Nov

Tejas Fighter Jet Bursts Into Flames at Dubai Air Show, IAF Pilot Dies in Crash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDubai Air Show, Indian Air Force, Tejas crash, Wing Commander Namansh Syal

Dubai/New Delhi: An Indian Air Force Tejas light combat aircraft crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, resulting in the death of the pilot and bringing the final day of the event to a tragic halt. The aircraft went down around 2:10 pm local time near the Al Maktoum International Airport as it executed an aerial manoeuvre.Eyewitnesses reported that the jet dipped suddenly during its routine display, struck the ground, and exploded into a massive fireball. Thick black smoke rose over the venue as emergency teams from the UAE rushed to contain the blaze and secure…

21 Nov

Mann Government’s Future Guarantee: Every Child Aged 3-19 Will Receive the Light of Education! Door-to-Door Survey Begins for 2026-27 Education Plan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabEducation, Mann Government, Survey

Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has launched a historic initiative in the field of education, directly connected to the future of every family. This door-to-door survey, which began on November 18, 2025, is not merely a formality but a guarantee of a secure future for you and your children. The Mann government’s goal is to ensure that no child in the state is deprived of the right to education.The Punjab government has begun implementing its commitment to bring the right to education to every child in the state. This is happening for the first time—education…

21 Nov

Prime Minister Carney Negotiates Landmark UAE Trade and Investment Accords During Maiden Official Visit, Including Unprecedented $70 Billion Investment in Canada

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ABU DHABI (National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has concluded a landmark visit to Abu Dhabi, securing a series of major agreements aimed at dramatically expanding Canada’s trade relationship with the United Arab Emirates and attracting unprecedented levels of foreign investment into the Canadian economy. The visit comes as Canada pursues an ambitious strategy to double non-U.S. exports over the next decade and unlock $1 trillion in new investment over five years.Carney and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan signed a new Canada-UAE Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement, establishing clear and predictable rules for investors and setting…