Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

16 Nov

Dhanush Srikanth Breaks World Record, Claims 10m Air Rifle Gold at Deaflympics for India

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Tokyo, November 16, 2025: Indian shooter Dhanush Srikanth stunned the competition at the Deaflympics by setting a new world record and securing the gold medal in the men's 10-metre air rifle event. His win marked India’s first podium finish of the Games.Competing at 23, Srikanth built on his successful debut at the 2022 Deaflympics and delivered an exceptional performance in Tokyo, scoring a record-setting 252.2 in the final. His countryman Mohammed Murtaza Vania won silver with 250.1, while South Korea’s Baek Seunghak took bronze with 223.6.In the qualifiers, Srikanth led with 630.6 points a new Deaflympic record while Vania followed…

16 Nov

South Africa Upsets India by 30 Runs in Kolkata Test as Spin Weaknesses Resurface

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Kolkata, November 16, 2025: South Africa stunned India by 30 runs in the opening Test at Eden Gardens, exposing serious frailties in the Indian batting lineup against spin. The visitors chase of 124 proved too much, with India folding for 93 in 35 overs.Simon Harmer emerged as the match-winner for South Africa, taking eight wickets in the game. Despite spin-friendly conditions expected to favour Indian bowlers Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, it was Harmer’s probing off-spin that made the real impact.India was further weakened by the absence of Shubman Gill, who could not bat due to a neck…

16 Nov

NIA Arrests Key Conspirator in Red Fort Car Bomb Blast; Confirms Suicide Bomber’s Identity

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New Delhi, November 16, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has made a significant breakthrough in the Red Fort car bomb blast case, arresting a Kashmir resident accused of conspiring with the suicide bomber who carried out the deadly attack that killed 13 people.The arrested man, Rashid Ali, was taken into custody in Delhi. According to the NIA, the car used in the explosion was registered in his name, and he had played a central role in facilitating the plot.The probe agency, which took over the investigation from Delhi Police, launched an extensive nationwide search before tracking down Ali.…

16 Nov

CJI BR Gavai Reaffirms Stand on Extending Creamy Layer Exclusion to SC Reservations

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New Delhi, November 16, 2025 — Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday reiterated his long-held view that the concept of the “creamy layer” should also apply to reservations for Scheduled Castes, a stance that has invited intense debate since he first voiced it in 2024.Speaking at an event titled “India and the Living Indian Constitution at 75 Years,” the CJI said that children of top-ranking officials cannot be compared with those from economically distressed backgrounds when it comes to accessing reservation benefits.“I took the view that the creamy layer principle, which was upheld in the Indra Sawhney judgment…

16 Nov

Supreme Court to Review Stubble-Burning Plea Amid Rising Pollution in Delhi-NCR

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New Delhi, November 17, 2025 — The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a crucial plea concerning stubble burning, a recurring issue that continues to push air quality in Delhi-NCR to hazardous levels. The matter comes up at a time when pollution has sharply escalated across the region.A Bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, had earlier directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit detailed reports on measures taken to curb farm fires. The court agreed to schedule the hearing for November 17, emphasising the urgent need for accountability.On…

16 Nov

Delhi Air Pollution Remains Hazardous, AQI at 385 on Sunday

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The national capital continued to grapple with unhealthy air conditions on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 385, placing Delhi in the “very poor” category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported. According to the CPCB’s Sameer app, 18 monitoring stations across the city showed air quality in the “severe” range, while 20 locations reported “very poor” levels, indicating persistent high pollution concentrations in several parts of the city. CPCB standards classify AQI as: 0–50: Good 51–100: Satisfactory 101–200: Moderate 201–300: Poor 301–400: Very Poor 401–500: Severe The weather conditions have contributed to…

16 Nov

9 mm Rounds Recovered Near Red Fort Blast Site, No Gun Found: Delhi Police Probe Continues

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Investigators in the Red Fort car explosion case have recovered three 9 mm cartridges — two live rounds and one spent — from the site of the November 10 blast, Delhi Police confirmed on Sunday. Officials emphasized that this caliber of ammunition is prohibited for civilian use and is typically restricted to armed forces personnel or those holding special licenses. A senior officer stated that despite the discovery of the cartridges, no firearm or parts of a gun were located at the scene. “We are working to understand how these rounds arrived at the blast site…

16 Nov

Probe Points to Lethal TATP in Red Fort Car Explosion, Say Investigators

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): The explosive that tore apart an i20 car near the Red Fort on November 10 may have been triacetone triperoxide (TATP), a highly unstable substance widely feared for its tendency to detonate without warning, senior officials revealed on Sunday. Forensic teams are now examining chemical traces from the site to verify the presence of the compound, commonly dubbed the “Mother of Satan.” The latest assessment marks a major shift from initial suspicions that ammonium nitrate had been used. TATP, unlike ammonium nitrate, requires no detonator and can explode from a slight rise in temperature or pressure…

16 Nov

Lal Quila Metro Station Back to Full Access After Days of Security Shutdown

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Commuters received long-awaited relief on Sunday as the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reopened all gates of the Lal Quila Metro Station, restoring normal movement nearly a week after the hub was shut in the wake of the car blast near the Red Fort. In an update posted on X, the DMRC announced that the station is now “fully accessible,” ending the staggered restrictions that had been in place since the November 10 explosion that left 12 dead and several injured. On Saturday, the metro authority had partially eased the lockdown by reopening Gates 2 and…

15 Nov

Trump Signals $5 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over Edited Speech Controversy

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Washington, November 15, 2025: President Donald Trump has warned that he is preparing to file a lawsuit seeking up to $5 billion against the BBC after the British broadcaster acknowledged improperly editing portions of his January 6, 2021 speech in a documentary. The BBC admitted the mistake but denied any legal wrongdoing, triggering one of the biggest crises in its recent history.The broadcaster’s leadership has been shaken by accusations of bias and misleading editing, which included rearranging clips of Trump’s speech in a way his lawyers say falsely suggested he encouraged the Capitol riot. Two senior BBC executives resigned this…