Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

21 Nov

US study warns China’s expanding Industrial power could tilt global tech balance

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National Times Bureau :- China's sweeping industrial push over the past decade has reshaped the global technology and manufacturing landscape, described as "interlocking innovation flywheels" that propel breakthroughs across multiple high-tech sectors simultaneously, noted a study by "US-China Economic and Security Review Commission."The report submitted to the US Congress notes that China has rapidly expanded its industrial, science, and innovation policies since 2015, deploying massive state funding, strategic planning, and nationwide coordination to strengthen its capacity to design, produce and commercialise advanced technologies. It says, "The evidence shows that comprehensive strategic planning, massive state funding, and adaptive implementation have allowed…

21 Nov

Two teachers, headmistress of Delhi school suspended after 16-year-old’s suicide

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National Times Bureau :- Two days after a 16-year-old student from St Columba’s School in Delhi died by suicide by jumping from an elevated Metro station, the school has suspended the headmaster and three teachers mentioned in the FIR filed by the boy’s father. The parents of the student, Shourya Patil, said they will protest outside the school on Friday. They claim that the headmaster and teachers were not asked to resign and fear the school might bring them back once things calm down. In his suicide note, Shourya apologised to his mother and wrote that the teachers at the…

21 Nov

Mexico’s Fatima Bosch clinches 74th Miss Universe title, Thailand declared first runner-up

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National Times Bureau :- Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, has won the Miss Universe 2025 crown. She was crowned in a grand event in Thailand by Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjaer Theilvig from Denmark. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was the runner-up, while Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, the Philippines’ Ahtisa Manalo, and the Ivory Coast’s Olivia Yacé were also in the top five. India’s Manika Vishwakarma did not reach the top 12.

21 Nov

Encrypted Chats, Overseas Operatives and 2,500 kg of Explosives: Fresh Details Emerge in Delhi Blast Case

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): New findings from the investigation into the Red Fort blast have exposed an elaborate web of foreign handlers and encrypted digital communications that investigators say guided the terror module from abroad. The revelations point to extensive online radicalisation and a supply chain for explosives that stretched far beyond Delhi–NCR. Officials probing the case said one of the arrested suspects, Dr. Muzammil Ahmad Ganai, had been in regular contact with at least three handlers using aliases such as “Hanzullah,” “Nisar,” and “Ukasa.” Through secure messaging apps, these individuals allegedly transmitted detailed instructions on assembling improvised explosive devices.…

21 Nov

COP30 Disrupted After Blaze at Main Venue; 21 Treated for Smoke Exposure in Belem

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Belem, Brazil: (Rajeev Sharma): Climate negotiations at the COP30 summit were thrown into turmoil on Thursday after a fire broke out in the conference’s main operational hub, prompting a mass evacuation and leaving 21 participants needing medical attention. The incident unfolded inside the heavily fortified Blue Zone, the section that hosts formal negotiations, press facilities, government delegations and the primary plenary hall. Witnesses described seeing flames race up decorative coverings along the structure’s sides before thick smoke filled the air. Security staff and firefighters reacted within moments, deploying extinguishers and guiding delegates toward emergency exits. According to Brazilian officials, the…

21 Nov

PM Narendra Modi Leaves for Johannesburg, Says India Will Champion Collective Global Vision at G20

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi set off for South Africa on Friday to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, reaffirming that India will articulate its global outlook through the guiding principles of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and “One Earth, One Family, One Future.” South Africa is hosting the landmark 20th edition of the summit, the first to take place on the African continent. Before boarding his flight, the Prime Minister wrote on X that the gathering holds “unique significance,” noting that he will engage with heads of state on a wide spectrum of international priorities and challenges. Invited by…

21 Nov

Those Who Follow Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Teachings Become Free from the Cycle of Reincarnation

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Toronto (Amarjit Singh Khajuria): Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in 1469 in Talwandi, which is today known as Nankana Sahib. His father, Mehta Kalu Ji, was a farmer and accountant. Guru Sahib received his early education there and mastered several languages, including Sanskrit, Persian, and Hindi. Later, he moved to Sultanpur Lodhi, where his sister Bebe Nanaki Ji lived. There he worked as a storekeeper (munshi). During this time, he was married and blessed with two sons. It was in Sultanpur Lodhi that he experienced a divine revelation, after which he declared:“There is no Hindu, and there is no…

21 Nov

Canada Sees Nearly 496,000 Asylum Claims Since 2022, Conservatives Say System Under Strain

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Ottawa ( Rajeev Sharma): Conservative Member of Parliament Michelle Rempel Garner has cited nearly 496,000 asylum claims submitted between January 2022 and October 2025 as evidence of the strain on Canada's immigration system. According to Rempel Garner and the Conservative Party, this figure represents approximately 1.2 percent of the Canadian population during that period. The MP's statement comes as her party pushes for amendments to Bill C-12, which focuses on border security and immigration policy. Conservatives argue that the volume of claims underscores systemic inefficiencies and the need for reforms, including faster processing and stricter oversight of the asylum system.…

21 Nov

Immigration Detainee Escapes from Calgary’s Rockyview Hospital; Public Urged to Contact Authorities with Information

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Authorities are currently searching for an immigration detainee who escaped from Rockyview Hospital in Calgary during a medical assessment, according to official reports.The individual in question, Jagdeep Singh, was in the custody of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and is under investigation under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for alleged involvement in organized criminal activities. Further details regarding the investigation have not been disclosed.The CBSA is collaborating closely with the Calgary Police and other law-enforcement agencies to locate the missing detainee.Authorities are advising the public not to approach or apprehend the individual. Anyone with…

20 Nov

Supreme Court: No Mandatory Timelines for Governors or President to Clear Bills

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New Delhi, November 2025 — The Supreme Court has ruled that neither Governors nor the President can be bound by fixed deadlines to grant assent to bills, making it clear that courts cannot impose strict time frames for decisions under Articles 200 and 201 of the Constitution. A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai observed that enforcing such deadlines would violate the doctrine of separation of powers.The Bench rejected the idea of “deemed assent,” stating that automatically approving a bill due to delay would amount to the judiciary intruding into executive powers. However, the court stated that…