Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

12 Nov

Red Fort Car Blast Declared Terrorist Attack; Cabinet Orders Swift Probe

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New Delhi, November 12, 2025:Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that the Union Cabinet has directed an immediate and thorough investigation into the Red Fort car blast, emphasizing that those responsible — including perpetrators, collaborators, and sponsors — must be identified and brought to justice without delay.“The Cabinet directs that the investigation into the incident be pursued with utmost urgency and professionalism so that the perpetrators, their collaborators, and their sponsors are identified and brought to justice without delay,” Vaishnaw stated.He added that the Cabinet “unequivocally condemns this dastardly and cowardly act that has led to the loss of…

12 Nov

Punjab Becomes India’s First State to Fully Implement BharatNet, Bringing Fast Internet to Every Village

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Chandigarh, November 12, 2025: Punjab has created history. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state has become the first in India to fully implement the revised BharatNet scheme. Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha received this award today from BSNL CGM Ajay Kumar Karara and said that this marks a new dawn for the 30 million people of Punjab. High-speed broadband internet has already reached 43 blocks of the state, and by the end of November, every village will be connected to Digital India.This is no small achievement. At a time when the entire nation talks about Digital…

12 Nov

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, Supreme Court told

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National Times Bureau :- As AQI in Delhi-NCR breached 400 mark and subsequent implementation of GRAP-3 measures, the Supreme Court was informed that stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has led to further worsening of air quality. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai was informed that stubble-burning has begun with impunity in Punjab and Haryana. Senior advocate Aprajita Singh, who is assisting the top court as amicus curiae has urged the bench to seek responses from Punjab and Haryana governments. Singh referred to NASA satellite images to buttress her point that stubble burning in these two…

12 Nov

India’s Carbon Credit Game Gains Momentum: A “Green Gold Rush” Poised to Create Millions of Jobs, Restore Land, and Reshape the Economy

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma ): A new wave of green entrepreneurship is sweeping across India as citizens, corporations, and environmental groups are creating forests and restoring ecosystems to join the country’s rapidly growing carbon credit market a sector many experts are calling the “future of India’s industry.” The Indian government’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), introduced under the Energy Conservation Act, has opened doors for individuals and companies to earn and trade carbon credits by reducing or offsetting greenhouse gas emissions. These credits, representing measurable carbon savings, can be sold in domestic or international markets, making sustainability not just a…

12 Nov

Prime Minister Mark Carney Honors Canada’s Armed Forces on Remembrance Day

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Remembrance Day, paying tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of Canadians who have served in the armed forces. “Today, we honour the service of the brave women and men who answered the call. Those who sacrificed years away from loved ones, those who returned from combat forever changed, those who never came home,” the Prime Minister said. Carney emphasized that remembrance is not only about reflecting on past sacrifices but also about vigilance in an increasingly uncertain world. “Our sovereignty and our security – and those of our allies…

12 Nov

Premier Danielle Smith Pays Tribute to Canada’s Veterans on Remembrance Day

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): On Remembrance Day, Premier Danielle Smith released a statement recognizing the courage and sacrifices of Canadians who have served in times of war, conflict, and peace. “On Nov. 11, Canadians come together to honour the immense sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served our country,” Premier Smith said. “It is a solemn day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance.” The Premier highlighted significant historical milestones this year, including 80 years since the end of the Second World War, when Canadian forces played a key role in liberating the Netherlands from Nazi occupation. She noted that…

12 Nov

MHA: Delhi Blast Triggered by Desperation After Raids; Crude Device Prevented Larger Tragedy

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The explosion near Red Fort that killed 12 people and injured over 20 was the result of a hurried, unfinished bomb detonation, according to senior Home Ministry officials, who described the incident as a “panic reaction” following recent counter-terror raids in Faridabad. Preliminary findings indicate that the group behind the blast acted under intense pressure after security agencies seized nearly 3,000 kilograms of RDX, detonators, and timers in coordinated operations across Delhi-NCR and Jammu & Kashmir. “The device used was only partially built and lacked the full detonation mechanism,” said an official familiar with the investigation.…

12 Nov

Dharmendra Recuperating at Home After Discharge from Mumbai Hospital; Family Appeals for Privacy

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Veteran Bollywood icon Dharmendra has returned home after being discharged from Breach Candy Hospital, where he had been admitted for medical tests earlier this week. The 89-year-old actor will now continue his recovery under home care, his family confirmed on Wednesday morning. According to Dr. Pratit Samdani, the senior physician overseeing his treatment, Dharmendra was released around 7:30 a.m. “He is stable and will receive continued medical supervision at home as per the family’s wishes,” the doctor said, refraining from sharing details about the nature of his ailment. In a formal statement, the Deol family thanked well-wishers…

11 Nov

Trump Announces Major Breakthrough in India–US Trade Talks, Hints at Tariff Reductions

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Washington, November 11, 2025 — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that negotiations for a landmark trade agreement between the United States and India are nearing completion. He suggested that both nations are close to finalising a fair and mutually beneficial deal that will include tariff reductions on Indian exports.Addressing the media after the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor as the new US Ambassador to India, Trump said, “We’re close to sealing a deal with India. It’s going to be a fair agreement—good for everyone involved.” He noted that past trade policies had created imbalances, but the upcoming deal…

11 Nov

High Court Questions Chandigarh’s Outsourcing of Municipal Services, Seeks Legal Justification

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns over the Chandigarh Administration’s decision to outsource essential municipal duties such as sanitation and repair work. The court questioned whether such core responsibilities could legally be handed over to private agencies instead of being carried out by employees under direct government supervision.The observation came during the hearing of a suo motu case initiated after The Tribune reported on unhygienic conditions and encroachments at the Sector 26 mandi. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, heading the Bench alongside Justice Sanjiv Berry, remarked, “Can you outsource a basic municipal service? Is…