Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

27 Oct

CM Dhami Launches ‘MP Sports Festival’ to Unearth Talent from Uttarakhand’s Villages

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Dehradun, October 27, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the MP Sports Festival at Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya in Tapovan, Dehradun, on Monday, marking a major step toward identifying and nurturing sporting talent from the remotest corners of the state.The event, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to make India a global sports powerhouse, aims to bring hidden rural talent into the national spotlight. The festival will be conducted in three phases across Uttarakhand, built around the central theme — “Fit India – Sports India – Strong India.”Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Dhami reaffirmed the state’s dedication…

27 Oct

India’s Pratika Rawal ruled out of Women’s World Cup 2025, Shafali Verma named replacement

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Navi Mumbai, 27 October 2025 — India suffered a major setback today ahead of the semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 when opening batter Pratika Rawal has been officially ruled out of the tournament because of a severe ankle injury. The injury occurred during the group stage match against Bangladesh at the Dr DY Patil Stadium. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that Shafali Verma will replace her in India’s squad for the remainder of the competition. Rawal, aged 25, had been one of India’s standout performers in this edition of the tournament, amassing 308 runs in…

27 Oct

Cyclone ‘Montha’ Intensifies; Andhra and Tamil Nadu on High Alert

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Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: Cyclone Montha has begun to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal, triggering heavy rain and strong winds across coastal Andhra Pradesh and parts of northern Tamil Nadu. The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) confirmed that the cyclone is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on the evening or night of October 28.APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain said the cyclone, moving at 18 km per hour, was located about 560 km off Visakhapatnam by Monday evening. “Coastal districts are witnessing rainfall accompanied by gales. The system will intensify further as…

27 Oct

Supreme Court Issues Notices to States, UTs Over Rising ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories over the alarming rise in digital arrest scams, directing them to submit detailed reports on all pending investigations related to such cases.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked states to provide comprehensive data on ongoing cyber fraud cases and scheduled the next hearing for November 3. The court also discussed the possibility of transferring the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure a uniform and coordinated national investigation.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed…

27 Oct

ECI Launches Second Phase of Special Intensive Revision to Ensure Accurate Voter Lists Nationwide

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday launched the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a massive national initiative aimed at ensuring clean, transparent, and accurate voter lists across the country.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar announced that the first phase of the SIR had been successfully completed in Bihar, where voter lists covering nearly 7.42 crore electors were reviewed. The same model will now be replicated across 12 states and union territories in the second phase.The exercise will cover around 51…

27 Oct

Prime Minister Mark Carney to Meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at APEC Summit in South Korea

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KUALA LUMPUR ( National Times): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in South Korea.This meeting marks the first direct engagement between Canadian and Chinese leaders in several years, signaling a possible thaw in bilateral relations that have been tense amid ongoing trade and diplomatic disputes.Relations between the two nations have soured in recent years after China imposed damaging tariffs on Canadian canola, seafood, and other agricultural products, retaliating against Canada’s tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries.Premiers and business leaders…

27 Oct

Indian-origin woman sexually assaulted in UK over racial identity, police release suspect’s cctv

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ਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਟਾਈਮਜ਼ ਬਿਊਰੋ :- A 20-year-old woman of Indian origin was sexually assaulted in the United Kingdon's (UK) West Midlands over alleged racial identity, according to the West Midlands Police. This was an absolutely appalling attack on a young woman, and we are doing absolutely everything we can to arrest the person responsible,” senior police officer Ronan Tyrer, who is overseeing the investigation, said on Sunday. “We have teams of officers recovering evidence and building a profile of the attacker so that he can be brought into custody as soon as possible. While we are following multiple lines of enquiry…

27 Oct

Acid attack on Delhi University student near Laxmibai College, accused at large

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National Times Bureau :- A 20-year-old Delhi University student sustained acid burns after being attacked near Lakshmibai College in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar area on Sunday morning. According to the police, the accused, her stalker identified as Jitender allegedly threw acid at her before fleeing the scene. The injured woman, resident of Mukundpur was immediately rushed to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment. The hospital authorities then informed the police about the incident. The victim, a second-year non-college student, told police she had gone to Lakshmibai College for an extra class when the incident occurred around…

27 Oct

Justice Surya Kant Set to Become Next Chief Justice of India After CJI Gavai’s Recommendation

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has recommended Justice Surya Kant to be appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) following his retirement on November 23. The recommendation was sent to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, marking the beginning of the formal process for the top judicial appointment. Justice Surya Kant, currently serving as a senior judge of the Supreme Court, is next in line as per the convention of seniority. If appointed, he will assume office later next month and serve until February 9, 2027, giving him a tenure of around…

27 Oct

Jaishankar and Rubio Meet in Kuala Lumpur Amid Efforts to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

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Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in crucial talks on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing issues arising from recent trade tensions between the two countries. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ongoing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, where world leaders are gathering to discuss regional and global matters. Jaishankar shared his thoughts on the meeting via a social media post, expressing satisfaction with the talks. “It was a pleasure to meet with Foreign Minister Rubio this morning…