Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

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…

07 Oct

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for Quantum Breakthrough

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsJohn Clarke, Nobel Prize 2025, Physics, Quantized Energy Levels, Quantum Tunneling

Stockholm, October 7, 2025: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to American scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their pioneering work on quantum phenomena in electrical circuits, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday.The trio was recognised for their groundbreaking demonstration of large-scale quantum tunneling and quantized energy levels in electrical circuits — effects previously thought impossible in macroscopic systems.In classical physics, objects bounce off barriers, but in the quantum realm, particles can sometimes pass through obstacles, a phenomenon known as quantum tunneling. Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis successfully observed this effect in…

07 Oct

PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings to Putin, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen India-Russia Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Russia relations, Narendra Modi, Strategic Partnership, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, October 7, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend warm greetings on his 73rd birthday and reaffirm the strong ties between the two nations.According to an official statement, both leaders reiterated their resolve to deepen the “India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” reviewing progress across key areas of bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi wished President Putin good health, happiness, and continued success in his endeavours.During the discussion, Modi expressed his anticipation of welcoming President Putin to India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, scheduled…

07 Oct

PM Modi to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai Airport and Mumbai Metro 3 During Two-Day Visit; To Meet UK PM Keir Starmer

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Mumbai, October 7, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Mumbai on Wednesday, during which he will inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of the Mumbai Metro 3 corridor. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Tuesday.The visit will also see the launch of Mumbai One, a unified mobility app integrating 11 public transport systems across the metropolitan region. On Thursday, Modi will hold bilateral talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will be in India on October 8–9…

07 Oct

Haryana Achieves 95% Reduction in Stubble Burning Cases, Sets National Benchmark for Clean Farming

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Chandigarh, October 7, 2025: Haryana has achieved a remarkable 95% reduction in stubble burning incidents compared to last year, thanks to the state government’s strict enforcement measures, advanced monitoring systems, and continuous efforts to promote alternative crop residue management among farmers.According to a report by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), only seven active fire incidents related to paddy residue burning were recorded across the state till October 6, 2025, compared to 150 incidents during the 2024–25 season.The information was shared during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who commended the achievement as a result…

07 Oct

18 Killed After Landslide Engulfs Bus in Himachal’s Bilaspur; CM Sukhu Expresses Grief

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Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) October 7, 2025: At least 18 people lost their lives when a private bus traveling from Marotan to Ghumarwin was buried under debris after a massive landslide struck near Bhallu Bridge in Barthin, along the Shukhar Khad. The force of the slide ripped off the bus’s roof, leaving it completely buried under mud and boulders.Rescue teams managed to save three children two girls and one boy from the wreckage. One of the girls reportedly lost her mother in the incident. The survivors are currently being treated at the Barthin hospital.Officials said around 35 passengers were onboard when…

07 Oct

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal allotted official bungalow nearly a year after resigning as Delhi CM, becomes Tharoor’s neighbour

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National Times Bureau :- A year after resigning as Delhi’s Chief Minister, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national president Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted an official government bungalow. The move follows a plea filed in the Delhi High Court, in which Kejriwal requested accommodation in his capacity as the head of a recognised national political party. The government has assigned him a Type VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate. Earlier, AAP had requested the bungalow at 35, Lodhi Estate, earlier occupied by BSP leader Mayawati, but it had already been allocated to Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in…

07 Oct

Surrey Police Arrest Shooting Suspect Near Gateway SkyTrain Station

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): According to information released by Surrey Police Services, one man has been taken into custody following a mid-afternoon shooting incident in Surrey’s Whalley neighbourhood on Monday, which prompted a swift and coordinated police response. At approximately 3:13 p.m., Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers in the vicinity reported that a man had opened fire near Gateway SkyTrain Station at University Drive and 108 Avenue. Fortunately, no officers or members of the public were injured in the incident. The suspect fled the scene but was soon located in front of SPS’s District 1 Community Police Office, where additional shots…

07 Oct

Gold Futures Hit Record Rs 1.20 Lakh Mark Amid Global Uncertainty, Silver Also Gains

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Gold prices hit an unprecedented high in futures trade on Tuesday, climbing to Rs 1,20,900 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as rising global uncertainty and renewed safe-haven interest drove investor sentiment. The rally in gold was spurred by a combination of domestic speculative buying and international developments that have rattled financial markets. Market participants attributed the surge to strong demand in the spot market, fears of a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, and growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve may shift towards a more accommodative monetary stance amid economic concerns. December 2025 gold…