Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

23 Oct

Tejashwi Yadav Named INDIA Bloc’s Chief Ministerial Candidate for Bihar Elections

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Patna, October 23, 2025 — The opposition INDIA bloc on Thursday officially declared Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav as its Chief Ministerial face for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. The announcement came during a joint press conference held in Patna, attended by senior leaders from alliance partners including Congress veteran Ashok Gehlot.Gehlot stated that the decision was taken unanimously after detailed consultations among the coalition members. He described Yadav as the "leader of a new generation" and said his leadership symbolizes the hopes of Bihar’s youth. “The alliance stands united behind Tejashwi Yadav, who has shown both political…

23 Oct

Kedarnath Temple Closes for Winter, Idol Shifted to Ukhimath for Six Months of Worship

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Rudraprayag (Rajeev Sharma): The portals of the Kedarnath shrine, nestled high in the Garhwal Himalayas, were ceremonially closed to devotees on Thursday morning, marking the end of the annual pilgrimage season. The sacred ritual took place amid Vedic chants and devotional music as the temperature in the region began to dip sharply. According to officials of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC), the temple doors were shut at 8:30 a.m., following an elaborate worship ceremony performed by the temple priests. The event drew a gathering of pilgrims and seers, who braved the cold to witness the emotional moment when Lord Kedarnath’s…

23 Oct

Virat Kohli’s Adelaide Chapter Closes on a Sour Note as Star Batter Departs for Another Duck

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Adelaide (Rajeev Sharma): The crowd at Adelaide Oval, known for its affection toward Virat Kohli, was left stunned on Thursday as the Indian stalwart walked back to the pavilion without scoring. For the second time in a row this series, Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck, marking a difficult outing in what could be his final appearance at one of his most cherished venues. Kohli’s dismissal came in the second ODI against Australia, when pacer Xavier Bartlett delivered a sharp inswinger that struck him plumb in front. Having faced just four deliveries, Kohli appeared dejected as the umpire raised…

23 Oct

PM Modi to Join 47th ASEAN Summit Virtually; Holds Talks with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

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New Delhi / Kuala Lumpur (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the forthcoming 47th ASEAN Summit virtually, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed on Thursday. The high-profile gathering is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur later this month. In a statement shared on social media platform X, Anwar Ibrahim revealed that he had a conversation with a senior official from Prime Minister Modi’s office to discuss ways to elevate Malaysia–India relations. The talks reportedly focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, technology, education, and regional security. “Last night, I received a phone call from a colleague of Prime…

22 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Prays at Official Cowshed, Announces Major Cow Welfare Initiatives on Govardhan Puja

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Dehradun, October 22, 2025: On the occasion of Govardhan Puja, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami offered prayers to Gau Mata at the cowshed within his official residence, extending wishes of prosperity, harmony, and well-being to the people of the state. He highlighted the festival’s deep cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance.The Chief Minister emphasized that in Sanatan Dharma, the cow is both sacred and central to the agrarian economy. “Gau Mata represents both faith and livelihood. Serving and protecting cows strengthens our culture and supports lakhs of families dependent on cattle rearing,” he said.As part of his pro-cattle welfare initiatives,…

22 Oct

Ladakh Leaders Hold First Post-Clashes Talks with Centre, Demand Release of Arrested Activists

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New Delhi, October 22, 2025: In the first sign of dialogue after the violent pro-statehood protests in Ladakh, representatives of Leh and Kargil met Home Ministry officials on Wednesday for sub-committee level discussions. The meeting comes after four people were killed and several injured in police firing during the September 24 protests.The Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) urged the Centre to immediately release all arrested leaders, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuck, a prominent face of the agitation. They also demanded adequate compensation for the families of those killed in the police action.Talks between Ladakh representatives and…

22 Oct

Putin Oversees Massive Nuclear Drill as Ukraine War Drags On

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Moscow, October 22, 2025: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday personally supervised large-scale exercises of the country’s nuclear forces that tested capabilities across land, sea and air, Kremlin media reported, in a show of strategic readiness as the war in Ukraine continues.The Kremlin said the drill evaluated “the preparedness of the military command and the practical skills of operational personnel in organising control of subordinate forces” and that “all tasks were successfully completed.” State media footage and official statements said the exercise included the launch of a land-based Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from a cosmodrome, a Sineva ballistic missile fired…

22 Oct

NASA Study Warns Earth’s Oxygen-Rich Atmosphere May Vanish, Read More

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National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma): Earth’s breathable, oxygen-rich air the foundation of complex life may not be as permanent as it seems. A recent NASA-backed study published in Nature Geoscience warns that our planet’s oxygenated atmosphere is merely a temporary phase in Earth’s long evolutionary journey. Using advanced computer models, researchers have estimated when this phase might end and what could trigger its collapse.According to the study by Kazumi Ozaki and Christopher T. Reinhard, Earth’s oxygen levels will remain above 1% of current levels for only about 1.08 ± 0.14 billion years. After that, scientists predict a rapid decline in…

22 Oct

UK-Based Hindi-Urdu Scholar Francesca Orsini Denied Entry Into India Despite Valid Visa

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National Times Bureau :- Francesca Orsini, a renowned historian and professor emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, was reportedly denied entry into India on Monday evening despite holding a valid tourist visa. The development has drawn concern among academic and literary circles. According to her colleagues and publisher, Orsini arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport from China via Hong Kong but was stopped by immigration authorities and not allowed to enter the country. Her phone remained switched off, but she reportedly confirmed to a digital news outlet from the airport that she…

22 Oct

Driver Kills Employer’s 5-Year-Old Son Over Alleged Humiliation

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National Times Bureau :- In a shocking case of revenge, a five-year-old boy was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a driver employed in his father’s transport business in Delhi’s Narela area on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Nitu, allegedly killed the child using bricks and a knife after being reprimanded by his employer a day earlier, the police said. According to officials, the child’s body was recovered from Nitu’s rented accommodation. The accused is currently absconding, and several police teams have been deployed to trace him. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Hareshwar Swami said a call reporting the child’s…