Rajeev Sharma, Author at National Times

08 Oct

Bombay High Court Tells Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra to Deposit ₹60 Crore Before Considering Travel Plea

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaBest Deal TV Pvt Ltd, Bombay High Court, Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty, ₹60 crore fraud

Mumbai, October 8: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday said it will consider the plea of actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra seeking permission to travel abroad only after they deposit ₹60 crore, the amount allegedly involved in a cheating case filed against them.The couple has been accused of cheating Mumbai businessman Deepak Kothari of ₹60 crore through a loan-cum-investment deal related to their firm Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd. The Juhu Police registered the case on August 14, 2025.A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad stated that the court could not allow…

08 Oct

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Awarded to Scientists from Japan, Australia, and the U.S. for Groundbreaking Work on MOFs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChemistry, Nobel Prize 2025

Stockholm, October 8: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday announced that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be shared by Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University (Japan), Richard Robson of the University of Melbourne (Australia), and Omar M. Yaghi of the University of California (U.S.). Each of the three laureates will receive one-third of the prestigious award.The scientists have been honored for their pioneering advancements in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)—innovative materials composed of metals and organic compounds that contain microscopic pores. These structures have opened new possibilities in gas storage, carbon dioxide capture, and chemical catalysis, significantly influencing modern…

08 Oct

Heavy Snowfall Shuts Down Manali-Leh Route; Himachal Grapples with Cold Wave and Rain

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Manali

Himachal Pradesh (Rajeev Sharma): Persistent snowfall in the upper regions of Himachal Pradesh has led to the closure of the Manali-Leh highway, leaving many travellers stranded and disrupting movement toward Ladakh. The closure comes amid an intense cold spell gripping the region following fresh snowfall and widespread rainfall across several districts. According to local officials, the road was blocked near Darcha, a high-altitude location in Lahaul-Spiti, after heavy snow made it unsafe for vehicular travel. Gondhla reported the heaviest snowfall at 30 cm, followed by Keylong (15 cm), Hansa (5 cm), and Kukumseri (3.2 cm), making travel through the region…

08 Oct

Blast on Jaipur-Ajmer highway as truck carrying LPG cylinders explode with tanker, one dead

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBlast, Jaipur

National Times Bureau :- An LPG cylinders laden truck exploded and caught fire after a collision with a tanker on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Tuesday night, police said. The accident took place in the Maujmabad region, emanating a thick plume of smoke into the sky. According to police, a tanker rammed into the stationary LPG-laden truck from behind. The truck, which had reportedly stopped illegally outside a roadside hotel while the driver went for a meal and was trying to make a turn at a no-entry point, exploded upon impact. The collision triggered a massive fireball, followed by multiple blasts…

08 Oct

Federal Stalemate Drags On as U.S. Government Shutdown Reaches Second Week

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Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma): The ongoing federal government shutdown has stretched into its second week, with political tensions rising and no immediate breakthrough in sight. Key operations remain suspended, Capitol Hill visits have been cancelled, and House proceedings continue to be on hold as partisan divisions deepen. The impasse revolves largely around disputes over healthcare funding. While Democrats are pushing for the inclusion of insurance subsidy protections, Republicans — who maintain control of Congress — have stood their ground, refusing to approve any spending package that includes what they call "unconditional concessions." President Trump Signals Conflicting Messages President Donald Trump…

08 Oct

Vaishno Devi Yatra Restarts After Three-Day Weather Break

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingVaishno Devi

Jammu (Rajeev Sharma): The Vaishno Devi Yatra has resumed today following a three-day suspension due to inclement weather. The pilgrimage was temporarily halted as a precautionary measure, prompted by continuous rainfall, thunderstorms, and the threat of landslides in the Trikuta Hills, which posed a safety risk to the pilgrims. As weather conditions have improved, authorities have cleared the routes and put in place necessary safety protocols to ensure the safe passage of devotees. Shrine Board officials confirmed that the Yatra is back on track, with pilgrims once again being allowed to ascend toward the sacred Bhawan. Devotees, who had been…

07 Oct

2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for Quantum Breakthrough

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsJohn Clarke, Nobel Prize 2025, Physics, Quantized Energy Levels, Quantum Tunneling

Stockholm, October 7, 2025: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to American scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their pioneering work on quantum phenomena in electrical circuits, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Tuesday.The trio was recognised for their groundbreaking demonstration of large-scale quantum tunneling and quantized energy levels in electrical circuits — effects previously thought impossible in macroscopic systems.In classical physics, objects bounce off barriers, but in the quantum realm, particles can sometimes pass through obstacles, a phenomenon known as quantum tunneling. Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis successfully observed this effect in…

07 Oct

PM Modi Extends Birthday Greetings to Putin, Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen India-Russia Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Russia relations, Narendra Modi, Strategic Partnership, Vladimir Putin

New Delhi, October 7, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend warm greetings on his 73rd birthday and reaffirm the strong ties between the two nations.According to an official statement, both leaders reiterated their resolve to deepen the “India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership,” reviewing progress across key areas of bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi wished President Putin good health, happiness, and continued success in his endeavours.During the discussion, Modi expressed his anticipation of welcoming President Putin to India later this year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, scheduled…

07 Oct

PM Modi to Inaugurate Navi Mumbai Airport and Mumbai Metro 3 During Two-Day Visit; To Meet UK PM Keir Starmer

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaMumbai Metro 3, Narendra Modi, Navi Mumbai Airport

Mumbai, October 7, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Mumbai on Wednesday, during which he will inaugurate key infrastructure projects, including the first phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport and the final phase of the Mumbai Metro 3 corridor. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Tuesday.The visit will also see the launch of Mumbai One, a unified mobility app integrating 11 public transport systems across the metropolitan region. On Thursday, Modi will hold bilateral talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who will be in India on October 8–9…

07 Oct

Haryana Achieves 95% Reduction in Stubble Burning Cases, Sets National Benchmark for Clean Farming

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Crop Residue Management, Haryana Government, ICAR Report, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh, October 7, 2025: Haryana has achieved a remarkable 95% reduction in stubble burning incidents compared to last year, thanks to the state government’s strict enforcement measures, advanced monitoring systems, and continuous efforts to promote alternative crop residue management among farmers.According to a report by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), only seven active fire incidents related to paddy residue burning were recorded across the state till October 6, 2025, compared to 150 incidents during the 2024–25 season.The information was shared during a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who commended the achievement as a result…