Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

11 Oct

Shubman Gill Surpasses Rohit Sharma, Becomes Fifth-Highest Century-Maker in WTC History

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New Delhi, October 11, 2025: Team India captain Shubman Gill achieved a major milestone on Saturday, becoming the fifth player with the most centuries in World Test Championship (WTC) history, after smashing an unbeaten 129-run knock on Day 2 of the second Test against the West Indies at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.Gill’s fluent innings came off 196 balls, featuring 16 boundaries and two sixes, taking his WTC tally to 2,826 runs in 39 matches at an average of 43.47 and a strike rate of 61.36. With this, Gill now boasts 10 WTC centuries, surpassing former India skipper Rohit Sharma, who…

11 Oct

AAP Leader Manish Sisodia Pays Tribute to Late IPS Officer V. Pooran Kumar, Condemns Caste-Based Discrimination

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Chandigarh, October 11 — Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia paid heartfelt tribute to late IPS officer V. Pooran Kumar and met his family to express condolences.Sisodia expressed deep anguish over the officer’s death, calling it a tragic reflection of the caste-based discrimination still prevailing in the system. “A well-educated, capable son from a respected family was harassed so much—just because he was a Dalit—that he was driven to take his own life,” he said.He further questioned the country’s conscience, remarking, “If a Dalit IPS officer can face such humiliation, if even the Chief Justice of…

11 Oct

ED Arrests Reliance Power CFO in Rs 68 Crore Fake Bank Guarantee Case

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Ashok Pal, Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Power, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a suspected money laundering case involving a bogus bank guarantee worth Rs 68.2 crore. The arrest took place on Friday night following a detailed questioning session. ED officials confirmed that Pal was taken into custody under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). He is expected to be produced before a special court on Saturday, where the agency will request his remand for further interrogation. The case concerns a bank guarantee allegedly submitted…

11 Oct

Akasa Air Flight From Pune to Delhi Hit by Bird, Lands Safely Without Incident

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): An Akasa Air flight traveling from Pune to the national capital encountered a bird strike on Thursday, prompting immediate attention from the airline’s engineering team upon arrival in Delhi. Flight QP 1607, operating on the Pune-Delhi route on October 10, 2025, safely touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport following the mid-air incident. All passengers and crew members on board were safely deplaned after landing, the airline confirmed. In a statement, an Akasa Air spokesperson said, “The aircraft is being inspected by our engineering team as per our standard operating procedures. It will return to service…

11 Oct

Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Citing Rare Earth Export Curbs

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods imported from China, in response to Beijing’s tightening of rare earth exports critical to U.S. industries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump declared that the new tariffs would take effect by November 1, 2025, or possibly sooner if China makes additional moves that the U.S. deems hostile to its economic interests. The proposed measure would come on top of current trade duties already in place from his previous administration. “This will be in addition to the tariffs…

10 Oct

Fortis Escorts Hospital Issues Official Statement Following Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman’s Death

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabFortis Escorts Hospital Amritsar, Indian bodybuilder, Varinder Singh Ghuman death

Amritsar (Punjab), October 10, 2025: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, has issued an official statement following the sudden death of celebrated bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away during a shoulder surgery on Thursday.According to the hospital, Ghuman visited the OPD on October 6, 2025, complaining of pain and restricted movement in his right shoulder. After clinical evaluation, doctors recommended arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis. The hospital confirmed that Ghuman had no known comorbidities prior to the procedure.The surgery began under general anaesthesia on October 9, 2025, and was reportedly completed around 3 PM without complications. However,…

10 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Corruption and Exam Malpractices

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Dehradun, October 10, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reiterated that his government is committed to a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption and irregularities, emphasizing transparency and accountability at all administrative levels.According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), any official found engaging in irregularities will face the strictest action, regardless of rank or position. This comes as the government accelerates proceedings in a land purchase irregularities case in Gram Sarai, Haridwar. Departmental action has been initiated against three officers: former District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary, and then Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ajayveer…

10 Oct

Sachin Tendulkar Launches ‘TEN x YOU’ to Inspire India Towards a Fitter, Sports-Driven Future

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, SportsSachin Tendulkar, SRT10 Athleisure Pvt. Ltd, TEN x YOU

Mumbai, October 10, 2025: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has officially launched his sportswear and athleisure brand, TEN x YOU, under SRT10 Athleisure Pvt. Ltd., with the goal of promoting fitness and nurturing a culture of sports participation across India. The initiative aims to inspire children and youth to embrace physical activity and transform India from a sports-loving nation into a sports-playing one.Co-founded by Tendulkar, Karthik Gurumurthy, and Karan Arora, TEN x YOU combines global design standards with insights drawn from Tendulkar’s 24 years of experience in professional cricket. The brand focuses on comfort, performance, and innovation, offering products tailored to…

10 Oct

Who Is Maria Corina Machado — The Venezuelan Activist Who Won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Over Donald Trump?

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Oslo, October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been named the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight to defend democratic rights and her persistent efforts toward a peaceful transition from authoritarian rule to democracy in Venezuela, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.The announcement came in a year when former U.S. President Donald Trump had once again drawn attention for his public comments about deserving the Peace Prize. Despite multiple nominations in recent years, the award did not go to him, as the committee instead recognized Machado for her enduring democratic struggle…

10 Oct

Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Her Fight to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsMaria Corina Machado, Nobel Committee, Nobel Peace Prize 2025, Venezuela democracy

Oslo [Norway], October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless struggle to promote democratic rights and achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.The Norwegian Nobel Committee hailed Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace”, recognising her courage in defending democracy under repressive conditions. “The Prize has gone to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” the Committee said in its announcement.Emphasising that democracy is a vital condition for lasting peace, the Committee warned that authoritarianism is on…