Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 Oct

Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, to Assume Office on November 24

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New Delhi, October 30, 2025: Justice Surya Kant has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice BR Gavai, who retires on November 23. The announcement was made on Thursday by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, marking a key transition in the country’s judiciary.In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Minister Meghwal said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 24th…

30 Oct

Trump Praises India for Reducing Russian Oil Imports, Calls New Delhi “Very Good” on Energy Cooperation

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Washington, October 30: US President Donald Trump on Thursday lauded India’s approach to reducing oil imports from Russia, describing New Delhi as “very good” in addressing Washington’s concerns over Moscow’s energy trade. His remarks come amid heightened global scrutiny of nations maintaining commercial ties with Russia following the Ukraine conflict.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, Trump said, “Xi has been buying oil from Russia for a long time. It takes care of a big part of China. And, you know, I can say India’s been very good…

30 Oct

US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Chabahar Port Project in Iran

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New Delhi, October 30: The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions on the Chabahar port project in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday. The move is expected to strengthen India’s trade and connectivity network across Central Asia and demonstrates Washington’s pragmatic approach toward New Delhi’s regional priorities.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the development, stating, “The US has granted India a six-month waiver from its sanctions for the Chabahar port project.” He added that the exemption reflects the continued cooperation between India and the US in advancing strategic infrastructure and regional connectivity.Jaiswal…

30 Oct

ISRO to Launch Record-Breaking CMS-03 Satellite Aboard LVM3 Rocket on November 2

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Sriharikota, October 30: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch its most powerful communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3 rocket on November 2. The launch marks the fifth operational mission of the LVM3 and adds another milestone to India’s CMS satellite series.According to ISRO, the CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite weighing 4,400 kg — the heaviest ever built and launched from Indian soil. It will be placed in a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) to provide enhanced communication coverage over the Indian subcontinent and surrounding oceanic regions.The LVM3, popularly known as the “Bahubali” of Indian rockets,…

30 Oct

Canada to Honour Sikh Soldiers with Commemorative Stamp on Remembrance Day

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Ottawa, October 30, 2025: The Canadian government will issue a special commemorative stamp this Sunday to honour more than a century of service by Sikh soldiers in the country’s armed forces. Produced by Canada Post, the stamp will be unveiled at the 18th Annual Sikh Remembrance Day ceremony on November 2 an event dedicated to remembering Sikh soldiers who fought and sacrificed their lives in the World Wars.Former Member of Parliament Tarlochan Singh lauded the decision, describing it as a “historic recognition” of Sikh Canadians’ contributions to the nation’s defence. “The Canadian government has decided to release a commemorative stamp…

30 Oct

CBSE Announces Final Date Sheet for 2026 Class 10 and 12 Exams, Over 3 Months in Advance

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New Delhi, October 30, 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday released the final date sheet for the 2026 board examinations for Classes X and XII, marking the first time the schedule has been announced over 100 days before the exams.According to the official notification, both Class X and Class XII examinations will begin on February 17, 2026. The Class X exams will conclude on March 10, while Class XII exams will end on April 9, 2026. The exams will begin daily at 10:30 a.m.The tentative date sheet had earlier been issued on September 24. CBSE said…

30 Oct

Kimberley Goddard, KC, Appointed Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice in Central Region

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government has announced the appointment of Kimberley Goddard, KC, as a justice of the Alberta Court of Justice, Central Region, effective November 17, 2025. Her appointment is part of the province’s ongoing effort to expand judicial capacity and ensure faster access to justice across Alberta. The new appointment comes as Alberta continues to fill vacancies in the judicial system to reduce case delays and strengthen the delivery of justice in civil, criminal, and family matters. Goddard’s extensive legal background and leadership experience within the Crown Prosecution Service are expected to add significant depth to the…

30 Oct

Alberta to Collect Annual Classroom Data to Tackle Growing Complexity in Schools

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Facing record student growth and increasing classroom challenges, Alberta’s government has announced a new plan to collect yearly data on class size and composition to help guide education policy and funding decisions. Over the past three years, more than 80,000 new students have joined Alberta’s school system, placing additional strain on teachers and classrooms across the province. To address these pressures, the province will now require school boards to submit detailed information about class sizes and student needs by November 24. The first public report is expected in January, with updates to follow annually. According to the…

30 Oct

Three Lose Lives, Two Seriously Hurt as Vehicle Falls Into Gorge in Chamba

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Chamba, Himachal Pradesh (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district claimed three lives and left two others critically injured after their vehicle plunged into a deep gorge on Wednesday. Police said the incident took place on the Devikoti–Tepa road in the Churah assembly constituency, when the vehicle carrying five people veered off the hilly road and tumbled nearly 200 meters down the slope. The group was reportedly returning home after attending a wedding ceremony. The deceased have been identified as Rajinder Kumar, who was driving, Pammi Kumar, and Sachin — all residents of Chamba. The injured,…

30 Oct

Indian Markets Open Weak as FII Selling Persists; Sensex, Nifty Slip in Early Session

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Indian equity indices started Thursday’s trading on a negative note, extending losses amid sustained selling by foreign investors and lacklustre global signals. At the opening bell, the BSE Sensex was down 297.96 points, settling around 84,699.17, while the NSE Nifty dropped 90.05 points to 25,963.85. The decline was led by weakness in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and metals. Among the top laggards on the Sensex were Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, ITC, Tata Steel, and Asian Paints. In contrast, Larsen & Toubro, Adani Ports, Maruti Suzuki, and Eternal managed to trade in the green,…