Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

30 Sep

Modi Government Stands With Punjab: Full Support for Flood Relief and Restoration, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

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New Delhi, September 30, 2025: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on Tuesday assured that the Modi government is fully committed to supporting the people of Punjab affected by recent floods.The Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Bhagwant Mann, met Shri Shah in New Delhi to discuss the extent of damage caused during the monsoon season and requested additional funds for relief and restoration efforts. During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed that the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) holds Rs 12,589.59 crore, which can be utilized immediately for relief measures as per Government of India…

30 Sep

Bihar Publishes Final Electoral Roll Ahead of Assembly Polls Amid Controversy

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Patna, September 30, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday released the final electoral roll for Bihar, incorporating all claims and objections raised during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' lists. The announcement was made by Bihar’s Chief Electoral Officer through an official Facebook post, directing citizens to check their names at voters.eci.gov.in.The final roll comes ahead of the likely announcement of the Bihar assembly elections and follows a mammoth SIR exercise intended for nationwide implementation in due course. The draft voters’ list had previously recorded 7.24 crore voters after approximately 65 lakh names were deleted as…

30 Sep

ED Questions Urvashi Rautela in Money Laundering Probe Linked to 1xBet Betting Platform

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India1xBet money laundering case, online betting investigation India, Urvashi Rautela ED questioning

Mumbai, September 30, 2025: Bollywood actor and model Urvashi Rautela appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday in connection with a money laundering investigation tied to online betting platform 1xBet. Officials confirmed that her statement was recorded under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).Rautela, who earlier served as a brand ambassador for the platform, had been summoned this month as part of the agency’s broader crackdown on illegal betting operations. The platform, reportedly headquartered in Curacao, is alleged to have engaged in surrogate advertising and illicit fund transfers.The investigation has widened in recent weeks to include…

30 Sep

Canada Applauds Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan; PM Carney Commits to Humanitarian Support for Gaza

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant diplomatic endorsement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's newly unveiled Middle East peace initiative, calling it a "historic" step toward resolving the Gaza conflict. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Carney expressed Canada’s strong support for the peace framework and urged all stakeholders in the region to embrace the opportunity for lasting peace. “Canada welcomes President Trump's historic new Middle East peace plan, and we urge all parties to help it realise its full potential,” Carney wrote. “As the critical next step, Hamas must immediately release…

30 Sep

Delhi Airport on Alert After Bomb Threat on IndiGo Flight From Mumbai

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A high alert was declared at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning after an IndiGo flight from Mumbai received a bomb threat mid-air. The aircraft, operating as flight 6E 762, landed safely with around 200 passengers on board, officials confirmed. The threat was reported while the Airbus A321neo was en route to Delhi. Following standard emergency protocols, a full emergency was declared at the airport before the plane's arrival. The aircraft touched down without incident at approximately 7:53 AM and was directed to a remote bay for inspection. Security agencies and bomb disposal teams…

30 Sep

B.C. First Nations Seek Meeting with PM Carney to Discuss Salmon Protection and Open-Net Farm Ban

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British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia’s First Nations are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to meet with them to address the urgent need to protect and restore wild salmon populations. Bob Chamberlin, chair of the First Nations Wild Salmon Alliance—a coalition representing over 120 First Nations—called for a collaborative, Indigenous-led plan to safeguard wild salmon, similar in approach to the joint land-use strategy employed for the Great Bear Rainforest. “We invite Prime Minister Carney to visit British Columbia to engage with us on a comprehensive initiative to rehabilitate and rebuild wild salmon populations as part of a nation-building effort,” Chamberlin…

30 Sep

BJP Veteran Vijay Kumar Malhotra Passes Away at 94 in Delhi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and one of the most prominent faces of the party’s early days in the capital, Vijay Kumar Malhotra, breathed his last on Tuesday morning at his residence in Delhi. He was 94. The Delhi BJP unit, confirming the news, paid heartfelt tributes to the veteran politician, acknowledging his pivotal role in laying the foundation of the party in the national capital. Pioneering Figure in Delhi’s BJP Journey Malhotra was a key architect of the BJP’s early structure in Delhi, holding the distinction of being the first-ever president of the Delhi…

30 Sep

Gandhi Statue in London Defaced Ahead of Birth Anniversary, India Decries Act of Vandalism

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London (Rajeev Sharma): Just days before Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2, his statue at Tavistock Square in London was defaced with graffiti, prompting strong condemnation from the High Commission of India and widespread outrage among the Indian diaspora. The act of vandalism targeted the statue’s base pedestal, which was found covered in offensive markings on Monday morning. The site, known for its peaceful atmosphere and significance as a memorial to the Father of the Indian Nation, was preparing to host annual Gandhi Jayanti observances. Indian High Commission Responds Swiftly Officials from the Indian mission in London were quick…

30 Sep

YouTube Settles Donald Trump Lawsuit with $24.5 Million Agreement Over 2021 Account Ban

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California (Rajeev Sharma): A long-running legal battle between U.S. President Donald Trump and Google-owned YouTube has officially ended with a $24.5 million settlement, as revealed in court documents filed in a federal court in California earlier this week. The lawsuit stemmed from YouTube’s suspension of Trump’s channel in January 2021, following the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. The platform had cited public safety concerns at the time, stating that Trump’s videos violated its policies on inciting violence. Settlement Reached Ahead of Court Hearing The settlement comes just days before a scheduled court session in Oakland, where…

29 Sep

CM Dhami Promises CBI Probe Into UKSSSC Exam Case Amid Youth Protests

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCBI inquiry Uttarakhand, Parade Ground protest, Pushkar Singh Dhami, UKSSSC exam case

Dehradun, September 29, 2025 – Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday assured protesting youth that his government would recommend a CBI inquiry into the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) examination case.In a surprise move, the Chief Minister reached the Parade Ground, where students and job aspirants had been staging protests over alleged irregularities in the recently held examination. Listening to their grievances, Dhami expressed concern over their struggle, saying he felt deeply troubled seeing young people demonstrating in the scorching heat during the festive season.Dhami reiterated that the government has always stood by the principle of ensuring complete…