Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

03 Oct

Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Moves Supreme Court Against NSA Detention, Questions Government’s Motives

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New Delhi, October 3, 2025: Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) by the Ladakh administration.In a post on X, Angmo voiced concern about the lack of transparency surrounding her husband’s arrest. “It has been one week today. Still, I have no information about Sonam Wangchuk’s health, the condition he is in, nor the grounds of detention,” she wrote.Wangchuk’s detention followed violent clashes in Leh during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. He…

03 Oct

Akshay Kumar Reveals Cybercrime Scare Involving Daughter, Urges Cyber Education in Schools

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Mumbai, October 3, 2025: Actor Akshay Kumar shared a personal incident on Friday to highlight the alarming rise of cybercrime targeting children. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 at the Maharashtra Police Headquarters in Mumbai, the Bollywood star revealed how his 13-year-old daughter narrowly escaped an online threat.Recounting the episode, Akshay said his daughter was playing an online video game when an unknown user initiated a chat, asking if she was male or female. Upon replying that she was female, she was shockingly asked to share nude photographs. The teenager immediately shut down the game and…

03 Oct

Dubai initiative prepares Pakistani workers for Gulf jobs

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National Times Bureau :- In partnership with the Bank of Punjab, Coded Minds, an education company founded in Dubai, has started pre-departure training sessions for workers who are about to travel to the UAE and other GCC states. The first session in Gujranwala, Punjab, trained 273 plumbers, electricians and carpenters who had secured jobs through the Punjab Technical and Vocational Training Authority (TVTA). The training covers remittances and financial management, GCC labour laws, social media use, multicultural workplaces, and basic health and hygiene. More than 2.5 million Pakistanis are employed across the GCC, mostly in construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and services.…

03 Oct

Putin stands by Modi on energy trade, slams Washington’s double standards

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National Times Bureau :- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump’s administration for pressuring India to cut back on energy trade with Moscow. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Putin warned that such moves would raise global energy prices and hurt the US economy. He said if Washington continued with higher tariffs on Russia’s trade partners, the cost of energy would rise further, forcing the US Federal Reserve to keep interest rates high, which would eventually slow down the American economy. During the forum, attended by experts from over 140 countries, including India, Putin…

03 Oct

Mirabai Chanu wins silver at World Weightlifting Championships in 48kg category

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National Times Bureau :- India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has added another feather to her illustrious career by winning the silver medal in the women’s 48kg category at the World Weightlifting Championships. With this podium finish, Chanu has now secured medals at the World Championships on three occasions, having earlier won gold in 2017 and silver in 2022. Competing after moving down from the 49kg division, the Olympic medallist recorded a total lift of 199kg — 84kg in snatch and 115kg in clean and jerk. Despite a shaky start in the snatch, where she failed in her two attempts at…

03 Oct

Canada theatre cancels Indian film screenings after two violent attacks in a week

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National Times Bureau :- : A cinema in Oakville, Canada, has been forced to halt screenings of Indian films following two violent incidents within a week. Film.ca Cinemas faced an arson attack on September 25, followed by a shooting on October 2. Authorities suspect both attacks may be connected to the theatre’s showings of South Asian films. Halton Regional Police reported that the first incident took place at around 5.20 am. on September 25. Surveillance footage captured two suspects pouring a flammable liquid at the cinema’s entrance and igniting it. The flames caused moderate damage to the doors but were contained…

03 Oct

Putin Warns of Escalation if US Sends Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine

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Moscow: (Rajeev Sharma): Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a sharp warning to the United States over the potential delivery of long-range missiles to Ukraine, stating it would significantly deteriorate bilateral ties and heighten global tensions. Speaking at a foreign policy forum in Sochi, Putin said any move to arm Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles would mark a "serious step" toward increased confrontation between the two nuclear powers. While acknowledging the damage such weapons could cause, he insisted they would not alter the outcome of the ongoing war. “Our defenses are prepared,” Putin said. “They can inflict harm, yes—but they…

03 Oct

Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Challenged in Supreme Court by Wife

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Geetanjali Angmo, the wife of Ladakhi innovator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, has moved the Supreme Court seeking his release following his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk has been in custody since September 26, days after large-scale protests erupted in Ladakh demanding constitutional safeguards for the region. Wangchuk, known globally for his work on sustainable development and climate action in the Himalayas, was picked up by authorities in the aftermath of demonstrations that turned violent. The unrest resulted in the death of four individuals and left nearly 90 injured. Since his arrest, he has…

02 Oct

NCERT Launches Special “Swadeshi” Modules to Promote Self-Reliance Among Students

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New Delhi, October 2: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced special educational modules on “Swadeshi,” reflecting the Prime Minister’s emphasis on self-reliance. The two modules, “Swadeshi: Vocal for Local” for middle school students and “Swadeshi: For a Self-Reliant India” for secondary students, feature excerpts from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address. The modules underscore the role of self-reliance in propelling India toward becoming a developed nation.Highlighting achievements in India’s space, defence, and health sectors, the books encourage citizens and shopkeepers to support locally made products under the “Vocal for Local” initiative. NCERT emphasized that…

02 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pays Tribute at Rampur Tiraha Memorial, Announces Development Plans

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Dehradun, October 2: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Rampur Tiraha memorial to pay homage to the martyrs of the Uttarakhand movement, Mahatma Gandhi, and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.Speaking at the event, Dhami highlighted that the state government has taken strict measures to preserve Uttarakhand’s culture, including actions against land jihad, love jihad, and spit jihad. He expressed hope that the culprits of the Rampur Tiraha incident will be brought to justice. Former Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan had reportedly intervened in court proceedings following Dhami’s request.“The Rampur Tiraha incident is a dark chapter in Uttarakhand and…