Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

09 Nov

Mohan Bhagwat Defends RSS’s Legal Standing, Says “Even Hindu Dharma Isn’t Registered”

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Bengaluru, November 9, 2025 — Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended the organisation’s legal status, asserting that it remains a lawful body even without formal registration. He compared the situation to Hindu Dharma, saying, “Even Hindu Dharma isn’t registered, yet it exists and functions.”Addressing criticism from opposition leaders questioning why the RSS is not registered under any act, Bhagwat explained that the Sangh operates as a “body of individuals,” a category recognised by Indian law. He noted that the organisation, established in 1925 during British rule, was never required to register with the colonial administration.“Some ask why…

09 Nov

Fossil Resembling Triceratops Horn Found in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur District

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Saharanpur, November 9, 2025: A rare fossil resembling the horn of a Triceratops dinosaur has been discovered along the Sahansara River in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district, sparking excitement among paleontologists and geologists.The discovery was made by Mohammad Umar Saif, founder of the Natural History and Conservation Centre. According to Saif, the fossil’s size and shape closely match the nasal horn of a Triceratops, although scientific verification is still awaited. “While we cannot confirm it with complete certainty yet, the morphology strongly resembles Triceratops remains seen in other parts of the world,” he said.Experts believe the fossil, now turned into sandstone…

09 Nov

Gujarat ATS Foils Suspected Terror Plot, Arrests Three Including Doctor Over Ricin Poison Link

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Ahmedabad, November 9 — The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three people, including a doctor, for allegedly plotting a terror attack involving the deadly poison ricin, reportedly under the guidance of a handler based in Pakistan. Officials said the suspects were planning to carry out a large-scale attack using the highly toxic substance, which can cause death even in minute quantities.According to ATS sources, the accused were in contact with a foreign handler through encrypted communication platforms. Investigators recovered a suspicious liquid substance, laboratory equipment, and digital devices from their possession. The material has been sent for forensic testing…

09 Nov

Alberta Government Solicits Public Feedback on Proposal to Increase Highway Speed Limits to 120 km/h

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Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is contemplating a speed limit increase on select rural divided highways from 110 km/h to 120 km/h, aligning them with modern road design standards. Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen has announced an online survey, open until December 12, 2025, inviting Albertans to provide input on which highways should be affected and whether large commercial trucks should be restricted from using the left lane on highways with three or more lanes. “The objective is to enable Albertans to drive at speeds that align with the design of our highways, while maintaining safety and…

09 Nov

Meghalaya’s Akash Kumar Choudhary Blasts Fastest Ever First-Class Fifty, Hits Eight Consecutive Sixes

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Surat, November 9, 2025 — In an extraordinary display of power-hitting, Akash Kumar Choudhary of Meghalaya cricket team smashed a half-century in just 11 balls during a Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Arunachal Pradesh cricket team, setting a new world record for the fastest fifty in first-class cricket. He also became the first cricketer to hit eight consecutive sixes in the format. Coming in at number 8, Choudhary launched his assault after a dot and two singles. He then cleared the rope eight times in a row six sixes off one over bowled by Limar Dabi and two more…

09 Nov

Canada: Three Punjabis deported on charges of extortion, probe against 78 others underway

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Rajeev Sharma :- Canada has deported three Punjabis on charges of extortion cases and probe against 78 others is underway for their role in extortion calls and cases. Though identity of those deported has not been disclosed. Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Nina Krieger has confirmed that authorities have also launched immigration investigations into 78 foreign nationals. He said that those who are involved in extortion and terrorize our communities will be pursued, arrested and charged. He further said that if individuals come into this country with the purpose of perpetrating violent extortion, they will be removed from Canada…

09 Nov

Two gangsters on India’s most wanted list arrested in Georgia, US; to be deported soon

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, Indian security agencies arrested two of India's most wanted gangsters, who have been operating abroad. Security agency officials, including those from the Haryana Police, arrested Venkatesh Garg in Georgia, while Bhanu Rana was arrested in the United States. Rana is linked to the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Both Garg and Rana are expected to be deported to India soon. At present, more than two dozen notorious Indian gangsters are operating from abroad, recruiting new members and managing criminal networks. Venkatesh Garg Linked To BSP Leader’s Murder The crackdown on Garg and Rana…

09 Nov

Rahul Gandhi Alleges ‘Vote Theft’ in Multiple States, Says SIR Aims to Legitimize Manipulation

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Pachmarhi (Madhya Pradesh) (Rajeev Sharma): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission (EC) of engineering large-scale “vote theft” across several states, claiming that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was being used to conceal and formalize such irregularities. Gandhi made the remarks while addressing journalists in Pachmarhi, where he was attending a district-level training camp for Congress leaders. Describing the revision exercise as a “mechanism to hide electoral fraud,” Gandhi alleged, “The SIR is not about cleaning voter rolls — it’s…

09 Nov

Flight Chaos Deepens as Over 1,000 U.S. Flights Cancelled Again Amid Government Shutdown

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): America’s skies saw more turmoil on Saturday as airlines cancelled another wave of flights — more than a thousand for the second straight day — due to the ongoing federal government shutdown that has forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to scale back operations. The FAA’s staffing constraints have prompted a nationwide order to trim air traffic, initially cutting 4% of flights at 40 major airports, with deeper reductions expected in the coming week. By Friday, the agency plans to ground as much as 10% of scheduled flights if the shutdown continues, a move that experts say…

09 Nov

Toxic Haze Returns: Delhi’s Air Quality Plunges to ‘Severe’ as Pollution Levels Soar

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s skyline disappeared once again behind a blanket of smog on Sunday morning as air quality across the capital deteriorated sharply, reaching the ‘severe’ category for the first time this month. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 391 at 7 a.m., with several parts of the capital registering levels beyond 400 — an indication of dangerously high pollution. The city’s outer and industrial areas were hit the hardest. Bawana topped the pollution chart with an AQI of 436, followed closely by Patparganj (425), RK…