Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

10 Oct

Jaishankar confirms full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul; deepens ties with Afghanistan

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to enhance India-Afghanistan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. The announcement came during Jaishankar’s meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy. India remains fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence,” EAM Jaishankar stated. This marks a major step in India’s neighbourhood diplomacy, coming four years after India closed its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan following the…

10 Oct

US Embassy clarifies: No new air-to-air missiles being supplied to Pakistan

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National Times Bureau :- The United States Embassy on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Washington plans to supply new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan. The clarification comes amid recent claims that the US was considering such a delivery following improved diplomatic engagements between the two nations. Earlier reports had indicated that Pakistan was among 35 countries listed to receive AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles under a new contract approved by the US Department of War (DoW)—earlier known as the Department of Defense. The reports also stated that the multi-billion-dollar deal involved the Raytheon Company, based in Tucson, Arizona, with a…

10 Oct

Man Found Stabbed to Death Near Khajuri Chowk in Northeast Delhi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A man was found brutally stabbed to death late Thursday night near Khajuri Chowk in northeast Delhi, sparking panic in the area and prompting a police investigation. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Gajender, lived in Dayalpur and worked as a barber in the locality, officials said. His body was discovered in the Khadar area, not far from Khajuri Chowk, with multiple stab wounds. Police said they received a call regarding the incident at around 11:27 p.m., after which officers from the New Usmanpur police station were sent to the scene. "Upon reaching the spot, our team…

10 Oct

US Plans Sweeping Reforms to H-1B Visa Program, Proposes Steep Filing Fee Hike

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a move set to reshape the landscape for foreign professionals in the United States, the Biden administration—continuing some policies from the Trump era—is advancing plans to tighten regulations around the H-1B visa system. Among the most striking proposals is the introduction of a $100,000 mandatory filing fee for each H-1B petition, a significant jump from current costs and a potential deterrent for many employers. The proposal, listed in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) regulatory agenda, falls under a broader initiative titled “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” The rule, expected to be made…

10 Oct

Massive Earthquake Jolts Mindanao, Tsunami Warnings Issued Across Coastal Areas

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Phillipines (Rajeev Sharma): A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines late Friday, shaking parts of Mindanao and prompting urgent tsunami alerts along several coastal provinces. The undersea quake, which registered a magnitude of 7.4, has triggered widespread concern, though no immediate damage or casualties have been confirmed. The tremor was recorded off the coast of Manay, a town in Davao Oriental province, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reporting it struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers beneath the seabed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), however, placed the quake’s depth at around 62 kilometers. Emergency alerts…

09 Oct

“Trailblazer Varinder Ghuman, Legendary Vegetarian Bodybuilder and Punjabi Actor, Passes Away Suddenly

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Jalandhar, October 9, 2025: Renowned bodybuilder and actor Varinder Ghuman, globally celebrated as the world’s first vegetarian professional bodybuilder, passed away on Wednesday following a cardiac arrest.Sources said Ghuman suffered a massive heart attack in Jalandhar, where he was rushed to a hospital but could not be revived. Hailing from Gurdaspur, Punjab, he gained international acclaim for his extraordinary physique and for promoting vegetarianism in bodybuilding, a field traditionally dominated by non-vegetarian diets.Ghuman had also acted in Punjabi films and appeared in several brand endorsements. Fans and the fitness community across India and abroad mourned his untimely death, paying tribute…

09 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Seeks Centre’s Approval for ₹17,075 Crore Urban, Water, and Energy Projects

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New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss key projects aimed at upgrading urban infrastructure, water resources, and energy systems across the state.Dhami highlighted the growing pressure on urban areas and emphasized the urgent need to modernize drainage systems in districts prone to heavy rainfall. He informed the Finance Minister that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) worth ₹8,589.47 crore have been prepared for stormwater drainage improvements in ten districts and requested approval under the Special Assistance Scheme for Capital Investment to States.The Chief Minister also…

09 Oct

Made-in-India 6G: Ericsson to Begin Trials by 2028, Boosts Indigenous Production

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Bengaluru/India, October 9, 2025 — Swedish telecom giant Ericsson has announced plans to manufacture all telecom equipment it sells in India domestically, including future products, a senior company executive said on Thursday. Andres Vicente, Ericsson’s Head of Market Area Southeast Asia, Oceania, and India, revealed the company’s intentions during the India Mobile Congress 2025. He also noted that 6G trials are expected by 2028, though commercial deployment will follow later.Currently, Ericsson produces 4G and 5G equipment in India, exporting some to other Asian nations. The company recently expanded its ASIC (application-specific integrated chips) R&D center in Bengaluru and has begun…

09 Oct

Pope Leo Revives Francis’ Vision, Confronts Trump-Era Border Politics

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Vatican City, October 9, 2025: In his first major papal document, Pope Leo called for urgent global efforts to help migrants and reduce economic inequality, echoing one of late Pope Francis’ strongest rebukes of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies.The 104-page apostolic exhortation, titled “Dilexi te” (“I Have Loved You”), focuses on the plight of the poor and the need for sweeping reforms in the global economic system. It calls for a more compassionate and inclusive approach to governance, urging world leaders to prioritize humanity over profit.Originally drafted by Pope Francis before his death in April after 12 years…

09 Oct

Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for His Visionary Oeuvre

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Stockholm [Sweden], October 9, 2025: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai for his “compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art,” the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday.Krasznahorkai’s celebrated work “Herscht 07769” has been hailed as a remarkable modern German novel for its vivid portrayal of social unrest in contemporary Germany. The Academy praised the book for its “credible depiction of a small town in Thuringen afflicted by anarchy, murder, and arson,” while also weaving in the enduring influence of Johann Sebastian Bach’s legacy. Described…