Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

18 Oct

Congress Slams PM Modi Over Trump’s Claim on Russian Oil Imports, Demands Clarity

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Congress party on Saturday launched a fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following renewed remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who alleged that India had pledged to stop purchasing crude oil from Russia. The Opposition has questioned why the Prime Minister has chosen not to respond publicly to such significant claims. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh took to social media to voice the party’s concerns, referring to Trump’s latest statement in which he reiterated that Prime Minister Modi had “personally assured” him that India would stop buying oil from Russia. “President Trump has…

18 Oct

Afghanistan Bows Out of Cricket Tournament Following Deadly Airstrike on Players

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KABUL (Rajeev Sharma): The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its immediate withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I cricket series after three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in the southeastern province of Paktika. The strike, which took place on Friday, has sparked outrage across Afghanistan and cast a shadow over ongoing peace efforts between the two countries. The ACB released an official statement expressing sorrow and anger over the loss, confirming that the players — identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon — were killed in Urgun district after returning from a friendly cricket match in Sharana, the…

18 Oct

Renewed Violence Erupts as Pakistan Strikes Afghan Border Areas Following Ceasefire Lapse

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Islamabad/Kabul (Rajeev Sharma): Cross-border tensions surged once again late Friday after Pakistan reportedly launched airstrikes inside Afghan territory, just hours after a fragile two-day ceasefire came to an end. The renewed violence threatens to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing hostilities between the two countries. Afghan security officials confirmed that Pakistani aircraft targeted multiple locations in the southeastern province of Paktika and surrounding areas near the frontier. Among the sites hit was a civilian residence in Khandar village, where authorities claim several people lost their lives. “Bombardments were carried out in three separate areas close to the border,” said…

17 Oct

Supreme Court Constitutes Committee to Safeguard Rights of Transgender Persons in India

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New Delhi, October 17, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday formed a high-level committee and issued guidelines to protect the rights of transgender persons across India. The bench, led by Justice J B Pardiwala, stated that the committee will focus on equal opportunities, inclusive healthcare, and protection for gender non-conforming and gender-diverse individuals.The committee will be headed by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon and include transgender activist Grace Banu, Akai Padmashali, CLPR Bengaluru member Gaurav Mandal, and Dr Sanjay Sharma from the Association for Transgender Health in India. Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari has been appointed as amicus…

17 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Launches Bihar Election Campaign, Rallies BJP Supporters Across Key Constituencies

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Patna, October 17, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami kicked off his campaign for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections on Friday, drawing massive crowds in Siwan, Goriakothi, and Warsaliganj. Dhami urged voters to support BJP candidates and promised accelerated development under the NDA alliance.On his first day, the CM attended nomination and blessing rallies for BJP candidates Aruna Devi (Warsaliganj, Nawada), Deveshkant Singh (Goriakothi), and Bihar Cabinet Minister Mangal Pandey (Siwan). Thousands of supporters lined the streets, showcasing Dhami’s strong appeal and nationwide popularity.In his address, Dhami praised the NDA government’s developmental initiatives and highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s…

17 Oct

Trump and Putin Agree to Hold Second Summit on Ukraine, Possibly in Budapest

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Washington/Moscow, October 17, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a detailed telephone conversation focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin confirmed on Friday.During the call, President Putin reaffirmed Russia’s openness to a peaceful settlement in Ukraine while outlining Moscow’s stance on the potential supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv. The Kremlin maintained that the specific details of the discussion would remain confidential.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the leaders agreed to hold a second summit on the Ukraine war, provisionally in Budapest, within the next two weeks or shortly thereafter. This follows…

17 Oct

CBSE Announces Practical Exam Schedule for Classes 10 & 12 for 2025–26 Session

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New Delhi, October 17, 2025: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the official schedule for practical examinations for Classes 10 and 12 for the 2025–26 academic session, along with tentative dates for theory exams. Students can access the complete timetable on CBSE’s official portal, cbse.gov.in.For winter-bound schools, practical exams, project work, and internal assessments will be conducted from November 6 to December 6, 2025. Schools in other regions will begin practical exams from January 1, 2026. The board stressed that these timelines are final, and all practicals and internal assessments must be completed within the stipulated period.The…

17 Oct

From ₹65 a Month to ₹20,000 Crore Empire: The Inspiring Success Story of R.G. Chandramogan

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Chennai (National Times Bureau ): R.G. Chandramogan, a school dropout from Thiruthangal, Tamil Nadu, has emerged as one of India's most inspiring business leaders, transforming humble beginnings into a ₹20,000 crore empire. Commencing his career with a modest salary of ₹65 per month, Chandramogan made the bold decision at the age of 21 to relinquish his job and establish his own ice cream business, initiating operations with an initial investment of ₹13,000. Operating from a compact 250 sq. ft. space with a mere three employees, he pioneered the sale of ice cream through pushcarts, generating an impressive ₹1.5 lakh in…

17 Oct

Violent Unrest Grips Peru as Gen Z-Led Protests Leave One Dead, Dozens Injured

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LIMA (Rajeev Sharma): A wave of youth-led protests in Peru demanding President Jose Jarry’s resignation has turned violent, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old demonstrator and injuries to more than 100 individuals, according to official sources. The unrest, sparked by frustrations over economic inequality and lack of social reforms, has been growing for weeks. The latest protest, organized largely by young activists from the so-called Gen Z movement, saw thousands pour into the streets in a coordinated nationwide action. Tragedy struck when Eduardo Ruiz, a local hip-hop artist known for his activism, was fatally shot during a large rally.…

17 Oct

False Bomb Threat at Delhi School Sparks Panic, Student Confesses to Sending Email to Avoid Exam

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A bomb scare that prompted a full-scale emergency response at a school in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar area has turned out to be a false alarm, with police tracing the threat back to a student who allegedly wanted to skip an exam. The incident took place on when the principal of Vishal Bharti Public School received a disturbing email claiming there was a bomb on the school premises. The school administration immediately contacted the police, triggering a swift response from emergency services. "Following the alert, we deployed bomb detection teams, dog squads, and fire service units to…