Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

11 Oct

Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports, Citing Rare Earth Export Curbs

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods imported from China, in response to Beijing’s tightening of rare earth exports critical to U.S. industries. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump declared that the new tariffs would take effect by November 1, 2025, or possibly sooner if China makes additional moves that the U.S. deems hostile to its economic interests. The proposed measure would come on top of current trade duties already in place from his previous administration. “This will be in addition to the tariffs…

10 Oct

Fortis Escorts Hospital Issues Official Statement Following Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman’s Death

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Amritsar (Punjab), October 10, 2025: Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar, has issued an official statement following the sudden death of celebrated bodybuilder and actor Varinder Singh Ghuman, who passed away during a shoulder surgery on Thursday.According to the hospital, Ghuman visited the OPD on October 6, 2025, complaining of pain and restricted movement in his right shoulder. After clinical evaluation, doctors recommended arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis. The hospital confirmed that Ghuman had no known comorbidities prior to the procedure.The surgery began under general anaesthesia on October 9, 2025, and was reportedly completed around 3 PM without complications. However,…

10 Oct

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Policy on Corruption and Exam Malpractices

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Dehradun, October 10, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reiterated that his government is committed to a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption and irregularities, emphasizing transparency and accountability at all administrative levels.According to a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), any official found engaging in irregularities will face the strictest action, regardless of rank or position. This comes as the government accelerates proceedings in a land purchase irregularities case in Gram Sarai, Haridwar. Departmental action has been initiated against three officers: former District Magistrate Karmendra Singh, former Municipal Commissioner Varun Chaudhary, and then Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ajayveer…

10 Oct

Sachin Tendulkar Launches ‘TEN x YOU’ to Inspire India Towards a Fitter, Sports-Driven Future

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Mumbai, October 10, 2025: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has officially launched his sportswear and athleisure brand, TEN x YOU, under SRT10 Athleisure Pvt. Ltd., with the goal of promoting fitness and nurturing a culture of sports participation across India. The initiative aims to inspire children and youth to embrace physical activity and transform India from a sports-loving nation into a sports-playing one.Co-founded by Tendulkar, Karthik Gurumurthy, and Karan Arora, TEN x YOU combines global design standards with insights drawn from Tendulkar’s 24 years of experience in professional cricket. The brand focuses on comfort, performance, and innovation, offering products tailored to…

10 Oct

Who Is Maria Corina Machado — The Venezuelan Activist Who Won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Over Donald Trump?

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Oslo, October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been named the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her unwavering fight to defend democratic rights and her persistent efforts toward a peaceful transition from authoritarian rule to democracy in Venezuela, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday.The announcement came in a year when former U.S. President Donald Trump had once again drawn attention for his public comments about deserving the Peace Prize. Despite multiple nominations in recent years, the award did not go to him, as the committee instead recognized Machado for her enduring democratic struggle…

10 Oct

Maria Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for Her Fight to Restore Democracy in Venezuela

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Oslo [Norway], October 10, 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her relentless struggle to promote democratic rights and achieve a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela.The Norwegian Nobel Committee hailed Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace”, recognising her courage in defending democracy under repressive conditions. “The Prize has gone to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” the Committee said in its announcement.Emphasising that democracy is a vital condition for lasting peace, the Committee warned that authoritarianism is on…

10 Oct

Jaishankar confirms full-fledged Indian Embassy in Kabul; deepens ties with Afghanistan

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to enhance India-Afghanistan relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced that India will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy. The announcement came during Jaishankar’s meeting with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce the upgrading of India’s technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy. India remains fully committed to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence,” EAM Jaishankar stated. This marks a major step in India’s neighbourhood diplomacy, coming four years after India closed its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan following the…

10 Oct

US Embassy clarifies: No new air-to-air missiles being supplied to Pakistan

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National Times Bureau :- The United States Embassy on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Washington plans to supply new Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Pakistan. The clarification comes amid recent claims that the US was considering such a delivery following improved diplomatic engagements between the two nations. Earlier reports had indicated that Pakistan was among 35 countries listed to receive AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles under a new contract approved by the US Department of War (DoW)—earlier known as the Department of Defense. The reports also stated that the multi-billion-dollar deal involved the Raytheon Company, based in Tucson, Arizona, with a…

10 Oct

Man Found Stabbed to Death Near Khajuri Chowk in Northeast Delhi

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A man was found brutally stabbed to death late Thursday night near Khajuri Chowk in northeast Delhi, sparking panic in the area and prompting a police investigation. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Gajender, lived in Dayalpur and worked as a barber in the locality, officials said. His body was discovered in the Khadar area, not far from Khajuri Chowk, with multiple stab wounds. Police said they received a call regarding the incident at around 11:27 p.m., after which officers from the New Usmanpur police station were sent to the scene. "Upon reaching the spot, our team…

10 Oct

US Plans Sweeping Reforms to H-1B Visa Program, Proposes Steep Filing Fee Hike

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Washington (Rajeev Sharma): In a move set to reshape the landscape for foreign professionals in the United States, the Biden administration—continuing some policies from the Trump era—is advancing plans to tighten regulations around the H-1B visa system. Among the most striking proposals is the introduction of a $100,000 mandatory filing fee for each H-1B petition, a significant jump from current costs and a potential deterrent for many employers. The proposal, listed in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) regulatory agenda, falls under a broader initiative titled “Reforming the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” The rule, expected to be made…