Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

05 Jan

GRG Act Introduced to Reform MGNREGA for a Developed India: Haryana Chief Minister

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Chandigarh, January 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that the Developed India–Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission (Rural) Act, 2025, also known as the GRG Act, has been introduced to ensure corruption-free rural employment. He stated that the new legislation strengthens rural livelihoods by providing more guaranteed workdays, higher wages, transparent payments, and the creation of sustainable assets. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said the GRG Act corrects long-standing shortcomings and corruption issues associated with the earlier MGNREGA framework. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken another major step towards…

05 Jan

Sarbjeet Kaur (Noor Hussain) and Pakistani Husband Arrested in Nankana Sahib; Deportation Process Initiated-Pak Media Report

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the long-running and sensitive case involving Indian Sikh pilgrim Sarbjeet Kaur, who later adopted the name Noor Hussain after embracing Islam and marrying a Pakistani national, both she and her husband Nasir Hussain have been arrested in Pakistan’s Nankana Sahib district. Official sources indicate that deportation proceedings have now been initiated. The development has been reported by senior Lahore-based journalist Ali Imran Chatha in the Pakistani newspaper Nazarana Times. According to an official statement attributed to Ramesh Singh Arora, President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) and Punjab Provincial…

05 Jan

Top Court Turns Down Bail for Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Monday declined to release activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam on bail in the case linked to the 2020 communal violence in Delhi, which left dozens dead and hundreds injured. A two-judge bench led by Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice N.V. Anjaria announced the decision after having reserved its order earlier this month. The ruling applies to bail petitions filed by seven accused persons who are alleged to have been involved in a broader conspiracy behind the violence. Apart from Khalid and Imam, those named in the case include Gulfisha Fatima, Meera…

05 Jan

Missing Indian Woman in Maryland Found Killed; Police Say Former Partner Left US After Crime

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Maryland (Rajeev Sharma): US authorities are searching for a 26-year-old man suspected of killing his former girlfriend, an Indian woman whose disappearance earlier this month had triggered a police search in Maryland. Investigators believe the suspect fled to India shortly after the crime. The victim, 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala of Ellicott City, was reported missing on January 2. Howard County Police confirmed on Sunday that her body was discovered inside an apartment in Columbia, Maryland, linked to her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma. Officials said she had suffered multiple stab injuries. Following the discovery, police obtained an arrest warrant against Sharma on charges…

05 Jan

Trump Hints at Swift Trade Action as India’s Russian Oil Ties Draw US Attention

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Former US President Donald Trump has again signalled that India’s growing energy trade with Russia could invite economic consequences, warning that higher tariffs remain an option if New Delhi continues importing Russian crude. Trump suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was fully aware of his concerns on the issue. Speaking to the media while returning to Washington aboard Air Force One, Trump said he shared a cordial relationship with the Indian leader but made it clear that displeasure over Russia-related trade had been communicated. He remarked that trade policies could be adjusted quickly, indicating that tariff measures…

04 Jan

Film Director Vinod Tiwari, Associate of National Times Media Group, Allegedly Attacked on Punjab Mail Express

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Mumbai ( National Times Bureau): A serious incident of alleged assault on film director Vinod Tiwari (50), an associate of the National Times Media Group, has been reported during his journey on the Punjab Mail Express (Train No. 12138), raising concerns over passenger safety on long-distance trains. Following the incident, an FIR has been registered at the Dadar Railway Police Station based on Vinod Tiwari’s statement.According to the complaint, the incident occurred on January 2, 2026, when Vinod Tiwari was travelling from Bhopal to Mumbai in Coach B-6, Seat No. 50. Shortly after departure from Bhopal, a co-passenger seated opposite…

04 Jan

India Voices Deep Concern Over Venezuela Crisis, Urges Peaceful Dialogue

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New Delhi: India on Sunday expressed deep concern over the rapidly unfolding situation in Venezuela, following the United States’ military action that resulted in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, while stopping short of directly criticising Washington’s operation. In a carefully worded statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said New Delhi is closely watching developments in the South American nation and reiterated its long-standing position that conflicts should be resolved through peaceful means. The MEA called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue to maintain regional peace and stability. “Recent developments in Venezuela are…

04 Jan

UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting Over US Operation in Venezuela

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New York, January 4: The United Nations Security Council will meet in emergency session on Monday to discuss the recent United States military action in Venezuela and the detention of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, according to officials familiar with the matter. The meeting is scheduled for 10 am local time and will be held under the agenda item “Threats to international peace and security.” Somalia, which is serving as the rotating president of the 15-member Security Council for January, confirmed the timing through its permanent mission to the United Nations. Calls for an urgent discussion at the…

04 Jan

Three Arrested in Brutal Killing of Hindu Businessman in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur

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Dhaka, January 4 — Bangladeshi authorities on Sunday arrested three men in connection with the brutal attack and burning to death of a Hindu businessman in Shariatpur district, an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in the country. The victim, 50-year-old Khokon Chandra Das, was assaulted near Keurbhanga Bazar in the Damudya area of Shariatpur, around 100 kilometres south of Dhaka, on Wednesday night. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after battling for life for several days. According to reports by leading daily Prothom Alo, a team of the Rapid…

04 Jan

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Appointed Congress Screening Committee Chair for Assam Assembly Polls

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New Delhi, January 4— Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the party’s screening committee for the selection of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, as the Congress steps up preparations to challenge the ruling BJP in the state. The All India Congress Committee announced late Saturday night the formation of screening committees for five states and Union territories scheduled to go to polls in the first half of the year. The four-member committees will finalise candidates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, AICC general secretary and Member of Parliament, will…