Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

31 Dec

Low Visibility Causes Major Flight Disruptions at Delhi Airport

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) faced severe operational challenges on Wednesday as dense fog and reduced visibility led to widespread flight disruptions. A total of 148 flights were cancelled, while more than 150 flights experienced delays, authorities said. The cancellations included 78 arriving and 70 departing flights. Additionally, two flights had to be diverted to other airports due to the poor visibility. IGIA, operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), manages roughly 1,300 flight movements daily, making the disruption significant for travelers. In a morning update on X, DIAL confirmed that visibility was slowly improving,…

31 Dec

60 Injured in Loco Train Collision at Chamoli Hydroelectric Project Tunnel

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Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): Around 60 people were injured when a loco train carrying workers collided with a goods train inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, officials confirmed. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said the accident occurred late Tuesday evening, involving 109 people, most of whom were project workers. “The train has been evacuated, and the condition of all injured is currently stable,” he added. Authorities explained that one train was transporting personnel while the other was carrying construction materials inside the tunnel, which is part of the hydroelectric project being developed by THDC…

31 Dec

Garment Factory Shooting in Bangladesh Claims Life of Hindu Security Officer

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Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): A Hindu member of Bangladesh’s auxiliary security force was shot dead while on duty at a garment factory in Mymensingh district, adding to a troubling series of violent incidents involving minority community members reported this month. The victim, 40-year-old Bajendra Biswas, was deployed at Sultana Sweaters Limited in the Mehrabari area of Bhaluka upazila when the incident took place. Biswas served with the Ansar Bahini, a paramilitary organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs that assists with internal security and law enforcement duties. Police officials said the fatal shooting was carried out by another Ansar member, identified…

31 Dec

Heavy Fog and Toxic Air Bring Delhi-NCR to a Standstill

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A thick blanket of fog coupled with dangerously polluted air disrupted normal life across Delhi and the National Capital Region on Wednesday morning, slowing traffic, delaying transport services, and causing inconvenience to thousands of commuters. Visibility dropped sharply in several parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, making early travel hazardous. In areas such as Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, central Noida near the Botanical Garden Metro station, and the Akshardham belt in east Delhi, roads and buildings were barely visible through the haze. Vehicles moved cautiously with headlights on, while commuters reported longer-than-usual travel times across the…

31 Dec

New Delhi Pushes Back Against Mediation Narrative Amid Fresh Questions on Beijing’s Involvement

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has once again rejected claims that any foreign power played a role in defusing the recent military escalation with Pakistan, asserting that the situation was brought under control through direct talks between the two armies. Officials in New Delhi said the confrontation, which lasted four days, came to an end after Pakistan’s military leadership reached out following substantial setbacks along the frontier. According to the Indian side, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart, leading to a mutual decision to cease all hostilities across land, air, and maritime domains starting May 10.…

30 Dec

PM Modi Urges Mission-Mode Reforms to Drive Viksit Bharat Vision Ahead of Union Budget

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New Delhi, December 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for mission-mode reforms across multiple sectors to sustain long-term economic growth and realise the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Interacting with a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Prime Minister underlined the need for world-class capabilities and deeper global integration. The discussion was held on the theme ‘Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat’. Modi stressed that India’s policy-making and budgeting processes must remain firmly aligned with the long-term national vision for 2047. He also emphasised…

30 Dec

EC Revises Schedule for Special Voter Roll Revision in Uttar Pradesh, Draft List on January 6

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Lucknow, December 30, 2025: The Election Commission has revised the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, with the draft voter list now set to be published on January 6, 2026, and the final list scheduled for release on March 6, the state’s Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said on Tuesday. Announcing the updated schedule, Rinwa said the period for filing claims and objections will run from January 6 to February 6. He added that the notice stage, disposal of claims and objections, and decisions on enumeration forms will continue until February 27, following…

30 Dec

Bangladesh: Ansar Member Shot Dead by Colleague at Factory in Mymensingh, Accused Arrested

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Mymensingh (Bangladesh): A member of the Ansar force was killed after being shot by his colleague at a garment factory in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district, local media reported on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Bajendra Biswas, 40, an Ansar member posted at Sultana Sweaters Limited in the Mehrabari area. The accused, fellow Ansar member Noman Mia, has been arrested following the incident, according to RTV Online. Confirming the incident, Monindra Nath, Acting Secretary General of the Bangladesh Hindu Buddha Christian Unity Council, told sources over the phone that the shooting had taken place on Monday evening. According…

30 Dec

Putin Sends New Year and Christmas Greetings to PM Modi, President Murmu and Select World Leaders

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Moscow (Russia): Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended New Year and Christmas greetings to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with a select group of global leaders, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. In a statement issued from Moscow, the Kremlin said the greetings were conveyed on the occasion of Christmas and the upcoming New Year 2026. Putin also sent similar wishes to United States President Donald Trump, Chinese leaders and heads of state from countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. However, the Russian President did not extend greetings to most major European leaders, many of…

30 Dec

Heavy Rain Triggers Fresh Highway Washouts Across Haida Gwaii and Northwest B.C.

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Haida Gwaii, B.C (Rajeev Sharma): Persistent heavy rainfall has led to continued highway washouts in Haida Gwaii and parts of northwest British Columbia, disrupting travel and isolating several communities as repair crews assess the damage. Authorities say sections of Highway 16 on Haida Gwaii have been severely affected, forcing closures between key points with no alternate routes available. The washouts have cut off north–south movement on the islands, impacting access between communities including Tlell, Lawn Hill, Skidegate and Daajing Giids. Local officials and volunteers are assisting stranded motorists and residents while monitoring conditions on affected stretches. Environment Canada has warned…