Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

24 Apr

India Registers Strong Protest Over Trump-Shared Remarks, Calls Them ‘Misplaced and Offensive’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDonald Trump

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has voiced strong objection after controversial comments about several countries, including India, were circulated online by Donald Trump, with officials in New Delhi describing the language as inappropriate and disconnected from reality. The remarks originated from US radio personality Michael Savage during a discussion centred on immigration laws and citizenship rights in the United States. The comments gained international attention after being shared on social media by Trump, triggering diplomatic unease. Reacting to the development, the Ministry of External Affairs made it clear that such statements do not reflect the depth and strength of ties…

23 Apr

PM Modi Appeals for Enthusiastic Voting in Tamil Nadu and Bengal Assembly Elections

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingPM Modi, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on citizens in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal to participate actively in the ongoing Assembly elections, stressing that voting is a vital responsibility in a democratic nation. Through messages shared online, the Prime Minister encouraged people to come out in large numbers and take part in the electoral process. He made a special mention of young voters and women, urging them to play a key role in achieving a high turnout. In Tamil Nadu, polling is being conducted in a single phase across all constituencies, while West Bengal has…

23 Apr

Delhi Murder Probe Deepens as Accused Linked to Prior Crime in Rajasthan

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The investigation into the killing of a 22-year-old woman in New Delhi has uncovered disturbing details, with police confirming that the main suspect was allegedly involved in another serious offence in Alwar shortly before the incident. The victim, the daughter of a senior IRS officer, was found unresponsive inside her home in the Kailash Hills area on Wednesday. She was alone at the time, as her parents had stepped out. Despite being rushed to a hospital, doctors declared her dead. Initial assessments suggest she was attacked and later strangled. Police have arrested Rahul Meena, a former domestic…

23 Apr

High Voter Turnout Expected as Tamil Nadu Polls Begin with Robust Arrangements

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingTamil Nadu

Chennai (Rajeev Sharma): The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections got underway on Thursday morning, with polling beginning at 7 am under stringent security measures across the state. Early visuals showed enthusiastic voters arriving at polling centres, forming queues well before voting hours in several districts. The electoral battle features a strong contest between the incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its principal rival, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Adding a new dynamic to the race are emerging political players such as Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Seeman-led Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), both aiming to make significant…

23 Apr

Ceasefire Holds but Gulf Tensions Rise as Iran Targets Vessels in Hormuz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsHormuz, Iran

Washington/Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): The uneasy calm in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict has been shaken by fresh maritime incidents, even as the United States signaled that its ceasefire arrangement with Iran will continue without a fixed deadline. US President Donald Trump stated that the truce would remain in place for now, despite uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts. Planned talks in Islamabad have been delayed after Iran showed hesitation in rejoining negotiations, prompting Washington to pause Vice President JD Vance’s proposed visit. Meanwhile, reports from Iranian media indicate that the country’s Revolutionary Guard has carried out another attack in the Strait of Hormuz,…

23 Apr

Phase One of West Bengal Assembly Elections Underway Across 152 Constituencies

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingWest Bengal

Kolkata (Rajeev Sharma): Voting for the opening phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections began on Thursday morning, covering 152 constituencies across diverse regions of the state. The polling process commenced at 7 am with a steady turnout reported in several districts. From the northern hills of Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri to the plains of Murshidabad, Nadia, Birbhum, and Hooghly, voters were seen queuing outside polling booths from early hours, indicating strong participation. The first phase is being closely watched as it covers more than half of the total 294 seats and is expected to influence the momentum of the…

22 Apr

Kedarnath Temple Reopens, Marking Beginning of Char Dham Pilgrimage

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingChardham Yatra, Kedarnath Temple

Rajeev Sharma :- The portals of the Kedarnath Temple were ceremonially opened on Wednesday, signalling the commencement of the annual Char Dham Yatra and drawing devotees from across the country to one of the holiest shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed pilgrims on the occasion and extended his greetings, expressing hope for a safe and spiritually enriching journey for all visitors. The reopening ceremony was conducted with traditional rituals and Vedic chants, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. Earlier, the ceremonial procession carrying the deity’s palanquin from its winter seat at Omkareshwar Temple had already…

22 Apr

US-Iran ceasefire: Trump extends truce on Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir’s request as Hormuz blockade continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsBig news, Ceasefire, Iran, USA

Rajeev Sharma :- US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an extention of the ceasefire with Iran asserting that the truce would remain intact until Iranian leaders present a unified proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded. While conforming the development, Trump on his social media Truth Social said that the decision was taken ater a request from Pakistan to delay further military action and allow time for diplomacy. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we…

22 Apr

Driver Pleads Guilty in Deadly Quebec Crash, Admits to Gaming Behind the Wheel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingQuebec

Montreal (Rajeev Sharma): A fatal road accident in Canada has taken a serious turn after a Punjabi-origin truck driver admitted in court that he was distracted by a mobile game at the time of the crash that killed a woman and her son. The accused, Baljit Singh, entered a guilty plea in a Montreal-area court, acknowledging that his negligence led to the deadly collision on Highway 30 in Brossard, Quebec, in July 2022. According to details presented during the hearing, Singh was operating a large commercial truck when it slammed into a line of slow-moving vehicles in a construction zone.…

22 Apr

Donald Trump’s Social Media Remarks on Iran and Hormuz Add to Diplomatic Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsDonald Trump, Strait of Hormuz

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh remarks by US President Donald Trump on social media have intensified debate over the situation in West Asia, particularly concerning Iran’s position on the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz. In his post, Trump suggested that Iran prefers to keep the vital sea passage operational due to the significant economic benefits it generates daily. He claimed that Tehran’s public stance about shutting down the route is largely symbolic and aimed at maintaining its image amid the ongoing conflict. The US leader also indicated that he had received informal messages suggesting Iran’s willingness to reopen the strait quickly.…