Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

01 Jan

Books to Boots: Academic Excellence Meets Endurance in Vivek Dhande’s 176-km Ultra Run

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Vivek Dhande

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Vivek Dhande’s mother, Priya Dhande, who resides in Calgary, has shared details of her son’s ultra distance run across Maharashtra, highlighting a journey that combined endurance with history and geography. Mumbai-born endurance runner Vivek Dhande, 23, completed a 176 kilometre run from Pune’s historic Shaniwar Wada to the Gateway of India in Mumbai over three days, transforming the athletic effort into a passage through Maharashtra’s landscape and his own personal narrative. Dhande said the choice of start and finish points was intentional. Shaniwar Wada, he noted, represents Pune’s historical and cultural legacy, while the Gateway of…

31 Dec

New Financial and Tax Rules Take Effect From January 1, 2026, Impacting Taxpayers and Bank Customers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiacredit score update, income tax changes, New Year 2026 rules, PAN Aadhaar linking

New Delhi, December 31, 2025— As the new year begins on January 1, 2026, a series of major financial and tax-related changes have come into force across India, directly affecting individual taxpayers, salaried employees and banking customers. The changes relate to income tax return filing, PAN-Aadhaar linking, credit score updates, implementation of the Eighth Pay Commission and possible revisions in LPG prices. From January 1 onwards, taxpayers will no longer be allowed to file revised income tax returns for the assessment year 2025–26. The deadline for submitting a revised return ended on December 31, 2025. After this date, those seeking…

31 Dec

Jaishankar Delivers PM Modi’s Condolence Letter to Tarique Rahman as Bangladesh Bids Farewell to Khaleda Zia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Bangladesh relations, Khaleda Zia funeral, S Jaishankar, Tarique Rahman

New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma)— External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday met Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying India’s condolences over the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia as large crowds gathered for her funeral. Shortly after his arrival in the Bangladeshi capital, Jaishankar called on Rahman, the acting chairman of the BNP and Khaleda Zia’s eldest son, and expressed sympathy on behalf of the Indian government and people. Jaishankar is in Dhaka to represent India at the funeral of the veteran leader,…

31 Dec

ED Attaches ₹150 Crore London Property Linked to S Kumars Bank Fraud Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiabank fraud, Enforcement Directorate, money laundering, Nitin Kasliwal, S Kumars Nationwide

New Delhi, December 31, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached an immovable property valued at ₹150 crore near Buckingham Palace in London as part of its probe into an alleged bank loan fraud and money laundering case involving textile major S Kumars Nationwide Ltd and its former chairman and managing director, Nitin Kasliwal. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the federal agency said the attachment was carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The property, described as high-value real estate, is held under the beneficial ownership of Kasliwal and his family members. According to the ED,…

31 Dec

Buffett Era Ends as Berkshire Hathaway Enters New Phase Under Greg Abel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBerkshire Hathaway, CEO transition, Greg Abel, Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett

Omaha, December 31, 2025: Warren Buffett steps down as chief executive officer of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, bringing to a close nearly 60 years of leadership that turned a struggling textile business into one of the world’s most influential conglomerates. Greg Abel will assume the role of CEO, marking a carefully planned transition at the top of the company long guided by the man known globally as the “Oracle of Omaha.” Buffett began buying shares of Berkshire Hathaway in the early 1960s at a modest price, eventually reshaping the company into a diversified powerhouse spanning insurance, manufacturing, retail, energy…

31 Dec

India Successfully Tests Pralay Missiles, Strengthening Indigenous Strike Capability

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDRDO, India missile test, indigenous defence technology, Pralay missile

New Delhi, December 31, 2025—India on Wednesday successfully conducted back-to-back test-firings of its indigenously developed Pralay missiles from the Odisha coast, reinforcing the country’s growing prowess in advanced missile technology. The launches were carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation as part of user evaluation trials aimed at assessing the system’s operational performance. The Ministry of Defence said both missiles met all mission parameters and accurately followed their designated trajectories. Data gathered through tracking sensors confirmed that the tests achieved their intended objectives, demonstrating consistency, precision and reliability under simulated operational conditions. Pralay is a short-range, quasi-ballistic missile…

31 Dec

Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Tablets Over Health Risks, Restricts Oral Formulations Above 100 mg

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDrugs and Cosmetics Act, health ministry notification, nimesulide ban, painkiller regulation

New Delhi, December 31, 2025— The central government has imposed an immediate nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of oral nimesulide tablets containing doses above 100 mg, citing serious concerns related to public health and patient safety. The decision, taken under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, comes amid growing scrutiny over the safety profile of the widely used painkiller. According to an official notification issued by the health ministry, oral formulations of nimesulide exceeding the 100 mg limit, including immediate-release tablets, have been found to pose potential risks to human health. Nimesulide, a non-steroidal…

31 Dec

Aadhaar Card Not Mandatory for HTET 2025 Applications: Board Secretary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryanaAadhaar not mandatory, BSEH Bhiwani, Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test, HTET 2025

Chandigarh, December 31: The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani, has clarified that an Aadhaar card is not mandatory for applying to the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025. Providing detailed information, Board Secretary Munish Sharma said that the Supreme Court has not made Aadhaar compulsory for examinations, but has only permitted its use as a valid identity document. In view of the apex court’s directions, Aadhaar is not mandatory while submitting the online application for HTET 2025. Eligible candidates can apply for the examination until January 4, 2026. He further informed that candidates will be allowed to make…

31 Dec

Bangladesh Pays Final Tribute to Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsKhaleda Zia

Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Dhaka witnessed an outpouring of grief on Wednesday as thousands gathered to bid farewell to former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after battling a long-term illness. The government declared a three-day state mourning and observed a public holiday to honour the late leader. Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, will be laid to rest beside her husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Her funeral has drawn international attention, with India sending External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to represent the government at the…

31 Dec

Major Water Main Failure Causes Flooding and Road Closures in Bowness Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A significant water infrastructure failure has caused localized flooding and major service disruptions in the Bowness community, prompting road closures and an urgent request from authorities for the public to avoid non-essential travel in the area. The incident is centered around 16th Avenue NW and Sarcee Trail NW, where water has flooded roadways and affected nearby properties. Emergency crews and first responders remain on scene as they work to manage the situation and assess the extent of the damage. City officials report that approximately 2,000 homes and 100 businesses have been impacted by water service disruptions. Several…