Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

17 Nov

Delhi blast: NIA arrests Pulwama man who helped suicide bomber procure car used for blast

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National Times Bureau :- In a big step forward in the Red Fort car bomb case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a Kashmiri man who helped suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi carry out the attack that killed 10 people and injured 32 in Delhi earlier this month. The man, Amir, was caught in Delhi after investigators found that the car used in the November 10 blast was registered in his name. The NIA says he came to Delhi to help Umar get the vehicle, which was later turned into a car bomb. According to the agency, Amir…

17 Nov

Bangladesh on edge as tribunal to deliver verdict against ousted PM Sheikh Hasina

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National Times Bureau :- A special court in Bangladesh will announce its verdict on Monday in a case against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is being tried without being present, for alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s student protests that forced her Awami League government out of power. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) will give its decision at 11 am, according to Prosecutor Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim. The court will also deliver verdicts for two of Hasina’s close associates — former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and former police chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun — who face the same…

17 Nov

Prime Minister Mark Carney Marks Louis Riel Day, Highlights Enduring Métis Legacy

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement Monday commemorating Louis Riel Day, paying tribute to the Métis leader whose influence continues to shape the country more than a century after his death. Carney described Riel as “a foundational figure” in both Manitoba’s creation and Canada’s early development, noting that 140 years ago Riel played a key role in bringing a young and fragmented nation together. As head of the Provisional Government of Assiniboia, Riel promoted a vision of a province built on cultural respect and broad inclusion, the prime minister said. Carney emphasized that Riel’s response to…

17 Nov

Defence Ministry Considers Major Overhaul to Agnipath Scheme as Services Seek Higher Retention

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Defence is reviewing a set of significant amendments to the Agnipath recruitment system, signalling that the short-term service model may undergo its first major restructuring since its launch. The proposal, currently being examined by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), focuses on expanding welfare protections and boosting the number of Agniveers who are absorbed into long-term service. Officials familiar with the review say the three-pronged plan includes lifelong medical support for Agniveers who suffer service-related disabilities, a permanent financial allowance for families of those who die in uniform, and a substantial upward revision…

17 Nov

Trump Opens Door to Talks With NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani After Bitter Campaign Exchanges

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New York (Rajeev Sharma): A political feud that dominated much of New York City’s mayoral race may be headed toward an unlikely reset. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects to meet with Zohran Mamdani, the city’s mayor-elect, suggesting the two may try to establish a working relationship despite months of hostility. Trump, speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Florida, said the incoming mayor had expressed interest in a meeting. “We’ll work something out,” he noted, offering a tone far more conciliatory than the attacks he frequently hurled at Mamdani throughout the campaign. For much of…

17 Nov

NIA Detains Pulwama Man in Expanding Probe Into Red Fort Blast

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Investigation Agency has made another significant arrest in its investigation into the November 10 explosion near Red Fort, detaining a Pulwama resident believed to have played a key logistical role in the attack that killed 13 people. Officials confirmed that Amir Rashid Ali, originally picked up for questioning shortly after the bombing, has now been formally arrested. Investigators say Ali helped arrange the vehicle that ultimately turned into a moving explosive device. The Hyundai i20, which blew up just outside the historic monument, was reportedly purchased using documents linked to him. The NIA assumed…

17 Nov

“Tarang” Brings 31 Performers and Odissi Tradition to Life in Calgary

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A captivating evening of classical elegance unfolded in Calgary as 31 performers, ranging in age from 3 to 50, took the stage in “Tarang: Vishnu – An Odissi Journey Through India’s Timeless Mythology”, a vibrant Odissi dance presentation presented by Sushree Academy, Calgary. Speaking to National Times Media, the organizer and teacher of the academy, Sushree, stated that the event aimed to showcase the talent of children and performers of all ages. She emphasized that it was not only a cultural event but also a fitness and discipline activity for participants across generations. The event marked a…

16 Nov

Over 97% Electors Receive Enumeration Forms in Ongoing Voter List Revision, Says Election Commission

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New Delhi, November 16, 2025: The Election Commission on Sunday announced that more than 49 crore electors across nine states and three Union Territories have received enumeration forms as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The poll body said 49.73 crore forms have been distributed so far, covering 97.52 per cent of the 50.99 crore eligible voters in these regions.The SIR is currently underway in Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Puducherry, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West Bengal are scheduled…

16 Nov

Iran Says Uranium Enrichment Halted After Strikes, Signals Openness to Renewed Nuclear Talks

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAbbas Araghchi, Iran nuclear programme, uranium enrichment halt

Tehran, November 17, 2025: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the country is no longer enriching uranium at any of its nuclear sites, claiming all facilities remain under the International Atomic Energy Agency’s safeguards and monitoring. His remarks appeared to be a direct message to the West that Tehran remains open to diplomatic engagement following the bombing of its enrichment centres during the 12-day conflict with Israel and the United States in June.Responding to a question from an Associated Press journalist visiting Iran, Araghchi said enrichment had stopped only because the facilities had been attacked. “There is…

16 Nov

Three Maoists Killed in Sukma Encounter as Security Forces Intensify Anti-Insurgency Push

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Raipur, November 16, 2025: Three Maoists, including two women, were killed in an encounter with security forces in the dense forests of Tumalpad in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Sunday, officials said. The clash began after security personnel launched an operation based on intelligence inputs about Maoist movement in the area.Sukma superintendent of police Kiran Chavan said the exchange of fire continued intermittently before the bodies of the three Maoists were recovered. Security forces also seized a .303 rifle, Barrel Grenade Launchers, explosives, and other weapons from the site.The deceased were identified as Madvi Deva, Podiam Gangi, and Sodhi Gangi, each…