Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

09 Oct

PM Modi Congratulates President Trump on ‘Historic’ Gaza Peace Plan, Reviews Progress in Trade Talks

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New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke with his “friend,” US President Donald Trump, to congratulate him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Modi added that both leaders also reviewed the positive developments in ongoing India–US trade negotiations.“Spoke to my friend, President Trump, and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks,” the Prime Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter).The conversation highlights the deepening diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and…

09 Oct

Owner of Sresan Pharma, maker of coldrif syrup, arrested following 20 children’s deaths

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National Times Bureau :- The owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the company that produces Coldrif cough syrup, has been arrested following the deaths of at least 19 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Tests revealed that the syrup contained high levels of the toxic industrial chemical diethylene glycol. His arrest came soon after being taken into custody for questioning by Madhya Pradesh Police. A scathing 26-page report from the Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department exposed the unsanitary conditions in which the syrup was produced. The report listed around 350 violations, including the use of rusted machinery and non-pharmaceutical-grade chemicals. Tamil Nadu…

09 Oct

Israel and Hamas Agree to Initial Peace Framework, Hostage Release and Troop Withdrawal Planned

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): In a major diplomatic announcement early Thursday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that Israel and Hamas have both signed the first phase of a new peace initiative aimed at de-escalating one of the world’s longest-running conflicts. Posting on his social media platform, Trump confirmed that the preliminary agreement includes the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from specified areas, signaling a move toward establishing long-term stability in the region. “This is a great day,” Trump wrote, celebrating what he described as a “strong, durable, and everlasting…

08 Oct

Uttarakhand Government Cracks Down on Illegal Madrasas; CM Pushkar Dhami Warns of Closure for Non-Compliant Institutions

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Dehradun, October 8: The Uttarakhand government has taken a major step against illegal madrasas operating in the state. Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami announced that madrasas failing to align their curriculum with the state government’s education board will face closure.Addressing the issue, CM Dhami stated that Uttarakhand, being Devbhumi (Land of the Gods), should provide proper education and values to children. Several madrasas were found operating illegally, with substandard teaching levels and suspicious student identities, including some from Bangladesh and Rohingya communities. Over 250 illegal madrasas have already been closed, and authorities have ensured that students follow the government-approved curriculum. From…

08 Oct

Bombay High Court Tells Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra to Deposit ₹60 Crore Before Considering Travel Plea

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Mumbai, October 8: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said it will consider the plea of actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra seeking permission to travel abroad only after they deposit ₹60 crore, the amount allegedly involved in a cheating case filed against them.The couple has been accused of cheating Mumbai businessman Deepak Kothari of ₹60 crore through a loan-cum-investment deal related to their firm Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. The Juhu Police registered the case on August 14, 2025.A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad stated that the court could not allow…

08 Oct

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Awarded to Scientists from Japan, Australia, and the U.S. for Groundbreaking Work on MOFs

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Stockholm, October 8: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday announced that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be shared by Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University (Japan), Richard Robson of the University of Melbourne (Australia), and Omar M. Yaghi of the University of California (U.S.). Each of the three laureates will receive one-third of the prestigious award.The scientists have been honored for their pioneering advancements in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—innovative materials composed of metals and organic compounds that contain microscopic pores. These structures have opened new possibilities in gas storage, carbon dioxide capture, and chemical catalysis, significantly influencing modern…

08 Oct

Heavy Snowfall Shuts Down Manali-Leh Route; Himachal Grapples with Cold Wave and Rain

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Himachal Pradesh (Rajeev Sharma): Persistent snowfall in the upper regions of Himachal Pradesh has led to the closure of the Manali-Leh highway, leaving many travellers stranded and disrupting movement toward Ladakh. The closure comes amid an intense cold spell gripping the region following fresh snowfall and widespread rainfall across several districts. According to local officials, the road was blocked near Darcha, a high-altitude location in Lahaul-Spiti, after heavy snow made it unsafe for vehicular travel. Gondhla reported the heaviest snowfall at 30 cm, followed by Keylong (15 cm), Hansa (5 cm), and Kukumseri (3.2 cm), making travel through the region…

08 Oct

Blast on Jaipur-Ajmer highway as truck carrying LPG cylinders explode with tanker, one dead

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National Times Bureau :- An LPG cylinders laden truck exploded and caught fire after a collision with a tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Tuesday night, police said. The accident took place in the Maujmabad region, emanating a thick plume of smoke into the sky. According to police, a tanker rammed into the stationary LPG-laden truck from behind. The truck, which had reportedly stopped illegally outside a roadside hotel while the driver went for a meal and was trying to make a turn at a no-entry point, exploded upon impact. The collision triggered a massive fireball, followed by multiple blasts…

08 Oct

Federal Stalemate Drags On as U.S. Government Shutdown Reaches Second Week

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The ongoing federal government shutdown has stretched into its second week, with political tensions rising and no immediate breakthrough in sight. Key operations remain suspended, Capitol Hill visits have been cancelled, and House proceedings continue to be on hold as partisan divisions deepen. The impasse revolves largely around disputes over healthcare funding. While Democrats are pushing for the inclusion of insurance subsidy protections, Republicans — who maintain control of Congress — have stood their ground, refusing to approve any spending package that includes what they call "unconditional concessions." President Trump Signals Conflicting Messages President Donald Trump…

08 Oct

Vaishno Devi Yatra Restarts After Three-Day Weather Break

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Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The Vaishno Devi Yatra has resumed today following a three-day suspension due to inclement weather. The pilgrimage was temporarily halted as a precautionary measure, prompted by continuous rainfall, thunderstorms, and the threat of landslides in the Trikuta Hills, which posed a safety risk to the pilgrims. As weather conditions have improved, authorities have cleared the routes and put in place necessary safety protocols to ensure the safe passage of devotees. Shrine Board officials confirmed that the Yatra is back on track, with pilgrims once again being allowed to ascend toward the sacred Bhawan. Devotees, who had been…