Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

13 Nov

Delhi Police Advise Early Arrival as Security Tightens Across the Capital

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New Delhi, November 13, 2025: Amid heightened security arrangements throughout the national capital, the Delhi Police have urged travellers to reach major transport hubs well in advance of their scheduled departures to prevent inconvenience.Joint Commissioner of Police (Transport Range) Milind Dumbre said the advisory, issued on Wednesday, aims to ensure smooth and timely movement at airports, metro stations, and railway terminals. He emphasized that security checks have been intensified at all major transit points as a precautionary step.According to the advisory, passengers are encouraged to arrive at least one hour before train departures, twenty minutes ahead of metro services, and…

13 Nov

Red Fort Car Blast: DNA Test Confirms Driver Was Dr. Umar Muhammad

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National Times Bureau :- A major breakthrough has been made in the Red Fort car explosion case, with forensic tests confirming that the unidentified body recovered from the Hyundai i20 car belonged to Dr. Umar Muhammad, the suspected suicide bomber. DNA samples taken from the remains matched 100 percent with those of his mother, officials at AIIMS Forensic Department revealed. The official report, however, is still awaited. Investigators said Dr. Umar Muhammad’s body was severely damaged in the explosion, making identification difficult at first. Remnants of his body were found charred inside the vehicle. DNA profiling was carried out using…

13 Nov

Delhi Chokes Again: Air Quality Deteriorates Further, AQI Crosses 400 Mark for Third Straight Day

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National Times Bureau :- Despite multiple restrictions and pollution-control measures, Delhi continues to reel under toxic air. For the third consecutive day, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the “severe” category, touching an average of 405 on Wednesday. Several areas, including Punjabi Bagh (428), Wazirpur (452), Anand Vihar (445), ITO (431), and IGI Airport (460), recorded AQI levels well above the danger mark. Nearby regions such as Noida (391), Greater Noida (376), Ghaziabad (369), and Gurugram (332) also reported “very poor” to “severe” air quality levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the overall AQI saw…

13 Nov

Donald Trump Ends Record 43-Day Government Shutdown After Signing Funding Bill

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The longest government shutdown in US history came to a close late Wednesday as President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan funding bill, reopening federal agencies after 43 days of disruption that left workers unpaid, delayed services, and exposed deep partisan rifts in Washington. The measure, which cleared the House of Representatives earlier in the day by a 222–209 vote after passing the Senate on Monday, brings a temporary end to weeks of political stalemate. It funds major government departments through January 30 while providing guarantees for back pay to furloughed federal employees and shielding them from further…

13 Nov

Marco Rubio Describes Delhi Red Fort Explosion as ‘Undeniably a Terrorist Act,’ Commends India’s Probe

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Niagara, Canada / New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has termed the November 10 car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort as “undeniably a terrorist attack,” applauding Indian authorities for their swift and professional handling of the investigation. Speaking to reporters after a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit in Niagara, Rubio said the nature of the blast and materials recovered “clearly point to a coordinated terror act.” “The Indians deserve real credit. Their investigation has been methodical, cautious, and extremely professional,” Rubio stated. “It’s…

13 Nov

DNA Analysis Confirms Pulwama’s Dr Umar Nabi Died in Red Fort Car Explosion

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Forensic experts have confirmed that Dr Umar Nabi, a Pulwama resident and key suspect in a recently dismantled terror network, was behind the wheel of the car that exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort earlier this week. The finding comes after DNA tests matched samples from the blast site with those provided by Umar’s mother, senior officials said on Thursday. According to investigators, the DNA profiling conducted at a Delhi laboratory established a conclusive match between the remains found at the scene and the reference samples sent from Jammu and Kashmir. “The results leave no doubt that…

13 Nov

Loud Noise Sparks Panic in Mahipalpur, Later Identified as DTC Bus Tyre Burst

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A sudden loud sound near Delhi’s Mahipalpur area on Thursday morning caused panic among residents and commuters, with many fearing an explosion. Police investigations later revealed that the noise was caused by the bursting of a tyre on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus, and not any explosive device. The sound was heard close to the Radisson Hotel, a busy stretch that connects the national capital with Gurugram. Concerned locals immediately alerted the authorities, fearing a blast. Within minutes, several police teams were deployed to the spot to verify the situation. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-West)…

13 Nov

UIDAI Data Reveals 34 Lakh Aadhaar Holders in West Bengal Listed as Deceased

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Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has shared striking new data with the Election Commission (EC), revealing that nearly 34 lakh Aadhaar card holders in West Bengal have been recorded as deceased since the Aadhaar system was first introduced in 2009. In addition, officials confirmed that another 13 lakh residents who never obtained Aadhaar numbers have also died in the same period. The information surfaced during a recent coordination meeting between UIDAI representatives and the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manoj Kumar Agarwal, amid the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s voter rolls. Effort to…

12 Nov

Exit Polls Project NDA’s Clear Majority in Bihar Assembly Elections

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Patna, November 12, 2025: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised for a comfortable victory in the Bihar Assembly elections, according to multiple exit polls released on Tuesday evening. Most surveys indicate that the ruling alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United), is likely to secure a clear majority, while the INDIA bloc trails behind.The polls suggest that the NDA could win between 140 and 160 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly, crossing the halfway mark of 122. The opposition INDIA alliance, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, and Left parties, is projected to…

12 Nov

Red EcoSport Linked to Delhi Blast Suspect Seized in Faridabad; NIA Probes Jaish-e-Mohammad Module Behind Attack

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New Delhi, November 12, 2025: In a major breakthrough, the Faridabad Police have seized the red Ford EcoSport (DL10CK0458) suspected to be linked to Dr. Umar Un Nabi, the prime suspect in the Delhi car blast that killed at least eight people and injured several others near the Red Fort on Monday evening.According to sources, before the explosion, Umar Nabi had stayed at a mosque on Asaf Ali Road near Ramlila Maidan. After leaving the mosque, he drove to the Sunehri Masjid parking lot, where he parked his car around 3:19 pm. Investigators are now analysing his mobile phone data…